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How-tos for Gmail, YouTube, social apps and streaming services: account settings, fixes and features. Start with the Gmail and Google account guide, the YouTube guide, the social media accounts guide or the streaming TV guide, or find phone and media apps for your PC.

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Google's Delete Your Google Account support page, Step 1 heading

How to delete google account permanently in 5 easy steps

September 23, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Google's Delete Your Google Account support page, Step 1 heading

Delete your Google Account permanently from Data & privacy > More options. Back up with Takeout first, delete Gmail only, and recover a deleted account.

Posted in: Apps and services, How to
Apps and services
Plex TV sign-in screen showing plex.tv/link, a 4-character code and QR code

How to Enter the TV Code on Plex TV Link

September 22, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Plex TV sign-in screen showing plex.tv/link, a 4-character code and QR code

Enter the Plex TV code at plex.tv/link: sign in on a phone or computer, type the 4-character code from your TV and submit. Plus fixes when the code fails.

Posted in: Apps and services, How to
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Plex Server Setup wizard naming the server with remote access ticked

How to Setup Plex Media Server – Step by Step Guide

September 22, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Plex Server Setup wizard naming the server with remote access ticked

Set up Plex Media Server step by step: install it, claim it in Plex Web App, add movie and TV libraries, turn on remote access and share it with family.

Posted in: Apps and services, How to
Apps and services
Spotify desktop app Your Library sidebar full of playlists

How to Create New Spotify Account if You Already Have One

September 22, 2026 by Philip Celasco 2 Comments
Spotify desktop app Your Library sidebar full of playlists

Create a new Spotify account when you already have one: log out, sign up at spotify.com/signup with a different email, Google or Apple login, then switch.

Posted in: Apps and services, How to
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Google Authenticator code list showing several 6-digit sign-in codes

How to Recover Google Account Without Old Phone: Step-by-Step Guide

September 21, 2026 by Philip Celasco 2 Comments
Google Authenticator code list showing several 6-digit sign-in codes

Recover a Google account without your old phone: use Try another way for backup codes, a recovery email or number, a signed-in device, or the recovery questions.

Posted in: Apps and services, How to
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LinkedIn profile Introduction section with photo, headline and Edit icon

What Is LinkedIn and Why Should You Be on It?

September 21, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
LinkedIn profile Introduction section with photo, headline and Edit icon

LinkedIn is a free professional network with over 1 billion members. See what it does, free vs Premium, how to build a profile and which privacy settings to set.

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App Store listing for Google Authenticator published by Google

How To Set Up Google Authenticator & Add Codes – Full Guide

September 20, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
App Store listing for Google Authenticator published by Google

Set up Google Authenticator on Android or iPhone, add codes by QR code or setup key, sync them to your Google Account, move to a new phone and recover a lost one.

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Apps and services
Google Photos Documents tab listing Screenshots, receipts, notes, and books

Where Are My Photos on Google Photos and How to Find Them

September 19, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Google Photos Documents tab listing Screenshots, receipts, notes, and books

Where are my photos on Google Photos? Check the Photos tab, Search, Archive, Trash and Locked Folder, confirm the right account, and see what is backed up.

Posted in: Apps and services, How to
Apps and services

How To Redeem Spotify Premium Code – Full Guide

September 18, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment

Redeem a Spotify Premium code at spotify.com/redeem: sign in, enter the code, click Continue and Redeem. Plan rules, country limits and fixes for codes that fail.

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Apps and services
Google Create a Google Account form asking for first and last name

How to Create a Google Account: A Step-by-Step Guide

September 15, 2026 by Philip Celasco 11 Comments
Google Create a Google Account form asking for first and last name

Create a Google Account at accounts.google.com/signup in a few steps. Gmail or your existing email, Android, iPhone, a child’s account, business use and fixes.

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Apps and services
Gmail Login How to Sign In to Your Gmail Account

Gmail Login Link: How to Sign In to Your Gmail Account Directly

July 26, 2026 by Philip Celasco 2 Comments
Gmail Login How to Sign In to Your Gmail Account

To log in to Gmail, open mail.google.com, enter your Google Account email address or phone number, select Next, and enter your password. Complete any … [Read more…]

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