Category: Apps and Software
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Google is developing a new collection of Chromebook wallpapers
A wallpaper sets the mood for your device, and whether it’s sweeping landscapes, subtle gradients, or even a huge picture of your favorite band, which wallpaper you pick can make a huge difference in your experience. If you have a Chromebook, Google offers a collection of high-resolution wallpapers that make your laptop feel more like,…
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Parental controls finally arrive on Instagram after a long wait
Meta Platforms Inc, which owns Facebook, said on Wednesday that it will allow parents to monitor how much time their children spend on Instagram and that parental supervision capability will be added to Quest virtual reality headsets shortly. The new parental controls are part of Meta’s promise to protect kids using its social media applications…
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Duolingo Reveals a 485% Increase Of People Studying Ukrainian
Since the start of the war in Ukraine, the popularity of the language learning app Duolingo has skyrocketed. Luis von Ahn, CEO and co-founder of Duolingo, announced on Monday that the number of users learning Ukrainian has increased by 485 percent. According to Morning Brew on Wednesday, the increase is global, but most of it…
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Spotify, Discord down in widespread outage
Spotify and Discord were experiencing issues Tuesday afternoon, with many users unable to access the online platforms. The music streaming service confirmed it was looking into the issue. “Something’s not quite right, and we’re looking into it,” the Spotify status account tweeted. “Thanks for your reports!” “We’re aware of an issue causing message failures and…
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First Look At Windows 11’s New Desktop Background Tool
Sun Valley 2 is going to be a big release for Windows 11, and Microsoft is exploring support for new features and improvements. According to reports and evidence spotted in preview builds, Windows 11 is getting a new customization tool called “Sticker Editor” to add stickers to desktop backgrounds. This forthcoming Windows 11 feature should…
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DD India can now be watched in the U.S., UK, Australia, Middle East, Europe, and more.
DD India, a name that instantly evokes nostalgia in generations born before 2000 is now available internationally. Now, DD India goes beyond Indian borders to cities and towns in every corner of the world. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced that DD India is moving to global platforms “to showcase India’s culture and…
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How to Recover Permanently Deleted Files and Folders in Google Drive
Have you accidentally deleted the Drive trash folder? Find out how to restore files and folders that you have permanently deleted from Google Drive. When you delete a file or folder from Google Drive, it is moved to the trash. Deleted files remain in the trash for 30 days before they are permanently removed. Restoring…
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Jamf Offers A Solution For Companies Distributing Hardware To WFH Employees
Jamf, the standard in Apple Enterprise Management (AEM), announced its new Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) offering today. Jamf is a tool used by schools and businesses to manage Apple devices. By focusing on privacy, organizations will be able to manage and secure personal devices brought to work. “The modern work world has changed dramatically…
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The Google Assistant Is Getting A Permanent Death, And You Probably Weren’t Using It Anyway
Google has begun informing users that Assistant Snapshot is being retired. In 2018, the feature was introduced as a way to give users context-based updates. Google is now encouraging users to request information and updates from the Assistant. Almost nothing about Google apps and services is guaranteed to last, and Google Assistant is the latest…
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Spotify Has Finally Added This Highly-requested Feature To Its Android App
What you need to know In its Android app, Spotify has finally added support for the “Swipe to Queue” gesture. Previously, the gesture was only available on the Spotify iOS app. Last year, Spotify had stated that it had no plans to bring the feature to Android. The Spotify Android app now allows users to…