1. Update Firmware Simply like computers, your iPhone’s operating system (iOS) has vulnerabilities. That’s even the reason why versions are released one after another. More often than not, first releases contain more security vulnerabilities. Thus, if you continue using such firmware, your iPhone is vulnerable than those which are already updated and you will become a perfect target for hackers. How to Update Firmware Fortunately, Apple offers easy way to update the firmware of your iPhone....

Time Machine won’t back up After updating to Sierra or High Sierra, some users find that Time Machine simply won’t back up. Fixing the problem requires an SMC reset and a PRAM reset. SMC Reset Shut down your Mac. If you can remove the battery or disconnect the power cable, do that. Wait ten seconds before proceeding. If you cannot disconnect the power, use a keystroke instead. After your Mac shuts down, press Shift + Control + Option on the left side of the built-in keyboard, then press the Power button at the same time....

Franz Messenger aims to solve this problem by bundling fourteen major messaging services into one app. This can help clear out the clutter in your web browser and keep all chatting activities in one location. Included in the package are popular options like WhatsApp, Slack, Facebook Messenger, Telegram, Google Hangouts and Skype with the promise of more to come. Franz is also cross-platform, meaning you can enjoy its goodies regardless of your OS of choice (Windows, OS X and Linux)....

The JBL Tune 230TWS Wireless has had its price slashed in the run-up to Black Friday, dropping from £79.99 to just £44.99. These earbuds are the perfect stocking stuffer for the holidays and won’t break the bank, although we can’t guarantee this deal will last too much longer. For this very low price you’re getting active noise cancellation, which should ensure that you can focus on your music without any distractions, making these buds ideal for anyone who regularly travels on public transport....

Productivity and GTD First off, Dashboard seems to be very welcoming of being your bulletin board. There are multiple applications available for Dashboard that allows you to add stickies. The sticky note program I make use of is the onboard “Stickies Plus” app. However, one sticky program that I’ve had experience with and highly recommend is “Notefile“, allowing you to access your Dashboard notes on the developer’s iOS app and online as well....

But is this feature really something people want, regardless of the operating system you use? We asked our writers, “How do you feel about syncing your clipboard to the cloud?” Our Opinion Alex reports he has “never found it useful in any capacity,” although he would love to understand why some people like it. He’s wondering if anyone else has a good use case. As it is, he uses the contents of his clipboard for at most an hour, and after that, “it has passed out of my field of concern....

This is a little trick of geolocation, and no, you do not need to provide your consent for this. The only thing they need is to try to connect to your WiFi router and correlate the contact with a location. In an era where smartphones are ubiquitous, this is a very easy task. Why Is WiFi Being Used for Geolocation? WiFi is a solid radio technology that works in any weather with very little interference....

Install the QuickTweet extension from the Chrome Web Store. After installing the extension, you should see a Twitter icon on the top right corner of your browser. Click on this and click on the link inside the pop up to configure QuickTweet. You should now see the QuickTweet Options page. Click on the link to view the instructions for filling out the form below. Enter a name for each of your Twitter accounts, bearing in mind that this will be the name shown on the QuickTweet shortcut icon....

How to Add Photos to Your Reels from the Mobile App When it comes to adding photos to Reels, you have two choices. You can use images only or combine video with pictures. It’s up to you. We cover both scenarios in the tutorial below. Depending on where you want to the video to appear, first add the pictures, then the video and maybe a few more images afterward. It’s up to you and your creative vision....

Assign a Home Screen on Android Any screen you create on your Android device can be a home screen. Usually, the first screen is set as your home, but it can easily be the third or fourth if you’d like. Sometimes you may decide to make a change after carefully organizing all your app shortcuts. No matter which screen you want to use, the process is the same. Depending on your device, version of Android (I’m using Android 12 and an LG device) and the homescreen launcher you are using, you may either have to pinch the screen as if you were zooming in/out or tap and hold on an empty area of your screen....

However, PayPal’s services come with a price. Since the company has a policy to refund all transactions that were made in error or were unauthorized, PayPal has to maintain a tight security over its users. For this, the firm had developed a policy: when they notice any suspicious activity on a PayPal account, they limit it. When you are limited, you are not allowed to send, receive, or withdraw money from your account....

Since there is an app for just about everything, there is also an app to prevent notifications from bothering you when you’re taking that perfect picture. It’s a free app and also easy to use. How to Block Notifications When Using the Camera App It can be very annoying when you finally get all your friends in the same spot for a picture, and when you’re about to take it, a notification gets in the way....

Combining it with the disable lock screen tweak, you’ll be directed to the desktop in a few seconds. However, implementing this tweak poses security risks to your computer, especially if you’re sharing it with several users, so do it at your own risk. We assume you know how to edit and create keys in the Registry Editor and have basic knowledge on how to use the Command Prompt – with either of the two, we can bypass the login screen....

Checking the sensors is one thing you should try before taking your phone in for repair because there are several options to fix the problems for free. Diagnosing Sensor Issues If you are using an app, such as a racing app, that reacts to the ways you move your phone, and the app doesn’t respond correctly, there’s probably an issue with one of the sensors. You might also notice that the phone’s screen doesn’t turn off when you are talking on it or that the screen doesn’t dim or brighten automatically....

I want to change my Pictures Folder icon to being black and blue like the logos surrounding it. It’s not even clear looking at this which one it is. Currently it’s the top one shown here and showing the contents of the folder. I’m going to both change the icon, and change this setting so that it shows the icon, and not the contents. The first thing I need to do is select the new file that contains the new logo....

So we’re here to quickly tell you how to change the Windows 10 clock to the time format that suits you. Counter-intuitively, in Windows 10 it’s not just a case of clicking on the clock and making your changes. To change the time format, you need to right-click” the time in the taskbar instead, then click “Adjust date/time”. In the Settings window that pops up, scroll down to the “Formats” heading and click “Change date and time formats”....

I tried with the Lookout CarrierIQ Detector and this is what it shows on the screen when you run the app. What should I do if my phone is infected? As the CarrierIQ is embedded in the kernel level, there is no way to remove the tracking software within the OS. If you are technical competent and are willing to void your warranty, the only way to remove CarrierIQ from your phone is to root your phone and replace the existing ROM with a custom ROM....

Tip: Here’s how to fix USB 3.0 ports not working. Using Windows You can check the power capabilities of the USB ports using the device manager in Windows. To find the data in Windows 10, follow these steps: Type “Device Manager” in the taskbar’s search box. If you don’t see the search box in your bottom taskbar, right-click where it’s empty. Then, point your mouse cursor to “Search” and click on the “Show search box” so it is checked....

Connect via the USB-C Cable Using a micro USB cable is the easiest way to use your Xbox Series S/X controller with your PC. First, plug in the USB-C cable to the charging port on the top of your Xbox Series S/X controller. Next, plug the other end (USB Type-A) into a USB port on your computer. Windows should automatically install the correct driver needed to use your controller. If it doesn’t, it could be because the controller is asleep....

1. Cloudii We have previously covered Cloudii, an app that allows you to connect and manage multiple cloud storage services on Android. With Cloudii, you can connect to multiple Dropbox accounts too. If you have installed the default Dropbox app, Cloudii will authenticate with the Dropbox app so you don’t have to enter your username and password again. The caveat is that you won’t be able to add additional Dropbox accounts as the Dropbox app is interfering with the authentication process (for subsequent account)....