Tips & Tricks

Tips and tricks about a wide range of topics. Mostly programming-related.

How old do you have to be to use Snapchat?

You must be at least 13 years of age in order to use Snapchat. This is made very clear in the app’s terms of service.

Installing required WordPress extensions for PHP 8.

A guide on how to install certain PHP 8 extensions for WordPress.

Why do people delete you as a friend off of social media?

A look at some of the reasons why people will remove others from their friends list.

What does Pending mean on Snapchat?

A guide to the Pending status on Snapchat.

How to change your TikTok username.

A guide on how to change your TikTok username.

Using FINVIZ to find stocks that are in an uptrend.

This is a short tutorial on how to find stocks that are currently in an uptrend.

What do “give out” and “giving out” mean in Ireland?

“Giving out” means to complain about something or scold someone. This phrase is only used by Irish people.

What is an Instagram handle?

An Instagram handle is your username. It is like a zip code that points people directly to where your page is.

What does the word Bussin’ mean?

Bussin’ is a popular slang phrase that describes how good something is.

How to create a group chat on Snapchat.

A guide on how to create a new group chat on Snapchat.

What does it mean when a Facebook post says “Something went wrong”?

If a Facebook post says “something went wrong”, then it usually means that the creator of the post has deleted it.

Facebook page inbox showing “Content Not Found”.

A “fix” for the latest bug where the Facebook app won’t let you access your page’s inbox.

How to stop Fail2ban from causing high CPU usage.

A tutorial on how to stop Fail2ban from going haywire and hogging your server’s CPU.

What does the “arm point” mean on TikTok?

The arm point pose is all about unashamedly pointing out who your true self is. It is also used ironically to mock Gen Z.

What does “sheesh” mean on TikTok?

On TikTok, users will use the word sheesh to convey how impressed they are by something.

Can you screenshot Instagram DMs without the other person knowing?

You can screenshot regular DMs on Instagram without the other person finding out. However, Vanish Mode messages are a different kettle of fish.

Creating a Darth Vader voice effect with Audacity.

In this tutorial, we are going to show you how to achieve a Darth Vader effect using Audacity.

How to remove background noise using Audacity.

This is a short tutorial on how to remove background noises and mic buzzing from your audio using Audacity.

What does Bestie mean on TikTok?

On apps such as TikTok and Twitter, the word “bestie” is often used as a term of endearment. In other words, it’s the new “honey” or “mate”.

What does “ONG” mean?

When someone posts OnG on social media platforms such Snapchat, TikTok or Twitter, it means that they want to express their honesty.

Do landlords in Ireland have to provide you with a vacuum cleaner?

There is no legal requirement in Ireland for landlords to provide a vacuum cleaner.

How to edit Green Screen videos using Sony Vegas.

Editing Green Screen videos in Sony Vegas is actually pretty simple.

Slang: What does “this slaps” mean?

A simple guide to what the slang word “slaps” means.

How to create a Sell Limit Order on Revolut.

In this guide, we will show you how to create a “Limit Order” on the Revolut app.

What does “ratio” mean on TikTok?

On TikTok, writing “ratio” as a reply to someone else’s comment usually means that you want to dismiss that person’s opinion.

What does the rainbow and bear emoji mean? 🌈🐻

This is a pejorative slang term that refers to traders who make their money by betting against the price of a stock.

What do “diamond hands” and “paper hands” mean? 💎🙌

The slang phrases “paper hands” and “diamond hands” are used to describe the risk appetite of other stock traders.

What does “to the moon” and the rocket emoji mean?

“To the moon” and the rocket emoji ? are popular slang phrases that people use when discussing stocks and cryptocurrencies.

What does “Unsettled Sale Proceeds” mean on Revolut?

A quick guide to what the term “Unsettled sale proceeds” means on the Revolut app.

What does the skull emoji mean? 💀

On social media, people will use the skull emoji if they think that something is extremely funny.

How to see Instagram follow requests that you’ve sent.

A guide on how to view follow requests that you previously sent on Instagram.

How to clear your Facebook app cache on Android.

A guide on how to clear Facebook’s app cache on Android.

Snapchat score not going up. Possible bug? Or is it by design?

Snapchat users are reporting that they can no longer see their friend’s Snapchat score going up.

What does “People reached” mean on Facebook?

A guide to the “People reached” number that appears below page posts on Facebook.

Facebook: Who are “Featured Viewers” and “Others” on Featured Stories?

A guide to “Featured Viewers” and “Other” viewers, which appear in the Insights section of Featured stories on Facebook.