So what is the “MAC address” and how can you find it? In simple terms, every electronic device which connects to a network has a unique identifier called MAC address or Physical Address. This MAC address (short for Media Access list) looks like “F8-28-19-4E-95-61”. Unlike your IP address, which changes every time you connect to the internet, the MAC address remains the same. MAC address is hardcoded in the network interface card which means it’s unique and every device has a different MAC address....

Now moving on, there is no better way to find out what can be done after you lose your smartphone other than taking advice from the loser (one who has lost his android) itself. Yes, it might sound little weird to you, but trust me one who lost his/her smartphone has more experience of what can be done than others. And I consider myself as a winner of losing smartphones as this is the second time in the year I lost my Android....

In most cases, it will just end lying in some corner of your house. And soon you will forget it. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Here are some clever uses of your old Android phone or tablet. #1 Use it as a security camera You can use quickly convert your old Android into a surveillance camera. Download IP webcam or Android from Google Play. Once you start this app, it will show you an IP address, enter it in your browser, and that’s it....

One little known iOS 14 feature is the ability to hide your iPhone’s true MAC address. This comes in handy when you connect to insecure public Wi-Fi like in a shopping mall or airport and don’t want the advertiser to track your movement and purchase pattern. Why Change MAC Address Just like an eCommerce store can track user’s online activity using trackers, cookies, and tracking pixels. Physical shopping malls that offer free WiFi, can also track your location in the store by monitoring signal strength of your phone....

So, has this privacy enlightenment changed the way browsers make money or advertisements have changed overall? Well, after putting up my points on Chrome 83, I have answers and a few points to make. Here we go Browser Wars: Privacy Is the New USP First of all, let me explain third-party trackers. Suppose I visit site A. Now, I willingly read from site A and I am okay with them using analytics on my reading behavior....

Google is one of the most popular content search platforms on the earth however it doesn’t create a single content of its own. Business and individual creates websites, all Google does is help users reach the relevant article. YouTube is no different. It doesn’t own a single video, yet if you have to watch any video, you know it’ll be on YouTube. Similarly, Facebook is one of the biggest media websites in the world....

Best Windows 11 Start Menu Tips and Tricks Microsoft hasn’t just changed the default position of the Start Menu and called it a day. The company has thoughtfully added new features such as pinned apps, recommendations, a new search menu, and more. Let’s talk about them. 1. Access All Apps from Start Menu You can view all your installed apps from the Windows 11 Start menu. Hit the Windows key, open the Start menu and go to All apps at the upper right corner....

1. Restart Devices If notes aren’t syncing between your iPhone and iPad, you must start the troubleshooting process by restarting your iPhone and iPad. Often, the sync fails because of a minor bug, which will be fixed by restarting the devices. 2. Check the Internet Connection For the notes to sync between your iPhone and iPad, both devices must be connected to a working internet connection. So take a look at your internet connection and see if it is working properly....

Also Read: How to check saved Passwords on Chrome Mobile Before we begin Do you know, Google Chrome DevTools has an inbuilt option to capture screenshots? It’s not as seamless as Right-click on-page and select capture screenshot like you have on Firefox, but it does give you some useful options. To capture the screenshot on Chrome natively, open Chrome developer tool using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + I for Windows or CMD + Option + I for macOS, press command + p or Ctrl + p, and type screenshot....

1. Check Internet Connection Internet connection is a common issue that goes unnoticed at various times. If you are having trouble with Instagram, please check your internet connection i.e, your data pack, Wi-Fi, speed, etc. Please make sure your internet is working seamlessly in order for Instagram to work effortlessly. If your internet is working fine, then let’s move on to the next solution. 2. Try Instagram Web If Instagram is not showing you messages on your mobile, you should try checking your messages on the Instagram web app....

Best Gmail Chrome Extensions 1. Checker Plus for Gmail Some of its best features include multiple account support, notifications, and Google Calendar support. You can easily check emails and even send one from the extension itself. No need to open Gmail in a new tab anymore. It has quick options for mark all emails as read, search emails and every other action that you would normally do inside Gmail. A recent update saw the support for Google Calendar....

Best Start Menu Customizations For Windows 10 1. Remove Tile Groups The first thing to do after a fresh Windows 10 install is to remove Microsoft’s “Tile Groups”. These Tile Groups are dynamic and recommend apps based on your usage. I find it slightly unwanted and annoying. To remove it, head over to the Start Menu. Hover to the right side of the Tile Group name until you see a “=” icon....

How to Use Google Lens Like a Pro Let’s start with something small but meaningful. But before moving on, download Google Lens for Android and iOS. 1. Scan Barcodes and QR Codes These days, native camera apps from iPhone and Samsung have barcode scanners built-in. But that’s not the case with all Android phones. Instead of downloading some QR scanner app, you can use Google Lens app to quickly scan any barcode or QR Code....

Pretty much every Chromebook launched after 2017, supports Google Play Store right out of the box. However, if you bought your Chromebook before 2017, you can check if your Chromebooks support Android apps from this link. With that out of the way, o, let’s check out some of the must-have Android apps on your Chromebook. 20+ Best Android Apps For Chromebook 1. AutoStart AutoStart doesn’t have the best UI in this list but it does the most important task....

How to Add Zoom Meeting to Google Calendar Let’s get started with easy to set-up Chrome extension and work our way up from there towards add-ons and other solutions. Note that since there is no direct way to integrate Zoom with Google Calendar, we will need help of third-party solution to act as a bridge. But these are free to use. 1. Using Zoom Scheduler Extension on Chrome Zoom Scheduler extension will allow Zoom users to schedule meetings from Google Calendar directly....

How to Block People on Tinder There are 3 ways to block someone on Tinder. Let’s start with Tinder’s brand new block feature. This feature allows you to block users in your phone’s contact list. Let’s see how it’s done. 1. Block Contacts on Tinder Since this one is a comparatively new feature, you’ll see a prompt if you’re installing Tinder for the first time. If somehow you didn’t notice this option, here’s how you can access it anytime within the app....

Install Apps on the Samsung Galaxy Watch Let me start with the obvious. You can install apps directly on your Watch with the help of the Google Play Store app. 1. Install Apps From Google Play Store on Galaxy Watch On the home page of the Watch, scroll up to open the app drawer. Here you should find the Play Store app, tap on it to open it. Upon opening, Play Store already recommends you some featured apps, trending apps, and apps that are recommended for you....

But why does it matter and which one is better or superior and under which circumstances? These are all important questions and today, we will answer all of them. In fact, we will explain the difference and similarities between 32-bit and 64-bit versions and where and how it matters to you, the end-user. Let’s begin. Also Read: Best Windows Registry Hacks in 2020 To Make Windows Better Difference Between 32-Bit and 64-Bit There are two types of processors....

You can use these apps to record quirky dance moves, cool stunts, weird expressions, pranks, and just about anything else. Creativity is key here and if you are out of ideas, go watch something on YouTube for inspiration. Timing is of the essence here, so play around with these apps a little before you go for the kill. Read: How to Make Stop Motion Video on Android and iOS – A Step by Step Guide...

Pollution is a major concern since it affects your health directly. Whilst you cannot do anything about the air on the outside, you can, however, clean the air in your room using an Air purifier. But air purifiers are a new thing in India so it is difficult to decide what one to buy. Before you ask, yes, Air Purifiers are effective. And after a lot of research, we settled for the Mi Air 2s and Philips AC2887 at our TechWiser office....