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From Jere

9/19/2021

Apple Tech Tips

The 3 Best Ways to Scan and Digitize Old Photos

What is the best way to digitize photos? Here are the various options available; find out which one is best for your needs! Do you want to digitize photos? You can easily back up and preserve old photos by turning them into digital copies with many different methods. What is the best way to digitize photos? It depends on how many you have, your budget, what you intend to do with the photos, and how much free time you're willing to expend.

Make Use Of has all the details here. https://bityl.co/8iXQ

7 Steps to Prepare Your iPhone for the iOS 15 Update

Before you download and install the new iOS 15, here are a few steps to complete that will help the update run smoothly. iOS 15 brings exciting new features to your iPhone like offline Siri, redesigned notifications, Focus mode, a new Safari interface, text recognition in images, and more. Just like previous iOS updates, you can download it over the air using Wi-Fi.

But first, you should know how to prepare your iPhone for the new iOS 15 update to avoid any last-minute complications.

Make Use Of has the 7 steps with screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8iXx

NOTE: Make sure your device is on charge before starting iOS 15 installation.

These 3 Features in iOS 15 Are Exclusive to the iPhone 12

You'll need at least an iPhone 12 to take better panoramic images and enjoy certain 5G enhancements with iOS 15. Apple feels confident about enhancing 5G functionality. Let's take a look at the features in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 that only work on 5G-equipped devices, like the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, and M1 iPad Pro.

Make Use Of has all the details here. https://bityl.co/8iYb

Delayed! These iOS 15 Features Aren't Coming Until Later in 2021 or 2022

Not every iOS 15 feature Apple has advertised will be ready to go when the new software releases. Here are seven features you'll miss out on. Apple has promised to deliver the missing features in subsequent updates (iOS 15.1, iOS 15.2, and so on) that are scheduled to drop later in 2021 and 2022.

Make Use Of has the details here. https://bityl.co/8iYo

Find your keys, wallet, and more with AirTag

AirTag helps you keep track of and find the items that matter most. If you misplace an item, use the Find My app to play a sound on your AirTag, find it on a map, or get directions to it. If it's nearby, Precision Finding can guide you to it on supported iPhone models.

Apple had the steps and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8ibP

How to Use Your Phone as a Wireless Webcam (iPhone & Android)

You’re about to start a meeting and you need a webcam only to find that you do not have one handy. As it turns out, the camera on your Android or iPhone device can work as a wireless webcam; all you need is the right software and perhaps a few accessories. Using your phone as a wireless webcam allows for flexibility of camera placement compared to built-in laptop cameras.

Help Desk Geek has all the info here. https://bityl.co/8idt

How to Send Audio Messages with Siri from iPhone

You may be already aware of how Siri can be used to send text messages from your iPhone, but did you know that you can send audio messages with Siri too? This is possible with any modern iPhone or iPad, and it’s quite handy if you’re a fan of audio messages. Let’s take a look at sending audio messages with Siri from your iPhone or iPad.

OSXDaily has the steps and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8ihy

Here’s exactly how much smaller the iPhone 13’s notch is

The notch has been reduced by 20 percent in width.

Use an iPhone, iPad or Mac? You need to update NOW

A few months ago, we learned cybercriminals got their hands on military-grade hacking software called Pegasus, which the Israeli company NSO Group designed. While researching a potential hack of a Saudi activist’s phone, Citizen Lab blew the whistle on this scary security flaw. Allegedly, NSO clients used Pegasus to spy on and hack into the phones of at least 37 journalists.

Citizen Lab is more vocal about the dangers. It says this security flaw can invade all Apple devices, which is why you need to update your devices immediately.

The latest version of iOS and iPadOS is 14.8.

Your Apple Watch can only save your life later if you turn on these features now

I’m not surprised anymore when I see stories of people who say the Apple Watch saved their lives. From fall detection to heart-rate monitoring, that little piece of tech can spotlight issues that could go unnoticed with fatal consequences. Now, grab your Apple Watch and let’s get the must-have health features set up.

Kim Komando has the info right here. https://bityl.co/8ije

From Jere

9/19/2021

Windows and Android Tech Tips

How to quickly select everything in a document at once

Have you ever needed to select all the text and images on a web page or other document at the same time? How about all the cells in a spreadsheet or all the data contained in an input box?

Rick’s Daily Tips has the answer right here. https://bityl.co/8iUl

Quick Tip of the Day.

Is there a way to extend Windows 11’s roll-back period past 10 days?

All you have to do is rename the Windows.old folder on your PC’s C: drive to something else. For example, you could rename the folder from Windows.old to Windows.preserved or something similar.

What happens after the 10-day roll-back period has expired is Windows 11 will check to see if a Windows.old folder exists. If it finds one (and it will since you just upgraded to Windows 11) it will delete it to free up the storage space it’s using. If you rename that folder to something else then Windows 11 won’t be able to find it and delete it.

If you ultimately decide to roll your Windows installation back to Windows 10, simply rename the folder back to Windows.old and immediatelyinitiate the roll-back process.

Important: Don’t wait to initiate the roll-back process or Windows 11 could detect the existence of the newly renamed Windows.old folder and delete it before you have a chance to do the roll-back. Do it just as soon as you finish renaming the folder.

Your Microsoft Account No Longer Requires a Password … Wait, What?

Microsoft has spent the last few years edging toward a passwordless future. And now, the company is allowing users to remove passwords from their Microsoft account in favor of Windows Hello, the Microsoft Authenticator app, SMS sign-in, and other forms of authentication. It’s an odd move, but it comes with a few major benefits.

Review Geek has the info and procedure here. https://bityl.co/8iVo

How to Turn Off All Google Tracking Activities on You

Google provides great services for you, however, it’s tracking your every move. Here’s a look at how to negate some of the trackings. If you aren’t too keen on having Google monitoring your every move, in this article, you’ll learn how to turn off all Google tracking activities.

Groovy Post has all the steps and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8iX7

The 3 Best Ways to Scan and Digitize Old Photos

Make Use Of has all the details here. https://bityl.co/8iXQ

How to Use Your Phone as a Wireless Webcam (iPhone & Android)

Help Desk Geek has all the info here. https://bityl.co/8idt

How to Disable the Lock Screen on Windows 10

Windows 10 (and Windows 11) has a “lock screen” that you need to dismiss before you can log in. This screen can feel like a nuisance in the sign-in process. We’ll show you how to get rid of it. Unfortunately, the lock screen can’t be turned off from the main Windows Settings app, but it’s not difficult to do. You’ll need to know if you have Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro for which method to follow.

