How to Send Disappearing Messages in Instagram |
- How to Send Disappearing Messages in Instagram
- How to Transfer Your Games and Save Files From PS4 to PS5
- How to Sync Microsoft Edge Tabs Across Devices
- What is Clubhouse? The Drop-In Audio Social Network
| How to Send Disappearing Messages in Instagram Posted: 06 Feb 2021 07:53 AM PST  Instagram is a popular outlet for spontaneous texts thanks to its variety of goofy filters and options. These are also the kind of conversations you don't want others to save permanently. Here's how to send disappearing messages on Instagram using Vanish Mode. For dispatching self-destructing texts, Instagram offers a feature called "Vanish Mode" on its messaging service. Any text or media you send in Vanish Mode is automatically wiped as soon as the recipient sees it. To access Vanish Mode, first, make sure you have the latest version of the Instagram app on your Android smartphone or iPhone. Next, open the Instagram app on your phone and swipe in from the left edge of the screen (or tap the text bubble button at the top right) to view a list of your direct messages.
Select the conversation that you'd like to use Vanish Mode for. Perform a swipe up gesture above the text box to activate Vanish Mode. Once that's successful, Instagram will update your chat background with a darker shade and throw in a few animations to let you know Vanish Mode is active.
In Vanish Mode, you can continue to chat normally and send messages in all the usual formats, like direct stories, voice clips, and more.
The difference is that once you swipe up again to leave Vanish Mode and the other person reads whatever you have sent, Instagram will delete those messages.
While the recipient is free to take a screenshot of your messages in Vanish Mode, Instagram will notify you if and when they do. Do note that Instagram retains your Vanish Mode media and texts for up to an hour after they have been deleted. This is in case the recipient files a report for abuse and harassment and Instagram needs the Vanish Mode data to take action. There are a bunch more ways you can have a more private experience on Instagram, like controlling who can comment on your posts and restricting troll accounts.  |
| How to Transfer Your Games and Save Files From PS4 to PS5 Posted: 06 Feb 2021 05:51 AM PST The PlayStation 5 (PS5) will load and play your PlayStation 4 (PS4) games and save files, provided you import them from one console to the other. Here's how to transfer all of your old data. If you're the owner of a PS5 and a PS4, then you can make the transition between consoles easily. Not only are all but a handful of PlayStation 4 games compatible with the PlayStation 5, but you can also transfer your saved games to your new console. There are multiple ways to transfer saves and game data between the two consoles, and which one you choose comes down to convenience as well as your tolerance for extra wires. Note that this refers to saved data and digital game downloads. If you have a standard PS5 and a PS4 game disc, you can insert the disc into the PS5's disc drive, and the game will install automatically. Transfer Data via the InternetThe PS5 offers something called "Data Transfer," which, as the name suggests, lets you transfer all data from your old console to your new one. This is done via an internet connection, and you can either complete the whole thing wirelessly or by using ethernet cables. The first thing you'll need to do is make sure you're signed in to the same PlayStation account on both consoles—you can do this by going to the Settings menu on each console and checking your "Account" details.
Then check that both consoles are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. You can also do this from Settings by going to the "Network" menu.
You can connect the consoles to the same network either wirelessly or via ethernet cables. Either way will work, but wireless transfer might take longer. You can speed up the process by connecting the consoles to each other with a single ethernet cable. Once the consoles are on the same network, go to "Settings" in your PS5 again. Then go to System > System Software > Data Transfer.
When you select this last option, the PS5 will show more information about what data will be moved from your PS4, and will tell you that it won't be removed from your PS4.
You'll then be asked to prepare for the data transfer by making sure that both of your consoles are turned on and connected to the same network.
When you hit "Continue," you'll be given a five-minute countdown. You'll have to press your PS4's power button for one second until it beeps before the countdown ends.
Once it does, you'll see a list of the saved data on your PS4's console storage. Select which you'd like to transfer, if not all.
You'll find a similar list of games and apps to transfer on your PS5. Again, select which ones you'd like to transfer or select all.
The PS5 will give you an estimated time that it will take to transfer the saved data. This will be done in the foreground, meaning you can't use the PS5 until it's done. Once it is, you can use the PS5 while the games and apps download in the background.
When the data transfer is complete, the games will appear on your main menu and your saves will be in your console storage. This is your one-stop-shop for transferring games and saved data between your console storage. While it won't transfer anything on extended storage, it is a great way of moving everything on your PS4 quickly and easily to your new console. Transfer Saves via PlayStation PlusIf you have a PlayStation Plus subscription, then you have another option for moving your saved data from one console to another. Again, you'll need to ensure that you're logged in to your PlayStation Plus account on both consoles. You can do this by going to the "Settings" menu and double-checking the "Account" menu to make sure that your username is the same on both consoles. To move your saves, go to Settings > Application Saved Data Management.
These settings will let you control how to transfer saved data between the system storage, the online cloud storage you get with PS Plus, and a USB device (more on that later). Select "Saved Data in System Storage."
From there, choose "Upload to Online Storage." This option has a little PlayStation Plus symbol next to it.
