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How do I use mobile platforms like Android and iOS? Learn how to use your smartphone or tablet to its maximum potential, no matter who manufactured it.

How to disable Google Assistant on Android

How to disable Google Assistant on Android

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 15.01.2020
Although Google Assistant can come in handy on your Android smartphone, some of us can't disable it fast enough. Whether you don't feel like having your devices listen to your every word, or you simply had enough creepy moments when Google Assistant answered unprompted, it's...
6 best online ringtone makers for your smartphone

6 best online ringtone makers for your smartphone

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 03.01.2020
During the last decade or so, smartphones have become a very important part of our lives and, as with anything else we own, we want to customize almost everything about them. This includes our ringtones - those sounds which reflect our preferences and help us...
How to use WhatsApp on PC and connect it to your Android smartphone

How to use WhatsApp on PC and connect it to your Android smartphone

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 17.12.2019
WhatsApp is more popular than ever, so there's no wonder people want to access it on all possible devices. Ever wondered how to use WhatsApp on PC instead of your Android smartphone? There are two ways to access the app from your computer or device,...
How to change the ringtones on your iPhone

How to change the ringtones on your iPhone

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 09.12.2019
One of the ways to customize your iPhone is to change its default ringtone. That means that whenever you get a call on your iPhone, it doesn't sound like all the other iPhones from the pockets of the people surrounding you. It is a nice...
How do I setup and use a VPN on my Android smartphone?

How do I setup and use a VPN on my Android smartphone?

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 04.11.2019
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are useful to encrypt your traffic, when you connect to public Wi-Fi, or to access your company's network while traveling. Odds are that, besides your Windows devices, you want to use a VPN on your Android smartphone or tablet. Here is...
How to turn Auto-Correction On and Off, on your iPhone

How to turn Auto-Correction On and Off, on your iPhone

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 29.10.2019
Some say that the autocorrect features available on most virtual keyboards found on smartphones and tablets are sent from hell. There are times when you don't want the words in your messages to automatically change to "ducking," right? :) Fortunately, if you are typing on...
How to enable the Dark Mode on your iPhone

How to enable the Dark Mode on your iPhone

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 16.10.2019
It seems that the Dark Mode is everywhere now, from Windows 10 to Android devices and, finally, also on iPhones. Some people might like it, others may not, but what's important is that they all have a choice between light and dark. Any Star Wars...
How do you turn off Autocorrect on Android smartphones?

How do you turn off Autocorrect on Android smartphones?

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 14.10.2019
While some users appreciate having the keyboard on their Android smartphones autocorrect what they write, so their text messages contain fewer mistakes, others hate it. If you want to turn off the Autocorrect feature for your keyboard, be it a Gboard (the Google Keyboard) or...
Sony Xperia 10 review: Beautiful cinematic display, average performance!

Sony Xperia 10 review: Beautiful cinematic display, average performance!

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 30.09.2019
Even though Sony manufactures some great high-end smartphones, it seems to be struggling to create compelling mid-range smartphones. The Xperia 10 represents the company's 2019 attempt of entering the mid-range market with a unique smartphone. What makes it unique? Well, the Xperia 10 is the...
What is the SIM PIN code and why should you use one?

What is the SIM PIN code and why should you use one?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 06.09.2019
SIM cards are a widely used method for identifying phone users all over the world. They're tiny pieces of plastic with chips on them that tell the mobile operators who you are and what you are paying for. Although they are essential to many of...
Huawei announces new variants for the P30 Pro, and the beta for EMUI 10

Huawei announces new variants for the P30 Pro, and the beta for EMUI 10

  • news
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 06.09.2019
At IFA Berlin, Huawei has made many announcements, both for new chips that are going to be used in their future smartphones, and for new products. One unexpected move is that they also launched new color variants of their existing flagship - the Huawei P30...
Sony announces Xperia 5 - A high-end smartphone with cool features

Sony announces Xperia 5 - A high-end smartphone with cool features

  • news
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 05.09.2019
At IFA Berlin, Sony announced the launch of a new smartphone. It is called Xperia 5, and it's part of the Sony flagship series, with a thin and compact design. Sony Xperia 5 has most of the features found on the Xperia 1, in a...
How to rotate a video on my iPhone

How to rotate a video on my iPhone

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 26.08.2019
If you are an iPhone user, an issue you might encounter when you record a video is that you have held your iPhone the wrong way. You may forget to hold your iPhone horizontally when you are shooting a video. If you hold it vertically,...
How to use your iPhone as a WiFi hotspot

How to use your iPhone as a WiFi hotspot

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 19.08.2019
When you are going on a trip or a vacation, you take your iPhone with you and, sometimes, also a laptop, a tablet or some other similar devices. What if the hotel where you are staying does not offer good quality Wi-Fi access, and you...
How to use the Voice Recorder in Windows 10 to record audio

How to use the Voice Recorder in Windows 10 to record audio

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 25.07.2019
The free Voice Recorder app bundled with Windows 10 is great in its simplicity, allowing you to make quick and clear audio recordings, without the use of a professional program or recording device. Whether you need to practice the acceptance speech for winning your Hearthstone...
How to connect my Android smartphone to my Windows 10 PC

How to connect my Android smartphone to my Windows 10 PC

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 21.06.2019
Android smartphones have a USB port that you can use to charge them, but also to transfer files such as pictures or documents to your computer. Although the steps you need to take to do that are rather simple and intuitive, there are a few...