Do you lose access to all of its products? Will you still be able to use some of them? Also, how do you restore a disabled Google account? We explain it all in this article. Why Google Disables an Account There are a lot of reasons why Google disables the account of a user, and we shall cover everything below. However, to put it summarily, using your Google account (or any of Google’s services) for activities that violate Google’s policies and Terms of Service will get the account disabled....

We shall talk about what are Disappearing messages in WhatsApp, the meaning of ‘Disappearing messages were turned off’ alert message, what happens by disabling Disappearing messages, and how to enable or disable the Disappearing messages in this post. Let’s get started. What Are Disappearing Messages in WhatsApp If the ephemeral WhatsApp status wasn’t enough, Facebook has launched another similar feature on WhatsApp called Disappearing messages. The feature works for both individual and group chats....

With the new Programmable Taskbar, you can further personalize your Windows experience by changing Taskbar functions for your usage and requirements. Microsoft makes it quite clear that the Programmable Taskbar experience is meant for the new account users and those who log on to Windows for the first time. That means it won’t impact existing users drastically. What else does Programmable Taskbar allow you to do? We will discuss this along with what it means for you, whether you should disable it, and if you want to, how to do that....

And most importantly, can you disable reserved storage? Or is it even possible to do that? That can be puzzling if you are crunched for storage or just don’t like Windows 10 occupying disk space without your permission. So let’s dive right in and find out what reserved storage is, and whether it’s worth your while to go ahead and disable it. How It Works Whenever you perform a fresh installation of Windows 10 version 1903, the operating system will automatically take control of at least 7GB of drive space....

Really, this is the first phone in a while that targets iPhone more than anything else. Samsung has for a couple years now poked fun at its superiority, but generally carved out a nice place for itself in the market. It stopped aggressively going after Apple the way it used to because enough people got on board. Now, Google is taking a whack of its own. You’d probably think this should get Apple riled up....

Here’s how you can fix Facebook posts not sharing to Instagram. 1. Enable Instagram Account Toggle in Facebook Let’s go through the basics first. You need to make sure the Instagram sharing toggle is enabled in the Facebook app for iPhone and Android. Follow the steps below. Step 1: Open the Facebook app on your iPhone or Android. Step 2: Tap on Create post area. Step 3: Once you compose an update, tap on the little Instagram icon with a drop-down at the top....

However, recently Evernote changed their pricing policy and it was nowhere near the nominal charges I had in mind. The premium Evernote plans now costs $7.99/month or $69.99/year and the Evernote Plus costs $3.99/month or $34.99/year. Well, you might ask me as to why these prices look ridiculously expensive to me? The fact that Microsoft Office 365 Personal costs the same as that of Evernote Premium. Moreover, compared to just a note-taking app, I am not only getting the Office 2016 application suite but also 1 TB of cloud storage....

The device landed in our office a week back, and since then it has been undergoing an array of tests so as to prove that it’s worth the money. So, here we are, with the full review of the Xiaomi Redmi 4. The Xiaomi Redmi 4 boasts itself to be the successor of the Redmi 3S that was launched in 2016 and sports a few subtle changes over its predecessor....

Before we start, you need to be running iOS 7 on your iPad (or a compatible hardware) to take advantage of all of these tweaks. You of course need your iPad to be jailbroken and running Cydia. Check out this handy guide to learn how to do just that. So, iPad users, all set? Here are the ten best jailbreak tweaks you should try out. 1. RecordMyScreen If you are looking for a screen capture app, this is it....

With the launch of iPhone 14 and 14 Pro, older iPhones also received an update to iOS 16, and the highlight was the depth effect on the lock screen. However, today’s focus is on Dynamic Island, and here are some cool wallpapers you can try. 1. Bert Sesame Street Dynamic Wallpaper We’ve all grown up watching cartoons, and Sesame Street has to be one of our favorites. What’s amusing now is that Bert’s unibrow perfectly aligns with the Dynamic Island, and does give you a fun wallpaper that takes you back to your childhood....

