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But the best part is that you can also blur the background in video calls on third-party apps, such as WhatsApp, Instagram, Snapchat, etc. The Portrait Mode feature, along with others like screen-sharing and FaceTime calls with Android users, makes Apple’s video calling app more comparable with competitors like Zoom and Skype. It’s a step toward making FaceTime universally appealing and more suitable for use at work. Here’s everything you need to know about how to use the Portrait Mode feature in FaceTime on iPhone....

When you start your computer in safe mode, the device loads up with the necessary drivers. As a result, Troubleshooting the issue with Safe Mode is a faster and most convenient method to resolve issues in Windows 11. Let’s learn more about Safe mode. There are three distinct forms of Safe Mode. Safe Mode: This is the most basic mode, with only minimal drivers and no third-party software installed. It is not possible to see much detail in the visuals because only the basic drivers are installed, thus the icons appear to be large and unclear....

So, depending on your need, you can customize your Gmail notifications. For instance, you have the option to get notifications only about important emails. Let me show you how it works: How to Choose What Type of Gmail Notifications You Want on iPhone, iPad, and Computer Choose What Type of Gmail Notifications You Want on iPhone or iPad If you are using multiple accounts in the Gmail app, you will have to change the following setting for each account....

macOS makes it pretty easy to customize Mac folder icons if you know where to look. If you don’t know where to look yet, you will by the end of this guide. Let’s get started. How to change folder, app, and document icons on Mac How to restore Mac icon to default Can’t change your Mac icons? Here’s what to do How to change folder, app, and document icons on Mac We’ll use folders for this tutorial, but the same processes can be applied to apps and documents....

How to Change the Navigation Volume in Apple Maps on iPhoneHow to Pause Spoken Audio During Navigation Prompts in Apple Maps How to Change the Navigation Volume in Apple Maps on iPhone Selecting No Voice will silence the Navigation Voice, so you will not hear any navigation prompts.If you choose Low Volume, your device will play navigation prompts and media at the same volume level.In case you select Normal Volume, your device will play media at a lower volume during navigation prompts....

There are quite a few occasions when I start recording videos in portrait mode mistakenly. And once I begin shooting a video in portrait orientation, it stays in the same mode for the entire duration. Fortunately, there are some helpful apps including iMovie, QuickTime and more that allow you to change the vertical videos quickly. How to Fix Vertical Videos on iPhone/iPad using iMovie Download iMovie on your iPhone if it’s not already installed on your device....

How to access website settings in Safari What are the different website settings on iPhone? How to change Safari settings for a specific website on iPhone How to share Website settings in iOS 16 How to access website settings in Safari What Safari settings can you change on the iPhone? You can either customize the Safari settings from iPhone Settings or do it directly from Safari. How to change Safari settings for each website on iPhone Many times, there have been cases where not all sites require all the settings to be changed....

Kik is a popular instant messaging app available for iOS and Android devices. There are lots of users using this freeware app on their device. On the other hand, a community exists that doesn’t find this app useful or stop using it already. Apart from that, as a parent you don’t want your kids to use the app because of the Kik cryptocurrency scheme. Whatever is the reason, the good thing is that you can deactivate Kik account temporarily....

They are undoubtedly great features to boost productivity, especially given the screen size of the iPad Pro. However, if you wish to disable Split View and Slide Over on iPad to get the maximum out of the big screen, here is a quick way. How to Turn Off Split View and Slide Over on iPad Step #1. Launch Settings app on your iPad. Step #2. Now tap on General → tap on Multitasking & Dock option; this option is below Handoff....

But if you open your Windows 11 PC in a conference hall or meeting room, it won’t be very pleasant for others. Also, The Startup sound was disabled by default in Windows 10. Most of us are coming on Windows 11 from Windows 11 and are already used to not listening to the startup sound. Thankfully Microsoft has added an easy way to disable startup sound in Windows 11. If you are looking to turn off startup sound on your PC, you are right....

