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Meta has upped the advertising on Facebook and you might want to block adverts because they're super annoying. You could try disabling ad tracking but if that doesn't help, use uBlock origin extension on both Android and Chrome to block Facebook ads.
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If you want to capture important notes or details while in a call with other person then this guide will be useful to you as we discuss how to record calls on different Android skins and dialers. Make sure that you take consent from the other person before starting or you are in a single party state if you do not wish to let the other person know that they are being recorded.
Most streaming apps require a subscription fee, which you may not want to pay, but there's no shortage of free streaming apps in 2024. Some of the best free streaming apps in 2024 are Tubi, Pluto TV, Roku, Freevee, Popcornflix, and Kanopy.
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The new Galaxy Watch Ultra comes super duper close to levelling the field and butting heads with the Apple Watch Ultra. However, some miss-outs like the absence of a bigger display, depth sensor and anything extra ultra to set it apart from the Galaxy Watch 7 holds it back into reaching its complete potential.
Launched in 2017, Apple CarPlay makes it easy and safe to use your iPhone apps without having to hold your iPhone or look at it while you're driving. Today, you can find a bunch of Apple CarPlay apps to navigate, play music, reply to messages, and do much more using the car’s touchscreen dashboard display. Check out these 10 best CarPlay apps in 2024.
In this guide, we have explained how to download and save maps for offline use, which is beneficial for navigation in areas without network or when data is depleted. Offline maps can help you figure out your current location in the area and give you turn by turn directions as well.
In this article, we have explained how to reopen closed tabs in Google Chrome. You can use shortcuts Ctrl+Shift+T on PC, long press on tab switcher on mobile), the Recent Tabs menu, and the Browsing History. These methods also apply to other Chromium-based browsers.
Samsung's new Galaxy Watch Ultra is as ultra as it can get, bringing you a titanium build, IP68, 10 ATM water resistance and solid health tracking with the new BioActive sensor. However, the Rs 59,999 price tag may seem a bit pricey, especially since it doesn't set itself apart much from the Galaxy Watch 7. For extreme fitness enthusiasts and adventure sports lovers, the Galaxy Watch Ultra is the way to go. For the rest, Galaxy Watch 7 is more than enough.
Prime Reading is one of the perks of an Amazon Prime membership. It lets you read thousands of free eBooks through the Amazon Kindle app. To access it on your Android or iOS device, head over to the dedicated app -> Discover -> Prime Reading -> Select title -> Read for free. Meanwhile, on the web, you will have to head over to Amazon and sign in -> search for Prime Reading -> click on Prime Reading panel in search results -> select title -> Read for free.
Changing the default font on Microsoft Word to another is quite easy, and one can do it from the Fonts menu. All you need to do is right-click in the text section, go to fonts, choose a font, and click Set As Default to set it as default. Besides, you can change to different font styles from the options in the menu. If you want to change to a font that's not in Microsoft Word, proceed by first installing a custom font and then search for it in the Word font menu.
The new feature on Instagram, Disappearing Notes, allows users to leave temporary comments on posts and Reels. These notes, only visible to their followers or close friends, can be managed for sharing and automatically disappear after three days. You can create one by yourself from the share option on any post or Reel.
If you are having issues with apps or facing a full storage on your phone then it is time to clear storage for some, or in dire situation, for all apps on your device. In this guide, we have highlighted the steps to clear cache for all major Android brands in easy to understand format.
In this article, we will explore some of the best Discord audio bots that are handpicked by us based on their functionality and ease of use. These are the best options if you want to make your Discord voice channels a fun and relaxing space for the people in your server to hang out. All of them are free to use, with some offering a premium tier that gives you access to some exclusive features.
All you have to do is press your Xbox controller's Home button once to turn it on and then enter pairing mode by tapping on the dedicated button in the bumper. Once that's done, you will find the controller listed as "Xbox Wireless Controller" on your Android phone or iPhone's Bluetooth panel.
