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Chrome Remote Desktop offers a great way to connect to computers remotely via your Chromebook and other PCs. While Remote Desktop's Remote Access feature doesn't work on Chromebooks, you can use the Remote Support feature which requires an additional connection steps. Remote Desktop also comes with many settings to tweak the stream and control bandwidth usage.
The support window for Windows 10 is winding down so it's the best time to upgrade to Windows 11. Over the past few years, Windows 11 has gained substantial improvements in performance and security. Foreground app prioritization and faster boot process are some of the key improvements introduced on Windows 11. Hardware-based security features are also enabled by default. In addition, new AI features and experiences are coming to Windows 11.
Anshuman Jain
If you are not satisfied with the gallery of effects that you get in the viewfinder of the Instagram app, and looking for something more to add that extra touch of glam to your stories then in this article, we will show you how to search and browse for more effects on the Instagram app and also tell you how to save them so you can use them again later.
Want to change your default home address in Google Maps with a new one then we have curated a guide for you. We have mentioned steps to add your new address and replace it with your older one on different devices including Android, iOS and Desktop, We have also explained how you can add multiple home addresses and change their icons to easily distinguish between them.
Someone Already Got iPhone Mirroring to Work on macOS Sequoia and I Want It Too
Kanika Gogia
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Apple built a new app, the iPhone Mirroring app, that lets you connect your iPhone with iOS 18 to your macOS Sequoia Mac. While users are figuring out if there's any way to unlock iPhone Mirroring on macOS Sequoia, a guy was already able the run the app and it's working smoothly for him. He had to go from loops and hoops to make this feature work. At the moment, the iPhone mirroring feature doesn't seem to be ready for one-click use.
Resetting your Google Home Mini can be a good way to fix your smart speaker in case you're facing any issues or want to give it to someone else. To do this, you can press the reset button for 15 seconds at the bottom of the original Home Mini, or press the top of the second gen Home Mini for 15 seconds.
I Tested an Open-Source Alternative to Windows Recall That Works on Any PC
Arjun Sha
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If you want to try out an alternative to Windows Recall, check out OpenRecall which is open-source and entirely free. It does all the processing locally and works on any x86 PC without an NPU. Keep in mind, the local vector database is not encrypted so that might be a major security concern.
Spam messages are not only annoying, but they can also be malicious, as some of them contain links for scams and such. There is no specific method to stop spam messages on iPhone, but you can avoid it by enabling Filter for unknown senders, turning off notifications for them and also blocking particular senders if it becomes necessary.
When you connect your AirPods to your iPhone running iOS 12 or later, they will be automatically connected to your Apple Watch that uses the same Apple ID. To use AirPods with your Apple Watch, go to Control Center -> AirPlay and select your AirPods. You can also pair your AirPods and Apple Watch manually, For this, you need to turn on Bluetooth on your smartwatch and put your AirPods in the pairing mode.
If you are tired of constantly receiving spam texts then you can enable Spam protection which is a feature within the Google Messages app. You can report and block a particular sender, or you can disable RCS chats entirely if you want businesses to stop contacting you and sending in promotional messages.
The error code 0x80070643 usually occurs when updating a Windows PC. It was first reported to show up after the KB5034441 update on Windows 10. Some of the ways to fix it is by restarting your PC, replacing the old .NET installation with the latest one, and increasing the disk space for the Windows Recovery Environment.
Gemini Nano is a lightweight version of Google's AI chatbot and it brings on-device AI support to Pixel devices. The feature was already available for Pixel 8 Pro and now it has released for Pixel 8 and 8a devices with the June feature drop update. It is not enabled by default and has to be turned on from AICore Settings in Developer Options.
You can hide labels on your iPhone's home screen if you are running on the iOS 18. To do this, long-press on the home screen > Edit > Customize > choose Large, which replaces app labels and increase the size of app icons. This will make your home screen appear cleaner, showing only app icons.
Windows has many built-in ways of zooming in across screens for better visibility, and they're all pretty easy to use. Some of them are by using Windows' built-in Magnifier option, scaling options, adjusting resolution, or using keyboard shortcuts to zoom in or out in a browser like Chrome.
iOS 18 Brings Live Voicemail to iPhones in India; Here’s How to Setup
Anmol Sachdeva
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iOS 18 has added the voicemail feature on iPhones in India. The feature is enabled by default. If you're not seeing the voicemail option, go to Settings> Apps> Phone and turn on the toggle for Live Voicemail.
