Windows how-to guides, fixes and software downloads
Articles by Philip Celasco
3,343 articles
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 use Windows 11 as a beginner: sign in, use Start and the taskbar, find files, connect to Wi-Fi, resize text, multitask, shut down and fix common snags.
Post anonymously on Facebook in a group with the Post anonymously toggle. Steps for PC and the app, anonymous comments, admin settings and fixes when it is missing.
Cannot send mail, the sender address was invalid? Pick the right From account, fix the outgoing server and alias settings in Mail on iPhone, iPad and Mac.
Hotmail in Apple Mail now needs Modern Auth (OAuth2). Re-add the account as Outlook.com on iPhone or Microsoft Exchange on Mac, plus IMAP and SMTP settings.
Make a phone call from your computer for free with Google Voice in a browser, Phone Link on Windows, WhatsApp, or your iPhone on a Mac. Steps, costs and fixes.
Exit full screen in Windows 11 with F11 or Esc. Exit keys for Edge, Chrome, YouTube, games, Store apps and Windows Terminal, plus fixes when you are stuck.
Find your BitLocker recovery key on Windows 11 at aka.ms/myrecoverykey, a work account, USB drive, printout or PowerShell, then back it up and fix key ID errors.
iPhone 15 Pro won’t connect to a JBL speaker over Bluetooth? Forget and re-pair it, unpair it from other devices, check app access and reset network settings.
Get your Facebook account back after being hacked: start at facebook.com/hacked, reverse email changes, recover without email or phone, then lock it down.
Are gaming laptops good for programming? Yes for builds, emulators, Docker and GPU work; weigh battery, weight and fan noise against RAM, CPU and screen needs.
iCloud login issue where accepting the terms of service loops on every device? Update iOS and macOS, check iCloud system status, then sign out and back in.
iPhone remains findable after power off through the Find My network for up to 24 hours. How to find a turned off iPhone, and how to turn the feature off.