Have you ever been locked out of an account? You could have tried to enter the wrong password too many times or failed a CAPTCHA test. Some accounts lock you out when they detect suspicious activity. It’s not always your fault — outside forces can get into your account and change your passwords, locking you out. The same can happen with your Apple ID. That’s why Apple lets you set trusted contacts to help you regain access to your data....

Set Up Your Email on iPhone or iPad To get started, go to Settings > Mail. Next, tap on Accounts > Add Account. Now tap the email service you want to add. Here I’m going to set up my Outlook.com account. Choosing Outlook.com will cover any Microsoft account like @hotmail, @live, or @outlook. But whichever service you pick you’ll then need to log into your account. So, for example, if you choose Gmail, you need to log into your Google account....

We’ll explain how you can view hidden files on your Mac, but first, let’s cover a few important details. Why Should Your Mac Hide Files From You? Some files on macOS need to stay safely where they are—unaltered. You could even go so far as to brick your Mac if you accidentally delete or change one of these files. These include directories, libraries, and files that keep macOS running smoothly....

You may have heard that sitting too much can be bad for your health but what’s exactly behind that idea and how can we fix it? Let’s look at how to sit at your computer to avoid pain, tightness, and fatigue. Sitting sounds like an innocent act but as Dr. Kelly Starrett explains, there’s a lot to it, and most people don’t sit correctly which creates pain, stiffness, and fatigue as muscles become shortened and weak over time....

PaperKarma is an interesting app available on Android, iOS, and Windows Phone that aims to stop wasteful and unwanted paper mail using your smartphone. How to Use PaperKarma Install the app on your device (links below) or open a browser on your smartphone and type: pri.vc/download in the address bar. After it’s installed, you’ll need to create an account. You do need to include your name, email, and home or business mailing address....

Take a Screenshot on Your Chromebook Note: To take a shot you need to know where the F5 key or the “Show all open windows” key is. On most Chromebooks, the function keys aren’t labeled like they are on a Windows keyboard, for example. So, it’s important you know where the key is and what it looks like. The F5 key on a Chromebook is located on the top row of keys just above the 6 key on the number row....

Well, worry not. There are a number of different ways that you can transfer your contacts from your Android phone to your new iPhone with a minimum of fuss. If you’re ready to make the switch, then here’s how to transfer contacts from Android to iPhone. How to Use the Move to iOS App If you’ve not yet set up your new iPhone, there is a useful app called Move to iOS that you can install on your Android phone to help make the process as smooth as possible....

In this tutorial, we will show you the steps to trigger the EDL Mode on your Nokia 3.2 device. This budget offering from the Finnish smartphone manufacturer comes with the Android One OS. It automatically translates to a clean, stock Android experience and faster Android upgrades. Along the same lines, Android One devices are known to have a rich collection of tweaks up their sleeves. However, these customizations, if not executed properly, could result in a bootloop or bricked device....

What does a Chip bot do on Discord? How can one use it on Discord? We are here to provide all the answers for you! I know you’re wondering what you can achieve with a Chip bot on your Discord. Well, we are here to guide you. Let’s go through the bot’s features. Adding Chip Bot to Discord One can do more on Discord than send messages, video calls, or voice chat with friends....

Dropbox for Android as a Notepad This issue happened to me at a conference at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, and since the internet connection had also decided to die, I remembered this cool feature you can use in a pinch. This will work whether you’re connected to the internet or not. Open Dropbox for Android and choose the folder where you want to save the text file. For example, here I created a Notes folder in my Documents folder....

You still need your regular login credentials to log in to OneDrive, but the personal vault folder requires strong authentication or the second step of verification to access it. Using Personal Vault in Microsoft OneDrive On the web, log into your OneDrive account and find the new “Personal Vault” folder and click on it. Then you’ll need to sign in to your Microsoft account and set up a second mode of verification....

Did you log into your Instagram from your friend’s account? Great! Now, Instagram will save your account on your mobile with the help of the default Instagram feature. Well, this feature is to ease switching between different accounts quickly. So, when you open your profile next time, you won’t have to enter credentials again and again. However, sometimes this feature can cause problems when you accidentally leave your account remembered on Instagram....

You aren’t stuck with using the default app, however. You can easily reset your default apps on Android and switch to another app you prefer to use by following the steps below. How to Reset Individual Apps on Android There is a couple of ways to go about resetting apps on your Android device. You can reset a specific app or go nuclear and reset them all. We’ll start with how to reset individual default apps on Android....

Good News for all Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) (SM-A810f) users. Now you can install Custom Recovery TWRP Recovery On Galaxy A8 2016. Today we will guide on How to Root and Install TWRP Recovery On Galaxy A8 2016. TWRP Recovery is a Custom Recovery which is also known as TeamWin Recovery built with a touchscreen-enabled interface which allows users to install third-party firmware and backup the current system, which are often unsupported by stock recovery images....

Good News for all HTC U Play users. Now you can install Custom TWRP Recovery on HTC U Play. Today we will guide on How to Root and Install TWRP For HTC U Play. TWRP Recovery is a Custom Recovery which is also known as TeamWin Recovery built with a touchscreen-enabled interface which allows users to install third-party firmware and backup the current system, which is often unsupported by stock recovery images....

Set Up Email on Windows Phone The process of adding a new email account is simple. On your phone go to Settings > System > Email+Accounts. Then in the Add an Account screen select the email service you’re setting up. Here I’m using Outlook.com, but the process is virtually the same setting up the others. You’ll need to enter in the email address and sign in with your account password....

Steam has had an in-home streaming feature for ages. Now referred to as “Remote Play” it allows you to stream games from a powerful gaming PC to another Steam client. At first this meant streaming to a laptop or HTPC, but Valve have created Steam apps for mobile devices as well. Including the iPad! Android users had been enjoying Steam Remote play via the Steam Link app for about a year before iOS users finally got their turn....

Facebook Messenger has a default notification sound that ‘dings’ or ‘pings’ each time you receive a text. The ‘dings’ may be unnoticeable at first, but over time, it becomes annoying. Besides, your friends on Facebook keep texting you. So if you’re constantly around other people, there is a high chance they’re tired of hearing the messenger alerts. It’s easy to deactivate Facebook Messenger Sounds. The article will address the different ways you can silence the Messenger alerts....

Note: This How-to only applies to YouTube accounts that were pre-existing before being connected to a Google account. If you log in to YouTube using a Google account you will not see the option to unlink it. Step 1 First of all, you will want to go to YouTube.com and sign in to it with your Google account, as seen below. Step 2 After logging in, on the top right side of the page, click the arrow next to your username and, in the menu that pops below, click Account....

Xiaomi’s sub-brand POCO has a separate fanbase and after getting an individual smartphone brand, POCO has released a couple of devices and Poco M2 is one of them. The Poco M2 has been launched in September 2020 which is a budget all-rounder smartphone running Android 10 (MIUI 11) out of the box. If you happen to own a Poco M2 and are looking for ways to unlock the bootloader of the phone then, you are at the right place....