If you have upgraded from Windows 10 to Windows 11, you will notice that your taskbar is just not quite as flexible — and probably not as useful — as it once was. The old, familiar Start menu with its customisable Live Tiles, for example, is no longer available. The…
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The New Tab Group tool on Microsoft Edge was released this month September following the launch of version 93 of the browser. With it came plenty of other new features, such as the new shopping and vacation planning services. This feature had been available in Edge browser for a few…
Microsoft has provided testers with the latest version of Windows 11. This release came following several months of the company testing the operating system. This is the penultimate step before it’s made available to existing devices on October 5th. You can upgrade to Windows 10’s Release Preview today and get…
After the release of Apple’s iOS 15 update, some users reported strange behavior on Instagram. If your iPhone’s ringer switch is set to silent, stories play with no sound. A new upgrade which rolled out last Friday seems to have fixed the problem. Silent videos can seem like a benefit…
Microsoft does have a procedure for managing Android notifications from within Windows. This method allows you to view notifications from your Android mobile as they show up on your Windows 10 PC, as well as pull up your whole SMS log and any backlog messages. You may also respond to…
As Facebook faces a new PR crisis in the aftermath of the latest Facebook Files investigative report series, the corporation is also attempting to bring more transparency into its operations, as well as supervision over how its algorithms choose what users see in their News Feed on a daily basis.…
For some time now, Slack has discussed going beyond text-based messaging. Today, the company is introducing its new Clip feature, which lets teammates shoot brief video messages and share them in Slack channels. The company’s CEO, Stewart Butterfield, sees the new tool as a method to interact with coworkers when…
Sources told 9to5Google that Google may be working on a second foldable Pixel phone. The device is reported to be under development under the codename “Jumbojack,” which is mentioned in a future version of Android 12 that 9to5Google calls “Android 12.1.” This is Google’s newest foldable codename, following rumors of…
TikTok is currently experimenting with a new feature that would allow users to pin specific videos to the top of their profile display, making it easier for them to show off their best work to others. Sam Schmir’s example, though posted by social media specialist Matt Navarra, confirms that the…
There have been claims that social media platforms have caused more division and angst through sharing and engagement, while activist groups use the same platforms to spread misinformation and fake news in order to influence public opinion. One cannot deny that we are more politically divided today than we were…
A vast majority of the population of smartphone users spend a lot of time on their devices. Whether it’s for work, play, or just catching up with friends, apps are becoming the predominant entry point into the lives of people digitally. For an app to function properly, it often needs to ask for…
It’s rare for an Android phone to get stuck in a boot process. The issue may develop when you download a new update or install an app from an unexpected source. And even though your troubleshooting may seem like a restricted option, you can still get past the boot screen.…
With the inclusion of Vimeo’s video creation platform ‘Vimeo Create’ into the Facebook Business Suite, the Social Media Giant hopes to assist more small and medium-sized enterprises (SMBs) with video marketing. In this video, you’ll see how easy it is to use Vimeo Create to create and edit videos, as…
iCloud Passwords and other services continue to be supported by Apple for Windows devices. The problem happens when the iPhone fails to connect to a Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC without a warning sign. Thank goodness there are several checks to resolve the problem. 1. INSPECT THE DATA CABLE…
On the occasion of the upcoming Christmas season, Instagram has released a new guide to help brands make better use of the platform, focusing on the Shop and other eCommerce features. ‘Holiday Szn’ offers tips on key promotional and eCommerce tools, as well as links to more in-depth synopses and…
Now that WhatsApp has a new local business directory, Facebook is taking the next step in turning it into a critical connector for more functions. WhatsApp users can now tap on ‘Businesses Nearby’ in their contact list to see a list of active local business profiles in the app. Through…
While competitors like OneDrive and Dropbox have tried, they have been unable to compete with Google Drive’s growing popularity. Almost everything about Google’s Cloud Storage is perfect, with the exception of the upload speeds. When using Google Drive for Android, you may come across an incomplete upload. In the Android…
Instagram wants as many people as possible to use Reels, as it works to counter the rise of TikTok, while also aligning itself with rising usage trends. On this front, Instagram is currently testing an internal feature called ‘Montage’, which allows users to convert their Instagram Stories frames into short…
LinkedIn has finally jumped on the dark mode bandwagon, launching the alternate display option in both its mobile app and desktop. For example, as you can see here, the new dark mode gives the LinkedIn app a different look and makes it easier on the eyes in low-light conditions. And…
As part of your social media marketing strategy, it’s important to take a broader view of consumption trends and consider how people use social apps to connect in different ways over time. Social media usage trends have changed over the last decade, as shown by the emergence of live-streaming, social…