Basic Tips to Make Your Life Easier with Technology

Here are some of the most frequently asked technology-related questions:

1. How to Screenshot on Mac?
   • This query tops the list with approximately 11.8 million average monthly searches. To capture a screenshot on a Mac:
     • Press Shift + Command + 3 to capture the entire screen.
     • Press Shift + Command + 4 to capture a selected portion.
     • Press Shift + Command + 5 for additional screenshot and recording options.
2. How to Delete Facebook?
   • With around 9 million average monthly searches, users often seek to deactivate or delete their Facebook accounts. To do so:
     • Log in to your Facebook account.
     • Navigate to Settings & Privacy > Settings.
     • Select Your Facebook Information.
     • Choose Deactivation and Deletion, then opt for Permanently Delete Account.
3. How to Delete Instagram?
   • This question garners about 7.1 million average monthly searches. To delete your Instagram account:
     • Log in to Instagram via a web browser.
     • Go to the Delete Your Account page.
     • Select a reason for deletion from the dropdown menu.
     • Re-enter your password and click Delete [username]. 
4. How to Delete Apps on iPhone?
   • Approximately 3.4 million average monthly searches are related to this query. To delete an app:
     • Press and hold the app icon until it starts to jiggle.
     • Tap the X that appears on the app icon.
     • Confirm the deletion when prompted. 
5. How to Clean an iPhone?
   • This question sees about 2.2 million average monthly searches. To clean your iPhone:
     • Turn off the device and unplug all cables.
     • Use a soft, slightly damp lint-free cloth to wipe the exterior.
     • Avoid getting moisture in any openings and do not use cleaning products or compressed air. 
6. How to Screen Record on Windows?
   • With nearly 2 million average monthly searches, users often inquire about screen recording on Windows. To record your screen:
     • Press Windows key + G to open the Xbox Game Bar.
     • Click on the Start Recording button or press Windows key + Alt + R.
     • To stop recording, click the Stop Recording button or press Windows key + Alt + R again. 
7. How to Scan a QR Code?
   • This query has about 1.7 million average monthly searches. To scan a QR code:
     • Open your smartphone’s camera app.
     • Point the camera steadily at the QR code.
     • A notification should appear with the QR code’s content; tap it to access the information.
     • If the camera doesn’t recognize the QR code, consider downloading a dedicated QR code scanner app. 
8. How to Download YouTube Videos?
   • Approximately 1.4 million average monthly searches pertain to this question. While YouTube’s terms of service prohibit downloading videos without permission, users can:
     • Subscribe to YouTube Premium, which offers an official download feature for offline viewing within the app.
     • Use the Download button below the video (if available) to save it for offline viewing within the YouTube app. 
9. How to Clean a MacBook?
   • This question receives about 1 million average monthly searches. To clean your MacBook:
     • Shut down the MacBook and unplug all accessories.
     • Use a soft, lint-free cloth slightly dampened with water to wipe the exterior.
     • Avoid spraying liquid directly onto the MacBook and prevent moisture from entering any openings.
10. How to Backup an iPhone?
    • With around 858,000 average monthly searches, users often seek to back up their iPhones. To back up your iPhone:
      • Using iCloud:
        • Connect your iPhone to a Wi-Fi network.