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How to Delete All Emails on Gmail
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If you want to mass delete unnecessary junk mails from your Gmail, you can do so easily from the web. To do so, go to Gmail web using any desktop browser > More > All Mail > tick central checkbox > Select all conversations in All Mail > trash icon > OK. Using the web version, you can also use Advanced Search to filter, sort out and bulk delete specific types of emails as well.

Snapchat Now Watermarks AI-generated Images
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Snapchat is introducing watermarks to AI-generated images to prevent misinformation. The watermark, featuring the Snapchat ghost with sparkles, will appear when users export images created with AI features. This move aims to inform users that the image is not real but generated with AI.

Even a Mouse Now Has an AI Button, Thanks to Logitech
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Nobody is safe from the clutches of AI as Logitech has now launched the new M750 AI Edition along with the Logitech Prompt Builder software. Combining ChatGPT integration with recipes, the builder can be assigned as a shortcut with certain Logitech mouse and comes up in a neat pop-up window. I had lots of fun with the app as it let me rewrite text, send custom e-mails, and even draft witty replies all with the power of ChatGPT! The app is free to use but does require the Logi Options App+.

“Hey Siri” Not Working? Here’s How to Fix It
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There are several ways to fix "Hey Siri" not working on an iPhone. First and foremost, you must verify that you've enabled Siri on your Apple device. If you've set up everything and Siri is still not working, you must check Siri settings, check the microphone, restart your device, update software, or disable & re-enable Siri on your device. In case these don't help, you can reset your iPhone or seek Apple's support.

How to Enable FaceTime Photos on iPhone, iPad & Mac
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You can take pictures to capture the special moments of your FaceTime video calls. For this, you and the other person should turn on FaceTime Live Photos in the settings. To enable FaceTime Photos, open Settings -> FaceTime and turn on the FaceTime Live Photos toggle. Once you've done this, simply tap on the Shutter button to take a picture during the FaceTime video call.

Android Notifications Not Showing Up? Here’s How to Fix
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Notifications on Android may not show up or get delayed due to many reasons. A large part of the issue could be due to the optimizations put in place by your phone manufacturer to restrict apps from running in the background and prolong the battery life. However, some of the other reasons could be the missing notification permission, Airplane mode, Battery saver, and restricted data usage.

New Chat Filters on WhatsApp Will Help You Find Messages Instantly
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WhatsApp is introducing chat filters to help users organize their messages. The filters will be available in three categories: All, Unread, and Groups. The feature is rolling out today and will be available on all devices in the coming weeks. It will make it easier to navigate through older messages and manage chats.

How to Create Polls on Discord
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Discord does not have a built-in option to create polls, but there are four easy workarounds to create and host polls on your Discord server. You can use emoji reactions, create a custom channel just for histing polls, use an external website, or add a bot to create polls. Each method is quite easy to setup and use.

Airchat Explained: What Is It, How It Works, and How to Use It
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In this article, I will be discussing Airchat, a new social media platform where you can only create posts, reply to them or private messages through voice notes. I will explain how the app works in detail, along with the process to setup your account, invite others and to follow other accounts on the app.

Snapdragon X Elite Can Redefine the Future of Windows Computing
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In the build-up to the launch of Snapdragon X Elite, we take a look at the x86 architecture, and how different is the ARM architecture. Can the Snapdragon X Elite fix poor battery life and thermal performance, mostly seen on Windows laptops? We tackle all these questions and try to understand the future of ARM-based PCs.

9 Best DNS Servers You Can Use (Free and Public)
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Domain Name Server is designed to translate domain names into machine-friendly IP addresses to help browsers like Chrome load internet resources. There are many great DNS services out there but some of our favorites are Cloudflare DNS, Google DNS, Yandex, OpenDNS, CleanBrowsing, and Comodo Secure DNS.

Moto Edge 50 Ultra with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Launched
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Motorola has launched the Edge 50 Ultra, in select European countries. It features Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, triple rear cameras, a 10-bit 6.7-inch curved 1.5K pOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate, and a promise of three major Android updates.

How to Use Phone as Webcam for Streaming or Video Conferencing
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Desktop and Laptop cameras have hardly improved in decades and offer laughable video output. Hence, you might want to use your phone's cameras to take video calls or record videos. We'll explain how you can use your Android phone as a webcam via Android's native "Device as Webcam" feature. There are also third-party apps that you can use to do the same on both iOS and Android.

