The battle to take over desktops began with Android phones getting a split screen mode followed by Picture-in-picture (PiP). The latter was introduced in Android 8.0 Oreo and lets a user check other apps while continuing to play the video in a small floating window. Our beloved YouTube app also supports the Picture-in-picture mode. However, many users are reporting that the PiP isn’t working for them. Fret not. Here we shall tell you how to fix it....

One of the reasons was Apple’s decision to use Bing as the default search engine for Siri. The company changed its behavior to Google with an exclusive partnership with the search giant in 2017. Now, the default Siri search, iOS look up (Spotlight), and Safari browser are powered by Google. And while the majority is fine with it, the move has left some concerned about privacy. After all, Google isn’t best known to respect user privacy....

Like emojis, stickers also convey emotions better than simple text. Some stickers also have text on them, so you get two benefits in one. WhatsApp stickers come with many features of its own. You can add them to favorites, group them, etc. You don’t need to explore them on your own. We have done the work for you. Here’s everything that you need to know about how to use WhatsApp stickers....

Apple has steadily added privacy features with each iOS update, but this year, the iOS 14 update is worth downloading for privacy protection alone. They include Privacy Reports in Safari, recording indicators, an option to share approximate location with apps instead of precise locations, and more. In short, iOS 14 should make you and your data safer than ever. But it’s important to know where these various features are and how to use them....

Instagram is finally boarding the 15-second video trend. What gives it an upper hand over many other rivals is the smooth integration with Instagram. Instagram not only offers massive exposure and audience to Reels right from the start but also allows it to create perfect content with all the head-turning filters and effects that the app already comes with. If you are facing troubles accessing TikTok or want to try out something new but in a familiar avatar, then it’s right time you give Instagram Reels a worthy look on Android or iPhone....

One the most common statements that I get from people when I tell them I work from home is, “It’s so great as you save a lot of travel time.” Another friend would say, “But don’t you get bored working alone?” The answer to both these statements is “yes”. Working from home has much more to it than just working for hours in your pyjamas. In order to master the art of working from home, you need to have the right essentials and setup to make this experience productive as well as fun....

Look no further. We at Guiding Tech have got our hands on the brand new device and have compiled a list of the most frequently-asked questions. Why? To help you make an informed decision, of course. So, without further ado, let’s jump right in! Q1. What are the Specifications of the Redmi Note 5? Q2. What is the Camera Configuration of the Redmi Note 5 Camera? Q3. What are Some of the Main Features of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5?...

You can use these fonts in all the Microsoft Office applications and even in image editing software like Photoshop. So let’s see how you can install Google Web Fonts on your Windows 10 PC. You can achieve this in 2 ways. 1. Manually Install Google Fonts Head over to the Google Web Fonts website. You’ll find a scrollable list of fonts with the live preview. Now choose the ones that you like and add them to your collection....

However, that was a built-in feature of Samsung Galaxy S7 and when I got home (with the OnePlus 3), it was time to find an app for that. Now the thing is, there are quite a few apps that claimed to do the task, but only a few were able to accomplish what I was looking for. So let’s have a look at them. If you prefer video over reading the article to see the apps in action, we have created one for you....

Previously we had shared about how to make your monitor display eye-friendly as the day passes. Here, we’d like to share some Chrome extensions that will make your Chrome browser easier on the eye in the dark, as you browse the web. 1. Turn Off the Lights Turn off the lights is a feature pack Chrome extension to control how web pages should be displayed at night. It turns the background of web pages to black so that you can easily ready the text or watch videos without straining your eyes....

If that’s the case, the following apps will let you send texts for free as long as you are connected to Wi-Fi or have a data plan. The apps reviewed here today allow users to send and receive messages from any number worldwide but they are of course supported by ads. 1. Textfree Textfree is easy to setup and makes it very simple for users to fully enjoy the app’s experience....

This wouldn’t be an issue if I were using Google+ or Facebook. I could just paste the text in the status field, wrap it in quotes and call it a day. But thanks to Twitter’s 140 character limit, that’s virtually impossible. At times I barely have enough space to add my own comments. But where there’s a #FirstWorldProblem, there’s a programmer and his basement startup working to provide a solution....

iTunes and the iWork suite of apps are great examples of this, as is iPhoto, Apple’s photo management app. However, in most cases we tend to have countless photos in our iPhoto libraries, and in just a short period of time it is very easy to lose track of the photos that are really important to us. To help solve this, here are a few tips that will get you on track organizing your event photos in iPhoto....

The recent update to Instagram’s iPhone and Android apps made browsing photos easier and better with the Photo Maps feature where you can view your geo-tagged photos on a map. Despite users voicing their concerns, geo-tagging is an optional feature like it used to be, and if used wisely, it can give the community and the Instagrammer some benefits. Here’s how you can create a Location Page on Instagram as explained by the Help service on the site....

Considering all this, turning off notifications for these alert-aggressive apps becomes important. We’ll show you a few different ways to turn off notifications on Android. So, without further ado, let’s dive right into it. 1. Enable Do Not Disturb Mode Using Do Not Disturb mode is probably the best way to turn off all the notifications on Android. When enabled, it won’t let your phone ring or vibrate for any calls and notifications....

Road To Grammar Road To Grammar is a very simple site that teaches you grammar with the help of practice quizzes. Get some practice if you are preparing for ESL, TESL, EFL, TEFL, and TOEFL tests. You choose a topic from the ones available and then the Flash based quizzes take you through a series of rapid-fire questions. You can also download it as a PDF file and solve them offline....

A great example of this aspect is the Finder, the Mac’s default manager for all sorts of files, disks, applications and network-related elements. Usually we take the Finder for granted and view our files on it using the default views. However, there is a lot more we can do with it in order to optimize the way we view our files and how we organize them. Let’s take a look a a few tips to help you take advantage of these Finder features....

What sets these four websites apart from other code learning services is that they’re all free, provide an interactive interface for learning and viewing results, and they walk you through the necessary steps in a simple and clean manner. Let’s check them out. 1. Codeacademy Codeacademy has been the go-to site for beginners to learn programming. With many languages to choose from, it will work fine for any person looking to learn – whether you’re a beginner or advanced user....

But I have been troubled at times by these messages and my inability to find a reason. As a solution I use third party tools to help me release the files. This article lists down four such wonderful tools. Unlocker Unlocker is a decent tool that helps you unlock a file being used by some unknown programs. After having installed the application Unlocker gets added to your context menu. Take the right-click option to launch the interface....

So, here are four startpages for the Chrome browser which are simple and useful. Zocial Sky In fact, you can use Zocial Sky with any browser. You just need to set the browser to its URL. It is a very simple browser start page that displays your city’s weather in an appealing way. A beautiful background and large icons tell you at a glance how the weather will be for the next few days....