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How to Block a Number on iPhone (Calls, Texts and FaceTime)
To block a number on iPhone, open the Phone app, tap Recents, tap the number (or the Info button in the Classic layout), scroll down and…
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How to Screenshot on Windows 11: 6 Easy Ways
The quickest way to take a screenshot on Windows 11 is Win + Shift + S. Drag over the area you want, and it's copied to…
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Laptop Keyboard Not Working? 10 Fixes for Windows 11
Laptop keyboard not working? Restart the laptop first, then turn off Filter keys in Settings → Accessibility → Keyboard, since it can make Windows ignore quick…
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No Sound on Windows 11? 10 Fixes to Get Your Audio Back
No sound on Windows 11? First select the speaker icon on the taskbar, open the device list with the arrow, and make sure the right output…
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Camera Not Working on Windows 11? 10 Fixes to Try
Camera not working? Windows 11 fixes start with the hardware: open the privacy shutter, press any camera key (often Fn plus a function key), and check…
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Microphone Not Working on Windows 11? 9 Fixes That Work
Microphone not working? Windows 11 usually blocks it in one of three places. Check Settings → Privacy & security → Microphone and turn on Microphone access,…
WordPress
How to Back Up a WordPress Site for Free (and Make Sure You Can Restore It)
To back up WordPress site content properly you need two things: the database (posts, pages, users, settings, comments) and the files (mainly the wp-content folder with…
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How to Spot Fake Black Friday Tech Deals and Shopping Scams
Most Black Friday scams fall into four groups: fake shop sites, too-good-to-be-true "was" prices, fake delivery or order texts, and sellers who push you to pay…
Android
How to Set Up a New Android Phone the Right Way (Galaxy, Pixel and Switching From iPhone)
How to set up new Android phone, in short: charge both phones, connect to Wi-Fi, and choose to copy apps and data from your old phone…
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