Guide

To reset an iPhone when the passcode is forgotten, erase it via recovery mode or Find My, then restore from a backup and sign in again.

To make a flytrap, bait a cut bottle with apple cider vinegar and dish soap, invert the top, and set it near fly activity.

To ping your iPhone, use Apple Watch Control Center or Find My to play a sound; touch and hold on Apple Watch to flash the LED.

Use built-in shortcuts on Windows, Mac, or Chromebook to capture the full screen, a window, or a region, then save or copy the laptop screenshot.

To charge AirPods, put the earbuds in the case and charge the case by USB-C/Lightning or set it on a MagSafe/Qi pad, depending on your model.

To ant-proof your house, seal entry gaps, remove food-water sources, and deploy slow-acting baits that workers carry back to the nest.

To check a gift card balance, use the issuer’s site or phone line with the card number and security code, or ask at the store’s register.

For how to pull cable through a wall, mark, drill, fish, and patch safely using in-wall rated wire and protection plates.

To remove dip polish from nails, gently file the topcoat, soak with 100% acetone, and lift softened layers without scraping.

Act fast with cold water, enzyme detergent, and gentle steps to lift period blood from underwear without harming fabric.