How-to Geek has the steps and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8iec

How to Change Capitalization or Letter Case in Microsoft Word

You can stop manually changing your text if you want to adjust the capitalization. We’ll show you how to easily change letter case in Word.

If you want to change the capitalization of a word, sentence, or paragraph, you don’t have to do this manually in Microsoft Word. You can easily adjust the text to all uppercase or lowercase, sentence case or toggle case, or capitalize the first letter of each word. So here, we’ll show you how to do this in Word on your computer, the web, and your mobile device.

Google Post has the steps and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8ikZ

From Jere

9/04/2021

Windows and Android Tech Tips

How to Wipe a Drive on Windows 10 or Windows 11

Windows has built-in tools that will let you write zeros to a drive, securely erasing its contents. This ensures deleted files on the drive can’t be recovered. Whether you want to wipe an internal drive or an external USB drive, here’s how to do it.

How-to Geek has 3 options, steps, and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8WH1

Why Long-Pressing the Power Button Could Damage Your System

If you regularly power off your PCs, tablets, laptops, or game consoles by holding down the power button until it shuts off, you should think twice. Here’s why it might damage your machine and what you should do instead.

How-to Geek has the info here. https://bityl.co/8WHE

PSA: Don’t Shut Down Your Computer, Just Use Sleep (or Hibernation)

In this day and age, there’s no reason to shut down your computer, then sit through the boot-up process when you want to use it. Save yourself time by putting your computer to sleep or hibernating it instead.

Modern computers–whether they’re laptops, desktops, or tablets–are designed to be used in this way. This applies to Windows PCs, Macs, Linux systems, Chromebooks, and everything else.

How-to Geek has this important information here. https://bityl.co/8WHi

Easy way to delete Google location data on your Android or Chromebook

We’re all tracked more than we like in today’s digital world. Google, Facebook, and most other websites out there keep track of your digital habits, your shopping behavior, and, yes, your location. Don’t forget about your location. You can easily delete location data on your Android device. Follow these steps to delete it right now, and breathe easy knowing only you know where you are.

Kim Komando has the steps right here. https://bityl.co/8WIK

How to Configure and Manage AutoArchive in Microsoft Outlook

For an easy way to keep your inbox and folders clean, you can automatically remove older items using AutoArchive in Outlook. If you want to clean up your folders and inbox but don’t want to spend the time to manually do this, consider using the AutoArchive feature in Microsoft Outlook. Using AutoArchive, you can tuck away older emails and items you no longer need but don’t necessarily want to delete. Let’s walk through your options to configure and manage AutoArchive in Outlook.

Groovy Post has the steps and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8YRc

Windows 11 will release on October 5, 2021

Microsoft plans to release Windows 11 on October 5 as a free upgrade, and here are all the details you need to know.

Windows 11 release date is on October 5, 2021.
The new OS will be available as a free optional upgrade for Windows 10.
Microsoft will first upgrade new devices, followed by more eligible PCs, and will be fully available in mid-2022.
Initially, Windows 11 won’t include support for Android apps.

However, not every device will get it on day one. Instead, Microsoft will push the new version in stages like it has done in the past with feature updates of Windows 10.

Microsoft is expected to make Windows 11 fully available “by mid-2022.”

Pureinfotech has the full article here. https://bityl.co/8YSt

How to check if your Windows 10 PC can run Windows 11 OS?

Here's how to check if your Windows 10 PC can run Windows 11, the new version of Microsoft's operating system.

TechNClub has the step and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8YT8

5 Cheap Ways to Back up Your Precious Data

Computers like to break down when it’s least convenient. And, when that happens, you may lose all of your precious family photos, personal documents, or legally downloaded movies. That is unless you back up your files first.

Review Geek has the 5 cheap ways here. https://bityl.co/8ZJ1

Should You Install Windows 10’s Optional Driver Updates?

On Windows 10, Windows Update no longer installs every hardware driver update it has available. Instead, it offers a list of optional driver updates. You should only install these in specific situations—if in doubt, leave them alone.

How-to Geek has the full info here. https://bityl.co/8ZKu

How to Log Out of Facebook on All Your Devices at Once

If you’d like to log out of your Facebook account from all your logged-in devices, you don’t have to log out individually on each device. Facebook offers a single option to sign out from all devices at once, and we’ll show you how to use it. (PC and Mobile device)

How-to Geek has the steps and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8ZL2

6 Reasons to Switch From Google Chrome to Mozilla Firefox

Google Chrome is the most popular web browser, but is it right for you? Here's why you might prefer Mozilla Firefox.

Google Chrome may still command the majority of the desktop web browser market, but that doesn't mean it's the right browser for you. You might have once believed that Chrome was the best, but these days you may be happier with another browser. Mozilla Firefox remains one of the most popular contenders against Chrome. Is it time for you to switch? Here are several reasons why you should switch from Chrome to Firefox.

Make Use Of has 6 reasons here. https://bityl.co/8ZM0

How to Use iMessage on Windows 10

Getting iMessage to work on Windows 10 may seem impossible, but there are some ways to get it running. There are many ways to run iMessage on a Windows 10 PC, so let's explore the best options and find the one that's right for you. Here's how.

Make Use Of has the steps and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8ZMB

From Jere

9/04/2021

Apple Tech Tips

How to Save Time By Using Drag and Drop on iPad and iPhone

Drag and Drop is a great tool to use on both iPhones and iPad. It makes it easy to move or copy images, text, and other items from one location to another.

Over time, Apple’s iPad has picked up a lot of features from Mac. One of those is drag and drop. The tool makes it much easier to copy or move items or text from one location to another. Beginning with iOS 15, similar features are coming to iPhone.

Groovy Post has the steps and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8YRm

How to Change Safari Reader View Font & Background on iPhone & iPad

Do you take advantage of Safari’s Reader View on iPhone or iPad? If so, you may be excited to know that you can further improve the reading experience by changing the text font, as well as the background color of the Reader View in Safari.

OSXDaily has the steps and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8YTZ

How to Log Out of Facebook on All Your Devices at Once

How-to Geek has the steps and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8ZL2

Forgot your Apple ID or password? Here’s what to do

Your Apple ID is your universal access ticket to all of Apple’s services, so if you forgot or misplaced your ID or password, there can be big trouble. Luckily, we’re here to walk you through what can be a confusing recovery process and tell you exactly what you need to do to recover a lost Apple ID or reset an ID password. Read on for the simplest way to recover forgotten Apple account info.

