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How to Create a Gmail Contacts Group (Distribution List) from an Email, List, or Spreadsheet [2024]
Communicating with a group of people is much easier if you have them saved as a group in your Gmail contacts. Here are three ways to create a "Label" (as Google calls their contacts groups/distribution lists) from data you already have: an email, a typed list, or a spreadsheet.
This video walks you through the steps, pointing out some pitfalls along the way and how to avoid them, and ends with a list of the steps on single pages for your convenience (no need to take notes!).
You will need to be familiar with cut, copy and paste to follow the steps. If you aren't, check out our related video:
Cut, Copy and Paste: The Essential Guide
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How to Close a Bad Website or Webpage on a Windows Computer [2024]
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QUICK AND EASY SAVE! Other than passwords, this is the problem we hear about most often: accidentally landing on a scary, deceptive web page and not being able to close it! This video will show you how that typically happens, and how to quickly and easily get yourself out of trouble using keyboard keys.
How to Close a Bad Website or Webpage on a Mac [2024]
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QUICK AND EASY SAVE! Other than passwords, this is the problem we hear about most often: accidentally landing on a scary, deceptive web page and not being able to close it! This video will show you how that typically happens, and how to quickly and easily get yourself out of trouble using keyboard keys.
How to Check the Windows Version of your computer [2024]
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This video will show you how to tell which version of Windows your computer is running, quickly and easily. You will also find a one-page recap of the steps at the end of the video for convenience.
How to Print a Google Sheet from a Computer [2024]
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Printing out a Google Sheet is easy once you know how! This video walks you through the steps and points out some key options and pitfalls along the way.
How to Use Apple's Screen Sharing for Remote Support on Macs
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Are you the person friends and family reach out to for Mac help? Or do you need some help with your Mac? Either way, this video will show you how to use Apple's built-in Screen Sharing to give or get remote support on your Mac. It's free, it's easy, and we'll walk you through it step by step, with tips for safety and shortcuts along the way. And as usual with computers dot mom videos, you'll fi...
How to Use Quick Assist for Remote Tech Support
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Need help with your computer, or need to help someone else? No need to travel: if you both use Windows computers, there's a handy app built in that allows a helper to see or control someone else's computer as needed easily, safely, and free! That's Quick Assist, and this video will show you how to find it and use it, whether you are the helper or the "helpee." Includes a handy one-page summary ...
Passkeys Intro: What, Why, How? [2023]
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Passkeys are a new and BETTER way to log in to your accounts: they're safer and easier than passwords. This video explains passkeys clearly and quickly and demonstrates how to create and use them.
How to Turn Off Mac Updates (or on!) [Ventura - 2023]
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If you want to postpone a major Mac update (temporarily), it's useful to know where the settings are that allow you to turn automatic updates on and off. Those settings changed in MacOS Ventura (2022), so with Sonoma about to launch, here's how to take control of your updates. If you are running an older version of the operating system, here's the correct video: ua-cam.com/video/qAbCjxBzZYM/v-d...
How to Freeze Your Credit [2023]
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Experts tell us that one of the best ways to protect yourself from financial fraud is through a credit freeze with the three major credit bureaus. It's free, but it's surprisingly tricky to do, and the process is slightly different with each credit bureau. This video walks you through: - Where to get RELIABLE information about credit freezes: the US Federal Trade Commission website, here: consu...
How to Create Shortcuts in Windows [2023]
