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Okay, so if you wanna reset your iPhone or sell it, you gotta turn off Find My iPhone first. It’s actually pretty easy.
Go to Settings, then tap your name at the very top (that’s your Apple ID stuff). After that, tap Find My, then Find My iPhone. You’ll see a switch to turn it off — just flip that off.
It’ll probably ask you to type in your Apple ID password to make sure it’s really you. Once that’s done, Find My iPhone will be off and you’re good to go.
You know, it’s kind of funny how deeply YouTube has crept into our daily lives. I can’t remember exactly when I started using it — probably sometime around 2009, maybe 2010.
Someone sent me a link to a video of a guy dancing in different cities, and boom — I was hooked.
At first, it felt like a fun place to waste time. Now? It’s a place where I learn, get inspired, laugh, cry, listen to music, and even solve real-life problems. And I’m not alone — billions of people all over the world are doing the same.
But let’s rewind for a second.
A Little History
YouTube wasn’t always this giant cultural hub. It was started in 2005 by three guys — Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim.
They were ex-PayPal employees who, as the story goes, just wanted a way to share videos online easily. Sounds simple now, but back then? It was revolutionary.
Jawed uploaded the very first video — “Me at the Zoo.” If you’ve never seen it, look it up. It’s literally just him talking about elephants for 19 seconds. Nothing special, but it marked the start of something massive.
In 2006, Google saw the potential and bought YouTube for $1.65 billion. And from there, things took off.
Why Did YouTube Become So Big?
You could say it was timing, or the internet boom, or just plain luck. But honestly, it’s more than that.
It’s Easy. Like, Really Easy.
You don’t need to sign up. You don’t need to pay. You just click a link and boom — video starts playing. That kind of frictionless access is rare, and people love it. Especially in countries where high-speed internet only became widespread in the last 10 years.
YouTube gave people content they could watch on their phones, without needing anything fancy.
There’s Something for Everyone
One of my favorite things about YouTube is that no matter what you’re into — vintage cameras, metal detecting, old-school hip hop, ancient history, vegan recipes — there’s a corner of YouTube just for that.
Seriously, I’ve fallen into rabbit holes I never expected. I once spent an entire evening watching videos of people restoring rusty old tools. Why? I don’t even know. But it was weirdly satisfying.
Real People, Real Talk
This is a big one. YouTube doesn’t feel corporate. Sure, there are professional creators now, but so many of the videos are just regular people talking into a camera. No scripts.
No polished TV vibes. Just honest content.
When someone talks about their struggles with anxiety, or shows you how to cook on a tight budget, it hits different. It’s not an ad. It’s not a brand. It’s a human being.
And we trust that. More than glossy celebrities or salespeople.You Learn Without Even Trying
I’ve fixed a jammed printer using YouTube. Learned how to sharpen kitchen knives. Figured out what was wrong with my washing machine. And that’s just the practical stuff.
I’ve also watched psychology explainers, deep-dive interviews, and documentaries that honestly changed the way I look at the world. And I never had to sign up for a course or buy a book.
Anyone Can Be a Creator
That’s the beauty of it — you don’t need permission. You don’t need to be “chosen.” If you have something to share, you just record and upload.
I’ve seen farmers from rural India sharing their daily routines. I’ve watched a single mom in Texas talk about budgeting tips. I’ve seen teenagers build massive followings just by being funny or interesting or both.
And the crazy part? They can actually make a living doing it.
Yes, You Can Earn from YouTube
Once you hit a certain number of subscribers and watch hours, YouTube lets you turn on ads, and you get a cut of that money. But that’s not the only way people earn.
There’s also:
Brand sponsorships
Merchandise
Channel memberships
Live stream tips (like “Super Chat”)
Courses, coaching, affiliate links, and more
It’s opened up a whole new economy. Some YouTubers now earn more than TV actors. But even smaller creators are making enough to pay bills or support side hustles.
The Algorithm: Friend and Foe
Now, let’s be honest — part of YouTube’s success is the algorithm. It’s very good at figuring out what you want to see next.
