lichongyang There are many ways to customize your stories on Instagram, including changing the background. While it may not be super straightforward to do so, this post shows how to change the background color on an Instagram story when you’re not satisfied with the default. Good to know: if you’re seeing the “Couldn’t refresh feed” error … Read more
Google Takeout may not be the first Google service that comes to mind. You can use Google Takeout to back up your Google data just to have a copy or before closing an account. It’s free to do and covers most every Google service you would use. Content Download a Backup With Google Takeout Restoring … Read more
Gmail might be one of the better free email providers, but nothing is perfectly safe. If the worst does happen, and a hacker gets into your account, knowing how to recover a hacked Gmail account helps you get life back to normal quickly. Once you’ve locked out the hacker, protect your Gmail account to prevent … Read more
Text messaging is easily one of the most popular ways to communicate on your phone, but what if you want to send text messages from your PC? Whether you just want an easier way to type, lose access to your phone, or just want the same convenience on your PC as your phone, texting from … Read more
If you’d like to allow people who appreciate your Facebook posts to share them freely with a wider audience, the social app lets you manage visibility settings for all your posts. It doesn’t matter if you’ve adjusted your privacy settings so that only your friends can view most of your content, as you can still … Read more
Back up your Google Photos regularly to make sure you don’t lose anything. Save them to another cloud service or external hard drive to keep them safe. It’s a good idea to have a backup in case files get corrupted, or you somehow get locked out of your account. Download individual photos, full albums, or … Read more
You want your smartwatch to keep up with all your daily activities and want it to continue working, even when getting stuck out in the rain. But are Apple Watches waterproof? The answer depends mainly on the water activities you plan on participating in. Good to know: also looking to listen to music at the … Read more
While Google Docs has always been a popular choice for those who want to access, share, and sign documents with ease, sometimes you need to convert Google Docs to Microsoft Word for a more popular format, such as DOCX. Downloading a Google Doc offline lets you quickly convert to other formats. You can also convert … Read more
Your phone number is attached to your Google account. It’s useful for verifying your account, reporting suspicious activity, and enabling you to log in on new devices. However, if there are any phone numbers that you’re not using anymore, it’s safe to remove them from your Google account. This step-by-step guide shows how to delete … Read more
If the idea of binge reading sounds like a dream come true, Kindle Unlimited may be the perfect solution. The Amazon subscription service gives you access to over four million ebooks for a monthly fee. Depending on how much you read each month, you can save money while enjoying your favorite books. Wondering what Kindle … Read more