How to Restore a Mac to an Earlier Date

In this article, we’ll teach you how to use Time Machine on both M1 and Intel Macs. For the most part, the steps are similar between Intel and M1-based Macs. Our article onusing Time Machine on a Macis all you gotta get started. Then, follow the steps outlined below. Press and hold the power button untilLoading Startup Optionsappears on your Mac’s screen. ClickOptionsand select your account and key in your administrator password....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 145 words · Amy Dixon

How to Restore a Missing DirectX DLL File

FromMicrosoft’s website, selectSearchat the top of the page, and search forDirectX. Scroll through the search results and selectDownload DirectX End-User Runtimes (MM YY)for the latest release date. The same DirectX installer works for all versions of Windows. Right-click your desktop and selectNew>Folder. Name the new folder something easy to remember likeDirectX Files. launch the DirectX installer you downloaded and selectYesto accept the license agreement. SelectBrowsein the dialog box. Choose the folder you created in Step 4 and selectOK....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 247 words · Daniel Lawrence

How to Restore the Windows Registry

Either way, you were proactive and backed up the registry just in case something happened. Now you’re being rewarded for thinking ahead! There’s more on this at the bottom of the page. Time Required:Restoring previously backed up registry data in Windows usually only takes a few minutes. Having trouble locating the backup file? Assuming you actually did export some data from the registry, look for a file ending in theREG fileextension....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 183 words · Jacob Weiss

How to Restore Your iPhone From a Backup

Information applies to iPhones running iOS 11 and higher. In theBackupssection, tap theiPhoneentry to display the date and size of the backup. Don’t See Your Backup? You want to use the most recent backup you’re free to find. Need instructions on how to back up your iPhone? We’ve got articles focused on how to back upiPhone 6 and 6S,iPhone 7, andiPhone 8. Scroll to the bottom and tapReset. TapErase All Content and parameters....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 277 words · Kayla Moore

How to Restore Your iPod Touch to Factory Settings

Information applies to iPod Touch devices running iOS 12 and later. Connect the iPod Touch to the Mac via cable. SelectiPod Touchin the Locations section of the Finder sidebar. The computer erases your iPod Touch and installs the latest iPod software. Your iPod restarts and you might set it up as new. It will also load the latest compatible iPod software. On a Mac with macOS Mojave 10.14 or earlier (or on a PC), openiTunes....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 317 words · Jerry Anderson

How to Restrict Your Google Search to Specific Domains

One way to make your search more relevant is to restrict it to a specific domain. However, it isn’t alone. Other top-level domains that use other suffixes exist. Then, add a space and punch in the term for your search. An internet-wide search would show you mostly websites that sell textbooks. Domain-specific searches can use other Google methods to tailor your searches, such asboolean searchesandwildcard searches.) You won’t get results that haveartificialbut notintelligence....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 83 words · Austin Davis

How to Resync an Apple Watch

It also looks at what to do if your Apple Watch isn’t correctly syncing. Here’s what to do if you oughta re-sync the two devices manually. If your devices aren’t syncing, a quick fix is to double-checkBluetoothandWi-Fiare both enabled on your iPhone. This check will fix most syncing issues. On your iPhone, bring up the Watch app. Scroll down and selectReset. Here’s how to unpair it before you re-sync it....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 277 words · Gabrielle Thomas

How to Retrieve a Deleted Voicemail on Android

Unfortunately, there’s little hope this is the case, but it’s worth a shot. If your voicemail can be undeleted, the window of opportunity is likely small. Some carriers let yousave voicemailsto a different location. Backing up your voicemail messages is the best way to retain access to them over time. However, this method can restore the deleted voicemail only if the message was left on that app. A voicemail deleted from the built-in Phone app is not recoverable using this method....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 175 words · Kurt Davis

How to Retrieve Deleted Voicemail on iPhone

Instructions apply to iPhones runningiOS 10and later. TapVoicemailin the bottom right corner. If there aren’t any retrievable voicemails, you won’t see a Deleted Messages option. Lifewire Tap the voicemail you want to recover. TapUndeletebeneath the selected voicemail. On some versions of the iOS, tap the red trash icon with a line through it. Lifewire TapVoicemailin the top left corner to return to the main Visual Voicemail screen. The voicemail you just retrieved will be there waiting for you....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 136 words · Lisa Young

How to Retrieve Google Backup Photos

But, you’re able to retrieve it before that happens. Google keeps photos in your recycle bin for 60 days. it’s possible for you to find it by pressing the menu icon on the left-hand side. Select theRestorelink in the top-right corner of the screen. fire up the Google Photos app and tap the horizontal bar menu on the top-left side of the screen. If you’re on Android, tap theRestorelink on the top-right side of the screen....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 168 words · Ashley Coleman

How to Return a Book on Audible

Fortunately, Audible allows you to return a book and get your Audible credits back. If someone bought a book for you with their credit card, it’ll be refunded back to them. Hover over your name in the upper right of the screen to reveal a dropdown menu. On the resulting page, selectPurchase Historyfrom the list on the left. Find the book you’d like to return, then selectReturn. Select a reason for the return....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Michael Hughes

How to Return a Game on Steam

Instructions apply to the Steam website and desktop app. Once you’re logged in to your account, selectSupportat the top of the page. opt for product you want to return. SelectView receiptunder the game. SelectI would like a refund. SelectI’d like to request a refund. SelectChoose refund methodand choose one of the options. you’ve got the option to provide a reason, but it’s completely optional. You’ll see a confirmation message and a reference number on the next page....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 161 words · Mark Santos

How to Return Games on Meta (Oculus) Quest and Quest 2

When you make a refund request, the game in question immediately becomes unplayable. If Meta refuses your request, the game will become playable again. Heres how to refund Quest and Quest 2 games: initiate the Meta (Oculus) app and tapMenu. Locate the game you want to refund, and tap thethree vertical dotsnext to it. After you submit your request, Meta will review the request and email you with updates. When Can You Request a Quest or Quest 2 Game Refund?...

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 172 words · Elizabeth Lee