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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.

Apps and services
Google Photos Help steps for downloading your Google data with Google Takeout

How to download all photos from Google Photos to computer – full guide

October 17, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Google Photos Help steps for downloading your Google data with Google Takeout

Download all photos from Google Photos to your computer with Google Takeout. Steps for full exports, albums, selected photos, JSON files and failed downloads.

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Apps and services
Classic Facebook Page layout with Page, Messages, Activity, Insights and Publishing Tools tabs

How to switch back to a classic Facebook Page in 2026 (finally)

October 17, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Classic Facebook Page layout with Page, Messages, Activity, Insights and Publishing Tools tabs

Switch back to a classic Facebook Page? No toggle exists. Here is what Facebook documents instead: switching into your Page, Page access and Meta Business Suite.

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Apps and services
Facebook Help Centre answer for turning on dark mode on a computer

How to enable Facebook dark mode for desktop version (officially)

October 17, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Facebook Help Centre answer for turning on dark mode on a computer

Enable Facebook dark mode on desktop from your account menu: Display & Accessibility, then Dark Mode, then On. App steps, how to turn it off, and an FAQ.

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Apps and services
YouTube app sign-in screen on a TV with QR code and yt.be/activate

How to login YouTube at yt.be activate with TV code (2026)

October 17, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
YouTube app sign-in screen on a TV with QR code and yt.be/activate

Log in to YouTube at yt.be/activate: open the YouTube app on your TV, enter its code on your phone and pick your account. Remote sign-in, TV codes and fixes.

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Snapchat Support Cameos in Chat page with no longer available notice

Cameo Snap: a comprehensive guide for Snapchat Cameos

October 16, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Snapchat Support Cameos in Chat page with no longer available notice

Snapchat Cameos are no longer available in Chat. What Cameos were, how making and sending them worked, two-person Cameos, and how to delete your Cameo selfie.

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Instagram Help Center answer on logging in to Instagram with Facebook

How to login to Instagram through Facebook

October 16, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Instagram Help Center answer on logging in to Instagram with Facebook

Log in to Instagram through Facebook by adding both accounts to one Accounts Center and allowing login across them. Steps, fixes and what changes after.

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Apps and services
U.S. TikTok Terms of Service naming TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC

Who owns TikTok in 2026? The answer depends on your country

October 16, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
U.S. TikTok Terms of Service naming TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC

Who owns TikTok in 2026? In the US, a majority-American joint venture led by Silver Lake, Oracle and MGX. Elsewhere, TikTok’s global companies run the app.

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Apps and services
Spotify Premium page with the green Try 1 month for $0 button

How to get Spotify Premium for free

October 16, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Spotify Premium page with the green Try 1 month for $0 button

Get Spotify Premium for free with the official 1-month trial, Premium Student, or a Family or Duo invite. Eligibility, how to avoid a charge, and fixes.

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Apps and services
WhatsApp Calls tab with an upcoming call and the Schedule call form

2025 WhatsApp updates roundup: new features for chats, calls & channels

October 16, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
WhatsApp Calls tab with an upcoming call and the Schedule call form

2025 WhatsApp updates roundup: message translation, chat themes, scheduled calls, voice chats, passkey backups, iPad and Apple Watch apps, plus Channel changes.

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Help page for cancelling or pausing a YouTube TV membership with Cancel Now

How to cancel (or pause) your YouTube TV subscription

October 16, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Help page for cancelling or pausing a YouTube TV membership with Cancel Now

Cancel YouTube TV in Settings > Membership > Manage, or pause it for 4 weeks to 6 months. Steps for computer, Android and iPhone, plus trial and billing fixes.

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Apps and services
Telegram chat list with a login code from the verified Telegram profile

How to delete Telegram account (step-by-step guide!)

October 16, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Telegram chat list with a login code from the verified Telegram profile

How to delete a Telegram account: sign in at my.telegram.org, enter the code Telegram sends to your app, and confirm. Plus self-destruct and logout options.

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Apps and services
Paramount+ Help Center page listing the Essential plan price and features

Paramount+ plans and pricing: which plan should you choose?

October 16, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Paramount+ Help Center page listing the Essential plan price and features

Paramount+ plans and pricing in the US: Essential costs $8.99/month and Premium $13.99/month. Compare features, annual savings, discounts and how to cancel.

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