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It's super helpful to have shortcuts to your frequently-used folders, files and apps on your desktop. This video walks you through the simple steps for creating those shortcuts, with a one-page recap at the end for convenience. Note that this video uses Windows 11. Windows 10 users can skip the "show more options" step, but otherwise the process is the same.
How to Find the WiFi Password on a Mac [2023, updated]
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If you are connected to a WiFi network but you don't remember the password, Apple makes it easy to find that information. This video walks you through the steps and you'll find a recap on one page at the end, as usual. Note that these steps apply to Macs that are fully updated as of Spring 2023. For the steps on older versions, see this video instead: ua-cam.com/video/XBN5PuS85Ec/v-deo.html
How to Scan on a Windows PC [2023]
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A practical guide to using the free Windows Scan app on your Windows 10/11 computer to scan from most multifunction printers and scanners, no extra software required. Walks you through the process in detail with a printable one-page summary of the steps at the end. We explain all the common options and recommend best practices, helping you avoid the pitfalls!
How to Enable (Turn on) Voice Isolation on your iPhone [2023]
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Apple recently enabled Voice Isolation mode for phone calls, which helps you sound better to the people you call, but you'll need to turn the feature on for it to work. This quick video walks you through the steps so all your calls can sound better!
How to Compare the Files in Two Mac Folders [2023]
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Ever realized that you had a whole bunch of duplicate files in different folders? That sinking feeling when you realize that you've got a big mess on your hands is very common. Luckily your computer can help you solve it! In this video, we walk you through using the DIFF command to automatically compare the contents of two folders TWICE: once showing the basic technique, and again with some adv...
How to Link an iPhone to a Windows Computer [2023]
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How to Link an iPhone to a Windows Computer [2023]
How (and Why!) to Change the Passcode on Your iPhone or iPad [2023]
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How (and Why!) to Change the Passcode on Your iPhone or iPad [2023]
How to Find a WiFi Password on a Windows Computer [2023]
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How to Find a WiFi Password on a Windows Computer [2023]
How to Find a WiFi Password on an iPhone, iPad or Mac [2023]
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How to Find a WiFi Password on an iPhone, iPad or Mac [2023]
How to Scan on a Mac (MacOS 13+ Ventura and later) [2023]
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How to Scan on a Mac (MacOS 13 Ventura and later) [2023]
How to Move Faces out of the way on a Zoom Call [2023]
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How to Move Faces out of the way on a Zoom Call [2023]
How to Sync iPhone Passwords to Windows (Chrome or Edge to Keychain) [2022]
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How to Sync iPhone Passwords to Windows (Chrome or Edge to Keychain) [2022]
How to Buy Kindle Books on an iPad (or iPhone) [2022]
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How to Buy Kindle Books on an iPad (or iPhone) [2022]
How to Check Disk Space (Storage) on a Mac - MacOS 13 (Ventura) [2022]
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How to Check Disk Space (Storage) on a Mac - MacOS 13 (Ventura) [2022]
How to Clean Up Duplicate Photos on a Mac (de-dupe) [2022]
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How to Clean Up Duplicate Photos on a Mac (de-dupe) [2022]
How to Clean up Duplicate Photos on iPhone ("de-dupe") [2022]
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How to Clean up Duplicate Photos on iPhone ("de-dupe") [2022]
How to Take a Screenshot in Windows (any version) [2022]
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How to Take a Screenshot in Windows (any version) [2022]
What Version of Windows Do I Have? [2022]
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What Version of Windows Do I Have? [2022]
Which Apps Came with my Mac (and which ones didn't)? [2022]
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Which Apps Came with my Mac (and which ones didn't)? [2022]
How to Set Up Backup on a Mac using Time Machine [2022]
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How to Set Up Backup on a Mac using Time Machine [2022]

