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Fortunately the iOS 11 update gives you more control over the layout of the Control Center, and one of the things that you can do is remove the flashlight. Our tutorial below will show you how to take it off of your iPhone’s Control Center, which is a method that you can also use to remove some other unwanted elements from there as well. If you have a newer version of iOS on your iPhone, then check out our tutorial on how to turn on flashlight on iPhone SE if you would like to be able to use this utility....

But some websites aren’t able to work the same way on an iPhone because of the smaller screen, which can make it difficult for a user to perform a task that they need to accomplish. For example, I was recently trying to edit a document in Word online without using the app version and found that I wasn’t able to while Safari had the site in the mobile display mode....

So if you have modified any of the location and privacy settings on your iPhone and are not getting the desired interaction between your location and an app, then you may choose to simply reset your privacy and location settings on your iPhone 5. This is an option that is available to you, and our guide below will show you how to do it. Restore Default Location and Privacy Settings on the iPhone 5 These steps are for iOS 7, and were performed on an iPhone 5....

The controls for rewinding and fast-forwarding a movie in the Videos app on the iPad can be found by touching the screen, which will display all of the different menus and controls that are available for the movie. Continue below to learn how to rewind a movie on your iPad. Rewind a Movie in the Videos App on Your iPad The directions below were performed on an iPad 2 in iOS 7....

Rather than trying to describe what you found, our how to send a link in a text message iPhone guide can show you a simple way to share a link to the Web page via text message. The recipient of the message will then be able to simply tap on the link and visit the page that you sent. How to Text Message a Web Page Link on the iPhone Our how to send a link in a text message iPhone tutorial continues below, including pictures of these steps....

Change the Default Font in Word 2010 The steps in the tutorial below are going to change the default font for every future document that you create in Word 2010. Old documents that you previously created, or which were created by someone else, will use still use the font with which they were created. With that in mind, follow the steps below to set up your default Word 2010 font....

But the iCloud Drive app is not turned on by default, so you will need to navigate to the setting in order to gain access to your iCloud Drive files on your device. Our tutorial below will show you where this setting resides so that you can enable the iCloud Drive app and start managing your files. Display the iCloud Drive Icon on Your Home Screen in iOS 9 The steps in this article were written using an iPhone 6 Plus, in iOS 9....

Outlook.com, like many other email applications, has a setting called Conversation View that will group all of these messages together in an effort to make that conversation easier to follow. But if you don’t like the way that this feature works, it is something that you can disable. Continue reading below and learn how to stop grouping messages by conversation in Outlook. How to Turn Off Conversation View in Outlook....

This is behavior that you can change, however, by electing not to download remote images in the email app on your iPhone. This can both reduce cellular data usage and improve the speed of loading emails on your device. You can follow our steps below to learn how to change this setting. Reduce Email Data Usage on the iPhone By Not Loading Remote Images The steps in this article were performed on an iPhone 6 Plus, in iOS 8....

Disable iPad 2 Auto Correction If you are typing a lot of normal words and find that the auto correction is helping your typing, then it can be a welcome addition. But if you are typing a lot of abbreviated words, or if you type in the Messages app and are less concerned about proper spelling, then auto correction can be a bit of a hassle. So follow the steps below to stop your iPad from automatically correcting misspelled words....

Your iPhone will use cellular data whenever you are not connected to a Wi-Fi network, and any data used while connected to a cellular network will count against the monthly data allotment specified by your data plan. If Safari is causing you to use too much data each month, then our guide below will show you how to stop the app from using any cellular data. Restrict Safari Browser to Wi-Fi on an iPhone These steps were performed on an iPhone 6 Plus, in iOS 8....

Fortunately Do Not Disturb mode can be turned off as easily as it was turned on. Learn how to shut off Do Not Disturb mode on your iPhone with the guide below. Turning Off “Do Not Disturb” in iOS 9 on an iPhone The steps in this article were performed on an iPhone 6 Plus, in iOS 9.2. These same steps will work for other iPhone models running iOS 7 or higher as well....

Enable Roaming Data on the iPhone 5 Once again, it is important to point out that data roaming can get very expensive. So if you plan to use this feature on your phone, it is a good idea to check with your provider to get an idea of the expense that you should expect to incur. Step 1: Tap the Settings icon on your phone. Step 2: Select the General option....

Streaming video service like Netflix, Hulu, and Disney Plus allow you to easily watch content from a huge library using an app on your iPhone. This level of convenience provides an easy way to keep yourself entertained. But streaming video can use a lot of data when you do it over a cellular connection, and you may be concerned that you will go over your data cap and potentially pay some overage charges....

This means that you can use things like Google Maps and Google Docs once you have signed into something else, like Gmail. Our tutorial provides options for how to complete a Google Drive sign in from some different locations. How to Sign Into Google Drive Our guide continues below with additional information and options for a Google Drive Sign In, including pictures of these steps. When you create a Google Account, such as when you sign up for Gmail, you gain access to a number of different features and applications....

The iPhone received a default flashlight with the iOS 7 operating system and, once you know that it is there, can be a really helpful thing to use in situations where you need a little extra light. You can make the flashlight even more useful by changing your iPhone settings so that you can access the flashlight without even needing to unlock the device. Our guide below will show you how to set up the Control Center to be used from the lock screen....

If you find that your battery is draining too quickly, then Low Power mode can be beneficial. If you need some of the features that are affected by Low Power mode, however, then having a portable charger can often provide you with the little extra battery boost that you need to get through the day. Find More Details About Battery Usage on Your iPhone The steps in this article were written using an iPhone 6 Plus, in iOS 9....

The new font is called San Francisco, and it replaces the previous default font of Helvetica Neue. if you also have an Apple Watch then the font may feel familiar, as it is used on that device as well. You can see a comparison of the two fonts on the Settings screens below. If you have already updated to iOS 9, then the font that you are seeing on your iPhone is the new San Francisco font....

Access Printed Laserjet CP1215 Documents Trying to recreate a document or relocate a document that you have already printed can be difficult if it originated from an unusual place. This situation can be even worse if the document that was printed is not something that can easily be recreated. While this will occasionally occur to most people, there are other people that need to have the option of being able to reprint anything that they have sent to their printer....

One of the more common dilemmas when choosing between Roku models is for the less expensive models, such as the Roku LT and the Roku 1. The Roku LT has been available for longer than the Roku 1, and has proven itself as an affordable, reliable solution for streaming videos to your television. The Roku 1 is much newer and costs a little more, but offers a lot of important features that the Roku LT does not....