Brandon Phipps
Technology Specialist
Education
- AAS, Computer Technology, Heald College
Professional Achievements
- Published Author of "The MSP Hustle: How to Avoid the Con and Choose A Managed Service Provider"
- 99% IT uptime for customers since 2011
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Co-authored Articles (31)
How to Change a Windows Password Using Command Prompt
Easily change the password for any account on your Windows computer Did you forget the password to one of your Windows user accounts? Maybe you are an administrator who wants to change the password for another user. I...
How to Tell if Your Phone Has Been Tapped
Look for the signs that your phone is being monitoredAre you worried that your phone is being tapped or monitored? There are a number of signs that may indicate a tracked phone, as well as several measures you can take t...
3 Simple Ways to Open & Convert HEIC Photos on a Windows PC
An easy-to-follow guide to open or convert HEIC files on Windows Did somebody send you a file that's in the HEIC format? When somebody who has an iPhone or an iPad takes a photo, the picture is usually saved as an HEIC ...
How to Connect a Printer to Your Laptop or Desktop
Easily link a wired or wireless printer to your computer This wikiHow teaches you how to connect a wired or wireless printer to your Windows or Mac computer. It’s easy to get the printer set up, but the steps vary de...
Easy Ways to Find the WPS PIN for Printers: Common + Specific Models
An easy-to-follow guide for locating the Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN on printersDo you need to find the WPS PIN for your printer? WPS stands for '''W'''i-Fi '''P'''rotected '''S'''etup and allows your printer and router to...
How to
Access Blocked Websites
Are you trying to access a website that's blocked at school or work? If your network administrator (or your parents) restricted your access to a website, getting around the block might seem tricky. Fortunately, you have ...
How to
Change Your Password from Your Windows 10 Lock Screen
If you've forgotten the password to a computer that runs Windows 10, or you simply want to change your password, one of the easiest solutions is to change your password directly from your Windows 10 lock screen. This art...
How to View MP4 Videos on an iPhone or iPad (4 Free Options)
Quick and easy ways to watch MP4 files on your Apple deviceThis wikiHow teaches you how to open an MP4 file on iPhone and iPad. MP4 is a common video format, used on all devices. You can open videos using the Files or Ph...
How to
Fax from a Computer
This wikiHow teaches you how to send a fax from your computer. Both Windows and Mac computers have built-in fax programs which will allow you to send a fax if you have a fax modem or printer attached to your computer. If...
How to
Convert DVD to MP4
''Easy MP4 playback on any device with this fast guide'' This wikiHow teaches you how to convert a DVD's contents into an MP4 file on your computer, which will allow you to play the DVD without having the disc itself. Ke...
How to
Remember a Forgotten Password
Forgetting a password to a computer or an online account can prove disastrous in this day and age. Unfortunately, it happens to most people at one point or another. With so much happening from day to day, it's easy to lo...
4 Simple Ways To Add an HP Printer to a Wireless Network
Print wirelessly from any HP printer This wikiHow article teaches you how to connect a wireless HP printer to your Wi-Fi network. Doing so will allow you to print from a computer on the same network without attaching the...
How to Tell if a USB Cable Supports Hi Speed & Fast Charging
Find out the speed of your USB cable in secondsDo you need a high-speed USB cable? Are you having a tough time telling if a USB cable you own or are thinking of purchasing supports high-speed data or fast charging? Faste...
How to Download YouTube Videos as MP4: Safe & Easy Options
Download high-quality MP4s of your favorite YT videosIf you want to download a video for later viewing, even online, your best option is to download it as an MP4. These files can be viewed on almost all video programs, l...
How to Make Your Phone Harder to Track
Make it nearly impossible for hackers and other third-parties to track your phone Do you want to make it nearly impossible to track your phone? In today's society, most people are becoming increasingly reliant on their...
How to Connect an Xbox One Controller to an Xbox One (Plus, Series S/X)
Learn how to connect an Xbox One controller to your iPhoneThere are two ways you can connect your controller to your Xbox One: wirelessly or wired via a USB to Micro-USB cable. There are also ways to connect your Xbox On...
How to Network Computers: Windows or macOS
Use a wireless home network or ad-hoc method A computer network is a group of 2 or more computers connected by a common communications link so that data, resources and peripheral devices can be shared between them. Alt...
How to Open MP4 Files on Android Phone and Tablet
A quick and easy guide to play an MP4 file using VLC media player Do you have an MP4 video file on your Android that won't play? Android phones and tablets will open most MP4 files in their default player app. However, i...
The 5 Best Ways to Convert HEIC Photos to JPG on a Mac
Easily convert HEIC image files from your iPhone to JPG on your MacWhen you take a photo on an iPhone or iPad, it’s saved by default as an HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) file. While HEIC images are high-quality...
How to
Make an *.Lrc File
LRC files are files that, with the appropriate software or hardware, can display the lyrics to a certain song as it's played. Although there is a variety of web sites offering free downloads of *.LRC files, sometimes you...
