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7 New Hidden Window Keyboard Shortcuts You Never Heard Of
Published: December 1, 2024
People use Windows keyboard shortcuts all the time but there are so many of them, it is difficult to keep track of them all. Plus, frequent updates and changes in the UI/UX introduce new shortcuts that are often buried deep. Here are some hidden but useful Windows keyboard shortcuts you may not have heard of. […]
ChatGPT Brings SearchGPT Option to Apple’s Shortcuts App
Published: November 28, 2024
The new searchGPT extension to the Shortcuts app allows you to create shortcuts that directly open a new conversation with SearchGPT inside ChatGPT. It is easy to add the shortcut to the home screen and you can launch it using Siri. Your iPhone must be running iOS 18.2 which will release sometime in December 2024. […]
How to Set Custom Keyboard Shortcut for Window Snapping/Tiling on Mac
Published: September 5, 2024
After many years of waiting, macOS has finally introduced native window snapping with macOS Sequoia. This means you no longer need to install apps like Rectangle or Magnet. However, the default shortcuts don’t work properly, often conflict with keyboard shortcuts of other installed apps, and there isn’t a straightforward way to change them. In this […]
2 Ways to Silence Your iPhone Based on Location Automatically
Published: May 22, 2024
Want your iPhone to silence itself automatically at a workplace, university, or the library? While the Silent switch or the new Action button (iPhone 15 Pro) can do the trick, there’s a clever way to automate this. Let’s see how to silence your iPhone based on your location. There are two ways to do it […]
14 Ways to Fix Keyboard Shortcuts Not Working on Windows 11/10
Published: April 27, 2023
Unable to use keyboard shortcuts on your Windows PC? There may be problems with your keyboard hardware, drivers, shortcut change, or some Windows setting. Whatever the reason that is causing the keyboard shortcuts issue on your Windows PC, we will show every possible way to fix keyboard shortcuts not working on your Windows PC. 1. […]
How to Lock Messages on iPhone With Automation
Published: April 1, 2023
We all receive text messages related to banking, government services, login authentication, and other messages with sensitive information. One reason why you must be looking for a way to password-protect your messages. But unlike Android, there are no native or third-party solutions to lock messages or any other apps on iPhone. Fortunately, there is one […]
20 Best Keyboard Shortcuts for Chromebook for Home Users
Published: January 1, 2023
Want to complete your assignments and projects, or just work faster on your Chromebook? One of the ways to improve productivity and speed is to use keyboard shortcuts. They help you navigate around ChromeOS and enable or disable features instantly. Most Chromebook keyboard shortcuts reduce mouse dependency and help get things done directly from the […]
3 Ways to Change Wallpaper Automatically on iPhone
Updated: September 19, 2023
Lock screen wallpaper is the first thing that you see when you use your iPhone. Seeing the same wallpaper every day will bore anyone. To make things exciting, you can have your iPhone change wallpaper automatically. Let’s check three methods to automatically change the wallpaper on iPhone. 1. Using Photo Shuffle Feature (iOS 16+) iOS […]
3 Ways to Put a Picture on Another Picture on iPhone
Updated: April 6, 2024
Whether you would like to add a photo watermark, merge your picture with another picture, or simply paste a sticker on another photo, you can add a picture on top of another picture (overlay) on an iPhone in the following ways: Method 1. Using InShot App (Free) InShot is a free photo and video editing […]
How to Add File/Folder Shortcut to Android Home Screen
Published: August 19, 2022
Android home screen is customizable to the T. You can place apps, create folders for apps and widgets, and even app shortcuts. However, unlike desktop OS, you cannot add shortcuts to your files and folders on the home screen for quick access by default. But, there are a couple of third-party apps to achieve the […]
4 Ways to Switch Between Tabs on Chrome Browser on Any OS
Updated: November 27, 2023
If you frequently open many tabs on your Chrome browser, you may find it becomes harder to navigate between them. Needless to mention, if you are in full-screen mode, the process becomes more cumbersome. Instead of switching tabs with a mouse/trackpad every time, you can use these shortcuts to switch between tabs on the Chrome […]
How to Create Custom Charging Animation on iPhone Without Jailbreak
Updated: October 10, 2021
