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10 Best Secure Messaging Apps You Should Check Out in 2025
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We live in an age of internet surveillance and data logging, where companies try to squeeze out every bit of our personal information as they can. However, if you want to keep things private, some messaging apps offer end-to-end encryption and other ways. Therefore, you should be using messaging platforms that respect your privacy and some of them are Telegram, Signal, Element, Dust, Session, and more
How to Change Password on Chromebook
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ChromeOS gives you the choice of using a password or PIN. Chromebooks traditionally relied on Google account password, but that has changed as they now have their own PIN/password. If you forgot your Chromebook password or want to change it because it's become stale, you can change it using by reseting your Google Account password on another device, or using the Google Account password to change ChromeOS' password or PIN.
How to Restart a Chromebook
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You don't need to restart a Chromebook frequently, but if you're facing issues such as the Chromebook slowing down, there are three simple ways to restart a Chromebook. You can use the Quick Settings panel and the power menu to restart it. Or you can press the power button for slightly more than a second and press shut down, then press the power button again. Lastly, you can enter Chrome://restart in Chrome URL to soft restart Chrome.
How to Rotate Screen on Chromebook
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If you have a multi-monitor setup connected to your Chromebook with one of the monitors set up vertically, you might want to rotate the screen. Besides, you might also want to rotate the screen if you have a convertible and want to use your Chromebook as a tablet. These are just a few use cases as to why you would need to use screen rotation on Chromebooks. There are three ways to rotate your Chromebook screen — using a keyboard shortcut, using auto-rotate if your Chromebook is a convertible, or doing it manually via ChromeOS settings.
How to Use Emojis on a Chromebook
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ChromeOS has a neat trick to let users add emojis to text. The OS has a built-in popup that not only lets you add a variety of emojis but also GIFs, Symbols, Characters, and Kaomoji. The built-in emoji popup in ChromeOS can be accessed using the Launcher + Shift + Space shortcut.
How to Split Screen on Chromebook
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From a basic always-connected operating system capable of running the internet, to a fully blown OS capable of multitasking, ChromeOS has come a long way. Speaking of multitasking, there's also a Partial Split feature that works similarly to Snap Layouts on Windows 11. And there are other ways to multitask as well, so we've combined a list of all the ways to use split screen on a Chromebook. The methods include using the usual drag and drop method, using snap layouts in the maximize button, using keyboard shortcuts, and using the tablet mode.
How to Right-Click on Your Chromebook
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ChromeOS is similar to Windows in many ways like taking a screenshot but it's also quite similar in the process of right-clicking. There are three ways to right-click on a Chromebook — Using two-finger tap, tapping while pressign the Alt key, and using a dedicated Mouse, either Wireless or Wired.
How to Record Screen on Your Chromebook
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Google's built-in screenshot utility comes with screen recording capabilities. Not only that, but it also comes with a standalone app to make presenting easier. Use can use the utility, select the type of screen, and start recording. Or you can also use the Screencast utility to start recording and annotating while displaying your face with ease. If you don't want to record your audio, you could use extensions like Screenshot and Screen Recorder to easily record just the tab's sound.
How to Take a Screenshot on a Chromebook
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If you recently bought a Chromebook and want to take a screenshot, there are many ways to go about it. Like Windows, ChromeOS comes with a built-in screenshot tool that can both take screenshots and even record your screen. You can take screenshots using keyboard shortcuts on both built-in and external keyboard. Besides, you can manually go to Quick Settings and select Screen Capture to take screenshot. Lastly, you can also take screenshots in tablet mode by pressing the Volume down + Power buttons.
How to Open the Task Manager in Windows 11
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Task Manager can help you lower the program priority, allows you to choose the startup programs, find offensive processes that are raking high disk usage, and more. While the utility is extremely easy to access, there are multiple ways to do so. There are eight ways to quickly launch the Task Manager, including searching for it using the Start menu. You can create a shortcut, use a designated keyboard shortcut, Run a utility, or use the Windows Taskbar to launch it quickly.
How to Enable Auto Clicker on a Chromebook
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Automatic click is one of the most popular accessibility features in Chromebooks. As the name suggests, it automatically clicks on a button, menu, toggle, or basically any actionable UI element. You only need to drag and place your cursor over the button. The feature is helpful for users diagnosed with motor impairments. It's not like auto-clickers found on Windows which can repeat clicks forever, regardless of whether you're moving the cursor or not. Although, there is a Chrome extension that lets you do the same on a Chromebook.
5 Best App Lockers You Can Check Out on Android
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In the day and age of apps that violate your privacy, choosing the right app locker for Android is extremely important. Most of the "app lockers" on the Play Store require unnecessary permissions and share your Device ID and personal information with third parties. The app lockers on this list refrain from doing that. They're Amarok, Norton App Lock, App Lock by Smart Mobile, Private Space, and Android's built-in app lock.