The latest macOS 15 Sequoia gets some new wallpapers so you give a fresh look to your desktop. There are two macOS Sequoia wallpapers- Helios and Macintosh. The "Helios" wallpaper features a dynamic gradient design while the "Macintosh" wallpaper highlights retro Mac icons. You can download macOS Sequoia wallpapers on Macs as well as Windows PCs.
The latest iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 bring a flurry of features, including a personalised Home Screen, revamped Control Center, Passwords app, and more. In addition to new features, the next-gen iOS 18 and iPadOS also come with new wallpapers for a fresh look. You can download the official iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 wallpapers right now on your Apple and non-Apple devices.
If you are facing the PcaWallpaperAppDetect (PcaSvc.dll) error on Windows 11 version 24H2, you are not alone. The error is caused due to a scheduled task. You can simply delete the task by following our guide and you are good to go.
Reddit is a source for lots of information and knowledge. You can use the search bar to search for subreddits, posts, and users to connect with; however, there might be times where you might want to delete your search history because you'd not like others to see what you're searching. The three ways to do it are deleting Reddit search history, post history, and Reddit browser history.
There are several ways to check your App Store history. On your iPhone or iPad, go to App Store -> Your Profile -> Purchase History. On Macs, open App Store -> Your Profile -> Account Settings -> Purchase History. On a Windows PC, open the Apple TV or Apple Music app, click on your name, visit the View My Account section, and then click on Purchase History. You can also see your recent App Store purchases by opening on reportaproblem.apple.com on any browser.
5 Apple Watch for Kids You Can Buy in 2024
Kanika Gogia
At the WWDC 2024 event, the Cupertino giant introduced Apple Intelligence and announced ChatGPT integration into Apple devices. Elon Musk took to X and went on a tirade against Apple for integrating ChatGPT and threatened to ban all Apple devices at his companies. That said, it appears Musk's argument is misplaced as Apple has developed its own AI models. Only when Apple's AI model fails to come up with a proper response, it seeks the user's permission before routing the query to ChatGPT.
Snapchat does not feature a dedicated option or method to hide your Snapscore. But since it is only visible to people who you have added as friends, you can remove or block them to prevent your score from showing up for them. If you don't want strangers to view your Snapscore then you can hide your account from appearing in the Quick Add section.
You can play music on Twitch as long as it's not copyrighted or if you have permission from the makers of the music. According to Twitch's terms and conditions, if you play copyrighted music on your stream, it will then get saved as VOD. So, your channel may receive copyright strikes. However, there is a way to play copyrighted music without consequences.
Sagnik Das Gupta
Some essential iOS 18 features like app locking and hiding, RCS messaging, as well as the much awaited T9 prediction in dialer as made it to iPhones. However, Android users have already been enjoying these features for ages now. In addition, you also get to finally see a dedicated Game Mode make it to iPhones with iOS 18. Then, there's also the addition of iPhone-on-Mac mirroring, which is a very essential ecosystem feature. Moreover, iOS users weren't able to do something as simple as place app icons and widgets anywhere on the homescreen, which Android users have always been able to do. Finally, call recording and AI transcription is an iOS 18 feature that seems to have been inspired from the Android platform as well.
Apple's new app icon customization in iOS 18 is a step above what Android has to offer. Sure, they have taken a lot of inspiration from Android. But the fact that Apple doesn't restrict you to limited color options based on your wallpaper, is a major improvement. Here's why I think iOS 18 has nailed in icon customization.
iOS 18 is now out in beta, with a major focus on customization. Apple has finally ditched the old grid layout, allowing users to freely arrange app icons and widgets anywhere on the Home Screen. This creates an endless array of personalized setups that you can apply on your iPhone.
The Control Center optimizations are super useful, letting you even resizing controls now. In addition, you can also tint the home screen app and widget icons any color, alongside extending the dark and light mode themes onto them. Moreover, there's also limited contact access which lets you give apps access to only specific contacts and not the entire contact list. You also get to see Math Notes integrated within the Calculator and Notes app now, letting you solve equations by penning them down. Apple Intelligence features like summarized notifications and an enhanced Siri stole the show, giving the Google Assistant a run for its money!
