How to Turn On HTTPS-Only Mode in Mozilla Firefox
If you visit a site with HTTPS-Only Mode turned on and the site does not support HTTPS, you will see an error page similar to this one.
How to Change Your Bluetooth Name on iPhone and iPad
Bluetooth is a short-range communications protocol that allows wireless file transfers and wireless accessory connections with your iPhone or iPad. If you’d like to change your iPhone or iPad’s Bluetooth name, you’ll need to …
How to Uninstall an Application on Windows 10
If you’re running Windows 10 and you don’t need an application anymore, you might want to uninstall it. There are several ways to do it, depending on what type of app it is. Here’s how to uninstall a program in Windows….
How to Automatically Change iPhone and iPad Wallpaper in Dark Mode
If you’d like your iPhone or iPad wallpaper to change when you switch between light and dark mode, you can use special wallpapers provided by Apple that include both light and dark versions. Here’s how to set it up….
How to View Notification Center on iPhone and iPad
Anyone with an iPhone or iPad is familiar with notifications and how overwhelming they can become. Luckily, Apple provides a single location where you can view and manage them called Notification Center. Here’s how to view it…
Can You Disable 911 Emergency Calls on an iPhone?
If you’re thinking about letting a younger child use an iPhone, you might worry about them accidentally calling 911. Due to federal law, you can’t disable emergency calls completely, but there are ways to reduce your chances …
Why Did ’90s PCs Have Keyhole Locks, and What Did They Do?
Back in the 1990s, many IBM PC-compatible machines included cylinder locks on their cases right next to the Turbo and Reset buttons. What did these locks do, and why were they there? Let’s find out!
How to Force “Dark Mode” in Any iPhone App with Smart Invert
If you love Dark Mode but your favorite iPhone or iPad app—or website—doesn’t support Dark Mode, you can force a simulated “Dark Mode” everywhere using Apple’s built-in Smart Invert accessibility feature. Here’s how to se…
How to Use PayPal With Apple’s iPhone and Mac App Store
While purchasing apps or media content with an Apple ID, most people enter a credit or debit card. But if you’d prefer to use PayPal to buy apps from the Apple App Store or the Mac App Store, it’s easy to set up on your iPhon…
How to See Which Processes Are Stopping a Mac from Sleeping
Trying to get a Mac to automatically sleep after a certain period of time can be frustrating. Several things can interrupt the process, including network activity and stubborn apps. Luckily, you can use a handy tab in Activit…
How to Get Windows 10’s Dark Taskbar and Start Menu Back
Prior to the May 2019 Update, Windows 10 utilized a dark Start menu, toolbar, context menus, and action center with light-colored apps. Now it defaults to a light theme by default—and if you enable dark mode, all your apps …
How to Remove Contact Suggestions From the Share Sheet on iPhone and iPad
By default, your iPhone and iPad suggest a list of people whenever you tap the Share button. It’s easy to share things accidentally. Starting with iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, you can remove suggested contacts from the Share sheet….
Before Mac OS X: What Was NeXTSTEP, and Why Did People Love It?
Launching with Steve Jobs’ NeXT Computer in 1988, the NeXTSTEP operating system represented the cutting edge of desktop software design. It became the technological bedrock for Apple’s macOS, iOS, and others. Let’s look at wh…
How to Fix “Allow Untrusted Shortcuts” Grayed Out on iPhone or iPad
If you want to run a Shortcut created and shared by someone else on your iPhone or iPad, you first have to allow untrusted shortcuts to be saved to your device. If this option is grayed out in Settings, though, there’s a way …
How to Test Surround Sound Speakers on Windows 10
Setting up a new surround sound configuration can be daunting with so many speakers to position properly. Luckily, Windows 10 includes a small built-in test program that can help you set it up. Here’s how to access it….
How to Add Folder Shortcuts to the Start Menu’s Left Sidebar on Windows 10
The Windows 10 Start menu includes a handy list of shortcuts to common locations (such as Pictures, Downloads, Settings) in a tiny sidebar. Using Settings, you can customize which shortcuts appear there. Here’s how to do it….
How to Find Latitude and Longitude in Apple Maps
If you’re browsing Apple Maps on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac and you’d like to figure out the latitude and longitude of a particular location, it’s as easy as dropping a pin. Here’s how to do it.
How to Tell If You’re Buying From a Third-Party Seller on Amazon
When you shop on Amazon, it’s important to remember the company also acts as a middleman for independent, third-party businesses. Most of these are trustworthy, but some sell counterfeit goods and items that aren’t as describ…
How to Hide Most Used Apps in the Start Menu on Windows 10
While using Windows 10, you might see a list of “Most Used” apps in your Start menu. Whether you’d like to simplify to Start menu or conceal the list due to privacy concerns, hiding the most used apps list is easy. Here’s how…
A Vintage Atari Is an Amazing Weather Terminal in 2020
That old Atari eight-bit computer (like the Atari 800, XL, or XE series) you have is useful for more than just retro gaming. If you pair it with the new FujiNet network adapter and a weather program, you can get live loca…
How to Quickly Resize the Dock on Mac
The Dock comes in handy as a Mac application launcher, but sometimes it’s too big or too small. Luckily, there are two ways to resize the Dock on your Mac—including one easy way that many people don’t know about. Here’s how…
How to Add a Menu Key to Your Windows 10 PC Keyboard
The Windows 10 Menu key launches a context menu you’d normally access by right-clicking your mouse. However, some keyboards don’t have a Menu key. If yours is missing, you can create one by mapping the Menu function to anoth…
How to Use Sound Recognition on iPhone
Sound Recognition, first introduced in iOS 14, lets iPhone users with hearing loss receive visual alerts when the iPhone detects certain sounds like smoke alarms, sirens, door knocks, and dogs barking. It does this with onboa…
5 Ways to Quickly Open the System Window on Windows 10
Starting with the Windows 10 October 2020 update, Microsoft has removed the System window from the Control Panel. However, the information isn’t gone forever; it now lives in Settings as an About page. Below are five ways to…
How to Re-Enable Focus Assist Notifications on Windows 10
Windows 10’s Focus Assist feature is a handy way of keeping your concentration while working or gaming. Starting with the October 2020 update, Windows 10 now automatically hides certain Focus Assist notifications that alert y…
