Tech Guides

Step-by-step tech guides for computers, phones, apps and gadgets: fixes, settings, commands and explanations in plain language.

What are the actual days in a year? A calendar year has 365 days, or 366 in a leap year, but Earth's…

August 30, 20266 min read

The distance of Mars from the Sun in km averages about 227.9 million kilometres, which is roughly 1.52 astronomical units (AU). Because…

August 30, 20266 min read

The quickest way to use a Portland Maine obituary archive is to start with the Portland Press Herald’s obituary pages for recent…

August 30, 20268 min read

Need ouchita parish bookings? Find out how to check jail bookings and inmate information through official Ouachita Parish sources, plus tips and…

August 30, 20266 min read

Is rabies airborne? Almost never. Learn how rabies is transmitted, which exposures count, and why you should get urgent medical advice after…

August 30, 20267 min read

Is eating tripe good for you? In moderation, often yes. Tripe, the edible lining of an animal’s stomach, is a source of…

August 30, 20267 min read

Need a shallot substitute? Yellow onion, spring onion, leeks and chives all work. See the ratios and which swap suits raw, sauteed…

August 30, 20266 min read

Want to define bouillon? It is a clear, seasoned broth, and the cubes and powders are dehydrated versions. Learn the ingredients, uses…

August 30, 20267 min read

The basmati rice to water ratio is about 1:1.5 for rinsed rice. Get ratios for stovetop, rice cooker and microwave, plus fixes…

August 30, 20267 min read

A standard glass of dry white wine contains only a small amount of carbohydrate, and chardonnay wine carbs usually come to roughly…

August 30, 20267 min read