If you are an Android user, then you can now join FaceTime calls using a link, since there's no dedicated FaceTime app for Android. The process involves creating a FaceTime call link on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, which can then be shared with Android users. Once they receive the link, they can enter their name to join the call and use basic features.
X (Twitter) is Training Grok AI with Your Data; Here’s How to Disable It
Arjun Sha
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X (formerly Twitter) is secretly training its Grok AI on X posts by default and without seeking user consent. Thankfully, you can disable AI training from the web version of X. The dedicated setting is not available on the X app. You can follow our article and opt out of AI training on your X posts.
After months of anticipation, OpenAI has finally unveiled its AI-powered ChatGPT search engine, known as SearchGPT. It's designed to answer fast using authentic sources and clear attribution. Users can also find all the sources and engage with the web results. That said, it's available in a limited prototype which means users have to join the waitlist to receive access.
Google Lens is integrated with an extremely popular Google product we all use, i.e., Google Chrome. There are two ways to use it on PC using Chrome - By right-clicking on an image and using the search image with Google option or by opening a new tab and clicking the Lens icon. Google Lens on PC supports text selection and translation but misses out on Homework features.
If you are looking for AI-powered tools for research purposes, we have curated the 10 best tools for academic research. These tools help you find relevant papers from a vast database, lets you extract key insights, find the general trend, and much more. From literature review to visualization of papers and chatting with local research papers, you can do all of it using these AI tools.
Do Not Disturb silences all upcoming notifications and calls and gives you peace of mind. The feature can be enabled from Quick Settings and can be customized in the Sound & vibration option in Settings. It also lets you set call and message exceptions and schedule Do Not Disturb.
In this post, we have gone through and explained the steps to setup and enable notifications for the Gmail app on Android. You can do so from the notification settings in the Settings of the app. From here you can allow the app to notify you every time you get an email instead of only alerting you from time to time.
Over time, the cache files may get outdated, become corrupt, or start taking too much space on your machine. When this happens, you must clear the cache on your Mac. You can easily remove the browser cache on your Mac or application cache for apps you don't actively use. If you're facing any major issues, you can delete the system cache.
Vehicle Motion Cues is an accessibility feature in iOS 18 that can help reduce motion when you're using your iPhone or iPad in a moving vehicle. To turn on Vehicle Motion Cues, go to Settings > Accessibility > Motion > Vehicle Motion Cues. You can also add Vehicle Motion Cues to the iOS 18 Control Center and turn it on/off when needed. When enabled, you'll see small animated dots near the edges of your iPhone's screen.
To view and delete your YouTube comment history, you'll need to go to the You tab > Settings > Manage history and tap on the X icon to delete comments one after the other. On PC, you can go to the hamburger menu > History and click comments. There you can do the same and delete your YouTube comment history. There's unfortunately no way to bulk delete comments on phone or PC.
In this guide, we have discussed how you can enable and apply the dark theme on the Google Messages app and web version. On mobile, you can turn on dark mode from Messages Settings using the Choose theme menu. For the web version, you need to go to settings and pick the dark option.
Llama 3.1 405B is the largest and most capable model from Meta. The company has also open-sourced it. You can start chatting with the model on Meta AI and WhatsApp if you are from the US. And for the rest of the regions, you can head to HuggingChat or Groq to access the 405B model for free.
We have thoroughly benchmarked the Snapdragon X Elite processor on a variety of tests including Geekbench, Cinebench, 3DMark, Speedometer, and more. While the performance is top-notch, it draws more power than Apple M-series chipsets. But it's still much better than x86 processors when it comes to delivering performance at lower power. Go through our article to find all the benchmark numbers.
If you want to record your voice or someone else's on Android, you can easily do so using the built-in voice recorder that came with your device or by downloading a third party app from the Play Store. Some of the best voice recorders are Google Recorder, Dolby On, WaveEditor, Fossify Voice Recorder, Otter, AudioLaband more.
Hanging indents allow you to bring more out of your writing. They can be used to enhance the readability, add a nice poetic touch to your, or add bullet points, or lists. The easiest way to use Hanging indent is by going to Format > Alignment and Indent > Indentation options > Hanging Indent.
