Mitch Harris
Consumer Technology Expert
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Co-authored Articles (78)
How to Hack Screen Time: 12 Easy Workarounds to Try
Bypass Screen Time restrictions on your iPhone or iPad with these loopholes and workaroundsScreen Time app limits and restrictions can be frustrating. If you’re hoping to bypass the limits and start using your favorite...
How to Copy and Paste on Any Device
A simple guide to copying & pasting text, files, & imagesDo you need to copy text, images, or files from one place to another? Being able to copy and paste is not only useful, but a serious timesaver! The process to copy...
How to
Download Music to MP3 Players
MP3 players give you the ability to play music wherever and anywhere. Whether you have an iPod, SanDisk, Coby, or any other type of player, transferring music from your computer is a pretty straightforward process. Some ...
How to
Attach Phone Charms
Want to add some extra pizazz to your phone? Phone charms and wrist straps are trendy gadgets that are super cute and practical. In this article, we’ll take you through the motions of attaching a phone charm to just ab...
How to Clean a Charging Port Without Damaging Your Device
Clear dust, debris, gunk, and water from your power ports If it's harder than usual to insert your charging cable into the port, the cable pops out, or charging is taking longer than usual, it's likely that dust or other...
5 Ways to Embed a Video File in Microsoft PowerPoint
Quick and easy ways to insert and play a video from a file, YouTube link, and more If you want to spruce up your PowerPoint presentations, you can add a video to your slides. If you have a video file on your computer, yo...
How to Switch On Wireless on an HP Laptop
A simple guide to connect any HP laptop to a Wi-Fi networkIf you want to turn on Wi-Fi on your HP laptop, you can use the Wi-Fi button, key, or switch (if it has one), or enable Wi-Fi through Windows. We spoke with Consu...
How to Remove Water from an iPhone or Android Speaker
Save your Android or iPhone's speaker from water damage with this complete guideDid you accidentally get water inside your phone's speaker? Many modern iPhones and Androids may be water-resistant, but their speakers are ...
Easy Ways to Set Up and Connect to a Local Area Network (LAN)
Set up your own private LAN with or without a routerA local area network (LAN) is a network of devices that are all connected to each other in a single physical location, like a home or office building. This wikiHow will...
4 Easy Ways to Edit Text on Any Website Using HTML
A user-friendly guide to temporarily changing the text on any website with Inspect Element Do you want to edit the text on a web page to fool a friend? Most modern browsers are equipped with Developer Tools, which allows...
Getting Started with OneDrive: How-To Guide for Web & Mobile
A simple walkthrough on getting started with OneDriveThis wikiHow teaches you how to sign up for OneDrive, as well as how to navigate the OneDrive interface, create and upload files and folders, and view your file and fo...
What Does “Awww” Mean? Definition, Responses & More
Send this cute slang term to express approval or admirationSo, you’ve just gotten a text from your crush that says “awww”—what does it mean? How should you respond? Have no fear because we’ve got everything you...
5 Easy Steps to Create a Google Account on Any Device
A step-by-step guide to creating a Google account and Gmail addressDo you want a new Google account? A Google account is the key to accessing all of Google’s products and services, most of which are free. Once you crea...
How to Type an Arrow in Microsoft Word on PC or Mac
A simple guide to inserting an arrow into a Word documentDo you need to use an arrow to point to something? An arrow is mostly used in mathematical equations to show the flow of logic, but you can also use arrows to poin...
Creative and Hilarious Ways to Shut Down Telemarketers and Spam Callers
Shut down scam callers with these funny phone phrasesTelemarketers and spam callers can be super annoying—so why not find a way to turn their calls into a fun game? The next time you get an unwanted call from an unknow...
5 Simple Ways to Clean a Phone Speaker
An in-depth guide to cleaning and minimizing damage to your phone speakers Over time, your smartphone speakers collect lint, dust, and all kinds of dirt that you probably don't see. When you leave them uncleaned for long...
Make Your Android Look Like an iPhone: 6 Easy Methods
Get the best iOS features on your Android phoneIf you have an Android but prefer the look and feel of an iPhone, you’re in luck. The customizability of Android phones makes it easy to simulate the iOS experience withou...
How to
Test a LAN Cable
A LAN cable is a type of ethernet cable that brings an internet connection to TVs and computers. If you’re having connection problems on your devices, then the problem may be a faulty LAN cable. To test the cable, plug...
How to
Clean a USB C Charging Port
Remove dirt and debris from even the tiniest USB-C port Many modern laptops, gaming systems, phones, and tablets now come with USB-C charging ports, which makes it easy to charge different devices with the same style of ...
How to Change Your Cursor Size and Color on a Chromebook
Easily turn your mouse cursor different colors and sizes on your Chromebook laptop Do you want to customize the cursor on your Google Chromebook? You can easily change the cursor color, size, and visibility using the a...