You'll see a list of all the games for which you have saved data. Selecting one game will show you a list of every single save you have in the game. You can choose to transfer all or just specific saves. This process will also alert you if these saves are already uploaded to the cloud. PlayStation Plus frequently syncs saves, so you may not have to repeat the process manually. Once you've uploaded all the saves you wish to the cloud, turn on your PS5 and download the game of your choice. Then go to Settings > Saved Data and Game/App Settings.
From there, scroll down to "Saved Data (PS4)," then select "Cloud Storage" from the submenu. It'll have a little PS Plus symbol next to it.
Select "Download to Console Storage."
From the list that pops up, select the PS4 saves(s) you wish to save, then hit "Download."
When you boot up the PS4 game in question on your PS5, your saves will be there waiting for you. Transfer Games With an External HDDIf you have an external hard drive, then you're in luck, as this method of transferal is one of the easiest and requires minimal effort. Before you unplug the hard drive, make sure that all the PS4 saves and games you wish to transfer are on it. To do this, turn on your PS4 and go to the Settings menu.
Find the "Storage" menu, then select "System Storage." Your external HDD should be here as "Extended Storage."
Once in "System Storage," you'll find your games under "Applications." Select this menu and see a list of the games installed on your PS4's internal storage.
Press the Options button on your DualShock 4, which is found on the top right of the controller's trackpad. Then select "Move to Extended Storage" from the menu that appears on the right side of the screen.
The screen will then change to a checklist, allowing you to select which games you want to move to your external hard drive. Once you've selected all the items you wish to transfer, select the "Move" button. This menu will also tell you how large the amount of data to be transferred will be. You'll then see a screen that shows you the progress of the transfer. Depending on how many games you're transferring, this may take some time.
Once you have all the games you wish to transfer on your external hard drive, turn the PS4 completely off, unplug the external hard drive, and plug the drive into the PS5. The USB ports on the rear of the PS5 are ideal, as they free up the USB ports on the front of the console for the DualSense charge cord. All you have to do now is turn the PS5 on. The PS5 will recognize the hard drive as extended storage, and the games will then be playable on the PS5. Be aware that some digital downloads might need to update, and your disc-based games will still require you to insert the disc to update them. To find the games on your extended storage (assuming that none show up in the main menu), go to your "Game Library" on the far-right side of your PS5's home screen.
Switch to the "Installed" tab and scroll down. The games installed on the console storage will appear first, but below that will be the games on extended storage.
This method also allows you to put your PS4 saves and games on the PS5 without them taking up any internal storage space. The PS5's internal storage is fairly limited, so simply moving the PS4's games over via data transfer or the cloud may take up too much space to allow for PS5 games to be installed. Transfer Saves via USBSimilar to the above, you can transfer saved data from your PS4 to your PS5 via an external device—in this case, a USB stick. Select "Application Saved Data Management" in the Settings menu. It's worth noting that the PS4 won't copy saves to anything formatted as "extended storage," meaning that you can't transfer your saves to an external HDD like the one mentioned above.
Select the option to "Copy to USB Storage Device." Select the data that you want to move from the list of games that pops up. As mentioned above, you can move multiple saves from a single game.
Select the saves of your choice, then hit "Copy." This will put the games on your USB device.
To safely remove the USB device, go to the "Devices" menu in "Settings," navigate to the "USB Storage Devices" submenu, and select the device in question. Finally, choose "Stop Using This USB Storage Device." You can then safely remove it from the PS4.
Next, plug the USB device into your PS5 and go to "Settings." Scroll down to "Saved Data and Game/App Settings."
From there, go to "Saved Data (PS4)" and select "USB Drive."
Then, "Copy to Console Storage."
If the game hasn't already been downloaded to the PS5, the saved data will be called "Non-Installed Game or App," but you can copy it to the console regardless. The saves will be there when you install and boot up the game. Now you can safely make the transition from one console generation to the next without losing either a game or a save. If you'd like to find out how to make the switch from an Xbox One to an Xbox Series console, you can check out our article on the Series X/S's backward compatibility.  |
| How to Sync Microsoft Edge Tabs Across Devices Posted: 05 Feb 2021 10:57 AM PST
If you're like most, you surf the internet across multiple devices, including a smartphone and a computer. The key to making those work together is allowing tabs to sync between devices. Thankfully, Microsoft Edge syncs tabs and history, but only after you set it up. If you're unfamiliar with tab syncing, the concept is pretty simple. Let's say that you use Microsoft Edge on your PC and your smartphone. With tab sync enabled, you can view the tabs open on your phone from the PC. RELATED: What You Need to Know About the New Microsoft Edge Browser Enable Tab Sync in Microsoft EdgeMicrosoft doesn't enable the tab syncing feature by default, so we'll have to turn it on. We'll start on the desktop version of Edge, which is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. First, open the Edge web browser, click the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner, then select "Settings."
Under "Your Profile" on the Settings page, click "Sync."
Toggle the switch on for "Open Tabs." Additionally, you can enable "History," which will further improve the interoperability between devices.