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  • @MrMytube14
    @MrMytube14 Годину тому

    Very well explained

  • @antonioricardosaraiva2593
    @antonioricardosaraiva2593 23 години тому

    Very nice tutorial. It is clear, detailed and easy to follow.

  • @Ella-zh1us
    @Ella-zh1us 4 дні тому

    I was trying to figure out my Apple ID but nothing came up when I searched Apple ID. Can someone help me pls?😢

    • @computersdotmom
      @computersdotmom 4 дні тому

      Apple doesn’t automatically save your appleID password. If you don’t remember it, it’s usually best to reset it. You can add it manually to your password list if you want.

  • @estherkwok6492
    @estherkwok6492 7 днів тому

    After I click on my printer, jumped out a new widow but in there NO "Open scanner" 👈 this button show out for click? Please, does anyone can help? my Mac OS is ventura 13.5.1

    • @computersdotmom
      @computersdotmom 7 днів тому

      Most likely you need to get a new driver for the printer. Try deleting and re adding it, or check the manufacturer website for a driver.

    • @estherkwok6492
      @estherkwok6492 7 днів тому

      @@computersdotmom Thank you so much, just followed your advice to fix my scanner problem, I installed the updated HP driver, it works as normal now, great thanks for your help in quick response!

  • @Any-mw5hm
    @Any-mw5hm 9 днів тому

    Thanks

  • @Roslyn531
    @Roslyn531 11 днів тому

    Thank you so much

  • @SamPatton498
    @SamPatton498 13 днів тому

    Omg thank you so much for this very helpful video!!!! I was getting so frustrated because I couldn’t figure out how to download this book I wanted. Thanks to this video I now have the book!!!!!

    • @computersdotmom
      @computersdotmom 13 днів тому

      You're welcome!! Hope it is a great book. 😁

  • @JaniceCharters
    @JaniceCharters 14 днів тому

    Fantastic video. Such great instruction adn so useful.

  • @prabhuguna
    @prabhuguna 25 днів тому

    Great Video...how to find files missing in Folder A but present in Folder B

  • @2b2c1d2
    @2b2c1d2 25 днів тому

    this video is a gem, thank you

  • @vincentkretzschmar1753
    @vincentkretzschmar1753 29 днів тому

    MacBook Air (13-inch, 2017) Even older too old for this

    • @computersdotmom
      @computersdotmom 29 днів тому

      It’s the software that matters, have you updated macOS?

  • @margaretsmallwood171
    @margaretsmallwood171 Місяць тому

    The video good but my iPad is doing that and won’t let me do anything cause the open app is frozen and won’t let me exit it and the app works itself but won’t let me exit it I even tried to log out the app as well

    • @computersdotmom
      @computersdotmom Місяць тому

      Shut the ipad off completely and restart.

  • @margaretsmallwood171
    @margaretsmallwood171 Місяць тому

    On my iPad 11pro it’s stuck in an open app and it will not let me swop up from the bottoms to close it at all . Like the app is opened and won’t let me exit it at all how do I fix it

  • @youssefshepl6892
    @youssefshepl6892 Місяць тому

    I would like to help anyone who faces some problem when doing the same steps in the video 1. install the app like the video 2. make the passwords and keychain ON, then there is gonna be like blue option called "view in iCloud passwords app" appear 3. click on it, then it will require to set up Windows Hello (if you haven't set up it before ) 4. congratulations, you get the password

  • @anoldnyato8662
    @anoldnyato8662 Місяць тому

    Very helpful ❤❤

  • @kingech_B15
    @kingech_B15 Місяць тому

    Thanks for the pro tip.

  • @jurban4047
    @jurban4047 Місяць тому

    FANTASTIC!! Just what I have been wanting to know, and you explained everything so clearly. Thank you.

  • @Thorz74
    @Thorz74 Місяць тому

    Nice video. Thanks 😊

  • @TraceyNorfleet-sv9dw
    @TraceyNorfleet-sv9dw Місяць тому

    Please do a video how to transfer calls to PC or how to talk through PC

  • @TraceyNorfleet-sv9dw
    @TraceyNorfleet-sv9dw Місяць тому

    Great tutorial!!! Now you can send emoji's but I can't talk through my PC or transfer my call to my PC.

  • @nonozera
    @nonozera Місяць тому

    Hi there. Can the passwords be exported? I would like to trasfers my passwords to 1password but if I am not able to export I would have to do one by one... :(

    • @computersdotmom
      @computersdotmom Місяць тому

      Which passwords are you trying to export?

    • @nonozera
      @nonozera Місяць тому

      @@computersdotmom hi. From Icloud keychain but I don't have a Mac only an iPhone

  • @ndhuy92
    @ndhuy92 Місяць тому

    Brilliant video! Thank you much.

