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Choosing between 256GB and 512GB boils down to your usage and how much cash you're willing to shell out. If you're a moderate user, 256GB should suffice. But if you're a digital packrat or a content creator, go for the 512GB and never look back. As someone who follows...

Fixing your mouse highlighting when you click can be very straightforward. By following the steps outlined in this guide you’ll be able to address likely software issues and determine whether or not it’s a hardware issue. If it is a hardware issue, there are a couple...

There are a few hardware and software causes for your Lenovo laptop touchpad (or any other laptop touchpad) to stop working. How it stops working will be relevant to troubleshooting and fixing your touchpad.  Hi, I’m Aaron. I’m a technology enthusiast and have...

There are a few reasons your keyboard may not type, ranging from connectivity problems to Windows settings. If you follow the steps in this article, you’ll quickly figure out what ails your keyboard and hopefully can fix it. Hi, I’m Aaron. I love to tinker with...

If your keyboard is typing the wrong letters, it should be a fairly straightforward problem to fix. Either you are typing on some alternative functional layer or your keyboard layout and language is incorrect. If instructions above don't fix your problem, then you...

Once you enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on your iCloud account, you cannot turn it off. Therefore, there is no way to bypass two-factor authentication for iCloud. Nevertheless, you have some options if you don’t have your phone or trusted device available. Hi,...

Disabling Messages in iCloud will remove your synced conversations from iCloud and download them to your device. Hi, I’m Andrew, a former Mac administrator, and in this article, we’ll examine the ins and outs of iCloud message sync so you can choose the best options...

You can download all photos from iCloud to your computer by visiting icloud.com/photos, selecting all photos, and then clicking the download button in the top right corner of the browser window. I’m Andrew, a former Mac administrator, and in this article, I’ll show...

There are a few ways to address the issue of your Logitech mouse double-clicking. Unfortunately, many of them fail to address the underlying cause of your mouse woes and just mask the problem.  Hi, I’m Aaron. I love working with and around technology and have...

Nothing’s more frustrating than things that interrupt your workflow and gaming. We’re all so accustomed to a certain computing experience that when something happens to disrupt that, it can be incredibly jarring and offputting.  I’m Aaron. I work with technology...

Yes! Assuming you’re talking about SMS messaging, only if that someone happens to have access to your cellular provider’s logs. Otherwise, no, someone can’t track your location from a text. That changes if you’re talking about other messaging formats.  Hi, I’m...

Your laptop can beep for many reasons, ranging from normal operational beeps to critical fault beeps. Discerning which is which can be a frustrating and difficult process, if you don’t know what to look for. I’m Aaron, a lawyer turned technologist. I’ve parlayed my...

Yes! With a little bit of work. Fortunately, it’s pretty straightforward to connect an Xbox controller to a PS4 and PS5. Why you’d want to is up to a matter of preference I guess. And bragging rights! Who doesn’t want to be able to tell their friends about their...

Yes, but you’re going to need additional equipment. Fortunately, it’s very straightforward to set up Zoom on your Smart TV. If you’ve used Zoom on a computer, you can use it on a TV! Hi, I’m Aaron. I love working with technology and turned my passion for it into a...

To change your iCloud email address, sign in to appleid.apple.com and click “Apple ID.” Enter your new email address and then enter the verification code sent to the email. Hello, I’m Andrew, a former Mac administrator, and iOS expert. In this article, I’ll expand...

Yes, employers can see your internet traffic while you’re connected to your company’s Virtual Private Network (VPN). They can see this traffic by virtue of how VPN works. However, it’s unlikely that they see your internet traffic while you’re not connected.  I’m...

No, if you forward an email, the sender cannot see that you did so. This is because of how email works. The recipient may see that you forwarded it, however, and might inform the original sender.  I’m Aaron and I love technology. I use email everyday, as do most...

Fear not! Your parents can’t see your internet history on the internet bill. There are certain things your Internet Service Provider (ISP) may tell them through other avenues, but they can’t get your internet browsing history from the internet bill.  Hi, my...