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How to customize default alert times for Calendar events on iPhone and iPad

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated February 21, 2023
Calendar Event Types

When you create events in the iOS Calendar app, you can easily set an alert to remind you of that event. But you’ll also notice that a time for the alert pops into your event alert automatically. This is the default time in your Calendar app, and you can change it to suit your preference.

Once you set the default alert time you want, you won’t have to change it when creating the event unless you really need to, and here’s how.

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How to pair a Bluetooth keyboard with iPhone or iPad

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated December 12, 2025
Setting Up Bluetooth Keyboard iPad

So, you bought a new wireless keyboard and want to use it with your iOS device. For those who do a lot of typing on their iPhone or iPad, an external keyboard can be more efficient than the onscreen keyboard.

In this step-by-step tutorial, we’ll show you how to pair an external Bluetooth keyboard with your iPhone or iPad so you can comfortably type long notes, emails, and documents.

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How to allow calls and texts from specific contacts with Do Not Disturb on

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ June 18, 2018
Emergency Bypass Enabled

The Do Not Disturb feature on your device is a handy tool for those times when you need to unplug. But, if an emergency pops up, you still want calls or texts from certain contacts to get through.

One way to do this is to add those contacts to your Favorites or create a new group for them. However, there is another way to allow those important phone calls and messages to come through by using the Emergency Bypass setting.

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