A hashtag is a keyword or keyword phrase that starts with a “#” pound sign and does not include any spaces or punctuation. They are used to group tweets and status updates together that cover the same subject, for example …[Continue]
How to Turn on Parental Controls on an iPad
The parental control settings on the iPad and iPhone are called “Restrictions” and they are hiding under Settings / General. To get there, find the Settings icon (looks like a gear) and then scroll down to General. From there, you’ll …[Continue]
How to Keep Your Earbuds From Tangling
So apparently I’m not the only one with this problem, but I never thought to “google” for a solution! Today, however, I discovered these two gadget-free methods that look promising. How do you keep your earbuds from tangling?…[Continue]
How to Delete Your Facebook Search History
Remember that night you searched for your high school sweetheart? Facebook does. It records all your Facebook searches. And even though the privacy on searches is set to “only me,” you might want to periodically go into your Facebook Activity …[Continue]
How to Use Gmail’s Unsend Button
We’ve all wished we had a magical unsend button at one or another. And for the last few years, Gmail has had one in their Lab. Here’s how you can enable this feature, and use it. Gmail Labs is a …[Continue]
Gmail’s Send and Archive
Although it’s been a feature for nearly a year, Gmail’s Send and Archive is still a frequently misunderstood feature. The first concept you need to understand is Gmail’s Archive. The Archive is a history of all your mail that is …[Continue]
How to Stop Broadcasting Your Kid’s Location
Did you know that unless you specifically turn it off, your phone includes exact location details with each photo you take? This means that your home address, your kids’ school, their favorite park (and so on) is being transmitted via …[Continue]
How to Customize Gmail Tabs
By now you probably have decided you either love or hate the new Gmail tabs, as they have been rolling out over the last couple of weeks. Either way, here are a few helpful tips, including how to turn them …[Continue]
