How to use iMessage on Windows

Apple’s iMessage isn’t as universal as some of the best messaging applications, but as a default app, it’s exceedingly popular, and could be considered one of the best Mac apps. It’s an Apple-exclusive app, however, so getting it working somewhere else isn’t easy. Fortunately, though, there are some tricks you can use to get iMessage … Read more

How to pin a website to the taskbar in Windows

Windows includes many interesting tools, but if you’re like many people, more and more of your digital life is happening in your web browser and nowhere else. That being the case, you’ll want to keep your most important websites close at hand. The easiest way to access them in Windows is the Start menu and … Read more

How to deactivate your Instagram account (or delete it)

If you’re tired of Instagram, deactivating your account could be a good option for you. With Instagram, you have two choices: You can deactivate your account, or you can delete it completely. We’ll review both options, so you can decide if you’d rather take a break or cut ties with Instagram forever. Just be cautious, … Read more

Spinning wheel? How to stop your Mac from freezing

Apple makes incredibly reliable electronics, and it’s not unheard of for a Macbook to continue running without issues several years after it was purchased. That’s not always the case, however, and even the best gadgets will eventually run into issues. For Apple, that comes in the form of a frozen Mac resulting in a spinning … Read more

How to shut down a computer with keyboard shortcuts

There’s more than one way to shut down a Windows PC. You don’t always have to use a mouse. You can use your keyboard instead. Plus, keyboard shortcuts are faster, easy to learn, and can even help you bypass certain problems if your mouse isn’t working. Here’s how to shut down your computer with shortcuts … Read more

How to Remove an Account from Google Smart Lock

Google Smart Lock is a fancy bit of engineering that works across a variety of Google and Android platforms. When enabled and properly customized, it lets your devices automatically unlock in a variety of scenarios, such as keeping your phone unlocked when it detects you’re at home. Better yet, it allows you to store Chrome … Read more