How to find your phone number

  • On an iPhone, open the Phone app, go to the “Contacts” tab, and tap on “My Card” to find your phone number.
  •  On an Android device, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap the gear icon to open Settings, and open “About Phone” to find your phone number.

It’s a little embarrassing, but we’ve all had the thought at one time or another: “What is my phone number?” Maybe you recently got a new number or you’re just having a mental lapse. The good news is you can find in the settings on your iPhone or Android device.

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Google Docs how to make a Google Doc view only

Prevent unwanted changes to your document by people you’re sharing with.

  •  Avoid unintended edits and mistakes in your Google Docs by using the view-only mode, which makes the document unchangeable and condenses the menu.
  •  Click the drop-down menu next to a person’s name in the Share menu to set whether they have editor, commentor, or viewer permissions.
  •  To change the permissions of someone with a link, click the “Share” button, then change the permission in the “General Access” section accordingly.

Whether you’re sharing your document or working on it alone, unintentional edits can happen. Luckily, Google Docs gives you a simple way to avoid mistaken keystrokes, accidental deletions, and other unintended edits with a view-only mode.

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How to get a “My Computer” Icon on the Desktop on Windows 10 and Windows 11

To display the “This PC” or the “My Computer” icon, right-click your desktop, then navigate to Personalize > Themes > Desktop Icon Settings. Select “Computer” from the listed options and then click “Apply” to add it to your desktop. The My Computer icon was a fixture on Windows desktops for decades, but it was removed and renamed with the introduction of Windows 10. Now properly called “This PC,” the icon must be added back manually.

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How to Mount an ISO image in Windows 7, 8, and 10

Right-click an ISO file and click “Mount” to mount it on Windows 10 or Windows 8. You don’t need third-party software. Windows 7 requires specialized software, like WinCDEmu. Windows finally offers a built-in way to mount ISO disc image files on Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows 8. If you’re using Windows 7, you’ll need a third-party tool.

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What is a Heatsink, and how does it work?

Beneath their unassuming metal surface lies a surprising amount of complexity.

  • Heatsinks are essential parts of your computer’s cooling. They remove heat away from critical components to increase their lifespan, performance, and stability.
  •  Heatsinks come in various shapes and sizes, with fin heatsinks being the most common type. They’re often accompanied by a fan for improved cooling.
  •  Factors such as size, material, heat pipes, fans, thermal interface material, mounting pressure, and ambient temperature affect the effectiveness of a heatsink.
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How to update drivers on Windows 10

Windows 10 automatically updates most device drivers, but for specific devices or manufacturer-specific drivers, you can manually install them. Use Device Manager to automatically find and install the latest drivers or manually browse and install already downloaded drivers.

If you can’t find the latest drivers through Windows Update or Device Manager, visit the manufacturer’s website to download and install the correct drivers for your device.

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How to find files you downloaded on Android

Android devices have a preinstalled file manager app called “Files” or “My Files” where downloaded files are saved in the “Downloads” folder. To find downloaded files, open the file manager app and tap the hamburger menu icon to access the side menu, then select “Downloads” from the list.

Alternatively, using the “Files by Google” app, open the app on your Android device, go to the “Browse” tab, and tap “Downloads” to view all downloaded documents and files.

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How to find your MAC Address on Windows 10 or 11

Here’s a basic refresher: A network adapter is a device in your PC that connects to a network—either through Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or another method. In some PCs, a network adapter is a separate card installed in a machine, and in others, it’s built into the hardware. Even so, Windows still considers each adapter as a separate device.

Before locating your MAC address, it’s important to know that different network adapters have their own unique MAC addresses. So if your PC has both an Ethernet port (handled by an Ethernet adapter) and a Wi-Fi connection (handled by a Wi-Fi adapter), each one of those connection methods will have its own MAC address.

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