That's all we have to do on the desktop. Now, open Microsoft Edge on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device. Tap the three-dot menu icon at the bottom of the screen.
Select "Settings" from the menu.
Scroll down to the "Accounts" section of the Settings and tap your account.
Select "Sync" under the "Sync Settings" heading.
Toggle on "Sync" at the top, then make sure that "Open Tabs" is enabled under "Data Items." Here's where you can also enable "History" again.
Microsoft Edge will now sync open tabs between any of the devices that have these settings enabled. Make sure to enable it on every device you own. Use Tab Sync in Microsoft EdgeWith tab syncing enabled, we can now access open tabs from any Microsoft Edge browser. It works slightly differently on desktop and mobile, so we'll show you both. On the desktop version of Edge, click the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner, then select "History" from the menu.
The history menu will open. There will now be a tab titled "Tabs From Other Devices." Your devices will be listed here. Expand each device's listing to see the list of open tabs.
To access tabs from other devices on iPhone, iPad, or Android, tap the tabs button in the bottom bar.
Navigate to the "Recent Tabs From Other Devices" tab. The other devices will be listed here, and you can expand them to see the open tabs.
It's as simple as that! You can easily pick up where you left off on any device. If you switch between devices often, this feature can be a real time saver.  |
| What is Clubhouse? The Drop-In Audio Social Network Posted: 05 Feb 2021 09:45 AM PST It's not often that there's a real frenzy around a new social media network, but Clubhouse created a real buzz when it arrived on the scene. So what makes this celebrity-backed social media app special? And what is an audio-only social network anyway? Clubhouse is ExclusiveA part of Clubhouse's frenzy is the fact that it's exclusive. As of February 2021, Clubhouse is an invite-only app that exclusively works on iPhone. And still, it has garnered millions of users. In fact, some celebrities, like Tiffany Haddish, boast more than a million followers. Clubhouse plans to open up registration to the public at a future date and has started development on an Andriod app. Both steps should help Clubhouse grow even larger and more popular. Clubhouse Makes Group Audio Calls Public
Clubhouse lets you create different rooms where up to 5,000 users at a time can chat using their voice. There's no support for video or text chat. The person who creates the room can invite other members to become speakers or admins. Rooms can be both private or public. If the room is public, anyone can join using a link or from Clubhouse's Explore page. Once in a public room, you can listen in quietly—meaning your entrance isn't announced to everyone in the room. By default, someone who joins the room can't speak. But if you want to join the discussion, anyone in the audience can raise their hand, and admins of the room can choose to let you join the chat.
Once the admin approves, you will be added to the "Speakers" section. When you choose to speak, Clubhouse will visually indicate to everyone in the room that it's you talking. When you're done, you can choose to mute yourself. When you're ready to leave the room or close the app, you can without making it a big deal. There's no notification when someone joins or leaves a room. The "Leave Quietly" button makes this room-to-room hopping quite seamless. Clubhouse Rooms are TemporaryOnce everyone leaves the room or the chat ends, the Clubhouse room also goes away. People can create and leave rooms as they please. Something to note is that nothing in the room is recorded in the app. It's very much like a radio talk show. If you weren't listening to the discussion live, you missed what was said. Of course, this won't stop users from recording using third-party apps or built-in screen recording tools. RELATED: How to Record a Video of Your iPhone or iPad’s Screen It's Like Zoom, with a Community Aspect
On the face of it, Clubhouse sounds eerily similar to Zoom or Google Meet conference call. You create a meeting (room), participants can join from anywhere, and they can raise their hands to speak. Clubhouse takes this familiar approach and puts a community aspect to it. It is, after all, a social network. So if you want, you can create your own clubs or groups to discuss technology, books, sports, or really anything you and others might enjoy. And as a Club owner, you can then add users and create rooms for different conversations. RELATED: Google Meet vs. Zoom: Which One Is Right for You? Clubhouse Rooms Can Sometimes Feel Like PodcastsThere are many types of rooms in Clubhouse, but when you're taking part in a room full of celebrities, it can kind of feel like a podcast. Or at least a light version of it. This is because most of the time you are essentially listening in on a phone call between two or three people. The difference is here, the conversation is happening live using iPhone microphones, over a Wi-Fi or wireless network. There's no fit and finish that you expect in a podcast. But unlike a podcast, Clubhouse rooms are ephemeral by design. There's no feed of past episodes you can listen to later. And that is what sets Clubhouse apart. Clubhouse Is Evolving and Growing FastAt the time of writing, Clubhouse is still in its early stages and it will keep evolving, especially after it's open to the public. Many Clubhouse rooms are already hitting the platform's 5,000 user limit during celebrity broadcasts. If you can get an invite, this is a good time to try out Clubhouse. It's a bit rough around the edges, but it's still at the place where you can make genuine connections with other members by hanging out in different rooms. Signing up for and using Clubhouse today is like joining Facebook in 2006, or Instagram in 2011. Things will likely change over time, but at least you can say you were there from the beginning.  |
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