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In group calls, people often speak over each other and with Automatic Prominence active, that can get annoying. The constant resizing and shuffling around of tiles is not a pleasing sight. If you don’t like the feature, find it disorienting, or just want to stop using it before an important group call, consider turning it off. So let’s check out how you can stop tiles from resizing or moving around in group FaceTime by disabling Automatic Prominence....

After tinkering with the Chrome Settings for a while, I did manage to switch accounts in the end. The whole process was way too convoluted for something that should’ve been straightforward. It gets easier after you’ve done it once. So, let me show what you must do to switch accounts in Chrome for iOS. Switching Google Accounts in Chrome for iOS To switch Google Accounts in Chrome for iOS, you must first log out of the account that the browser is signed in and syncing your data to at the moment....

My parents came over to our place last weekend and the entire family went for a weekend trip. As usual, we took plenty of photos on my DSLR. Now, after the holidays, I was faced with the simple task of transferring the files to our family WhatsApp group just so that each one of us has the photos directly on our mobile device rather than downloading it from cloud storage or a Facebook album....

This is one feature that is missing from the app on both iOS and Android. There are millions of WhatsApp users spread across the globe so a built-in translate option would make using the app more intuitive. Well, the lack of a native option doesn’t mean there are no workarounds. Here’s how to translate WhatsApp messages on Android and iPhone in a few different ways. 1. How to Translate WhatsApp Messages Using the Google Translate App Using a translation app like Google Translate is the most basic way to translate your WhatsApp messages....

MIUI packs several handy features like the ability to clone apps or create a second space for your private data. However, the Glance lock screen often gets in your way to enjoy a seamless experience. It is an overlay that sits on top of your lock screen and displays promotional content like ads. While a few might be fine with it, many aren’t aware how to disable it. We’ll show you how to disable Glance from your phone’s lock screen....

This comes after an agreement with Dubset for both services. The issue with letting these remixes onto Spotify and Apple Music was always a financial one: how would the original artists get paid? Thanks to Dubset’s MixScan technology, it’s able to identify which song or songs a remix samples and put proceeds toward the original. Now that mixes are allowed on Spotify and Apple Music, what does this mean for you?...

Now that most meetings are virtual, you may use the beauty mode to look better in Zoom calls. Apart from that, Zoom has also introduced video filters to make you look even better with contrast, saturation, brightness adjustments, and more. The good news is, these functions aren’t limited to Zoom desktop apps only. You can easily use them on Zoom iOS and Android apps as well. 1. Zoom App for Mac Let’s start with the Zoom Mac apps, then we will move to the Zoom Windows app and mobile applications....

Though the conventional method of backup and sync is great, it carries a few limitations. For one, you lose your PC’s local storage. Secondly, you can’t use it as a backup system. That’s because the moment you delete a file from your system it gets automatically removed from the cloud storage as well. That’s why it is sensible to use Google Drive as an FTP Server or a Network Drive....

But there’s some good news. Google is at least trying to be transparent about this issue. Instead of burying settings that let you opt out of some of the crazier trackers, they’re now putting a lot of it front and center (not everything of course, this is Google, after all). Google has released a brand new My Accounts page (complete with Material Design goodness) where you can monitor everything related to your account....

Supporting eight Indian languages like English, Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada and etc, the app marks Google’s official entry into mobile payments in India. This app works across iOS and Android platforms. Google Tez will support UPI, allowing users to link their bank accounts and phone numbers with the app. Let us explore how to use Tez in India to make online payments. How to Install Google Tez Similar to any other digital payment app, Google Tez would also require your mobile number to set up....

However, Action Center may not be always effective since the applications and Windows itself updates frequently. Though you can use Problem Steps Recorder to ask for help, you still have to wait for the solution. This is where you might need Microsoft Fix it Center. Microsoft Fix it Center offers automated solutions for Windows products, which updates periodically. You can get the official one-click auto fixes directly from Microsoft, just like an engineer sitting next to you....

You can use Safari extensions on iPad to block unwanted ads, manage passwords, enable dark mode on unsupported websites, and so much more. With the support for extensions, Safari on iPad has truly become a worth replacement for a desktop-class browser. In this guide, we will show you how to add, manage, and delete Safari extensions on iPad with ease. Download and Add Safari Extensions Unlike Chromium-based browsers like Google Chrome, Safari doesn’t have a dedicated extension store....

But one of the problems with Shortcuts on the Mac comes via actually activating said Shortcuts. You can add them to the Dock, and can even add them to your Menu Bar, but those still aren’t as seamless as the experience on iOS and iPadOS. Luckily, there is a solution that you might not have thought of before. How to Use Shortcuts With a Stream Deck All the way back in 2017, long before Shortcuts on the Mac was even an idea, Elgato released a product known as the Stream Deck....

Yes, you heard that right. A new firmware update has been introduced for the Insta360 X3 allowing the camera to act as a webcam replacement. The X3’s 360° view can enhance your meetings with a wider perspective while ensuring quality video output. If you’re wondering how to install the update on your camera, follow this guide. Why Use the Insta360 X3 as a Webcam The pandemic has glamorized online meetings....

Previously we have discussed how you can quickly create a movie from your photos using the Movie Maker tool and today I will tell you another out of the box idea that you can use the movie maker for: using it as a video cutter. So lets see how you can use the Movie Maker as a video cutter to cut out a segment from any video. You know that movie scene you always want to play repeatedly or that part of the speech in a talk....

One week in, almost no one I follow on Instagram is regularly using them. Sure enough, a solid 4 out of 5 times I open someone’s Instagram story, the person is telling friends to follow him on Snapchat. So let’s take a look at why this utter failure of a product is an utter failure of a product, shall we? Instagram Stories Solve a Problem Snapchat Already Solved Instagram solved a problem for Facebook and Twitter users back in 2010....

Slim ICS is a light-weight Android Open Source Project which is just 70MB in size. The ROM only includes the basic functionalities of Android OS and one can install the apps on a need to use basis. So let’s see how we can install the ROM and configure it. Before we Begin Make sure your HTC One X is rooted and has the latest official ClockworkMod running as the default recovery....

Both these headphones are premium headphones and cost north of $350. Hence this brings us to an important question—if the Sony WH-1000XM4 is better than the Sony Evolve2 85? More importantly, is the Jabra Evolve2 is more suited for your needs? Since it will be a long post, let’s get going, shall we? But first, Here are the best PC Blue­tooth adapters for headphonesTake a look at the best wire­less ear­phones with long bat­tery life...

However, many users swear by alternatives like Opera, Firefox, and most recently Kiwi, which offer some amazing functionality that you won’t find on Chrome. In this article, we’ll be taking a close look at the Kiwi Browser to see if it has what it takes to replace Chrome on your phone. App Size Let’s kick things off with the size of both the apps. On my OnePlus 5, Google Chrome takes up 204 MB, while Kiwi Browser takes up just 139 MB....

FIFA’s sole competitor, Konami’s PES has announced several new features of their upcoming edition — PES 2018 — which will be released in the same month as FIFA 18, on September 12, 2017. “It is a game that builds on the foundations of the resurgent series and has taken on board request from our growing fan base. It is also a game with an eye on the future. PES 2018 sees us enter the field more confident and determined to excel than ever” commented Masami Saso, President of Konami Digital Entertainment B....