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Nicole Levine, MFA
wikiHow Technology Writer
Education
- MFA in Creative Writing, Portland State University
- BA in Arts and Letters, Portland State University
- BA in Social Science, Portland State University
Expertise
- Internet privacy & security
- Windows
- Linux
- PC hardware
- Microsoft Office
- OSINT
- HTML & CSS
- LAN/WAN support
- Web server configuration
- Independent publishing
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Co-authored Articles (2200)
How to Take a Screenshot on a Windows PC: 8 Simple Tricks
The complete guide to capturing screenshots on Windows Need to take a screenshot on your Windows PC? Whether you want to capture the full screen or just one window or area, there are several quick and easy ways to take s...
6 Easy Ways to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3
Free and easy ways to download your favorite YouTube videos as audio files This wikiHow article teaches you how to convert a YouTube video into an MP3 audio file that you can download onto your computer or smartphone. Th...
How to Check Your Laptop Battery's Health in Windows 10 & 11
Plus, quick tips to improve your battery’s health and lifeOver time, repeated charge and discharge cycles slowly decrease your laptop's battery life. If you think your laptop battery isn't holding a charge like it used...
How to Clear Your Web Browser Cache on Any Platform
Easily clear the cache on Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone, & iPad While your browser cache usually helps websites load faster, it can sometimes prevent you from seeing the most up-to-date version of a webpage. In some case...
How to
Allow Pop–ups
This wikiHow teaches you how to allow pop-up ads and notifications in your web browser. While sometimes irritating, pop-ups may be essential for certain websites to function properly. Nearly all web browsers disable pop...
7 Easy Ways to Download a Video from YouTube
Simple tricks to save a YouTube video to your deviceIs there a YouTube video you want to watch offline? Downloading from YouTube makes it easy to watch your favorite videos when you don't have an internet connection. The...
Easily Format Word Docs from Scratch or Using Templates
Learn the basics of formatting a Microsoft Word documentMicrosoft Word is the world's most popular word processing app. Depending on what kind of legal, formal, or personal paper you’re writing, each has its own format...
How to Bypass Gmail Phone Verification
Create a new Gmail address or recover an account without a phone number If you need to verify a phone number for Gmail but don't have one, there are still ways to sign up! In many regions, you can tap the '''Skip''' opti...
How to Start Windows in Safe Mode: 6 Easy Options
A step-by-step guide to get your PC into safe mode Windows Safe Mode is an excellent tool for troubleshooting, as it prevents startup programs from running and loads only the bare minimum software and drivers. Whether y...
How to Remove a Blank Page in Word
Easy tricks to delete blank pages from your documentThis wikiHow article teaches you how to remove stubborn blank pages from anywhere in your Word document. Blank pages in the middle of your document are usually the resu...
How to
Reset an iPad Without the Password
A step-by-step guide to reset an iPad with or without a home buttonIf you're locked out of your iPad Mini or other iPad model because you forgot the passcode, don't worry—you can easily reset the iPad to remove the pas...
4 Ways to See TikTok Profiles & Videos Without People Knowing
Browse TikTok secretly with this helpful privacy guide Want to check out someone's TikTok profile but don't want them to find out? Don't worry—if you haven't enabled Profile View History, nobody will know you've looked...
How to Find Screenshots on Windows 10 and 11
The quickest ways to find screenshots on PC Wondering where Windows saved your screenshot? If you used the Snipping Tool, Snip & Sketch, or pressed '''Windows key''' + '''Shift''' + '''S''', to take the screenshot, you'l...
How to Get Information About a Phone Number For Free
Check and get information from an unknown phone number for free Want to find out who owns a landline or mobile phone number? Doing a reverse phone number lookup is an easy way to get personal information, including the n...
The Best Ways to Earn Free Microsoft Points
Quickly earn points for gift cards, controllers, in-game items, & moreIf you have a Microsoft account, you can earn Microsoft Rewards points by searching the web with Bing, shopping the Microsoft Store, playing Xbox game...
How to Watch Deleted YouTube Videos with a URL
Find deleted YouTube videos by link or ID Are you looking for ways to watch YouTube videos that were deleted? Depending on the video, you may be able to find it on the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine. You can also try...
How to Fix PC Sound Not Working: 8 Quick Solutions
Can't hear anything on your PC? Try these fixes.If you can't hear music and other sounds coming from your Windows 10 or 11 PC, don't worry—there's usually an easy fix! This wikiHow article will teach you how to fix any...
How to Bypass Your Screen Time Passcode: Reset, Remove, or Hack Screen Time
Learn to turn off Screen Time if you don't have the passwordWhether you’ve forgotten your passcode or you’re trying to get around restrictions set by a parent or guardian, it’s useful to know how to bypass, reset, ...
How to Stop Getting Voicemail on an iPhone: Steps for All Carriers
Manage your voicemails easily with these simple stepsThis wikiHow teaches you how to disable voicemail on your iPhone. In most cases, the only way to disable your voicemail is to contact your mobile provider—this is be...
How to Uninstall Microsoft Edge Permanently from Windows 10 or 11
Get rid of Microsoft Edge for good using these simple stepsAre you tired of Windows trying to force you to use the Edge web browser? While you cannot remove Microsoft Edge the same way you can with other programs in Wind...
