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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.
Send a fax from a computer without a phone line using an online fax service, email to fax or the Office print dialog. Steps, file types, cover pages and fixes.
Microsoft is shutting down NTLM: it is deprecated, NTLMv1 is gone from Windows 11 24H2, and Kerberos replaces it. What changed and how to audit NTLM use.
Hard reset an Apple Watch by holding the side button and Digital Crown for 10 seconds, or erase it to factory settings with or without the paired iPhone.
Black screen problems in Windows 11? Wake the display with Win + Ctrl + Shift + B, then use Safe Mode, driver rollback, update removal or Startup Repair.
Account disabled when you update apps on iPhone? Reset your Apple Account password, request access, reactivate Media & Purchases or pay an unpaid App Store balance.
iOS 26 update stuck on Update Requested? Switch Wi-Fi, turn off VPN, free storage, delete and re-download the update, or install iOS 26 with a Mac or PC.
Get money from your bank account to Apple Wallet on iPhone 14 Pro Max by adding your bank’s debit card, then using Add Money on Apple Cash. Steps, limits, fixes.
Update your iPhone 8 in Settings > General > Software Update to iOS 16.7.16, its last supported version, or use a Mac, Windows PC or iTunes when it won’t update.
Control Windows 11 jump lists: turn recent items on or off in Settings, pin and unpin files, clear the list, and lock pinning or remote files with Group Policy.
Turn off the App Store password for free apps in Settings > your name > Media & Purchases > Password Settings. Paid apps, Face ID, Mac and Apple TV covered.