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.
This Hack Turns WhatsApp Into a Private Storage for Files and Notes
Did you know that WhatsApp can be used as a personal file storage system using this nifty workaround?
How to Make All Your Social Media Accounts Private
Want to keep your social media life private? Hit the link to get a full guide to the privacy settings on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Snapchat.
How to Use Google's Services Without a Gmail Account
A lot of Google services appear as if they require a Gmail account in order to sign up, but that's not actually true.
How to Stop iMessage Notifications on Your Macbook
If you're tired of iMessage notifications popping up at inopportune times, here's how to disable them -- both permanently and temporarily.
Did You Know YouTube Has a Secret Dark Mode?
Instead of using third-party workarounds, you can now enable a native but secret dark theme for YouTube. Here's how to do it yourself. It's quite easy.
How to Create Shared Photo Albums on Android (And Share Them With Anyone)
Google Photos provides an easy way for iOS and Android users to share photo albums with one another and access them on the web. Here's how to set them up.
How to Create Easy-to-Share Photo Albums on iOS
Sharing photos from big events with friends and family can be an arduous task -- unless you create a shared photo album on iOS. Then it's easy as pie.
3 Quick Productivity Tips Every Microsoft Outlook User Should Start Using
If Outlook is your email client of choice, here are a few simple but effective tips that can help boost your productivity up a notch or two.
This Email Trick Posts to Both Twitter and Facebook at the Same Time
If you use both Twitter and Facebook and regularly make similar posts to both social networks, then this email trick will instantly cut your hassle in half.
3 Ways to Share Files With Others Who Don't Have Cloud Accounts
What's the simplest way to share files with others? Here are several ways that'll come in handy whether you or the recipient don't have cloud accounts.
How to Get More Space in Reply Tweets (And Mute Noisy Conversations)
Twitter's latest update is a double-edged sword: you can now type more in a reply, but you can also get swept up into noisy conversations.
How to Block Per-Site and Per-App Notifications in Chrome
Have you have run into a site or web app that asked for notification permissions? Here's how to block them for good, including the ones you accidentally allowed in the past.
How to Make Spotify the Default Music Player on Amazon Echo
There are many ways to listen to music with an Amazon Echo, but if you're subscribed to Spotify then you may want to set it as your default player.
How to Encrypt Gmail Messages Before They Reach Google's Servers
Are you wary of Google's prying eyes but can't get yourself to quit Gmail? Use this nifty extension to encrypt your messages and prevent Google from reading them.
Stop Your ISP From Snooping on Your Web Data for Free With Opera
The best way to circumvent the snooping of ISPs on your web data is to use a protected VPN, but if you need a no-hassle alternative, you can get by with the Opera browser.
How to Block Trackers in Incoming Emails in Gmail
Did you know that email senders can know whether you've opened their emails or not? If you're using Gmail, here's what you can do to block that.
12 Gadgets Every Creative Person Should Carry at All Times
Here's a variety of small gadgets that'll boost your creativity and productivity. Hopefully they'll all help to make your life a little easier.
How to Gift Amazon Prime to Friends & Family (And Why You Should)
If you're in need of a gift idea for friends or family, why not an Amazon Prime subscription? Here's how easy it is to give and why the benefits are well worth it.
This Site Customizes Sounds to Help You Concentrate or Fall Asleep
If you like to play nature sounds or white noise in the background while you work or sleep, this site is the best one yet -- because it lets you customize each sound.
How to Fix Twitter From Wasting Space on Android and iPhone
If you're using the official Twitter app on Android or iPhone, you may not realize that it's taking up a lot of space unnecessarily. Here's how to reclaim that space in a jiffy.