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What Does the Peace Sign Mean on Snapchat?
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Snapchat's peace sign appears next to a group name on the Chat screen. It identifies a user's top group on the app. Engaging in group conversations increases the likelihood of receiving the peace emoji. However, there is no set time for it to appear.
What Does SB Mean on Snapchat? Explained!
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Ever wondered what "SB" means on Snapchat? It stands for "Snap Back". It's a casual nudge for your friend to respond to your Snap or send one themselves, especially if you see the hourglass emoji about to run out which means your Snapstreak is in danger. Heads up, though. "SB" can have other meanings online like "somebody", "someone", "soft block", "some boy", or "somebody special".
How to Turn Off Comments on Facebook Post
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Turning off commenting on your Facebook posts is an efficient and easy way of preventing trolls and online bullies from getting to you. To do so on your public Facebook posts, head over to a Facebook post of yours and tap on three-dot menu -> Who can comment on your post? -> Profiles and Pages you mention -> Done. However, do note that this setting, once applied to a post, will not apply to all your posts. Also, do note that to see the Who can comment on your post option, you will need to keep your account public. Else, you won't be able to see this setting.
Best Google Podcasts Alternatives
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Google announced in a blog post that it will be increasingly investing in the podcast experience on YouTube Music and sunsetting Google Podcasts on April 2 in the US. If you're looking for alternatives to Google Podcasts, some of the best apps you can use are Pocket Casts, Podcasts Addict, and Spotify.
How to Pause Snapchat Location Without Turning It Off
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In this article, we have laid out a few different methods to pause Snapchat's location sharing without turning it off. Workarounds include disabling Live Location, staying off Snapchat, using Ghost Mode, revoking precise location accuracy, or removing location permission. These methods help maintain privacy while using Snap Maps.
Why Google Keep’s ‘Help Me Create’ Is the Best Feature for Procrastinators
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Google is rolling out a new generative AI feature, this time inside the Google Keep app. The feature called "Help me create a list" takes input and can generate a list. It makes it easier to add things to your list on the get-go and skip the research part. The feature appears as you tap the "+" icon in Google Keep to create a new Note. The "Help me create a list" button in gradient appears on the bottom-right corner.
How to Number Pages in Google Docs (2024)
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Numbering pages on Google Docs is a neat little trick that undoubtedly makes your document a lot more presentable. The good thing is, you can do it both when you're on a web browser or using the dedicated Google Docs mobile app. When on a web browser, open the document on Google Docs, go to > Insert tab > Page numbers and choose from available options. On the Docs app, open the document > double-tap anywhere > + icon > Page number.
Snapchat Now Lets You Write Captions Using AI; Here’s How
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Snapchat offers an AI Caption feature that uses AI to analyze the image in your Snap and generate a caption based on its content. The feature is currently only available in a limited number of regions, including the US and UK and can only be used by Snapchat+ members. You can create AI Captions on Snapchat by taking a Snap first and then navigating to T icon > AI captions.
How to Transfer Spotify Playlists to YouTube Music
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Spotify and YouTube Music are two of the biggest names in the music streaming business. If you recently switched from Spotify to YouTube Music, you might want to transfer all your playlists to the new platform. The two ways to do it are by using the TuneMyMusic tool and using an open-source app called Spotify2Ytmusic.
How to Create My AI Snaps on Snapchat
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My AI Snaps is an AI image generation tool in Snapchat that lets you create images based on text prompts and send them as Snaps to your friends. The feature is currently only available to Snapchat+ subscribers in the U.S. The feature has mixed results, and requires a bit of trial and error to get the best results.
What Does Hourglass Mean on Snapchat?
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The Hourglass emoji on Snapchat indicates that your Snapstreak with a friend is expiring soon. When this emoji first shows up, you have about four hours to send a Snap to your friend and maintain your streak with them. If you miss the warning and your Snapstreak expires, you can restore it within 48 hours.
What Does ‘This Story is Unavailable on Instagram’ Mean and How to Fix It
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If you encounter the "This story is unavailable" error message on Instagram, it might be because the story has expired or is from a private account. This could also happen if the story is restricted, hidden, removed, or there are issues with Instagram app and servers. To prevent this message from appearing, you can refresh your Instagram feed, check someone's highlights, use an alternate account, update the Instagram app, and clear the app cache.