How to Enable Secure Boot on Windows 11
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One of the prerequisites needed to install Windows 11 is Secure Booth, besides TPM 2.0. Besides, Secure Boot also helps protect your computer from unauthorized software and drivers from loading during startup. There's only one way to enable Secure Boot on your PC, and that's by going to the BIOS options. Different manufacturers have different pre-assigned keys to open BIOS. We've got you covered there and all you need to do is head over to the Secure Boot options and change it from Disabled to Enabled.
Where Do Screenshots Go on Windows?
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If you're using the Windows + Print Screen shortcut, the screenshots are saved in Pictures > Screenshots folder. You can access the screenshots folder using the File Explorer and going to the directory C:\Users\<Username>\Pictures\Screenshots. There are multiple ways to take screenshots on Windows 11, and each method saves the screenshot a bit differently. The default method via Snipping Tool saves it in screenshots, but you can change this quite easily by going to app settings.
How to Hide Taskbar on Windows 11
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One of the underrated taskbar customizations is automatically hiding the taskbar, which can be done on both Windows 11 and Windows 10. If you feel the Taskbar is taking up too much space, you can either resize it or hide the Taskbar when you're not using it. You can hide the taskbar by going to Settings > Personalization > Taskbar > Taskbar Behaviors > Automatically Hide the Taskbar.
What is Tiny10 (Lightweight Windows 10) and How to Install It
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There's no denying the fact that Windows is one of the most poorly optimized operating systems for PCs with lower system resources. It's requires a lot of drive space, RAM, and still doesn't run quite well with recommended hardware specifications. And that's where Tiny10 comes in. It's a stripped-down version of Windows 10 that eliminates a lot of default system processes and bloatware to give you a smoother and cleaner user experience. Installing and using it is pretty easy and we'll show you how to do that.
Forgot Your Windows 11 Password? Here’s How to Reset It
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There are two ways to reset the password of your Windows 11 PC. If you set up Windows with a local account, you can essentially use Windows' troubleshooting menu and recovery image window to rename the accessibility menu to Command Prompt and change the password. Otherwise, if you set up Windows with a Microsoft account, you can go to the account recovery website using another computer and reset your password.
How to Turn On Bluetooth on Windows 11
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If you're new to Windows 11 and cannot find a way to turn on Bluetooth, there are multiple ways to do so. Starting with the Action Center tiles, where you can click the Bluetooth tile to turn it on. Besides, you can go to Settings > Bluetooth & devices and turn on the Bluetooth toggle. Lastly, you can go to Control Panel or Device manager to enable the Bluetooth adapter to start using the Bluetooth service.
How to Factory Reset a Windows 11 PC
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Windows is notorious for problems and sometimes the only way to fix them is by resetting Windows. There are a few ways to reset your Windows PC and the right way depends on whether your PC is currently in a functional state or won't boot at all. You can reset from Settings, Recovery, or using a Windows installation media.
How to Enable or Disable Microsoft Defender in Windows 11
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Windows Security is good to have and we don't recommend disabling it if everything on your PC works well. But sometimes Windows users aren't left with any choice but to eliminate programs that take up system resources and make their PC painfully slow. Windows Defender on Windows 11 can be disabled using three ways — Using Group Policy, Windows 11 Settings, and Registry.
How to Find Your Windows 11 Product Key
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It's important to find and keep the Windows product key to avail the free Windows 11 upgrade. Thankfully, there are many ways to find your Windows 11 product key, seven to be exact. You can find your Windows product key using a command in PowerShell, using an open source app called ShowKeyPlus, a VBS script, Registry Editor, by contacting your administrator, or if you're just a consumer, Microsoft.
Windows 11 Home vs Pro: Which One is Right for You?
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There are quite a few differences between Windows 11 Home and Pro, starting with features such as Hyper-V, Kiosk Mode, Windows Sandbox, CPU core and RAM limit, Remote Desktop Connection, and more which are unavailable on Home. This makes Windows 11 Pro suitable for enterprises. Some of these features can be enabled in Windows 11 Home through workarounds, therefore the decision to choose between the two depends on whether you need Hyper-V, BitLocker, Remote Desktop, and more RAM, CPU resources.
How to Install Google Play Store on Windows 11
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Microsoft's Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) was launched a long time ago, and while it's a great addition to Windows 11, one of its major flaws is the lack of Google Play Store and Services. However, there are a couple of tools that allow you to install Google Play Store and Services on Windows 11. You can either download a pre-built WSA image with the Play Store included, or patch the WSA image with Play Store locally on your PC.
