Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority Practically all of us use Gmail regularly or have used it at one point in our lives. The email service from Google is preloaded on most good Android phones sold outside of China, and a Google account is also recommended to enjoy your Android experience. If you’ve already made a Gmail account for yourself, why not make the best use of … [Read more...] about 7 Gmail tips and tricks you should know
Chrome’s Make Default button breaks after the recent Windows Update
The dedicated button for setting Chrome as default stops working for Enterprise and regular users following Microsoft’s new update for Windows Back in 2022, Google updated Chrome with a dedicated Make Default button. In a single click, it allowed users to change the default browser to Chrome without fiddling with OS settings. The feature worked flawlessly for eight … [Read more...] about Chrome’s Make Default button breaks after the recent Windows Update
How to disable the persistent home screen search bar on iOS
Newer iOS versions display a persistent search bar on the home screen. Here's how to disable this intrusive UI element to simplify your iPhone's look. Readers like you help support XDA Developers. When you make a purchase using links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Read More. If you've recently bought a new iPhone, such as the iPhone 14 Pro Max, … [Read more...] about How to disable the persistent home screen search bar on iOS
Google accounts now support passkeys for password-less login
You can now login to your Google account without a password, thanks to passkey support. Google has a vision, and that vision is that in a few years' time, you won't need to use a password anymore to log into any of your online services. That means it's a lot harder for someone to hack you, and it means that you will also have an easier experience logging in to all … [Read more...] about Google accounts now support passkeys for password-less login
How to stop desktop files from syncing to iCloud on macOS
Desktop files on your Mac can occupy a large chunk of your iCloud storage quota. This how you can stop these files from syncing to iCloud on macOS. Readers like you help support XDA Developers. When you make a purchase using links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Read More. If you recently bought a new Mac, such as the MacBook Pro (2023), and … [Read more...] about How to stop desktop files from syncing to iCloud on macOS
How to use multitasking gestures on a Samsung device for split-screen and pop-up view
Multitasking gestures on Samsung Galaxy devices can help you finish tasks faster, and they’re available on foldables and traditional phones. Trying to complete important tasks on a smartphone can be tricky since you usually have to keep switching between apps. Things like booking a flight, trying to make online purchases, or checking up on work can be stressful on … [Read more...] about How to use multitasking gestures on a Samsung device for split-screen and pop-up view
What is Apple Rapid Security Response and how does it work?
Apple's new system for security updates might seem confusing, but it should be simpler. Back in 2022 one of Apple's less focussed-on announcements at WWDC was that it had a new system ready for deploying important security updates to its devices. Rather than requiring full software updates, Rapid Security Responses (as they're called) will let Apple push small … [Read more...] about What is Apple Rapid Security Response and how does it work?
Meta Quest 2 tips and tricks: How to get more out of your VR headset
The Meta Quest 2 is a great VR headset that's highly flexible and a lot of fun to play with. There are a few things you can do to get even more out of it though, so we're here with some tips and tricks to help you make the most of your favourite VR device. Pocket-lint Keep your Quest 2 up-to-date It might seem obvious, but it's well worth keeping your Meta … [Read more...] about Meta Quest 2 tips and tricks: How to get more out of your VR headset
How to connect BeReal and Spotify accounts
A new integration means you can share your audio choices on BeReal - find out how, right here. Spotify BeReal has cemented a place as a welcome change from other social media apps, in that it keeps things simple and stays in its lane by letting you post snapshots of what you're up to in real time. Until now, though, if you wanted to soundtrack your clip with … [Read more...] about How to connect BeReal and Spotify accounts
The 6 Best Uses for ChatGPT 4
Access to OpenAI’s GPT-4 model, whether in ChatGPT or through the API, is still much more limited than GPT-3.5. This means you have to be selective about what jobs you give to the big-brain version of GPT everyone’s talking about. ChatGPT 4’s Current Limitations To use GPT-4 with ChatGPT at the time of writing, you must be a paying ChatGPT Plus subscriber. Additionally, you … [Read more...] about The 6 Best Uses for ChatGPT 4