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Apps and services

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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
Spotify app home screen with a connected speaker's volume slider

How to Easily Pair and Use Spotify with Your Devices

September 25, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Spotify app home screen with a connected speaker's volume slider

Pair Spotify with speakers, TVs, consoles and cars using Spotify Connect or Bluetooth. Exact steps, PIN login, voice assistants and fixes for missing devices.

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Gmail compose window open over the inbox message list

How to Check Sent Emails in Gmail

September 25, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Gmail compose window open over the inbox message list

Check sent emails in Gmail from the Sent label on the web, Android or iPhone, search them with from:me, and find out why a message you sent is missing.

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YouTube TV Help Center Get support page with the phone number visible

How to Call YouTube TV Customer Service

September 25, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
YouTube TV Help Center Get support page with the phone number visible

Call YouTube TV customer service at the number Google lists in its Help Center, or use chat. Steps to reach support, what to have ready and how to avoid fake lines.

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Apps and services
WhatsApp's official Download page with a Windows desktop app card

How Does WhatsApp Work? (A Beginner’s Guide)

September 25, 2026 by Philip Celasco 2 Comments
WhatsApp's official Download page with a Windows desktop app card

How does WhatsApp work? It sends messages and calls over your internet connection, using your phone number as the account. Setup, chats, backups and privacy.

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Apps and services
YouTube app queue screen with the Autoplay toggle switched on

YouTube Keeps Pausing? 9 Ways to Fix It

September 24, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
YouTube app queue screen with the Autoplay toggle switched on

YouTube keeps pausing? Answer the Continue watching prompt, turn off break and bedtime reminders, then fix your connection, cache, app and browser settings.

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Grid of YouTube TV channel logos including CBS, ESPN and CNN

YouTube TV Channels List: What’s Included in Every Plan and Add-On

September 24, 2026 by Philip Celasco 2 Comments
Grid of YouTube TV channel logos including CBS, ESPN and CNN

YouTube TV channels list: the main plan has 100+ channels, the Sports Plan 30+, plus add-ons and prices. Check your ZIP code lineup and change your package.

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Apps and services
Facebook Help Centre Report a Problem page with three sign-in steps

How to Contact Facebook Directly: Effective Methods and Tips for Success

September 24, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Facebook Help Centre Report a Problem page with three sign-in steps

How to contact Facebook directly: there is no public phone line, so use Help & support, the hacked-account flow, Meta Verified or ads support; avoid fake numbers.

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WhatsApp Help Centre Android tab for add, edit or delete a contact

How To Delete WhatsApp Contacts

September 24, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
WhatsApp Help Centre Android tab for add, edit or delete a contact

Delete WhatsApp contacts on Android, iPhone and WhatsApp Web, remove contacts saved only to WhatsApp, and see when to block or delete the chat instead.

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Two stacked credit cards icon from Netflix's payment method page

How To Change Payment Method on Netflix

September 23, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Two stacked credit cards icon from Netflix's payment method page

Change your payment method on Netflix from the Manage payment info page in a web browser. Add a backup card, remove an old one, and fix declined payments.

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Netflix Stranger Things title screen shown across TV, laptop and phone

How To Get Netflix Free Trial In 2025 (Full Guide)

September 23, 2026 by Philip Celasco 2 Comments
Netflix Stranger Things title screen shown across TV, laptop and phone

Netflix free trial: there is none in the US; Netflix runs one only for eligible new members in certain countries. Cheapest legit options and scam warnings.

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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.

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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.

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