Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) has an excellent screen to watch content. You can even browse the web, but it isn’t as straightforward as you might imagine. We’ll show you how to access and use the built-in web browser in your Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen). So, without further ado, let’s get right to it. How to Open and Browse Websites in Google Nest Hub Your Google Nest Hub doesn’t offer a dedicated icon for its built-in web browser....
However, after installing the app, every time I launched it, the phone used to reboot automatically. After checking the comments on the Play Store, I noticed that I was not the only one facing such issues. The app crashed on most of the devices and the pro version which used to allow users to change the file sound was also removed. The last update on the app was on November 24, 2013 so I don’t think it’s in development now....
There are two types of batteries — Lithium-ion and Lithium-polymer — which are prominently used to power all new laptops worldwide and although they are built using different tech, they function in the same way. Each battery can only sustain a finite number of charge and discharge cycles, after which it starts wearing off quickly — irrespective of the device being powered, be it a smartphone, tablet or laptop. So it’s unsurprising if you’re concerned about your laptop’s battery health and how long does it have before you’ll need to replace it....
Often, you end up searching for or watching something personal or embarrassing. Not only do these search queries and videos crop up all the time afterward, but they can also influence your recommendations with even more related videos. YouTube acknowledges that this is an issue, which means that there are multiple ways to delete your search and watch histories. Also, there are a couple of methods to stop the YouTube app from recording your activity on the iPhone....
Traditionally, most smart bulbs come with a companion app of their own via which you can turn them on/off. And if you have opted for a higher variant, you can even control the color. But now, the controls have extended beyond the confines of your smartphone. If you have a smart assistant like Google Home, you can connect the Yeelight bulbs and control them via simple voice commands. Yep, you read that right....
So far, Peach seems to be doing a pretty good job of tackling both issues. It’s a very simple social network that focuses socially on status updates, but arguably more important is its focus on intuitive privacy controls. Peach has an array of options for managing your posts and profile visibility, so here we’ll go through what these privacy options mean to you and how to edit them. How to Change Privacy Settings in Peach First, a quick tutorial on how to actually get to and view your privacy settings in Peach because they’re tucked away under a couple of menus....
While the combo of SUB and IDX file can be used on modern day players like GOM, POT Player, and VLC, they might not be compatible with your phone, handheld, casting devices and your TV. They just need the good ol’ text format subtitle in .SRT format to work and we often download them from many online sources. But then, there’s the issue that has always haunted subtitles and that’s perfect syncing....
However, those are active scenarios. What about the passive scenarios when you are not using the Echo Show? By default, the Echo Show displays a slideshow of quality illustrations showing off its different skills and features that to be quite honest get boring in the long run. Thankfully, this assistant lets you use its smart display to show your photo collection in a slideshow. Modern digital photo frame? Indeed! Now that we have established the basics let’s see how to get it done....
However, if you are using Windows 8 on a desktop or a laptop, you understand the pain of shutting it down or re-powering it. We have covered the various ways to shutdown Windows 8. And, to help you cut down on the steps we also worked on creating a taskbar shortcut for the same. Cool Tip: Windows 8 users may be missing the Hibernate option that used to work as a great session saver on previous versions....
Creating a custom table template on Microsoft Word is quite easy. All you need is the Quick Tables feature on Microsoft Word, and you can create and use the custom table anytime. Here’s how to create a custom table template. How to Create a Custom Table Template in Microsoft Word On Microsoft Word, there is a feature called Quick Tables. It contains several pre-created layouts and table designs that you can edit further....
Whenever things go south, you can use these restore points to go back to the previous state of your PC. Essentially, you’ll be able to undo the bad changes made to your system. This post will cover how to enable, create, and use the system restore point on Windows 10. How to Enable System Restore on Windows 10 As the system restore function doesn’t come pre-enabled on some computers, you need to enable it first so that Windows can automatically create a system restore point before making a system-wide change or tweak....
Nested labels were introduced last year and they have gone a long way in meeting demands for categorizing and sub-categorizing your inbox. Here’s a primer on how nested labels function: Labels are like folders for your incoming emails. But labels are more flexible because an email can be marked with more than one label (you can’t put an email in more than one folder). Nested labels are like sub-folders. Nested labels can be used to further mark out emails that fall under a common label....
Looking for a perfect restaurant for a family outing on the weekend? Or stuck with several hotel options for the summer trip? You can always create a poll in a WhatsApp group and ask other members to vote for their favorite restaurant or hotel from the list. The ability to create a poll in WhatsApp chats and groups is available on iOS, Android, and desktop. Update WhatsApp on Your Phone or Desktop WhatsApp has recently started rolling out polls on mobile and desktop....
Starting a chat with a new contact on WhatsApp isn’t a user-friendly task. You have to save the contact on your phone first, then open it using WhatsApp and only after that, you can start chatting. You can leapfrog all those steps by creating QR codes for your WhatsApp profile. Unlike its siblings — Facebook and Instagram, currently, WhatsApp doesn’t offer a native way to generate or scan QR codes....
One of those features is the ability to theme every single aspect of the keyboard. You can use different backgrounds in Gboard on Android with colors or a custom image. You can go further up a notch on iOS and set individual themes of keys, keystrokes, borders, gesture trails, etc. This level of granular details for theming lets you make your keyboard look the way you want it to. Here’s how you can customize and theme Gboard on your iPhone to its full potential....
However, not all programs allow you to map custom keyboard shortcuts by default. Take Firefox for instance; it offers the standard set of keyboard shortcuts you’d find on most other browsers, but no option to let you map your own. Thankfully, there’s a very simple solution to that problem and that’s what I’ll be talking about in this article. So, let’s jump right into it and see how you can customize keyboard shortcuts in Firefox 67....
However, when it comes to customizing the widgets, Apple has placed several limitations. For example, you can’t play with the widget’s size, nor can you place it just about anywhere on the home screen. That being said, you can pick from several available sizes and styles. At the same time, you can fill the home screen of your Apple iPad with widgets displaying information that you deem important. All you need to do is unlock the screen....
To trim down your Instagram addiction, you can always use the Screen Time function on Android and iPhone. But it’s more of a temporary lock on your Instagram usage. Besides, it’s very easy to bypass the time limit and get extra time for Instagram feed browsing. You can also disable your Instagram account temporarily, but that won’t serve the purpose either. Instead, it keeps the door open for you to go back to the same Instagram addiction in the future....
Deleting a Reddit account is quite an easy process, on both web and mobile devices. However, there is a lot more that you need to know and be aware of before deleting your account. So, let’s understand what happens if you delete the account. What Happens When You Delete Reddit Account Permanently Essentially, no one can see your username anywhere on Reddit. This includes removing your username from your post history, comment history, karma, cake day, avatar, and any other profile information....
The dark mode is almost on every app and is one of the most in-demand features of 2019. You’ll find it on Windows 10, macOS, iOS as well as iPadOS, Android Q, web browsers like Firefox and Chrome, plus many popular apps such as Messenger, Gmail, Twitter, and more. The options to disable the dark mode are also present alongside that. If you use your smartphone at night, it’s probably a preferred option for you compared to working with a bright screen that puts more strain on your eyes....
