However, as much as this period is essential, emergency or urgent scenarios can prompt us to go the extra mile in getting in touch with people despite knowing they don’t want it. Luckily, there are methods already put in place by phone manufacturers to facilitate this. In addition, collective efforts from software developers and third-party apps yielded valuable options. You can access these options as comprehensively arranged in this guide article....

Like other new feature updates, Microsoft will gradually start rolling out version 1903 via Windows Update. It will begin with newer devices first and expand to others more broadly over the coming weeks and months. However, if you’re an early adopter (and not an Insider), here is a look at a couple of ways you can get it now. Manually Install Windows 10 version 1903 May 2019 Update To upgrade your current version of Windows 10 to the May 2019 Update, head to the Windows 10 download page....

What Do You Need? Completing a payment transaction with Venmo requires having a balance in your account. Otherwise, it must be backed up by an external payment method, either a bank account or card. Venmo Balance When another Venmo user pays you using the service, the money is kept in your account unless you transfer it to an outside source. You can use your Venmo balance to make payments to individuals or authorized merchants....

This is a prevalent scenario that happens to Facebook users nearly every day. It could be a nefarious link that you clicked on at some point or even a phishing email you opened. Whatever the cause, a hacker somehow gained access to your Facebook password and started contacting all of your Facebook family and friends to get them to click on a malicious link as well. Thankfully, there are many things you can do to recover your Facebook account if you’ve been hacked....

Windows 8.1 has the same feature; however, I like how Microsoft improved it with Windows 10. Previously they separated the feature into Windows Refresh vs. Windows Reset. With Windows 10, it’s just Window Reset with a guided menu to walk you through the steps. Reset this PC in Windows 10 To get started, go to Settings > Update & Security > Recovery. Then click the Get started button under the Reset this PC section....

A nice perk of Gmail’s Vacation Responder is that you can set it up on either the Gmail site or the Gmail app on your mobile device. So if you forget to enable the feature before you leave, you can do so on the go. How to Set Up Vacation Responder in Gmail Online To set up your out-of-office reply online, head to the Gmail website and sign in if necessary....

You have two ways to access your out-of-office setting in Microsoft Teams. So use whichever is most convenient for you to get started. Access the Out of Office in Microsoft Teams You can access the Out of Office feature in Teams from either your profile or your settings. From Your Profile Click your profile icon on the top right to begin. Select a Set status message. At the bottom of the pop-up, click Schedule out of office....

Enabling the Spotlight feature for yourself or a participant is simple. And disabling it, if needed, during the meeting is just as easy. Let’s take a look at how to spotlight someone in Microsoft Teams. How to Spotlight a Participant in Microsoft Teams To spotlight a participant’s video, either right-click their video or click the three dots next to their name in the Participant’s list. From the options, press Spotlight....

Setting up a VPN app on your iPhone is easy to do. Once up and running, many VPNs can be set up to automatically connect, so that your VPN is always running whenever you connect to the internet. There may be times, however, when you need to turn your VPN off. The good news is that it’s fairly simple to do, although you may need to tweak some settings to stop your VPN from automatically reconnecting again as soon as you turn it off....

This guide will provide you with details on the different ways that you can do this and offer some troubleshooting solutions for any issues that you may encounter during the process. Why is There a Lock Symbol on My Text Message The lock symbol on your text message indicates that you have initiated the lock set for the message. You may have done this by accident, causing the lock symbol to appear seemingly out of nowhere....

When you unsend an Instagram message, it removes the message you select from the conversation. In addition, you and the user you DM will not find the message in the chat history. It’s a helpful feature since the recipient isn’t notified of the message deletion and appears if you never sent it, period. So, here’s how to unsend a message on Instagram. How to Unsend a Message on Instagram To remove a sent message on the mobile Instagram app, the first thing you need to do is ensure the Instagram app is up to date on iPhone or Android....

With all of this integration, there’s one major flaw with IFTTT. It can only perform one task at a time. There’s no option to create multi-step applets that can perform more than just one action at a time. Thankfully, with a simple technique, it’s possible to use just one trigger to initiate an entire chain of actions. In this article, you’ll learn how to do this through examples. What Is IFTTT?...

It follows the introduction of Memoji on macOS Big Sur a year earlier. The animated characters were first launched on iPhone and iPad a few years ago. If you want to use Memoji’s on your lock screen, here’s what you’ll need to do. How to Use Memoji as a Login Picture on Mac Though initially used solely in the Messages app, Memoji can now be used on your Mac’s Lock Screen in macOS Monterey....

Snapchat is a terrific tool for passing the time while watching some high-quality material from renowned celebrities and other users. If you are new to Snapchat and do not yet have any friends or do not wish to add any, you can still see the stories of other Snapchatters without having to add them. You have to go to the Snapchat stories area and view many stories from celebrities and regular Snapchatters....

You may have just sent a cringy message and you want to know if people can still see it after you’ve deleted it – everyone’s experienced this problem so you’re not alone. If You Unsend a Message on Messenger, Will They Still See It In Their Notifications? If you send someone a direct message then unsend it, they can’t see it anymore because it will be deleted in the conversation....

Instagram Call No Answer Meaning If you call somebody and after ringing, you get notified they did not answer, this means the call did in fact reach their phone but they, for whatever given reason, did not accept your call. If you call someone on Instagram and they don’t pick up, this could be for a number of reasons; 1. They Didn’t See Your Call It is always possible they didn’t answer your call just because they didn’t see it....

Make Video Calls using Googles Duo for iOS and Android I decided to give the app a quick spin to get a feel for Google Duo. Of course, there isn’t much that will have you saying it’s a must-have, but it’s a solid choice for users who use Google services across platforms. The initial setup required authenticating using my phone number, which required entering a verification code from Google. The app will request access to your contacts, whom you can invite to your video calls....

iPadOS 13: What’s in a Name? Back in June, Apple Apple introduced iOS 13 for iPhone. Because iPadOS is built on the same architecture as iOS, the official name of the upcoming software release is iPadOS 13, as opposed to iPadOS 1. Yes, it isn’t obvious! Luckily, the new features are not. QuickPath Typing, Floating Keyboard There’s a lot more real estate on an iPad versus an iPhone. Because of this, it never made sense that you couldn’t move your keyboard to any location on the tablet....

Today, Microsoft’s Terry Myerson, Executive Vice President, Windows and Devices Group, announced details about the company’s upcoming plans for the next revision of Windows 10 (dubbed the Creators Update) and its approach to privacy. Privacy Improvements Coming to Windows 10 Creators Update The new version of Windows 10 will provide a refined experience, whether you are upgrading from a previous release of Windows or performing a new install. According to Myerson’s announcement, Microsoft is “making some changes by simplifying the privacy settings themselves and improving the way we present the privacy settings to you....

As is the case with most cumulative updates, there are no new features to report. But there is a healthy list of fixes that will improve your overall system performance and security. KB4505903 for Windows 10 1903 May 2019 Update After installing the update your build number will jump to 18362.267. Here is the list of what’s included: Addresses an issue that fails to record a local user’s last sign in time even when the user has accessed the server’s network share....