Here is how to block ads on your Android smartphone: 1. Block Ads using Adblock Plus App In this method, we have used the Adblock Plus app, made by the same trusty fellows who made the popular Adblock Plus add-on for browsers. Adblock Plus works using reverse proxy, which means, it requests the web servers on behalf of the client (your phone) and then passes on the content as if server itself....
Here, we have mentioned steps for both Android and iOS devices. You can go through the dedicated guide by clicking on the link below. First of all, make sure both your Android smartphone and Fire TV Stick are connected to the same WiFi network. After that, press and hold the “Home” button on Fire TV’s remote for a few seconds. A mini window will pop up. Here, move to “Mirroring” and open it....
Control Android Phone with Facial Expressions (2021) Before we begin, I would like to clarify that the Switch Access feature is not limited to Android 12 phones. I sideloaded the latest beta version of Android Accessibility Suite on the ROG Phone 5 running Android 11, and it worked perfectly fine. If you don’t see the Camera Switch option, download the APK file from APKMirror or try updating Android Accessibility Suite from Play Store when it becomes widely available....
Uninstall Apps on Apple TV (2022) Keep in mind that deleting an app also deletes all the associated data. Also, note that the deleted app will also be removed from any other Apple TVs that use your iCloud home screen setup. Though you can download any app again that you have purchased from the App Store free of charge, your data may not be restored. Delete Apps on Apple TV Using the Second-Generation Siri Remote To get started, select the app you wish to delete....
Disable iMessage Mentions Notification on iPhone While I want to keep the mentions feature turned on for muted groups as it helps me receive notifications for messages that are for me without having to constantly bombarded with notifications for all messages, there are some groups that I want to keep completely muted. The only problem is that you cannot do it on a group by group basis. You can either disable mention notification for all groups or none at all....
Disable Auto Macro Mode on iPhone 13 Pro Series (2021) While we will teach you how to disable the Auto Macro mode on the iPhone 13 Pro series, we’ll also talk about the requirements your phone must meet to get the option. However, if you’re already sure of that then use the table below to jump to the process itself. Why Would You Need to Disable Auto Macro Anyway The new macro mode in the iPhone 13 series mostly does things right....
How to Use Voice Chat on Roblox (2022) While the steps to enable voice chat on Roblox are easy, you will need to fulfill a few requirements before we begin. But if you already know what those are, use the table below to skip to the process itself. Requirements to Use Voice Chat on Roblox Since voice chat is not a feature rolled out for everyone (and might not be, even in the future), you need to pass certain criteria....
Enable Data Saver Mode on Any Android TV For Android TVs running Android 9 or above, you can easily enable Data Saver mode from the Settings page. Just open Settings -> Network and Internet. Here, you will find “Data Saver” just below your WiFi network. Open it. From here, you can enable Data Saver mode on your Android TV and also set data alerts. You will get a toast notification when data usage hits the set limit....
Find out If You’re Shadowbanned on Reddit (2022) What is Shadowbanning on Reddit? Shadowbanning on Reddit refers to the state where you can’t create new posts and comments on the platform. Although you can technically create posts and comment on them when you are shadowbanned, they won’t be visible to anyone except you and the subreddit’s moderators. If you have been posting on Reddit and getting no upvotes, downvotes, or comments on your posts, chances are that you are shadowbanned....
Find Your IP Address on Windows or Mac (2021) Windows, in particular, offers a whole bunch of ways to find your local (internal) IP address, including using the command prompt and the PowerShell. We will detail all the methods in this article. We will also tell you about third-party websites that help you find the IP address of your connected devices. So without further delay, let’s see how you can find the IP address on your Windows 10 and Mac computer....
So, the search giant is now blocking the installation of some Google apps on other Android 11 devices and showing a “Verification Failure” error. If you are also getting errors like “The new package couldn’t be installed because the verification did not succeed” then here is what you need to do. Fix Verification Failure Error on Android 11 (2021) In this method, we will be re-installing Google Play Services to fix the Verification Failure error....
Get a Cape in Minecraft Java and Bedrock (2022) Our guide focuses on both Java and Bedrock editions, so players on any platform with the latest Minecraft 1.18 can get and use capes with ease. Use the table below to explore the different methods to get a cape in this blocky sandbox game. What are Capes and What Is Their Use in Minecraft? Capes in Minecraft are a free-flowing clothing item attached to a player’s shoulders....
Install the New Microsoft Store on Windows 10 (2021) No matter which version of Windows 1o you are running, you can easily install the new Windows 11 Microsoft Store on Windows 10. The best part is that you don’t need to move to the Insiders Program. Just download the files listed below and follow the step-by-step process to install the new Microsoft Store in seconds. Note: I tested the new Microsoft Store on Windows 10 21H1 build, but I am sure it will work on older versions as well....
Lock Hidden Photo Album on iPhone Apart from letting you secure the hidden album, iOS 16 also allows you to safeguard the “Recently Deleted” folder where deleted photos and videos remain available for up to 30 days. From a privacy perspective, this is well-thought-out. Many a time, we tend to delete some personal images and forget to wipe them out permanently. As a result, they continue to exist on the device....
Record FaceTime Calls on iPhone, iPad, and Mac (September 2021) Talking about the requirements to record FaceTime calls, all you need is a Mac and QuickTime Player. Yes, you read that right! Whether you want to save a FaceTime call on your Mac or iPhone, QuickTime is a must. Since QuickTime comes preinstalled in macOS, you don’t have to worry about installing the software or spending any money. Now that you know the requirements, it’s time to go through the steps to record a FaceTime call....
Set Gmail as Your Default Email on iPhone in iOS 14 While the default mail app on iPhone and iPad is good enough for casual users, it’s not optimal for users who have to deal with a lot of emails daily. There’s no smart organization of emails, and even the Smart Folder feature that is available on the macOS Mail app is not available on iPhone. That’s why I prefer to use the Gmail app on the iPhone....
Show Seconds in Windows 11 Taskbar Clock (2022) In this tutorial, we have added four different ways to show seconds in Windows 11 Taskbar clock. Based on the Windows 11 build you are running, choose one of the below methods. Show Seconds in Windows 11 Clock via Settings App (Insider Build 25247 and Later) If you are on the Windows Insider Dev channel (Build 25247 and later), you can show seconds in Windows 11 clock using the Settings app....
Stop Wasting Time on YouTube We’ve included a browser extension, settings you can change inside the YouTube app, app timers, and a few tips based on our usage. If you often find yourself spending hours mindlessly watching whatever YouTube algorithm throws at you, read on till the end to know how you can take control over your YouTube watching habits and spend less time on the platform. 1. Using YouTube Rabbit Hole Extension One of the useful Google Chrome extensions I use to reduce distractions on YouTube is YouTube Rabbit Hole....
Sync Clipboard Across Android and Windows PC (2021) Unlike Apple’s Universal Clipboard feature, you can’t sync images and videos across your Android and Windows devices in Microsoft’s implementation, at least not yet. With that out of the way, here’s all you need to know to sync your clipboard across your Android phone and Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. Requirements To Sync Clipboard Across Android and Windows You can copy and paste text seamlessly across your devices if you meet the following three requirements:...
Enable or Disable Bedtime on iPhone In what could easily be termed as a rather confusing move, Apple has tweaked the process of enabling and disabling Bedtime in iOS 14 or later on iPhone. For a change, the familiar Bedtime tab is no longer located in the Clock app. The tech giant has put it deep inside the Health app; possibly to make the task of handling sleep tracking a bit straightforward for users....
