One way to reduce miscommunication on instant messaging apps like Telegram is via polls. Polls are very handy in a group setting and can restrict the topic or response of a conversation to identified groups. Here’s how to create a Telegram poll. Using the Create Poll Feature Within a Group Within a Telegram Group chat, a feature exists to create a poll. Telegram users can access this feature on PC, Android, or iPhone....
What Are QR Codes QR code is an acronym for Quick Response code. It is a machine scannable image that contains specific details such as website links or product information that can be read by QR code readers. For starts, you can use your smartphone or a QR Code reader app to use them. An example of the use of a QR code is WhatsApp. You will have to scan a QR code to use WhatsApp on a PC or Mac using a mobile....
Up until now, members in WhatsApp groups were free to do anything. They could change the name of the group, profile picture, and even send unlimited (read spam) messages. However, that has changed completely with the new restricted group settings introduced recently. Now WhatsApp group admins have more powers and rights than before. They can limit changes to group info or even make the group one way. Meaning, only the admin can send messages....
WhatsApp lets you share a voice or video call link with your contact. It’s similar to a Zoom or Google Meet link you share for a video call. To know more, here’s how you can create a WhatsApp call link on iPhone and Android. Before You Begin This new feature to create WhatsApp call links is rolling out for iPhone and Android users. Every call will be end-to-end encrypted for privacy....
Soon when I started getting spams of horoscopes, daily fortune cookies and mystery chips for poker invite, both on my wall and associated email account, I got a bit careful. I started reading all the permissions for a particular app before allowing it, but the problem does not stop here. Their was no way I can use an app without revealing my email address or my contact information (if they ask for it that is), and soon I stopped using apps once and for all....
The dab celebration was first popularised in the US by Cam Newton, the quarterback for the Carolina Panthers in the NFL. It gained global recognition following Paul Pogba making it into his signature style after scoring. The dab celebration became increasingly popular after Paul Pogba made a record-breaking move from Juventus to Manchester United in 2016 and since then everyone has been trying to dab after putting a screamer through the net — in FIFA video game, that is....
Smart speakers have microphones that are constantly active and waiting to hear the keyword. They also record and store your queries to improve accuracy. This may bother some users since the microphone can also capture any sensitive conversations when they’re close to the speaker. A good way to tackle this is to delete Alexa voice history from Echo devices. Why Should You Delete Your Alexa Voice History How to Delete Alexa Voice History From Your Smartphone There are two ways in which you can delete Alexa voice history....
By default, both Apple and Microsoft give the least amount of storage. The case is worse in Apple’s scenario as the company uses the 5 GB storage to backup iPhone apps, Settings, and files. All these options are switched on by default. And it’s very likely that you might fill-up space quicker than you anticipated. As a new user, you might get irritated by constant iCloud storage full prompts. Besides, there are a couple of reasons to avoid using iCloud in favor of rivals....
Once you learn this trick, you can save a lot of time by either dialing the extension beforehand or saving contacts with an extension. If you’re someone who would benefit from this feature, grab your phone because we’re going to tell you how to dial an extension on your iPhone and Android. How to Call With an Extension on iPhone Directly If you have an iPhone, here’s how to call with an extension before you dial a number....
Take the Explorer view from Windows 7 and 8 for example, which was replaced by the Quick Access view in Windows 10. I strongly agree that Quick Access makes it easier to work with frequently access files and folders, but then, users have been habituated using the Explorer view when they click on the folder icon on the taskbar. You can’t expect them to forget everything and pick up something which is entirely different....
If your Android is running on the latest ICS version then you can disable these stock apps easily using the device settings. The feature of disabling the apps was introduced in ICS and was not a part of the earlier versions of Android. There could be many reasons one might want to disable the stock apps. For example, since I use Go Contacts and Go SMS as my default contact and SMS manager, I don’t require the stock applications to run in the background....
Sometimes, you may want to download your own Insta profile picture for backup or cross-posting. And there are a few handy methods you can resort to in such scenarios. Here’s how you can download Instagram profile pictures without breaking a sweat. Download Insta Profile Picture on PC You can quite easily download full-quality Insta profile pictures on PC without any app. Here’s how: Step 1. Open any Instagram account — be it your own or a friend’s....
This post will share the steps necessary to enable, disable, and manage app permissions on Android. The screenshots in this post are from a Samsung phone running Android 12. The steps involved remain nearly the same for all Android phones. How to Enable or Disable Permissions for Individual Apps When you use any app for the first time, it asks you for relevant permissions to access things like location, camera, contacts, etc....
This guide will walk you through the steps involved in enabling, disabling, and managing app permissions on Windows 11. So, without further ado, let’s get started. How Do App Permissions Work on Windows Apps on Windows require permissions to access both the hardware and software features of your PC to work. This includes permission to access your location, camera, microphone, etc. For instance, a Weather app on Windows will ask for permission to access your location data to provide relevant information....
Whether you want to take a break or avoid wasting time to boot up your computer, the Hibernate mode is a time saver. We’ll show you how to enable and use hibernate mode on Windows 11. But before we get there, let’s first understand what hibernate on Windows is and how it works. What Is Hibernate Mode on Windows 11? Hibernation is a power-conserving state in which Windows takes a snapshot of your system and saves that content to your hard drive before turning off the system....
So, when I got the OxygenOS beta build based on Android Oreo for my OnePlus 3, I was pretty excited to try the new features, especially the Autofill feature – one of the main highlights of Android O. However, imagine my frustration when I couldn’t get the famed feature to work. Yes, not every Android feature is destined to work flawlessly and a few of them need a jump start sometimes....
For many users, Facebook also works through Google search. That should give you some idea about the significance of the search. But what if it stops working? Scary, right? Many users often the issue where Google doesn’t display search results. In some cases, the search bar on the home screen doesn’t work. For others, the Google app doesn’t show search results. To save you from going through this trauma more, let’s fix the issue ASAP....
We do that anyway most of the times, but sometimes Instagram lovers use other apps too. And while they’re at it, not being notified about Instagram notifications can make anyone uncomfortable. If Instagram notifications aren’t working for you, here you will find the best ways to fix it on Android and iPhone. It’s advisable to run internet speed test to check the reliability of the internet connection on your mobile data connection and switch to Wi-Fi network to check if that helps....
Well, what I mean is the pinned app icons either disappear from the taskbar or don’t function. In some cases, the app opens but no icon appears on the taskbar. One can see the reserved space of the icon, but the actual icon isn’t visible (ghost icons). While it mostly happens with Microsoft apps such as Calculator, Edge, Photos, etc., the issue isn’t restricted to these apps only as it can happen to any app....
To be honest, I don’t like the idea of pressing the Back and Home button to navigate in between apps while working on an Android device. In the past, we have talked about an app called GMD Gesture Control for Android using which one can get iOS like gestures in tablets. But the app only worked on a rooted device and creating personalized gestures was a bit challenging for a normal user....
