This is a U.S. only feature and in order to access this feature, you’ll need to have a mobile phone number added in your Facebook account. We hope Facebook makes this feature available outside United States too because it certainly seems to be a pretty handy one. The above article may contain affiliate links which help support Guiding Tech. However, it does not affect our editorial integrity. The content remains unbiased and authentic....

While there are several benefits to using this format, it is not the only one out there. Today, we will be looking at the DjVu format (pronounced déjà vu) and exploring how it differs from the well-known PDF format. An Overview: DjVu Vs PDF The DjVu document format makes use of novel compression techniques in order to produce files which are both of high quality as well as small in size....

Feels quite dumb when rooting was mandatory to secure privacy. But now that Android has evolved, things have changed. Today we are going to talk about two firewall apps you can install and use on your Android without root access. But before that, let me explain you as to why it’s important to use a firewall. Why is Firewall Important on Android? Firewall on Android devices gives you complete control over the apps which can connect to the internet on cellular or the Wi-Fi network....

Let me take you to the days when our cellular phones were just used to send and receive calls and SMS (remember Nokia 3310 and 3315?) and if at all, there was no signal in the phone, it was as good as a paper weight. So switching off the phone at in flight sounded like a fair deal. As of today, our cellular phones have evolved as smartphones and one can use it for so many purposes to knock the boredom in flights....

Of course there are always those few users who are excited about the changes, but most of us, that includes me as well, simply hated the change. With Windows 10, Microsoft has tried to create a bridge for users who liked the classic Start Menu and those who love the Start Screen. But still, if you really want to go back to what was familiar, here is a complete guide on how you can achieve the classic styled Start Menu on Windows 10....

But that’s not it; the Uber app also tracks your location when you’re using the app in the foreground, as in, while searching for a cab and booking the ride. The app also tracks your location during the ride, until it ends or is cancelled. According to the company, location tracking enhances safety, customer service, pick-ups and drop-offs. But such tracking has also made the users a bit uncomfortable as it raises security and privacy concerns....

If you deal with videos daily, you’d want a tool that serves all your needs – whether it’s editing subtitles, compressing videos, transferring the edited video, etc. Tools like the UniConverter 14 help you with that. UniConverter 14 bundles cool features like Noise Remover, Subtitle Editor, and Merge, which makes it a must-have for content creators. Besides that, the UniConverter 14 supports various video and audio formats. Also, it comes with a clean interface, making it easy to use and edit your videos comfortably....

So, it’s only fair that we pit both the fitness bands against each other. You can discover the salient features and functions to decide which one is more suitable for you. Design and Fit Let’s start with the design of the Xiaomi Mi Band 4. Similar to its predecessor, the Mi Band 4 has a rounded design. The panel sits lengthways along the wrist. You can easily change the panel if you want to pair a few colorful straps....

The Science Behind SuperMeat SuperMeat wants to create real meat without harming or killing animals. This would be done using a technology called cultured meat. It would take extremely small tissue samples from an animal like a chicken, grow those cells in a lab-based environment that simulates that animal’s habitat and the process would eventually result in real meat. The company is boasting that this could change the world as we know it by producing meat in a healthier way that’s cheaper too....

NFC has become such an accepted and trusted technology that the social-media giant Facebook had announced that FB accounts can now be secured with an NFC login system. Much of NFC’s popularity can be attributed to the fact that most of the payments can be made with just a tap on a POS — whether it’s a payment for grocery or a parking ticket. However, as much as it is popular, it’s important to know that NFC payments also has its share of risks and security concerns....

Flippr for Android is an amazing app that gives you the ability to access your favorite widgets on any screen. This allows us to access widgets from any app or game without returning to the home screen. Also, if you are using a third party launcher like Aviate, which takes away the fun of using widgets, Flipper can bring it back not only to your home screen but to your lock screen too....

Setting Up Dropbox Sync This trick won’t work unless your passwords are synced via Dropbox. If you’re already doing this, go ahead and skip this section. If you’re syncing your passwords via iCloud, you’ll need to switch your 1Password to sync over Dropbox. You’ll need to have a Dropbox account before you change the settings. We have written an ultimate guide to managing and securing your passwords. Don’t forget to check it out!...

Skype live ID, in simple terms, is your unique username on Skype. It is referred as Skype Name by Microsoft. You will find it in the settings using Skype Name only. So, it’s nothing different or strange that needs different steps. That is, you can add contacts using live ID on Skype by following the same steps as you would do for an email address or a phone number. Don’t worry if you aren’t familiar with that....

If you have been using MS Outlook calendar to schedule meetings or to maintain your personal timeline, then you will be glad to know that the calendar can show multiple time zones at a single time. We will see how to add them and make things happen. But before moving on let us also have a look at the plane calendar. Steps to Add Time Zone to Calendar Though there is a quick way of getting this done, I will take you through the longer route first and mention the quicker way towards the end....

Microsoft’s Office 365 suite is considered the gold standard in the industry. The products such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and OneDrive have a long list of features and powerful functions to meet the needs of students, professionals, and casual users. Especially, Microsoft Word, which the users commonly refer to as a writing tool, is more capable of simple text, images, and videos. The software even lets you add special characters, math equations, 3D characters, and more....

You do not have to go through the long process of adding the watermark through image editors like Adobe Photoshop or GIMP. Instead, you can use the built-in editor on your iPhone to add a watermark to photos. Or, if you are not happy, you can use photo editing apps for iPhone like Snapseed or Canva. The best part is that the process is simple and barely takes more than a minute....

While some of these unlocks were genuine ones – and by genuine I mean that you were actually in a public place like an office or public transportation – most of them must have been triggered while you were at home or in your car, which were not entirely necessary. I wouldn’t ever mind keeping my device unlocked while I’m at home, as it would just make it easier for me to select the next track on my playlist....

Bvckup creates backups of your important folders. It monitors the original folders for any changes and updates the backup folder accordingly. Hence it can be defined as a folder cloning utility. There are two things which will instantly appeal to you about this free backup software – the uncomplicated interface and the backup speed. Let’s reveal both… Bvckup weighs in at just 478 KB. It runs from the system tray and takes up minimal memory....

backup and restore text messages on an Android phone. However, many people use WhatsApp as their default messaging client as it’s cheap when compared to normal text messaging and supports multimedia files. On a rooted device, we can take the application data backup along with the app itself so that while restoring we get all the WhatsApp messages restored as well. But of you don’t have a rooted device, you will have to take the backup manually using the in-app feature....

If you don’t like the default icons on Windows 11 or just want to give your PC a unique look, we’ll show you how to change the various icons on Windows 11. So, let’s begin. Change Desktop and Taskbar Icons on Windows 11 Let’s start with the Desktop icons first. You can use the Settings app on Windows 11 to change the icons for Computer, User’s Files, Network, Recycle Bin, and Control Panel....