Tech Hacks

After Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google turned up the pressure on users blocking YouTube advertisements, one developer devised an ingenious workaround – using the now-obsolete Windows Phone. What Happened: A software engineer has used the Windows Phone user agent to...

Two is better than one, and when it comes to monitors, you can never have enough. For multitasking fans, there are several easy ways to use the iPad as a second monitor with Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) or Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Windows computers. What Happened: Multiple monitors are a...

Always wanted to roast someone with humor but don't have the chops for it? You can now ask ChatGPT to do it for you! While it does not let you roast people for humor, this simple ChatGPT jailbreak can open up the door of comedy for you. What Happened: ChatGPT has several guardrails in place by...

Starting next week, T-Mobile US Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) will force subscribers on its old unlimited plans to more expensive Go5G plans. If you are on one of the old unlimited plans like One, Simple Choice, Magenta, or Magenta 55 Plus, you will be automatically switched to a Go5G plan. But you can stop...

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) is now rolling out a new update for Windows 11 that brings the Copilot AI up front and center on the taskbar. This gives users one-click access to the ChatGPT-powered Bing Chat AI, so you don't have to bother opening the Edge browser anymore. What Happened: Copilot AI...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has rolled out the first beta of iOS 17.1 for eligible iPhones, allowing users to spin the upcoming iOS update before the final version is released. What Happened: Apple has started the public rollout of the iOS 17.1 beta 1 update to testers with some new features that...

Apple added the Action Button to the iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max, allowing users to customize it for a range of actions. From using it to enable silent mode to quickly opening the camera, the Action Button is a one-click doorway to some of the most used actions. The Action Button was...

Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) latest smartphone lineup, the iPhone 15 series, comes with a novel charging feature called the "Handshake" trick — as recently revealed by tech influencer Marques Brownlee. What Happened: The "Handshake" trick takes advantage of the iPhone 15’s USB-C port, which has...

Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google is rolling out a new Android 14 beta update that brings several important new features to Pixel phones. What Happened: Google has started pushing the Android 14 QPR1 Beta 1 update for its Pixel smartphones, giving users an early glimpse into the...

With the release of Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) latest operating system version, iOS 17, users of second-generation AirPods Pro can now access Adaptive Audio, a new feature that dynamically adjusts noise control, providing an enhanced listening experience. Let’s dive into how it works....

Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google is catching up to Apple with a new feature in Android 14 – the ability to use your Pixel phone as a webcam. What Happened: Google has added the ability to use Pixel phones as webcams in the Android 14 QPR1 Beta 1 update, catching up to Apple Inc...

If you play Epic Games' Fortnite, chances are you could be entitled to a share in Tencent Holdings Ltd.-owned (OTCPK: TCEHY) company's $245 million settlement. The US Federal Trade Commission fined the company $245 million in March this year, and now, eligible users can file their claims. What...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) will start rolling out the iOS 17 update to six generations of iPhone starting Monday (Sept. 18), with a slew of new features like live voicemail, stickers in messages, and more. What Happened: The iOS 17 update will roll out to all iPhones, starting from the iPhone XS all...

Learn how to regain access to your locked iPhone with a straightforward passcode reset method now available in the latest operating system version by Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), providing a practical solution for those facing this frustrating situation. What Happened:...

One of the highlights of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 is a handy new gesture called Double Tap. But what if we told you that this feature is already available on Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) older smartwatches? Yes, that's right. What Happened: Apple announced its latest...