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This Is the Best Way to Lock WhatsApp Chats on Phones
Published: March 29, 2024
WhatsApp is a great way to keep in touch with friends and family. At times, you may want to keep some chats secret from them. Whether you are planning a surprise, in touch with your ex, or some professional chats with sensitive data – you can lock those conversations using a secret code. That prevents […]
2 Ways to Lock Apps in iOS 17 on iPhone
Published: September 22, 2023
It’s no secret that you can lock apps on iPhone using the Screen Time feature. But what if I tell you that there’s another simpler and hidden way to lock apps in the iPhone? Yes! You read that right. Apple has hidden an app lock feature in the Apple Shortcuts app. Let’s check two different […]
How to Password Protect PDFs on iPhone
Updated: October 10, 2021
I recently wanted to lock a PDF on my iPhone but there is no native way to do it and online services may have some privacy issues. Thankfully, there are a lot of third-party apps that let you lock your PDF. However, most of them ask for money or put this small feature behind a […]
How to Lock Instagram with FaceID without Jailbreak?
Updated: October 10, 2021
Even though WhatsApp for iPhone lets you lock app with Face ID, I still wish more apps would allow it. For instance, I use Instagram extensively and would like to keep the DMs locked with FaceID. As there is no native FaceID to lock your Instagram, we have the next best thing. Let’s lock Instagram […]
How to Password Protect your Photos on iPhone
Updated: October 10, 2021
iPhone has a native way to hide photos and videos in the Photos app. Simply select the photo you want to hide, tap on the Share icon, and select the “Hide” option. However, this isn’t full proof. It only hides them from ‘Moments’ and “Albums”. Anyone can see your hidden photos or videos by going […]
How to Lock Notes with Touch ID/ Face ID on iPhone?
Updated: October 10, 2021
The Notes app is a great way to quickly jot down your thoughts, important info, and even your Dear Diary secrets. If you’re worried about prying eyes looking at your iPhone and reading your private notes, you can set up a password, Touch ID, or Face ID on individual notes, and keep them safe. Let’s […]
How to Lock your Mac Screen with an iPhone
Updated: October 10, 2021
While Apple Watch does allow you to unlock your Mac without entering the password, there is no way to remotely lock your Mac. One workaround to this problem is to use third-party apps such as MacID and NearLock. But if you are looking for a native way to remotely lock your Mac using your iPhone, […]
How to Hide Photos on Android and Why They Aren’t Failsafe
Updated: February 27, 2020
Whether it is a vacation picture with your significant other or a picture of your half-naked body, everyone has pictures they don’t want others to see. At the same time, they are in no mood to delete them. While there are several ways to hide specific pictures and videos in the gallery, we hardly think […]