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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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5 Photo Management Mistakes You're Making (and How to Fix Them)

Organizing your digital photos can be a chore. And there are some mistakes almost everyone makes. Thankfully, there are also some simple solutions.

How to Unlock Your Mac Using Your iPhone

This app lets you unlock your Mac with your iPhone, using either Touch ID or proximity between devices!

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How to Exclude Specific Domains in Google Search Results

One way to find the exact content you're searching for is to exclude results from sites that you don't care about.

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2 Quick Tricks for Getting More Out of Your iOS Dock

For basic productivity, there are two quick iOS tricks you should know about that'll come in handy.

How to Send Text Messages Using Email

Did you know you can send text messages to people by shooting an email to their phone number? And for the most part, it's free!

How to Block Channels in YouTube Recommendations

Did you know it's possible to block specific channels and topics from showing up in your YouTube recommendations?

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4 Easy Ways to Reset Your Lost Mac Password

If you've lost your Mac password, there's no need to panic. There are plenty of ways you can regain access to your computer.

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How to Hide Trending Topics on Twitter and Facebook

If you want to get away from social media's divisiveness, one of the easiest ways is by axing trending topics on both Facebook and Twitter.

How to See When Paid iOS Apps Become Free

You can use these third-party apps to keep tabs on daily price drops in the iOS app store.

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Everything You Need to Know About Designing Logos in Illustrator

If you want to design a logo, Adobe Illustrator is the best tool in the business. Here's everything you need to know about designing a logo in Illustrator, from concept to vectorization.

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How to Add Signatures to PDFs Using Preview on a Mac

Using the native Mac app Preview, you can easily add electronic signatures to any digital document.

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How to Create Custom Buttons in Trello for Repetitive Tasks

Did you know you can create custom buttons that automate the repetitive actions you take in Trello?

How to Translate Phrases Using Alexa and Google Home

With the many things that the Amazon Echo and Google Home can do, it's no surprise that translating phrases is on that list.

3 Microsoft Word Formatting Tricks You Should Really Know

Microsoft Word can do so much more than just type up papers and reports!

Beware: Stop Using Autofill in Your Password Manager

Here's why security experts discourage using autofill and autocomplete features in browsers and password managers.

How to Use Your Phone as a Spotify Remote

Did you know you can control Spotify playback on computers and smart devices using just your phone?

How to Test If Your iPhone Is Slower Than It Should Be

Apple has revealed that it intentionally slows down older model iPhones with the release of newer and shinier additions to the iOS lineup.

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How to Stop Facebook Friends or Pages From Taking Over Your Feed

If certain friends or pages are taking over your Facebook feed, there are two simple fixes.

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How to Mute Group Messages in iOS 11 and WhatsApp

If you're in group messages on either WhatsApp or iMessage, it can get pretty overwhelming. In that case, you can turn notifications off.

Late Amazon Delivery? How to Get 1 Free Month of Prime

If your Amazon delivery is late, you might be able to extend your Amazon Prime subscription.

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