Pranay Parab
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How to Delete a User Account on Mac
If you’ve recently stopped sharing your Mac with others, then you should consider deleting unused user accounts on the machine. We’ll show you how to safely delete user accounts on macOS. → Read More
How to Transfer Your Apple Music Playlists to Spotify
Music streaming services make it a little difficult to move your favorite songs when you decide to change your preferred service. If you’re moving from Apple Music to Spotify, we’ll show you how to take your playlists with you. → Read More
How to Appear Offline on PS5
If you don’t want to let your friends know when you’ve logged in to your PlayStation 5, you can choose to hide your online status. We’ll show you how to appear offline on the PS5—both from the console and the PlayStation App. → Read More
How to Hide Red Notification Badges on Mac
If you find yourself bothered by the red notification badges—usually indicating that you have unread messages or emails—on app icons on your Mac, you can easily turn them off. We’ll show you how to quickly hide red notification badges on Mac. → Read More
How to Find the Serial Number of Xbox Series X|S Console or Controller
You’re going to need the Xbox Series X|S’s serial number to check its warranty status or to create service requests. We’ll make that easy by showing a few different ways to find the Xbox Series X|S serial number. → Read More
How to Send Disappearing Photos and Videos in WhatsApp
Want to send Snapchat-style disappearing photos or videos in WhatsApp? The Facebook-owned messaging service allows you to do that. This feature is called “View Once.” Here’s how to use it in WhatsApp. → Read More
How to Connect an Xbox Wireless Controller with an Android Phone
The Xbox Wireless Controller—also known as the Xbox Series X|S controller—is a good gaming accessory that isn’t just for Xbox. Today, we’ll show you how to use the Xbox Wireless Controller with your Android phone. → Read More
What Do the Status Icons Mean on Apple Watch?
Ever been confused by the various colorful icons showing up at the top of your Apple Watch’s screen? We’ve been there, too. To fix that, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of all Apple Watch status icons and what they mean. → Read More
How to Cancel Your Audible Subscription
If you aren’t listening to as many audiobooks as you used to, you might be considering ending your Audible membership. You can’t do this using the app, but we’ll show you how to do it quickly on the Audible website. → Read More
How to Check Version History in Google Slides
Collaborating on Google Slides presentations can get chaotic if multiple people are constantly making changes. If anyone makes an error, the ability to check version history in Google Slides makes it easy to fix. Here’s how you can do that. → Read More
How to Hide the Red Dot on an Apple Watch
Whenever you have unread notifications on your Apple Watch, you’ll see a red dot at the top of the watch face. If you want a clean look, you can hide the red dot, and we’ll show you how. → Read More
How to Download Spotify Songs to Your Apple Watch
Spotify lets you save songs and podcasts to your Apple Watch, which means you can go for a run without leaving your music behind. Today we’re going to show you how to start downloading those songs and podcasts. → Read More
How to Take a Screenshot with a Visible Mouse Cursor in Windows 10
It’s easy to take screenshots in Windows 10. However, you can’t grab a screenshot that includes your mouse cursor in the image unless you use a workaround or a third-party tool. We’ll show you how to do both. → Read More
How to Turn on Dark Mode in Google Sheets
Google Sheets lets you use a dark background, which is easier on the eye. We’re going to show you how to enable dark mode in Google Sheets on Android, iPhone, and desktop. → Read More
How to Turn Off the Xbox Series X|S
Microsoft’s Xbox Series X|S consoles include an Instant-On mode enabled by default, so when you turn off your Xbox, it goes in standby mode. We’ll show you several ways to fully power it down. → Read More
How to Turn Off Game Achievement Notifications on Xbox Series X|S
When you hit certain gaming milestones on the Xbox Series X|S, you’ll see achievement labels on the screen. If you find these notifications distracting, you can turn them off. Here’s how. → Read More
How to Check Version History in Google Sheets
Google Sheets maintains a detailed version history of all the changes or edits you’ve made to your spreadsheets. Here’s how to check your edit log, add version names, and restore them when necessary. → Read More
How to Connect a PS5 Controller to an Android Phone
The DualSense controller, which ships with Sony’s PlayStation 5 console, also works with Android phones. We’re going to show you how to connect the PS5 controller with your Android phone. → Read More
How to See the Edit History of a Cell in Google Sheets
Need to check who made changes to a particular cell in Google Sheets? Good news: Google Sheets does have a feature that shows you who made changes, along with a time stamp. → Read More
How to Quickly Add Rows and Columns to a Table in Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word allows you to create neat tables within documents. Once a table is created, there are several easy ways to add more rows or columns, and we’re going to show you how to do just that. → Read More