Last year, Google updated its Chrome browser on iOS devices with a neat feature: The ability to lock incognito tabs with Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode. Here's how it works. What's the point of locking incognito tabs in Chrome? Chrome's incognito mode stops Chrome from saving your browsing activity to your local history. Now, Google is adding an extra layer of security to … [Read more...] about How to lock your Chrome incognito tabs behind Face ID on iPhone or iPad
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Hacker discovers lock screen bypass bug that affects all Google Pixels
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority A hacker found a bug that reportedly affects all Google Pixel phones. The bug allows anyone who knows the exploit to sidestep the lock screen. The problem was fixed in November’s security update. The last thing anyone wants is for a stranger to gain access to your phone. It’s the whole reason we all go through the trouble … [Read more...] about Hacker discovers lock screen bypass bug that affects all Google Pixels
Different ways to lock and unlock Fn key in Windows 10 and 11
Knowing how to use the functions keys or F-keys on your keyboard can make your life easier. Just a single key from this set can perform two sets of commands, be it a multimedia command or a specific task. By pressing the Fn button together with one of those keys, you can immediately change how the keys work. Doing it every time you use them, however, is not necessary since you … [Read more...] about Different ways to lock and unlock Fn key in Windows 10 and 11
How to customise your iPhone lock screen wallpaper, font, colour, and widgets
When Apple released iOS 16 in September, it introduced the ability to customise an iPhone lock screen. We're not talking about simply changing your wallpaper. Now, you can change a lock screen's entire look, from colors to fonts, and you can add widgets that display information from your favorite apps. You're also able to create more than one lock screen to switch between if … [Read more...] about How to customise your iPhone lock screen wallpaper, font, colour, and widgets
How to enable Dynamic Lock on Windows PC: A step-by-step guide
Microsoft’s Windows 11 and Windows 10 operating systems come with several features that help users in keeping their content safe and secure. While a lot of these features are aimed at safeguarding users’ information from online threats such as malware and phishing attacks, some of them are aimed at protecting this data from physical theft or situations wherein a user’s data has … [Read more...] about How to enable Dynamic Lock on Windows PC: A step-by-step guide
How to Put Widgets on Your iPhone Lock Screen
Your iPhone has lock screen widgets that give you quick access to information regarding your schedule, the weather, and more. You can even tie these widgets to specific Focus Modes so that different widgets appear (or disappear) depending on what you’re doing. These were added in iOS 16. Using the Lock Screen Gallery Tap and hold your lock screen to show the lock screen … [Read more...] about How to Put Widgets on Your iPhone Lock Screen
How to Change the Windows 10 Lock Screen Timeout
By default, Windows 10’s lock screen times out and switches off your monitor after one minute. If you’d like it to stick around longer than that — say, if you have background picture you like looking at or you enjoy having Cortana handy — there’s a simple Registry hack that will add the setting to your power options. First, you’ll need to tackle the Registry to add the … [Read more...] about How to Change the Windows 10 Lock Screen Timeout
Can We Change The Clock’s Position On Windows 10/11 Lock Screen?
The lock screen in Windows 11 and Windows 10 looks very similar. The only noticeable difference is the position of the clock and the date on the screen. In Windows 11, the clock shows up at the top-center of the lock screen, whereas in Windows 10, the clock appears at the bottom left of the screen. Besides that, the font used for the date and clock is different in … [Read more...] about Can We Change The Clock’s Position On Windows 10/11 Lock Screen?
iOS 16 Lock Screen Guide: Widgets, Customization Options and More
Apple overhauled the Lock Screen in iOS 16, introducing all kinds of customization options that let you make your Lock Screen unique. You can choose widgets, customize the colors, and use emojis, photos, or built-in wallpapers. This guide walks through all of the changes that Apple made to the iPhone's Lock Screen, and how to use the new Lock Screen features. Editing … [Read more...] about iOS 16 Lock Screen Guide: Widgets, Customization Options and More
Wyze’s Latest Smart Lock Adds Two Great Features (And Loses One)
Wyze is a popular option for budget Wi-Fi security cameras, smart bulbs, and door locks, but its latest Wyze Lock Bolt is even more affordable, at just $69. Today, Wyze announced and released the new Lock Bolt, a Bluetooth-connected smart lock that’ll help you unlock your door with just a single tap. One of our biggest complaints with the original Wyze Smart Lock was the … [Read more...] about Wyze’s Latest Smart Lock Adds Two Great Features (And Loses One)