If you didn’t know about these hidden messages, then it is time to see what is lurking in your hidden inbox. Let’s see which messages you have missed on Facebook; maybe you will find something interesting to read (or important as well). Message Request Section Facebook has added a “Message Request” section in your Facebook inbox where all the messages from people who are not in your friends list are listed....

Look at phone storage. Without even going all the way back to when mobile phones started to become something we all kept at our sides, when iPhones first came out in 2007 it was with either 4 GB or 8GB. In 2018 their largest iPhone offered 64GB, 256GB, or 512GB. That’s a huge jump in just 11 years. But is all that really needed? How much storage do you need on your phone?...

If you happen to come from Windows or you come directly from that older version of the OS X that had the Trash icon on the desktop, this is the one thing you will miss. But worry not; you now have a way to add a Trash icon to the desktop on your Mac. Without using a third-party app, you can actually add a Trash icon on your desktop that will work exactly as it should....

Getting gPodder Ubuntu, and likely several other popular distributions, has gPodder available for download in the standard repositories. Like just about any package, it can be fetched with the Ubuntu Software Center, or by the command line with Getting Started When launched, gPodder will first ask how you’d like to proceed. You have the option of browsing a list of popular podcasts or, if you already have a login, pulling your favorites from the gPodder website....

The problem is, even with all the convenience of the net, tracking several shows simultaneously is a tedious job. For each and every show, you have to regularly visit the torrent site every week, search for the show that you want to download, acquire the torrent, and finally download the episode. Multiple that with the number of shows that you follow and you will get a major headache. Luckily, TED‘s here to save the day....

1. Enable Two-Factor Authentication for Your Account Enabling two-factor authentication for your Google account adds another layer of protection to the standard password method of online identification. Doing so also has an additional effect – it logs you out of your account each time you close your browsing window. If you wish to jump onboard with two-factor authentication, this is how to do it. Two-step verification is now enabled. You can opt for additional layers of protection including Google prompts or verification via an Authenticator app....

While the Launchpad is already loaded with all of the features you would need for your daily use, it can also be customized. Yes, you can now change how many rows and columns are displayed on the Launchpad screen, and that changes the number of apps that appear on a single screen. Doing so only requires the Terminal app. The following method lets you change the number of rows and columns for apps that appear in the Launchpad....

This tutorial will show you how to identify most Windows versions at a glance and even get specific details such as the build number using simple commands. How to Identify the Windows Version Visually The fastest way to identify the version of Windows you’re running is through a visual check. After all, the general appearance of each Windows version is the same as long as you’ve not installed a custom theme....

One of the easiest ways to tackle heating issues is getting a good CPU cooler. This post looks at the different types of coolers out there and helps you select the right one for your CPU. Types of CPU Coolers There are a few types of CPU coolers out there. You can find models ranging from the stock Intel and AMD coolers to the extreme cooling systems inside fish tanks with components swimming in mineral oil....

A new feature introduced in iOS 13 allows users to combine multiple Live Photos into a video from within the iOS Photos app. This is much better than the previous method of stitching together multiple live photos, which was usually by using an external video editor. First, we’ll be covering how to take Live Photos on your iOS device (for those of you who are not familiar with it), after which we’ll discuss making a video out of multiple Live Photos:...

No Default iOS Method It should be clear from the start that any steps to compress video size on the iPhone will be done through third-party applications. There is no default method from Apple to do this. The only thing you can do on your iPhone is reduce the original video size. Go to “Settings -> Camera” on your iPhone and find the option for “Record video.” Tap on it and find six different possible options for recording video....

To address all these longstanding problems, we’ve found a free, open-source app you can download today to replace your Start menu with one unique to you. Read on to learn how to create your ultimate start menu in Windows 10! The Best Start Menu Replacement Out There There is a lot of desktop replacement and customization software out there, but if you’re looking to customize your Start menu, Open-Shell is the app for you....

TinyURL, of course, was one of the pioneers in the field but ever since Micro blogging sites like Twitter started to take off, a number of services have come up that all provide essentially the same URL shortening service. One major problem with using a third-party URL shortening service is that all your links are always bound to that one service and if they ever go out of business, like tr....

You can also use this technique if you need to divide a lengthy audio file into smaller parts, for whatever reasons whatsoever. So, without any further ado, follow the steps outlined below to use iTunes to crop an audio file: Open your audio file in iTunes by clicking on it. (If you have set another audio app such as VLC, Vox etc. as your default media player, simply right click the file and “Open With -> iTunes”)....

Coming later this year iOS 16 offers a complete overhaul of the Lock Screen experience featuring all-new widgets, font styles, and a Lock Screen gallery to help users easily switch between Lock Screen setups they have already configured. This article demonstrates how you can start using your Lock Screen’s customization options in iOS 15, and also offers a sneak peek at iOS 16. Running Beta Software Apple Developers and iOS/iPadOS enthusiasts who would like to test drive the new Lock Screen ahead of its launch in the Fall can access beta versions of iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 via the Apple Developer portal....

Download and Installation The Process Monitor (ProcMon) utility by SysInternals has been around since 2006 and does many things apart from diagnosing application issues. It gives visibility into all the registry keys, file system placements, and network traffic. However, it does not capture mouse pointer movements or hardware-related changes. Still, if your objective is to capture malware, identify troublesome applications, or have a high-level overview of your Windows PC, ProcMon is the most advanced tool to have....

Deleting Activity Data Automatically Google Chrome offers you the choice to have your Internet activity records deleted automatically on a regular basis instead of waiting for you to remember to delete them manually. Follow these steps: Head over to your Google account. If you don’t know where that is, simply go to your Gmail account and click on your profile photo in the top-right corner of the page. Click on “Privacy and Personalization”, which might also show up as “Data and Personalization....

If you happen to be someone who does not use the Caps lock key too often, you might want to disable it completely on your Mac. That way you will also not accidentally hit it when you are typing a password on a website which is case sensitive in most cases. Here’s how to do that. Disable Caps Lock on Your Mac Click on the Apple logo in the top-left corner of your screen and select “System Preferences…”...

The reason for this is because the login sound entry (in the Startup Applications) is hidden by default. Why is it hidden is unknown, but here’s how you can unhide (and disable) it. Note: This is an annoyance found in Ubuntu Oneiric beta. It might (or might not) be fixed in the final release. 1. Open a terminal and type in the command: 2. At the end of the file, change the “NoDisplay” from “true” to “false” (without the quote)....

Why Downgrade from Windows 11? Whether your new PC hardware comes preinstalled with Windows 11 or you simply don’t like what is on the Windows 11 menu, you may want to stick to Windows 10 for the following reasons: Windows 10 is fully supported till October 2025: this includes all regular feature and security updates. That’s a lot of time to stick to your current device, whether it’s Home, Pro, or any other version....