How to Set Up HomePod mini or HomePod (2022) Apple allows you to set up your HomePod both automatically and manually. While the automatic setup should be the preferred choice, the manual method comes in handy when the setup animation doesn’t appear. Notably, HomePod shows several different status lights to indicate certain things. To figure out what the smart speaker is doing, you should make sure to identify the meaning of each HomePod status light....

Shut Down Your Windows 10 Computer With a Timer In this article, we explain how you can use the Command Prompt, as well as third-party apps, to shut down your Windows 10 computer. This feature will come in handy if you want to keep your kid’s gaming in check or shut down your PC automatically when you doze off while watching a Netflix movie. Both the methods come with their own advantages, so you need to check out both for yourself to see which one fits your needs better....

Split Screen on Windows 11 (2022) Here, we have added three ways to split the screen in Windows 11. You can snap a window with keyboard shortcuts, through gestures, and by selecting predefined layouts. Expand the table below and move to your preferred method. Split Screen in Windows 11 with Snap Layout First, press the Windows 11 keyboard shortcut “Windows + I” to open Windows Settings. Here, open “Multitasking” under “System”....

Stop Personalized Ads on Google and YouTube In this article, we will show you how to stop (disable) personalized ads across all of Google’s services, including, but not limited to, Google Search and YouTube. You will also learn how to block particular categories of ads that you may not feel comfortable with for one reason or another. So without further ado, let’s check out how you can stop, block, disable and opt out of targeted ads on YouTube, Search and other Google services....

Take Screenshots without Using Any Buttons on iPhone Some people have difficulty in pressing the physical buttons, especially the differently abled ones. Therefore, it’s apt to have alternate methods that can make it painless to capture screenshots on the iPhone without having to deal with physical buttons. Thanks to AssistiveTouch, snapping screenshots on an iOS device is incredibly easy. Once you have set it up, all you need to do to snap the screen is just a quick tap....

Transfer Messages from iPhone to Android Devices Since there is no native way to transfer messages from iPhone to Android devices or Android to iPhones, we will be using a third-party app. I have tested many such apps, and I think one of the best ones that can make the transfer without botching the process is Wondershare MobileTrans. The best part about this app is that not only it allows you to transfer SMS messages across platforms, but it also allows you to transfer messages from third-party apps like WhatsApp, Line, and more....

Transfer Netflix Profile to Another Account (2022) We have explained every intricate detail of the new profile transfer feature on Netflix in this guide. But if you don’t wish to allow profile transfers on your account, we have also shared how to turn off the feature. You can use the table below to navigate to the action you wish to perform when using this feature. What is the ‘Transfer Profile’ Feature on Netflix?...

Uninstall Adobe Flash from Your PC Modern web browsers like Chrome, Firefox and Edge Chromium either ship without Flash or it’s switched off by default to protect users from possible vulnerabilities. What it means is that you won’t have to worry about individually disabling the Flash plugin from your browsers anymore. Instead, today we’ll show you how to get rid of Flash from your Windows 10 computer for all browsers and applications....

Use Custom Material You Accent Colors in Android 12 This method uses the custom colors feature of a third-party live wallpaper called “LWP+ – customized Monet colors” (h/t: u/rhamej). Since it is a live wallpaper app, you also won’t get the odd zoom effect on wallpapers. You can download LWP+ from the Google Play Store (Free) or APKMirror via the attached links. Note: The Play Store listing wasn’t updated to identify Android 12 as a supported version at the time of writing this article, at least on the Pixel 3 XL....

View Apple ProRAW and ProRes Media Files on Windows 11 and 10 (2021) We have detailed how you can view Apple ProRAW and ProRes media files on Windows 10, 11, 7, and 8 in this article. Along with that, we have provided a brief explainer on what is Apple ProRAW and ProRes. What is Apple ProRAW? To bring pro-level photography on iPhone, Apple introduced ProRAW with iPhone 12 Pro. You can capture images in Apple ProRAW, along with other formats like HEIF and JPEG, on your iPhone....

