Zainab Falak
Location
Islamabad, Pakistan
School
College Of Statistical And Actuarial Sciences
Expertise
Social Media, Emerging Technology, Microsoft Windows
- Zainab has been riding the tech writing wave for a solid four years, transforming her love for words and tech into a paycheck that feels more like a passion project.
- She is obsessed with everything related to Microsoft Windows and has created over 800 how-to and troubleshooting guides on Windows 10 and 11.
- Driven by a strong desire to make a real difference, she uses her creative energy to explore how technology can improve healthcare, seeking innovative solutions to impact lives positively.
Experience
Zainab kickstarted her writing journey back in 2019 while juggling the academic hustle. Since then, she's contributed in various capacities to esteemed publications such as MakeUseOf, MakeTechEasier, Appuals, TechObservatory, and more. Beyond the keyboard, you'll find her buried in non-fiction or chasing the perfect sunset shot.
Education
Zainab has a Bachelor's degree in actuarial sciences from the College of Statistical and Actuarial Sciences, Punjab University.
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Stories By Zainab Falak
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Want to get rid of reels from Facebook? Here are a few things you can do to hide and block them or tell Facebook you don't care for them.
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Facing the Unknown Hard Error on Windows? It's likely corrupted system files or hardware malfunctions. Here are a few fixes you can try.
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Are you having problems with the window-switching Alt-Tab shortcut? Here are a few things you can try to fix that and get back to what you were doing.
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Notion is one of the best productivity apps. With these templates, you get pre-made layouts for project management, habit tracking, or weekly planning.
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Trying to download music off YouTube? Here are four free ways to do so and a fifth that involves a subscription. It's also the most convenient method.
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If images aren't loading fully or at all in Google Chrome, here are a few things to try and figure out where the problem might lie.
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Have trouble downloading files, or are they getting stuck just before completion? Here are a few fixes you can try across browsers on Windows and macOS.
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If you are a science buff, you don't need to go to museums or labs to learn new and interesting things. Instead, download these apps and learn from home!
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A good GPS receiver can be a helpful companion on the trail, or chilling out at the campsite. We've rounded up our favorite GPS receivers for you to check out.
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Sometimes, you don't have time to wait for your Android smartphone to fully charge. If that's the case, here are five ways to speed up the charging times.
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There are two big names in the antivirus software business — Norton and McAfee. Both offer similar services and protection, so which is the best for you?
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Android widgets allow you to access information directly from your home screen, but did you know you can create your own? We'll show you how.
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Your graphics card can sometimes throw some confusing error codes. Here's one of the more common codes and how to fix it on your Windows PC.
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If you use your Android device as an alarm clock, you might want to adjust the volume so it is loud enough to wake you up. Here's how to do that.
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If you're looking for your next career on your phone, there are some apps that bring more than job searching to the table. Here are six of our favorites.
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