Kim Komando has the procedures here. https://bityl.co/8ZMO

If you’ve had your phone longer than 3 months, it needs this deep clean

One of the best parts of getting a new phone is how fresh it feels inside and out.

But before long, your new device loses its luster. The clock starts ticking the moment you take your new phone out of its box. Deep cleaning your phone will help it stay fresh. Let’s get started with the outside first.

Kim Komando has the tips and procedures here. https://bityl.co/8ZMa

5 ways to make your phone last as long as possible

People are opting to keep phones for years at a time instead, which means that it’s important to keep your phone in good working condition. Taking care of the battery is one part of keeping your phone in tip-top shape. Here are five simple ways to help your phone last longer.

K8im Komando has the info here. https://bityl.co/8a8E

How to Reset Home Screen Layout on Apple Watch

Do you often rearrange the app layout on your Apple Watch’s home screen? If you’re not a fan of your recent changes, you can always go back to the original state by resetting the home screen on your Apple Watch. Apple Watch gives you the option to restore the factory settings and make sure the layout looks just like it used to after the initial set-up process. This is similar to the Home Screen layout reset on iPhone and iPad, except it’s on your Apple Watch of course.

OSXDaily has the steps and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8a8c

How to Stop Apple Watch from Automatically Launching Audio Apps

Have you noticed that your Apple Watch automatically shows ‘Now Playing’ and other audio apps when you wake the screen sometimes? This could be frustrating when you just want to check the time, this can be easily disabled.

OSXDaily has the steps and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8a8r

From Jere

9/01/2021

Apple Tech Tips

How to quickly check the balance on most any gift card

Have you ever found a gift card that you had forgotten about lying around the house and wondered if it had a spendable balance on it?

There’s an easier way to check the balance on gift cards from hundreds of retailers, restaurants, gas stations, and more.

Here’s how:

Simply head over to http://www.giftcardbalancenow.com/. Once there, type the name of the retailer who issued the card and follow the prompts. After you enter the card number and you’ll be given the spendable balance (if any) on the gift card within just a few seconds. If you are asked for a pin, you’ll usually find it on the back of the card under the “stuff” that you scratch off with a coin.

Is a ‘website’ and a ‘web page’ the same thing?

The terms “website” and “web page” are closely related but they in fact refer to two very different things. Some people use them interchangeably, but they really shouldn’t.

Here’s the scoop…

A web page is a single “page” of information that’s located at a specific URL

(address bar) on a web server. A website is a collection of web pages that fall under a common domain name.

How to Carry Your Vaccination Card on Your Phone

With Delta surging, you may have to pull out proof of vaccination. The official vaccine card doesn't fit easily in a wallet, though. Here's how to keep it handy on your phone. People who are returning to work or doing things like dining out or seeing a show are increasingly required to present a proof of vaccination.

There are no clear answers on whether or not you should laminate your COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card and with booster shots on the way, it's probably best not to.

Note: Your card is "the official record that you were fully vaccinated," according to the CDC, but it does not qualify as a vaccine passport for international travel.

PC Magazine has more info here. https://bityl.co/8SdG

How to Add Your Favorite Sports Team’s Schedule in Google Calendar

No matter which season it is or which team is your favorite, you can easily add a sports schedule in Google Calendar to keep up with games. Whether you love football, hockey, baseball, or basketball, you can keep up with your favorite teams in Google Calendar. Once you add the league and team, you can see their schedule, so you’re always in the loop with the next game. And you can view their games and matches in the Google Calendar mobile app as well. So, you get schedules on the go.

Groovy Post has the steps and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8UwK

How to Set a Sleep Timer for Apple Music on iPhone

As devices become smarter, they offer greater automation of activities. Those with iPhones can now doze off with peace of mind knowing their sleep timer can prevent Apple Music from draining their phone’s battery. Learn how to set a sleep timer across your Apple devices.

Switching2MAC has the steps and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8V2L

Firefox Running Slow? 11 Ways to Speed It Up

Firefox is one of the most popular browsers on the web, mainly due to the freedom and customization it allows users. It also provides a lot of security and hundreds of plugins to serve almost any purpose. Unfortunately, this can sometimes result in Firefox becoming bogged down. If your Firefox is running too slow for your taste, try one of these methods to speed it up and get back to browsing the web in style.

Online Tech Tips has the 11 ways plus screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8Uyh

8 Fixes for Slow WiFi on Your Home Network

You’ve paid for a fast-speed internet connection and you’re entitled to a decent connection speed. However, the problem could be with your home network, so it’s not something your ISP can fix. If you’re on a low-speed plan, though, there are still a few ways to increase your internet speed. In this guide, we’re going to show you how to increase Wi-Fi speed.

Help Desk Geek has the 8 fixes and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8V3H

From Jere

9/01/2021

Windows and Android Tech Tips

How (and why) to disable background apps in Windows 10

Did you know your Windows 10 PC likely has several apps running in the background at all times, even when you aren't actually using those apps?

If you'd like to speed your system up just a bit disabling those background apps can help. Here's how to do it:

1 – Click the Start button, then click the Settings icon

2 – Click Privacy.

3 – Click the Background apps links located near the bottom of the left-hand column. You should now see a list of all the apps that are running in the background.

4 – Toggle the On/Off setting for every app that you wish to prevent from running in the background to Off.

Alternatively, you can disable all background apps in one fell swoop by toggling the "Let apps run in the background" setting to Off.

5 – Click the X in the top-right corner of the window to exit the Settings app.

6 – Restart your PC.

How to quickly check the balance on most any gift card

Have you ever found a gift card that you had forgotten about lying around the house and wondered if it had a spendable balance on it?

There’s an easier way to check the balance on gift cards from hundreds of retailers, restaurants, gas stations, and more.

Here’s how:

Is a ‘website’ and a ‘web page’ the same thing?

The terms “website” and “web page” are closely related but they in fact refer to two very different things. Some people use them interchangeably, but they really shouldn’t.

Here’s the scoop…

A web page is a single “page” of information that’s located at a specific URL

(address bar) on a web server. A website is a collection of web pages that fall under a common domain name.

