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.
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 Quickly Switch User Accounts Using the Mac Menu Bar
With Fast User Switching, jumping between Mac accounts has never been easier.
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.
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.
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.
8 Timeless Ways to Discover New Music to Stream
Thanks to streaming music and algorithms, it has never been easier to discover new music. However, there are some tried and tested methods for doing so you shouldn't neglect.
How to Disable Annoying MacOS High Sierra Upgrade Notifications
The automatic upgrade notifications for MacOS High Sierra are annoying. Here's how to get rid of them once and for all.
How to Animate Excel Charts in PowerPoint
PowerPoint presentations with lots of data can be engaging! You can animate Excel charts in PowerPoint and make your data come to life.
How to Disable Outlook.com's Link Preview Feature
Are you tired of the way Outlook handles link previews when you compose messages and paste in links? Here's how to turn that feature off.
How to See Who's Viewed Your Instagram Stories and Live Videos
When it comes to Instagram stories and live videos, you can tell exactly how many people have viewed it, along with who has seen it.
How to Start a Live Video on Instagram
If you're interested in going live but nervous or confused to try it, just check out these instructions on how to get started.
How to Post GIFs and Videos on Instagram
Posting GIFs to Instagram is the same process as posting videos.
How to Legally Get Microsoft Office Pro Plus 2016 for Under $10
The desktop versions of Microsoft Office can be pretty costly, unless you take advantage of Microsoft's Home Use Program.
How to Change Your Tumblr Username
If you signed up for Tumblr many years ago, you can change your username to something more appropriate to your current interests.
How to Disable OneNote From Pasting Source Links
If you're a regular OneNote user, you've probably come across this annoying feature: when pasting text from a website, OneNote automatically includes the link to that site with your copied text.
How to Blur Faces, Text, and Backgrounds in Photoshop
Photoshop's robust blur features make it easy to obscure sensitive information like faces or apply an effect to your image.
How to Create a Watermark in Photoshop in 7 Easy Steps
If you need a quick method for adding a watermark to an image in Photoshop, here are seven easy steps.
7 Online Riddle Games to Keep You Glued to Your Computer
Looking for some tough puzzles to crack? These free online riddle games will give you plenty of challenges to solve.