How to See Which Apps Can Access Your Location on Android |
- How to See Which Apps Can Access Your Location on Android
- How to Snap Windows to Custom Screen Regions on Windows 10
- The 5 Best Alternatives to WhatsApp
- How to Make Signal Your Default Messaging App for Android
- How to Delete a Watch Face on Apple Watch
- What Is Google Assistant, and What Can It Do?
- How to Create a Word Cloud in Microsoft PowerPoint
| How to See Which Apps Can Access Your Location on Android Posted: 14 Jan 2021 09:05 AM PST
It's no secret that smartphone apps have the ability to access a lot of permissions—if you let them. It's important to make sure apps aren't abusing permissions to protect your privacy. Android makes it easy to see which apps can access your location. Android apps are required to ask for permission to access your location. Beginning in Android 11, you can even grant apps one-time access to your location. This means that you don't have to worry about apps grabbing your location after you leave the app. RELATED: The Best New Features in Android 11, Available Now Regardless of how well you may monitor permissions, it's a good idea to check up on which apps can access your location every once in a while. It's easily done. First, open the Settings menu on your Android phone or tablet by swiping down from the top of the screen (once or twice depending on your device's manufacturer) to open the notification shade, then tap the gear icon.
Next, go to the "Privacy" section.
Select "Permission Manager."
The Permission Manager lists all of the different permissions that apps can access. There's everything from Body Sensors to Call Logs here. The one that we want is "Location."
This screen may look a little different depending on which Android version you have and the manufacturer's skin. At the top, you'll see the apps that can access your location "All The Time." Under that is "Only While In Use," and lastly, you'll see apps that you have denied access to.
To change the location permission for an app, simply select it from the list.
Now you can change your permission preference.
That's it! This is a handy way to easily change permissions for a bunch of apps at once. It's a nice centralized location for a permission check-up.  |
| How to Snap Windows to Custom Screen Regions on Windows 10 Posted: 14 Jan 2021 07:11 AM PST
Windows 10's Snap Assist feature is nice, but it lacks customization. Microsoft's PowerToys app makes it possible to split the screen however you want. This is great for ultra-wide monitors and anyone who wants a better tiling window manager. How to Customize Windows 10's Snap FeatureThe built-in Snap Assist feature only works in a 2×2 grid arrangement, which means that the windows will always be equally sized to fit the area: two windows side by side, four windows in the four corners of the screen, or one window on one side of the screen and two on the other. If you have a big monitor, especially an ultra-wide, you may want more window tiling options. That's where Microsoft's PowerToys app comes in. The "FancyZones" feature adds many more options as well as the ability to create completely custom snap zones. How to Get Microsoft PowerToys |
| The 5 Best Alternatives to WhatsApp Posted: 14 Jan 2021 05:41 AM PST  WhatsApp has become ubiquitous with mobile messaging, but it's not for everyone. If you're suffering from WhatsApp fatigue or you don't like the privacy issues with this Facebook-owned app, here are the best WhatsApp alternatives you should look into. Signal
When it comes to WhatsApp alternatives, Signal is at the forefront. Its popularity is largely because of the company's stance on user privacy. Signal is an end-to-end encrypted app, just like WhatsApp. The messaging service promises that all your data is encrypted and can't be viewed by Signal or third parties. It's a relatively small company run by a not-for-profit organization and survives on donations. RELATED: What Is Signal, and Why Is Everyone Using It? What sets Signal apart, though, is the fact that the app is open source. All of its code is available online and is up for public scrutiny. This means that if there is any privacy issue in Signal, it can be checked by security experts. In fact, WhatsApp's in-house encryption system is built using Signal's code. When it comes to user experience, Signal is quite similar to WhatsApp, and won't be a big hurdle switching from WhatsApp to Signal. They both have a similar interface for sending messages, creating groups, making group voice and video calls (up to eight participants), sending stickers, and more. Signal is available on iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux. The app can be used for free, and all you need to sign up is your phone number. Telegram
Telegram has been touted as the best alternative for WhatsApp for a long time now because of its stance on privacy and its suite of features. The messaging service lets you create groups with up to 200,000 users and share files of up to 2GB for free. There are public channels and self-destructing messages (unlike WhatsApp's disappearing messages). Telegram's list of unique features is quite long. For instance, Telegram Bots. This feature lets you integrate different services and automation right into Telegram using chatbots. RELATED: Signal vs. Telegram: Which Is the Best Chat App? The app has end-to-end encrypted chats, but the default chats are also stored on Telegram's servers. If you want real, device-to-device encrypted chat, you can use the Secret Mode feature. Once enabled, messages are only stored on your phone. If one person deletes a message, it is deleted from both devices. Telegram can be used for free, and it's available on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Android, Mac, Windows, and Linux. While Telegram doesn't have a web version like WhatsApp, it has support for great third-party desktop clients (something that's sorely missing from WhatsApp). Discord
