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
Even If You Don't Use Edge, You Need This Trick
In the Fall Creators Update, there's one tiny but super useful feature that might have you considering using Edge once in a while.
How to View Saved Instagram Photos on a PC
Until now, you could only view your saved photos on your phone. If you wanted to browse those collections on your computer, you were out of luck.
How to Safely Delete Your Google or Gmail Account for Good
Have you thought about deleting your Gmail or Google accounts? Follow these steps which guide you through the two options Google gives you to exit its services.
How to Make Any App Launch at Startup in Windows 10
You can save time by adding programs you open every day and having them automatically launch with your computer's startup.
How to Always Open Directions in Google Maps on iOS
While previous versions of Apple's operating system made it a little bit easier to look up directions in Google Maps rather than in Apple Maps, that is no longer the case.
How to Reopen Tabs You've Accidentally Closed in Your Browser
We've all been there: too many tabs open and we accidentally close the wrong one. Luckily, all browsers make it super easy to reopen a tab that you didn't mean to close.
How to Search for Songs by Lyrics on Amazon Echo
You can usually throw lyrics into Google and identify any song, but it's even easier if you have an Amazon Echo.
A Mac Trick for Keeping Certain Windows on Top
If you want to keep just one window or file on top of all others, that's where a third-party app like this one comes in.
Find Places to Eat Based on Where Locals Like to Go
This app lets users cast votes for their favorite local restaurants in many different categories.
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.