How to Create a Custom Multilevel List Style in Microsoft Word

Make your own multilevel list style in Word with numbers, letters, symbols, or special characters so your list can fit your document style. Microsoft Word provides a nice selection of styles for creating multilevel lists. But if you’d like one tailored to you, you can make your own. Here, we’ll show you how to create a custom multilevel list style in Word.

Groovy Post has the steps and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8Sck

How to Carry Your Vaccination Card on Your Phone

There are no clear answers on whether or not you should laminate your COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card and with booster shots on the way, it's probably best not to.

Note: Your card is "the official record that you were fully vaccinated," according to the CDC, but it does not qualify as a vaccine passport for international travel.

PC Magazine has more info here. https://bityl.co/8SdG

How to Prevent Your Home Router From Being Targeted by Hackers

Even your router can be a security risk. Here's how you can tell if your router's been hacked and what to do about it.

Home routers have become a major target for hackers. As such, routers are becoming the new favored attack vector. So how do cybercriminals attack your router? How do you know if your router has been hacked? And can you beef up your internet's security?

Make Use Of has the procedures and tips here. https://bityl.co/8Se3

How to Add Your Favorite Sports Team’s Schedule in Google Calendar

Groovy Post has the steps and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8UwK

Windows 11 Arrives in October Without its Most Exciting Feature

Microsoft will begin its Windows 11 rollout on October 5th, ushering in a new generation of computing (for compatible PCs, at least). But one of Windows 11’s most exciting features, Android app support, won’t ship with the new operating system. In fact, Android app support and the integrated Amazon Appstore may not arrive until sometime in 2022.

Review Geek has the full article here. https://bityl.co/8UxA

Quick Tip of the day

Have you ever copied text and watched the format get all messed up when you tried to paste it? Nobody wants Frankenstein documents from copying from different sources, which is why a clean paste is the best way to keep all your text consistent.

To do this, just press Ctrl+Shift+V on the PC.

Firefox Running Slow? 11 Ways to Speed It Up

Online Tech Tips has the 11 ways plus screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8Uyh

8 Fixes for Slow WiFi on Your Home Network

Help Desk Geek has the 8 fixes and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8V3H

From Jere

8/24/2021

Windows and Android Tech Tips

How to Convert Microsoft Office Files to Google Files

You can convert an Office file to a Google file easier than you might think. Here’s how to convert files with Google applications. We’ll show you how to convert an Office file to a Google file and work with Office files through Google Drive without converting them when needed.

Groovy Post has the steps and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8Lsq

How to Change the Look and Feel of Your Windows 10 Desktop

Want to know how to make Windows 10 look better? Use these simple customizations to make Windows 10 your own. Walkthrough these methods to change the look and feel of Windows, and your computer will be a livelier place once you're all done.

Make Use Of has the steps and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8LtN

How to Run Portable Versions of Windows (And Why You'd Want To)

Need to take Windows with you, but can't take your laptop? Use a portable version of Windows on a USB or HDMI device! Want to take Windows with you, but don't want to lug a laptop around? Thanks to flash technology, you don't have to. USB and HDMI devices can run Windows, and they'll fit snugly in your pocket when you're done working. Here's how you can take a portable copy of Windows 10 with you wherever you go.

Make Use Of has 4 different methods here. https://bityl.co/8Ltk

How to Transfer Files From Android to PC: 7 Methods

Want to learn how to transfer files between Android and Windows? Here are seven easy methods for moving data between devices. You have a photo on your Android phone or tablet, and you need to get it onto your PC. But how do you do this? Transferring files from Android to a Windows PC isn't difficult. Here's everything you need to know about moving files from your Android phone to your PC.

Make Use Of has the 7 methods here. https://bityl.co/8Lu6

The 11 Best Notes Apps for Android

Need to take notes on your Android phone or tablet? Here are the best free and freemium note-taking apps for Android. Digital note-taking is a must-have skill these days. There's no point in carrying an additional notepad when you can install a notepad app instead. Here are the best notes apps for Android, plus some tips to help you decide which one is the best fit for your needs.

Make Use Of has the 11 best notes here. https://bityl.co/8LuJ

How to Unbrick Your Android Phone: 4 Methods for Recovery

Is your Android phone bricked? Follow these tips to unbrick Android and get your phone back to working order. So you've bricked your phone. You flashed a ROM, installed a mod, tweaked a system file, or did something else---and now your phone won't boot. Don't panic! It's almost certainly fixable. Here's how to unbrick an Android phone.

Make Use Of has the methods here. https://bityl.co/8LuR

8 Formatting Tips for Perfect Tables in Microsoft Word

Working with Word tables can be quite tricky. These simple tips will show you how to make a table and format it perfectly. Here's how to format tables in Word.

Make Use Of has the tips and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8Lv9

How to Add More RAM to Your Android Device with a MicroSD Card

Running out of memory on Android? Here's how to increase RAM on any Android phone or tablet. Your Android device most likely came with 64GB (or more) of storage, but it's the RAM that affects what you can do with it. Most high-end Android devices ship with 2GB or more of RAM, but some cheaper devices might have only 1GB of RAM or even 512MB in some cases. But can you add RAM to a phone like you can with a PC?

Make Use Of has all the steps and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8Lws

How to Send SOS Messages from a Samsung Galaxy Phone

No one wants to be in a situation where they need to call for emergency help, but it’s good to be prepared. Samsung Galaxy phones have an invaluable “SOS Messages” feature that everyone should set up. Here’s how.

How-to Geek has the steps and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8Lxv

The Best Free Video Editing Software for Any Platform

Here, we'll go over the best free video editors on both desktop and mobile devices. Using the right video editing software can help you create outstanding videos to bring your content to the next level. Whether you use a desktop or mobile device, you can edit your videos using free video editing software.

Here's our choice for the best free video editing software for both desktop and mobile devices.

Make Use Of has the info here. https://bityl.co/8O0f

How to Scan Documents on Android Using 2 Easy Methods

We explain how to scan documents on Android using either Google Drive or Microsoft Lens, letting you digitize receipts, photos, and more. Using your Android device, you can quickly scan documents without any special equipment. Next time you need to digitize a receipt for reimbursement, scan a government form so you can email it, or want to save business cards to your computer, here's a simple guide covering how to scan documents on Android.

