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How To: Mute Email Conversation Threads in iOS 13's Mail App to Stop Annoying Notifications

You may not want to disable notifications for the Mail app entirely on your iPhone since you could miss essential emails when they come in. But you can at least silence conversation threads on an individual basis. Doing so won't mute all conversations from the same sender, only the thread you select. Plus, it works for group email threads where things can get chaotic.

How To: Sprint HTC Evo 4G Impressions

Spent the weekend with Sprint's new phone, the HTC Evo G4. Specification wise, it's better than Verizon's Incredible and T-Mobile's HD2. Apple will be announcing the new version of their phone this week. If it's comparable to leaked phone shown over at Gizmodo, then to say which phone is better is debatable. The iphone might have a better battery life but the Evo has an unlimited data plan, unlike AT&T's new tier pricing structure.

How To: Disable Twitter's Annoying Autoplay Videos

It's bad enough that we have to deal with autoplaying video advertisements all over the Web, so why do we have to be subjected to autoplaying videos on Twitter, too? Autoplay video are muted by default, but that doesn't make them any less annoying, especially if you have a small data plan on your phone.

How To: Disable pop-up blocker in Internet Explorer & Firefox

This video shows the method to turn off pop-up blocker in Internet Explorer and Firefox. Firstly, open Internet Explorer and go to 'Tools' option. Go to 'Internet Options' and click on the 'Privacy' tab. You will see an option of 'Block pop-ups' at the bottom of the window. You must uncheck it and hit 'Apply' to turn it off. For Firefox, go to 'Tools' and 'Options'. You will see 'Block pop-up windows' as the first option. Uncheck it and the pop-ups will not be blocked. You can also set except...

How To: Turn JavaScript on in Internet Explorer

In this video, you will learn the steps to take to enable JavaScript in Microsoft's Internet Explorer (IE) web browser. Although JavaScript support is typically enabled by default in most modern browsers and many web applications depend on JavaScript being enabled to function properly, some persons and organizations may occasionally disable JavaScript to negate the effects of annoying or insecure implementation of JavaScripts on some web pages (such as pop-ups, hidden tracking links, unwanted...

How To: 3 Apps for Getting Your Budget & Finances Under Control in 2017

It's become a routine for many of us to ring in the New Year with pledges to finally get our budgets and finances under control. Unfortunately, it's also quite difficult to to keep those promises. Some of us will just dive into our resolutions and wing it as we move forward, which usually ends in failure. But even for those of us who plan carefully, obstacles along the way can spell doom for New Year's resolutions.

How To: This Hidden Twitter Feature Makes It So Much Easier to Share Tweets from Your iPhone

If you're someone who shares a lot of tweets outside of Twitter, you know the struggle. Twitter's share button, like YouTube's, is proprietary, which means you need to wade through Twitter's own sharing options to find your iPhone's regular Share sheet instead. However, there's a hidden trick that lets you open the stock iOS sharing options right away.

How To: Enable and use the Voice Control feature on an iPad

In this clip, you'll learn how to use the Voice Control feature on an iPad. Whether you're the proud owner of an Apple iPad or perhaps just considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial, which presents a complete overview of how to enable the Voice Control tool. For details, and to see what it takes to use iPhone-style voice commands on an iPad, take a look.

Hands-On: Magic Leap's Create App Is a Powerful Way to Invent Your Own Reality Nearly Anywhere

Since getting our hands on the Magic Leap One last week, we've been methodically delving into each feature and reporting our findings step-by-step. Earlier this week, we took a look at the Screens app (a video viewer) and the Helio app (an AR web browser). This time around, we'll be digging into the Create app, the experience that allows you to fill the real world with objects that transform the nature of your local reality.

How To: Hook your phone up to your computer using bluetooth

In this Electronics video tutorial you are going to learn how to hook your phone up to your computer using Bluetooth. Keep only one phone around the computer while doing this. On the phone go to options, discovery mode and ensure discovery mode is ON. Then go to ‘horizon’ > menu > settings and tools > Bluetooth menu > add new device. Now on your computer go to Bluetooth and ensure discovery mode is ON. Then click on ‘set up Bluetooth device’. Now select ‘mobile phone’ and click ‘continue’. Pu...

How To: Access Hidden Mac OS X Settings in Lion and Mountain Lion Without Using Terminal

There are a lot of hidden settings in Mac OS X that you can change by using the Apple Terminal, but if you're not familiar with it, it can be tricky. Mountain Tweaks and Lion Tweaks are two apps created by Fredrik Wiker that cut out the extra step by letting you change those settings without having to use Terminal, therefore making it ridiculously simple. Since Mountain Lion is the latest version of OS X, we'll focus on Mountain Tweaks. There are three categories of tweaks. General Tweaks are...

How To: Delete your Facebook account

In this tutorial, we learn how to delete a Facebook account. First, log onto the internet and log into your Facebook account. Once you are logged in, you will be presented with your home page. Now, click on the account settings on the right hand side and find the button that says you want to cancel your account. Once you have confirmed you want to cancel your account, Facebook will send you an e-mail that asks you to confirm it one last time. After you are done with this, your account will be...

Gadget Hacks' Pandemic Prep: Apps, Info & Services to Keep You Safe & Productive

As the COVID-19 virus continues to spread, counties, cities, and states are closing down businesses, events, and schools that aren't absolutely necessary. Some companies around the US are recommending or requiring employees to work from home during the coronavirus pandemic. If you're stuck at home, there are apps and services to help you make it through a lockdown.