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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.
Enable or disable Steam overlay on a Windows PC from Steam > Settings > In-game, turn it off per game, change the Shift+Tab shortcut and fix an overlay that fails.
Open Microsoft Edge notification settings by typing edge://settings/content/notifications in the address bar, or change one site, Windows 11 and phone settings.
Microsoft Visio is Microsoft’s diagramming app for flowcharts, org charts, network diagrams and floor plans. See what it does, its plans and Visio in Microsoft 365.
Change scroll direction on Windows 11 for a mouse or touchpad in Settings > Bluetooth & devices, open it from PowerShell, and fix settings that will not apply.
WhatsApp calls are free: WhatsApp charges nothing for voice or video calls, but they use internet data. Costs on Wi-Fi, mobile data, roaming and abroad.
Windows keyboard shortcuts for copy, paste, screenshots and desktops, symbols with Win + . and Alt codes, and fixes for a keyboard, mouse or touchpad that fails.
Printer settings live in Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners on Windows 11. Add, set default, scan, and fix offline or stuck printers.
Sound settings live in Settings > System > Sound on Windows 11 and 10. Change speakers and mics, set app volume, update audio drivers and fix no sound.