1. Modify Wi-Fi Preferences When your Android phone comes within range of a saved Wi-Fi network, it might connect to it without prompting. It does this by default. However, if you don’t want that to happen, you can tweak the Wi-Fi preferences on your phone by following the steps below. Open the Settings app on your phone and navigate to Connections. Then, tap on Wi-Fi. Tap the kebab menu (three-dot icon) in the top right corner and select Intelligent Wi-Fi....

Fix Instagram Direct Message Video Not Playing If videos are not playing in Instagram DM, it can break the conversation flow. Before you ask the recipient to move to another IM (instant messaging) platform, use the tricks below and troubleshoot the issue. 1. The Video Belongs to a Private Instagram Account Did someone share an Instagram video from a private account? If yes and you are not following that private account, you can’t see the sent video content in DMs....

Magic Lantern comes free and runs from the SD card, providing some much needed additional features. For example, if you wish to shoot time-lapse videos then you’ll need to buy an intervalometer separately. But Magic Lantern lets you shoot it natively. Similarly, it helps with manual focussing, overexposure etc. Read: 5 Best Time Lapse Apps for Android The best part about magic lantern though is that it doesn’t override the Stock firmware....

So, do you often miss deals like that? Earlier, before buying a paid app, I used to add them to my Google Play wishlist. And then regularly check the list, to see if any of those apps are on sale. But, there is a better way of doing that. There are communities/Apps that keeps a log of all the cool apps that on sale. I buy most of my paid apps through them....

You don’t have to struggle with trying to get RAR or ZIP files ready on your computer when you have a great program that lets you create those files while also unpacking files you might find. Besides, there is no real reason why Mac users should not be able to get their files packed into RAR or ZIP files. Read: How to reduce PDF size without losing quality WinRAR Alternatives For Mac 1....

While it’s easier to get started with Zoom, a lot of features are hidden options in advanced menus like auto disabling your mic, recording a zoom meeting, touching up your appearance, virtual video background and much more. So, here are some Zoom video app tips and tricks to make most out of it. Zoom Tips And Tricks 1. Touch up my appearance Similar to ‘Beauty Face Mode’ on most smartphone cameras, Zooom offers “Touch up my appearance” filter which smoothens out the skin, removes the marks and blemishes....

1. It’s Faster If you have used both services, you will notice Bing Chat is faster compared to ChatGPT. More than that, ChatGPT sometimes freezes and even fails to produce an answer, whereas Bing Chat returns with an answer every time within seconds. Once both services begin to generate an answer, Bing Chat generates the complete answer marginally faster than ChatGPT. While we are not sure if this increased speed is because of GPT-4 model that Bing uses or because of Microsoft’s established Cloud infrastructure, we sure enjoy the faster output....

Let’s begin. 1. Revamped iPhone Lock Screen: Better Than Android iOS 16 is here and how? The iPhone lock screen can now be customized using styles to change color and depth effects, filters and backgrounds, and time fonts. Then there are widgets that you can now add to the lock screen on iOS 16 to access all sorts of data like live sports scores, live weather with matching animations, and track Uber rides, for example....

Read: 20 Best Android Puzzle Games Best Games For Note 9 1. Bubble Shooter Bubble shooter a modern version of the good old Brick Breaker found on Gameboy. Once you open the app, the game has a cannon at the bottom with a limited number of colorful bubbles. All you have to do is aim and shoot at the same color bubble on the other end to break the structure with every stage bringing you a secondary target to achieve....

1. Try Pixel’s Self-Help Portal Google offers a web portal to fix battery or performance issues on Pixel phones. Open the portal and follow the on-screen instructions to fix the issue. 2. Restart Similar to troubleshooting other devices or apps, start by restarting your Google Pixel 6 phone. For that, press and hold the Power button until you see the menu. If simply tapping the Power button doesn’t work, press the Power and Volume up buttons together....

Create or Save Playlists on YouTube Music Let’s start with creating a playlist from the scratch. While I will be using YouTube Music Android app, you can follow the same steps on iOS too. There may be some minor UI changes but other than that, nothing major. 1. Creating a Playlist from Library Let’s begin with the Create a new Playlist option which is located in the Library section where you will also find all the created playlists....

Contrary to popular belief, chat apps that don’t ask for your number are not just for criminals or shady people, they are useful for many different situations where your privacy is important. You can use it to hook up safely, discuss matters that are controversial, buy and sell items on Craigslist, and so on. A while ago, I shared 10 anonymous chat apps, when you want to talk to random strangers....

Why Use Dash Cams in Trucks and Semi-Trucks Dashcams can act as reliable witnesses while on the road by continuously capturing everything as it unfolds. Aside from providing the video evidence, dash cams offer other perks such as GPS capability, lane change assist, parking facilities, and other safety features. With dash cams, fleet managers can monitor driver behavior, track speeds, view live location, and other crucial information with ease. 1. WheelWitness HD PRO Video Resolution: 2K | Field Of View: 170° | Storage: Upto 32GB WheelWitness HD Pro makes for a great dash cam for truckers....

Free VPN Apps for Android TV Browsing 1. Hide.me VPN Hide.me is a VPN service that provides you free VPN with a few limitations. Instead of limiting your bandwidth, HideMe provides you with 10 GB/mo. You get to choose from 5 different server locations. The only caveat in the free variant is that it doesn’t unlock geo-restricted streaming content, which is the case with most free VPN services. Hide.me provides you with a 1-day free trial for the premium plan....

Read: 7 Best Audio Editor for Android (2018) Open Source Audio Editors 1. Audacity Audacity is one of the best in terms of features, accessibility, and plugins. I use Audacity from time to time for some minor tasks like converting M4A format to MP3, Splitting MP3 files, removing noise from old audio files, etc. The user interface is traditional and looks a bit dated but it is very user friendly and gets the job done without any hiccups....

Play Google Dinosaur Game on Android and iPhone 1. Play Dino Game Using Regular Method In case you didn’t know, the Dino run game works in the same way on your phone as on your PC. That is, when you have no internet on your phone, open any page in Chrome, and you will be greeted by the Dino game. Tap on the screen to jump over the obstacles. 2. Using Chrome Link If you want to play the Dino game without turning off your internet connection or enabling airplane mode on your phone, simply open the chrome://dino link in the Chrome browser....

Read: How to Disable Windows Firewall With Command Line Best Windows Task Manager Alternatives 1. System Explorer System Explorer is one of the most powerful and lightweight task manager alternatives for Windows. What makes System Explorer special is that it gives you detailed information about all the running processes and services. Additionally, using the quick toggles provided on the top navigation bar, you can see specific processes or services related to the Windows system and users....

What’s more? Using the right LED light notification apps, you can customize it to your liking. You can assign different colors to different apps. That way, you will know whether you have received a missed call, a text message, WhatsApp, or something else. You don’t even have to touch your phone or wake it up. Just glance at the light and you know whether you should go for it or not....

1. Edit Text in Clipboard Whenever you copy a text or image in Android 13, you will see a bubble at the bottom-left corner. Tap on the bubble to open the Android 13’s clipboard editor. The copied text will show up. Now, you can add or remove the text as per your need. When the final text is ready, tap on the Done button at the top to copy the new content to your clipboard....

1. Split-Screen Mode Split-screen is one of the best features of Android, but the screen size of most phones is small. Also, the process of opening a split screen is long and finicky. Both the problems are solved with the Galaxy Fold. There are actually many ways to open the split screen on the Fold. You can do it the normal way from the recent apps panel. Just tap on the app icon and then tap on the Open in Split-screen view option....