You start with one video, and suddenly, it’s midnight, and you’ve watched 12 videos in a row. Sometimes it’s great. Sometimes it wastes your time. But either way, it keeps you on the site.
That sticky nature? It’s a huge reason why people use YouTube more than Netflix, Instagram, or even Facebook in some places.
It’s Global. And Local.
YouTube isn’t just American. It’s everywhere. A massive chunk of YouTube’s audience comes from India, Indonesia, Brazil, and other places you don’t always hear about in tech news.
And because creators can post in any language, from anywhere, people get to see content that feels familiar. That’s powerful.
But Let’s Not Pretend It’s Perfect
YouTube has problems, too. Like:
MisinformationHate speech in comments
Copyright issues
Smaller creators getting lost in the crowd
Burnout among full-time YouTubers
And let’s not forget how addicting it can be. I’ve had days where I regret watching five hours of nothing instead of doing something productive.
But despite its flaws, YouTube is still one of the most open, diverse, and useful platforms ever created.
Man, this happens to me all the time. I’ll open Instagram and stuff just doesn’t load — like the feed’s stuck or messages won’t send — and I’m sitting there wondering, “Is my internet trash or is Insta being Insta again?”
First thing I do is hit up Downdetector — just Google “Instagram Downdetector” and click the link. If there’s a huge spike in reports, then yeah, it’s not just you.
That site’s saved me a bunch of times from messing with my Wi-Fi for no reason.
If I’m still unsure, I check Twitter — literally just search “Instagram down” and scroll.
If something’s going on, people will be posting about it instantly — trust me, Twitter knows before Instagram admits anything.
That’s pretty much it. Quick check, no stress. Hope it helps.
You know, I actually wondered the same thing a while back—what the “Fi” in “Wi-Fi” stands for. I always assumed it meant something like “fidelity,” like “Hi-Fi” does for sound systems.
But turns out… it doesn’t mean anything at all.
Seriously. It was just a name someone made up to make wireless networking sound cooler and easier to remember.
The actual tech is called IEEE 802.11—yeah, not exactly catchy. So they went with “Wi-Fi” because it sounded kind of familiar and marketable. That’s it. No deep meaning.
Just clever branding that worked really well. Funny how that stuff sticks, right?
You can’t exactly run a .c file straight in your browser the way you’d open a webpage. I remember trying that years ago out of curiosity — just double-clicked a .c file thinking something might happen, but nope.
C doesn’t work like HTML or JS. It needs to be compiled first, and browsers aren’t made to do that.
That said, if you’re just looking to try out or test some C code without installing anything, there are online tools that help.
I’ve personally used JDoodle and OnlineGDB — both let you write C code right there in the browser, click a button, and see the result.
It’s not running the file directly in the browser per se, but it feels close enough for most purposes.
There’s also a more advanced option: using something called Emscripten to convert C code into WebAssembly. That lets it run in modern browsers.
I’ve never gone deep into that myself, but folks building games or performance-heavy apps use it.
So yeah, not “directly” possible — but totally doable with the right tools.
Whenever you take screenshots using different shortcuts on your Windows, they are saved in various locations depending on the method you use.
Method 1: Using the PrtScn Key
Actually, I’m using Microsoft OneDrive, so when I try to take a screenshot using the PrtSc key, it automatically saves it in my Screenshot file.
Location: This PC > OneDrive > Pictures > Screenshots
But in your case, pressing the PrtSc key copies the screenshot to your clipboard but does not save it as a file.
To save it, you need to open a program like MS Word, Paint, or Photoshop, paste it using Ctrl + V, and then save it manually.
Method 2: Using Windows + Shift + S
When you press Windows + Shift + S, it opens the snip tool. It allows you to select the desired part of the screen. However, this method only copies the screenshot to the clipboard. You need to manually open the Snip and Sketch app, paste the screenshot, and then click Save or press Ctrl + S to save it wherever you want.
Method 3: Using Windows Key + PrtScn
When you click Windows + PrtScn, it by default saves the screenshot as an image file.
To get it, go to:This PC > Pictures > Screenshots
You can read detailed guide here: How to find screenshots on Windows 10 or 11?
