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NYT Strands Hints and Answers for March 30, 2024
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The March 30 NYT Strands did not present any challenge whatsoever, and that's good. I had a horrible time trying to decode last day's puzzle. So, I welcomed today's game with open arms. As always, you will find all the hints and answers to today's game right here. So, if you are ready to go through them, read on!

How to Screen Record on Android
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Android, no matter which skin it features, comes with an in-built screen recorder. All you have to do is swipe down from your home screen to enter the Quick Settings panel and tap on the screen recorder icon to start recording. Some devices allow you to tweak the recording settings but devices like the Pixel series do not. In such cases, you can use the XRecorder app to record your device's screen or a tool call Scrcpy.

NYT Strands Hints and Answers for March 29, 2024
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The March 29 NYT Strands had me beat, and I definitely had a hard time solving it. Well, with today's game, I'm back to using hints again. Hopefully, the next game won't call for it. Anyway, you will find all the hints and answers for today's Strands right here.

NYT Strands Hints and Answers for March 28, 2024
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If you are looking for the hints and answers for the March 28 NYT Strands, you are in the right place. Alongside that, I have also penned down a bit of my experience playing the game. You will find it all right here. However, spoilers ahead, so proceed only if you are ready!

How to Number Pages in Google Docs
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Numbering pages on Google Docs is a neat little trick that undoubtedly makes your document a lot more presentable. To add pages on Google Docs website, open a document, go to Insert tab > Page numbers and choose from available options. On the Google Docs app, open the document > double-tap anywhere > + icon > Page number.

NYT Strands Hints and Answers for March 27, 2024
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The March 27 NYT Strands is here, and not a whole lot is going right with it. You may find yourself in a very tight spot with today's puzzle. I certainly did, but made it through, and here are the hints, answers and my painful experience for it all.

NYT Strands Hints and Answers for March 26, 2024
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The March 26 NYT Strands was definitely one of the more exciting puzzles I have come across so far. It was more interesting due to the theme of the puzzle today. Was right up my alley, and hence, didn't take me long to pen down the hints and answers for you. You will find it all right here. So, if you are all set to go through them all, proceed!

NYT Strands Hints and Answers for March 24, 2024
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Today's Strands has been pretty rewarding, for it was not as direct as the last game. As always, I got to solving it as soon as I could, as well as jotted down the hints and answers for it. And again, there's also a bit of my storytelling/whining in there, as you may want to call it. You will find it all here.

NYT Strands Hints and Answers for March 23, 2024
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The March 23 NYT Strands game is here, and I have solved it for you. From the hints and answers to a sprinkle of some fun, you can read through it all right here.

NYT Strands Hints and Answers for March 22, 2024
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The March 22 NYT Strands game was probably the most fun I have had so far, thanks to a couple of amazing co-workers-turned-friends. I have penned down all about it right here, alongside the hints and answers for today's Strands.

NYT Strands Hints and Answers for March 21, 2024
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The March 21 NYT Strands is here, and I'm back again with my daily solve. I had the most fun today, for it brought a much-needed sense of satisfaction, after last day's traumatizing solve. Anyway, as always, I have clubbed the hints and answers for you right here. If you're ready to go through them, take a look!

NYT Strands Hints and Answers for March 20, 2024
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The March 20 puzzle for NYT Strands is here, and I have never been this disappointed with myself at this puzzle. It was not until the very end that I could finally wrap my head around it. That too, thanks to the much needed help of a coworker and friend.

NYT Strands Hints and Answers for March 19, 2024
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I'm finally done with the Strands game for March 19, 2024. Although easy, I ended up needing a hint to get through it, yet again. I won't say anything here and ruin it for you. But yes, if you are alright with uncovering the hints and answers for today's game, you'll find everything right here. Oh yes, you will also, as always, see me blabbering my side of the experience as I solve the puzzle.

NYT Strands Hints and Answers for March 18, 2024
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Today's NTY Strands was deceptively straightforward. Me being me, I thought too hard and ended up using more hints than I should have. Still, the game was pretty fun and after the last few games being too easy, I liked the slight increase in challenge that this one brought. I have solved it all for you. So, if you are looking for the hints and answers to March 18's Strands, take a look here.

