“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 →April 15, 2020
New Video Series: Work/Study at Home “Tech Tips” during COVID-19/Corona Virus Era
HighTechDad launches a new video series of Tech Tips for Working or Studying at home during the COVID-19 (Corona Virus) era.
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February 18, 2020
How to Pitch Tech Writers & Influencers – Voices from 8 Tech Journalists (incl. HighTechDad)
If you are a vendor or PR firm looking to get a tech writer, influencer or journalist to write about yoru product or service, read these tips!
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January 12, 2020
How To Fix Almost Any Mac Software Problem Using these 4 Techniques
This How To article walks through 4 critical techniques to resolve almost every macOS software problem using proven tactics. Tips can be used with PC's too.
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March 8, 2019
Got Time Machine Backup Errors? Like Error Type 11? How To Easily Identify & Fix!
How to fix Time Machine backup errors like Error Type 11. This How To article walks through numerous steps in identifying & fixing Time Machine errors & issues.
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February 26, 2019
A Content Experiment in Corporate Blogging – Introduction to the IoT Confessions Series
It is important, as a content creator or content marketer, to be unique & think outside of the box when it comes to creating compelling content. My example.
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February 1, 2019
How to Save Huge Amounts of Hard Drive Space Using OneDrive’s On-Demand & Selective Sync
How to use Microsoft cloud storage & file syncing software & service, OneDrive, with new On-Demand and Selective Sync features to save hard drive space.
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January 28, 2019
Video: How To Replace Headlight Bulbs on 2013 Hyundai Elantra – the EASY Way!
ow to easily replace the passenger & driver-side headlight bulbs on a 2013 Hyunda Elantra. Works for yearrs 2011-2016 models. Full video instructions.
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January 22, 2019
Video: How to Replace the Apple iPhone 6S Battery (with Detailed Instructions)
Video walkthrough of how to remove and replace the Apple iPhone 6S battery. This video provides a detailed "how to" replacing the iPhone 6S battery.
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October 9, 2018
How to Scare All of the Kids this Halloween – AtmosFX Scary Digital Special Effects
How to set up a scary Halloween digital decoration display using AtmosFX projection materials and digital videos. Sure to frighten any trick or treaters!
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September 24, 2018
How To Easily Change the iOS iTunes Backup Location to an External Hard Drive & Save Tons of Space
Running out of space on your Mac because of huge iOS backups? Here's how to move the default iTunes iOS backup to an external hard drive.
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August 30, 2018
How To Set the Default Apps (Email, Browser, RSS) on a Mac the EASIEST Way Possible! – UPDATED 2021
This how to article shows the EASIEST way to set the default application on a Mac for things like mail app (Outlook), browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox) & more!
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August 9, 2018
DIY: How To Build Removable Cafe Lighting Posts that Attach to a Deck
How to build a removable cafe lighting post that attaches to a deck railing. Full instructions & pictures in this article for this easy DIY project.
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