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Sagnik Das Gupta
Android, no matter which skin it features, comes with an in-built screen recorder to make use of. 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.
Upanishad Sharma
The NYT Connections puzzle for March 29 can make you lose if you don't pay attention. So we do hope that categories like Disney Characters and Kinds of Blue are enough. On the off-chance they aren't, these answers should help.
Chromebooks are not invincible and you could run into issues. If you're facing unexpected shutdowns, there are nine things you can try. Some of them include restarting your Chromebook, changing power settings, checking apps, extensions, and flags, checking thermals and battery, etc. If none of these work, you might have to take it to a professional repair shop or claim warranty.
You Can Now Install Any Extension on Edge Canary for Android; Here’s How
Arjun Sha
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If you are on Android, you can install browser extensions on Edge for Canary. With the latest update, it now lets you install any web extension on Edge. You just need to paste the extension ID and Edge will install it for you. While the experience is somewhat buggy and it crashes the browser often, the availability of extension support on Android is quite promising.
Kanika Gogia
The best way to sync your iPhone and iPad is using Apple's iCloud. For this, you must ensure that you've signed in using the same Apple ID on both devices. On both devices, go to Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud and turn ON the toggles for every app category and content you wish to sync. To ensure that you have the same apps on your iPhone and iPad, you must also enable Automatic Downloads for the App Store.
The NYT Connections for March 28 dabbles into a various mix of genres. So if categories like Exited and Kinds of Wheels, you should find it easy to solve it. However, if you don't like it then these in-depth answers should work.
AirTags are not waterproof, rather they are water-resistant. They have an IP67 rating, which means the tracker can tolerate spills, splashes, and other water damage. AirTag can survive submersion in up to 3.3 feet of water up to 30 minutes.
If your Apple Pencil isn't working, there are various ways to fix it. First, make sure that your Apple Pencil is compatible with your iPad. Second, check the Pencil's battery level, and if needed, put it to charge. Third, make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your iPad. You can also restart your iPad, tighten the Pencil's nib, or reconnect it to your iPad to fix an unresponsive Apple Pencil.
There are several ways to fix "iMessage is signed out" problems on your iPhone or iPad. First, you must verify that you've enabled iMessage with the correct settings. Second, your device must have an active and stable internet connection. Third, your system's time zone must be set correctly. Besides, you can restart your iPhone, update iOS, check iMessage server status, or reset network settings.
Apple made significant changes to its App Store policies and introduced some EU-exclusive iPhone features to comply with DMA. The iPhone users only in the EU can access third-party app stores, uninstall Safari, download apps directly from the websites, and pay using third-party wallets or banking apps. Besides, the app developers can request for additional interoperability with iPhone hardware and software features.
The NYT Connections puzzle for March 27 does get a bit tricky. So I do hope categories like _ _ _ Chip and Games of Chance help you out. However, on the chance they don't, we have all these answers for you too.
US vs Apple Lawsuit: Is This the Chance for Google Pixel Phones to Shine
Abubakar Mohammed
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The US has hit Apple with a lawsuit that accuses Apple of breaking the anti-trust laws. Apple says it will vigorously defend against it, but if things don't go as planned, Apple would be forced into opening the software and hardware to work with other manufacturers in the industry. This would give Google a chance to add more users and increase the market share of its Pixel phones.
The NYT Connections puzzle for March 26 can get a bit tricky to solve. Make your life easier by going through categories like Bring up and Plant Growths. However, if that doesn't help, we have some answers here too!
The answer is no. AirTags do not work with Android. There's simply no way to set up an AirTag using an Android device. An AirTag uses Apple's Find My network for precision finding and location tracking. However, an Android phone can be used to scan for unwanted AirTags. This way, you can ensure that you aren't being tracked without consent.
The answer is no, AirTags do not need to be charged. Apple's AirTag runs on user-replaceable CR2032 lithium CV coin batteries that can last up to a year. You can track the battery life using the Find My app. If your AirTag is low on charge, you need to replace the battery to continue tracking your devices.
Ideally, an AirTag has a user-replaceable battery that should you more than a year before you need to replace it. You can use a CR2032 lithium CV coin battery with a bitterant coating, that's commonly found in most electronic and drug stores. To replace the battery, simply remove your AirTag from its case or accessory.
Anmol
The stars have aligned and NYT editors have brought us another refreshing yet easy puzzle for March 25, 2024. Today's theme may throw you off at the start but once you spot the Spangram, all will become clear. So, for today's Strands, we have included simple hints, Spangram, and answers in this guide.
The NYT Connections puzzle for March 25 is a bit more difficult than the usual ones. So we do hope categories like N.B.A Team Player and Step on it! help you. However, if these don't then these in-depth answers definitely should!
If you own a Wear OS device and want to set it up from scratch, you can do it from your Watch's Settings app or its companion app on your phone. The process may differ between the plain version of Wear OS found on the Pixel Watch and Samsung's version but it's nothing too complicated. You can also move data from your old watch to the new one using the Transfer watch feature.
There are several ways to block YouTube on an iPad. First, if you wish to lock the YouTube app, you can use the Screen Time settings or remove the app & block new app installs. Second, if you wish to block YouTube on Safari on iPad, you can add restrictions in the Screen Time settings. You can also use Guided Access or set a time limit for YouTube.
There are several ways to make the keyboard bigger on your iPad. First, you can switch to Landscape mode to enlarge your iPad's built-in keyboard. Second, if your iPad keyboard appears to be small, disable the Floating keyboard or Split keyboard options on your device. You can also go for third-party apps to get a bigger iPad keyboard.
