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tutorial What is and how to use Personal Vault in OneDrive

What is and how to use Personal Vault in OneDrive

OneDrive is a cloud storage service that lets you store and access your files from any device. One of its best features is the Personal Vault, a secure folder that requires additional authentication to access your most sensitive and important files. In this tutorial post, I’m going to show you how to enable and use OneDrive’s Personal Vault to secure your data, no matter
tutorial How to use Apple Maps offline on an iPhone

How to use Apple Maps offline on an iPhone

If you know you’re going to travel in an area where mobile internet is unreliable or where data usage is costly, you may want to download offline maps in Apple Maps on your iPhone. Offline maps let you view the map and get directions without being connected to the internet. Sounds interesting? In this guide, I will show just how easy it is to
article Brief hands-on with Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra

Brief hands-on with Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra

While you’re watching the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event of 2024, I have some interesting facts about the new Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra that are being announced today. The company invited me to use them for a few minutes before the big event. I gathered some quick information about these smartphones that left me with a couple of interesting first impressions.
review HUAWEI FreeClip review: The most comfortable wireless earbuds?

HUAWEI FreeClip review: The most comfortable wireless earbuds?

Most people like using wireless earbuds, but many have this issue: one of the buds has a harder time remaining in one of your ears and keeps falling off a lot easier than the other. This problem is caused by the fact that we don’t have identical ears, and even though many earbuds are designed ergonomically, our ears are simply too different. HUAWEI went
tutorial How to show the battery percentage on your iPhone

How to show the battery percentage on your iPhone

Wondering how to view the battery percentage on your new iPhone? Or maybe you bought a used iPhone and can’t find the battery percentage information? Then you’ve come to the right place. In this article, I’ll tell you how to make the battery percentage always show on your iPhone’s status bar, as well as how to check this information in other various places of
tutorial How to sync the Windows 10 clipboard with other PCs and Android phones

How to sync the Windows 10 clipboard with other PCs and Android phones

One of the best features of Windows 10 is the ability to store multiple items in your clipboard. But… did you know that you can also share the clipboard between computers running Windows 10 or Windows 11, as well as sync the clipboard with Android smartphones? Because yes, you can! However, for the clipboard sync to work, you must use the same Microsoft account
tutorial How to use your iPhone in StandBy (nightstand mode)

How to use your iPhone in StandBy (nightstand mode)

With iOS 17, Apple introduced a new feature for iPhones called StandBy. It’s something you may not have heard of before, but you may have stumbled across it while using your iPhone or while checking out what’s new in the Settings app. StandBy is quite a feature, one of the best things in Apple’s latest mobile operating system, at least in my opinion. It
tutorial How to connect Bluetooth devices with your iPhone

How to connect Bluetooth devices with your iPhone

Most of our portable devices have a Bluetooth chip inside. It allows us to connect them to other devices wirelessly, over short distances, and get rid of unnecessary cables. That is especially true when you want to connect some headphones, a portable speaker, or other similar devices to your iPhone. And this is why I thought it would be a good idea to show
review HONOR 90 review: Gorgeous display and good-looking body

HONOR 90 review: Gorgeous display and good-looking body

The HONOR 90 might be a good choice if you’re looking for a new mid-range Android smartphone to buy for Christmas. It has a pleasant design, a stunning display, a fast-charging battery, and a camera system that promises to capture beautiful photos. I’ve been testing it for some time as my main phone, and there are things that I like about it very much.
tutorial How to organize the apps on your iPhone’s Home Screen

How to organize the apps on your iPhone’s Home Screen

The Home Screen on your iPhone is the main interface of the iOS operating system powering your device. It’s the screen you see when you unlock your iPhone and where you can access all your apps, notifications, widgets, etc. iOS creates a layout for your apps and widgets automatically. However, every user has their preferences regarding how apps are organized, categorized, and sorted on
tutorial How to open Settings on Android devices (including Samsung Galaxy)

How to open Settings on Android devices (including Samsung Galaxy)

The Settings are a vital part of your Android phone or tablet experience. They contain everything you need to set up and personalize your device according to your preferences. While accessing the Android Settings can be quite intuitive, you might encounter some issues, especially on a new smartphone with an unfamiliar version of Android. Read this tutorial to learn all the ways in which
tutorial How to manage Home Screen pages on an iPhone

How to manage Home Screen pages on an iPhone

If you have an iPhone, at some point in time, you’ll decide it could benefit from a fresh look and probably also from a new arrangement for its Home Screen pages. Fortunately, iOS allows you to personalize your iPhone experience by adjusting your Home Screen pages according to your preferences and needs. As you’ll see in this guide, performing various actions on your Home
tutorial How to change your iPhone’s wallpaper

How to change your iPhone’s wallpaper

Apple is aware that your iPhone wallpaper is important, so it offers plenty of options when deciding on an iPhone background. With just a few taps, you can set images from the Photos app or default iPhone wallpapers on the Lock Screen and Home Screen. Did you know that iOS 17 also includes preset wallpapers or that you can even use live photos as
tutorial How to customize your iPhone’s Home Screen

How to customize your iPhone’s Home Screen

If you have an iPhone, one of the best ways to express your personality and style is to customize its Home Screen. You can change the look and feel of your iPhone by using different wallpapers and widgets, as well as by organizing your apps. In this article, I’m going to show you the ways to customize your iPhone’s Home Screen layout to create
tutorial How to use interactive widgets on your iPhone

How to use interactive widgets on your iPhone

Widgets are small apps that display useful information or provide quick access to your favorite features on your iPhone. In this guide, I will show you how to enable interactive widgets, aka adding interactive widgets to iOS 17’s Home Screen or Today View. I’m also going to take a look at how to use interactive widgets on an iPhone and how to customize the
tutorial How to make an iPhone black and white (Grayscale on iPhone)

How to make an iPhone black and white (Grayscale on iPhone)

Did you ever want to turn the screen of your iPhone black and white? Luckily, one of the color filters on the iPhone, Grayscale, does just that. It’s a good idea to activate Grayscale on iPhone to get a display that’s easier to read, especially if you are colorblind. Knowing how to make your iPhone black and white is also useful when your battery’s
review HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 3 review: Superb audio & noise cancellation!

HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 3 review: Superb audio & noise cancellation!

Many people use wireless earbuds nowadays, and for good reason: they’re small and light, comfortable to wear, and easy to take with you everywhere you go. They also tend to provide good battery life because their charging case recharges them quickly. While the market is crowded with earbuds of all kinds at different prices, a pretentious user who desires excellent sound quality and active
tutorial How to set up NFC payments on Android

How to set up NFC payments on Android

NFC payments offer a convenient way to pay with your smartphone in stores without having to worry about carrying your credit or debit card with you. NFC stands for Near Field Communication, which is a technology that allows two devices to communicate wirelessly when they are close to each other. Most Android smartphones these days have NFC chips built in, which means you can