Tips, tricks and guides


OTT Explains: Is It Worth Buying Extended Warranties for Tech?
The short answer is no, but with a few caveats
You know the question: “Would you like to invest in the extended warranty for this product?” Sales people push extended warranty on consumers, and it might sound like a great […]

What Is a Password Manager & Why Are They Useful?
Plus, are they really totally secure?
What is a password manager? A password manager is an encrypted piece of software that stores and manages all the passwords and login information you use to access online sites, […]

What Font Is This? Tools To Identify a Font On a Page
Plus where to download free fonts
Want to grab a font from an image or text? There are some surprisingly powerful tools available that can do all of the work for you. Once you know what […]

How to Find a Wireless Access Point IP Address
You never know when you'll need it
Each of the devices connected to your network has an IP address assigned to it. This includes your wireless access point as well and it has its own IP address […]

How to Turn Yourself Into a Cartoon Using Bitmoji
You know you wanna do it
Have you seen your friends use those cute cartoon versions of themselves on social media? Have you ever thought of turning yourself into a cartoon as well? Good news is, […]

Everything You Need To Know About 360-Degree Video
Immerse yourself in this immersive format
Video comes in all sorts of aspect ratios, such as 16:9 widescreen and 21:9 ultra widescreen. These are pretty immersive, but what about a video that spans a whole 360-degree […]

OTT Explains: What Is Bloatware & How To Identify It On Your Computer
We'll also show you how to get rid of it
When you buy a computer or phone, it usually comes with preinstalled software. Some of them are useful, while others are just downright annoying as they can cause your device […]

What Is Creative Commons & Explanation Of Each License
Free to use, but follow the rules
Creative Commons is a non-profit organization that helps to create a large library of creative works for individuals and businesses to share and work with for free. As a creator, […]

How To Stop Robotic Voice Issues On Discord
We give you all the tips to try
If you are hearing robotic or distorted voices on Discord, you may be hitting a problem with your network or the processing power on your computer. Most of the time, […]

3 Ways To Come Up With the Most Secure Password
Hint: using your dog's name won't cut it
As the internet has grown to fight back against password crackers and other hackers, they’ve fought back just as hard. The introduction of CAPTCHA presented a huge roadblock for password […]

OTT Explains : What Is The Difference Between POP & IMAP In My Email Account?
Plus the pros and cons of each
If you’ve ever set up an email account manually, then you’ve been asked for your email provider’s POP or IMAP server settings. These are necessary directions that the email program […]

How To Create a New Browser Profile and Why You Should Have Multiple
Plus, an important thing to remember about privacy
User profiles in a browser are like user accounts on a computer. They let multiple people use the same web browser while also letting them maintain privacy and personal settings. […]

How To Block Distracting Websites To Beat Procrastination
Get rid of the time suckers
Tristan Harris, a former product manager at Google has called out big platforms like Apple, Google, Facebook, and other social media platforms for taking the precious time we probably didn’t […]

How To Create & Contribute To A Wikipedia Page
Become an editor, share your knowledge
Wikipedia is home to over 5.8 million articles and growing. Chances are good that you yourself have used Wikipedia in the past either for research or leisure. It’s an open-source, […]

How To Format Spreadsheet Cells To Automatically Calculate Amounts
Let the formulas do the heavy lifting
Calculating amounts in a spreadsheet is one of the most basic reasons to use a spreadsheet program like Excel or a spreadsheet website like Google Sheets. It’s useful when dealing […]

4 Ways To Livestream On Facebook To Increase Engagement
Get more eyeballs on your antics
Facebook launched its live feature in 2016 to all users. Since then, it has become a powerful marketing tool to interact with viewers in real-time. They report the following impressive […]

How To Automatically Save Email Attachments To Cloud Storage
Free up valuable storage space
Saving email attachments is a great way to back up all those images, documents, music, and whatever else you’re emailed throughout the day. But doing it manually is not a […]