Make Use Of has all the info here. https://bityl.co/8O0o

How to Delete Individual Pages From a PDF File

Did you just download a PDF file containing lots of pages with blank or filler content? You probably want to get rid of them. But how? it’s not that complicated to delete individual pages from a PDF. We shall walk you through several convenient methods to delete pages from a PDF on any desktop or mobile device.

On Line Tech Tips has the steps and Screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8O1G

From Jere

8/24/2021

Apple Tech Tips

3 Ways to Unbrick Your Bricked iPhone XS/XR/X/8/7 in 2019

If your iPhone doesn’t respond properly or won’t turn on, then the device can be termed as bricked. The exact reasons for bricking could be various. So if your iPhone gets bricked, don’t panic; you can unbrick your iPhone on your own by using some tricks.

Jihosoft has the steps and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8Luv

How to Use Google Family Calendar to Keep Your Family On Time

If you already use Google Calendar, you will be pleased to know that Google offers a complimentary service that can help you. That service is called Google Family Calendar.

On-Line Tech Tips has the steps and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8LwU

Quick tech tip: Scan photos and documents without buying a scanner

There’s a good chance you don’t have a scanner. They can be convenient when you’re digitizing your old photos. But if you just need to get a digital copy of your license or some other document, I’ll show you how to do it with the tech you own.

Kim Komando has the procedure here. https://bityl.co/8LxQ

How to Enable Emergency SOS Services on Your iPhone

To use Emergency SOS on an iPhone 7 or earlier, press the power button five times quickly. To use it on an iPhone 8, 8 Plus, or X, press and hold both the power button and one of the volume buttons. It must be set up.

How-to Geek has all the steps and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8LyP

NOTE: Emergency SOS does a couple of things. First, it locks your phone and disables Touch ID and Face ID. To unlock your phone again, you need to enter your password. Under US law, the police can force you to unlock your phone with your fingerprint or face, but they can’t force you to enter your password. This, however, is just one aspect of Emergency SOS.

The Best Free Video Editing Software for Any Platform

Here's our choice for the best free video editing software for both desktop and mobile devices.

Make Use Of has the info here. https://bityl.co/8O0f

How to Delete Individual Pages From a PDF File

On Line Tech Tips has the steps and Screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8O1G

From Jere

8/15/2021

Apple Tech Tips

Clear the history and cookies from Safari on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Learn how to delete your history, cookies, and cache in Settings.
Apple has the steps and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8EpX

How to Customize Your iMessage Icon with a Picture, Animoji, Memoji, or Initials (Updated for iOS 14)

Have you ever gotten an iMessage on your iPhone and wondered how your friend got such a cool contact icon? Here's how to customize your iMessage icon with a photo, initials, Memoji, or Animoji.

iPhone Life has the steps and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8Eq4

10 Hidden iOS 14 Features You Won't Want to Miss

iOS 14 made a lot of changes, but some of its best features are hidden. Here are some changes in iOS 14 to check out. Even after using it for a bit, there are still some not-so-obvious features to discover. Here is a roundup of some of the most useful hidden iOS 14 features you might have missed.

Make Use Of has the hidden features with screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8EqS

11 best Zoom tricks you’ll wish you knew sooner

Zoom became the reigning champion of communication during the pandemic. Most of us are now familiar with its basic operation, but Zoom has many tricks and shortcuts. Whether you are planning a one-on-one coffee date or an important board meeting, Zoom enables you to interact and even appear exactly the way you want.

Kim Komando has the 11 tricks here. https://bityl.co/8Eqt

How to Make Your Facebook Account Private

Facebook has roughly 2.85 billion users. Online privacy is in the public eye more than ever before. By default, the platform makes the most of your information public, and with so much information available through Facebook, wanting to limit what others can see is becoming more common. What if you just want to make your Facebook account private? Follow these steps to make your personal information, activity, and profile picture private.

Online Tech Tips has the steps and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8Er0

From Jere

8/15/2021

Windows and Android Tech Tips

How To Add Bookmarks In Word Or Outlook 365

We all know how bookmarks work right? You have a book and you want to mark the place where you stopped reading and so we put a handy bookmark in between the pages. It works almost the same way in Word or Outlook! Not only that, but you can add as many bookmarks as you like in your Word document or Outlook message. You can even name them!

Dave’s Computer Tips has the steps and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8EJT

How to Change Icon Sizes on Windows 10

You might want bigger icons on your Windows 10 PC to help you find what you need, or smaller icons to keep things compact and tidy. Fortunately, it’s easy to adjust icon sizes on your desktop, taskbar, and File Explorer.

How-to Geek has the steps and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8EJe

How to Mirror Your Android Display on a Windows Computer

There are a lot of ways that smartphones and Windows PCs can work together. One of which is the ability to mirror your Android phone’s display to your computer, and in some cases, control it with a mouse and keyboard. In this guide, we’ll be covering two of the most popular wireless screen mirroring methods. The first is exclusive to Samsung phones and allows you to control the phone from your PC. The second method has less control, but it’s more universal and easy to use. Here’s how it works.

How-to Geek has the steps and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8EJm

How To Access Hardware Info In Windows 10

Accessing information about a computer’s hardware components can help in many situations including when seeking assistance/support. Windows 10 has a basic System Information tool built in that will provide enough information to satisfy most situations.

Dave’s Computer Tips has the procedures here. https://bityl.co/8EJt

How To Properly Uninstall Programs on Windows 10

If you’ve ever tried to uninstall programs from your Windows PC, you’ve probably noticed that its built-in Add/Remove Programs often fails to properly uninstall and scrub away any trace of residual registry entries and files. Such stubborn and unwanted programs clutter your system registry, crud up your hard drives, and tend to pop up with irritating notifications now and then.

Help Desk Geek has the info and choices here. https://bityl.co/8EK3

How to Change the Font on All Slides in a PowerPoint Presentation

When working in PowerPoint, you can change all fonts in your presentation at a time. This saves you from the task of changing every slide. So if you decide to select a different font style for your presentation, it can be time-consuming to change every slide. There’s an easier way. You can change all fonts in a PowerPoint presentation in one fell swoop! The feature we’re about to explain is only available in the desktop version of PowerPoint on Windows and Mac.

Groovy Post has the steps and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8EKF

How to Manage Your Microsoft Outlook Mailbox Size

Want to check your Microsoft Outlook mailbox size and do some cleanup? Don’t wait until you’re out of space, clean up your mailbox now! You can archive older items, empty your deleted items, and locate and remove large messages, all in one spot. Here’s how to use the Mailbox Cleanup tool in Microsoft Outlook.