Apple has developed two capable AI models to power Apple Intelligence features on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. For on-device processing, there is a small 3B model, and for complex tasks, there is a large, server-class model. The smaller 3B model performs better than Microsoft's Phi-3-mini and Google's Gemma 2B and 7B models. And Apple's large server model does better than GPT-3.5 Turbo.
To process AI requests on the cloud, Apple has built its own cloud server stack called Private Cloud Compute. Apple has built the cloud server using custom Apple silicon for quick AI inferencing. The Cupertino giant says that none of the personal user data is stored in the PCC system and not even Apple can access it.
iPhone Gets Long-Awaited T9 Dialer with iOS 18; Here’s How to Use
Ajaay Srinivasan
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Apple announced major changes coming to iPhones with the iOS 18 release. One of the significant and most awaited features is the new T9 dialer. Yes, you'll soon be able to type contact names on the number pad (like old phones) and the Phone app will automatically suggest the person you want to call.
In this piece, I discuss and highlight some of the key features of the Microsoft SwiftKey keyboard app, including clipboard sync with Windows devices, customizable AI stickers, a variety of themes, a built-in language translator, and a synced clipboard with Windows PCs.
How to Roll Back from macOS Sequoia Beta to macOS Sonoma Without Losing Data
Kanika Gogia
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You can roll back from macOS 15 Beta to macOS 14 Sonoma using macOS Recovery Mode. Before you start with the process, make sure to back up your important data. Once you're ready, turn off your Mac and then press & hold the power button until you see the system volume and the Options button. Once your Mac enters the Recovery Mode, you have to erase the disk where macOS Beta is installed. Then, you have to connect to a Wi-Fi network and choose the option to Reinstall macOS Sonoma.
You can downgrade from iOS 18 Beta to iOS 17 using recovery mode on your iPhone. For this, you need a Mac or a Windows PC with Apple Devices app or iTunes installed. Before you begin, make sure to back up your important data. Once done, turn off your iPhone. Then, while holding the Power key, connect your iPhone to a Mac or PC, and locate your iPhone in the Finder app. When prompted, click on the Restore button and follow the on-screen instructions.
The latest Mac operating system, macOS Sequoia brings some impressive additions and improvements for Mac users. This includes new Continuity features, a new Video Conferencing presenter preview, a more capable Siri, enhanced gaming, a dedicated passwords app, a revamped Safari experience, and more.
You have to be a member of Apple’s developer program to install the macOS Sequoia developer beta on your MacBook. To enroll yourself, download the Apple Developers app, go to the Account tab, sign in with your Apple ID, click on the Enroll Now button and follow the on-screen instructions. Now, go to System Settings -> General -> Software Update -> Beta Updates -> macOS 15 Developer Beta. Once the update is available, hit the Upgrade Now button.
Apple has unveiled watchOS 11, arriving later this year. Inspired by iOS 18, it boasts smarter Siri with AI power, customizable Smart Stack, summarized notifications, and more. Here's a list of supported devices that will run watchOS 11 from the get-go.
You have to be a member of Apple’s developer program to install the iOS 18 developer beta on your iPhone. To enrol yourself, download the Apple Developers app, go to the Account tab, and sign in with your Apple ID. Then, tap on the Enroll Now option and follow along the on-screen instructions. Once done, go to Settings -> General -> Software Update -> Beta Updates -> iOS 18 Developer Beta. Now, go to the "Update Now” screen and tap on “Download and Install”.
List of macOS Sequoia Supported Devices: Does Your Mac Support It?
Ajaay Srinivasan
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Apple unveiled macOS 15 Sequoia, the next major update to the Mac operating system. macOS 15 emphasizes AI-powered features, including an enhanced Siri, a redesigned Passwords app, smarter Safari searches, and more. Check out the list below to see if your Mac is compatible with the latest update.
What is macOS 15 Called? Answered
Kanika Gogia
Transferring files from Android to PC has become incredibly easy, and there are many ways to do it. Some of the methods include using a USB cable, using Google's Quick Share platform, a third-party Wi-Fi direct transfer protocol called Snapdrop, and using cloud services, among other methods.
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence are closely related disciplines, but their difference lies in their scope, methodologies, and objectives. While Data Science is limited to data interpretation, AI models are aimed at creating intelligent systems that can perform tasks similar to humans.