Discord started out as a game chat platform, but it has evolved into something so much more. It's now touted as an alternative to both Slack and WhatsApp, depending on your needs. Discord is a server-based messaging app, but it also has a private message feature that's very similar to WhatsApp. From its "Friends" tab, you can add friends using their username or gamer tags. You can then use Discord for private messaging, group chats, group calls, media sharing, and more. You can also create a group chat with up to 10 friends. If you need more, you can always start your own Discord server. Discord is free, feature-rich, and private. Unlike Signal and Telegram, you don't need to share your phone number, or even your real name to use Discord on iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Windows, and Linux. RELATED: How to Invite People to a Discord Server (and Create Invite Links) Keybase
If you want to turn up the security key to 11, take a look at Keybase. Keybase started out as a key directory for private and public identifier keys, but it also has an end-to-end encrypted messaging component. The messaging feature can be used for private messaging, groups, and teams. Keybase is an open-source app and uses public-key cryptography to protect messages. Messages, media, and file transfers are protected in such a way that even Keybase can't read your messages. Because Keybase is built on top of public-key identifiers, you can use the app anonymously as well. Keybase is available for free on iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows, Linux, and Mac. Threema
Threema takes security really seriously and it's not afraid to charge for it. You pay a one-time fee when buying the app ($2.99), and in return, you get end-to-end encryption for all data that passes through the messaging service. This includes messages, video calls, files, and even status updates. The company lets you chat anonymously and there's no need to link a phone number or email to your account (they are optional). The service generates a random Threema ID when you first start using the app that other users can use to communicate with you. Threema doesn't collect any user data and doesn't show any ads. It's a Swiss-made app with servers hosted in Switzerland. The app doesn't skimp on features either. You get your usual text messaging, voice calls, video calls, file sharing, groups, lists, and access to a desktop web client. Threema is available for iPhone, iPad, Android, and web. Not ready to jump ship away from WhatsApp? Here's how you can secure your WhatsApp account and data. RELATED: How to Secure Your WhatsApp Account  |
| How to Make Signal Your Default Messaging App for Android Posted: 13 Jan 2021 04:42 PM PST Signal Private Messenger is definitely the best choice for text messaging if security & privacy are your most important priorities. Users have already started to use Signal, and it's popularity reached sky-high, especially after Elon Musk's tweet.
Signal Private messenger is still growing in popularity and gaining more useful features over time. Not many would know that in addition to supporting end-to-end encrypted messages and calls with other Signal users, the instant messaging app can be configured to be used as the default SMS/MMS app. The SMS/MMS feature has been introduced to send text messages to those who aren't on Signal. Although it breaks the end-to-end encryption, if you have chosen to use Signal for a lifetime, you might find this new feature extremely handy. Also Read: How to Run Signal Private Messenger On Windows 10 PC & MAC Make Signal Your Default Messaging App for AndroidIf you set Signal as a default messaging app for Android, you will be able to manage both SMS and other forms of communication in a single place. So, in this article, we are going to share a step-by-step guide on how to use Signal as your default SMS and MMS app on Android. Let's check out. Step 1. First of all, open the Signal app on your Android smartphone. Step 2. Now tap on your profile icon.
Step 3. Next, tap on the 'Settings' button. Step 4. On the Settings, tap on the option 'SMS and MMS'
Step 5. You need to tap on the 'SMS Disabled' option to make the signal your default SMS app. Step 6. Now, the app will ask you for a few permissions. Make sure to grant the permissions.
Step 6. Additionally, you can even enable the 'SMS delivery reports'. This will request a delivery report for each SMS message you send.
That's it! You are done. This is how you can use Signal as your default SMS and MMS app on Android. Once set up as a default SMS app, you can use Signal to send and receive text messages and MMS. So, this article is all about how to use Signal as your default SMS and MMS app on Android. I hope this article helped you! Please share it with your friends also. If you have any doubts related to this, let us know in the comment box below.  |
| How to Delete a Watch Face on Apple Watch Posted: 13 Jan 2021 02:17 PM PST If you have an Apple Watch, then you might want to shake things up by changing your watch face once in a while. One problem with this is that you are often left with a long list of faces that you'll never use. Fortunately, you can just as easily remove them. How to Delete a Watch Face on Apple WatchRemoving a Watch face from your Apple Watch is just as easy as adding a new one. To do this, make sure your Apple Watch is unlocked and that the watch face is on the screen (as below, with no windows or other apps open).
