How to Unblock Someone on Snapchat Because blocking people on Snapchat hides their accounts from you and yours from them, you can’t search for their names and then unblock them. Instead, access your list of blocked users from the Snapchat settings. Here’s how. What to Do After Unblocking Someone Blocking cuts off all contact between you and the blocked user, and the person is removed from your Friends list. After unblocking, you’ll need to search for the friend and add them back....

How to Update Quest and Quest 2 Meta (Oculus) Quest is designed to update itself using its built-in Wi-Fi connection, but that doesn’t mean the process always works as intended. If you suspect that your headset is out of date, you can check for updates and force an installation any time you want. Here’s how to check for updates on Quest and install them if necessary: How to Turn on Automatic Updates for Meta (Oculus) Quest and Quest 2 If you prefer to receive your updates automatically and you’re tired of performing manual updates, you can turn on automatic updates in the Meta Quest app on your phone....

How to Use the Fire TV Stick Remote There have been a number of different Fire TV Stick remotes released over the years but they all generally function the same. Press the small circle button at the top of the remote with the microphone or white circle icon before saying a voice command—the large ring functions as arrow keys for navigating the Fire TV Stick operating system and apps. Press the large ring’s center to make a selection when you highlight an item on the TV....

How to Install the Paint.NET Custom Brushes Plug-In Paint.NET doesn’t include built-in support for adding plug-ins, so you must install the plug-in package manually: How to Create a Custom Brush in Paint.NET The first step is to create a file or select an image file that you want to use as a brush. You can use most common image file types to create your own brushes including JPEGs, PNGs, GIFs, and Paint....

Why Use ES File Explorer for Android? ES File Explorer does everything the built-in Android file manager can do and more. Its file-management capabilities include managing local files, including root system files and other hidden files on your device. It manages the files in your cloud accounts, including Google Drive, Dropbox, Box.net, OneDrive, and more. ES File Explorer manages how and where storage is used to optimize device performance and connects to devices on your LAN, such as Windows machines and their shared folders....

LOOKUP vs. VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP How it differs is that: With VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP, you can choose which column or row to return a data value from. LOOKUP always returns a value from the last row or column in the array. When finding a match for the specified value (the Lookup_value), VLOOKUP only searches the first column of data and HLOOKUP only the first row. The LOOKUP function searches either the first row or column, depending on the shape of the array....

Flash Fill works similar to the way that Autofill works in a web browser but is much more intelligent. Excel’s AutoFill works somewhat differently, allowing you to copy formula’s and values across horizontal or vertical arrays in a spreadsheet. Excel actually uses machine learning for Flash Fill, which allows it to make clever suggestions for what you might want to be entering. How to Use Flash Fill in Excel There are two ways to use flash fill in Excel....

Install and Set Up the Google Assistant App Before we dive in, verify Siri is enabled on your phone. In most cases, Siri is on by default, but if you need to enable it, open Settings > Siri & Search and then toggle on the Listen for “Hey Siri” slider. Enable ‘Hey Siri, Hey Google’ Next, enable a Siri shortcut phrase that allows you to open the Google Assistant app with that phrase....

For example, if you’re always opening the Chrome browser, your mail app, and a few of the same websites, and like to disable Wi-Fi when you leave the house, just add a button for each and then slide your finger to pull out the menu and quickly select whatever you need. How to Get the Pie Control App Pie Control is a free app available from the Google Play Store, so you don’t have to root your device or worry about setting up the Xposed Framework just to get the cool menus....

How to Set Up and Use PS4 Parental Controls Gamers of all ages have used the PlayStation 4 for hours of entertainment. However, concerned parents use the PlayStation Parental Controls to prevent their children from watching or playing violent or sexually charged content. To take advantage of the PS4’s Parental Control features, you create a Family account and designate yourself as the Family Manager. You need a PSN or PlayStation Network ID to set restrictions....

