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Philip Celasco
Philip is a Texas-based technology writer and IT administrator at Techdows.com with more than 10 years of experience creating practical content for everyday users and professionals.
He specializes in web browsers, particularly Chromium-based platforms such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave, and Opera. Through his work as an IT administrator, Philip has hands-on experience managing devices, configuring browser policies, troubleshooting software and network issues, and helping people resolve problems that affect productivity and security.
His articles are based on practical testing and real-world technical experience. He covers browser settings, extensions, performance problems, privacy controls, security features, and Windows troubleshooting.
Outside work, Philip enjoys the quieter side of life in Texas and stepping away from the screen when he can. He has two kids, two cats and loves to play golf with his mother during the weekends.
How to get Apple News on a computer: open the News app on Mac. Windows has no app, so use email newsletters, the Apple News Today show or publisher sites.
Weather Channel draining battery with background activity off? Find the cause in Settings > Battery, then limit location, notifications, widgets and data.
Master Windows 11 window management: minimize with Win + Down, maximize with Win + Up, open Snap layouts with Win + Z and build custom zones with FancyZones.
No location found on Find My for a friend who shares their location? Ask them to check Share My Location, Sharing From and Location Services, then get online.
VirtualBox vs VMware compared: licensing, snapshots, ease of use, graphics and Hyper-V behavior on Windows 11, with a clear pick for each type of user.
Split screen on Windows 10 with the keyboard: press Windows key + Left arrow, then snap a second window right. Shortcuts for quarters, monitors and exiting.
Add a horizontal line in Word by typing — and pressing Enter. Also use Borders or a line shape, change the style, remove the line and stop automatic lines.