Even if you have a new account on Instagram, you can quickly change your username or public name to correct typos, or to use a more search-friendly name for your account. We’ll cover how to change your Instagram name on desktop, mobile website, and on the Instagram app. How to Change Your Instagram Name on the Website To change your Instagram display name using its desktop website, go to Instagram....
However, being a techie person myself, I couldn’t just accept that everything was working without actually verifying that the encryption was enabled. So even though I hadn’t played around with a packet sniffer and protocol analyzer, I went ahead and downloaded a network utility that let me actually see the data being transferred back and forth from my computer. I checked the connection when not connected to the VPN and captured some packets and then did the same thing when connected....
What It Means to “Claim” a Business on Google To claim a business on a search engine, you’ll need to prove that you’re the genuine representative of a brand, business, organization, or entity. The end goal is to verify that your business is authentic and the information provided about your business is accurate. By doing so, you get to enjoy extra benefits like improved visibility (claimed businesses rank higher in search results), increase in organic traffic, and consequently, increase in sales....
The good news is that USB ports are easy to clean. It only takes a few minutes to do, and you should do it at least once per month (or maybe more often if you own pets that shed a lot). How to Clean Your Computer’s USB Ports Although specialized tools do exist for cleaning your computer’s USB ports, you don’t have to use them. There are plenty of ways to clean them with a few basic items you probably already have around your home....
We’ll show you how to clip a YouTube video to share as well as limitations or restrictions of the feature. Luckily, you can take advantage of the feature on the YouTube website along with the mobile app. Restrictions and Details for the YouTube Clip Feature The Clip feature is one that must be enabled by the video creator. If you see a video without the Clip button that meets the below requirements, then it’s likely the creator doesn’t allow it....
While Slack doesn’t offer its own polling feature, you can use a few third-party apps. These let you set up a poll and take advantage of extra features you may find useful. Here’s how to create a poll in Slack with two popular, full-featured apps. Note: You can use the following instructions in the Slack desktop app or on the web. In addition to the links provided, you can obtain the apps from the Slack App Directory....
While you can preview paid-for Steam games for free, or indeed play many free-to-play games, many of the best Steam games available on the platform require you to purchase them. Unfortunately, a Steam pending transaction error can stop you in your tracks. If you spot this error, here’s what you’ll need to do to fix the issue. Check for Steam Outages A Steam pending transaction issue isn’t a cause for alarm, and you can usually resolve it by following a few simple steps (or by allowing for the purchase to process fully, which could take a few minutes)....
This error code is most often reported by Google Chrome users. The good news is that there are multiple fixes for this problem. This guide will not only help you understand what the error code is but also how to correct it. What Is Twitch Error Code 3000? Twitch error code 3000 is a multimedia decoding error. It means a browser cannot properly translate the stream information, which results in something like an endless loading screen....
Plus, you can forward your emails when you want to read and reply from a different email address, or you want someone else to receive on your behalf and reply while you’re away. Whatever your reasons, we’ll show you how to forward Outlook emails to Gmail so you can send and receive mail wherever you want. How to Forward Outlook Email to Gmail Whether you just set up a new email account or you don’t want to miss an important email while on the go, here are the steps you need to take to forward Outlook to Gmail....
Fortunately, there are a couple of workarounds that can help you avoid sending read receipts on Snap’s popular social media platform. One of them is an unofficial hack, popularly referred to as “half-swiping,” which you can use to peek at new messages. If you have trouble “half-swiping” on Snapchat, you can use another unofficial technique based on shutting down your phone’s internet—a.k.a. the “Airplane Mode” method. This tutorial will walk you through both methods....
Word offers many features that help you present a wide range of different documents, and some can be confusing if you’re unfamiliar with them. One of these is the Insert PDF to Word tool, which enables you to insert a PDF file into a Word document in its entirety, or by attaching it as a clickable object. There are several different ways you can go about importing a PDF to Word, and we’re going to show you a few so you can choose the one that’s best suited to your situation....
By the time we’ve finished this guide, hopefully you’ll know everything there is to know about creating thumbnails on YouTube. Free Image Editing Software for Thumbnails To start with, you’ll need to download free image editing software. We would suggest using GIMP – the GNU image manipulation program. It’s free, open source, and our tutorial will be based on using GIMP, so you can follow along. Download GIMP here. Once you have downloaded GIMP, open the installer and go through the installation process....
Depending on the site you’re monitoring for updates, you can be alerted about anything — breaking news stories, brand-new products, blog updates, new cars, updated software, etc. A website monitor can even be helpful for knowing when a website goes offline. Some websites have built-in monitoring tools that you can use to stay updated with them when they release new content. Others might not have any such capabilities, but there are still third-party services you can utilize to monitor those pages for changes....
To learn how to play Pokemon games on a PC, you’ll need to brush up on your knowledge on emulators for both the DS and Gameboy first. How To Install An Emulator For Pokemon If you want to play the official Pokemon games, there are two routes you can take. You can either use a Nintendo DS emulator to play games from 2006 to 2017, or use a Gameboy emulator for games before 2006....
Some GIF websites provide you with a download option which makes saving a GIF simple. However, you might not have this option, or you may be using your mobile device. Here, we’ll show you how to download a GIF on your various devices. Look for a Download Option If you want to save animated images from a popular GIF website like Imgur, you can check for the site’s download option....
Once you find and collect all of your connections in your friends list on Facebook though it might get difficult to remember everyone you have there. When that happens, Facebook has a pretty useful system of filters that you can use to search your friends list for one specific person. How to Search Your Facebook Friends by Name The main option that most people use when searching for someone in their Facebook friends list is searching by name....
Why Is Roku Overheating? Overheating is one of the most common issues with Roku, and other similar streaming devices. But there isn’t just one general reason why it happens. In fact, it can overheat because: Your Roku device is placed in a closed environment and has no proper airflow to keep it cool. Your Roku device is placed in direct sunlight which heats its surface and electronics inside. Your Roku is placed near a heating system such as an electric heater or radiator....
But if you’ve lost your Samsung TV remote, don’t worry — it’s still possible to control your Samsung TV without it. This guide will explain how to turn on a Samsung TV without a remote. How to Turn On a Samsung TV Without Remote There are two easy ways to turn your Samsung smart TV on: change channels and access your TV’s menus without a Samsung remote. Below, we’ll explain how to use these methods to start your TV without a controller....
This tutorial covers using a PS5 controller on your Mac or PC. Before connecting a controller to your computer, turn off the PS5 controller. Press and hold the PlayStation (PS) button until the controller’s indicator light or status light goes off. When that’s done, you can connect the controller to your computer with a USB cable or wirelessly. USB Wired Connection For a wired USB connection, use the Type-A to Type-C cable included in the PS5 packaging....
What is Mobile Hotspot Tethering? Most phones or devices that can connect to the cellular network to access the Internet can share that connection. It can share it with devices in a very small area via WiFi or Bluetooth connection. The part where you connect your device to a phone is the tethering part. Technically, anytime you connect two devices, wirelessly or with a wire like a USB cable, you’re tethering them....