The AI backpack is created by an Indian computer vision researcher named Jagdish Mahendran. He started working on the backpack back in 2013 after he saw the daily navigation struggles of his friend who is blind. In 2020, Mahendran won an Intel AI competition for his idea. Initially, Mahendran explored the existing technologies that were developed to help blind people navigate. Later, he came up with the backpack idea that uses cameras and AI sensors to analyze an environment and give instant feedback to the users....

Best ePub Readers for iPad and iPhone (2022) There are plenty of options out there for anyone looking to read ePubs on their iOS devices, and almost any of them should be good enough for most people. However, in case you’re looking for some more advanced features, or something that the other apps don’t offer, we will be looking at some more advanced ePub readers as well. As always, you can use the table of contents to skip over to any app that you find interesting....

10 Best iPhone 6S Plus Screen Protectors 1. IVSO Tempered Glass iPhone 6s Plus Screen Protector With an impressive set of features — such as the lifetime warranty, complete compatibility with 3D Touch feature & the unaffected touch accuracy —, IVSO Tempered Glass iPhone 6s Plus Screen Protector is one of the best protectors for your iPhone 6s Plus screen. This Tempered Glass-based Smartphone protective layer will be capable of ensuring protection from explosions, shocks, scratches, high pressure etc....

Best GarageBand Alternatives for Windows (2021) We have already written about the best GarageBand alternatives for Android, so check that out if you are looking for music production software to use on your mobile phone or tablet. On the other hand, if you are looking for audio editors, check out a curated list of the best audio editing software for Windows, Mac, and Linux. As for this article, here we will tell you about the best GarageBand alternatives (top free and affordable DAWs) for Windows PCs....

Best PlayStation 5 Apps (March 2021) Even though the selection of PS5 apps is still in its nascent stages, there’s a decent set of apps for PlayStation 5 that you can check out. These include streaming apps for PS5, and in this article, we will list some of the best ones you can find. We will also discuss how you can download these apps on your PlayStation console. As always, you can use the table of contents below to directly head over to particular apps you want to read about right away....

Best World of Warcraft Alternatives in 2022 In this extensive roster of games similar to World of Warcraft, we have chosen games that either make a solid match with WoW or topple it in some aspects. Apart from letting you indulge in high-octane battles, these games also offer plenty of opportunities to explore amazing environments. Not to mention, some of them even deliver quite a few side quests to keep you hooked for more....

Best PlayStation 5 Tips and Tricks (March 2021) 1. Turn off Your Controller Mic by Default The new DualSense controller has a lot of cool features including the new Create button, haptic feedback, and adaptive triggers. Plus, it has a mic as well, which means you no longer need an additional mic to voice chat with your friends. However, using the mic reduces the haptic feedback strength, which some of you may not prefer....

Best Drawing Programs for PC and Mac (Updated March 2022) For a digital artist, a drawing program is a huge asset. And thus, choosing the right tool becomes indispensable for both the flow and the imagination. So before unpacking the list, let’s first learn what kind of drawing program you need. You can expand the table below to find various apps and our explainer below. Note: If you are a Chromebook user, you should check out our separate article on the best drawing apps for Chromebooks....

Top Free Music Apps for Android and iOS in 2021 Remember, no music app is perfect. At the end of the day, everything boils down to what your needs demand or what suits your taste better. What may seem to be an effortless pick for me may not sound appealing to you. That’s why I have handpicked a variety of music apps that can elegantly cater to your on-demand music and radio listening....

Sites for Getting Royalty Free Stock Photos (2022) 1. Flickr While there are a lot of websites like Flickr, it is still is one of the biggest photo sharing websites. Most photos are copyrighted and cannot be used for commercial use or without providing the original source. However, there are still many contributors who upload images on Creative Common license enabling them to be used in any way. All you need to do is access Creative Common license photos on Flickr and use them as you please....