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Techcrunch recently reported that, due to what the company described as a “bug,” Truecaller users in India were being signed up for Truecaller Pay without their knowledge or consent. Personally, I’ve always been leery of the app. Truecaller extracts all contacts from people who’ve signed up for it. This means you can be listed even if you’ve never used the app. When privacy and consent are being ever-more important talking points, it might finally be time to get Truecaller out of your life, once and for all....

Reply to Instagram Comments with Reels Instagram refers to the feature as Reels Visual Replies. It further integrates the Reels functionality in the core Instagram experience. It basically allows users to reply to comments on his/her reels with another reel. The created reel will appear as a sticker in the comments. Let us show you the functionality in action. Add Reels as Reply in Instagram Comments First, we will show you how to add a reel as a reply in Instagram comments and then we will answer frequently asked questions in a separate section....

WhatsApp is owned by the social media giant Facebook and is known to offer some incredible features. One such feature was released in 2017 which allowed people to delete their messages. With this feature, you can delete text messages, shared photos, video, audio files and sent items. If you delete a message, the recipient will only see a note saying “This message was deleted” instead of the actual message. However, as per some recent developments and updates, there’s a way by which you can see all the deleted messages....

The capacity to make new acquaintances is an integral part of the site. But have you ever wondered how many friends you have on Snapchat? Learn how to view your Snapchat friend count and get advice on better managing your account. You’ll be able to easily keep track of your connections on the platform. So, if you’re ready to find out who’s on your friends list and take control of your contacts, let’s get started!...

Set ‘Out of Office’ Message in Teams When you configure and set an ‘Out of Office’ Message in Microsoft Teams, anyone who tries to contact you during your absence from Office will receive your set ‘Out OFF Office’ message. Depending on your choice and company requirements you can let your contacts know the start and end time for your ‘Out of Office’ period and provide reasons or more information about your absence from the Office....

How to set up a Remote Desktop on Chromebook Just like every other Remote Desktop setup, you’ll have to keep the PC at your work on and connected to the internet. Otherwise, this method won’t work. As this method uses a Chrome extension, it works on all the platforms which support chrome including Windows and Mac. So whether your host computer is a window or Mac, you are good to go....

Share Google Calendar You can share an event or the calendar itself. Google also allows you to create multiple calendars making it easy to keep personal, professional, and public events separate. These events and calendars in Google Calendar can further be controlled using permissions. Let’s explore all the sharing options available in Google Calendar. Share Specific Event With Someone in Google Calendar Sharing a specific event is as straightforward as it can get....

Change Microsoft Account to Local Account in Windows 11 When you setup the Home Edition of Windows 11, it prompts you to use an existing Microsoft Account or create a New Microsoft Account. When the computer is setup, you will find yourself logged-in to a Microsoft User Account, which Windows 11 automatically creates on your computer during the setup process. Depending on your choice, you can either continue using the Microsoft Account or Convert the Microsoft Account to a Local User Account, which removes the Microsoft Account from the computer....

Sync Strava With Mi Band Without Any Third-Party App Before we get to the process, we would need to install an additional app called Zepp (formerly Amazfit). But, post the setup, you can uninstall the Zepp app and the sync would work just fine. The summary of the entire process is as follows. Download the Zepp app Login into the Zepp app using the same Mi ID as your Mi Fit app With the Zepp app, go to Profile > Accounts > Strava Link your Strava account by logging in to your Strava account...

One of the app’s features is the “Last Active” status, which shows when a user was last on the app. This feature is useful when your friends are online and available tо chat, but it can also be used to determine when someone was last on the app. See how to tell the last time someone was on Snapchat and provide tips for determining the last time someone was active on the app....

Stop Automatic Updates in Windows 10 Windows 10 offers Feature Updates (New Version of Windows 10) twice in a year (spring and fall) and monthly Quality Updates (maintenance and security). Quality Updates (AKA Cumulative Updates) are smaller in size and install within minutes on the computer, while Feature Updates take up a long time. On both Windows 10 Home and Pro Versions, the Quality Updates can be delayed or deferred up to a period of 35 days....

Uninstall Updates in Windows 10 Microsoft services its Windows 10 operating system by providing “Feature updates” (Every 6 months) and “Quality updates” on a monthly basis. Feature Updates are major operating system updates that are made available to Windows 10 computers by Microsoft twice a year (Spring and Fall). Quality Updates (also known as “cumulative updates”) are minor updates that are automatically downloaded and installed on your computer every month (second Tuesday of every month)....

Release Locked Files in Windows 10 The most common reason for the problem of locked files in a collaborating environment is due to the File being accessed by one of the shared users and left open overnight. As you must have realized, the easiest way to unlock locked files is to locate the computer where the file has been left open and simply close the file. If you are unable to get hold of the person that has left the file open, you should be able to unlock the locked file using steps as provided below....

Update Apps on Android Phone It is common for Android App Developers to release security updates and also release feature updates to introduce new features, fix bugs and improve the overall functionality of Apps. Depending on your preference, you can either setup your device to automatically download updates or manually download updates, whenever they become available. Setting up your device to automatically download Updates ensures that you are always using the latest version of Apps on your device....

Update Device Drivers in Windows 11 By default, Windows operating system is designed to automatically download and install all essential driver updates as required for proper functioning of all hardware components on the computer. If this does not happen, drivers can become outdated and incompatible with Windows OS, resulting in performance issues and other problems on your computer. In such cases, you can find below the steps to manually Update Device Drivers on your computer....

Upload Private Videos to YouTube Follow the steps below to upload a private video to YouTube from a laptop or desktop computer. Open YouTube on your Laptop or Desktop Computer Next, click on the Upload button located at top right corner of your screen. In case you are not logged in, you will be asked to login to your Google account Next, you will see the options to upload Video to YouTube – By dragging and drop, clicking on the Up Arrow and also other options like importing Videos from Google Photos (See image below)....

Florida LLC Name Search Find a business name The first step to starting a successful llc is naming it. You can use Florida’s Business Entity Search to find the preferred name, and you can also get a domain name for your LLC. In addition to choosing a name for your business, you must also file an Application for Registration of Fictitious Name to formalize your business. You can do this by visiting the Florida Division of Corporations website....

What Is Digital Wellbeing Dashboard Digital Wellbeing Dashboard shows how much time you spend using your smartphone, which apps you use most frequently, and how often your phone is unlocked. It tracks all your activities on your phone, including notifications you receive. Additionally, it offers a range of tools to help you stay focused and productive with your smartphone. Here is how you can access the dashboard and view your screen time data....

Get Internet Explorer in Windows 11 Even though Microsoft Edge was the default Web browser in Windows 10, Internet Explorer was still available for use on Windows 10 computers. However, Microsoft has totally removed Internet Explorer from Windows 11 and the only way to use Internet Explorer on a Windows 11 computer is by setting up Microsoft Edge to open websites in Internet Explorer. Depending on your preference, you can either set Microsoft Edge to either open only incompatible sites in Internet Explorer or open All websites in Internet Explorer....

How to Enable and Use Chromebook Voice Typing You can type using voice on Chromebook in two ways. Firstly, use the system-wide speak-to-type feature, and secondly, use the voice typing on the on-screen keyboard. Let’s dive into both methods. Method 1: Use System-Wide Speech to Text You will need to enable the Dictation feature in Chromebook accessibility settings before you can start using this method. Note: This method works on both touch and non-touchscreen devices....