Articles by Philip Celasco

Turn hardware virtualization on or off in BIOS on Windows 11: open UEFI from Recovery, set Intel VT-x or AMD SVM Mode, then check Task Manager.

Create virtual desktops in Windows 11 and 10 with Win + Ctrl + D, name them Work and Personal, move apps between them, and stop Alt+Tab mixing the two.

Make Google your default search engine in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, Opera and Vivaldi, on Android and iPhone, and fix Google not staying the default.

Change power plan settings in Windows 11/10 from Control Panel > Power Options, edit advanced options, create a custom power plan, and manage plans with powercfg.

Pair Sony headphones on Windows 11, 10 and 8.1: pairing mode, Swift Pair, AAC vs LDAC, LE Audio, the Sound Connect app, and fixes for no sound and dropouts.

Disable Exploit Protection in Windows 11 from Windows Security or PowerShell: turn off one mitigation for one app or system-wide, then turn it back on.

How to know if a CMOS battery is dead: clock resets, CMOS Battery Low errors and lost BIOS settings, plus how to test and replace the CR2032 cell.

Restore default display color settings in Windows 11: turn off Night light, color filters and HDR, remove custom color profiles, and fix grey or black screens.

Forward a text on iPhone: touch and hold the message, tap More, tap the Forward arrow, add a recipient and send. Plus photos, email, auto forwarding and fixes.

iPhone Locked to Owner means Activation Lock is on. Unlock it with the owner’s Apple Account, iCloud.com removal or an Apple support request with proof of purchase.

No Caller ID calls not ringing on iPhone? Set Screen Unknown Callers to Never, then check Focus, Silent mode and call-blocking apps so hidden numbers ring.

Print from iPhone with AirPrint: open the file, tap Share, tap Print and pick your printer. Photos, texts, emails, HP, Epson and Canon printers, and fixes.