Groovy Post has the steps and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8Epg

How to Remove an Image Background in Microsoft PowerPoint

If you need to remove a distracting background or make your subject stand out, you can easily remove the image background in PowerPoint. Microsoft PowerPoint gives you some terrific built-in editing tools like background removal. Whether you want to pop a building out from its surroundings or get rid of something distracting behind your subject, here’s how to remove the background from an image in PowerPoint.

Groovy Post has the procedure and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8Epw

12 Unnecessary Windows Programs and Apps You Should Uninstall

Wondering which Windows 10 apps to uninstall? Here are several unnecessary Windows 10 apps, programs, and bloatware you should remove. How many programs do you use regularly? While some of these apps are just outdated, others are Windows bloatware, malicious software, or other junk you can remove from your computer. Here are some common unnecessary Windows 10 apps you should uninstall.

Make Use Of has the list here. https://bityl.co/8EqH

Quick Tip of the day

Your phone is packed with junk. If you have an Android phone, here’s an easy way to clear up some space.

Open up the Files app.
1. Don’t remember installing it? It’s a Google app you might not realize is on your phone.
At the bottom, you’ll see Clean. Tap that to see a list of junk clogging up your phone.
1. old screenshots, downloaded files, and lots more.
Choose a category, then Tap Select files.
Tap All items, Tap Delete. Tap Confirm to finish the job.

11 best Zoom tricks you’ll wish you knew sooner

Kim Komando has the 11 tricks here. https://bityl.co/8Eqt

From Jere

8/11/2021

Windows and Android Tech Tips

How to Remove an Image Background in Microsoft PowerPoint

If you need to remove a distracting background or make your subject stand out, you can easily remove an image background in PowerPoint. Whether you want to pop a building out from its surroundings or get rid of something distracting behind your subject, here’s how to remove the background from an image in PowerPoint.

Groovy Post has the steps and screenshots here. https://bit.ly/3ApLwiv

The 5 Best Website Builders

Whether you need a professional website for your business, a personal blog, or a visual portfolio, a website builder can make the creation experience loads easier. The website builder you choose will mainly come down to what you need out of your website. Building a website may seem like such a huge task because, well, it is. But with a good website builder by your side, it’s pretty easy—you’ll have a professional-looking website in no time.

Review Geek has the list here. https://bit.ly/37s0ZCe

The big mistake that’s getting you more spam emails and texts

The average American gets about 15 spammy text messages per month, according to research from Statista. We found the biggest secret to throwing spammers off your trail.

Kim Komando has the tips to stop spammers here. https://bit.ly/3AwsdnX

A better way to delete unwanted online accounts

Are you suffering from digital overload? Keeping up with all the emails, tweets, Facebook posts, news updates, and notifications can make your head spin — especially if those notifications are from unwanted accounts. You can delete your unwanted accounts, but that’s not always the easiest thing to do. That’s where JustDelete.Me comes in. The site has a directory of links to get rid of hundreds of various accounts. Now, time to get deleting.

Kim Komando has the full article here. https://bit.ly/3CuAD0F

The Website Justdelete.me is here. https://bit.ly/3CqzQxX

What Is Encryption, and How Does It Work?

You’ve probably seen the term “encryption” used around the internet. So what is it? It might be the most important technology we have. Most digital security measures, everything from safe browsing to secure email, depend on it. Without encryption, we’d have no privacy.

How-to Geek has an easy-to-understand explanation here. https://bit.ly/3iyvv3S

How to Block Calls on Android

One of the most annoying things about carrying a phone in your pocket everywhere is unwanted phone calls. Whether they’re spam calls or someone you don’t want to talk to anymore, we’ll show you how to block them on Android. Android devices all vary a bit, so the methods in this guide won’t work for everyone. We’ll be demonstrating with a Samsung Galaxy phone and a Google Pixel handset. If you don’t have one of these, you can try to loosely follow along.

How-to Geek has the steps and screenshots here. https://bit.ly/3iwDcHC

How to Make All Your Signal Messages Vanish by Default

Signal announced a new feature that allows you to make all of your messages disappear by default after a set amount of time. Before, the feature had to be enabled on a per-conversation basis, but with the new update, you can make all of your messages disappear automatically.

How-to Geek has the steps for this new feature here. https://bit.ly/2Xl9A84

How to Change the Theme Color on Android

Android 12 introduced a theming engine called “Material You.” By simply switching wallpapers, you can completely change the colors of the Android UI. It’s super easy to do and has a dramatic effect. We’ll show you.

How-to Geek has the steps and screenshots here. https://bit.ly/3fUqCQQ

How to transfer your browser bookmarks to a new computer

If you’ve been using a computer to browse the Internet for a while you’ve probably accumulated several browser bookmarks (aka favorites) that take you to a favorite web page with a single click. All the major web browsers make it easy to transfer your bookmarks from one computer to another…

The actual steps for exporting and importing bookmarks vary from browser to browser. In this article, you’ll find step-by-step instructions for Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox.

Rick’s Daily Tips has the article here. https://bit.ly/3fWTAj8

Quick Tip of the day

A Google search can return millions of results. Cut that down significantly by searching just a single site with Google’s Site: feature. Open Google in your browser and type “site:” and then the website you wish to search. Like this: “site:komando.com” but leave off the quotation marks.

From Jere

8/11/2021

Apple Tech Tips

To keep your mobile phone and private data safe, you should always:

Avoid third-party app stores – Download apps only from the official Apple Store.
Stick to known apps and developers – Only download popular apps or apps with lots of good ratings. Some malicious apps will have fake reviews boasting of how great it is.
Always stay updated – Keep your mobile phone’s operating system up to date.

How Can I see my Passwords on my iPhone?

Apple has made it very easy to view stored passwords in Safari on iOS devices. Just follow the steps below and you’ll have your password in hand in no time:

1 –Launch the “Settings” app.

2 – Scroll down to “Passwords”.

3 – Sign in when prompted to do so.

4 – Tap on the name of the website/online service that you wish to retrieve the password for.

The big mistake that’s getting you more spam emails and texts

The average American gets about 15 spammy text messages per month, according to research from Statista. We found the biggest secret to throwing spammers off your trail.

