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View all →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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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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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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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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July 23, 2018
How To Fix Track Changes in Microsoft Word 16 for Mac Reverting to “Author” [VIDEO]
Is your author or user name showing as "Author" in your Microsoft Word for Mac when you edit & track changes & not your actual user name? Here's how to fix!
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