How to disable the 'Active Now' green dot on Facebook

Over the years, my Facebook feed has turned into a hodgepodge of MLM peddlers, COVID misinformation, rage over said COVID misinformation, and Minions memes. Yet, embarrassingly, I still check up on it every now and again — and I know I’m not alone in that. In keeping with this surreptitious Facebook use, I don’t want […]

How to use visual voicemail on your iPhone

Visual voicemail is an easy way to check your missed messages. You can see a list of voicemails along with the date it occurred and the length, and you choose which calls to listen to and delete. Visual voicemail in iPhone. Credit: mashable Setting up visual voicemail on an iPhone is straightforward. First, check if […]

How to force quit your iPhone

Some days our iPhones, like us, just can’t seem to get it together. Your phone is stuck, frozen, or just not operating the way it should. The old IT adage of “turn it off and turn it back on” doesn’t even work. In those cases, you need to force quit your iPhone. Instructions are similar […]

How to FaceTime friends without iPhones

Since COVID hit, you’ve likely been on more video calls than ever before. Even though many people are seeing others in-person again post-vaccine, the ability to see the face of someone near or far over a screen remains crucial. For folks with iPhones, FaceTime is the go-to for video calls. But how can you FaceTime […]

Get a refurbished Dell, HP, or Lenovo computer for cheap

With working from home and homeschooling being popular choices because of the ongoing pandemic, people are using their personal computers for more than just casual browsing. If you’re looking to add another computer to your household, here are plenty of refurbished options on sale that will get the job done without breaking the bank. Plus, […]

Improve your hireability with this résumé builder on sale for 37% off

SAVE 37%: Set yourself up for success with your next job interview with hipCV — save 37% on a one-year subscription for a limited time. Your résumé is the first chance you get to show a potential employer what you’re truly made of. It should be just as fresh and up to date as the […]

Spend $50 on this smart device sale and enjoy an extra $10 credit

Smart home devices don’t exist because humans are increasingly getting lazy. They exist because they make our lives infinitely easier. After all, who would want to get up to switch the lights on and off when you can just command them to? Exactly. For this summer sale promo, you can enjoy massive discounts on smart […]

How to turn on Background Sounds with iOS 15

Who needs a white noise machine when your iPhone comes with all the ocean sounds you could ask for? Apple announced the Background Sounds feature during WWDC in June as part of its efforts to help reduce distractions, which they call a gesture “in support of neurodiversity.” The feature allows iOS 15 users to play […]

Secure your online world for under £50 with a subscription to NordVPN

TL;DR: A one-year subscription to NordVPN is on sale for £42.88 as of Aug. 22, saving you 79% on list price. You may lock up every door and window in your home, but intruders can still get in. Without a VPN, those devices you use every single day act like an open door to your […]

How to use track changes in Google Docs

Google Docs’ “Suggesting” feature — similar to Microsoft Word’s “Track Changes” functionality — is a great way to collaborate remotely with others. The “Suggesting” tool allows users to make suggestions in the form of comments in a document that other users can then respond to, accepting or rejecting the proposed changes. It’s a very useful feature […]