Kim Komando has the tips to stop spammers here. https://bit.ly/3AwsdnX

A better way to delete unwanted online accounts

Kim Komando has the full article here. https://bit.ly/3CuAD0F

The Website Justdelete.me is here. https://bit.ly/3CqzQxX

What Is Encryption, and How Does It Work?

How-to Geek has an easy-to-understand explanation here. https://bit.ly/3iyvv3S

How to enable and use the health features on your Apple Watch

The Apple Watch has a lot of amazing features to use, including voice to text. But did you know you can use your Apple Watch to take better care of yourself? Some of its newest features even pay attention to particular body parts, like your heart. If you are curious about how you can unlock and use these built-in features, you aren’t alone. Read on to enable and use the health features on your Apple Watch.

Kim Komando has the info and procedures here. https://bit.ly/3fVhdZk

10 best features on your new Apple Watch

You have a world of possibilities on your wrist with your Apple Watch. Sure, you can use it to make calls or send texts, but it can do so, so much more. It’s a wearable computer that’s meant to help make your life easier, after all. Whether you’ve just purchased a new Apple Watch or thinking about getting one, you should brush up on all of the awesome ways you can use it to communicate, be productive, and otherwise live your best life.

Kim Komando has the features with screenshots here. https://bit.ly/3lU8o5D

How to Get Offline Maps and Navigation on iPhone

Going for a long drive? Whether you’re deep in a national park or you’re just on a highway in the middle of nowhere, you might not have a cellular signal. Here’s how your iPhone can keep giving you directions while you’re off the grid.

How-to Geek has the info here. https://bit.ly/2VOPumf

8 Super Easy Ways to Use Your iPhone Less

Many of us spend too long on our iPhones, but these easy-to-use and built-in features can help you claim some time back. It’s easy to get carried away with using your iPhone, but it doesn’t have to take over your life. We have a list of very easy changes you can make on your iPhone to help you fight screen addiction. Best of all, these are all steps you can take without downloading any third-party apps.

Make Use Of has the 8 ways here. https://bit.ly/3AB3DCk

Quick Tip of the day

From Jere

8/02/2021

Apple Tech Tips

How to Shrink Text to Fit on One Page in Microsoft Word

Have a small amount of text carrying over to create a new page in your document? Learn how to shrink it to one page in Word. Here, we’ll show you how to shrink text to fit on one page in Microsoft Word. The options differ if you’re using Word on your desktop or the web. So we’ll include them both, so you’re covered either way.

Groovy Post has the steps and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/88QC

TECH ADVICE YOU CAN TRUST™

The National Security Agency, or NSA, collects intel from satellites, cellphones — really, anywhere there are secret communications. You can use the same powerful NSA two-step procedure to clear your smartphone from spyware.

Step 1: Turn it off and wait 10 seconds.

Step 2: Turn it back on.

That’s it. Do it at least once a week. Rebooting, the oldest tech fix out there, can stop hackers from stealing information from your smartphone. The NSA: A government organization that actually listens to you!

Google Is Turning Chrome for Android Into a 2FA Security Key

Google is going to make you use 2FA whether you like it or not. The company is already auto-enabling its custom 2FA system (called 2-Step Verification or 2SV) for compatible Google accounts, and soon, it will use the Android Chrome app to bring more users into the world of 2FA/2SV while increasing the protocol’s security.

Review Geek has the full story here. https://bityl.co/8Afi

From Jere

8/02/2021

Windows and Android Tech Tips

How to Shrink Text to Fit on One Page in Microsoft Word

Groovy Post has the steps and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/88QC

How to Change the Size of Slides in Microsoft PowerPoint

If you’re creating a specific type of slideshow or using the application for a different purpose, you can change the PowerPoint slide size. One size doesn’t always fit all. So if you need a different size for your PowerPoint slides, you have several options. You might use PowerPoint to create a banner for your website, need 35mm slides, or want a widescreen show to maximize your display. We’ll show you how to change the size of the slides in your PowerPoint presentation to fit your particular needs.

Groovy Post has the steps and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/88Qk

How to Improve the Appearance of Word Documents with Designer

The Microsoft Word Designer tool can help you format your document for a consistent look. Here’s how to use it in Word on the web. With Word on the web, you can use a feature called Designer to find formatting issues and correct them. To help you find and fix formatting problems in Word, here’s how to use Designer.

Groovy Post has the steps and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8Acv

How to Move Photos Freely Around Microsoft Word

Though Microsoft Word largely focuses on using those keys in front of you, it also provides some useful tools related to photos. In this how-to, you’ll learn how to move photos freely in just a few steps. Adding a picture or two can add some spark to your document that wouldn’t be possible with text alone. Here’s how to do it.

Groovy Post has the steps and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8Ad7

How to Find and Delete Blank Rows in Microsoft Excel

If you need to clean up your spreadsheet for analysis, you might have to take a bit of time to find and delete blank rows in Excel. Remove them to keep your sheet consistent and correct for analysis. Here are several ways to find and delete blank rows in Excel. Use whichever is most comfortable or convenient for your particular sheet.

Groovy Post has the steps and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/8AdR

TECH ADVICE YOU CAN TRUST™

Step 1: Turn it off and wait 10 seconds.

Step 2: Turn it back on.

Google Is Turning Chrome for Android Into a 2FA Security Key

Review Geek has the full story here. https://bityl.co/8Afi

Your Ancient Android Phone Is About to Lose Gmail and YouTube Sign-In Access

Some people take pride in using a decade-old phone, and honestly, it’s a pretty cool achievement. But it’s probably time for an upgrade. Not only do old phones present security risks, but Google plans to drop sign-in support for all devices running Android version 2.3.7 (or earlier) on September 27th.

Review Geek has the short story here. https://bityl.co/8Ag2

From Jere

7/25/2021

Windows and Android Tech Tips

How to Create a Form With Microsoft Forms

Want an alternative to Google for a form-making tool? We’ll show you how easy it is to create a form with Microsoft Forms. Whether you prefer Microsoft’s applications over Google’s or simply want to compare the options, here’s how to use Microsoft Forms.

Groovy Post has the steps and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/7zmt

15 Must-Have Windows Apps and Software for Any New PC

Got a new computer? Here's the essential Windows 10 software you need when setting up a new PC. While there are dozens of amazing Windows programs, knowing which ones are the must-have software for Windows 10 makes setting up a new installation easier. In no particular order, let's step through 15 essential apps for Windows 10 that everyone should install right away, along with some alternatives.