Touch and hold the watch face until you see the "Edit" and share buttons at the bottom of the screen. You can swipe left and right to select different watch faces using this menu.
When you find a watch face that you want to delete, swipe up on the watch face and tap "Remove." This works similarly to how you'd terminate an app on an iPhone or iPad. From here you can either select a different watch face by swiping left and right, then tapping it or pressing the digital crown to return to your previous watch face.
How to Delete a Watch Face on iPhoneYou can also delete watch faces in the Watch app on an iPhone. First, launch the "Watch" app, then tap on "Edit" under "My Faces." To delete a face, tap the red icon to the left of the face followed by "Remove" to delete it. You can also change the order by grabbing the "hamburger" icon to the right of the watch face (it looks like three horizontal lines) and dragging up and down.
Try Other Watch FacesYou can use the same technique to try out new watch faces. Simply press and hold your watch face until you see the "Edit" and share button at the bottom of the screen, then swipe left until you get to the end of the list.
Tap the "+" button to add a new watch face, then use the digital crown to cycle through your options. When you're ready to add the watch face to your list, tap on it. Don't forget to use the "Edit" button to add complications and change the theme.
You can quickly cycle through your list of watch faces without accessing this menu. With your watch face on the screen, swipe from the very edge of the screen left or right to move to a different watch face. If you don't swipe from the outer edge of the screen, this won't work. More Faces Are Added RegularlyApple is always adding new watch faces to watchOS with each major upgrade. If you haven't updated your Apple Watch recently (or you have automatic updates switched off), then you can force an update under the Watch app. To manually check for and install updates, launch Watch on your iPhone, tap "General," and tap "Software Update." Any available software updates will be listed here, and you can instruct your iPhone to download and apply the update when your Watch is next connected to a power source. Have you recently purchased or been gifted an Apple Watch? Make sure you brush up on our must-see Apple Watch tips and tricks.  |
| What Is Google Assistant, and What Can It Do? Posted: 13 Jan 2021 11:16 AM PST
In a world filled with virtual assistants, Google Assistant is one name you probably recognize. The market is full of Google Assistant-enabled devices, but what exactly is it, what does it do, and should you use it? A Brief HistoryGoogle Assistant had very humble beginnings. It debuted in May 2016 as part of Google's new messaging app, Allo, and the original Google Home speaker. The speaker is where the Assistant's abilities first really shined. People could simply use their voice to access Google's vast knowledge base. Shortly after its initial release, Google Assistant launched as a built-in feature on the original Google Pixel smartphones. A few months later, it started to arrive on other Android smartphones and Wear OS smartwatches. By 2017, Google Assistant had launched as an app for the iPhone and iPad. Google Assistant is now the successor of the company's previous virtual assistant, Google Now. While Google Now focused primarily on surfacing information without your input, the Assistant added the important capability of having two-way conversations. The virtual assistant was mainly only available on smartphones and smart speakers for the first few years. But in 2018, Google Assistant branched out to devices with displays. Google Assistant can now be found in phones, speakers, cars, smart displays, watches, and home devices, and more. What Can Google Assistant Do?Google Assistant has a long list of features and abilities. At its most basic level, it answers questions. You can ask simple things, like, "What's the capital of Michigan?" or "How old is Michael Jordan?" When you perform a Google search on your computer or phone, you'll often see a box at the top of the results—this is where Google Assistant gets its answers.
