Ask Dave Taylor
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Linkedin
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Home
  • YouTube Videos
  • Top Categories
  • Subscribe via Email
  • Ask A Question
  • Meet Dave
  • Home
  • Articles posted by Dave Taylor (Page 376)

Articles posted by Dave Taylor

How to reset the default home page in Firefox?

December 13, 2013 / Dave Taylor / Mac & MacOS Help / No Comments
set firefox home page

Somehow, my home page changed to Ask. I’m running Firefox as my browser on my macbook & it used to come up with a tiled screen of the various sites last visited. I suspect one of my kids may have somehow changed the default. How do I get it back to the way it was? Thanks in advance for your help!

View Answer »

Can I copy a phone number from email or the Web on my iPhone?

December 12, 2013 / Dave Taylor / iPhone & iOS Help / 1 Comment
dialing the nsa featured image

I get a lot of companies sending me messages in Gmail and I often end up having to call them back. Which is a huge pain because while the messages I receive in the iPhone “mail” app automatically make phone numbers tappable, Gmail doesn’t. So what can I do to make this process easier on my darn iPhone?

View Answer »

How do I take Photos on my Windows 8 Tablet?

December 11, 2013 / Dave Taylor / Apple iPad Help, Windows PC Help / 3 Comments

Now that I just scored a Dell Venue 8 Pro tablet through the Microsoft Store – for $99! – I’m psyched to have it, but am a bit lost with functionality. How do I take a picture with the built-in camera?

View Answer »

Dell Venue 8 Pro – Unboxing!

December 10, 2013 / Dave Taylor / YouTube Video Reviews / No Comments
Dell Venue 8 Pro unboxing

Yes, I have succumbed. My first unboxing video: Seriously, though, this Venue 8 Pro is a very sweet little tablet, powered by the super zippy Bay Trail chip from Intel. And the fact that it was on sale early in December through the Microsoft Store for a killer $99.00? Well, if you can find it

View Answer »

Extend my Android phone’s battery life?

December 9, 2013 / Dave Taylor / Android Help / 1 Comment
battery usage icon - android droid

Battery life on my Android phone sucks. If I get 4 hours between charges, I’m doing well. And it drives me crazy, constantly having to hunt for charging devices or power outlets. How can I tell what apps are eating up my battery and power?

View Answer »

Updated Section 9 Security Policy: An Apple ID Scam?

December 8, 2013 / Dave Taylor / Computer & Internet Basics, Spam, Scams & Security / 3 Comments
apple id / itunes account phishing scam

I received email from Apple that I’d “violated section 9 of their security code” and that I needed to revalidate my temporarily frozen account. I’m suspicious, what’s this email all about?

View Answer »

How to do product research on Amazon.com?

December 6, 2013 / Dave Taylor / Amazon, eBay, and Online Shopping Help / 2 Comments
customer review breakdown amazon.com

I want to research different color printer options for a Christmas present for my Dad but am pretty clueless about it. What’s a fast way to start where I can avoid any bogus review sites or blogs?

View Answer »

How do I get free games for my Windows 8 PC?

December 4, 2013 / Dave Taylor / Windows PC Help / No Comments
win8 free game - star wars - feature image

Now that I have a laptop PC running Windows 8, I’d like to get some games that are written for this environment, but every time I go to the Windows Store, it seems like they’re all for-pay. Aren’t there free games in the Windows App Store?

View Answer »

«‹374375376377378›»

Search

Recent Posts

  • How Do I Write a Linux Shell Script to Find N-Letter Words?
  • How to Fix your iPhone So It Can Scan QR Codes
  • How Can I Check for Firefox Updates on a Windows PC?
  • How to Customize “StandBy” Display Mode in iOS 17
  • How to Wipe, Reinitialize, and Reset a Windows PC
  • How Can I Update WatchOS Directly From My Apple Watch?
  • What’s the Scoop with the iPhone 15 and USB-C?
  • How Do I Change the Ringtone Volume on my Pixel Phone?

On My YouTube Channel

OpenRock Pro Open-Ear Sports Earbuds / Headphones -- REVIEW

SINEAPTIC SE-1 Wireless Ribbon Driver Headphones -- UNBOXING & REVIEW

Categories

  • AdSense, AdWords, and PPC Help (106)
  • Alexa, Kindle, and Nook Help (103)
  • Amazon, eBay, and Online Shopping Help (166)
  • Android Help (242)
  • Apple iPad Help (151)
  • Apple Watch & Smartwatch Help (57)
  • Articles, Tutorials, and Reviews (348)
  • Auto Tech Help (21)
  • Business Advice (201)
  • Chromebook & ChromeOS Help (48)
  • Computer & Internet Basics (797)
  • d) None of the Above (166)
  • Facebook Help (386)
  • Google, Chrome & Gmail Help (199)
  • HTML & Web Page Design (248)
  • Instagram & Threads Help (53)
  • iPhone & iOS Help (646)
  • iPod & MP3 Player Help (173)
  • LinkedIn Help (90)
  • Linux Help (179)
  • Linux Shell Script Programming (91)
  • Mac & MacOS Help (935)
  • Most Popular (16)
  • Outlook & Office 365 Help (41)
  • PayPal Help (68)
  • Pinterest Help (54)
  • Reddit Help (21)
  • SEO & Marketing (82)
  • Spam, Scams & Security (102)
  • Trade Show News & Updates (23)
  • Twitter Help (225)
  • Video Game Tips (66)
  • Web Site Traffic Tips (62)
  • Windows PC Help (983)
  • Wordpress Help (206)
  • Writing and Publishing (72)
  • YouTube Help (47)
  • YouTube Video Reviews (159)
  • Zoom, Skype & Video Chat Help (66)

Archives

Find Me On the Socials…

Ask Dave Taylor

Follow Me on Pinterest
Follow me on X/Twitter
Follow me on LinkedIn
Follow me on Instagram


AskDaveTaylor on Facebook

microsoft insider mvp


This web site is for the purpose of disseminating information for educational purposes, free of charge, for the benefit of all visitors. We take great care to provide quality information. However, we do not guarantee, and accept no legal liability whatsoever arising from or connected to, the accuracy, reliability, currency or completeness of any material contained on this site or on any linked site. Further, please note that by submitting a question or comment you're agreeing to our terms of service, which are: you relinquish any subsequent rights of ownership to your material by submitting it on this site. Our lawyer says "Thanks for your cooperation."
© 2023 by Dave Taylor. "Ask Dave Taylor®" is a registered trademark of Intuitive Systems, LLC.
Privacy Policy - Terms and Conditions - Accessibility Policy