You Can Now Get an iPhone and Galaxy S24 That Are Inspired by Vision Pro and Tesla Cybertruck
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Dubai-based luxury phone designer brand called Caviar has now come up with a new Future collection, including the iPhone 15 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. The iPhone 15 Pro Max has four different designs, of which an Apple Vision Pro-inspired design stands out the most. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S24 Ultra has one Tesla Cybertruck-inspired design. While the iPhone 15 Pro Max Vision Pro edition starts at $8,060, the Galaxy S24 Ultra Cybertruck edition costs more, starting at $8,770.

NYT Strands Hints and Answers for March 17, 2024
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NYT Strands has refreshed to bring yet another surprising puzzle to solve for March 17, 2024. The puzzle seemed deceptively easy at first and definitely had me. But, oh well, wasn't that simple. Not that hard either, and after my last day's solve, this would surely be my second fastest game. Check all that I went through, alongside the hints and answers for today's Strands right here.

NYT Strands Hints and Answers for March 16, 2024
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NYT Strands has refreshed for March 16, 2024, and we get to see a rather easy puzzle to solve. This was also my fastest solve till date, and I had to use just one hint midway through the puzzle. Apart from that slight twist in the middle, the rest of the puzzle was right out there to spot. You will find all the hints, answers and more here.

There’s a ‘Nothing-inspired’ Dialer App in Town; Check it Out
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Two indie developers have come up with a Nothing-inspired dialer app that is now available for Android users to download on the Google Play Store. The app has Nothing's classic dot-matrix font style going, with a tinge of red here and there. You also get to see a Quick Notes feature that allows you to take notes when on a call. In addition, you can also record calls discreetly within the app. The makers of the app are also working on introducing other Nothing-inspired apps.

How to Check Word Count on Google Docs
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Google Docs has an integrated word counter that you can make use of. Moreover, you can access it from both your web browser or the mobile app for Android and iPhone. When on the web browser, simply open the document on Google Docs and hit the Ctrl+Shift+C key to summon the word count panel. On the phone, head over to the 3-dots icon and select Word count from the available options.

NYT Strands Hints and Answers for March 15, 2024
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NYT Strands for March 15 had me scratching my head a bit as I tried thinking about potential Spangram, while it was sitting right there in front of me, as always. Had a fun time though, and I can say for sure that last day's solve was easier with me using only 2 hints. This time, however, I had to use 3 and I although feel super dumb right now, let me take you through the hints and answers for today's Strands.

Google I/O 2024 Date Confirmed; Set for May 14
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Earlier today, Google rolled out its famed yearly puzzle to tease its I/O 2024 event. Within around 4 hours of the puzzle being out, it was cracked by the community and we got to know that the much-anticipated event has been scheduled for May 14, 2024. From the Pixel 8a to the Pixel Fold 2 and more on Android 15, there's a whole lot that is expected to be announced at the event.

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra Launched with a Familiar Design: Specs, Price and More
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The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra has gone official as the brand's latest flagship. With this Ultra variant, we see the brand drop its compact-phone strategy for now. However, a more compact variant may soon be available. The Zenfone 11 Ultra comes with a design and specs similar to the ROG Phone 8 Pro. For starters, the 6.78-inch LTPO flexible AMOLED display comes with 120Hz refresh rate. It does carry the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC inside. You also get to see it retain the 3.5mm headphone jack. As for the pricing, it starts from 999 euros (roughly $1,099) for the 12GB + 256GB base variant.

Microsoft Copilot Makes GPT-4 Turbo Free for Everyone to Use
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Microosoft Copilot's free tier, which previously used the regular GPT-4, has now been upgraded to GPT-4 Turbo at no extra cost. To use it, simply access Microsoft Copilot on your desktop or via the mobile app and set the conversation style to either Creative or Precise. That will instantly allow GPT-4 Turbo to kick in and take care of your queries on Copilot for free.

NYT Strands Hints and Answers for March 14, 2024
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The NYT Strands game of March 14, 2024, was pretty easy and hands down, my fastest time. However, that's if you are one of those who are familiar with today's "Get animated" theme. If not, it may not be the best time for you. So, in case you need some of those hints to make it through, I have those in here. You can also check out all the answers if you want to, right in this article. I have provided all the details.

