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Mahesh Makvana-How-To Writer

Mahesh Makvana

976 articles published since March 08, 2012

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, 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.

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Computer with Windows Lock Screen 1
Windows 11
How to Update DirectX on Windows 11

Improve your gaming and multimedia experience!

A Windows 11 Laptop. 1
Windows 11
How to See Your Wi-Fi Password on Windows 11

Your PC has got all your Wi-Fi passwords for you!

The flash on an iPhone 15. 1
iPhone & iPad
How to Turn Off Flash Notifications on iPhone

Prevent that flash from blinking when you don't want it to.

Battery percentage on the Google Pixel 8 Pro 1
Android
How to Turn Off Data Saver Mode on Android

Have unlimited data? Learn how to turn off Data Saver mode.

The Discord app on an Android phone. 1
discord
How to Update Discord

Get new features and bug fixes in your favorite chat client!

Google Pixel 6 camera bump 1
Android Phones & Tablets
Android Screen Won't Rotate? Here's How to Fix It

Get it to work sideways!

A Microphone. 1
Windows 11
How to Turn On a Microphone on Windows 10 and 11

Let your PC hear 👂 you!

The Capture settings on Windows 10. 1
Windows 11
Open the Windows Snipping Tool With a Keyboard Shortcut

Capture it before it's gone from your screen!

Some Startup settings on Windows 10. 1
Windows 10
How to Disable Fast Startup on Windows 10

Sometimes it's good to slow down.

The Python website on Windows. 1
Web
How to Check the Python Version on Windows, Mac, and Linux

Are you using the latest verison?

Snapchat splash screen. 1
Snapchat
How to Unlock the Butterflies Lens on Snapchat

Get the butterflies 🦋🦋 flying around your face.

Google Drive 1
Google Sheets
How to Convert an Excel Sheet to Google Sheets

You will lose some functionality, sadly.

A standard Windows 10 background. 1
Windows 10
How to Check the PowerShell Version in Windows 10

Find out your PC's PowerShell version.

Some Google apps visible in Gmail 1
Gmail
How to Create a Gmail Account

Enter the world of Google with a free Gmail account.

Android voicemail screen. 1
Android
How to Check Your Voicemail on Android

Check your voicemail messages on your phone or someone else's.

A MacBook Air. 1
Mac
How to "Cut and Paste" Files on Mac

Cut without scissors? Paste without glue? It's sorcery!

Task Manager showing CPU, Memory, Disk, and Wi-Fi Performance 1
Windows 11
How to Check Your Computer Uptime on Windows 11 and 10

Using both graphical and command-line methods.

Store tab open on Steam. 1
Steam
How to Fix a Steam Error Code e20

Log in to your Steam account and get to those games!

Netflix open on a laptop. 1
Streaming
Can You Set a Custom Profile Picture on Netflix?

Changing your profile picture is as easy as this.

An iPhone displaying some apps. 1
iPhone & iPad
How to Record Audio on iPhone

Because it's easier to speak than to type!

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