What is Spotify Song Psychic and How to Use It
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Spotify's new interactive feature, Song Psychic, offers a lighthearted way to find some musical insight. You can ask from a stream of pre-populated questions, ranging from lunch inspiration to a career change and Song Psychic will deliver a personalized song-based answer. You can use this feature by searching for "Song Psychic" on Spotify and the feature is available for both free and Premium members on the app.
How to Fix X Posts (Tweets) Not Embedding on Discord
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Discord can sometimes have issues when displaying embedded Tweets shared on the platform. This guide shows how you can fix that - using modified link formats, adding "fx" or "vx" as prefix. You can also check if embeds and link previews are enabled inside Discord's app settings. If these methods don't work, clear your cache, update the app, or try reinstalling it to fix the issue.
Does Instagram Notify When You Take a Screenshot?
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Instagram does not notify other users when you take a screenshot of a post, Reel, profile, story or even a direct message. The only time Instagram sends out a notification is when you screenshot chats in Vanish mode or disappearing messages. You can prevent the app from alerting using a few workarounds.
How to Delete Comments on Instagram
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To delete any comment on Instagram, long press the comment itself and then tap on the delete icon. on iOS devices, you have to swipe left on the comment and on desktop browser you need to click on the three dot menu under the comment and then select the Delete option. You can also delete multiple comments at once from the "Your activity" section. This method also helps you delete comments made on posts by users who have blocked you.
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 Fix Discord Not Linking with Xbox Account Issue
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If you are struggling to link your Discord and Xbox accounts then you can try these troubleshooting methods to fix your issue. These involve re-linking your Discord and Xbox accounts, performing a power cycle on the console, clearing Alternate MAC Address, enabling Remote features, and signing in and out of both your Discord and Xbox accounts.
How to Check Word Count on Google Docs (2024)
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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 iOS. 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. Meanwhile, on the mobile app, head over to three-dot menu and select Word count from the available options. However, for more features like setting a word count limit and specifying exclusions, use the Word Counter Max add-on for Google Docs.
How to Start a Jam on Spotify with Your Friends
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Spotify Jam let's you listen to the same song with friends in real-time. To start a Jam session, you need a Spotify Premium account, while your friends can join with free accounts. Both the host and participants can add songs to the Jam playlist, but only the host can remove friends or end the session. The feature can be used on Spotify's mobile and desktop apps.
How to Unhide Posts on Facebook
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You can hide your Facebook posts from the past that you now find embarrassing and remove it from your timeline. You can always bring it back to your profile but doing so requires you to visit your account's Activity log and scroll through your list of hidden posts. When you actually find it, you can use the Add to profile option to restore it to your Facebook timeline.
How to Check Someone Else’s Friends List on Snapchat
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Snapchat does not show the friend lists of other users to prevent their privacy and reduce cases of harassment and bullying. Some workarounds to this includes finding familiar people from the Quick Add list and checking the Mutual Friend tag. There's also the obvious way, that is, approaching your friends about their Snapchat friend list directly.
How to Delete Your Facebook Account
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To delete your Facebook account permanently, you need to first backup your data and unlink third party apps from your Facebook account for privacy reasons. Then you can move on to the steps to delete the account. The deletion process takes 30 days, after which it gets initiated and cannot be reversed.
How to Make a Spotify Blend Playlist With Someone
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Spotify's Blend feature creates a playlist that combines the musical tastes of you and your friend. The feature is not locked behind a paywall and is available for free users. It can include up to 10 people. The playlist can be accessed through the library and shows the avatar of the person who added each song.
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.
7 Fastest Ways to Gain Karma on Reddit
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Karma points on Reddit help to indicate trustworthiness and authenticity of an account. It also helps you participate in subreddits with minimum karma requirements to avoid spam posts. To earn it, you need to get upvotes on the platform through your posts and comments that are discussion worthy and helpful.