How to Play NYT Strands (With Tips & Tricks)
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After torturing us with Wordle and Connections, NYT is back yet again with Strands, a word searching adventure. NYT Strands gives you a scrambled grid of letters along with a daily theme hint. The aim of the game is to get all the letters along with the special word called the Spangram that spans across the board. Along your journey you can use the Hint bar by finding three unrelated words first. To make it even easier, you can use some of the best tips like being consistent, using the entire grid and well, not overthinking it.

We Are Using This App to ‘Step Up’ Our Fitness Game; You Should Too
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For the past few months, everyone in Team Beebom has taken the decision to stop being a lazy couched potato to being active and walking to keep ourselves fit. For that, we kicked off the step up challenge earlier in December 2023, and we have been having a fun time challenging each other to walk the most steps.

Nothing launched its mid-range Nothing Phone 2a earlier this month, and I finally decided to try out the signature Glyph interface. While the Glyph lights on the back were good and all with its music composer, timers, and more, the feature that took the cake for me was the Essential alert feature for notification alerts.

How to Delete a Gmail Account Permanently
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If your Gmail account is filled with spam and junk, or there's an account that you don't even use anymore, getting rid of it is probably a good idea. However, there are two ways to go about it, and you can either delete just your Gmail service or your entire Google account altogether. We'd recommend going with the former if the Gmail service is bothering you specifically.

How to Download Your Google Data Using Takeout (Easy Guide)
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Google Takeout allows you to download your account data and make a copy of it alongside the cloud backup that already backs up your data. Making a physical copy of your data this way makes you store it to your computer for additional retrievability. To use the Google Takeout too, head over to the Takeout page and follow the on-screen instructions and manage the settings to finally create an export which will allow you to download the data easily.

Nothing Phone 2a vs POCO X6 Pro: Who Wins This Mid-range Duel?
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While the Nothing Phone 2a has its obvious benefits of a clean software experience, practical design, and camera quality, the POCO X6 Pro does not lag behind. In fact, it takes a big leap forward in the performance department where it delivers flagship level results on a mid-range budget. In addition, the POCO X6 Pro also comes with a charger and a quality case right in the box, while the Nothing Phone 2a doesn't. So, by the end, you will figure out which phones takes the lead in this comparison.

How to Turn off Audio and Video Calling on X (Twitter)
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X offers the ability to make audio or video calls to anyone for free. Since this feature is turned on by default, it can be a privacy concern for many users. Fortunately, you can turn off the audio and video call feature by heading over to your X inbox > cogwheel icon and turning off the Enable audio and video calling toggle.

The Files by Google App Now Lets You Scan Documents; Here’s How
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The Files by Google app on Android is now getting the ability to scan documents. To use it, open the app -> tap on the floating scan button -> point your phone at the document you want to scan -> once it automatically scans, tap one. This feature gives you additional options like crop & rotate, filter and clean. Also, note that the documents are automatically saved in the PDF format.

Android App Support on Windows 11 Comes to End After This Date
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In a surprise move, Microsoft has declared that it is ending support for Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA). The feature was first introduced with Windows 11 and allowed users to run Android apps via the Amazon Appstore without taking to third-party emulators. Microsoft is now doing away with it and won't allow users to download new Android apps via Amazon Appstore, starting March 5, 2025. Moreover, from March 6, 2024, users will not be able to search for any new apps on the Appstore. Those that already have Amazon Appstore apps will be able to use it till the support cutoff date.

Recently, Elon Musk filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming that the company has swerved off track from its original mission. Instead of sticking to its original mission of being a non-profit and making AI systems for human welfare, OpenAI is allegedly working towards making Microsoft more profitable. Dismissing these claims, OpenAI has now unveiled some sensitive emails between the company and Elon Musk to counter Musk's allegations. The emails paint Musk in a different light, suggesting that he wanted complete control over OpenAI, with the company using Tesla as its major source of funding.

