Nicole Levine, MFA
wikiHow Technology Writer
Education
- MFA in Creative Writing, Portland State University
- BA in Arts and Letters, Portland State University
- BA in Social Science, Portland State University
Expertise
- Internet privacy
- Online safety
- Tech troubleshooting
- Windows
- Microsoft Office
- Creative writing
- Music history
- Independent publishing
- LGBTQ+ topics
Why
Secret Talents
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Co-authored Articles (2002)
How to Take a Screenshot on a Windows PC: 8 Simple Tricks
The complete guide to capturing screenshots on Windows Need to take a screenshot on your Windows PC? Whether you want to capture the full screen or just one window or area, there are several quick and easy ways to take s...
How to Clear Your Web Browser Cache on Any Platform
Easily clear the cache on Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone, & iPad While your browser cache usually helps websites load faster, it can sometimes prevent you from seeing the most up-to-date version of a webpage. In some case...
Easy Ways to Know Someone Blocked You on WhatsApp
Easy ways to tell you're blocked on Android & iPhone If you're having trouble messaging someone on WhatsApp, you might be wondering if they blocked you. Because WhatsApp allows users to disable features like "Last seen" ...
Recovering a Disabled Facebook Account: Appeal & Reactivation Guide
Easily reopen your deactivated Facebook profile with this handy guideDid Facebook disable your account for no reason? If you didn't violate Facebook's community policies, you can easily submit an appeal to recover your d...
The Ultimate Guide to Hacking for Beginners
The complete beginner's guide to hacking In popular media, hackers are portrayed as villainous characters who illegally gain access to computer systems and networks. In truth, a hacker is simply someone who has a vast un...
How to
Hard Reset an iPhone
Is your iPhone unresponsive? Performing a hard reset (or hard restart) of your iPhone is an easy way to restart your iPhone when pressing buttons or using the on-screen menu items isn't working. Hard-resetting your iPhon...
7 Easy Ways to Download YouTube Videos
Simple tricks to save YouTube videos to any device Is there a YouTube video you want to watch offline? Downloading from YouTube makes it easy to watch your favorite videos when you don't have an internet connection. The ...
Locking Your Facebook Account on an iPhone, Android, or Computer
Keep stalkers and strangers out of your profile with this locking guide Have you found a Facebook profile with a blue shield and keyhole? This icon means the user has activated profile lock, which restricts most of their...
How to
Allow Pop–ups
This wikiHow teaches you how to allow pop-up ads and notifications in your web browser. While sometimes irritating, pop-ups may be essential for certain websites to function properly. Nearly all web browsers disable pop...
Viewing a Private Instagram Profile: Is it Possible?
Do you want to see someone's private Instagram posts, stories, or Reels without following them first? The truth is, you can only view a private Instagram account by following that user. This wikiHow article will give you...
How to Delete a Facebook Page: Step-by-Step Guide
Permanently delete a Facebook Page on your computer, phone, or tabletNeed to delete a Facebook business, fan, or theme Page that you manage? It's easy! This wikiHow guide will teach you how to delete a Facebook Page usin...
How to
Enable Cookies in Your Internet Web Browser
Seeing pop-ups about blocked cookies as you browse the web? You may not have cookies enabled. Cookies are pieces of data that help your browser remember things like usernames, passwords, and website preferences. All web ...
Easily View a List of People You Have Requested to Follow on Instagram
Find out who hasn't accepted your follow requests While it's easy to see who has requested to follow you on Instagram, it can be tricky to see a list of who ''you've'' requested to follow. But don't worry, it's still pos...
How to Get Information About a Phone Number For Free
Check and get information from an unknown phone number for free Want to find out who owns a landline or mobile phone number? Doing a reverse phone number lookup is an easy way to get personal information, including the n...
The Best Ways to Earn Free Microsoft Points
Quickly earn points for gift cards, controllers, in-game items, & moreIf you have a Microsoft account, you can earn Microsoft Rewards points by searching the web with Bing, shopping the Microsoft Store, playing Xbox game...
How to to Access Email on a Computer, Phone, or Tablet
Simple step-by-step instructions for accessing your email account Email is one of the most common and efficient means of communication, but do you know how to access it? Logging into your email account is very easy, so d...
How to Bypass Gmail Phone Verification
Create a new Gmail address or recover an account without a phone number If you need to verify a phone number for Gmail but don't have one, there are still ways to sign up! In many regions, you can tap the '''Skip''' opti...
How to Get the URL for Any Image
Get the web address for any picture onlineDo you need to find the direct web address for an image on the web? If you want to post a picture to a website, blog, or forum or even download it to your computer, it'll be help...
How to Fix if You Can't Access a Particular Website
This wikiHow teaches you what to do when you can't access one particular website. If you can load the website on other computers, phones, tablets, or networks, there could be an issue with your device, web browser, or Wi...
Delete Your Facebook Account Permanently on Mobile & Desktop
Break up with Facebook from your Android, iPhone, iPad, or computer Are you done with doom scrolling? Having Facebook can be fun, but it can also turn into poor behavior that you don't like, like scrolling until 3 am. Th...