“How To” collection
Simplify your digital life with comprehensive step-by-step tutorials and instructional guides for modern technology. Learn how to optimize your software configurations, manage cloud services, and master new devices with these easy-to-follow technical walkthroughs.
HTD Tech Briefs
View all →March 22, 2022
How To Easily Fix “Reset Home Configuration?” Error in Apple Home
Easy steps to fix the Apple Home application if it is showing the "Reset Home Configuration?" popup error.
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June 20, 2021
Use OneDrive and Time Machine? How To Fix One Annoying Error in Time Machine Easily!
How to troubleshoot an Apple Time Machine error and why Microsoft OneDrive might be the thing causing the error in the first place.
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February 2, 2021
Unlock your iPhone with a Facemask on? You Can (Soon) Do It with your Apple Watch!
How to unlock your iPhone using an Apple Watch. New iOS and watchOS updates allow for iPhones to be unlocked even when a face is covered with a mask using Apple watch.
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January 10, 2021
How to Easily Convert Word Footnotes to Endnotes In Bulk
This How-To article discusses the easy way to convert Microsoft Word footnotes to endnotes (or vice versa) individually or in bulk & how to format the footnote or endnote numbering.
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January 2, 2021
How to Uninstall Adobe Flash Player the Easy Way – Do It Now!
This article walks through the steps on how to uninstall Adobe Flash Player from your Apple Mac computer the proper way. Do this now & share with your peers. The only people and companies developing for Adobe Flash now are probably hackers. Protect your Mac!
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November 11, 2020
iPhone Not Charging? It could be iPhone Navel Lint! – How To Fix It!
This how-to fix it article provides a non-technical solution for a common iPhone not charging issue. Try this solution first before attempting other technical fixes.
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September 27, 2020
Hidden WordPress Fix for “Sorry, you are not allowed to access this page” Error via WP CLI
How to fix "Sorry, you are not allowed to access this page" on WordPress using WP CLI to easily repair missing items within WordPress.
Read more →September 19, 2020
If you use the Sleep or DND functions on your iPhone, change this setting now!
If you use sleep or wind down functions, be sure to review your Do Not Disturb (DND) settings to let the right calls to get through. Here's how!
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September 18, 2020
How To Hide Folders in iOS 14 – iOS Quick Tip
This quick tip for iOS 14 shows you how to easily hide multiple pages within iOS 14 in just a few clicks. Use it to clean up your iPhone.
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August 19, 2020
Ready for macOS Big Sur? Tips to Ensure a Smooth Upgrade using Setapp Apps!
If you're going to upgrade to macOS Big Sur, take these important steps first (optimize, backup, etc.). These apps from Setapp will help!
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May 11, 2020
Can’t Find TP? Use a Smart Bidet & Wash Your Butt Instead! – Stay At Home Tech Tip Video
Avoid having to hoard toilet paper by installing a smart bidet in your home. This DIY project is easy & you save the environment by conserving toilet paper.
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April 25, 2020
Video Conferencing? Check Broadband Upload Speed – Stay at Home Tech Tip (updated)
Having a fast broadband connection at home is critical during the Shelter at Home due to COVID19/coronavirus. Learn what is important now!
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