10 Best Burner Phone Number Apps (Free and Paid)
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Burner phone or secondary number can help you sign up for various services without jeopardizing your privacy. They can come in handy in creating Craigslist, dating, or other profiles in which you want your personal number to be private. Some of the best burner phone apps are Burner, Google Voice, MightyCall, and Grasshopper.
How to Take Screenshots on Windows 11 (6 Ways)
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Windows 11 comes with a built-in screenshot tool called Snipping Tool, but it might be too barebones for some users. There are a lot of third-party screenshot tools for Windows 11 and almost all of them are very feature-rich and completely free to use. Some of them are ShareX, Greenshot, and Flameshot.
Windows 11 System Requirements: What You Need to Know
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Microsoft had added many conditions under the hood, mostly pertaining to hardware requirements. When it felt like Windows 11 could run on any PC, requirements such as TPM ruined the dreams of millions of old Windows laptop/PC owners. Some essential requirements include a 1 GHz or above processor, minimum of 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage, TPM 2.0, and Secure Boot support.
10 Best Free Email Providers Online
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There are many good free email providers out in the wild that you could use as your main email service or as a backup. Some of them include Yahoo Mail, Zoho Mail, Tuta, Outlook, and Proton. Yahoo offers lots of storage, while Zoho and Outlook are made for businesses. Tuta and Proton Mail offer the best security for individuals.
12 Best Free GeoGuessr Alternatives in 2025
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Geoguessr started off as a free tool but has become more and more inclined to a pay-to-play mechanic, offering only 5 minutes of free gameplay every 15 minutes. Hence, we have listed some of the best free alternatives to GeoGuessr. Some of them are completely free like Geohub and City Guesser, with the latter also bringing a video-based gameplay to the table.
10 Best WhatsApp Alternatives You Must Try in 2025
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WhatsApp can be too overwhelming nowadays which is many are looking to switch from the platform. If you are in the market for WhatsApp alternatives, you can try out apps like Telegram, Viber, Line and even social media apps like Discord and Snapchat. Privacy oriented users go opt for Signal or Session as their primary messaging apps.
How to Disable Windows Defender Antivirus on Windows 10
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There are two ways to go about disabling Windows Defender / Windows Security on Windows 10 — Using Registry Hacks or Editing the Group Policy. There are other methods too but the aforementioned methods work best in completely disabling Windows Defender on Windows 10.
How to Install iTunes or Apple Music on Chromebook
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ChromeOS is a Google product, and that creates incompatibility between two distinct ecosystems. If you want to install iTunes on your Chromebook, you can do so via Linux and Wine. It's worth noting that installing iTunes is mostly a waste of your Chromebook's storage because you won't be able to use it much. For example, installing iTunes via Linux is possible, but you still won't be able to connect your iPhone because of the lack of USB drivers. Besides, iTunes has been discontinued, so if you're looking to listen to music, you might want to try Apple Music instead.
How to Turn On Developer Mode on ChromeOS
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Enabling Developer Mode on ChromeOS is pretty easy but it also has its shortcomings. The reason why you may want to enable Developer Mode on a Chromebook is to interact deeply with Crosh, install Android APKs, and for some serious app development. Developer Mode on ChromeOS can be enabled using the esc + Refresh keys and pressing the power button to boot into Recovery and following the on-screen instructions.
50 Chromebook Shortcuts: Use ChromeOS Like a Pro
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Chromebooks are considered fast machines but there's always room to speed up things, and that's where Chromebook shortcuts come in. There are all sorts of Chromebook shortcuts, including essential, browser, text editing, and system shortcuts. We've categorized each of them in this guide.
How to Mirror Your Android Display to PC
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Scrcpy is a free and open-source tool that can help mirror your Android screen to PC, among other things. The tool can be used on Windows, Mac, and Linux, and can mirror your Android display both wired and wirelessly.
5 Ways to Take a Screenshot on Windows
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The popular way to take a screenshot on Windows is by using keyboard shortcuts. You can simply press the Windows + Print Screen shortcut to capture a screenshot. Besides that, you can use built-in apps like Snipping Tool, and third-party tools like ShareX for more advanced features.
10 Best Android Launchers You Must Check Out in 2025
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Android launchers come in lots of shapes and sizes to suit everyone's palette. From vertical launchers like Niagara to the old and trusted Nova launcher and a few new youth in the block, you'd be hard-pressed to find a list as comprehensive as this one anywhere else. Some of the best Android launchers are Smart Launcher 6, Niagara Launcher, Hyperion Launcher, and Nova Launcher, among others.
How to Stop Windows 10 Updates from Installing Automatically
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Windows updates could be a pain but there are lots of ways to disable them or halt them temporarily. Some of these methods include using the Group Policy Editor, Windows Services, and the Registry Editor. You can also set your network as a metered connection to fool Windows into believing you have limited internet resources.