The mobile YouTube app comes with a handy feature that lets you store videos offline so that you can view them whenever you want, even without an internet connection. While offline videos are convenient, they also take up a lot of your phone’s memory since most of videos are in high resolution. This may become a problem when your phone needs more space for a system update. Luckily, it is possible to delete selected or all offline videos from your phone to make room for more important upgrades.
The Notifications feature on your Firefox OS device lets you know of important activities on your phone such as new SMS, email, or application messages as well as missed calls and other important notices. By accessing the Notifications Panel, you will be able to view, act on, delete, or clear notifications on your device. If you want to know how to view and clear notifications on your Firefox OS device, read on.
Google’s 2-step verification feature provides an extra layer of protection for your account by asking for an additional code which is sent to your phone before you can sign in. This is a great way to keep your account safe from unauthorized access. By default, most accounts using 2-step verification only have one phone number to which the service can send the code. However, it is recommended that you provide one or more backup numbers so that you do not get locked out your account if one of your phones is lost or out of reach. Here is how to add backup phone numbers for your Google Account.
By default, the Notifications feature of the Firefox OS phone is enabled even when it is locked, giving you an easy way to track your phone activities. By simply swiping down on the Home screen, you are able to view your Notifications panel to check if have recently missed calls or messages from other applications. However, you may not want your notifications to be visible on your lock screen. While this feature may seem useful, some people view it as a security threat because they do not want unauthorized individuals to have easy access to their phone notifications. If you are using a Firefox device and want to disable lock screen notifications, then you have come to the right page.
By default, videos on Facebook are played in low resolution even if you have a fast internet connection. Also, when you turn on the HD video setting for your current browsing session, you still need to repeat the step for the next video. Repeating this step can be frustrating if you watch a lot of videos on Facebook. Luckily, it is possible to configure Facebook to play all videos in HD quality by default.
When your Firefox OS is not in use for a few minutes, the system switches the phone’s screen off to conserve battery power. When you try to turn the screen on again, you may notice a lock screen which you need to swipe to get back to your phone. The lock screen is there to prevent the phone from unintentionally opening applications, activating services, or dialing a contact. For security purposes, other phones require a passcode before access is granted. If, for whatever reason, your Firefox phone does not have a lock screen or a passcode, then by all means, set one. This article will guide you on setting a lock screen and a passcode for your Firefox OS phone.
By default in iOS, unread notifications are sorted in chronological order, so the most recent notification will be listed at the top of the list. The way iOS sorts your notifications means that those received at different times, even from the same app, may not be listed in the same section. If your Notification Center is busy, you probably only see the most recent update of your favorite app, while the old updates are way down the list. Luckily, it is possible to group notifications by app. By doing so, managing and dismissing notifications becomes much easier.
In the past, any files that were shared on Google Drive could be downloaded. However, a recent service update from Google has given users the ability to disable downloading for files that are available to everyone. Here is how to use it.
If you ever accidentally delete your notes inside the Notes app, follow the steps in this tutorial to recover them.
By default, photos that you have taken inside Facebook Messenger and photos from your friends will not be saved to the gallery. This is understandable because not all of the photos are worth saving. However, if you often communicate and exchange important photos with friends, saving those pictures automatically can save you a lot of time. Here is how to enable this feature inside the Messenger app on both iOS and Android.
By default, Spotlight indexes most of your files, and they can be accessed by entering search terms. While this is a convenient feature since you do not have to remember the exact location of your files, your secret files may be exposed. Luckily, it is possible to configure Spotlight to exclude specific files from the search result. Here is how to do it.
Even though Gmail’s default interface is satisfactory, you might prefer to spice it up to make working with email messages a bit less monotonous. The good news is that Gmail has a built-in feature to help you do just that. You can even upload your own picture and set it as your Gmail background. Here’s how.
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