Communication infrastructure is often among the first to be disrupted during large catastrophe events like Hurricane Milton, despite the fact that communication is crucial in an emergency. Emergency SOS allows you to use satellites to send text messages to first responders when you need assistance if you have an iPhone 14 or later running at… Continue reading
Finally, you can turn off Instagram’s read receipts feature for direct messages. This Is How
Instagram claims to be giving you more control over direct messages, allowing you to modify messages that have already been received and highlight significant exchanges at the top of your direct messages. The ability to finally turn off read receipts, however, is the new feature that excites me the most since it will prevent other… Continue reading
Google Releases Five New Android Features, Including Better Circle to Search and Earthquake Alerts
Google is constantly updating Android with new features to enhance privacy and security, new ways to experience Google AI (such as Gemini Live and Circle to Search), and improved ways to communicate with others, such as the ability to edit text messages after they have been sent. CNET Tech Tips Google is launching five more… Continue reading
Is Your iPhone Not Working Well? Use These Simple Tricks to Speed Up a Slow iPhone
Does your iPhone seem to be running slower than usual? It’s common for your iPhone—or any phone—to become slow with time. It may indicate that it’s time to part with your existing iPhone and get a new one (after trading it in), but it’s not always the case. Cleaning out the “Other” storage on your… Continue reading
The Undiscovered iPhone Camera Capabilities That Produce Incredible Long-Exposure Images
If you’ve ever seen creative photographs of rivers or waterfalls, you’ve probably seen long-exposure images where the water is purposefully blurred to appear smooth while the surrounding scenery, such as the rocks and trees, is still sharp. In the past, you needed a DSLR with filters and a tripod to capture slow shutter speeds over… Continue reading
Guidelines for Cross-Posting to Threads, Bluesky, and Other Social Services
More than a million new accounts are being made every day on the social network Bluesky, which has been growing rapidly lately as people are abandoning X, the former Twitter. tips-tech.png A well-known issue that arises when switching to a new social networking platform is how to manage several accounts without becoming overburdened. Copying and… Continue reading
Use These Expert Tips to Take the Greatest Nighttime Photos on Your Phone
Even after the sun has set, the greatest camera phones available today can capture some amazing pictures. While Xiaomi’s 14 Ultra has really wowed us with night pictures with its huge sensor, the top phones of 2024, such as the iPhone 16 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro, and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, feature outstanding night photography… Continue reading
Does the Always-On Display on Your iPhone Get to You Too Much? Ways to Reduce It or Turn It Off
In September, Apple released iOS 18, which included RCS messaging and a configurable home screen, among many other new capabilities for your iPhone. But in 2023, Apple released iOS 17, bringing with it a new function called Screen Distance that may help you take better care of your eyes. CNET Tech Tips Similar to a… Continue reading
10 Gmail Tools and Advice I Use Every Day
Your inbox frequently has hundreds of unread emails when you get back to work after a holiday. Email isn’t going away, despite the fact that video and chat platforms like Zoom and Slack are essential components of the workday. You most likely understand the fundamentals if you have a Gmail account. Nevertheless, there are a… Continue reading
Seven Windows 11 Default Settings You Should Probably Modify
Windows 11’s personalization features, which range from simple options like wallpapers to more complex settings like privacy settings, are among its greatest features. You’re likely losing out on some of the best alternatives if you haven’t experimented with your Windows 11 settings. Indeed, certain default settings can even be preventing the use of PC accessories.… Continue reading