Google Assistant is even more useful when it comes to personal results. If you allow it to access your Google account and other services, it can provide more than just general information. For example, you can ask if you have any events on your calendar, get the local weather forecast, send text messages, and more. Google Assistant is also incredibly useful with smart-home devices. It can communicate with a number of popular smart home brands, including Philips Hue, SmartThings, Nest, Ring, WeMo, and many more. Just look for the "Works with Hey Google" or "Works with Google Assistant" logo. Of course, it also connects with other Google products, like the Chromecast. After you connect any of these devices, you can then control them via Google Assistant. That means you can say "Hey Google, turn off the lights," or, "Hey Google, watch ESPN on living room TV." Another thing that comes with smart-home integration is the Google Home app (Android/iPhone/iPad), which becomes your central hub for all the devices. Physical devices are only one part of Google Assistant's vast library of skills. It can also connect with apps and web services. You can use it to make a grocery list, read recipes aloud, listen to radio stations or news headlines, and so much more. Google Assistant can also do all of these things on smartphones and tablets. Additionally, it can open apps on your device, read notifications aloud, make calls, send texts, and more. Even without all the fancy smart speakers and home devices, Google Assistant is a handy tool. A complete list of Google Assistant's capabilities is far too long to cover here. Most people won't ever use even half of the things it can do. The great thing about that, though, is it can likely do something useful for anyone. Is Google Assistant Always Listening?One of the biggest concerns about Google Assistant is how much it "listens" to you. When you think about how it works, it makes sense that it's "always listening." After all, if it wasn't, how would it hear your voice commands? The good thing is you don't have to use the "OK Google" command to launch Google Assistant. Devices that rely on voice input (like smart speakers) do require this, but many other devices do not. For example, if you use Assistant on your phone, you can turn off the "OK Google" detection setting and only launch it manually. Some devices also include physical mute switches, so you can turn off their listening capability. However, if you do use voice commands to wake Google Assistant, it is always listening. The important thing, though, is it isn't always recording. Google Assistant only records when it hears the "OK Google" or "Hey Google" commands. It's similar to how dogs understand language. They can be trained to recognize their name and other commands. They also have ears, though, so while they hear everything you say, they only actually understand a few words. Google Assistant is always listening, but unless you use the magic words, it won't record or understand anything you say. RELATED: How (and Why) to Opt-In to Google Recording Storage Google Assistant Privacy ControlsEven when you know Google Assistant doesn't record everything, you might still be uncomfortable with what it does record. The good news is Google has several tools to help you control what Google Assistant saves about you. You can even use Google Assistant to delete your activity. Below are a few examples of commands you can use to do this:
To dive even deeper, visit the Assistant activity page in your Google account. There are options to delete your activity automatically after 3, 18, or 36 months.
If you're concerned about privacy, utilizing these tools can allow you to take advantage of Google Assistant's features, while still maintaining some control over what it records. Google Assistant is an extremely powerful and complex product, which makes it both incredibly useful and slightly disconcerting. It can definitely make your life easier, but you'll have to make some privacy concessions. It's up to you whether that trade-off is worth it. RELATED: How to Stop Your Google Home From Recording All Your Conversations  |
| How to Create a Word Cloud in Microsoft PowerPoint Posted: 13 Jan 2021 07:55 AM PST
Adding a word cloud to your slideshow helps communicate what's really important about the presentation by making certain keywords stand out. There's no built-in tool in Microsoft PowerPoint for creating a word cloud, but it can still be done. Here's how. Install the Pro Word Cloud Add-inThough there are several third-party applications available that claim to generate a word cloud in Microsoft PowerPoint, we'll be using the free Pro Word Cloud add-in in this tutorial. But there are some precautions you must take. RELATED: How to Install and Use Add-ins for Microsoft Office Freeware isn't known for its privacy or security. Pro Word Cloud's add-in capabilities include reading your document and sending data over the internet. If you're concerned about the confidentiality of your data, this may not be the best option for you. There are risks involved when using freeware as a quick and easy means to an end. Almost all freeware comes bundled with bloatware and, while most bloatware isn't malicious, that's not always the case. But even if the bloatware isn't malicious in itself, it does consume disk space which in turn can slow down your computer—a price most aren't willing to pay for free software. While we didn't encounter any issues when using this free add-in, that doesn't mean you won't. However, if you're still sure you want to give this PowerPoint add-in a go, head over to the Pro Word Cloud download page and click "Get it Now."
A pop-up window will appear containing links to the terms of use and privacy policy. If you agree, click "Continue."
You'll then be redirected to the Microsoft 365 store. Click "Open in PowerPoint."
Another message will appear, this time requesting permission to open PowerPoint. Click "Open PowerPoint."
PowerPoint will launch and the add-in will be installed. You can now close PowerPoint and access the add-in at any time. Create a Word Cloud in Microsoft PowerPointOpen the PowerPoint file that contains the text you would like to create a word cloud with and then click the "Insert" tab.
Next, in the "Add-ins" group, click "My Add-ins."
The "Office Add-ins" window will appear. Double-click the "Pro Word Cloud" add-in.
Once selected, the Pro Word Cloud pane will appear on the right-hand side of the PowerPoint window. Here, you can adjust certain settings such as your text font, color scheme, layout style, and case. You can also choose how many words will appear in the word cloud, as well as the size (in pixels) of the word cloud image. Lastly, common words (such as "and" or "if") are excluded from the word cloud by default. Uncheck the box next to "Remove Common Words?" if you'd like to keep them.
Once you've adjusted the settings to your liking, select the text in the PowerPoint slide by clicking and dragging your cursor over the text.
Back in the Pro Word Cloud pane, click the "Create Word Cloud" button.
Pro Word Cloud will now generate your word cloud. As you can see from the tip that's displayed, the word cloud image is copied to your clipboard.
You can now click and drag the image from the side pane over to your slide, or paste it from your clipboard by right-clicking on the slide and selecting the paste option.
Play around with the different color schemes provided to find one that matches your Microsoft PowerPoint theme!  |
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