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 (1978)
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...
6 Easy Ways to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3
Free and easy ways to download your favorite YouTube videos as audio files This wikiHow article teaches you how to convert a YouTube video into an MP3 audio file that you can download onto your computer or smartphone. Th...
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 ...
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" ...
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...
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...
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...
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 Someone's Facebook Password
An easy way to get into someone's account without their Facebook passwordNeed to find someone's Facebook password because of an emergency? If the person is a family member or friend, you may be able to recover their pass...
2 Easy Ways to Import Twitter (X) to Bluesky
Seamlessly move from Twitter to Bluesky with this handy guide If you're migrating from Twitter/X to Bluesky, the new platform can feel lonely until you find people to follow. Fortunately, there are tools available that m...
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...
Easily Download and Install FFmpeg on a Windows PC
Get the FFmpeg audio and video conversion tool running on your PC FFmpeg is an open-source media tool you can use to convert any video format into the one you need. The tool is command-line only, so it doesn't have a gra...
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...
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
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 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...
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...
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...