If you are upgrading to the 2018 iPad Pro from an iPad with Touch ID, you will be in for a surprise when you try and take a screenshot on the new iPad Pro. This is because due to the lack of a home button, the process of taking a […]
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How to export your Google Allo chat history and media files
Google recently announced that its short-lived chat app Google Allo will cease to exist starting sometime in March 2019. If you use Allo, you’ll need to export Google Allo chat histories and media files before then, otherwise, you’ll lose them forever! The guide below will show you how to save all your data from Allo […]
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How to Find iPhone XR UDID
For some reason, Apple has made it more difficult to find the Unique Device ID (UDID) of the iPhone XR and iPhone XS. While an average joe is unlikely to be bothered by this, it will create an issue for developers who require the UDID to register their device in […]
Read Moreindoor growing under lights, with leslie halleck
MY HOUSEPLANTS are sulking, whispering among themselves, “Why doesn’t that woman get us some more light in here?” And then before I know it, seed-starting season will begin with leeks and onions, but what’s the right light to make those plants happiest indoors? Leslie Halleck is author of “Gardening Under Lights: the Complete Guide for […]
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How to Downgrade from iOS 12.1.1 to iOS 12.1 on iPhone and iPad
Earlier this week, Apple released iOS 12.1.1 for compatible iPhones and iPad. While minor in nature, iOS 12.1.1 enhances a number of existing new features for improved usability. However, if for some reason, if you want to downgrade back to iOS 12.1 after using iOS 12.1.1, follow this guide. A […]
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How to Use ECG App on Apple Watch Series 4
With the release of watchOS 5.1.2, Apple enabled the ECG and irregular heart rate feature on Apple Watch Series 4. If you are a Series 4 owner or are just curious as to how the feature works, check out our guide below. Requirements It goes without saying that you must […]
Read MoreSamsung’s S-Pen – The ultimate guide
The Samsung Galaxy Note phones are among the most popular and powerful Android devices every year. We are in the eighth generation with the Galaxy Note 9 — remember, Samsung skipped the Galaxy Note 6 and went straight from the Note 5 to the Note 7. Each device has come with a variant of the […]
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A complete guide to hosting your first holiday party
How To Throw A Holiday Party: A Complete Guide – HelloGiggles A complete guide to hosting your first holiday party
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7 ways to achieve thicker eyebrows when you’ve waxed them all to hell
How To Get Thicker EyeBrows If You Waxed Or Tweezed Too Much – HelloGiggles 7 ways to achieve thicker eyebrows when you’ve waxed them all to hell
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iPad Pro (2018): How to Hard Reset
Like most computers and portable devices, when your iPad Pro (2018) is acting up or when you encounter a bug, your first instinct is to force restart or hard reset your iPad Pro. This nifty trick takes care of small bugs in the operating system (everything from battery issues to […]
Read MoreHow to install OxygenOS beta on your OnePlus device
Your OnePlus smartphone ships with a skinned version of Android known as OxygenOS. OnePlus is pretty good about issuing updates in a timely manner to its smartphones, even older ones like the OnePlus 3. However, if those updates aren’t fast enough for you, there’s always OxygenOS beta. If you want to be on the cutting […]
Read MoreHere’s how to join the Samsung One UI beta program
Samsung Samsung will soon launch the One UI beta program. The beta will be available for the Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9 Plus, and Galaxy Note 9 in certain countries this month. Samsung plans to release One UI in early 2019. Fresh off its announcement of its revamped One UI software design, Samsung also announced the […]
Read MoreGoogle Keep Notes: What it is, how to use it, and where to download!
Google Keep Notes is one of the simplest and best free note taking apps on mobile. It’s available on Android, iOS, and through your web browser. The app recently changed from just Google Keep to Google Keep Notes. The app is otherwise the same, though. It’s just a minor rename from Google. It seems like a […]
Read MoreHow to get the most out of the LG V40 ThinQ Sound Quality and Effects menu
By retaining the headphone jack, the LG V40 is able to reproduce high-quality audio that takes advantage of the integrated Hi-Fi DAC. Of course, listeners can still go wireless for the sake of convenience but at the expense of audio quality. So how do you take full advantage of the audio features afforded by the […]
Read Moreclivia, staking, viburnum leaf beetle, chestnuts & more: q&a with ken druse
YES, IT’S US AGAIN, me and Ken Druse, here to answer your latest crop of Urgent Garden Questions about topics as diverse as using landscape fabric (or not!); viburnum leaf beetle; blooming and then overwintering Clivia; artistic staking of dahlias and other plants; American chestnuts, and more. Ken is a longtime garden author and photographer, […]
Read MoreGoogle Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL problems and how to fix them
The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL undoubtedly feature some of the best cameras in the smartphone space. Unfortunately, the devices, and the larger Pixel 3 XL in particular, are off to shaky start, with a slew of software and hardware issues already coming to the fore. If you’ve run into these and other issues, […]
Read MoreNew drone? Things to know before you fly
It’s exciting to fly your first drone. Maybe you have a smaller toy, or you’ve been saving up to buy that DJI Mavic 2 Pro, or an even more powerful drone. No matter what you are about to fly, there are rules you need to follow. One of the most important things to know before […]
Read MoreYouTube is down for everyone (Update: it’s back!)
Update 10-16-18 (10:55PM EST): YouTube was down for nearly an hour, but the good news is it is now back or at least it should be. Let us know in the comments if you are still having trouble. Update 10-16-18 (10:15PM EST): Notice that YouTube isn’t working? It’s not just you… it’s everyone. According to […]
Read MoreHow to reset Windows 10, 8, and 7 password if you forgot it
Losing your Windows password can be a nightmare. Not only are you completely locked out of your system, but all of your data is still in there. It’s like losing the key to a vault that holds everything valuable that you own. It’s probably one of the worst things that can happen in your digital […]
Read MoreMIUI info hub: Everything you should know about Xiaomi’s Android skin
Whether you just got a Xiaomi phone for the first time or are die-hard Mi fan, you’ll have interacted with MIUI. The company’s take on Android is now on its tenth iteration, delivering a host of features and tweaks over the years. From updates and guides to new features and more, this is our one-stop […]
Read MoreHow to use NFC on Android
Near Field Communication (NFC) is quite handy for transferring data between two devices. Whether you want to send photos, videos, files, or make a payment, NFC can make it easy to do so. But how does it work, and how do you use it? We’ll walk you through the important things you need to know […]
Read Morewhat garden ‘pests’ are trying to tell us, from eliot coleman’s ‘the new organic grower’
WHAT ARE OUR vegetable garden “pests” trying to tell us, and how can we move past the mindset of it being all about us against them, and knee-jerk interventions with some so-called “remedy” every time they show up? That’s just one of the attitude-adjusting insights I discussed with organic farming and gardening champion Eliot Coleman, […]
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