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How-tos for Gmail, YouTube, social apps and streaming services: account settings, fixes and features. Start with the Gmail and Google account guide, the YouTube guide, the social media accounts guide or the streaming TV guide, or find phone and media apps for your PC.

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YouTube app queue screen with the Autoplay toggle switched on

YouTube Keeps Pausing? 9 Ways to Fix It

September 24, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
YouTube app queue screen with the Autoplay toggle switched on

YouTube keeps pausing? Answer the Continue watching prompt, turn off break and bedtime reminders, then fix your connection, cache, app and browser settings.

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Grid of YouTube TV channel logos including CBS, ESPN and CNN

YouTube TV Channels List: What’s Included in Every Plan and Add-On

September 24, 2026 by Philip Celasco 2 Comments
Grid of YouTube TV channel logos including CBS, ESPN and CNN

YouTube TV channels list: the main plan has 100+ channels, the Sports Plan 30+, plus add-ons and prices. Check your ZIP code lineup and change your package.

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Facebook Help Centre Report a Problem page with three sign-in steps

How to Contact Facebook Directly: Effective Methods and Tips for Success

September 24, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Facebook Help Centre Report a Problem page with three sign-in steps

How to contact Facebook directly: there is no public phone line, so use Help & support, the hacked-account flow, Meta Verified or ads support; avoid fake numbers.

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WhatsApp Help Centre Android tab for add, edit or delete a contact

How To Delete WhatsApp Contacts

September 24, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
WhatsApp Help Centre Android tab for add, edit or delete a contact

Delete WhatsApp contacts on Android, iPhone and WhatsApp Web, remove contacts saved only to WhatsApp, and see when to block or delete the chat instead.

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Two stacked credit cards icon from Netflix's payment method page

How To Change Payment Method on Netflix

September 23, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Two stacked credit cards icon from Netflix's payment method page

Change your payment method on Netflix from the Manage payment info page in a web browser. Add a backup card, remove an old one, and fix declined payments.

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Netflix Stranger Things title screen shown across TV, laptop and phone

How To Get Netflix Free Trial In 2025 (Full Guide)

September 23, 2026 by Philip Celasco 2 Comments
Netflix Stranger Things title screen shown across TV, laptop and phone

Netflix free trial: there is none in the US; Netflix runs one only for eligible new members in certain countries. Cheapest legit options and scam warnings.

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Google's Delete Your Google Account support page, Step 1 heading

How to delete google account permanently in 5 easy steps

September 23, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Google's Delete Your Google Account support page, Step 1 heading

Delete your Google Account permanently from Data & privacy > More options. Back up with Takeout first, delete Gmail only, and recover a deleted account.

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Plex TV sign-in screen showing plex.tv/link, a 4-character code and QR code

How to Enter the TV Code on Plex TV Link

September 22, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Plex TV sign-in screen showing plex.tv/link, a 4-character code and QR code

Enter the Plex TV code at plex.tv/link: sign in on a phone or computer, type the 4-character code from your TV and submit. Plus fixes when the code fails.

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Plex Server Setup wizard naming the server with remote access ticked

How to Setup Plex Media Server – Step by Step Guide

September 22, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Plex Server Setup wizard naming the server with remote access ticked

Set up Plex Media Server step by step: install it, claim it in Plex Web App, add movie and TV libraries, turn on remote access and share it with family.

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Spotify desktop app Your Library sidebar full of playlists

How to Create New Spotify Account if You Already Have One

September 22, 2026 by Philip Celasco 2 Comments
Spotify desktop app Your Library sidebar full of playlists

Create a new Spotify account when you already have one: log out, sign up at spotify.com/signup with a different email, Google or Apple login, then switch.

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Google Authenticator code list showing several 6-digit sign-in codes

How to Recover Google Account Without Old Phone: Step-by-Step Guide

September 21, 2026 by Philip Celasco 2 Comments
Google Authenticator code list showing several 6-digit sign-in codes

Recover a Google account without your old phone: use Try another way for backup codes, a recovery email or number, a signed-in device, or the recovery questions.

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Apps and services
LinkedIn profile Introduction section with photo, headline and Edit icon

What Is LinkedIn and Why Should You Be on It?

September 21, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
LinkedIn profile Introduction section with photo, headline and Edit icon

LinkedIn is a free professional network with over 1 billion members. See what it does, free vs Premium, how to build a profile and which privacy settings to set.

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