Nothing Phone (2a) vs Moto Edge 40 Neo: The Better Stock Android Phone?
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The Nothing Phone 2a is finally here with the near-stock Android Nothing OS 2.5. This makes it directly compete with the Moto Edge 40 Neo in the sub-Rs 25,000 segment, which offers a clean Android experience. However, the Moto Edge 40 Neo comes with a widget in the home screen that displays apps. You also get to see preloaded apps like Facebook and LinkedIn on it. While you can remove and uninstall these, it just goes to show that the Nothing OS on the Nothing Phone 2a is much cleaner with a few essential preloaded Google apps. This essentially makes the Nothing Phone 2a the better stock Android phone. However, it misses out on a couple of things like providing a charger or a case in the box. The Moto Edge 40 Neo also comes with a more premium vegan leather back and curved display with DCI-P3 coverage. So, there's that.

Nothing Phone (2a) vs POCO X6: Best Value for Money Smartphone?
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Both the Nothing Phone 2a and POCO X6 are priced pretty under Rs. 25,000, with the former costing Rs. 1,000 more. Costing less, the POCO X6 comes with both a charger and good-quality case right in the box. Meanwhile, the Nothing Phone 2a does not come with either. The POCO X6 also comes with a 1.5K display and a 3.5mm headphone jack, whereas the Nothing Phone 2a comes with an FHD+ display and no headphone jack. However, where the Nothing Phone 2a emerges superior is in the software department. From fluid animations to a bloatware-free experience, the software experience is unbeatable in the budget. You also get solid battery backup and better cameras on the Phone 2a. So, it all comes down to whether you are willing to pay that extra money for it.

Nothing Phone (2a) Review: Lights, Camera, and a Banging Price
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The Nothing Phone 2a is an all rounder near-perfect budget phone that offers an unparalleled software experience, commendable battery backup, good cameras and a stable performance throughout. However, it comes with its own shortcomings. For starters, it comes with a plastic frame and back panel, for which it feels a tad cheap in hand. You also don't get a charger or case in the box. Keeping these things aside, the device ticks almost all the boxes and is an easy recommendation for those looking for a good budget phone.

Dimensity 7200 Pro vs Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 vs Snapdragon 782G: Benchmark Comparison
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Nothing has choose the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro over Qualcomm chipsets such as the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 and Snapdragon 782G for its latest mid-ranger, Nothing Phone (2a). We did extensive benchmark testing for all three chipsets and found that Dimensity 7200 Pro is a capable SoC and delivers good performance with unmatched efficiency. It packs newer ARM cores and the GPU performance is better than the competing chipsets.

Download Nothing Phone 2a Official Wallpapers Here
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The Nothing Phone (2a) has finally gone official and will soon be up for grabs. From a better processor to an improved camera setup, it brings a bunch of upgrades over its predecessor, the Nothing Phone 1. We also get to see new wallpapers and ringtones onboard. In this guide, we check out 7 new Nothing Phone (2a) wallpapers that come with the device and make them available for you in high quality.

How to Unblock Someone on Facebook on Android, iPhone and Web
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If you are ready to mend things with someone, you have had a bad blood with, unblocking them on Facebook (if you have blocked them) is a good idea. You can do so from both the Facebook web and mobile apps. However, it is easier on the latter. In this read, we'll help you figure out how to unblock a person on Facebook.

How to Block Someone on Facebook (Android, iOS, and Web)
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If someone is giving you hell on Facebook, you can choose to easily block them on the platform for the sake of your own wellbeing. Moreover, whether you use Facebook on the web or through the mobile app for Android or iOS, blocking someone on the platform can be done via either. You can block someone directly by giving their Facebook profile a visit. Or, you can simply head over to your Facebook Settings -> Blocking -> Block users -> Add to Blocked List -> Search for the user you want to block -> Block button.

Best of MWC 2024: Wrist Phones, AI Phone, Transparent Laptop, and More
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MWC 2024 saw several interesting tech innovations being put up on display for the public to witness. Of all the uncountable releases, there were a few that particularly caught our eye. Some of these include Lenovo's transparent laptop, the Xiaomi SU7 EV car, OnePlus' first smartwatch running Wear OS, Honor 6 Pro's AI eye-tracking tech, and a lot more!