Tracey Rosenberger, Author at Make Tech Easier

USB C vs. USB 3 vs. Thunderbolt: All You Need to Know

When people use jargon like USB-C, USB 3, and Thunderbolt, what does it really mean? Let’s try to clear up some of the confusion. ‘

How to Add a Watermark to Your YouTube Videos

An effective way to avoid others stealing your videos and protect your legal rights as the creator is to add a watermark to your YouTube videos.

Should You Use an Older Android Phone

Many of us like to hold onto our phones because we are comfortable with how they are set up, but should you still use an older Android phone?

How to Fix Wi-Fi Authentication Error on Android

It can be frustrating when you can’t connect to Wi-Fi on your phone. Here are some ways you can use to fix the Wi-Fi authentication error on Android.

The Best Chrome Security Extensions to Improve Your Browsing Security

Google Chrome is not known for security and privacy. The following Chrome security extensions can decrease your chances of putting your computer at risk.

How to Set the Default Apps for Windows Activities and Extensions

Have you ever tried to open a file only to get a message asking what app you want to use to open it? Learn here how to set default apps in Windows 10.

How to Make Your Zoom Call More Secure

There are some privacy and security concerns about Zoom that worry its users. This article lists ways you can make your zoom call more secure.

How to Transfer Google Drive Files to Another Account

Moving Google Drive files is not complicated, but it can be time-consuming. Here are a few ways to transfer your Google Drive files to another account.

How to Clear the Cache in Microsoft Edge

When a webpage is not loading well, clearing the browser cache can help. You’ll learn in this tutorial how to clear the cache in the Microsoft Edge browser.

How to Increase Browser Cache Size for Better Performance

The browser cache stores web resources and allows webpages to load faster on subsequent visits. Learn how to increase the browser cache size to store more data.

How to Change Your Display Name on Windows 10

Windows 10 users are familiar with the sign-in screen that displays your name. Learn how you can change the display name on Windows 10’s login screen.

How to Use the Microsoft Edge Tracking Prevention Feature to Protect Yourself

If you want to protect your privacy online, Microsoft Edge has a tracking prevention feature that blocks site trackers from working. Find out how it works.

How to Forward Gmail Messages to Another Account

If you want to consolidate all your emails to one account, you can forward your Gmail messages to another account, like your primary email address.

3 Ways to Replace and Reduce Your Windows Desktop Shortcuts Clutter

Cluttering your desktop makes it difficult to find what you want. Here are a few ways you can replace and reduce your Windows desktop shortcut clutter.

Creative Uses of Google Keep to Organize Your Day

Beside the traditional note-taking feature, there is still much you can do with Google Keep. Here are some creative uses of Google Keep to organize your day.

6 Types of Browser User Profiles You Should Have

Using different browser user profiles can unclutter your browser and protect your privacy. Here are 6 user profiles you should set up for different purposes.

How to Set Up or Join a Zoom Meeting

Zoom is very popular and easy to use. There are several different ways for people to join a Zoom meeting. Read on to find out.

How to Clear Your Windows Clipboard History

If you want to clear out your Windows clipboard history and keep your clipboard to yourself, there are several different ways to do this.

How to Format Text in WhatsApp Chats

Have you wished you could use bold text to emphasize your point in WhatsApp? Here are some ways to format text in Whatsapp chats from within the app using third-party apps.

How to Watch Videos Together with Your Instagram Friends

As people are confined to their homes in isolation, Instagram released a new co-watching feature for you and your friends to watch videos together.

4 Useful Apps For Keeping Online Video Diaries

If you want to keep a video diary instead of just a written one, here are some useful apps you can use to keep an online video diary.

4 of the Best Video Conferencing Apps for 2020

Virtual conferencing is the way to go when you can’t physically meet. Here are some of the best video conferencing apps you can use for virtual meetings.

Troubleshoot Smart Lock’s Trusted Places Feature on Android

The Smart Lock Trusted Places feature in Android can be buggy. If your Smart Lock Trusted Places doesn’t work correctly, here are some ways to fix it.

