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How-tos for Gmail, YouTube, social apps and streaming services such as Netflix, Plex and Roku: account settings, fixes and features.

Apps and services
How To Delete Instagram Account (Accurate Methods for Recent Updates)

How to delete Instagram account (accurate methods for recent updates)

October 24, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
How To Delete Instagram Account (Accurate Methods for Recent Updates)

Delete an Instagram account from Accounts Center on iPhone, Android or PC, export your data first, cancel within 30 days, and fix a missing delete option.

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Apps and services
Gmail login prompt not showing in the YouTube app? How to fix it

Gmail login prompt not showing in the YouTube app? How to fix it

October 24, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Gmail login prompt not showing in the YouTube app? How to fix it

Gmail login prompt stuck loading in the YouTube app on iPhone? Turn on notifications, tap Resend, or use Try another way to finish the Google sign-in.

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Apps and services
Spotify app login issues: how to fix it when you can't log in

Spotify app login issues: how to fix it when you can’t log in

October 23, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Spotify app login issues: how to fix it when you can't log in

Spotify app login issues usually come from a username login, a broken Facebook, Apple or Google button, offline mode or a stale app. Fix each in a few steps.

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Apps and services
WhatsApp Desktop for macOS 10.15.7 Catalina: Why it won't install and what works instead

WhatsApp Desktop for macOS 10.15.7 Catalina: why it won’t install and what works instead

October 22, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
WhatsApp Desktop for macOS 10.15.7 Catalina: Why it won't install and what works instead

WhatsApp Desktop for macOS 10.15.7 Catalina is not supported. See the macOS version it needs, which Macs can upgrade, and how to use WhatsApp Web instead.

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How to make a call on WhatsApp – Full guide

How to make a call on WhatsApp – Full guide

October 20, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
How to make a call on WhatsApp – Full guide

Make a call on WhatsApp from a chat or the Calls tab: voice, video and group calls, calls to unsaved numbers, laptop calling, call links and fixes.

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Apps and services
How to change Gmail password (step-by-step)

How to change Gmail password (step-by-step)

October 20, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
How to change Gmail password (step-by-step)

How to change Gmail password on a computer, Android, iPhone or iPad from your Google Account, plus how to reset a forgotten password and update Outlook.

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Are WhatsApp calls free? Complete guide to costs & data usage

Are WhatsApp calls free? Complete guide to costs & data usage

October 19, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Are WhatsApp calls free? Complete guide to costs & data usage

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.

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Apps and services
What is Discord and how do you use it?

What is Discord and how do you use it?

October 19, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
What is Discord and how do you use it?

Discord is a free voice, video and text chat app built around servers and channels. Learn what Discord is used for, how to join, use it safely and what Nitro adds.

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Apps and services
Spotify shuffle is not random! Here's how to actually make it random

Spotify shuffle is not random! Here’s how to actually make it random

October 19, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Spotify shuffle is not random! Here's how to actually make it random

Spotify shuffle plays the same songs? Pick Fewer Repeats or Standard under Settings > Playback, turn off Smart Shuffle and Autoplay, and shuffle on PC or phone.

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Apps and services
Facebook Help Centre steps for changing your name on a computer

How to edit your name on Facebook: A step-by-step guide

October 17, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Facebook Help Centre steps for changing your name on a computer

Edit your name on Facebook through Settings and privacy > Settings > Accounts Centre > Profiles > Name. Desktop and app steps, the 60-day rule and fixes.

Posted in: Apps and services, How to
Apps and services
Netflix Help Center Contact us page with issue box and quick links

What is the phone number for Netflix? Current U.S. number and safe contact options (1-844-569-7700)

October 17, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Netflix Help Center Contact us page with issue box and quick links

Netflix’s U.S. phone number is 1-844-569-7700, toll-free. How to call from the Netflix app, safe contact options, billing help and how to spot fake numbers.

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Apps and services
YouTube History page in My Activity with Auto-delete and Delete options

How to see your YouTube watch history and delete it if needed

October 17, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
YouTube History page in My Activity with Auto-delete and Delete options

See your YouTube watch history in My Activity or under Settings > Manage all history, then delete single videos, clear it all, auto-delete it or pause it.

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