Learn more about the details, requirements, and benefits of these services, which of the options best suit your streaming needs, and how you could start streaming Showtime programming. What Is Showtime Anytime? Showtime Anytime is what Showtime calls its streaming service if you subscribe to Showtime via cable or satellite television. Showtime Anytime is included in the cost of your cable/satellite subscription. Participating television providers include: U-verseCoxDirecTVDishFrontierMediacomOptimumSpectrumSuddenlinkVerizon FiosWatchTVXfinity You can find a complete list of participating providers on the Showtime Anytime website....

How Do I Organize My iPhone Safari Tabs? Safari on iOS 15 initially looks very different from previous versions of Safari but using it to organize your tabs is still quite simple. Here’s how to do so. How Do I Open Multiple Tabs in Safari on iPhone? If you want to open multiple tabs in Safari on iPhone, the process is the same in iOS 15 as with other versions of iOS....

How to Run Netstat Learning how to use netstat can help you understand the connections your computer is making and why. The netstat command is available on Macs by default. You don’t need to download or install it. To run netstat: Netstat Flags and Options Filtering netstat’s output is essential to understanding what’s happening on your Mac’s active ports. Netstat’s built-in flags allow you to set options, limiting the command’s scope....

How Do You Activate Tile? To set up and use Tile, you need the Tile app on your phone and at least one Tile tracking device. Tile devices come in various shapes and configurations, including keychain fobs, flat cards, and stickers, but they all work the same way. Here’s how to set up and activate a Tile device: How Do You Set up a Tile Sticker or Additional Tile Devices? Once you’ve created your Tile account and set up the app to work on your phone, you can add additional Tile devices the same way as your first one....

How to View Your Facebook Profile as a Public User Facebook allows you to share certain information publicly, with friends, with specific friends, or just with yourself. If you want to view your Facebook profile as the public sees it, you can do so by using Facebook’s public viewing feature. You can do this on Facebook.com and the official Facebook app for iPhone/Android. Instructions are provided for both, however screenshots are provided only for Facebook....

How to Watch the Superman Movies in Release Order If you have a healthy chunk of time to spare for a movie marathon, you could easily get through the original four Superman movies in a weekend. The whole gang is there: ambitious Lois Lane who inexplicably can’t spell, Clark Kent’s gee-whiz disguise marked by oversized glasses and a different hair part, Jimmy Olsen’s trusty camera and enthusiasm, and the no-nonsense Daily Planet editor Perry White....

How to Watch the Tony Awards Live Stream If you’ve cut the cord, but you still want to keep tabs on Broadway, there’s no reason to miss even a moment of glamour, action, or entertainment. With a compatible streaming device, you can watch the Tony Awards live stream from your computer, tablet, smartphone, or even on your television. Time: 5 p.m. PT/ 8 p.m. ET Location: Radio City Music Hall Channel: CBS Stream: Paramount+ CBS holds the exclusive rights to air the Tonys, but there are many different ways to stream the ceremony....

Huawei has recently seen its Western fortunes decline thanks to a conflict with the United States government, significantly hobbling its Android phones due to a lack of Google services. But when it comes to Windows PCs, you can still find Huawei’s MateBook line on the market. And one thing is for sure: the Chinese giant can make one seriously impressive Apple MacBook knockoff. What the Huawei MateBook X Pro Signature Edition lacks in originality it makes up for by being an incredibly polished and well-crafted laptop, featuring one of the best screens we’ve seen on any notebook paired with a great keyboard and decent battery life....

I’ve been a fan of the series since the days of looking up maps for the NES original in Nintendo Power, but Nintendo hasn’t been making it easy. As beloved as the franchise and most of the spin-offs are (ignoring Other M, obviously), it’s functionally been stuffed into the C-tier catalog for years. So despite my affection, I tend to just forget about the series for extended periods. Because the only time anyone talks about Samus Aran is when it relates to Super Smash Bros....

Import Contacts from a CSV File Into Outlook In the database or spreadsheet program, export the contacts data to a CSV (comma separated values) file. Make sure the columns have meaningful headers, though they don’t need to correspond precisely to the fields used in the Outlook address book. You can manually map columns to fields during the import process. The screenshots below are for Outlook 2016. Screens in other versions of Outlook may differ slightly, but the steps are the same....