Tech Hacks

Emergency SOS on iPhones is an extremely useful, life-saving feature. It has saved multiple lives – some of them in the Maui wildfires alone, while others benefited from timely response by authorities thanks to crash detection. However, there are times when you would want to turn off emergency SOS...

Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) YouTube will start showing a blank page to users who have disabled their watch history. The change has not gone down well with some users, who are aghast at seeing an empty homepage on the YouTube app and website. What Happened: YouTube has changed the...

If you own a MacBook, you rely on its battery to keep you going throughout the day, but did you know that every battery has a limited lifespan, and its performance degrades over time?  To help you understand your MacBook’s battery health, Apple uses a metric called “Cycle...

Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone 14 series includes a life-saving feature that has already helped multiple people escape terrifying accidents. The iPhone 14 crash detection feature can connect to and alert emergency services as well as notify emergency contacts. Apple introduced crash and fall...

Have you ever found yourself anxiously glancing at your iPhone’s battery icon, wondering how much juice has left before it runs out? We’ve all been there! Monitoring your device’s battery life is crucial, especially when you’re on the go and need to stay connected...

Most users utilize the keyboard more than any other device while using their computer, whether it is a laptop or a desktop. Keyboards are easier to access than a mouse, and you can use several key combinations to perform a wide range of tasks much faster than you can with a mouse. Whether you are...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has rolled out the macOS Sonoma public beta update, allowing users to test the upcoming update before it is rolled out to everyone. But since it is a beta release, bugs are to be expected. If you've already installed it and want to downgrade to macOS Ventura, read on to...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has rolled out the first public beta of macOS Sonoma, allowing users to test out the upcoming version of macOS by upgrading from macOS Ventura. The final version of macOS Sonoma will be rolled out later in September. What Happened: Like its other operating systems, Apple...

You can now send WhatsApp messages to unsaved numbers without using any third-party apps or tricks. The Meta Platforms Inc.-owned (NASDAQ:META) app's latest update allows users to search for a phone number in the app and message them directly. What Happened: The latest WhatsApp update for iOS and...

Netflix has updated its Profile Transfer feature to help users transfer their complete watch history from one account to another, without forcing users to create a new account. Essentially, you can carry your preferences to an existing account if your friend booted you out of their shared Netflix...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has rolled out the first public beta of iOS 17 for eligible iPhones, allowing users to give the upcoming iOS update a spin before the final version is released. The final release of iOS 17 is scheduled for September alongside the iPhone 15 series, but you can experience it...

Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) upcoming iOS 17 would bring a new feature that allows iPhone users to create a personalized speech assistant that sounds just like them — here's everything you need to know about how to access this latest way to interact with your device.  What Happened: Earlier this...

Is your Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) AirPods battery draining weirdly where one earbud drains faster than the other? There’s a working hack to get lasting harmony and avoid the battery woes of your buds.  What Happened: Have you ever experienced the frustrating scenario of taking your...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) super-powered widgets in iOS 17 with the introduction of interactive widgets, allowing users to do a lot more quickly from the comfort of their home screen. Here we tell you how to best use interactive widgets in iOS 17. What Happened: Apple brought interactive widgets in...

It is quite easy to misplace wearables like earbuds and smartwatches, but Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) now has a nifty solution that works out of the box. With the iOS 17 update, Apple has made locating a misplaced Apple Watch easier. What Is This About: Locating a misplaced Apple Watch is now easier...