How to Share a Contact on iPhone or Android
Learn how to safely share a saved contact from an iPhone or Android phone using Messages, email, AirDrop, Quick Share, or another app.
Articles
Plain-English Tech Guides
Browse the latest Savvy Silver Tech guides for phones, computers, online safety, and everyday technology questions.
How to Set Up Medication Reminders in the iPhone Health App
Add a medicine, choose its schedule, turn on follow-up alerts, and log each dose using the Health app already on your iPhone.
Using AI for Research Without Being Misled
How to verify AI answers, inspect sources, and recognize facts that may be wrong or out of date.
How to Save and Find Your Parked Car with Google Maps
Before you walk away from your car, save its location in Google Maps. A few taps can guide you back later—and you can add a note or share the spot with someone you trust.
Photos, Social Media, and Other People’s Privacy
What to ask before posting, tagging, or sharing someone else’s photographs and personal news.
Pixel Phones Can Warn You About Scam Messages Before You Open Them
Google's September Pixel update adds more visible scam warnings and makes trusted contacts easier to reach. Here's what the new tools do—and what they cannot do.
Better AI Prompts for Everyday Tasks
A four-part formula for giving AI clearer instructions and getting more useful answers.
Keep Your Devices Updated: A Simple Guide to Automatic Updates
Updates help protect your devices and fix everyday problems. Follow these simple steps to turn on automatic system and app updates for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Windows.
PAUSE Before You Act: The Warning Signs of a Scam
Scams change, but their warning signs are often the same. Learn the five PAUSE signs that tell you to stop and verify before you act.
Scam Alert: Fake Court or Jury-Duty Calls
Scammers are impersonating law enforcement and claiming that someone missed court or jury duty. Learn the warning signs and how to stay safe.
How to Put a Trusted Website on Your Phone’s Home Screen
Put your pharmacy, patient portal, bank, or another trusted website on your phone’s Home Screen so you can open the right page without searching for it each time.
Before You Panic, Try Restarting the Device
A safe restart can solve many everyday phone and computer glitches. Here’s how to do it without confusing restart with reset.