How to Delete a Gmail Account Permanently (2024)
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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 Tell If Someone Unadded You on Snapchat
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To learn if someone has unfriended you on Snapchat, you can check for certain clues in the app. These include checking the "My Friends" list, looking for an "x" icon, visiting their profile page, noticing missing calling options and more. These signs can help determine if someone has unadded you on the app.
How to Create an Event on Facebook
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You can use Events on Facebook to create and manage gatherings. To create an event, choose its privacy, add a location or virtual link, and invite guests. Users can also add co-hosts or enable chat with guests. Facebook Events can also be used to discover ongoing events.
What Does the Green Dot Mean on Snapchat
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The green dot on Snapchat indicates a user has been recently active on the app. Snapchat calls it Activity Indicator and it can only be located inside the Add Friends screen. If you don't want others to share your activity status, you can disable it in the Snapchat app's settings.
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.
How to Add Sounds on Discord Soundboard
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Discord Soundboard lets you add custom sounds to react to an ongoing conversation in a voice channel in your own way. You can record your own sound, crop audio clips from videos or download sound clips from a website to add it to your server's Soundboard. Discord only lets you add up to eight sound clips of 5 seconds each. Clips should be in MP3 format and should not exceed 512 KB in size.
How to Fix ‘Awaiting Endpoint’ Error on Discord
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If you're looking for ways to resolve the "Awaiting Endpoint" issue when connecting to a voice channel on Discord, the following troubleshooting methods should help fix it. The "Awaiting Endpoint" issue can happen due to internet connectivity problems, Discord server being down, or issues with the app itself. The methods provided in this guide should help you resolve the problem on Discord.
How to Turn Off Read Receipts on Instagram
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You can hide the "Seen" label for messages sent to you on Instagram by turning off read receipts. You can either disable this feature for individual chats or for everyone you DM, depending on your needs. Disabling this will also stop showing read receipts for messages you send to someone on Instagram.
How to See Who Stalks Your Instagram Profile
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To see who stalks you on Instagram, check for suspicious followers inside your account and unusual interactions within your posts. People who constantly view your stories and interact with them can also be potential stalkers. Once identified, you can block or report these accounts to authorities. You can always seek help from friends and family when needed.
How to Unblock Someone on Facebook (2024)
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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. Head to the Settings panel and locate the Blocking tab. Select it to see the complete list of users you have blocked on Facebook. Next, hit the Unblock button beside the usernames of users you want to unblock. And in the confirmation window, hit Unblock again.
What Does the “x” Icon Next to a Snapchat Name Mean?
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Some conversations on Snapchat may show an "x" icon next to them to indicate that the person you are chatting with is not on your friends list. If this happens for someone who you're already friends with, it means that this user may have removed you as a friend. You can remove the "x" icon by accepting any pending requests, asking others to accept your requests, clearing conversations, re-logging into your account, force closing the Snapchat app, or clearing the app cache.
Why Are My Instagram Stories Blurry? How to Fix
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Instagram stories may look blurry due to a slow network, incorrect dimensions, or compression from added elements. To fix this, ensure a stable internet connection, upload stories in ideal dimensions, enable high-quality uploads, disable data saver, and avoid adding music or filters before uploading. If these don't work, try updating the app or using common fixes for random glitches.
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.
How to Switch Back to Personal Account on Instagram
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This guide outlines the process to switch your business or professional Instagram account to a personal one in a few easy steps. We have included the steps for both the mobile app and desktop website. We also discuss the effects of changing your account type, the features you will miss out on, and whether you should change your account type on the platform or not.
How to Use ‘Add Yours’ Sticker in an Instagram Story
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The 'Add Yours' sticker is an interactive sticker on Instagram that you can add to your story and encourage your followers to reply to it with their story, creating a chain of sorts. To use this sticker, create a story on Instagram, tap on the sticker icon and choose 'Add Yours' sticker and add it before sharing. This is a great way to driver engagement for influencers and businesses.
How to Hide Followers on Instagram
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Given that Instagram does not have an option to hide your followers list, you can use a few different workarounds to do the same. First is to switch to a private Instagram account as it hides your profile details from unknown users. Other than that you can remove or block people already in your followers list if you don't want them to see your followers either.