Nicholas Carter

I found the Geekzilla Silent Hill guide when I was hunting for extra lore. It explains a lot of the metaphors that most people miss on their first playthrough. For instance, Pyramid Head isn’t just a scary enemy, but a representation of guilt. It won’t hold your hand with every puzzle solution, but if you’re replaying the games and want a deeper appreciation of the story and atmosphere, it’s perfect. Just search Geekzilla Silent Hill on Google—it’s easy to find.

Hi, I’ve been in your shoes and it’s frustrating when you realize an important DM is gone. The truth is, Instagram doesn’t have a “trash bin” for deleted messages, so once they’re deleted in the app, you can’t just click undo. The main method Instagram themselves recommends is using the Download Your Information option. You can find it under Settings → Privacy and Security → Download Data. Once you request the file, Instagram emails you a link with your account’s archived data, including past DMs. This usually contains messages that were still on their servers up to the point of deletion. Another possibility is checking if the other person you were chatting with still has the conversation—since deleting a DM on your end doesn’t erase it from their inbox. Outside of that, third-party “recovery tools” online are usually scams or privacy risks, so avoid those.

Hey, I totally get the confusion—I was in the same boat when I first tried to go live. TikTok doesn’t make it super obvious, and there are eligibility requirements. To unlock Live, you need at least 1,000 followers and be 16 years or older. If you’re 18+, you can also receive gifts from viewers.

Once you meet those requirements, here’s the process:

Open the app and tap the + button at the bottom.

Swipe through the recording options until you see Live.

Add a title for your stream (make it descriptive so people know what’s up).

Hit Go Live, and you’re on.

When I first unlocked it, I didn’t realize TikTok filters comments automatically, but you can adjust moderation in settings. I highly recommend enabling keyword filters if you’re worried about trolls. Also, make sure your internet connection is solid—I learned the hard way when my live kept freezing during a Q&A.

So yeah, bottom line: no 1,000 followers, no Live. But once you hit that milestone, it’s smooth sailing.