Make Use Of has a list of 15 here. https://bityl.co/7zo9

The 20 Most Popular Android Apps in the Google Play Store

What are the most popular Android apps? Here are the most downloaded apps in the Google Play Store! For something different, let's take a step back and look at some of the all-time most popular Android apps in the Google Play Store. These are the ones that Android's 2.8 billion active users have downloaded most frequently.

Make Use Of has the list of 20 here. https://bityl.co/7zoJ

5 Android Apps That Will Help You Quit Bad Habits

It can be hard to cut out unhealthy habits, but this collection of Android apps will help you on your way. It's easy to form bad habits without even realizing it. Be it eating junk food, procrastinating, drinking too much alcohol, or anything else, bad habits can become noticeably detrimental in our lives. So, if you're looking to quit your bad habits for good, check out these five Android apps that can help you get started with building a healthier life for yourself.

Make Use Of has the list of 5 here. https://bityl.co/7zoR

9 Useful Android Apps That'll Make Your Phone Smarter

Want a smarter phone? Replace your default camera, SMS, gallery, and other apps with these smarter alternatives.

It only makes sense that the stock and essential Android apps you use every day should get a smarter upgrade as well. Here are smarter alternatives to nine such apps.

Make Use of has the list of 9 here. https://bityl.co/7zoj

Today's Quick Tip...

How to quickly highlight the entire URL in Chrome's/ Mozilla Firefox’s address bar.

Just press the F6 key.

How to assign custom ringtones to your most important contacts

By default, when people call you on your smartphone the ringtone sounds the same regardless of who it is that’s calling you. Just give each of the contacts you want to talk to their custom ringtone! This is easy to do on Android Phones. Just follow the steps below.

Rick’s Daily Tips has the tip here. https://bityl.co/7zpL

How to ensure that System Restore is turned on in Windows 10

Have you updated your PC to Windows 10 from an earlier version of Windows at some time in the past? If so, there’s a very good chance that the System Restore utility was turned off during the update process. When turned on, System Restore makes it easy to roll your Windows installation back to a previous good working state if something ever goes wrong during a program installation or some other serious issue arises. If System Restore is turned off it can’t create any Restore Points, meaning there won’t be one available to you should you ever need it. It’s easy to check whether System Restore has been disabled or not. If you discover that it is currently disabled, you can turn it on with just a few mouse clicks. Simply follow the steps below.

Dave’s Daily Tips has the steps here. https://bityl.co/7zpc

How to Share a Clip of a YouTube Video

If you’d like to share a portion of a YouTube video with someone, you don’t have to share the full video. We’ll show you how to make clips of full YouTube videos on your Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone, and iPad devices.

How-to Geek has the steps and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/7zsA

How to Star Your Favorite Text Messages on Android

We’ve all had that moment where you’re scrolling through text messages trying to find something important that was said. Google’s Messages app for Android lets you “star” those messages to easily find them later on.

How-to Geek has the step and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/7zsI

Hackers, scammers and advertisers are after you – 5 smartphone security steps to take now

Did you know there’s a secret advertiser ID hiding in your smartphone? It can easily be traced directly to you and reveals things like your physical address and IP address. That’s just one of many trackers, IDs, maps, and settings collecting your info. More often than not, this data is all packaged up and sold to the highest bidder. If you want to get serious about security, you have to go beyond the usual steps.

Kim Komando has the security tips here. https://bityl.co/80g2

How to Get Google’s Weather App on Your Android Phone

Google doesn’t list its Weather app on the Play Store, but you can still add it to your home screen by using the official Google app on your Android phone. Here’s how to do it.

How-to Geek has the steps and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/80hH

Tech tip: How to find anyone’s email address online

When it comes to catching up with an old friend or finding contact details for a potential business partner, reaching them by phone may be your first step.

Turn to email. Maybe you wrote down someone’s email address incorrectly, or you have been trying to track down a relative and hit a dead end. I can help.

Kim Komando has the 5 tech tips here. https://bityl.co/80hZ

From Jere

7/25/2021

Apple Tech Tips

How to assign custom ringtones to your most important contacts

Rick’s Daily Tips has the tip here. https://bityl.co/7zpL

How to Share a Clip of a YouTube Video

How-to Geek has the steps and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/7zsA

How to Find and View Saved Passwords on Your iPhone

Whenever you type a username and password into an app or a website on your iPhone, you have the option of saving the login details inside iCloud Keychain. This is an integrated password manager. iCloud Keychain syncs everything between each of your Apple devices, so save your passwords once, and you don’t have to re-enter them anywhere else. Your iPhone also provides direct access to the login details stored inside the iCloud Keychain. If you want to find and view the saved passwords on your iPhone, read this article.

Switchin2Mac has the steps and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/7zw4

5 Best Dictation Apps for iPhone

Are you tired of typing out every idea in your mind? You can use your voice to dictate your notes and documents on your device. These dictation apps for iPhone convert your voice to text on your screen in real-time.

Best Dictation Apps for iPhone

1. Transcribe

2. Evernote

3. Just Press Record

4. Dragon by Nuance

5. Temi Recorder and Transcriber

Switching2Mac has details and screenshots on all 5 apps here. https://bityl.co/7zwc

Getting “No Service” on Your iPhone? 13 Ways to Fix

Don't give up until you've tried them all.

Your iPhone displays a “No Service” notification when it fails to connect to your cellular service provider. Unfortunately, if you live in an area with weak cell phone reception, that’s something you may have to put up with a lot. If not, it’s likely due to buggy software or incorrectly configured network settings.

Work your way through the list of solutions listed, and you should be able to fix the “No Service” issue on the iPhone and start making and receiving calls again.

Switching2Mac has the fixes here. https://bityl.co/7zx9

Hackers, scammers, and advertisers are after you – 5 smartphone security steps to take now

Kim Komando has the security tips here. https://bityl.co/80g2

How to Share a Clip of a YouTube Video

How-to Geek has the steps and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/7zsA

Hidden iPhone Tips and Tricks That Will Make You an iOS Expert

Apple's iOS is a pretty user-friendly mobile operating system, but there's plenty of hidden power under the hood. These tips will help you become a true iPhone guru.

Apple iOS is so full of features that no review or story can cover it all. But we compiled our favorite tips, tricks, and secrets about iOS and the iPhone. Things that will make your day—and your life—more productive, and put you on the path to being an iPhone expert.

PC Magazine has the tips and screenshots here. https://bityl.co/80i8