This Essential New Chrome Feature Will Shield Your Account From Hijacking
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Cookie theft aka session hijacking has become a security menace where attackers gain access to users' online accounts without requiring a password or 2FA authentication. To put a stop, Google has developed Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC) for Chrome that bind the authentication session to the device. It means attackers can't use the stolen cookie to access accounts on another device. You can enable DBSC on Chrome right away.

How to Fix Screen Flickering in Windows 11
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Screen flickering is often an annoying issue that leaves users frustrated. If you are facing screen flickering on your new or old Windows 11 machine, you could try adjusting the refresh rate, reinstalling the display drivers, uninstalling unnecessary apps, and checking the cables of your monitor.

How to Fix Discord “Unable To Accept Invite” Error
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Discord's "Unable to Accept Invite" error can be caused by various reasons, including an expired invite link, exceeded link usage, or a poor internet connection or being banned by the server. To resolve the issue, try checking the invite link, requesting a new one rom the server admin, verifying your internet connection, using a VPN service or clearing Discord's cache.

20 Best Comedy Shows to Watch on Netflix in 2024
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We all have bad days sometimes and honestly, there is nothing we can do about it. However, what we can do is not let it have the best of us and uplift our mood by binging some awesome comedy shows available on Netflix. In this article, find out about the top 20 comedy shows available on Netflix to bing on a bad day. You will find action comedies, light hearted comedies, dark comedies and even romantic comedies, so pick from your taste and happy Binging!

Elon Musk Wants New X Users to Pay a Small Fee to Tweet
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X (formerly Twitter) will soon start charging a small fee for new users. With this change, new X users won't be able to post, bookmark, repost, or like content, but they can still follow accounts and browse for free. The fee could be around $1 and is intended to curb the spread of bots on the platform. It's also likely that new users may have to wait for three months to get free posting.

Google Tightens Grip on YouTube: Third-Party Ad Blockers Targeted
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Google has announced that it will now strictly go against third-party YouTube apps and Ad blockers that go against its terms of service. The strict measures to ban Ad blockers tell us that Google is pushing users toward purchasing YouTube Premium, which gives you access to Ad-free video playback and YouTube Music

Chromebook Screen Flickering? Here’s How to Fix it
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Chromebooks aren't invulnerable. One of the issues we see Chromebook users face sometimes is with regards to screen flickering. Thankfully, some of the ways to fix them are by updating your Chromebook, Powerwashing, restarting, connecting to an external display, etc.

List of Trackers Compatible with Android’s New Find My Device Network
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If you want to start using the latest Find My Devices, some of the best trackers that work with Android's new Find My Device network are Pebblebee Clip, Card, and Tag, and Chipolo One Point and Card Point. Other supported devices from Eufy and Jio will soon land in the market.

10 Best Screen Recording Apps You Can Use on Android
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Every Android device comes with an in-built screen recorder these days. However, in some phones like the Pixel series, you don't get a lot of control over the screen recorder. You can't tweak the screen recording quality, frame rate and other settings. This calls for reliance on third-party screen recording Android apps, like XRecorder, AZ Recorder and Mobizen. These are free too, with only certain features like recording at over 60 FPS being locked behind a paywall.

What Is Travel Mode on Vision Pro and How to Use It
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The Apple Vision Pro's Travel Mode is a great way to make the most out of your airplane trip. However, you may have a tough time trying to find the feature if you are new to the Vision Pro experience. To turn it on, head over to the Control Center from the down-arrow button -> Select the Travel Mode icon which resembles the Vision Pro shape. You can also retrace your steps to turn it off, or head over to the Vision Pro Settings to find the dedicated button at the top of the left panel.

Pixel 9 Set to Fix Connectivity Woes with New Exynos Modem
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The Pixel 9 series will be getting a new Exynos 5400 modem that will satellite connectivity and fix the connectivity issues that have plagued Pixels for years. The modem will be coming to the Pixel 9 series, Pixel Fold 2, and a 5G Pixel Tablet which is under development. The feature will ask you a few questions, and will then message your emergency contacts followed by emergency services.

The Android Ecosystem Is Fractured: Here’s Why It Can’t Catch up to Apple
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In this article, I discuss the state of the Android ecosystem in 2024, highlighting the lack of a unified ecosystem. Going over some aspects of why it is that way and what can be done to change or fix it and whether there is a future for a well connected Android space just like Apple's.


