# Tech Help for Mom & Dad

> Simple, crystal-clear technology guides and direct answers written in plain, patient language for parents, grandparents, and older adults. Step-by-step instructions tested on real screens.

## About
- **Website**: https://www.techhelpguide.com
- **Target Audience**: Parents, grandparents, older adults, and adult children troubleshooting everyday consumer technology.
- **Tone & Style**: Direct, jargon-free, step-by-step instructions with visual cues, "before you start" prerequisites, and troubleshooting for when things don't look as expected.
- **Full Text Export**: https://www.techhelpguide.com/llms-full.txt
- **Open API Endpoint**: https://www.techhelpguide.com/api/articles

## Guides & Direct Answers

### [How to Make Text Larger on iPhone](https://www.techhelpguide.com/guide/how-to-make-text-larger-iphone)
- **Platform**: iPhone (iOS)
- **Category**: Vision & Display
- **Direct Answer**: Open Settings > Display & Brightness > Text Size, then drag the slider at the bottom to the right. For even larger text, go to Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size > Larger Text and switch it ON.

### [How to Make Text Larger on Android](https://www.techhelpguide.com/guide/how-to-make-text-larger-android)
- **Platform**: Android (Samsung, Pixel, Motorola)
- **Category**: Vision & Display
- **Direct Answer**: Open Settings > Display > Font size and style (or Display size and text on Pixel), then drag the Font Size slider to the right.

### [How to Block Spam Calls on iPhone](https://www.techhelpguide.com/guide/how-to-block-spam-calls-iphone)
- **Platform**: iPhone (iOS)
- **Category**: Security & Privacy
- **Direct Answer**: Open Settings > Phone > Silence Unknown Callers, and turn the switch ON. Calls from numbers not in your contacts will be sent straight to voicemail without ringing.

### [How to Block Spam Calls on Android](https://www.techhelpguide.com/guide/how-to-block-spam-calls-android)
- **Platform**: Android (Samsung, Pixel)
- **Category**: Security & Privacy
- **Direct Answer**: Open the Phone app, tap the three dots in the top right corner, select Settings > Caller ID & spam protection (or Spam and Call Screen), and turn the switch ON.

### [How to Add a Contact on iPhone](https://www.techhelpguide.com/guide/how-to-add-contact-iphone)
- **Platform**: iPhone (iOS)
- **Category**: Calling & Contacts
- **Direct Answer**: Open the Contacts app (or Phone app > Contacts tab), tap the plus sign (+) in the top right corner, type the person's First and Last name, tap "add phone", enter their number, then tap "Done" in the top right.

### [How to Add a Contact on Android](https://www.techhelpguide.com/guide/how-to-add-contact-android)
- **Platform**: Android (Samsung, Pixel)
- **Category**: Calling & Contacts
- **Direct Answer**: Open the Contacts app, tap the plus sign (+) in the bottom right (or top right), enter the person's name and phone number, then tap "Save".

### [How to Share Photos in Text Messages on iPhone](https://www.techhelpguide.com/guide/how-to-send-photos-messages-iphone)
- **Platform**: iPhone (iOS)
- **Category**: Photos & Sharing
- **Direct Answer**: In Messages, open the conversation, tap the plus icon (+) next to the text box, tap "Photos", tap the picture you want to send, then tap the blue up-arrow button.

### [How to Share Photos in Messages on Android](https://www.techhelpguide.com/guide/how-to-send-photos-messages-android)
- **Platform**: Android (Samsung, Pixel)
- **Category**: Photos & Sharing
- **Direct Answer**: In Google Messages or Samsung Messages, open the conversation, tap the photo/gallery icon next to the text box, select your picture, and tap the Send arrow.

### [How to Spot Suspicious Text Messages & Smishing](https://www.techhelpguide.com/guide/how-to-spot-scam-text-messages)
- **Platform**: Cross-Platform (iPhone & Android)
- **Category**: Scam & Security
- **Direct Answer**: Never click links in unexpected text messages claiming package delivery problems, bank account locks, or unpaid tolls. Legitimate organizations will never ask for passwords or gift card payments via text.

### [How to Print from iPhone to Wireless Printer](https://www.techhelpguide.com/guide/how-to-print-from-iphone)
- **Platform**: iPhone (iOS)
- **Category**: Daily Tasks & Printing
- **Direct Answer**: Open the document or photo, tap the Share icon (square with arrow pointing up), scroll down and tap "Print", select your AirPrint printer, and tap "Print" in the top right corner.

## Categories
- **Calling & Contacts**: Phone management, contact cards, favorites, blocking spam
- **Vision & Display**: Text sizing, screen zoom, display brightness, dark mode
- **Photos & Sharing**: Sending pictures, creating albums, finding lost photos
- **Security & Privacy**: Scam text detection, password safety, two-factor authentication
- **Daily Tasks**: Printing, alarms, map directions, email organization
- **Device Buying Guides**: Choosing between iPad vs Kindle, iPhone vs Android, laptops

## Platforms
- **iPhone (Apple iOS)**: https://www.techhelpguide.com/platform/iphone
- **Android (Samsung, Pixel, Motorola)**: https://www.techhelpguide.com/platform/android
- **iPad (Apple iPadOS)**: https://www.techhelpguide.com/platform/ipad
- **Mac (Apple macOS)**: https://www.techhelpguide.com/platform/mac
- **Windows PC**: https://www.techhelpguide.com/platform/windows

## Machine Readable Feeds
- **JSON API**: https://www.techhelpguide.com/api/articles
- **Full Content Markdown**: https://www.techhelpguide.com/llms-full.txt
- **XML Sitemap**: https://www.techhelpguide.com/sitemap.xml