Let’s take a look at some of the best hidden Google games that you can play right now. 1. Dino Run (Chrome) Most people who work online for a living don’t move away from their computer when there is no Internet connectivity available. Enter the T-Rex. One of the fiercest predators to walk Earth. Try opening any website in Chrome, and you will get the No internet error. Now press on the ‘Space’ button on your keyboard to begin the game....

In this post, we have compiled some of the most recent and evergreen useful tips and tricks of Google Maps that you should use in 2019. Take a look. 1. Use the AR Mode for Better Viewing If you use Google Maps’ walking directions frequently, you’ll love the new AR mode. Available to Local Guides level 5 and above (for now) this one makes it easier to see the directions that you should be taking....

The social network now introduces a new feature for Facebook Watch. Dubbed as Facebook Watch Party, it provides a fun co-viewing experience online. If you are a newbie to Facebook Watch Party, here are 14 interesting things that you should know about it. But before that let’s first understand the new feature in detail. What is Facebook Watch Party Remember how you used to call people to your home to watch a movie together?...

read digital ebooks , and in that aspect it delivers in spades. So, what if you want to enjoy all the benefits of Kindle ebooks but you don’t want to get broke while doing so? 1. ManyBooks With more than 29,000 thousand titles available in different formats, ManyBooks carries some of the best free ebooks for your Kindle. Ebooks on the website are not only easy to get, but are also ranked by popularity and rating, which immediately makes the best and most popular works stand out from the rest, reducing your search time to almost zero if what you are looking for are the best of the best free Kindle ebooks....

Bidding adieu to the nonsensical tv series catering to the old school thought process, a number of web series have come up in the past few years and are providing video content that the youth can relate to. If you’re thinking of what to watch in your free time, then check out these web series as soon as possible. 1. Pitchers The Viral Fever’s (TVF) web series Pitchers, which was launched in 2015 on the company’s YouTube channel as well as their official TVF Play website, has gathered much acclaim, so much so it has made it into IMDB’s top 250 tv series list....

Windows Start Orb icon, commonly known as Windows key or the Win Key. Somehow this key is hardly used as most people are unaware of the functions associated with it. In that case, let me assure you that there’s a lot more to squeeze from this amazing key. Today we will share the best Windows key shortcuts that could incredibly enhance your everyday computing productivity. Note: These shortcuts have been tested on Windows 7 and most of them will work on Windows Vista too....

Almost all the devices come with power saver aka low power modes which often kicks in when you are left with the last 10 to 15% of battery juice. Marshmallow comes with a built-in feature called Doze that promises to increase battery life by optimizing background apps. But the feature is still limited to just 5% of the Android devices. For the rest 95%, here are some battery saving apps that you can install to maximize the battery life on your device....

Fortunately, since Instagram has loosened up on its API restrictions, more third-party apps have come to the rescue in recent years. In fact, it’s now possible to have a nearly complete Instagram experience on the Mac. These three apps available in the Mac App Store let you direct message in Instagram, upload your photos and of course browse through your feed. 1. Upload Instagram Photos with Uplet We’ve actually written about Uplet before on Guiding Tech, but it’s still arguably the best way to upload Instagram photos from your Mac....

The main advantage of these laptop docking stations is that they allow you to connect seamlessly to quite a few peripherals. And by connecting to external displays, you get to enjoy the full desktop mode. It’s a one-time setup, and once done, you can connect/disconnect at the snap of a finger. So if you wish to increase the functionality of your M1 MacBook Air, here are the best docking stations that you can buy....

In the past, if you received a ZIP file on your PC, you would have had to rely on a third-party tool to open it. One of the popular third-party tools was WinZip. But, if you own a Windows 10 or 11 PC, you can easily zip and unzip a ZIP file. Here’s how to do so without any third-party apps: Unzip a File Using File Explorer The Windows File Explorer offers a convenient way to access files and locations on your PC....