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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 stopping an album share and link sharing

How to share Google Photos using a link – full guide

October 16, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Google Photos Help steps for stopping an album share and link sharing

Share Google Photos using a link: select photos or an album, tap Share and Create link. Covers shared albums, QR codes, link privacy, revoking links and fixes.

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Facebook Help Centre page comparing deactivating and deleting a profile

How to delete, close, or deactivate your Facebook account

October 15, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Facebook Help Centre page comparing deactivating and deleting a profile

Delete or deactivate your Facebook account from Accounts Center on a computer or in the app. Covers the 30-day cancel window, data export and Messenger.

Posted in: Apps and services, How to
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Instagram Find your account page asking for username, phone number or email

How to fix Instagram enter confirmation code error

October 15, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Instagram Find your account page asking for username, phone number or email

Fix the Instagram enter confirmation code error: request one fresh code, use a backup code or login link, and recover the account when the code never arrives.

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Netflix Help Center page on downloading titles to watch offline

How to download TV shows and movies to watch offline

October 14, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Netflix Help Center page on downloading titles to watch offline

Download TV shows and movies to watch offline in Netflix, YouTube Premium, Apple TV and HBO Max: supported devices, steps, quality, expiry limits and fixes.

Posted in: Apps and services, How to
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Instagram Reels camera with Audio, Speed, Effects and Timer tools on the left

How to speed up or slow down videos on Instagram Reels

October 14, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Instagram Reels camera with Audio, Speed, Effects and Timer tools on the left

Speed up or slow down Instagram Reels with the Speed tool in the Reels camera: pick 0.5x for slow motion or 2x and 3x for fast motion before you record.

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Google storage breakdown showing space used by Drive, Gmail and Google Photos

How to delete all Google Photos

October 13, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Google storage breakdown showing space used by Drive, Gmail and Google Photos

Delete all Google Photos on the web or in the app, empty the trash for good, keep phone copies with Undo backup, and stop backup so photos do not return.

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Three Spotify phone screens leading from the profile icon to Listening stats

How to see your Spotify listening stats and history

October 13, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Three Spotify phone screens leading from the profile icon to Listening stats

See your Spotify listening stats under your profile picture, your history in Recents, and your full history through Download your data. Wrapped and fixes too.

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Google Calendar week view with focus time, tasks and a team meeting

How to use Google Calendar as a planner

October 13, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Google Calendar week view with focus time, tasks and a team meeting

Use Google Calendar as a planner: split life areas into calendars, time-block your day, add Tasks with due dates, and review your week with colors and views.

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Roku account PIN/Parental control settings page with Create PIN button

How to find your Roku PIN

October 13, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Roku account PIN/Parental control settings page with Create PIN button

Find your Roku PIN at my.roku.com under PIN/Parental controls, and select Change PIN if you forgot it. Covers creating, resetting, removing and Roku TV PINs.

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Facebook Help Centre page listing the steps to create a Facebook account

How to make a new Facebook account from your old one

October 13, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Facebook Help Centre page listing the steps to create a Facebook account

Make a new Facebook account from your old one: export your data, move Page access, sign up, then delete or deactivate the old account under Facebook’s rules.

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Apps and services
YouTube TV offer for NFL RedZone with Sports Plus on a TV screen

Hulu Plus Live TV vs YouTube TV: full comparison 2026

October 13, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
YouTube TV offer for NFL RedZone with Sports Plus on a TV screen

Hulu + Live TV vs YouTube TV: YouTube TV costs $82.99 a month, Hulu + Live TV $99.99 with Disney+ and ESPN. Prices, channels, DVR, streams, 4K and sports.

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Discord voice call tiles for a Discord user and an Xbox player

How to get Discord on Xbox One, X, & S Series [best method]

October 12, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Discord voice call tiles for a Discord user and an Xbox player

Get Discord on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S by linking your accounts, then join voice from Parties & chats. Transfer calls, stream games and fix linking errors.

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