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 & security
- Windows
- Linux
- Microsoft Office
- HTML & CSS
- Independent publishing
Why
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Co-authored Articles (2030)
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
How to Comment with Pictures on TikTok (And Why Some Can't)
Learn how to reply to a TikTok video with a photo or GIFIf you've seen people posting photos instead of text in TikTok comments, you're probably wondering how they did it. While not all TikTok users can post pictures in...
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...
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...
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" ...
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...
How to Start Windows in Safe Mode: 6 Easy Options
A step-by-step guide to get your PC into safe mode Windows Safe Mode is an excellent tool for troubleshooting, as it prevents startup programs from running and loads only the bare minimum software and drivers. Whether y...
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
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 ...
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 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...
How to
Reset an iPad Without the Password
A step-by-step guide to reset an iPad with or without a home buttonIf you're locked out of your iPad Mini or other iPad model because you forgot the passcode, don't worry—you can easily reset the iPad to remove the pas...
Turn Off Microsoft Defender in Windows 10: Temporarily or Permanently
Easy step-by-step guide to disable Defender antivirus protection This wikiHow guide will show you how to turn off Microsoft Defender (formerly Windows Defender) in Windows 10. Microsoft Defender can be disabled in Sett...
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 Stop Getting Voicemail on an iPhone: Steps for All Carriers
Manage your voicemails easily with these simple stepsThis wikiHow teaches you how to disable voicemail on your iPhone. In most cases, the only way to disable your voicemail is to contact your mobile provider—this is be...
4 Ways to See TikTok Profiles & Videos Without People Knowing
Browse TikTok secretly with this helpful privacy guide Want to check out someone's TikTok profile but don't want them to find out? Don't worry—if you haven't enabled Profile View History, nobody will know you've looked...
How to
Recover Permanently Deleted Files in Windows 10
Did you accidentally delete an irreplaceable file from your Windows 10 PC? It happens to the best of us! Fortunately, there are many safeguards in place that make it easy to recover your files before they are gone foreve...