Did you make a purchase on Apple’s App Store by mistake? Or did you forget to cancel a free trial and get billed for something you no longer plan to use? Don’t worry. You can ask Apple for a refund. Although there’s no guarantee that Apple will return your money, it doesn’t hurt to try. This tutorial will show what you must do to submit refund requests for App Store purchases....

Netflix is both a pioneer and current world leader when it comes to internet streaming services. With fantastic original content, great streaming technology and true global reach it’s no wonder almost everyone wants a piece of the action. Netflix is also very reasonable when it comes to their asking prices, especially when compared to traditional cable TV. Understandably however, many people are looking to save a little money on their entertainment....

Steam has a mind-boggling impressive catalog of 50,000+ video games encompassing every imaginable genre. But it also contains lots of titles with terrible gameplay or embarrassing content that you’d prefer not to have your friends or family see you play. Luckily, Steam provides a handful of options and privacy controls that you can readily use to hide specific games on Steam or your gaming activity from others. They aren’t perfect, but you should find them adequate in most circumstances....

You hear your friends talk about Linux all the time, or maybe you’re just wondering which OS is better for you, Windows or Linux . You’re tempted to try it, but you’re not entirely sure if you’ll like Linux. Is there a way you could just try it out first? Fortunately, there is. You can use VirtualBox to install a Linux-based OS within Windows 10. While you could dual-boot a Linux OS alongside Windows, VirtualBox offers a much cleaner slate if you choose to abandon the Linux OS after a few days....

Running another copy of the operating system in a virtual machine can help you in two ways: protect your privacy and keep your safe from viruses/malware. Starting with OS X Lion (10.7), you can install the operating system as many times as you like into a virtual machine as long as it is on the same hardware. So if you have a MacBook Pro with OS X El Capitan installed, you can install as many copies of El Capitan into virtual machines on that same machine....

In recent years, large language models (LLMs) have become increasingly popular for their ability to generate human-like text and assist in various tasks. Not all models are open-source, but pretty much every big tech company has a version that they allow users to download and run. Running these models locally on your Mac can be beneficial for privacy and cost reasons. In this article, we’ll explore how to install and run LLMs using Ollama , a powerful tool for developers and novice users, and discuss some GUI tools that can simplify the process for those who prefer not to use the macOS terminal....

When it comes to protecting confidential files on a Mac, there’s an easy way to add password protection to your files. The feature works just great to lock files and folders on your Mac . However, there’s something that it doesn’t support and it’s locking your apps. If you want to lock certain apps from being launched on your Mac, you can’t use the standard locking method. Also, there’s no other option on the Mac that lets you keep your apps from unauthorized users....

Learning how to create a checklist in Excel is a game-changer for many people. Making a checklist will help you keep track of many everyday things. For instance, a checklist can help you remember what to bring in your travels or the ingredients available when cooking a recipe. However, not everyone is well-versed in spreadsheets and may find it tough to create a checklist in Excel. This post will discuss how to make a checklist in Excel, plus some pointers on integrating it with other spreadsheet features....

There is cool feature in Windows that allows you to make your computer talk or speak whatever you tell it! This method takes advantage of a built-in API installed on Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 and 10 called SAPI (Speech Application Programming Interface). The Microsoft Speech API is what is used for the text-to-speech accessibility feature built into Windows. You can also write programs that call the API, which would allow you to let your applications speak, but that’s for developers....

Linux directory systems are different from Windows and may confuse new users. So think of the Linux directory structure as a tree. The root of the tree is where it grows from and in Linux, it is where the directories branch out. The directory separator is the forward-slash (/), abbreviated as slash . For example, the path to the root directory is often referred to as slash ( / )....

Apple Pay makes paying for almost anything easy. Simply set up the debit or credit card(s) you want to use in your Apple Wallet, and when ready to check out, whether online or in person, you can pay with a tap. Suppose you’ve already set up Apple Pay on your iPhone we’ll show you how to pay with Apple Pay for online and mobile purchases and in brick-and-mortar stores. We’ll also explain how to pay someone with Apple Pay and how to find nearby businesses that accept it....

The Oculus Quest is a revolutionary self-contained VR headset that lets you walk around in the virtual world without any real-world wires cramping your style. If you want to experience cutting-edge wireless PC VR games on your Quest, however, your only option has been a USB cable and the Oculus Link feature. That’s no longer true, with wireless PC VR offered as a feature of Virtual Desktop for Quest. What Is Virtual Desktop?...

A Mac is a reliable machine, but on rare occasions, it might start acting weird or crashing for no apparent reason. You may notice some strange behaviors such as the keyboard not responding normally, lights and indicators not working correctly, or the operating system acting slower than usual. Other strange symptoms can include the Mac refusing to charge properly, entering sleep unexpectedly, or not booting at all. You can solve some of these problems through a basic reboot and other troubleshooting tips....

Apple Notes makes it extremely easy to password-protect confidential notes on the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, and Mac. But if you don’t use the password often to unlock your notes, it’s just as easy to forget it. Sound familiar? Sadly, it’s not convenient to reset a forgotten Apple Notes password. As you’ll learn below, the chances of retrieving your currently locked notes depend on whether you can use Touch ID or Face ID to unlock them....

Is your Windows 10 computer performing slower than usual? Are you seeing different pop-ups that weren’t there before? If these are the cases, you may have a malware-infected PC on your hands. There are ways you can check. This article will teach you how to scan your PC for malware in Windows 10. Windows Defender The first logical place to start would be Windows Defender. Not only is it free, but it also comes with every Windows 10 purchase....

If taking screenshots or sharing photos doesn’t help you communicate information effectively, you can capture the action on your iPhone using screen recording complete with audio. Screen recording on your iPhone screen is an easy, convenient, and effective way to document something in a video. You can use it for online training, education purposes, or for giving presentations. Here are the steps to screen record on your iPhone. How to Screen Record on iPhone You can screen record iPhone activity using the built-in screen recording tool or using a third-party app....

The Xbox Game Bar is a great screenshot and clip-recording utility for gamers, but its default keyboard shortcuts are awkward. Fortunately, it’s easy to modify these shortcuts to your liking. The game bar shortcuts can trigger all tool functions, from firing up the Xbox game bar to recording gameplay clips. And once you set them to better keys, you can access these features with the tap of a button. How to Set Custom Shortcuts for the Xbox Game Bar The default method to customize the Xbox game bar keyboard shortcuts is through its settings....

Install The Alexa App On Your Phone You can download the app on any smartphone that runs Android or iOS. You can also use the Alexa app on the Fire OS, of course. The installation is straightforward: Open Google Play store or the Apple App Store on your mobile device. Search for the Amazon Alexa app. Click on Install . Connect The Echo To a Power Outlet The Echo uses AC mains for power....

Remove Excel Formulas Using Paste Special The “Values” paste option in Excel removes specific attributes from cells or data in your worksheet. You can use the paste option to create a formula-free duplicate of your worksheet. Open the Excel workbook you want to share or save without formulas and follow the steps below. First, duplicate the worksheet (to a new workbook) to avoid losing the data in the original workbook. Right-click the sheet in the worksheet tab and select Move or Copy on the action menu....

Online productivity tools provide many opportunities to automate workflows or use apps and app integrations to organize your life and work more efficiently. Slack is a popular collaboration tool that offers integrations with thousands of other apps so you can have the functionality of multiple apps all in one place. For example, since Slack doesn’t have a native calendar , you’ll want to customize Slack by connecting your Outlook, Apple, or Google calendar....