  • @alialmansor88
    @alialmansor88 2 місяці тому

    How I can sell my books?? In iPhone

  • @InblisslifeLisaBW
    @InblisslifeLisaBW 2 місяці тому

    Quick question, please. How do I can the next document without having to close the printers & scanners and start over each time? My scanner "holds" the previous image even when it says it's scanning. The only way I have found is to close everything down and then start with step 1 again.

    • @computersdotmom
      @computersdotmom 2 місяці тому

      It depends on the printer’s capabilities. If you’re scanning to pdfs you should have the checkbox option to combine multiple pages, as I mention in the video. But it’s very easy to combine pdf pages in Preview if you don’t have the option.

    • @InblisslifeLisaBW
      @InblisslifeLisaBW 2 місяці тому

      @@computersdotmom Thank you :)

  • @InblisslifeLisaBW
    @InblisslifeLisaBW 2 місяці тому

    Wow! I searched and searched and found videos that told me I had to update drivers, etc. SO glad I found your video!! So quick and easy to follow your step by step instructions that allowed me to watch the video (only once!) and FINALLY scan to my Macbook. I love the one page summary at the end too. Thanks so much!

  • @chriskukowski398
    @chriskukowski398 2 місяці тому

    lmao, I'm so going to send this to a couple of my co-workers next time they call. Thank you so very much.

    • @computersdotmom
      @computersdotmom 2 місяці тому

      Happy to help! That's exactly why I started this channel--so many clients asking the same questions. Sounds like you're the go-to tech guy--good luck to you!

  • @chriskukowski398
    @chriskukowski398 2 місяці тому

    Thank you

  • @johnstafford8488
    @johnstafford8488 2 місяці тому

    Thanks. Never heard of that shortcut for task manager. I use Windows but my main machine is Ubuntu (Linux). Same shortcut works on it. Another good tip is never select the option to auto restore previous session. Otherwise the bad page will just keep returning. I normally do restore, but I select it manually. Learned that the hard way. Had to uninstall Firefox & lost all history, bookmarks, saved passwords etc.

    • @computersdotmom
      @computersdotmom 2 місяці тому

      You're welcome! You might consider setting up a firefox account so all that data is synchronized to the web (free) and you don’t lose it if you have to uninstall.

    • @johnstafford8488
      @johnstafford8488 2 місяці тому

      @@computersdotmom Nope. Gonna keep everything local. I now clone regularly on multiple disks for both Windows & Linux. Could have a total system crash & not lose a thing.

    • @computersdotmom
      @computersdotmom 2 місяці тому

      @@johnstafford8488 I hope you never do, but I have had clients lose everything to fire or flooding, so I’m a big believer in having cloud backup IN ADDITION.

    • @johnstafford8488
      @johnstafford8488 2 місяці тому

      @@computersdotmom Chances of that are still pretty slim. I'm just not all that confident of cloud security. I know you can still get hacked, but I do most my online with Linux. Safer than Windows any day.

  • @MariamAsal
    @MariamAsal 2 місяці тому

    Thank you!

  • @kph2848
    @kph2848 2 місяці тому

    i am sooo excited to find this ...why does it say under website you are "permanently closed'.. tweak your background ...dont use a door in background ...This is really where everyone needs help ....best of luck !!!!

    • @computersdotmom
      @computersdotmom Місяць тому

      Thank you! We are closed on googke maps in NYC because we moved to Florida (haven’t updated the website, thanks for the reminder!)

  • @user-sp2gq3sm1c
    @user-sp2gq3sm1c 2 місяці тому

    Very well explained..bravo

  • @HoratioHaynes-nq1lt
    @HoratioHaynes-nq1lt 2 місяці тому

    How can I put all my QR code from my URL in the system?

  • @alibadawee7014
    @alibadawee7014 2 місяці тому

    I tried and worked well. But I don’t see my photos and videos on my laptop

  • @TaRonThomasTv
    @TaRonThomasTv 2 місяці тому

    You are seriously a God-sent. I hate that we must do this to block people on all devices. It should be automatically updated when we block from the iPhone.