The NYT Connections puzzle for March 24 while easy does come with its own quirks. So if categories like Fail to Attend and Yellow-Brown Shades then these in-depth answers surely should.
Like Android, Wear OS also comes with a Google Play Store to download apps. If you're new to the platform, this post will show you some of the best apps you can try on your wearable device. These apps include Google Maps, Keep Notes, Todoist, Spotify, and SimpleWear among many others.
The NYT Connections puzzle for March 23 is super easy to get. However, if you still can't seem to solve it then categories like Pursue and Kudos should help. But if that doesn't seem to do it then these in-depth answers should help.
You can delete third-party and several first-party apps from your iPad. When you delete apps on the iPad, it will remove the app and all associated data. You can delete apps on an iPad from the Home Screen, App Library, and Settings app. If you don't want to delete an app, you can offload that app to save storage space.
The NYT Connections puzzle for March 22 while easy does have its moments. So we hope categories like Things you can set and Jumping animals doesn't get you down. However, if it does then we have some in-depth answers to help that.
The new midrange king, the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chipset, is remarkably better than the four-month-old Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 and a year-old Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2. It has received all new CPU cores, comes with a significantly upgraded GPU, and the NPU can handle on-device AI models as well. Its ISP is also quite powerful and supports many premium features. You also get Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4 support.
Setting Custom Contact Ringtones on Android is Now Easier Than Ever
Abubakar Mohammed
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Google is rolling out a new feature in the Contacts app that allows users to set custom contact ringtones for different contacts on Android. The previous flow to add custom contact ringtones wasn't as intuitive as the latest one. You can now add a custom contact ringtone by going to the Contacts app > Fix and manage tab > Contact ringtones.
The NYT Connections puzzle for March 21 dives into various aspects of the world. So whether it is categories like Starts of Planet Names or Female Animals, we have a lot going on over here. However, if that's all too much for you then keep reading for some in-depth answers.
The latest iOS 18 offers a built-in option to schedule text messages on an iPhone. To schedule iMessages in iOS 18, type a message, tap on the + icon present, then tap on More and scroll down to choose the Send Later option. Now, pick a date and time and hit the Send button to set a scheduled message. On iOS 17 or earlier, you can use the Shortcuts app, set a reminder in the Reminders app, or use third-party apps to schedule text messages on your iPhone.
If your Android device struggling to hold a charge, there it's important that you identify the apps that are draining your battery and take control. To prevent excessive battery drain, you can enable Adaptive battery, restrict apps from running in the background, force-close apps you're not using, uninstall apps you no longer use, and update them to their latest available versions from the Play Store.
The NYT Connections for March 20 as before is easy enough to solve. So we hope categories like Italian Demonyms and Camera Brands help. However, if you wish for some in-depth answers, these exist here too.
On iPads without a Home button, swipe up from the bottom of the screen, pause in the middle, then then swipe up on the app you wish to close. On iPads with a Home button, double-press the Home button to see recently opened apps, and then swipe up on the app preview card to close that app.
Apple Says 128GB on iPhone 15 Is ‘Lots of Storage’ and It’s Laughable
Anmol Sachdeva
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In a recent ad campaign, Apple has advertised iPhone 15's storage. The tech giant wen't on to say that iPhone 15's 128GB storage on the base variant is "lots of storage" and I believe it's a self goal from Apple's marketing team. It's 2024 and phones that cost $799 should not have "lots of storage".
The NYT Connections puzzle for March 19 dabbles into various categories like Famous Guitarists and even Pretense. However, if that doesn't help you solve it, then these answers should.
Qualcomm has unveiled a new Snapdragon 8 series chipset in the premium tier, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. Compared to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, there are minor specs downgrades in most departments. The CPU is underclocked and the Adreno GPU misses out on some gaming features. The 5G modem is also an older one. Having said that, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 still manages to position itself as a flagship chipset. Go through our detailed comparison to find out more.
Satyam Kumar
Enabling Local Group Policy Editor on Windows 11 Home is possible. Even though Microsoft only includes gpedit.msc for Windows 11 Pro, with the utility made available to download will help you enable Group Policy Editor on a non-Pro Edition of Windows. You simply download the utility, run two files (one being ".exe" setup and the other being a ".bat" file) to install various components. After that, gpedit.msc not found error gets fixed. There are also some troubleshooting steps that we have talked in case the user still cannot launch gpedit.msc after the tutorial.
Sadly, the NYT Connections puzzle for March 18 doesn't take it easy at all. So if categories like Constellations or Spirals in Nature don't help, we sure hope these answers do!
Anshuman Jain
In this article, we explore some of the popular writing tools that you can use to replace Grammarly. These tools can help you with your writing, fix grammar and improve sentences. Each has unique features, such as customizable rules, plagiarism checking, and readability focus. While all are viable options, it is up to you to choose which one fits the best for you.
The NYT Connections for March 17 thankfully takes it easy on us. As such, categories like Move Forward and Things that might stink will help you. If they don't then these answers surely will.
This list will offer some of the best options in the realm of AI powered tools that can reproduce human like voice from given text. These include options like the popular Speechify voice generator and other tools like Play.HT that generate almost natural voice-overs. You can try out any of the ones that we have mentioned in this list and see which one works best for you.
AirPods don't play well with Android devices but if you want to enjoy certain features that are exclusive to iOS, apps like MaterialPods, AndroPods, Assistant Trigger should help. These apps offer features like pop-up animations, Google Assistant integration, battery status, in-ear detection, and more to enhance your AirPods experience on Android.