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.
Latest Articles
The 9 Best Streaming Services That Offer Shared Family Plans
Family plans for streaming services come with many benefits, the best being that it ends up being much cheaper than having separate individual plans.
How to Stop Auto-Playing Videos in YouTube's Home Feed
YouTube recently rolled out a new feature to its Android app that can get pretty annoying: auto-playing videos in the home feed.
How to Create a Shopping List Using Google Assistant
Of the many ways to manage a shopping list, none are easier than using Google Assistant on your phone or your Google Home device.
If YouTube Sucks, Why Is Everyone Still Using It?
YouTube is dominant right now, and despite its recent woes, there are plenty of reasons to believe YouTube is going to continue dominating the world of online video.
Firefox 2FA: What It Is, Why It's Useful, and How to Turn It On
Firefox recently introduced two-factor authentication, which you should go ahead and enable right away.
How to Use Google Maps to See Wait Times at Restaurants Before You Go
Did you know Google Maps can let you know how long you're going to wait to get a table at that swanky downtown restaurant?
How to Re-Share Instagram Posts to Stories
The latest in a long line of updates to Instagram Stories is the ability to re-share your (or other people's posts) to your Stories.
How to Cut a Video Into Clips Using Adobe Premiere
There are plenty of ways out there to shorten video clips, many of which are free. However, using Adobe Premiere makes what can be an extremely tedious task really simple and speedy.
How to Turn Off Gmail's New AI Features (And Why You Should)
The Gmail redesign introduced a number of new features that you might consider to be a breach of privacy. Here's how to turn them off.
How to Change the Default Fonts in Word and Google Docs
If you feel really strongly about using something other than Microsoft Word or Google Doc's default fonts, you can easily change them.
How to Keep Your Mobile Browsing Private
There are a few precautions you should take when using popular mobile browsers on the go.
4 Popular Podcast Apps Compared: Which Is Best for You?
Looking for the best podcast app to enjoy shows on your iPhone or Android phone? We compare Pocket Casts, Stitcher, Podbean, and Spreaker to see which is best for you.
How to Buy Movie Tickets Using Google Assistant
Thanks to a new Google Assistant feature, it's easier than ever to purchase movie tickets using nothing more than your voice.
6 Ways to Watch YouTube Without Any Distractions
If you find yourself getting easily distracted when you watch YouTube, then this article is for you. The list below will save you from losing several hours of your life watching time-wasting videos.
How to Automate Repetitive Tasks in Google Sheets With Macros
Macros are finally available to Google Sheets users. You don't need any coding know-how to automate repetitive tasks in documents and spreadsheets.
How to Play Google’s Emoji Scavenger Hunt
AI is usually seen as serious business, but it can be fun too---as evidenced by Google's interesting new Emoji Scavenger Hunt.
How to Use Alexa as Your Default Android Voice Assistant
If you'd rather use Amazon's Alexa as your default voice assistant instead of Google Assistant, here's what you need to know.
Opera Touch for Android Makes One-Handed Browsing on Larger Screens Easier
The Opera Touch browser for Android is the best app for one-handed mobile browsing, and here's why.
How to Play Android or iPhone Games on Your Chromecast
If you're looking for a way to play your Android or iOS games on your TV through Chromecast, here's what you need to do.
How to Manually Download the Windows 10 April 2018 Update
The Windows 10 April 2018 update has finally begun rolling out to users.