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Website keeps asking to enable cookies - privacy settings concept

Website keeps asking me to enable cookies but they are enabled? How to fix it

November 12, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Website keeps asking to enable cookies - privacy settings concept

Website keeps asking you to enable cookies when they are already on? Fix Safari cross-site tracking, pop-ups, site data and extensions, plus Chrome and Edge fixes.

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Is your Mac too old to update - vintage iMac G3 on display

Is your Mac too old to update in 2026: ultimate guide

November 12, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Is your Mac too old to update - vintage iMac G3 on display

Is your Mac too old to update? macOS 27 Golden Gate runs only on Apple silicon Macs. See the newest macOS each older Intel Mac can install, and how to update.

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AirDrop not working on iPhone - two iPhones on a MacBook

AirDrop not working after iOS 26 upgrade on iPhone? How to fix it

November 12, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
AirDrop not working on iPhone - two iPhones on a MacBook

AirDrop not working after the iOS 26 upgrade? Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, set Everyone for 10 Minutes, use the AirDrop code, then update and reset network settings.

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Cannot verify server identity error on iPhone - silver iPhone on a white surface

Cannot verify server identity error on iPhone: how to fix it

November 12, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Cannot verify server identity error on iPhone - silver iPhone on a white surface

Cannot verify server identity means your iPhone can’t trust a server’s certificate. Fix the date, iOS version, mail server name, VPN and profile causes.

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Put a PDF into Google Docs - typing on a laptop surrounded by documents

How to put a PDF into Google Docs: step-by-step guide

November 12, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Put a PDF into Google Docs - typing on a laptop surrounded by documents

Put a PDF into Google Docs by uploading it to Google Drive, then choosing Open with > Google Docs. Size limits, what converts, and how to insert or link a PDF.

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Set CPU affinity for a program in Windows - AMD Ryzen CPU in its socket

How to permanently set CPU affinity for a program in Windows 11 or 10

November 12, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Set CPU affinity for a program in Windows - AMD Ryzen CPU in its socket

Permanently set CPU affinity for a program in Windows 11 or 10 with a start /affinity shortcut, a Run registry entry or PowerShell, plus a hex mask table.

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Export podcast as MP3 on Mac - MacBook Pro with a microphone and audio recorder

How to export a podcast episode as an MP3 file on Mac

November 12, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Export podcast as MP3 on Mac - MacBook Pro with a microphone and audio recorder

Export a podcast as an MP3 file on Mac: the Podcasts app has no export command, so save the episode’s audio from the show’s RSS feed, or convert it in Music.

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Compress a video in Windows 11 - video editing on a gaming laptop and monitor

How to compress a video in Windows 11

November 12, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Compress a video in Windows 11 - video editing on a gaming laptop and monitor

Compress a video in Windows 11 with Clipchamp at 720p or 480p, the Photos app trim, VLC or HandBrake, plus ZIP files and OneDrive links for big videos.

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Windows saving JPG as JFIF - photo editing software on a computer screen

Windows saving JPG or JPEG as JFIF [Fix]

November 12, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Windows saving JPG as JFIF - photo editing software on a computer screen

Windows saving JPG as JFIF? Change the image/jpeg Extension value in the registry to .jpg, rename existing JFIF files, and set JPG or JPEG as your save format.

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Log out of a child's iPad - back of an Apple iPad

How to log out of a child’s iPad

November 12, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Log out of a child's iPad - back of an Apple iPad

Log out of a child’s iPad from Settings > [child’s name] > Sign Out, and fix a faded Sign Out button caused by Screen Time restrictions or a Screen Time passcode.

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Dell Power Manager - Dell laptop with headphones

What is Dell Power Manager? What does it do? [Install & uninstall]

November 12, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Dell Power Manager - Dell laptop with headphones

Dell Power Manager shows battery health and controls charging and thermal modes. See what it does, which Dell models have it, and how to install or uninstall it.

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Lock iPad screen, apps and settings - Apple iPad on dark fabric

How to lock my iPad screen, apps and settings

November 12, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Lock iPad screen, apps and settings - Apple iPad on dark fabric

Lock your iPad by pressing the top button. Set a passcode, change Auto-Lock, lock apps, stop screen rotation, lock settings and lock a lost iPad from iPhone.

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