Sagnik Das Gupta - Page 7

Sagnik is a tech aficionado who can never say "no" to dipping his toes into unknown waters of tech or reviewing the latest gadgets. He is also a hardcore gamer, having played everything from Snake Xenzia to Dead Space Remake.

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How to Get Gmail on Desktop for Windows and Mac

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Gmail doesn't offer a dedicated desktop application to make use of. So, instead, you're left with creating desktop shortcuts that mimic the feel of an app. If you don't know how to do that, take a look at this detailed guide!
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How to Use Advanced Search on X (Twitter)

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Twitter or X's Advanced Search lets users specify certain parameters to narrow down their search and get the most relevant X posts. From letting users words and phrases to X accounts and even the timeframe, Advanced Search comes in super handy. However, to access it, users will need to head over to X's official website since the Android and iPhone mobile apps don't support the functionality. Once users visit the website, they will need to make a random search > click on 3-dots icon beside the search bar > Advanced search > specify parameters > Search.
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What Does “Queued” Mean in Gmail: Explained

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If your emails are constantly getting queued in Gmail, chances are that your internet connection has taken a hit. However, that's not the only cause and there are a bunch of other causes for it. Check this detailed guide for it!
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Instagram Gains Bold New Powers to Combat Sextortion Scams

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Instagram is rolling out a set of new features or security measures to combat sextortion and protect teenagers from it. From preventing users from screenshotting ephemeral texts in DMs to displaying safety notices and fully rolling out the Nudity Protection feature, here's how Instagram is strengthening its defenses against such scams.
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How to Post Anonymously on Facebook

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Facebook lets its users post anonymously to Groups, and one can do so from both the web version as well as the mobile apps. Simply head over to a Facebook Group and tap or click on Anonymous post.
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Gmail Attachment Size Limit: How to Send Larger Files

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Gmail allows you to send over files of up to 25MB as standard attachments. Anything that goes beyond the limit is sent over as a Drive link instead. You can also choose to manually upload files into folders on Drive before sending them over on Gmail. Or, you can choose to compress the files using the integrated functionality of Windows and Mac systems. You can also take to tools like Winrar to get the job done for you. Finally, you can also use third-party file sharing services like WeTransfer and Smash to send over big files as links on Gmail.
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How to Delete Telegram Account Permanently

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Telegram lets you delete your account permanently via both the Android and iPhone mobile apps, as well as the desktop app. To do so on either one of those, head over to the app > hamburger menu > Privacy and Security > If away for > select timeframe. However, you will have to wait for a period of at least a month for this deletion to take place. If you want to instantly delete your Telegram account, head over to the Telegram Delete Account page on the web and follow the on-screen instructions.
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YouTube Music Could Finally Get This Simple Playlist Feature Soon

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YouTube Music is soon going to introduce the community-requested feature of setting custom images as playlist thumbnails. A Reddit user came across the feature on the web version of the music streaming service. Here are the details!
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Intel Core Ultra 200S CPUs Launched: Brings On-Device AI to Desktops

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Intel is finally bringing on-device AI to desktop PCs with the launch of its new Core Ultra 200S series of CPUs. The new CPUs bring a boost clock speed of up to 5.7GHz, offering up to 8 performance cores and 16 efficiency cores. Here are all the details!
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Internet Archive Data Breach Exposes 31 Million Accounts

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The Internet Archive has been hacked, leading to the data leak of 31 million users of the platform. The Blackmeta hacktivist group has claimed the attack and also alarmed that there will be another one. See all the details here!
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YouTube Tests New Video Player UI on Android; Looks Similar to Smart TV App

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The YouTube Android app will soon get a new design makeover to the video player UI. From the video title and channel name as well as the like, share and comment buttons being moved above the progress bar, to the subscriber and view count being visible upfront, quite a few changes are on their way. See all the changes here!
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Qualcomm Confirms Cyberattack on Android Phones with Its Chipsets

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Researchers at Google Threat Analysis Group and Amnesty International Security Lab have spotted a major flaw in Qualcomm's chipsets that makes them vulnerable to cyberattacks. Qualcomm has finally confirmed the existence of this vulnerability and taken to its security bulletin to list the affected chipsets. See all the details here!
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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Review: Won But at What Cost?

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I spent over a week using the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold as my daily driver. While there are many improvements on the design, display, and hardware over the original, there are a few setbacks too. So, here's what I genuinely think about Google's latest Foldable venture!
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WhatsApp Tests a New Contact Syncing Feature to Boost Privacy

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According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is now testing out a new Contact Syncing feature for iOS. The new feature was being tested out on Android and has now arrived to iOS beta testers for WhatsApp. This feature will give users more control over whether they want to synchronize their WhatsApp contact across linked devices or not. Read all the details here!
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Ads Officially Invade Google’s AI Overviews in Search

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Ads in Google's AI Overviews are officially live now to U.S users. This is to help users make a more informed buying decision anytime they head over to search to find product-centric solutions to problems. Check out all the details of this functionality right here!
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Oura Ring 4 Arrives with Better Battery Life & Accuracy; Still Needs a Subscription

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The Oura Ring 4 has launched as the brand's latest smart ring, with enhanced tracking and accuracy, thanks to a new Smart Sensing technology. Additionally, the latest Oura Ring claims to provide better battery life than its predecessor. Price starts at $349, with the Oura Membership requiring you to shell out an additional $5.99 per month. Find more details here!
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