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Kevin Martin

Kevin covers Apple devices, software, internet services, and easy-to-follow how-to guides.

Kevin Martin
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Kevin Martin

Kevin covers Apple devices, software, internet services, and easy-to-follow how-to guides.

About Kevin Martin

Kevin Martin is a technology writer covering Apple devices, software, internet services, and consumer technology. He writes practical guides designed to help readers understand settings, features, and solutions to common problems across their devices and online services.

Latest articles by Kevin Martin

Why a Laptop Battery Can Still Drain After Shutdown

Why a Laptop Battery Can Still Drain After Shutdown

Learn why a laptop battery may lose charge even after shutdown, how to tell normal drain from a fault, and what settings or hardware issues to check.

How to Fix a Volume Bar That Keeps Appearing in Windows

How to Fix a Volume Bar That Keeps Appearing in Windows

Learn why the Windows volume bar keeps popping up and how to fix it, including stuck keys, keyboard and audio driver issues, app conflicts, and system settings.

Why the Microsoft Teams Banner Sparked So Much Backlash

Why the Microsoft Teams Banner Sparked So Much Backlash

Learn why the Microsoft Teams banner caused frustration, what users thought it meant, and how Microsoft’s branding and messaging choices fueled the reaction.

Removing Old Calendar Items in Outlook

Removing Old Calendar Items in Outlook

Learn how to delete old calendar items in Outlook, including single events, recurring appointments, and large batches of outdated entries without removing the wrong items.

Thinking About Switching From Windows to Linux? Benefits, Drawbacks, and a Practical Guide

Thinking About Switching From Windows to Linux? Benefits, Drawbacks, and a Practical Guide

Learn the main pros and cons of moving from Windows to Linux, what to expect before switching, and how to decide whether Linux is the right fit for your PC and workflow.

How to Change the Functions Shown in the Excel Status Bar

How to Change the Functions Shown in the Excel Status Bar

Learn how to customize the Excel status bar so you can show useful calculations like average, count, and sum, and choose the tools that appear at the bottom of your workbook window.

How to Fix a Microphone That Isn’t Working in VMware

How to Fix a Microphone That Isn’t Working in VMware

Learn how to troubleshoot a malfunctioning microphone in VMware by checking host permissions, virtual machine settings, device connections, and guest OS audio configuration.

Fixing Windows Resolution Problems in VirtualBox

Fixing Windows Resolution Problems in VirtualBox

Learn how to fix low, stretched, or stuck screen resolution in Windows running inside VirtualBox with practical settings, Guest Additions, and display troubleshooting steps.

Sync Google Photos to the Windows 11 Photos App Using Google Drive

Sync Google Photos to the Windows 11 Photos App Using Google Drive

Learn how to connect Google Photos with the Windows 11 Photos app through Google Drive, what the setup can and cannot do, and how to manage syncing and photo access on your PC.

Why BitLocker Keeps Prompting for the Recovery Key and How to Fix It

Why BitLocker Keeps Prompting for the Recovery Key and How to Fix It

Learn why BitLocker keeps asking for the recovery key and how to stop repeated prompts by checking BIOS settings, TPM, Secure Boot, drive changes, and Windows startup issues.

How to Free Up Storage Using OneDrive Files On-Demand

How to Free Up Storage Using OneDrive Files On-Demand

Learn how OneDrive Files On-Demand helps you save disk space in Windows, how to make files online-only, and when to keep important files stored locally.

Booting Windows from an External SSD: How to Set It Up

Booting Windows from an External SSD: How to Set It Up

Learn how to make Windows boot from an external SSD, including what you need, how to prepare the drive, how to enable booting in BIOS or UEFI, and common problems to avoid.