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How to Reset Network Settings on iPhone
Reset network settings on iPhone without losing track of your Wi-Fi passwords, plus what to try first and what to set back up after the reset.
How to Check Your Motherboard Model
Find your motherboard model on Windows, Mac, or Linux without opening the case, plus what to do when it shows a laptop code or a blank field.
How to Fix Slow DNS Lookup
Measure your DNS speed first, then flush the cache, restart the router, find a dead server, or switch to Cloudflare, Google, or Quad9 on Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android, or your router.
How to Record a Phone Call on iPhone
Record a phone call on iPhone with the built-in feature in iOS 18.1 and later, find the recording and transcript in Notes, and check whether your region blocks it.
How to Block Websites on Chrome
Block distracting websites on Chrome with a free extension, close the Incognito loophole, and use Screen Time or Family Link on phones.
How to Lower Triglycerides
Lower triglycerides naturally with less added sugar, regular exercise, fatty fish, modest weight loss, and less alcohol, plus the healthy ranges and the level at which to see your doctor first.
How to Remove Rust from Metal
Remove rust from steel and cast iron with a vinegar soak, a commercial remover, or a wire brush and sandpaper, then seal the metal so the rust does not come back.
How to Lose Face Fat
Lose face fat the only way that works, by lowering your overall body fat, and cut back on the salt and short sleep that make a face look puffier in the meantime.
How to Make Gravy
Make smooth gravy from roast drippings or butter with a cooked roux, the fat, flour, and liquid ratio that sets its thickness, a fix for lumps, and how long it keeps.
How to Remove Plaque from Teeth
Remove plaque at home before it hardens into tartar, with the ADA's brushing technique, daily flossing, tongue scraping, a therapeutic mouthwash, and fewer sugary snacks.
How to Cancel YouTube TV
Cancel or pause your YouTube TV membership on the web, Android, or iPhone, including when your carrier or internet provider bills you, and know what happens to your recordings and refund.
How to Reset Apple Watch
Restart, force restart, or erase your Apple Watch, with or without your passcode, and use the iPhone method that backs it up and removes Activation Lock before you sell it.