  • @cjsebes
    @cjsebes 2 місяці тому

    Very nice tutorial. Although I was able to print to my wife's printer/scanner, one of the things that I ran into is that I had older or generic drivers that didn't include the scanning functionality. A quick search on the manufacturer's website netted me more up-to-date drivers with what I needed to now scan.

  • @patrickmarziano
    @patrickmarziano 2 місяці тому

    GREAT video thank you! Besides combining the documents, would you know how to scan both sides of pages in a multiple page document?

    • @computersdotmom
      @computersdotmom 2 місяці тому

      Thanks! Probably easiest to scan all of one side, then all of the other, then rearrange the pages in Preview. If you turn on the sidebar, you can just drag them.

    • @patrickmarziano
      @patrickmarziano 2 місяці тому

      @@computersdotmom I didn't know you could do that! Thanks again.

  • @brandic.johnson1110
    @brandic.johnson1110 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for the thorough explanation

  • @mcteer
    @mcteer 2 місяці тому

    THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!

  • @v_1752
    @v_1752 2 місяці тому

    Most of the time it doesn't show up for some reason does anyone have the same problem and how can i fix it?

    • @computersdotmom
      @computersdotmom 2 місяці тому

      Hard to troubleshoot an intermittent problem!

    • @v_1752
      @v_1752 2 місяці тому

      @@computersdotmom yeah I've heard it's a common problem in iphone 13 most of people have it

  • @AcornHillHomestead
    @AcornHillHomestead 2 місяці тому

    When I go into safari, click on safari no “preferences” choice comes up on the Macbook.

    • @computersdotmom
      @computersdotmom 2 місяці тому

      Probably because the video is for an older version of the operating system. Passwords moved to Settings.

  • @user-sf3kr4qm4d
    @user-sf3kr4qm4d 2 місяці тому

    Absolutely the BEST tutorial ever . Thank you computers mom , subscribed !

  • @hourglassmediagroup
    @hourglassmediagroup 3 місяці тому

    My Mac (Sonoma 14.2.1 (23C71)) does not give the "Open Scanner" button. It used to but doesn't now.

    • @computersdotmom
      @computersdotmom 2 місяці тому

      Try deleting and re-adding the printer, it's probably a driver issue.

  • @garymiller7218
    @garymiller7218 3 місяці тому

    Robots don't have teabreaks or pensions or double time on sunday😂

  • @adalee5877
    @adalee5877 3 місяці тому

    Great video!it confused me quite some time how to purchase on app, now I can successfully download now

  • @JB-bs7vn
    @JB-bs7vn 3 місяці тому

    perfect thank you

  • @MohammedAli-bj9jk
    @MohammedAli-bj9jk 3 місяці тому

    Hi, is flash storage replaceable (i.e up-gradable)? Many thanks for the concise and clear explanation

    • @computersdotmom
      @computersdotmom 3 місяці тому

      In theory, yes, but depends on the type of computer and your expertise. Much easier in a desktop.

  • @vitaltiamo1
    @vitaltiamo1 3 місяці тому

    I spent 2 days looking for a solution for my hp & macbook scanning problem, didn't gave up I knew there was a solution somewhere and I found your video. Many thanks this was extremely helpful.

  • @jennystevens1605
    @jennystevens1605 3 місяці тому

    Thank you so much!

  • @HomesteadMercantile
    @HomesteadMercantile 3 місяці тому

    The passwords link does not pop up on my screen, so I don't know where it is? Can someone help me find it?

    • @computersdotmom
      @computersdotmom 3 місяці тому

      Might be that you are on a different version of macOS? Older versions, you found the passwords in safari settings, not in the main settings app.

  • @Scott-pf2in
    @Scott-pf2in 3 місяці тому

    This lady makes it SO EASY to understand and setup. Thanks for making the video!!!

    • @computersdotmom
      @computersdotmom 3 місяці тому

      Thank for your kind comment! Much appreciated.