How to cast a video from VLC to Chromecast
Muhammad Abdullah You are playing a video on your laptop, and suddenly you want to watch it on a large screen. A Chromecast will help you in casting the video that you…
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How to make your phone feel like stock Android (without root)
Android OS comes in different flavors on different phones. If you have a Samsung phone, you won’t find the same UI on another phone. The user interface of Xiaomi phones…
How to make a bootable USB
A process in which a computer power-ups and starts the operating system is known as booting. Usually, a PC uses hardware installed on the computer to boot it up, but…
A guide to keeping your password secure in 2019
Rizwan Anwar Your passwords protect a wealth of personal information. But hacks and data breaches, phishing schemes, keyloggers, and other tricks used by hackers mean your passwords are more vulnerable than ever.…
How to use any video or GIF as iPhone live wallpaper
Live photos on iPhone seem like something out of the wizarding world of Harry Potter. Potterheads will remember Hogwarts’ live portraits that moved and sometimes talked to people. While iPhone’s…
How to activate two-factor authentication on your account
In the digital age, where passwords are the virtual keys to your “house” or “safe” (or whatever metaphor you use), it’s important to have as many layers of protection as…
How to get “This PC” icon on your desktop in Windows 10
After clean installing Windows 10 on my laptop, I noticed that the This PC icon disappeared from my desktop. While I remember getting that icon back on my Windows 7…
How to enable dark mode in Google Chrome (Windows)
Dark mode is hot these days and everyone seems to be jumping on board since dark mode saves battery on AMOLED and OLED panels, prevents eye-strain and also makes it…
How to install APK files on your Android phone
As rich as the Google Play Store is, it can’t give you access to every app. For example, Southeast Asian countries don’t have access to Pandora, Spotify, or Hulu via…
5 uses for old Android and iOS devices
With smartphones and tablets going on sale frequently, there are times where you might find yourself with an extra Android or iOS device that isn’t being used. Rather than letting…
How to enable Gmail Smart Compose on your Android phone
Gmail Smart Compose was a feature exclusive to Google’s 2018 flagship phones, the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. Smart Compose allowed for Gmail to predict your text and speed…
How to enable Dark Mode in Facebook Messenger for iOS and Android
Facebook Messenger has discreetly rolled out dark mode with their latest update, and there’s a relatively easy way to enable it. While this flew under a lot of people’s radar,…
How to record video calls from Skype
Ali Raza Skype is one of the more popular platforms for both voice and video calls and people regularly use it to keep in touch with their friends and family and conduct…
How to schedule messages on Android and iOS
Amnah Fawad Forgetting a close friend’s birthday or an important date can create a lot of stress. Even setting up reminders on your phone doesn’t guarantee that you’ll send the text on…
How to use old phones/tablets to increase home security
Taylor Welsh When you upgrade your phone or tablet, you may be wondering what to do with the old one. Some options include trying to sell it on the Internet, donating it,…
