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Not everyone is happy with that. Quite a few people are leaving Facebook citing privacy, security, and other issues, and for them, one option is to unlink Spotify from their Facebook account. The problem is that Facebook doesn’t want to let you go. But we are adamant. Let’s begin. 1. Create a New Account Well, don’t pile on me for suggesting this first. You will create a new Spotify account with a different email ID than the one you used for your Facebook account....

The reason your iPhone needs so much free space to install updates is because the entire software update must first download on the phone. Once you install the new update, since the old software is removed, you get nearly all of the space back. However, since many people don’t know this, they think new updates are continuously eating away at their storage. There are a few pretty easy workarounds so that you don’t have to go through and delete large apps or lengthy iMessage conversations just to get iOS 9 or any other software update, so let’s run through them....

Android has had widgets and editable home screens for years. Now, iPhone users will have it too, but there are subtle changes here and there. Some of them are good while others are, well, not so cool. We are testing the beta release to be ready when the final version rolls out sometime in September. Let’s begin. How to Access App Library There is a new space on your home screen that’s called the App Library....

Although there are multiple alternatives such as Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, people still prefer Zoom because it has a knack for getting new features very often. Zoom Focus mode is one such feature that prevents students and workspace professionals from getting distracted during an online class or meeting. This guide will show how you can use Focus mode on the Zoom app and negate the distractions that might come in the way of your meetings or live sessions....

Nobody likes to deal with unnecessary mails and reducing stress of managing the barrage of mails is exactly what we’re gonna help you with. Since Gmail is the client of choice of a majority of people, let’s see how those nifty filters can help keep our blood pressures in check. Beginners Guide: If you’re unsure about any of these terms, make sure you check out our guide on tags, filters and labels for Gmail....

iPhone users with Windows PCs are in a real treat with iCloud Photos integration in the Photos app. You can view your uploaded iCloud Photos and even tweak them using Microsoft Photos editing tools. Let’s set it up. Install and Set Up iCloud on Windows 11 Apple offers iCloud app in the Microsoft Store to sync Photos, bookmarks, iCloud passwords, contacts, calendars, and iCloud Drive with your Windows PC. You need to set it up on your computer to enable iCloud Photos integration....

There are many paid and free services to track a lost smartphone with the help of built-in GPS. A laptop on the other hand usually does not come with a GPS tracking device and hence it can be difficult to trace one. To increase your chances of recovering a lost laptop, a company called Timeon Technologies has come up with a great tool called LockItTight. LockItTight is a free tool for Windows that lets you track your laptop by giving you precise location of your device and by monitoring what’s going on in your computer....

What Is Snap Map Snap Map is an interactive map that you can use to locate your friends, view stories from around the world, explore new places, and a lot more. Plus, you can also add your own stories to Snap Map for the world to see. And it’s not just limited to your phone as you can explore Snap Map on a web browser as well. If you’re curious to know more, read along to learn how to set up and use Snap Map in Snapchat....

Yu disclosed that the Huawei Mate 10 shall be launched around the same time as the successor of Apple iPhone 7. He further said, “We will have an even more powerful product. The Mate 10, which has much longer battery life with a full-screen display, quicker changing speed, better-photographing capability and many other features that will help us compete with Apple.” This year, Huawei has planned to put more emphasis on revenue and profit rather than a sheer increase in the number of shipments....

Both the Instagram Story and Reels are integrated into the same interface. You can swipe right from the main interface and open the viewfinder menu with Story, Live, and Reels option. At first glance, Story and Reels may feel identical, but they both serve different purposes to the users. In this post, we will talk about the major differences between Instagram Reels and Story. Let’s get started. Where Is Instagram Story and Reels Both Instagram Reels and Story are in the same interface....

It’s true that the iPhone 7 models are water resistant, but this doesn’t mean you can suddenly go swimming with your iPhone without issue. iPhone 7 has a rating of IP67 according to IEC standard 60529. These ratings are assigned to accurately assess a device’s resistance to dust and water. But what specifically does IP67 mean in the real world and how does that rating stack up with other “water resistant” phones on the market?...

A Smart Little Dot A Kickstarter project by the simple name of Dot attempts to answer that question with its tiny household gadget. Dot is a small, inconspicuous device that you can strategically place around your house. It sends signals to your phone about where you are and what you might want to do. Dot uses Bluetooth to detect when you’re near it, then enables a wide possibility of notifications or actions surrounding what it learns through your usage habits....

We know that LastPass and KeePass are the two biggest players in this field. But which is better? And more importantly, which is better suited for you? Let’s find out. The Fundamental Differences LastPass is a company with proprietary technology for saving passwords. The browser extensions allow you to generate unique passwords for sites and save them securely on their servers. LastPass will even autofill the username and password and log in to the sites automatically if you allow it....

But when you look at the prices, the difference is steep. While most USB hubs are available in the $50-$70 price tag, the prices of laptop docking stations are south of $100. And the purpose of both these peripherals is the same—increasing connectivity. So this brings us to an important question—which one should you pick? Should you buy an expensive laptop dock over a simple USB hub? Or is it the other way around?...

The MediaTek Helio P60 has powered a number of recent smartphones, including the Oppo F7 and the Vivo X21i. This, however, is just the beginning as the new chipset from MediaTek is expected to power a number of upcoming devices from Xiaomi and Meizu. So, how does the new MediaTek Helio P60 match up against the already established Snapdragon 636 processor? Well, let’s find out! Before, we start, let’s have a quick rundown of the specifications of both the chips....

Pushbullet has been leading the pack for years now. It comes with a host of features which are available on pretty much every platform. That’s another plus, but not everyone needs those many features. Not everyone owns a plethora of devices. Get Your Phone Companion Get Pushbullet Let’s begin. 1. Photos The moment you connect Your Phone Companion with your Android phone, you will see there are three tabs. One of them is Photos where you can see all images stored on your phone....

There is an option on the left panel which helps you choose your mood and the artist. Also you can select any song according to the decade, like those of 50s, 60s, 70s etc. Musicovery offers both free and premium membership. While a free account can help you listen to songs randomly depending on your mood, ban the ones you don’t like and create playlists, it is definitely limited as compared to the premium stuff....

He was of course, referring to how difficult it was to actually make calls on most smartphones of that time. Then, the iPhone’s interface for making calls (now known simply as the Phone app) was definitely a leap ahead of what was currently on the market. However, in the past few years, while it has gained a few more options and is still on par with any other phone app on competing devices, the Phone app on the iPhone has evolved and changed little....

These include powering portable electronics, and electric vehicles. While they possess desirable characteristics and outperform other commercially available technology, they are not without their problems however. Li-ion batteries can dangerously explode under the right conditions. This is cause for great concern. Their potential danger is such that airlines only allow this battery technology in carry-on baggage. When the topic of exploding Li-ion batteries comes up, the infamous Samsung Galaxy Note 7 immediately comes to mind....

Creating a new email application from scratch is no easy feat though, which is why the number of good ones available on the Mac App Store is so limited. Still, there are worthy options out there that are not too popular or that offer something different. This is the case of N1, a new, open source and extensible mail application developed by Nylas. Let’s take a look at what it has to offer....