How to Disable Press Home to Unlock on iPhone iOS 10
When Apple first introduced iPhone, defective Home buttons were not uncommon. Because it is used so often, the Home button could be damaged from overuse. The problem is so prevalent that Apple introduced Assistive Touch – an on-screen button that serves as an alternative to the physical Home button. Another alternative the Home button Touch ID which uses your finger print to unlock your device.
With the update to iOS 10, Apple now requires users to press the Home button to unlock their iPhones. Many are frowning on this change because of concerns that it could affect the Home button’s durability in the long run. This tutorial explains how you can disable the Press Home to Unlock option on iPhone and enable Rest Finger to Open (Touch ID).
How to Redeem iTunes Gift Cards Using Your Computer
Buying an iTunes Gift Card is a convenient way to give gifts to the special people in your life. An iTunes Gift Card can be redeemed based on the credit amount on the card. These credits can then be used to buy apps, books, and multi-media files at iTunes Store, App Store, or iBooks Store. Redeeming a card is simple. This tutorial will show you how to redeem iTunes Gift Cards using your computer.
How to Send Secret Messages on Facebook
Facebook now allows you to send encrypted messages to your contacts. An encrypted message is secure, and only the intended recipient can access it. Facebook cannot even access it. To ensure that your encrypted messages are protected, a device key for you and your contact is available for you both to verify. The encrypted message can be set to self-destruct after the recipient has read it. This tutorial will show you the steps you need to send secret messages on Facebook.
How to Transfer Files from iPhone to Google Pixel
Google has entered the smartphone market with a bang. With the introduction of Pixel and Pixel XL, the tech giant joins HTC, Samsung, LG, and Apple in the battle for the top-selling smartphone. As an Android phone, Pixel’s greatest competition is the Apple iPhone. Convincing iPhone users to switch to the Pixel smartphone may not be an easy task. However, Google has offered an incentive by making it simple to move files such as contacts, photos, calendar events and iMessages from iPhone to Pixel. This tutorial explains the steps required to transfer files from iPhone to Google Pixel.
How to Manage Widgets on iPhone
Widgets are mini-versions of your apps that quickly deliver information right to your iPhone’s Home screen, Notification Center, and Lock screen. You can manage your widgets to suit your needs and preferences. You can edit, add or remove, and rearrange widgets on your iPhone. This tutorial explains how to manage widgets on iPhone and iPad.
How to Change Siri’s Voice in macOS Sierra
With the introduction of macOS Sierra, Apple has brought Siri to Macbook. Now Macbook users can use Siri on their laptops just like they do on their iPhones. Similar to the iPhone version, Siri on your Mac comes with the female voice by default, and the language is in sync with system defaults. The default settings are perfectly suitable for most users. However, if you want Siri to speak a different language or if you prefer a male voice, you need to configure the system manually. Fortunately, the steps to change Siri’s language or voice is rather easy. Follow the steps in this tutorial to find out how.
WMP11 – Install Windows Media Player 11 without activating / bypass WGA
This recipe will explain how to install Windows Media Player 11 without having to Activate your windows copy / bypassing the WGA. This requires Winzip or any other .zip extracting program to be installed.
How to Hide Instagram Stories from Specific Followers
The Instagram Stories feature, which is similar to Snapchat stories, lets you share a slideshow of photos and videos that will disappear in 24 hours. These stories appear on top of your followers’ feeds, so they will probably attract more attention and get more views. While the stories will all disappear in 24 hours, you could have some stories that you do not want all of your followers to see. You can hide stories from specific followers using an option inside the app. Let’s find out how.
How to Block Spam Comments on Instagram
The Instagram comment field is a magnet for spam and annoying advertisements from all sorts of accounts. While users can report these comments to the service so that spam accounts get blocked, it is a time-consuming task, and the accounts still keep coming back with different names. Luckily, Instagram has introduced a feature for blocking comments based on keywords. This feature will stop unwanted comments from appearing under your photos, making the comment section cleaner and better organized. If you are an active Instagram user, make sure to turn it on for your account.
How to Secure Your Yahoo Account
You have probably already heard that Yahoo was hacked. In a blog notice posted on Tumbler, the tech giant’s microblogging and social networking website, Yahoo has confirmed that at least 500 million user accounts were compromised, exposing personal data such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, birthdays, hashed passwords, and security questions and answers. Yahoo has a good reason to think that the hacking incident was the work of a “state-sponsored actor.” The company has made substantial efforts to make sure that their users’ accounts are safe. Even if you are not a victim of the attack, the best move right now is to secure your Yahoo account. This tutorial contains the steps you need to take to keep your account safe.
Switch between Wi-Fi and Cellular Data Automatically on iPhone
