While there are some nice apps in Facebook to play with, not all of them are user-friendly. Also, there have been security issues with some of them in the past, like the RockYou password hacking incident that happened last December. Hence it is better to only keep the apps which you use regularly and remove the rest of them. Unfortunately, removing apps from your Facebook account isn’t as straightforward as adding them....
I appreciate the camera shortcut since it allows me to open the app and take pictures or record videos quickly. Thanks to that, I don’t have to unlock my iPhone and hunt for the app icon. Anyone can use it without my permission too — that’s my primary concern. Wouldn’t you want to know how to disable this feature to eliminate the risk of unauthorized access and accidental clicks? While there was an option to disable this feature under Restrictions, Apple removed it in iOS 12....
Now, some of these apps can be hard to find but there are some ways to get around to it. 1. Recent Activity If you have started seeing these ads on your Android lock screen only recently, chances are a newly downloaded app is responsible for the dubious act. For someone like me, who regularly spends his nights trying out new apps, things can easily get out of hand. Go to Play Store and click on the menu icon to reveal more options....
When you are working with dozens of Teams members in Microsoft Teams channels, it can get chaotic sometimes. Even in personal chat, it can create confusion when talking about multiple topics. Thankfully, Microsoft Teams allows you to reply to a specific message in the channel or private chat. Here’s how you can answer a specific message in Microsoft Teams on desktop and mobile. Microsoft Teams for Windows and Mac Microsoft Teams comes pre-installed on Windows 11....
And as such, some of the simplest actions aren’t as apparent when you first switch to it. Take saving a document as a PDF file for instance. It’s quite a simple process, but only if you know where to look for the option. So if you’ve been struggling with the app and don’t know how to save a file in the PDF format, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, I’ll show you how to save as PDF in Microsoft Word for Android, along with a couple of other handy tricks that will make things easier for you....
Luckily, Windows 7 introduced a feature which could help you get rid of the above mentioned hassle. It’s called check boxes. Yes, you can enable the check boxes for Windows Explorer items. This feature is not turned on by default. You’ll have to enable it by following certain steps. Open Windows Explorer by clicking the Start button (or Start orb), and then clicking on “Computer.” Click the “Organize” button on the top menu and select “Folder and search options....
iCloud . However, when asked what this relatively new service from Apple is, things get a bit more confusing. So, What is iCloud? ICloud is a service that allows users of Apple’s devices to store different kinds of data on remote computer servers so they are able to download it to multiple devices without the need to be connected to a computer by a cable. The types data that are stored in these remote computer servers is threefold:...
On a Samsung Galaxy, you will find plenty of options to keep the data usage in check. For starters, you can select billing cycle, add the data limit, set a warning before hitting the limit, and more. Let’s take a closer look at how to use those options. Add Data Limit on Samsung Galaxy Phones Like several other options, Samsung has buried the data limit option inside the Settings app....
Remember those days when we would hastily look for a pen and a piece to jot a phone number down? How about that thick phone book that used to lie beside the landline, filled with numbers of friends and relatives? Don’t get too nostalgic, my friend. Finding and sharing a phone number was a task back then and no matter how much you miss those days it won’t change the reality....
The issue is twofold. If Hamachi is not working on your Windows PC, continue reading this guide. Let’s begin. 1. Reboot Some users said that rebooting their system once solved the problem. Well, its worth a try and takes only a few moments. Try it. 2. Run as Admin Hamachi needs administrator privileges to set up a VPN on your computer. Maybe that’s what is missing while you attempt to run it....
If you own a stock Android device such as Google Pixel, one of the Nokia series phones, Xiaomi Mi A1 or Mi A2, etc., they don’t disable the screenshot sound, even if you keep your phone on silent or vibration mode. Weird but true. Not everyone is as lucky as Redmi or OnePlus users who have a built-in setting to turn off screenshot sound or even Samsung users who simply have to keep their phone on silent mode to avoid screenshot sound....
Since Windows 10 has been launched, a number of manufacturers have rolled out updates to their SSD firmware’s. But non-tech owners have been blissfully unaware, because unlike the apps on your smartphone, these aren’t upgraded automatically unless you have the right tools installed. Why Bother With Firmware The firmware of SSDs is essential for running them smoothly and efficiently. Sometimes, manufacturers are alerted about issues only after the product has been sold to customers and sometimes it is a newer version of Windows, which may cause some issues....
You can’t launch multiple instances of Microsoft Teams using different accounts. If you work with different organizations or share your PC with your family, this restriction can be a hassle. To use different Microsoft Teams account on your PC, here’s what you can do. Method 1: Launch Personal and Professional Microsoft Teams Account Simultaneously If you would like to sign in to your personal account and professional (organization) account on Microsoft Teams, you can do so....
Answering that concern, let’s look at an app dedicated to Windows that can securely save and encrypt the files. Let’s get started and install Folder Lock on the computer. File Check: I have tested Folder Lock v7.5 freeware on my computer and the installer file was clean as a whistle. The file was downloaded directly from NewSoftwares servers and had no bloatware attached. Securing Files using Folder Lock The first time you install the app, it will ask you to set a master password....
Until now, this experience was just a feature in Google Maps. Now Google has broken it out as its own app (on both Android and iPhone) and boy is it worth downloading. Let me tell you all the awesome things you can do with this new app. Recommended: 10 places you must visit in Google Street View. How to Explore in Google Street View The Street View app includes a lot more stuff than just what the Street View cars capture....
One solution that some users like to employ is to open one Google Drive account in Chrome and the other one in Firefox. While that works, you will need to have two browser windows open at all times. That is cumbersome and also consumes resources unnecessarily. Let’s take a look at some alternatives that will allow you to switch between different cloud storage accounts within a single interface. 1. Wavebox Wavebox is cool software that allows you to connect multiple accounts of up to 1000 SaaS apps, including Google Drive and Dropbox....
Thankfully, there’s a way around this small but common problem: One-handed mode. The One UI design of the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Plus supports the handy one-handed operation along with many other features designed for single-handed use. So, when the need arises, you can do all your work with just your thumb to tame the big screen. Read on to discover how to enable the one-handed mode on the Galaxy Note 10 to make you more productive....
If you have downloaded the file on your device directly, and you are looking for a way to verify the checksum on the device itself, Android File Verifier is an amazing app that can help you out. To get started download and install Android File Verifier (AFV) on your device and launch it. On the main screen SFV will ask you to select the file you want to check the hash for....
monitor their children’s web activities to make sure they are not wasting their time on the internet by visiting inappropriate websites. I am not a parent, but the kind of trend I see among the youth these days, I think parents are right in monitoring these things to a certain extent. However, with multiple browsers installed on your system, it can be really difficult and time taking to perform a search....
For those of you who have just joined the Android family and don’t know what rooting means, it’s nothing but a process to gain the administrative privileges on your device. When you buy a new Android phone, your device comes locked, and you only have the guest privileges on your phone. Once you root it, you can control and modify it the way you want. It’s obviously a bit geeky and not for every Android user out there....
