Nancy Messieh
836 articles published since August 19, 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.
How to Find the Most Popular Articles in Your Twitterverse
Twitter recently rolled out a Popular Articles feature in its iOS and Android apps that shows you a selection of popular content in your network.
How to Really Turn Off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth in iOS 11
While it may seem that you can turn off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi in the iOS 11 control center simply by toggling the feature off, that's not exactly the case.
Use Custom Views in Excel to Save Specific Worksheet Layouts
Excel's Custom View setting makes it easy to view specific information on a crowded spreadsheet or to create different layouts for your data.
Use the iOS 11 Files App to Back Up Your iPhone Photos
Thanks to the Files app, you can now selectively save photos from your camera roll to your cloud drives without ever leaving the photo app.
How to Use Different Currency Symbols in Specific Cells in Excel
Money and Excel go hand in hand. But if you have to deal with many kinds of currencies, it can get out of hand. Here's what to do.
Closing Up the Cottage? 8 Smart Gadgets to Keep It Safe and Secure
Are you closing up your cottage for the winter, or prepping a vacation home for short-term rentals? Install these eight smart gadgets and never worry about your property again!
How to Grant Gmail Access to Someone Without Sharing Your Password
With Gmail's delegates feature, you can grant someone access to your account without revealing your password.
How to Remove Items in Your Amazon Browsing History and Reset Recommendations
Your Amazon browsing history can reveal a lot about you, not all of it you necessarily want to share.
How to Save Emails as PDFs in Windows 10
Saving documents as PDFs couldn't be easier in Windows 10, and this feature can particularly come in handy if you need to save emails before deleting them from your inbox.
How to Start Your Browser in Private Mode by Default
Browsing in private or incognito mode on your computer can come in pretty handy. Thankfully, most browsers make it easy to always open in private or incognito mode.
How to Unlock iOS 11's Secret Dark Mode
iOS 11 brought a bunch of new features to Apple users, and among them is a new dark mode that works with Apple's native apps.
Combine Your Email Accounts Into a Single Inbox: Here's How
Are you checking multiple inboxes daily? Stop wasting time! Combine your email accounts into a single inbox. We show you how for Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo.
How to Back Up or Export Your Twitter Lists
Given how much time and effort goes into creating Twitter lists, you should back them up for safekeeping.
Where to Find Kid-Friendly Podcasts You Can Listen to Together
One podcast app makes it easier to find podcasts that your children can listen to. And it's not like these podcasts are boring -- they'll pique your interest as an adult too.
Get to Inbox Zero in Gmail With These Strategies
Staying on top of email is tough! The key to inbox zero is automating as much of the process as you can. We'll show you how to approach inbox zero in Gmail.
How to Look Up Your Intel Processor Generation
Finding out what generation Intel processor is in your PC only involves a few clicks. We'll walk you through how to find that information and why it's useful.
How to Remove Personal Info From Photos in Windows 10
Every time you take a photo, whether with a camera or a smartphone, a lot of personal information is stored in the image's properties.
How to Become a Wedding Photographer
Becoming a wedding photographer is a great way to put your photography skills to use. But how do you break into the business? Here's what you need to know.
How to Encrypt Chat on Twitter and Facebook
Of the many open-source options for encrypted chat, Keybase sets itself apart by offering interesting social media integrations.
How to Find Parking Using Google Maps
Google Maps has some awesome features that make it easier to find parking spaces in major cities.