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Facebook Lite app download page with Google Play button

Basic Facebook (MBASIC): How To Switch To Facebook’s Basic Version

October 3, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Facebook Lite app download page with Google Play button

Basic Facebook (mbasic.facebook.com) now redirects to the regular site. Use m.facebook.com, Facebook Lite or Data saver instead, as Facebook’s help pages describe.

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Startup Settings screen listing options 4 and 5 for Safe Mode

[Solved]: How to fix IRQL NOT LESS OR EQUAL in Windows 10/11

October 3, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Startup Settings screen listing options 4 and 5 for Safe Mode

Fix IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL (stop code 0xA) on Windows 11 and 10: find the faulty driver, roll it back, test RAM, run SFC and DISM, and stop the blue screen.

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Windows Bluetooth output settings with Format dropdown and volume slider

How To Re-Pair Bluetooth Earbuds For Stereo Sound on Windows

October 3, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Windows Bluetooth output settings with Format dropdown and volume slider

Re-pair Bluetooth earbuds for stereo sound on Windows 11 and 10: remove the old pairing, reset the buds, add them again, and stop hands-free mono audio.

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Microsoft Edge address bar showing the app install icon and tooltip

How to put Google Calendar on Desktop in Windows 10

October 3, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Microsoft Edge address bar showing the app install icon and tooltip

Put Google Calendar on your desktop in Windows 10 by installing it as an app in Edge or Chrome, then pinning it to the desktop, taskbar or Start menu.

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Find My People list showing three shared locations on a map

How To Share Location On iPhone (Step-By-Step Guide!)

October 3, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Find My People list showing three shared locations on a map

Share location on iPhone in Find My: tap Me, turn on Share My Location, then add a person. Also covers Messages, Maps, Siri, family sharing and fixes.

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Microsoft Edge Browser Task Manager listing tabs sorted by CPU use

What is msedge.exe? Is it Safe? How do I fix high Disk or CPU usage?

October 3, 2026 by Philip Celasco 3 Comments
Microsoft Edge Browser Task Manager listing tabs sorted by CPU use

msedge.exe is the Microsoft Edge browser, and it is safe when it runs from Edge’s own folder. Find the tab or extension behind high CPU or disk use and fix it.

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Windows taskbar with the network and volume icons highlighted

How to Connect a Computer to a Wi-Fi Network: A Step-By-Step Guide

October 3, 2026 by Philip Celasco 3 Comments
Windows taskbar with the network and volume icons highlighted

Connect a computer to a Wi-Fi network in minutes: Windows 11, Windows 10 and Mac steps, hidden and public networks, plus fixes when Wi-Fi will not connect.

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Group Policy Management Editor Registry node context menu showing New submenu

How to Add a DWORD to the Registry

October 3, 2026 by Philip Celasco 2 Comments
Group Policy Management Editor Registry node context menu showing New submenu

Add a DWORD to the registry with Registry Editor, reg add or PowerShell, set the data in decimal or hex, verify the entry and undo it safely.

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Meta Quest headset and two controllers on a plain background

How to Cast Oculus to Computer Screen

October 3, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Meta Quest headset and two controllers on a plain background

Cast Oculus (Meta Quest) to a computer screen from Quick controls > Cast > Web, then log in at oculus.com/casting. Phone, TV, Link app and fixes.

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Task Manager Startup tab listing apps with Enabled or Disabled status

How to remove McAfee WebAdvisor from Windows 11/10

October 3, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Task Manager Startup tab listing apps with Enabled or Disabled status

Remove McAfee WebAdvisor from Windows 11 or 10 in Settings, clear its extension from Chrome and Edge, and fix an uninstall that fails.

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Amazon sign in page with mobile number or email field

How to Remove or Reset Amazon Fire Stick PIN

October 3, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Amazon sign in page with mobile number or email field

Remove the Amazon Fire Stick PIN in Settings > Preferences > Parental Controls, or reset a forgotten one at amazon.com/pin. Steps, checks and fixes.

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Microsoft Support page showing steps to start a Teams chat

How to Chat in Microsoft Teams [Complete Guide]

October 3, 2026 by Philip Celasco 2 Comments
Microsoft Support page showing steps to start a Teams chat

Chat in Microsoft Teams: select New chat, pick a name, type and press Enter. Covers group chats, files, polls, notification settings and fixes.

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