Barbara writes: Is there any way, on an iMac, to set up macros for frequently used words and phrases, as I used to do when I used WordPerfect on a PC? Hi Barbara! Yes, you certainly can create custom, text-replacing “macros” (or shortcuts) on your Mac for...
Can’t find your “queue” of saved movies and TV shows on Netflix.com? You’re not the only one. Just the other day, I went nuts trying to find my missing queue on the Netflix website. Well, turns out that our Netflix queues have quietly morphed...
Shelly writes: Some HDTVs advertise “Hz” and others “p”. What’s the difference? I was told to get at least 120Hz for clearer pictures but Sony advertises 1080p for its TVs. Hi Shelly! Yep, I hear you: all the numbers and abbreviations...
Here’s a question for you: When you search on Google, are you also signed in to Google? If so, there’s a good chance Google is saving a so-called “Web History” of each and every one of your searches, stretching back for months or even years. I checked my...
From typing with a swipe to creating your own custom keyboard shortcuts, here’s 10 ways to make life with your Android phone a bit easier—and faster. 1. Type with a swipe Taking forever to tap out messages on your Android phone’s touchscreen keypad? If...
Tired of Gmail’s boring blank wallpaper? Think the built-in Gmail themes are a bit too cheesy? If so, you’re in for a treat. Buried in the list of color, HD, and “classic” Gmail themes is a pair of customizable themes that let you upload your...
Not everyone has the full use of their fingers, and that’s a problem when it comes to such common iPhone “gestures” as pinching and swiping the touchscreen. The solution: “AssistiveTouch,” a helpful iOS feature that lets you create a...
Wish you could snap a screenshot on your Mac by tapping just the F5 key rather than tangling with the SHIFT + COMMAND + 3 keyboard combo? Well, you can. Just dig into the Mac’s Keyboard settings and you’ll find shortcut settings for dozens of features,...
Got a photo, a web page, or a PDF form on your Android phone that you’d like to print? Nope, there’s no need to send the document to your PC or Mac—and no, you don’t need a newfangled, web-connected printer, either. All you really need, in fact, is...
George writes: I have deleted apps and noticed they are stored on iCloud after being deleted. Is there any way to delete unwanted apps from iCloud? Any help would be appreciated. Hi George! While you can’t actually delete unwanted apps from iCloud, you can hide...