Even though the social networking app doesn’t offer a perfect way to keep the stories at bay, there are third-party apps that can fill up the void really well. We have tried “Friendly for Facebook” to remove the stories from the Facebook feed on the iOS device. It’s pretty simple and works effectively in keeping them away. For Android device, we’ve found “Swipe” a reliable option. It’s just as simple, allowing you to put the stories away without any hassle....

When watching a video, if you tap the vertical three dots icon, you will see an option to save the video within Instagram. This means you still need an internet connection to view it. But if you want to download an IGTV video to your iPhone or Android camera roll, you’ll need a third-party app. Most of these help you save Instagram photos and videos too. I explored a few and have shared my top choices below for both iOS and Android....

FYI, Once you enable Extensions menu, the icon for the same will start appearing Edge toolbar. Now if you click on the Extensions menu icon, a quick context menu will open up showing you a complete list of extensions installed on the browser. From their users can manage the extensions conveniently. Each extension visible in the menu has the “Show in toolbar” icon (click on it to show the same extension to the extension area) accompanied by the “More action (three dots)” icon, which further shows you a context menu with more options....

Right now, if you launch the Settings app in Windows 11 and click on the navigation options, then a small line appears with a delay. The new feature will add icon animations for navigation options. You can check the below illustration to find out what animated icons in the settings app looks like: Similar icon animations are available for a long time in some apps that come preinstalled in Windows 11....

After releasing dark mode for its WhatsApp app for Android and iOS devices. The company recently announced lots of new features to its app which include a dark mode for its Web client accompanied by Animated Stickers, QR codes, Improvements to group video calls, and even more. Enable Dark Theme in WhatsApp for Web Earlier users have to take the help of the Developer tool trick to activate the dark theme....

Further, the data will be secured under a password, and only you will be able to access it on iCloud once encrypted. Let me show you exactly what encrypting is and how you can enable it for WhatsApp chat backups on iCloud! What are end-to-end encrypted WhatsApp chat backups?How to encrypt WhatsApp chat backups in iCloud on iPhoneHow to reset encrypted iCloud Backup Password in WhatsAppOther safety measures on WhatsApp...

Find Coronavirus Testing Centers in Apple Maps on iPhone, iPad, and Mac Step #1. Open Apple Maps on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac Step #2. Tap or click on the search bar. Step #3. On iPhone and iPad, under the “Search Nearby” section, tap on “COVID-19 Testing”. On Mac, type “COVID” into the search bar and select the top suggestion. Step #4. Pick any of the result locations to see more details....

These errors are ruining the whole excitement of the new update, and we don’t want that to happen. Thus, we have some working solutions to fix all issues stopping you from enjoying the latest Pacific update. You can try the below-mentioned fixes to resolve the COD Modern Warfare multiplayer not working on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. So, let’s move ahead and check them out. What Causes Modern Warfare Multiplayer Not Working Several players bombarded Modern Warfare’s Reddit community with the issues they faced with COD: Modern Warfare....

What Causes Ethernet Not Working In Windows 11? In order to help you get familiar with the issue and to make prevention and fixing easier, we will discuss the typical causes of Ethernet not working in Windows 11 before getting into the tested solutions. The issue is majorly due to a corrupt or outdated Ethernet driver on your computer. Most Windows users don’t pay attention to updating software like this on their computers, and this is why they frequently come down with this kind of issue....

Check Apple Watch SpaceDelete Unused Apps on Apple WatchRemove MusicManage Photo Albums on Apple WatchRemove AudiobooksRemove PodcastsDisable Automatic Downloads on Apple Watch Check Apple Watch Space Before we proceed to some spring cleaning, let’s first check the status of space on your Apple Watch. Quite like the iPhone’s storage info, you get to see the whole shazam and not just a percentage or number. Along with available storage, the page shows the number of songs, photos, and applications stored on the device....