iPhone is famous for keeping the iOS layout consistent without any major customization options. So much so that Apple only allowed widgets and home screen customizations with iOS 14 only last year. While Android, depending on make, has incredible charging animations that are eye-catching, iPhone users get a bland battery icon. Let’s change that and […]
3 Ways to Add Contact to Home Screen on iPhone
Updated: October 10, 2021
Having your loved ones on Speed Dial was a common feature on most landlines and feature phones. As contacts are just a tap away on iPhones, speed dial is not available on new versions anymore. There are third-party apps available on the App Store that can help you add contacts to the home screen on […]
How to Fix Chrome Keyboard Shortcuts Not Working Error
Published: January 8, 2021
Shortcuts are a great way to cut down clicking and scrolling time while you’re browsing and working. I had this realization lately while using shortcuts for Zoom calls since I didn’t have a physical mouse and relying on my laptop’s mouse-pad seemed quite a hassle. As most of my work happens on the web, I […]
11 Best Google Sheets Shortcuts That You Must Know
Updated: November 28, 2021
Google Sheets makes way more sense if you’re not in the Microsoft ecosystem and only use spreadsheets to manage your small business. I use it extensively and switching back and forth between keyboard and mouse is really unintuitive. I try to incorporate keyboard shortcuts into my workflow wherever I can, be it Google Docs keyboard […]
4 Ways to Show Battery Percentage on iPhone?
Updated: October 10, 2021
Every iPhone that came out after iPhone X has eliminated one small feature that was extremely convenient. The ability to display battery percentage has been removed due to space constraints, thanks to the notch. It used to be displayed next to where the battery icon sits on the Status bar. It’s a minor problem but […]
How to Get Alert When iPhone Battery Reaches 80%
Updated: October 10, 2021
There are plenty of ways to make sure your battery experience the least amount of stress and one of the methods is to unplug the charger when your smartphone battery reaches 70-80% charge level. That’s why we’re going to set up a notification that would let you know the iPhone has charged to that level […]
3 Ways to Check Your Facebook Friends Birthdays
Updated: October 11, 2021
Whether you use Facebook or not, I’m sure we can all agree, Facebook helps you remember your friend’s birthdays. But there is one small problem, it reminds you exactly on the day of the birthday, usually in the morning. So if you want to plan something ahead, here are all the ways you can check […]
How to Post on Instagram Using Google Assistant
Updated: October 11, 2021
You can use Google Assistant to launch any installed app with your Android. For instance, saying “Ok Google, launch Instagram”, will open the Instagram app on your Android smartphone. But recently, Google rolled out a new feature – Google Assistant shortcut, which now allows users to carry out specific tasks within an installed app. For “Ok Google, […]
How to Customize your iPhone Home Screen on iOS 14?
Updated: October 10, 2021
The iOS 14 has brought the most noticeable changes that are the hot topic of the internet right now, Home Screen Customization. iPhone screens have looked the same since iOS 7 and with the addition of Home Screen Widgets in iOS 14, it has completely changed how your iPhone looks. If you’ve been wondering about […]
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 […]
Quickest Ways to Set a Timer on your iPhone?
Updated: April 22, 2024
The timer on my iPhone comes really handy. From setting a timer in the kitchen to setting it up for a workout session, I use it to the max. But, as you would generally know the Clock app is not the only place to set a timer. I frequently use Siri. However, there are many […]
How to Scan QR code From an Image on an iPhone
Updated: January 1, 2024
Scanning the QR code is easy; you pull out your phone, point the camera toward the code, and voila you just retrieved the information. But, what if you have to scan a QR code from a picture stored on your iPhone? Well, pulling out another phone to scan it is one way to go but […]
How to Create Custom Shortcuts to adjust Volume Controls on Windows
Updated: October 12, 2021
I recently replaced my desktop keyboard with a new one. It is great and keys have a good amount of travel, but it lacks volume control keys. It is a bit frustrating to adjust the volume every time with the mouse. So I have checked online for keyboard shortcuts for volume controls. To my surprise, […]
How to Automatically Login to Any Captive Portal Wi-Fi on iOS
Updated: October 10, 2021
My workspace implements a dynamic captive portal that only allows internet access to users with valid credentials. It is a simple login form that pops up once on every device connected to the network. Even though it takes only a few seconds, I wanted to automate it on the iPhone. In this article, I’ll show […]