Ben PattersonSenior Writer, PCWorld
Ben has been writing about technology and consumer electronics for more than 20 years. A PCWorld contributor since 2014, Ben joined TechHive in 2019, where he covers smart speakers, soundbars, and other smart and home-theater devices.
5 quick ways to recover storage space on an overstuffed iPhone or iPad
You'd be surprised at how quickly your iPhone or iPad can chew through storage, particularly the tiny 16GB model. If you're feeling jammed, try these easy ways to find a few gigs of breathing room.
7 ways to keep your dying Android phone or iPhone alive
So there you are, running from meeting to meeting on a particularly busy day when you suddenly notice your iPhone or Android phone’s battery gauge is deep in the red. These tips will help staunch the bleeding.
10 tips for getting started with iMovie for iOS
Splice together your iPhone & iPad videos with slick-looking transitions, add titles, lay down custom soundtracks, and more.
9 gotta-know Instagram tips for newbies
Set your account to private, block random followers, see all your "liked" photos, get alerts when your favorite Instagrammers post new photos, and more.
11 gotta-know iOS camera tricks for beginners
Take a tour of iOS's best camera features, from photo filters and burst mode to panoramic images and slow-motion video.
Switching from Mail to Airmail on iOS: 7 tips to get started
Learn how to customize Airmail's sidebar, choose your own swipe actions, "snooze" messages, and more.
4 ways to take charge of iOS's Background App Refresh feature
Too many apps refreshing themselves in the background can put a dent in your iPhone or iPad battery life. Keep an eye on which apps are doing the refreshing, and when.
4 smarter ways to search on your iPhone or iPad
If you're hunting for a specific mail message or looking for a name in a lengthy web page, skip Spotlight and try a specialized iOS search tool instead.
Where you at? 5 location tricks for iPhone and iPad
Share your location to a friend, let loved ones know when you're on the move, get a reminder when you arrive at a specific place, geotag Calendar events, and more.
Get to know Up Next in the Music app for iOS
Remember when you just pressed Play on your iPhone or iPad to start listening to music? Now, you have a trio of playback options: Find out what happens when you tap Play Next, Add to Up Next, and more.
6 only-for-iPad gestures you need to know
Nope, you can't pinch your iPhone's display to get to the home screen, nor can you swipe directly through your open apps—but you can if you're an iPad user. Read on for six gotta-know, only-for-iPad gestures.
7 truly annoying iOS features, and how to make them stop
Nope, you're not the only one who's ever barked "stop it!" to your iPhone or iPad because it was being, well, a little too helpful. Luckily, you can tweak or turn off many of iOS's most nagging and intrusive features.
7 ways to curb your iPhone's cellular data use
How to put a lid on your iPhone's cellular data use—and avoid nasty surprises on your monthly wireless bill.
10 gotta-know calendar tips for iOS
Confused by Apple's sparse, ultra-simplified Calendar app for iOS? Read on for ten tips that'll help you get your bearings with the revamped iOS Calendar, as well as a few advanced pointers on setting default alert times, dealing with time-zone changes, adding a non-iCloud calendar, and more.
Make the most of Mail for iOS with these 8 powerful tips
Learn how to see more of your messages from Mail's inbox view, zip directly to your draft messages, manage mail recipients with your fingertip, get special alerts whenever (say) your boss sends you a mission-critical email, and more.