Similar to the archive feature on Instagram, Facebook recently introduced the archive option for its own platform. Now the stories that vanish from public view after 24 hours will be available in your archives forever. Unless you delete them manually. This comes in quite handy at times when you want to revisit your old stories. It could also help you check and repost the original stories that you have created....
Trees not only help in curbing air pollution but also in controlling soil erosion, evaporation of water and lower the overall temperature of an area. So, how can they be the cause of air pollution? Have we been reading the benefits of trees all wrong? The Study A study carried out by Galina Churkina of the Humboldt University, Berlin, indicates that urban vegetation creates as much as 60% ground-level ozone....
This is actually quite common and is known as “coil noise” or “coil whine”. It can be found in anything from smartphones to powerful gaming graphics processing units. Although this high pitched noise can be quite annoying, it doesn’t mean that your device is malfunctioning. For instance, there have been reports of the iPhone 7 giving off coil noise but this does not mean that it will self-destruct, as we will see later....
Though WhatsApp status isn’t as compelling as Instagram stories, you can do a lot with them as well. Some features are even exclusive to WhatsApp status. Whether you are a WhatsApp status newbie or an old-timer, here we shall tell you how to take them to the next level with these 17 tips and tricks. 1. Add Links to Status Unlike popular Instagram stories that let you post links only on business accounts having more than 10K followers, WhatsApp is more generous since anyone can post links on status....
Unlike popular belief, 240Hz gaming monitors are available in both the affordable segment as well as in the premium segment. Of course, you will have to trade features such as HDR and the looks in the former. Nevertheless, if you are looking for some good 240Hz gaming monitors, here are our recommendations. But first, Give your gaming desk a clean look with these under-desk cable management accessoriesHere are the best gaming mice with side buttons...
What is even worse, those of us with an iPhone sometimes forget we are holding an entire computer in our hand and use it only for email, Facebook, Twitter and messaging, completely forgetting that with it, and with the endless array of apps available on the App Store, we have access to a global marketplace. But which apps to choose to get the best deals and fast shipping you ask?...
Though many customized options can be configured in Windows 7, once again, Microsoft forgot to provide the way to change logon screen background. Tired of the static picture? I will help you change it by introducing you to 3 tools for the purpose, all with unique features. 1. Windows 7 Logon Editor Windows 7 Logon editor is an all-in-one utility for tweaking the logon screen. It supports all versions of Windows 7 (except for the Home Basic edition, which was not tested by us), and can adjust more than the picture itself....
There are several Netflix error codes, each one has a meaning or reason assigned to it, causative factor(s), and solution(s). As for the T1 error, Netflix says, “Hey! There’s a network connectivity problem somewhere. Fix it or you won’t be able to use Netflix.” Although the problem is majorly network-related, there are other device and app-specific bottlenecks that trigger this error. If your computer cannot establish a connection with Netflix’s server via the Windows app, try accessing the service on a browser....
Cool Tip: Using HTC One X? Make sure you read our post on increasing game performance on it using Game Modder. From what I have seen, racing games are loved by everyone irrespective of their age. Speeding cars, outrunning opponents, using nitrous… we love the thrill, don’t we? Here are some of the top Android racing games for this thrilling experience. We will be talking up both free and paid games in the article....
Typically, Google app often pushes the weather alerts on Android devices. Sometimes, Google Assistant also supplies weather information to your phone’s notification panel. If you aren’t a fan of these weather alerts, or they’ve become overwhelming to handle, follow the methods listed below to disable them. 1. Disable Google Weather Notifications One of the effective ways to disable weather alerts and notifications on your Android device is to tweak the Google app notification settings....
Microsoft has added a bunch of personalization options. The default settings are fine, but you might want to change the look, feel, and function of the Start menu in Windows 11. We will show you the default behavior in Windows 11 Start menu and how to change it in the OS. 1. Disable Translucent Effect The default Windows 11 elements such as the Widgets panel, new notification area, quick toggles, and the Start menu carry a translucent effect....
So, if you want to kick-start the month of May with a bang, here are some new Android apps that you must get. As the post is going to be a lengthy one, let’s get started, shall we? 1. Snap Search: Incognito Browser & Secure Search Do you find it cumbersome to open Chrome’s incognito mode every time you want to search for something that you don’t want Chrome to remember?...
It’s the first week of January 2019 and continuing with our monthly tradition into the new year, we are back with some more new and free Android apps. This month’s list has everything from a light browser to a fresh new gallery app (QuickPic users, take note) to boost your Android experience. 1. Mint Browser — Lite, Fast, Safe, AdFree When it comes to browsers, Android users have numerous choices....
Gmail users are facing different kinds of issues related to signature images. For some users, the image disappears altogether, and for others, a question mark appears instead of an image. Other issues include being unable to add an image without inserting the URL and the signature image appearing as an attachment. Let’s check various ways to fix the problem when the Gmail signature image is not showing up. 1. Check Necessary Conditions Image signatures will not show for emails sent from Android and iPhone/iPad Gmail apps....
1. Enable Notifications for Teams Before we go ahead and apply advanced tricks to fix Teams notifications, let’s make sure you have enabled relevant permissions for Teams to deliver notifications. Step 1: Find the Microsoft Teams app icon from the home screen or app drawer. Long-press on it. Step 2: Go to the app information menu. Step 3: Select Notifications. Step 4: Make sure all the Teams notifications channels are enabled from the following menu....
WhatsApp keeps checking for new messages continuously. But that process slows down if you are in a poor network coverage area. And if you don’t have a stable data connection, you will see WhatsApp checking for new messages notification on your Android. 1. Move to Better Coverage Area WhatsApp works in the background to deliver constant push notifications on your Android phone. If you are in a low coverage area with one or two signal bars, WhatsApp will keep trying to check for new messages in the background, and you will end up getting checking for new messages notifications on your phone....
Setting up an alarm is an easy job on an iPhone. But what if the alarm volume is too low that you miss it or too loud that it may scare the hell out of you. Several iPhone users are facing the same issue of alarm sound being extraordinarily high or low. Are you one of them? The solutions mentioned in this post will fix the alarm volume that is too low or loud on iPhone....
As it’s going to be a long post, let’s jump straight in! 1. WhatsRemoved On October 2017, WhatsApp rolled out an update which let users delete embarrassing messages. All you had to do was tap the delete button (within a stipulated time) and the messages would be removed from the receiver’s phone. Though useful, it also meant missing out on your friends’ embarrassing typos and texts. Thankfully now, we have an app, which lets you recover these deleted Whatsapp messages from your Android phone....
Apart from that, the OnePlus 6 also comes with the latest Oxygen OS 5.1 and packs in plenty of amazing features. But all those features and tricks might be a tad difficult to explore all by yourself and that’s where we come in. We, at Guiding Tech, have scoured the OnePlus 6 with a fine-tooth comb and have come up with the list of the best tips and tricks. Here we go....
If lack of sound is ruining your YouTube experience, you’re at the right place. We’ve prepared a list of solutions to help you with the sound problems on YouTube. So, let’s begin. 1. Check System Volume As obvious as it may be, you’ll need to start by checking the volume settings. If you’re using an Android or an iPhone, use the volume buttons on the side to make sure your device isn’t muted....
