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A few years back, there was this famous incident where a 5-year-old kid spent around 1,710 Pounds (approx. $2640) while playing a game. Depending upon local laws, there might be a way to claim that back, but it’s always better to be on a safer side. Therefore, today I am going to show you can protect your money and restrict in-app purchases on Android, iOS and Windows smartphones. Preventing In-App Purchases on iOS On iOS, you get a password prompt while installing an app from the App Store....

However, it really gets unpleasant when you are off (on a vacation) and you still keep getting emails to which you may have to respond to avoid irking clients or other important people in your line of work. This situation can be avoided if you set an automated vacation responder which immediately lets people know that you are out and cannot check your emails for the time being. We have previously discussed how to do this on Gmail and MS Outlook....

All these crimes are nothing compared to the big one – WhatsApp only works on the phone it is linked with. That means even if you’re sitting there on your big screen computer with full scale keyboard you can’t make use of it. You may try using Bluestacks for Android and use WhatsApp on your PC with a different number, as WhatsApp doesn’t allow you to use one connection at two places....

Best Practices The first one is perhaps common sense, but I’ll say it nevertheless. Never leave your phone unattended even when it’s in a place you frequent.Setting up a lock screen is a good idea. Especially if you work in a crowded workplace or are a very outgoing person visiting several places in a day/week.If you store a lot of data on your phone which is not synced with the cloud, you should encrypt your Android device....

In fact, as much as my iPhone allows me to do a lot of things, there are a few things that I believe could use some improvement. One of those is the lack of ability to create a note from anywhere on my iPhone. Currently, if you want to create a note on your iPhone you have to exit an application and then open whatever notes app you use and create your note....

Today we will see how we can change Windows 8 profile pic and apply a small, personal video instead of an image. All you need is a webcam and you will be able to use the video profile clip across all your Windows 8 devices and the Microsoft accounts synced together. Video Profile Clip on Window 8 Step 1: Open Windows 8 Start Screen and click on your account picture on the top-right corner of the screen to change it....

Priced at Rs. 67,900, the new Samsung Galaxy Note8 sports quite a handful of impressive features such as a stunning infinity display, a dual-camera setup that is a first from the house of Samsung, along with a powerful and improved S Pen. The device landed in our office today and we have given it a quick go. Here are the first impressions of the Galaxy Note8. Design The Galaxy Note8 features the largest display from Samsung....

The best mode of transfer here would be to use Wi-Fi and we have already covered how to transfer big files between devices when it comes to iPhone and Android. But a Windows phone was always left out of the discussion, as it lacked the necessary features to join the party. Now, things have changed and thanks to an app called Feem, Windows Phone users can share media to other devices on the same Wi-Fi network seamlessly....

Developers are always coming out with new ideas like Swype keyboards (that lets you swipe your fingers on the keyboard to make a word) and Artificial Intelligence keyboards (the one which auto-completes words by analyzing your previous events) are already making the life of a smartphone user easier. Today we will talk about an all new keyboard for your Android device that will make typing on these screens a little easier for you using the control of shortcuts....

So, before you jump ship to a third-party antivirus program, we suggest you take some time to try out these troubleshooting methods and fix Windows Security not working issue on Windows 11 yourself. 1. Repair or Reset Windows Security Windows 11 carries a handy repair tool that you can use to repair apps on your PC. It can pin down any minor anomalies with the app and resolve them independently....

Instagram lag can be attributed to multiple factors such as slow internet speeds, outdated app version, low RAM, and more. Let’s discuss everything and troubleshoot Instagram lag on iPhone and Android. 1. Disable Less Mobile Data in Instagram If you are tight on mobile data, you might have enabled the Use Less Mobile data toggle in the Instagram app. That way, the app will use less data to load the feed....

There are many factors that could be responsible but it’s difficult to point the ones. You can start troubleshooting through the most common solutions and then move on to the tough ones. 1. Check Data Usage iOS allows you to check personal hotspot data usage on iPhone. It will give you a detailed breakdown of data consumed by each connected device. You might be on limited monthly data to consume from your carrier....

1. Press the Side Button and Turn on Screen When you answer a call and put your iPhone near your ears, the phone’s proximity sensor will kick in and turn off the screen during the call. The practice is there to make sure you don’t hit the wrong button during a call. When you move iPhone far from the ears, the proximity sensor will come into action and turn on the screen....

Still, there are a lot of alternative Twitter apps on the App Store that offer a different experience when compared to the official one. This time, we’ll take a look at Tweetbot and at how it compares to the official Twitter app for iOS. Twitter for iOS If there is one word to describe the official Twitter app, it would be “simple”. The app offers a very streamlined look at all your Twitter feeds, and videos and images attached to them....

connect with your machine at home as well. But there is a chance that the device you are carrying is not smart or compatible enough for you to connect to your Windows PC and trigger an urgent task. It may not allow you to run applications that help with remote connectivity and access . Worry not, we will show you how to make any device smart with just an internet connection and an email account....

sending emails to a user claiming to be associated with a legitimate firm but behind the scene it’s a scam that someone is running to grab your confidential personal information . The email generally contains a link which looks very similar to the legitimate link of the same enterprise. Also the page will look the same with all the elements matching the original page. Most of the time, these emails would require you to login to the fake web page using your login credentials....

Outlook app isn’t limited to the Mail function only. It also integrates Calendar, Contacts, Microsoft To-Do, and Sticky Notes in it. The keyboard shortcuts add-on becomes even more evident as you may need to navigate the app menus. Using keyboard shortcuts, you can quickly mark emails read, delete those marketing junk, flag an email to send it straight to Microsoft To-Do, and even compose an event in the Outlook calendar....

The first culprit to this issue is network coverage. Check the cellular network bar on your smartphone to see the signal strength in your location. If network reception is low/weak, try moving to another location to get better network reception. You should also check that you don’t have ‘Do Not Disturb’ enabled on your smartphone as this could block/silence incoming calls. Additionally, if you are unable to receive phone calls from a particular contact, check that you haven’t blocked the phone number....

Five days later, Mercury is now my default browser on iOS and has replaced Safari and even Chrome with its extraordinary set of features. So check out the top 8 reasons to switch to this new app and see how it adds to your browsing experience on iOS. Block Ads on Websites As a blogger myself, I am against the idea of blocking ads on websites. These are necessary for people like us to get our daily coffee....

Now, wipe the confused look from your face with the new Bing Airport Maps. Bing Airport Maps are what air travelers need, as apart from taking you from the entrance to the boarding gate, the maps include information on parking garages, ticket counter location, terminals and gates, baggage claims, currency exchange, restaurants, cafes, and more. ( do read our comprehensive guide to Bing Maps while you are at it) Bing Airport Maps covers 42 airports in the United States with more expected to be added soon....