Nancy Messieh
Contributing since August, 2009
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About Nancy Messieh
Nancy is a writer and editor living in Washington DC. She was previously the Middle East editor at The Next Web and currently works at a DC-based think tank on communications and social media outreach.
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If you have a Windows 10 machine that's old or doesn't have much RAM, you're probably fed up by how slow it feels. Fortunately, you can do something about it.
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Incoming emails can distract from tasks at hand -- but with one extension, you can banish not only notifications but also the messages themselves!
How to Get Facebook Group Notifications Without Leaving a Comment
People leave comments on Facebook group posts to receive notifications for new comments on that post. But did you know there's a better, less annoying way to do this?
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With one simple skill, Amazon Echo can help you fall asleep and get a good night's rest!
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While it's easy to delete ebooks from a Kindle device or Kindle mobile app, removing books from your Kindle cloud account isn't as straightforward.
How to Auto-Block Offensive Content on Social Media and the Web
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Of the many ways to hunt down free public Wi-Fi in your area, using the Facebook mobile app might just be the easiest.
Clean Up Wasted Space in Gmail Using This Awesome Trick
Before deciding whether to upgrade your storage, you can do a quick search to clear your Gmail account of large and unneeded emails.
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Converting clip art, hand-drawn doodles, and photos into vector graphics requires just one feature in Adobe Illustrator.
Add Events to Your iOS Calendar Using Google Voice Commands
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If you're looking to get into photography -- or try something new -- these projects will help you out with inspiration, motivation, and ideas.
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How to Instantly Reset Edge in Windows 10
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Hey Students! How to Get a Free Pair of Beats Headphones This Summer
If you're a student in the market for a new Mac or iPad Pro, you may be eligible for a free set of Beats wireless headphones.
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You have a full time job. But, you want to make an extra buck from your talents. Consider a side-hustle. For any solopreneur, these podcasts from successful side-hustlers are a must-listen.
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Using the navigation features of Google Home and/or Google Assistant, you can get accurate traffic updates that help you avoid getting stuck and being late.
The Best Place for Guaranteed Free-to-Use High-Quality Images for Any Reason
The images on Unsplash come with a generous license: they can be used for personal or commercial projects with no attribution necessary.