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When notifications from WhatsApp get distracting, muting conversations can help you focus. In this article, we’ll dive into how to mute WhatsApp notifications, what happens when you mute someone on WhatsApp, and other related queries. What Is Mute on WhatsApp WhatsApp comes with two types Mute of functionalities: Mute notifications for individual or group chats and Mute for status. We’ll walk you through both and their differences. What Happens When You Mute Chat Notifications on WhatsApp By default, WhatsApp sends a push notification with sound alerts each time you get a text from an individual or a group chat....

While you may not have to worry about your device’s MAC address most of the time, there are times you need to know your network adapter’s MAC address. This way, you can identify the device or configure networking permissions on your router. Whatever your reasons for needing your MAC address, we’ll show you several ways to do it on both Mac and PC. What is a MAC Address? The MAC address is a unique 17-character (00:1A:C2:9B:00:68, for example) which serves as a hardware identifier that’s embedded on your computer’s network interface controller (NIC) card....

TED Talks are therefore less defined by the subject matter it deals with and more by how it packages and shares that content. What are TED talks? Do TED talks have real depth, or are they the fast food of the intellectual world? A (Very) Quick History Of TED The TED conference has been around since 1984! Long before streaming internet video was a thing. The first conference showcased things like the compact disc and the Apple Macintosh....

The web of today is very different. Not only is there a strong push to deanonymize people, the websites you visit on a daily basis can record and capture all sorts of information about you. What kinds of information? Read on to find out. Your IP Address This is the most common type of information that a website will log. Your IP or Internet Protocol address is a number that denotes where on the internet you are located....

No single entity “owns” the internet, but every single part of the internet belongs to someone! Confused? By the end of this article you won’t be! The Difference Between the Internet and the Web First, we need to clarify that the internet and the Web are two different things. The internet is the actual hardware and software that makes the global network, well, work. The Web, on the other hand, is a service that runs over the internet....

What are some nice techy gifts that would be appreciated by a student? Read on to find our favorite picks. 1. Sunrise Alarm Clock No one likes being woken up by a beeping alarm. Yet getting up on time is crucial for a college student, and an alarm clock is a necessary evil. But what if it could nudge you from sleep a bit more gently? This is the idea behind sunrise alarm clocks....

If you’re interested in using your Fire stick primarily for watching TV shows and movies, then make sure to check out our YouTube video also: Netflix When it comes to streaming services, Netflix is a very popular app giving you access to tons of original Netflix and other content on your devices. The app’s available for Fire TV as well, and that means you can enjoy all of your favorite shows on your TV now....

Now more than ever, having the most secure password is crucial. Two decades ago, common advice would be to simply never use a dictionary word as your password. Today, it’s much more complex than that. Until the adoption of alternative methods of account security, proper password etiquette can save you countless hours of headaches and frustration. In this article, let’s discuss three methods that you can use to create strong and secure passwords....

About 90% of the information sent to our brains is visual. Then 99% of sensory information is filtered out by our mind right away. So it’s not surprising that 65% of people are visual learners. Plus, 45% more users will click on a link if you include an infographic. In other words, infographics are the bee’s knees. The next step now is finding the best tools to create an infographic that’s professional and share-worthy....

Paid professional software is available, but with companies like Apple offering top-quality production software for free, beginners don’t need to invest huge sums just to get started. Here’s a run-through of six of the best free music production software for beginners to try. Apple GarageBand for Mac There’s a reason why, wherever you go, you’ll always see Apple GarageBand for Mac recommended as one of the best, if not the best, free software for music creation....

In this article, we’ve laid out the basic differences between 60Hz, 144Hz, and 240Hz and have given some tips on when it’s best to upgrade. For those who are keeping track of these monitors for a future purchase, make sure to check out 144Hz Monitors and GamingScan for the latest news. 60Hz vs 144Hz vs 240Hz Monitors – What’s the Difference? The ‘HZ’ used in a monitor’s description is used to describe its refresh rate....

Once you store all your reward cards, coupons, credit and debit cards in the app, making purchases is a simple tap and pay process, so you don’t have to dig for your wallet every time. Two of the most well-known apps are Apple Wallet and Google Pay (formerly Android Pay), both of which work with newer smartphones. They serve virtually the same function, though they differ slightly in their strengths and weaknesses....

In this article, we have picked out some of the best smart home gadgets you can use in your Airbnb home to monitor your location and manage check-ins and check-outs remotely. The Best Remote Smart Locks If you want to manage an Airbnb location remotely, a smart lock is one of the best investments you can make. With a smart lock, you can give a different access code to each guest, or ensure that only the guest staying at your property can get in and out....

If you have some home videos or downloaded movies that you’d like to get onto your iPad or iPhone, you’ll need to first convert them into the appropriate format. Once you do that, you can check out my post on how to copy or transfer files over to your iPad. So what’s the easiest way to get any video converted to the correct format? In my opinion, HandBrake is the best application for getting the job done....

Burning Blu-ray discs still isn’t all that common and may never be, but a lot of people still burn their own CDs and DVDs. If you burn your own discs, then you always have to create a nice-looking custom label to go along with it. It just looks tacky to use a permanent marker to label your newly burned CD! In this article, I’ll show you where you can find lots of templates for creating your own CD, DVD or Blu-ray label covers in Word....

If you occasionally use the program, that’s not a problem because when you do decide to use it, clicking on it will load it up. However, all the major software writers like to load their software into memory immediately so that in case you use their program, it can load up quickly. This is fine for programs that you use often, but how many times a day do you open QuickTime or Adobe reader?...

One of the key reasons AirTags are so useful is that they piggyback off the massive number of Apple devices worldwide. If you lose an item with an AirTag, someone with an iPhone or other compatible Apple device is likely to pass nearby and relay its location. It stands to reason that Apple wants to offer its customers the broadest network. As it turns out, you can use non-Apple devices, particularly Android phones, with AirTags....

Luckily, there’s a free online way you can enhance the quality of your dark or jerky or low-res videos so that they appear half decent. You can always use desktop video editing software, but you normally have to shell out cash, use up computer resources or waste time learning the interface and features of a new piece of software. YouTube has graciously provided its billions of users with a free tool to enhance videos that does a pretty good job....

Unfortunately, this can sometimes result in Firefox becoming bogged down. If your Firefox is running too slow for your taste, try one of these methods to speed it up and get back to browsing the web in style. Tips to Speed Up Firefox If Firefox runs more like a tortoise, try one of these fixes. Update Firefox The first thing you should do if Firefox is running slow is check for Firefox updates....

When linked to your streaming apps, Trakt sends push notifications whenever new episodes of your favorite shows are released. Also, it syncs content you’re watching across your devices and streaming platforms to create a unified streaming experience. This tutorial shows you how to activate Trackt TV on Firestick apps. You need a Trakt TV account, an internet connection, and a Trakt-compatible app. Create a Trakt TV Account Jump to the next section if you already have a Trakt account....