How to Make a Post Shareable on Facebook
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This article shows how you can make your Facebook posts more shareable by changing the privacy settings from friends or Only me to Public. If the public option is grayed out, it means your profile is locked, and you must unlock it to allow public sharing.

I Tested Meta AI on WhatsApp And Here’s Everything It’s Capable Of
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Now that Meta AI is available to use from WhatsApp in India, I gave it a shot and in this read, I will be sharing my first impressions with it. It can provide answers to your questions, has access to the latest information, cites sources for the thing it fetched from the internet and can even generate images. So this is my overview and quick impressions of Meta AI.

Select WhatsApp Users in India Can Now Chat with Meta AI
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Some WhatsApp users in India are now getting Meta AI on their app. The feature was previously only available in the US, but is now expanding to other regions. While the chatbot's results are not influenced by users' chat history, it can use their chats with Meta AI for improvements and internal testing.

Apple to Upgrade Mac Lineup with AI-Powered M4 Chip Later This Year
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According to a new report by Mark Gurman, Apple is planning to revamp its entire Mac lineup with brand-new AI-focused M4 chips. The new processors are likely to feature an improved Neural Engine and could support up to 512GB of Unified Memory on Mac desktops. Apple is likely to refresh its entire Mac lineup with M4 across late 2024 and early 2025.

Android 15 Now Lets You Choose a Default Wallet App; Here’s How
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Android 15 Beta 1 is out and it comes with the option to change the default wallet app from the settings menu. This will facilitate NFC payments for your preferred app that you use regularly for making transactions. The feature only works with a limited number of apps as of now depending on the region but wider support should be available later down the line.

How to Enable or Disable Hibernate Mode on Windows 11
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If you use a Windows laptop, you should enable the hibernate mode on Windows 11. It allows you to save your current session and quickly resume the session with all your open apps and files. Hibernation consumes almost no power, as it completely switches off the PC, saving the current state of the session. You can enable it from the Control Panel, Command Prompt, or Registry Editor.

Android 15 Beta 1 Arrives on Pixel Phones: Here’s What’s New
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Google has released the first Android 15 Beta and while it doesn't bring many new features, it brings a few improvements over Android 15 Developer Preview 2. Some of the highlights of this update are the WEP toggle, new Predictive back gesture animations, and TalkBack support for Braille displays that use HIDs via USB or Bluetooth. Besides, Google has replaced the NFC stack with a project mainline one.

How to Go Frame By Frame on YouTube Videos
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If you want to go frame-by-frame on a YouTube video then you can do so by using the "." or "," keys on your keyboard. You can also use the left an right arrow keys to browse each frame after pausing the video. Additionally, slowing down the video's playback speed can also be a helpful solution if you want to analyze something in motion.

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".

OxygenOS 15: 7 New Features OnePlus Should Bring Next
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OxygenOS 14 brought a lot of features but after recently switching to OnePlus, I've realized that the OS could do great if OnePlus adds a few new features and improves some of the existing ones. Some of them are an improved media player, a Desktop Mode, and a Quick Settings revamp.

How to Access and Use Gemini 1.5 Pro API Right Now
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Google has finally given access to Gemini 1.5 Pro API to all users. You can generate the API key from Google AI Studio and start calling the API for both text and image inputs. The API access is currently free as part of a public preview. We have also added some coding examples so go through our guide to understand the documentation.

Gemini 1.5 Pro Now Listens to Audio and Is Available to All
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You no longer have to wait to access the Gemini 1.5 Pro model. Google has made the model generally available to all users via Google AI Studio. You can access a context window of 1 million tokens without paying any fee. In addition to that, Gemini 1.5 Pro can now process audio files too, apart from videos and images.

App Store Not Working? Try These 8 Fixes
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There are several ways to fix App Store not working problems. First, you must verify that your device has a stable internet connection. Second, it's important to check for any system-wide outages at Apple's end. Next, you can restart your device, check the date & time settings, update the software, or reset network settings. If nothing works, you must contact Apple support.

How to Use Guest Mode on Apple Vision Pro
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If you want to let your friends, family members or other close people enjoy the Apple Vision Pro experience, there's a way to go about it. You can make use of the Guest mode on the Vision Pro for an optimal experience. To do so, head over to the Control Center -> Profile icon -> Guest User settings -> Start. The Guest User session ends as soon as the user takes it off. Also, upon starting the Guest User session, you have a 5-minute window to put it on another user. If you don't the mode will be disabled automatically.