How to View Subtitles on YouTube

Don’t you hate when you want to watch a video but can’t turn up the volume? You can easily enable closed captioning and view subtitles on YouTube.

Why You Should Use Two Browsers for Your Daily Browsing

Using one browser for all your browsing activity makes you easy to be tracked. Here is why you should use two (or more) browsers for your daily browsing.

How to Pin Websites on Your Windows PC for Easy Access

One way to keep your favorite sites within easy access is to pin them to your desktop. Learn how to pin websites to the Windows desktop, taskbar or the Start Menu.

How to Create and Use Multiple User Profiles for Microsoft Edge

If you share your browser with others, you may want to set up a new user profile for each user. Here is how to create user profiles on Microsoft Edge.

10 Smartphone Myths You Should Not Believe

Many of us hear information that sounds reasonable and adopted it as truth. Here are some smartphone myths that are totally not true. Let’s check them out.

Top 3 Resources to Teach Kids to Code

Learning to code helps students to prepare for the future. Here are some of the best resources to teach kids to code in a fun, interactive way.

Should You Use Public Wi-Fi Networks in 2021?

Many businesses are offering free Wi-Fi to attract more customers. But how safe are these public Wi-Fi networks really, and should you use them?

How to Use the Collections Feature in the New Edge Browser

The Microsoft Edge Chromium browser has a new Collection feature to save links, text and images. Here’s how to use the Collection feature in the Edge browser.

Why is My Cell Phone Charging So Slowly?

Don’t you hate it when your phone are charging slowly than usual? This is a common issue. Check out these fixes to improve the charging speed of your phone.

How to Move Windows Programs to Another Drive

If your main Windows drive is running out of space, you can fix it by moving the Windows apps you have installed to a different drive. Here’s how.

How to Identify the Graphics Card in Your Windows 10 PC

If you want to play a graphics-intensive game, you need to know if your graphics card can support it. Here’s how to identify the graphics card in Windows 10.

How to Remove Bloatware from Windows 10 Quickly and Easily

Don’t you hate it when your shiny new computer comes with plenty of bloatware? Here are some ways to remove bloatware from a Windows 10 computer.

How to Disable Sticky Keys on Your Windows Computer

Anyone can accidentally tap the Shift key too many times and activate the Sticky key feature. Here is how you can disable Sticky keys on your Windows PC.

How to Free Up RAM on a Windows Computer

Before you jump ahead and install new RAM to your machine, make use of the following methods to free up RAM on your Windows computer first.

How to Set Up an Inexpensive Home Intercom System

You can get an actual intercom system for hundreds of dollars, or set up an inexpensive home intercom system with the equipment you have. Here’s how.

How to Fix Windows 10’s “Unexpected Store Exception Error”

If your Windows is showing the Blue Screen of Death with the “Unexpected Store Exception Error” message, these are some ways to fix the issues.

How to Customize Your Android’s Lock Screen

One thing that you can customize in Android is the lock screen. Here are a few options you can customize on your Android’s lock screen to make it your own.

How to Tag Faces Manually in Google Photos

Google Photos has an automatic face-tagging feature, but its latest version now allows you to tag the faces in the picture manually. Here’s how to do it.

How to Trace an Email to Its Source IP

If you have doubts about the validity of an email, you can check the original IP address for the sending source. Here’s how to trace an email’s source IP.

How to Monitor Your Email Address and Passwords for Leaks in Data Breaches

Have any of your email addresses been compromised? Here are some resources for you to monitor your email addresses and password for data breaches.

How to Childproof Your Android Phone

Before you hand over your phone to your kids, follow these steps to childproof your Android phone to make sure they only access what you permit them to see.

Troubleshooting an External Drive that Doesn’t Appear in Windows

Have you ever tried to connect an external hard drive to Windows, only to have it not show up? Here are some ways to identify the cause and fix the issue.

How to Track the Activity of Others on Your Windows Computer

If you are afraid of the theft of your personal information, you can find out what people are doing behind your back by tracking activities on a Windows computer.