Ajaay Srinivasan - Page 7

Ajaay's love affair with technology started young, with the Nokia N-Gage piquing his interest. Since 2016, he's channeled his passion for tech into crafting explainers and guides on iOS, macOS, Android, social media, privacy & cybersecurity, and AI. When it's time to unplug, Ajaay enjoys playing EAFC, unwinding to music on a pair of open-backs, building his dream audiophile gear, or watching Arsenal struggle to keep a clean sheet.

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What Is Stolen Device Protection on iPhone and How to Enable It

1 year ago

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Apple released a security feature - Stolen Device Protection with the iOS 17.3 update. When enabled, your iPhone will require Face ID recognition along with the device passcode to view or make sensitive changes if you're in an unfamiliar location. The feature can also be configured (in iOS 17.4 or later) to implement a security delay at all times, even if you are at a trusted location.

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How to Hide Apps on iPhone

1 year ago

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Apple offers a native way to hide apps on an iPhone. From the home screen, just long-press the app you wish to hide and choose Require Face ID. Now, tap on Hide and Require Face ID to hide the app on your iPhone. Your app will be moved to the Hidden folder in the App Library. In case you're running iOS 17 or older version, read on to learn about some clever tricks to keep your private apps under wraps.

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10 Best Discord Alternatives You Can Try in 2025

1 year ago

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Discord is the go-to platform for gamers and professionals alike as it offers one-on-one and group messaging features as well as collaborative tools. But, if you think it's not suited for your needs, then you can switch to an alternative that works for you. Some of the best Discord alternatives include Slack, Microsoft Teams, Guilded, Element, and Rocket.Chat.

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How to Reset Your iPhone

2 years ago

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If you're switching to another phone, and you're giving away your current iPhone in the process, you must factory reset it to completely erase any trace of your personal data from this device. iOS offers an easy way to factory reset an iPhone. All you need to do is head over to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Erase All Content and Settings > Continue and tap on Erase iPhone.

All the Secret Netflix Codes and How to Use Them

6 years ago

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Beyond familiar genres like Action and Drama, Netflix holds a secret vault of even more specific selections. These hidden categories help you discover movies and shows tailored to your exact interests. To access these categories, you'll need to enter unique codes that help refine your searches. Netflix codes currently only work on the web browser version.