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About Harry Guinness

Harry Guinness writes occasionally when he’s not busy skiing, sailing, partying, lifting weights, or otherwise dodging responsibility. His main areas of interest are himself, gin, and crazy people with interesting stories to tell. When people won’t pay him to write ill-thought-out opinion pieces, he covers photography, technology, and culture. You can follow him on Twitter.

Latest Articles

How Secure Are Face ID and Touch ID?

Apple claims Face ID and Touch ID are secure, and for the most part that's true.

How To Get Verified On Facebook

Verification—that hallowed blue tick—is a pretty big deal on Twitter, but it’s also a thing on Facebook.

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Can you Replace the Battery in Your MacBook?

The battery is often the first part to really fail in older MacBooks.

How to Protect Your Privacy on Facebook

In response to the Cambridge Analytica fiasco and the new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Facebook has started making it easier for people to control who and what can see and use your data on Facebook.

How to Create the Perfect Facebook Cover Photo

Your Facebook profile says a lot about you.

How to Remove Google From Your Life (And Why That’s Nearly Impossible)

Google can feel pretty pervasive and, if you’re concerned about your privacy, that might worry you.

How to Remove Facebook from Your Life (And Why That’s Nearly Impossible)

The #DeleteFacebook campaign is a pretty clear call to action, but most people saying they want to delete their account never do.

Can You Upgrade the RAM in Your Mac?

While Macs certainly aren't as easy to upgrade as a typical PC, it's surprisingly simple to upgrade some components like RAM---especially if you've got a Mac desktop or an older laptop.

Can You Upgrade the Hard Drive or SSD In Your Mac?

Macs have a reputation for being hard to upgrade or repair, but that isn't always true.

How to Clear Your Facebook Search History

Search histories can tell a lot about you, and that's especially true of Facebook's search history.

What’s the Difference Between Facebook and Facebook Lite

Facebook Lite is an Android app designed for low speed connections and low spec phones.

How to Hide Your Online Status in WhatsApp

By default, WhatsApp shows your friends whether you're online now or when you were last online.

How To Turn Off Facebook Messenger’s Annoying M Suggestions

Facebook killed their M chat bot a few months back because it was more artificially stupid than artificially intelligent.

Can You Use a Fake Name On Facebook?

Facebook has always had a real names policy, where you agree that your profile name is “the name go by in everyday life.

How to Listen to Audible Audiobooks on Your Sonos

Audible, Amazon’s subscription audiobook service, was conspicuously absent from Sonos for the last few years.

How to Hide the Annoying Red Number Badges on iPhone App Icons

Nobody reads every single email, and over time, that unread notification count just grows and grows until all your app icons have a huge number in a red bubble.

Stupid Geek Tricks: How to Fake a Web Page Screenshot (without Photoshop)

With April Fool’s Day coming up, now is the time to start thinking about some good ways to play pranks on your friends.

How to Use Apple Music on Your Sonos

Although Apple has a bad reputation for playing nice with the other kids, some services, like Apple Music, are nicely cross platform.

How to Record and Edit Slow Motion Videos on Your iPhone

Slow motion video recording is one of the coolest features on the iPhone.

How to Use Spotify on Your Sonos Speaker

Spotify is the most popular music streaming service in the world and Sonos is one of the top brands of smart speakers.

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