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Google Maps search bar with autocomplete suggestions for a location

How to See My Google Reviews? – Simple Guide

October 7, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Google Maps search bar with autocomplete suggestions for a location

See your Google reviews in Google Maps under Your contributions > Reviews. Steps for desktop, Android, iPhone and business owners, plus fixes for missing reviews.

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Excel for the web All Sheets menu listing every worksheet tab

How to Cycle Through Excel Tabs on Keyboard

October 7, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Excel for the web All Sheets menu listing every worksheet tab

Cycle through Excel tabs on keyboard with Ctrl + Page Down and Ctrl + Page Up. Shortcuts for Windows, Mac and Excel for the web, plus fixes when they fail.

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Settings System About page with device name and model highlighted

Complete List of Windows 11 Run Commands

October 7, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Settings System About page with device name and model highlighted

Complete list of Windows 11 Run commands: press Win + R and type .msc, .cpl, ms-settings and folder commands to open any tool, setting or location directly.

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macOS prompt offering to install Rosetta for an Intel app

How to Determine if Your Device Runs on AMD64 or ARM64 Architecture

October 7, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
macOS prompt offering to install Rosetta for an Intel app

Check if your device runs AMD64 or ARM64: System type in Windows, Chip or Processor on a Mac, dpkg or uname on Linux, plus how to pick the right download.

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Windows Terminal winget --help output listing its subcommands

How to install python on Windows 11 using cmd

October 7, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Windows Terminal winget --help output listing its subcommands

Install Python on Windows 11 using cmd with one winget command, or run the python.org installer silently. Verify it, set up a venv, fix PATH and uninstall.

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Windows Sound settings Playback tab with Speakers selected and Properties button highlighted

How to Boost Volume Beyond 100% in Windows 10 & 11

October 7, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Windows Sound settings Playback tab with Speakers selected and Properties button highlighted

Boost volume beyond 100% in Windows 10 & 11 the safe way: turn on Loudness Equalization, max every app and device slider, and use your speaker’s own gain.

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Messenger Help Centre article titled Restrict or unrestrict someone on Messenger

How to Restrict Someone in Messenger: A Step-by-Step Guide

October 7, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Messenger Help Centre article titled Restrict or unrestrict someone on Messenger

Restrict someone in Messenger from the iPhone, iPad or Android app in two taps. What changes for both of you, how to unrestrict, and why computers lack it.

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iPhone Language & Region screen with Add Language option highlighted

How To Change Language In Google Maps – Full Guide

October 7, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
iPhone Language & Region screen with Add Language option highlighted

How to change language in Google Maps on Android, iPhone and computer, plus the voice navigation language, miles or kilometers, and the country domain.

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Windows 11 Accessibility settings screen listing Mouse pointer and touch

How to Fix a Mouse That Isn’t Working

October 7, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Windows 11 Accessibility settings screen listing Mouse pointer and touch

Fix a mouse that isn’t working: reconnect it, change the port or batteries, re-pair Bluetooth, reinstall the driver and check settings on Windows and Mac.

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iPhone Calls tab with Favorites and a Recents call list

How to Find Recent Calls on an iPhone: A Step-by-Step Guide

October 7, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
iPhone Calls tab with Favorites and a Recents call list

Find recent calls on an iPhone in the Phone app: open Calls or Recents, filter missed calls, see call details, recover deleted calls and view them on a Mac or iPad.

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VS Code for the Web showing a GitHub repository and Command Palette open

Start Coding in Your Browser With Microsoft Visual Studio Online

October 7, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
VS Code for the Web showing a GitHub repository and Command Palette open

Start coding in your browser: Visual Studio Online is gone, so use vscode.dev, github.dev or GitHub Codespaces. Setup steps, pricing, dev containers and fixes.

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Wallet app Transaction History list under an Apple charge

How To Get In Touch With Apple Pay

October 7, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Wallet app Transaction History list under an Apple charge

How to get in touch with Apple Pay: call Apple Support at 1-800-275-2273 in the US, chat in the Support app, or contact your card issuer about charges.

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