You can use the Text Replacement feature to type the Apple Logo on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac. On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement and tap on the Plus icon. Then, paste the Apple Logo in the Phrase field and create a custom shortcut. Now, open a text field, type your shortcut, and hit the Space key to insert the Apple logo. On Macs, you can use the Option + Shift + K keyboard shortcut to type an Apple icon.
There are a few ways to switch to Dark Mode in Google Calendar on Android and iOS. On Android, you can do it from system Settings or app settings. On iOS, you can do it from System settings. There's no dark mode for Google Calendar on PC but you can download the dark reader extension to switch to dark mode.
AirDrop uses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to identify nearby Apple devices and transfer items between them. You can turn on AirDrop on an iPhone or iPad in the Control Center or the Settings app. For Macs, you can turn on AirDrop in Control Center, System Settings, or Finder.
If your AirPods aren't connecting to your iPhone, you can reconnect your AirPods, clean any build-up, and check your AirPods battery. Also, make sure your iPhone is up to date and you've selected your AirPods as audio output. You can also check for firmware updates or reset your AirPods to fix connectivity issues.
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4K Downloader Plus is a tool for downloading videos from various platforms, including YouTube, Vimeo, and Facebook, in high quality up to 8K resolution. It features an in-app browser, automatic downloads for new videos in subscribed channels, and a dedicated Android app. It allows for bulk downloading of playlists and saves user preferences.
There are several ways to stop sharing your location without anyone knowing. You can use iMessage or the Find My app to stop sharing location with a specific contact. The Find My app also lets you stop sharing location with all contacts at once. If you don't mind, you can also disable Location Services or turn on Airplane mode to stop location sharing without sending notifications.
Google Photos keeps your photos organized in folders and one of the folder categories is your device screenshots. Besides, Photos can automatically recognize potential screenshot images. Hence, if you're looking to find on-device screenshots or screenshots that were previously uploaded to Photos, here's how to quickly find Screenshots in Google Photos.
Logging out of your Netflix account on a smart TV might feel like a daunting task since you have to use the remote to navigate the app, but it is pretty easy to do so if you know where to look. The sign out option is available from Get Help menu in the Netflix app on Android, Google and Tizen OS TVs, while you can find it within settings on Apple TV.
An iPhone doesn't have a visible clipboard that keeps a record of the contents you've copied. So, you won't see or edit the clipboard contents by default, but you can access and paste the last item you copied. The easiest way to access and use a clipboard on an iPhone is to paste the contents into an app's text field. You can also use the Shortcuts app to view the clipboard contents on your iPhone.
In this guide, we have provided two ways that can help you backup Google Messages. You can turn on Google's automatic backup from the settings app on your Android phone or you can use the third party app called Backup & Restore. This will help you backup messages and call logs for free. You can even create a local backup using the app.
An orange dot in the iPhone status bar or Dynamic Island means an app is currently using the microphone on your device. A green dot in the iPhone status bar or Dynamic Island means an app is actively using the camera on your device. If you want to know which apps are using your camera and microphone, open the Control Center and check the top section. If an app is using a camera or microphone unnecessarily, you must go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Microphone/Camera and disable the access.
There are several ways to capture screenshots on a Mac. First, Shift + Command + 3 is the Mac screenshot shortcut to capture the entire screen. Second, if you want to capture a portion of the screen, use the Shift + Command + 4 Mac screenshot shortcut. Third, you can use the Shift + Command + 4 + Space bar keys to capture a window or menu on your Mac. Besides, you can press the Shift + Command + 5 keyboard shortcut to take a Screenshot on Mac Using Screen Capture Window.
How to Fix “There Was an Error Connecting to the Apple ID Server” [2024 Guide]
Kanika Gogia
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A poor internet connection is one of the most common reasons why you see “There was an error connecting to the Apple ID server”. If your iPhone can't connect to the Apple ID server, you must check your internet connection, turn off VPN, set the date & time to automatically, check the Apple ID server status, or restart your device. If nothing works, you can reset the network settings on your iPhone.