But even as the secondary messaging app for a lot of us, Facebook Messenger still has a lot of traction. Facebook says it has 600 million users. The specifics of their active user base is not clear. In many ways, Messenger is better than all the other apps I mentioned above. It’s clean, mostly works reliably, and it’s available on every platform, including the web (which is more than what can be said about other platforms here)....

Like the camera app, Apple has introduced the shutter button in FaceTime that can be used to take Live Photos during a video chat. Now, all the people who are new to the amazing world of Apple devices would start asking questions like ‘how do I take Live Photos’, ‘How do I know when somebody is taking a Live Photo of me on FaceTime’ or even something as exasperating as ‘what is this FaceTime thing’....

The archive feature works differently in different apps. For instance, you can archive photos in Google Photos, chats in WhatsApp, messages in Facebook Messenger, and posts on Instagram. Archive often gets confused with delete or trash. Let’s also see how Archive differs from delete in Google Keep. The post will cover everything you would want to know about the Archive, how to do it, unarchive notes on mobile and computer, and the difference between Archive and Delete features....

Windows 11 has a tight OneDrive integration, and Personal Vault is a part of Microsoft’s cloud storage service. You can access Personal Vault from the File Explorer menu or use the OneDrive shortcut in the taskbar to glance over your confidential file. What Is Personal Vault on Windows 11 As the name suggests, Personal Vault is your private folder in OneDrive to store and sync your important files. So how does it differ from a standard password-protected file and folder in Windows 11?...

If you’re someone who’s fighting the same lost cause, the best option is to hide or lock the files that are personal and which you wouldn’t want exposed to prying eyes. Thankfully, the OnePlus 6 comes with a built-in option called Lockbox which lets you hide such files and photos. Unlike conventional app lockers, OnePlus 6’s Lockbox lets you cherry-pick the files that you’d wish remain safe from public eyes....

The feature can be used when you’re in a country or area where WhatsApp usage is restricted. Or, you’re experiencing an internet outage. If you are in such a situation, or you think you might find yourself restricted from WhatsApp when traveling, here’s how to use WhatsApp offline without the internet via Proxy on your smartphone for communication. What Is WhatsApp Proxy You may have experienced several times that WhatsApp is not working on Wi-Fi or a mobile data connection....

No, it’s not FBI or CIA that’s after you (well, not always I’ll add), it’s just that some secured sites like banking and corporate firms always monitor the user’s device IP address. For example, The current IP address of the device from which you are browsing this article is: (courtesy: what is my ip) Lets have a brief look at what is an IP address and what are its 2 main types....

While the ability to view blogs right from your dashboard sounds like a pretty neat feature to have, it’s actually quite detrimental for a full Tumblr experience. But thankfully, you can use a workaround to open them usually, and that’s what you are going to find out. However, there are also instances where you can’t do anything about it — let’s check out why that happens as well. Opening Blogs in Separate Tabs When you click on a Tumblr username from your dashboard, be it something from your feed, the messaging box, a followed blog, search results, etc....

Your phone’s active DND mode is ineffective against a barrage of notifications. Both Android and iOS allow users to set exceptions for a DND mode. For example, you can make an exception for email or social media apps in a DND mode and continue receiving notifications from them. You might have forgotten about such exceptions. Let’s check how to remove such conditions from the do not disturb mode. iPhone Apple has reintroduced the Do Not Disturb as Focus on iPhone....

Thankfully, I got the issue resolved real quick, but it’s not as if there’s just a single fix to the problem. Various factors can prevent iCloud Photos from syncing your media library to other devices. So it is understandable if you are facing issues with iCloud Photos not syncing properly among your devices. Now, let’s go through several troubleshooting steps that can hopefully resolve the issue for good. 1. Check iCloud....

While Android Auto has more features than Apple CarPlay, it’s quite unstable. You may face frequent disconnections leading to music not playing or the audio getting stuck. However, the fixes to these problems are quite similar. Here’s how you can fix sound issues with Android Auto. 1. Check Your Car Stereo’s Volume Level Did you forget the most basic step? If you want to listen to music, of course, you need to ensure that the volume levels of your car’s head unit are above zero....

Here we have listed down 10 gadgets that we expect from IFA 2017. Asus at IFA Asus ZenFone has always been a no-fuss Android smartphone. This year the ZenFone 4 is not a surprise since the brand has sent out official invites, but the phone will definitely be. The dual camera setup is one good thing to look forward to while there is also a talk about a new ZenWatch as well....

Now Assistant comes with a built-in feature to save notes and lists. What is this new notes and list service on Assistant and how to use it? Let’s find it out together in this post. What Happened to Note to Self Earlier, one would use the command ‘Note to self’ or ‘Create a note’ to add a note in our favorite note-taking app. However, lately, that’s not working. Saying the command ‘Note to self’ does activate the Assistant’s note-taking capability....

One the most common statements that I get from people when I tell them I work from home is, “It’s so great as you save a lot of travel time.” Another friend would say, “But don’t you get bored working alone?” The answer to both these statements is “yes”. Working from home has much more to it than just working for hours in your pyjamas. In order to master the art of working from home, you need to have the right essentials and setup to make this experience productive as well as fun....

You can share Google Forms in three ways. Firstly, the form can be shared directly with the folks whose responses you want to record. You will need to use the Send button to achieve this. Secondly, you can add collaborators to your form using the Share or Collaborator button. Collaborators can see and edit the form structure and view responses. Lastly, you can share a copy of the form. Let’s check all the methods....

easy to customize , very useful and, most importantly, provides easy access to any app that you consider important. With time though, the dock has evolved to provide a series of additional functions besides these basic ones, and now allows users to monitor downloads, to dock important files and folders, and more. Even better, if you know a few tricks related to Terminal or third party apps, you can take your Mac’s dock functionality to a whole new level....

So, let’s see how you can get Firefox style download manager in Chrome, with these 3 extensions. 1. A Simplistic Download Manger If you want a simple and effective download manager then you should try Download Manager. It has a clean interface and looks just like that of Firefox. The interface contains a list of your downloads and an option to search the downloads. You also get to customize the extension....

camera is the easiest decision to make. Deciding which camera to buy on the other hand could probably choke your first decision before it gathers wings. Believe me, the price of digital cameras and your budget constraints are just one of the factors. Should you go for a kit lens or just buy the camera body now and a separate lens; or which brand – Nikon, Canon, or Olympus etc....

The Mail app on the iPhone and iPad doesn’t come with the superior functionalities found in alternative third-party email clients such as Outlook for iOS. But it still offers solid emailing experience and is less confusing to pick up and use. That said, what if you can’t locate the Mail app in the first place? If the Mail app goes missing on your iPhone or iPad, it’s not surprising. There are a number of reasons why that happens....

There are several options to choose from when it comes to a screen protector. With so many parameters to look at including materials, scratch resistance, adhesive, etc., it can get rather confusing. Don’t worry, though, as we have made your job easier by compiling this list of the best iPad 10.9 screen protectors. Before we get to the screen protector, though, here are some other articles you may be interested in –...