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Mahesh Makvana

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Contributor Since March, 2012
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About Mahesh Makvana

Mahesh Makvana is a how-to writer at How-To Geek. He has over a decade of experience writing in-depth tutorials about various aspects of technology. His work has been published on sites like MakeUseOf, GeekFrost, MakeTechEasier, and Online Tech Tips.

Mahesh has always loved technology. When he first got an Android phone, he started writing tutorials about how one can get the most out of one's Android device. He has covered many other platforms as well, including Windows, Mac, iOS, and the internet.

Outside of tech, Mahesh loves trying out different foods. He prefers eating healthy items, but eating some junk every once in a while is okay for him.

Latest

A frustrated man sitting on stairs with a smartphone, a red Wi-Fi symbol overlayed, and a screen showing Wi-Fi settings with a warning sign.
This Android Trick Gets You Online When You Can't Find a Wi-Fi Network
Android

You just need the SSID and the password.

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The Hyper HyperJuice 240W Silicone USB-C to USB-C Cable plugged in a phone.
How I Made My Android Play a Sound When It Starts (or Finishes) Charging
Android

No more failed overnight chargings.

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A notebook with the Windows 11 file explorer open and the File Explorer icon in the front.
I Don’t Trust Windows Copy for Big Files, Here’s the Power Tool I Use Instead
Windows 11

This tool almost never fails to transfer files.

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Illustration of a Google search page.
That Old App Still Has Your Google Data, Here's How to Take It Back
Privacy & Security

Prevent them from accessing your data anymore.

Laptop with the OneDrive logo on the screen and some of its functionalities illustrated around it.
This OneDrive Feature Helped Me Reclaim Storage Space on My Windows 11 PC
OneDrive

All without deleting a single file.

Outlook desktop app and the resend and recall icon in the center of the screen.
I Don't Send Emails Late Anymore, Thanks to This Outlook Web Feature
Microsoft Outlook

Not that I've started waking up early.

Illustration of a smartphone surrounded by image icons and Google Photos cloud icons, all connected by lines, with red warning symbols around.
Screenshots Were Wasting My Google Photos Storage, Here's How I Fixed It
Google Photos

It isn't fun seeing your app error screenshots among your real photos.

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A smartphone with colorful sticky notes placed on its screen lies on a desk, surrounded by a notepad, glasses, a laptop, and a coffee cup.
This Overlooked Android Feature Helps Me Remember Everything
Android

Put your brain to rest.

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WhatsApp logo surrounded by icons of passwords, fingerprints, and a key.
Here's How I Lock WhatsApp With Fingerprint or a Password
WhatsApp

Nobody can see my silly memes now.

Illustration of a shield with a padlock in the center and a password.
Locked Out by Two-Factor? Here's How I Fixed It With App-Specific Passwords
Apps & Web Apps

No more login problems.

Google Pixel measuring the temperature of a cup of coffee, with a dashed line connecting the phone's sensor to the drink and displaying a 125.2°F reading in the center, surrounded by thermometer icons.
You Don't Need a Thermometer to Measure Temperature, Your Pixel Phone Can Do That
Android

Save your lips from burning.

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Google Drive open on Google Chrome.
How I Get Google Drive to Automatically Sync New Windows 11 Files
Windows 11

Using three different ways.

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Windows 11 logo with several apps around it.
I Created a Panic Button That Closes All of My Apps Instantly on Windows 11
Windows 11

Prevent others from seeing your open apps.

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A person using a laptop with Windows 11 and a clock beside it.
This Tiny PowerShell Script Is My Daily Dose of Motivation
Windows 11

Get a fresh new quote every morning.

A meeting with Google Meet, Zoom and Teams logos.
Have a Meeting to Attend? Make Windows 11 Meeting-Ready Automatically
Windows 11

By creating a custom "meeting mode."

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Here's How I Get an Email When Someone Logs Into My Windows 11 PC
Email

Know who's using your computer.

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Two phones on a table, one displaying a digital clock, the other a photo.
How to Turn Your Old Android Phone Into a Dashboard Clock or Photo Frame
Android

Instead of throwing it away.

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A smartphone with headphones and an app being opened.
How to Launch an App When You Plug in Your Headphones on Android
Android

Spotify, YouTube Music, or something else.

A phone with a red emergency button and a map in the background with a marked location.
How to Make an Emergency Button That Texts Your Location on Android
Android

Alert your loved ones of your whereabouts.

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The Start Menu on Windows 11.
Keep Windows 11 in Top Shape by Scheduling This Weekly Action
Windows 11

To apply updates and any other changes.

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