Anand is the co-founder of Snug, developer of a virtual, daily check-in service for people living alone. The company built an app, compatible with iOS and Android devices, used by seniors and individuals with long-term medical conditions. “We figured out the right way to get people in the habit of checking in frequently,” Anand told Lifewire in a phone interview. “Snug is designed for someone living independently who has some risks they want to manage, so they use the app for both peace of mind and precaution....

Regardless of what you’re doing, most people find the registry a bit overwhelming; it’s huge and seems very complex. Plus, you’ve probably heard even the slightest mistake in there on your part could render your computer useless. Do not fear! It’s really not difficult to make changes in the registry if you know what you’re doing. Follow the steps below to modify, add to, or delete parts of the Windows Registry:...

Automatically Cc All Mail You Send in Outlook 2010 and Newer Outlook’s Sent Items folder is perfect for keeping copies of all emails you have sent. While that’s ideal for some situations, what if you want to archive all your mail for different email accounts, or you need to carbon-copy your boss in an ongoing series of messages? Outlook can automatically carbon-copy (cc) or blind carbon-copy (bcc) any address (or more than one) you specify on every message you send, with whatever criteria you establish....

Start With Seated VR Experiences There’s an old saying that goes, “You have to crawl before you can walk.” This wisdom is often true of virtual reality experiences, but think of it as, “You’ve got to sit before you can stand.” When you first step into a fully immersive VR world, your brain may become overwhelmed with input. Add the complexity of balancing yourself while this new VR world is moving around you, and the experience may overload your senses and bring on feelings of nausea, dizziness, and general disorientation....

How to Backup iPhone 6 to iCloud After you set this up, your iPhone will automatically back up to iCloud whenever your phone is locked, plugged into a power source, and connected to Wi-Fi. To set up iCloud backup on iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6S, and 6S Plus, follow these steps: How to Backup iPhone 6 to iTunes If you already manage the data on your iPhone by syncing with iTunes, this is a good option....

Cancel a Payment to a New User A New User designation in Venmo means you’ve searched for an email address or phone number that doesn’t have a registered Venmo account. If you do this for a friend, they have the option to create an account and claim the money. If they don’t create an account your money is left out in limbo. You can reclaim it with these steps: Cancel a Venmo Payment If you’ve made a Venmo payment to a registered user, then those funds are instantly in their Venmo balance for their use....

How to Change Slide Size in Google Slides Does your presentation need changing around a little? Perhaps resizing it is the key to making sure your results and infographics truly pop on screen while you’re presenting. Here’s how to change the slide size in Google Slides to one of the presets, all in a matter of a few simple steps. How to Change Slide Size in Google Slides Manually The Google Slides presets are very useful but what if you want to change your slides to a specific size of your choosing?...

How to Change the Time on a Fitbit Device All Fitbit trackers are programmed to match the time on the device to which they sync. However, if there’s a glitch and your Fitbit isn’t displaying the right time, ensure the time on the host device is correct, and then manually sync your Fitbit to its paired iPhone, Android, or another device. To manually sync your Fitbit to its paired device:...

Right-Click the Sheet Tab to Change the Tab Color When you can’t find a worksheet because your Excel workbook contains too many worksheets, color code the sheet tabs. Here’s a quick way to change the color of a tab in Excel: Use Hot Keys to Change a Sheet Tab Color When you use keyboard hotkeys to change the tab color, this set of keystrokes activates the ribbon commands. Once the last key in the sequence – the T – is pressed and released, a color palette opens....

Change Your Phone Number by Changing Your SIM Card The first and one of the simplest methods requires you to get an entirely new SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card. The SIM card carries all the information tying your phone service to your provider. This included your phone number and other important account info. As such, you can change your phone number by inserting a new SIM card that is tied to a different phone number....

How to Charge 2nd Generation Apple Pencils After you’ve finished the initial pairing process for connecting your Apple Pencil to your iPad, all you need to do to begin charging it is to place it on top of your Apple tablet to the right of the volume and power buttons. The charging process should begin automatically, and the battery level of your second-generation Apple Pencil should briefly display on the screen....

Turn off and unplug your computer. Also, disconnect all cables and peripherals from it, such as a monitor cable, printer cable, Ethernet cable, keyboard and mouse cords, and any other USB-connected devices such as external hard drives. Pick up the computer carefully and gently rock it side to side. If you hear a rattling sound, a screw may have come loose and is rolling around inside your case. A few light shakes will usually knock it loose and into the bottom of the case where you can find it....

How to View Storage on Mac Worried you’re running out of space on your Mac? Memory and storage may seem interchangeable, but this relates to checking your storage space rather than the memory on Mac. Here’s a look at how to check what storage space is remaining on your Mac’s hard drive. How to View Storage on Mac via Finder Another way to view how much storage space you’ve used up is via Finder....

Soft Brush If you’ve used the lens in a dusty environment, remove the dust from the lens using a soft brush. Wiping the lens with dust still on it could scratch it. Gently brush the dust from the middle of the lens to the edges. Then dislodge the dirt from the edges by holding the camera upside down with the lens glass pointing toward the ground, allowing the dust to fall toward the ground as you brush....

Follow these simple tips to learn how to clean your keyboard and how to clean keyboard keys, so that your device stays hygienic and clean. What Do I Need to Know About Cleaning My Keyboard and Mouse? As with any cleaning task, it’s important to know a few things before you get started, as well as make sure you have relevant equipment. Clean your keyboard regularly. Ideally, you want to clean your keyboards and mice once or twice a month....

What Happens if You Clear Cache in the Facebook App? As you use Facebook (Or most social media platforms and web browsers, really), the various posts you make or interact with, photos you view or upload, and videos you share or watch are stored in the background to make everything load faster the next time you check these posts and pieces of media out. Over time, that data can build up and will start to take up more and more storage space, or possibly even cause Facebook to perform slower....

Close Apps on the iPhone 12 Closing apps is sometimes also called quitting apps, force quitting apps, or force closing apps. To close apps on the iPhone 12 follow these steps: When You Should Quit iPhone Apps When you’re not using an iPhone app, it goes into the background and is frozen. That means that the app uses relatively little battery life and likely does not use any data. In most ways, a frozen app is the same as one that’s been closed....

How Do I Connect a USB Drive to My Fire Stick? This accessory is essentially a Micro USB cable with a USB port in the middle and allows for the connection of a USB drive without interrupting the Fire Stick’s power supply. Here’s how to use this adapter cable to plug a USB drive into your Fire Stick. Once it’s finished, select OK. Select Show USB Only to view apps that are installed locally on your Fire Stick and begin transferring some to your USB drive....

How to Connect a Honeywell Thermostat to Wi-Fi These instructions apply to the Honeywell Total Connect Comfort Wi-Fi thermostat. Benefits of Connecting a Smart Thermostat to Wi-Fi There are so many benefits to having a smart thermostat like the one Honeywell manufactures. You can control your home’s thermostat from your phone, monitor the outdoor temperature, and set your thermostat when you’re away so you can save on energy. If not, you’ll have to manually put the thermostat into Wi-Fi setup mode....

How to Connect Bluetooth Headphones to a Switch The Switch won’t work with all Bluetooth headsets. Consult the verified list (see below) before buying a headset for it, then follow these steps: How to Connect Headphones to a Switch via USB Before Nintendo added Bluetooth functionality to the Nintendo Switch, certain headsets could be connected to the console via USB. The method still works. What If Your Headset Isn’t Working? If you have problems with audio, the first thing you should do is consult the list below and ensure that your headset is listed....