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How to use the built-in iOS authenticator app for Twitter and other services

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Here’s how you can use the built-in authenticator app on your iOS device and enable two-factor authentication for websites and services like Twitter. With Twitter recently announcing that SMS-based two-factor authentication will be limited to Blue subscribers, many are looking for alternative methods to secure their accounts on the social media platform. For the uninitiated, two-factor authentication (2FA) is used as an additional layer of security in addition to passwords. A simple example of this is text-message-based verification, where the user will be able to authenticate with a one-time password. Ever…

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How to install WhatsApp on 2 different devices with the same number

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WhatsApp is one of the most widely-used instant messaging apps despite lacking several features. For example, Telegram lets you use the same account on multiple devices but unfortunately, the same wasn’t possible on WhatsApp — until now. You can now use the same WhatsApp account on two phones officially! The Linked Devices feature on WhatsApp was introduced last year but you could only use it on your computer or web browser. However, WhatsApp has rolled out a new update that allows you to link a smartphone to your account. If you’ve always wanted to…

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How to see which apps have access to your exact location on Android and how to disable them

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Location tracking has become the norm for a majority of apps across Android devices. In each initial setup, we opt for location tracking because it’s the easiest option, though it can be a substantial privacy risk for some. Here’s how you can see what apps have location access and how to adjust those permissions – even disable them on Android. When an app is installed – so long as it needs location access – a window will appear during the app’s first-time setup. In that window, you’ll see several options.…

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How to manage duplicate contacts in iOS 16

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Organizing your life means condensing the contacts on your iPhone by weeding out the ones you’ll never use again, and merging the copies of the ones you will. Here’s how to do it.As we transition to new employment, gain friends, or part with others, our contact lists take on duplicate contacts or contacts we need to delete. Here’s how you can manage multiple contacts from your phone and iCloud. Automatically merge multiple contacts on iPhone Your Contacts app can detect if you have multiple contacts running around. When you click on your Contacts app, you’ll…

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How to Use One WhatsApp Account on Two Phones

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We explain how to use WhatsApp Web to have the app on multiple phones So you want to share the same WhatsApp account on two separate phones? Technically, you can’t (yet): “There is no option to have a WhatsApp account with two phone numbers”, says the WhatsApp FAQs – an unhelpful answer if you have a second phone but don’t want to deactivate WhatsApp on your first phone. We had hoped that WhatsApp’s multi-device feature would solve this particular gripe, but unfortunately it doesn’t. It simply lets you link four…

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WhatsApp’s new avatars/2 Ways to Create and Use Meta Avatar on WhatsApp

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Meta now launches Avatar feature for WhatsApp. Both iOS and Android users can create their Avatar and express their emotions with customized Avatar stickers. Here’s how to set-up and send WhatsApp Avatar stickers. In Short Meta is rolling out Avatar feature for WhatsApp for iOS and Android. WhatsApp users can create their Avatar by using combinations of hairstyles, facial features and outfits. Users can use their avatar as a sticker in chats or make it their profile photo. Meta is rolling out the Avatar feature for its instant messaging app.…

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Android And IOS Hacks: How To Detect Them And Protect Your Smartphones

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Android and iOS devices dominate the mobile phone market these days. This also makes them the biggest target of cybercriminals, as someone’s phone holds way more personal data than any other electronic device. Falling victim to a phone hack is a nightmare, and it can be even more harmful when it’s a business phone. The worst case of phone hacking is the threat actor gaining access to online accounts, such as a person’s business network, social media, email, shopping accounts or—even worse—financial information. In this article, I’ll cover Android and…

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How to hide an app on Android smartphones without deleting it

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There are many apps on everyone’s smartphone that store a lot of personal data. Even with the secure lock screen password, your personal information may be compromised if someone manages to unlock your smartphone. To deal with such situations, you can keep your private or important apps hidden from view. – Hide apps on your phone – Keep sensitive apps away from prying eyes Did you know it’s possible to hide apps on your device without uninstalling or removing them? We’ve written before about how to delete and uninstall apps from your phone, but…

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How to activate ‘Hidden Words’ feature on Instagram to filter out rude comments

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Instagram rolled out the Hidden Words feature recently. It allows you to automatically filter negative and inappropriate content in comments and direct messages. The photo-sharing app claimed that users who enable Hidden Words for comments notice 40 per cent less offensive and rude comments overall. Meta owned Instagram has several unexplored features. The photo-sharing platform recently got some new security features to safeguard the users from negative and offensive message comments and requests. One of such features is the Hidden Words feature. For those who do not know, Hidden Words…

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How do I resolved mi TV vertical and Horizontal Line issue

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When you notice or observe horizontal lines on your MI TV screen then you have to identify the root cause by testing the TV cable connections and external devices are working properly and change HDMI cable and source. Horizontal or vertical lines appearing on your phone screen is a bad omen. Let’s jump right in, shall we? Well, they don’t usually appear all of a sudden. Something’s caused them, and that’s usually accidental drops or water damage, among other things. In this guide, we’ll explore what might be causing those…

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