How to Stop Windows 10 From Lowering Audio Volume on a Call |
- How to Stop Windows 10 From Lowering Audio Volume on a Call
- How to Hear a Commute Time Estimate in One Tap on iPhone
- How to Mute Your Google Smart Speaker or Display’s Microphone
- How to Change Your TikTok Username
| How to Stop Windows 10 From Lowering Audio Volume on a Call Posted: 15 Feb 2021 07:52 AM PST
If you use your Windows 10 PC to make telephone calls via applications like Skype, Windows automatically lowers the volume level of other sounds by default while a call is taking place. Luckily, it's possible to adjust that feature or turn it off. Here's how. First, right-click the speaker icon in the system tray. In the menu that appears, select "Sounds."
In the "Sound" window that pops up, click the "Communications" tab.
In the "Communications" tab, you'll see several choices that let you decide what Windows will do when it detects "communications activity"—in other words, when it thinks you're on a voice or video call. By default, Windows reduces the volume of other sounds by 80%, but you can also choose to mute other sounds by 50% or mute other sounds entirely. To completely turn off the feature, select "Do nothing," then click "OK."
After clicking "OK," the "Sound" window will close. The next time you place or receive a call through your Windows 10 PC, your sound will not be muted while the other person speaks. Happy chatting! RELATED: Download Skype for More Features Than Windows 10’s Built-In Version
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| How to Hear a Commute Time Estimate in One Tap on iPhone Posted: 15 Feb 2021 06:24 AM PST
If you drive to the same place every day (say, to or from work), you'd probably like to know how long it will take you to get there before you leave. Thanks to the Shortcuts on iPhone, it's easy to make a dedicated shortcut that speaks the live commute time to your home, office, or another destination. Here's how. Your iPhone will get this estimate from Apple Maps, predicting the current time it will take you to commute to the destination based on live traffic and other factors. First, open the Shortcuts app. If you can't find it, swipe downward with one finger on your home screen and type "Shortcuts" in the search box. Tap the "Shortcuts" icon when you see it in the results.
With Shortcuts open, tap "My Shortcuts" at the bottom of the screen, then add a new shortcut with the plus ("+") button.
In the "New Shortcut" page, tap the ellipses button (three dots in a circle), then tap the "Shortcut Name" field and enter a new name that you'd like. We chose "Speak Travel Time," but you can name it anything you want. Then tap "Done."
Back on the main shortcut editing screen, tap the "Add Action" button. In the panel that pops up, search for "Travel," then tap "Get Travel Time."
Next, you'll see an action that says "Get Driving time from Current Location to End Location." Here, you can tap "Driving" to change the type of commute from car to walking, transit, or biking. Also, you'll need to set the starting point (which is "Current Location" by default) and the end location. Obviously, your end location will vary based on whether you're calculating the commute time from home to work or from work to home. In this case, we'll assume you're starting from home (so we'll leave "Current Location" set) and set a custom destination by tapping "End Location."
In the screen that pops up, enter a destination address, then tap "Done."
Back on the shortcut editing screen, tap the circular plus button ("+") to add another action. In the panel that appears, search for "speak," then select "Speak Text" from the results.
With that, you're done defining the shortcut. It's pretty simple! You can test it out by pressing the triangular "play" button in the lower-right corner of the screen.
When you press that play button, the shortcut will run, and you should hear Siri speak a time out loud, such as "10 minutes" or "2 hours." The time will vary based on live traffic conditions calculated from the Apple Maps app. Next, let's add this shortcut to the home screen to make it even more convenient. On the main shortcut editing screen, tap the ellipses button (three dots in a circle) beside the shortcut name.
In the "Details" view that pops up, tap "Add to Home Screen."
Choose an icon you'd like to use, then tap "Add." Next, return to your home screen and locate the "Speak Travel Time" icon that you just created. Tap it, and Siri will speak the current travel time to your custom destination out loud. (If you don't hear it, make sure that your volume is turned up and that Silent Mode is turned off.)
Alternately, you can also trigger this new shortcut by voice with Siri. Just launch Siri and say the name of the shortcut—in this case, say "speak travel time." Siri will run the shortcut and report the results to you. Pretty handy. Have a safe trip! RELATED: How to Use Shortcuts Directly From iPhone and iPad Home Screen  |
| How to Mute Your Google Smart Speaker or Display’s Microphone Posted: 14 Feb 2021 11:24 AM PST  Google Assistant smart speakers and displays are designed to listen to voice commands and respond with answers. However, you may not want your Google Home or Nest to be listening all the time. That's where the mute switch comes in. Before we get started, it's important to understand what it means when we talk about devices like the Google Nest Mini and Nest Hub "listening." These devices are technically "listening" all the time, but they aren't recording you all the time. RELATED: How (and Why) to Opt-In to Google Recording Storage A smart speaker or display is like a dog. It may hear you whenever you talk, but it only recognizes certain commands. Google Assistant doesn't truly start "listening" (recording) until it hears "OK Google" or "Hey Google." That being said, it is possible to completely stop the device from hearing you at all. Google has included physical mute switches on all Google Assistant-enabled devices. When you slide this switch, the microphones are turned off, and the device won't listen or respond. These mute switches can be found on the back or bottom of the devices. We'll help you locate the switches on a few of the common Google Assistant-enabled devices.
On the Google Nest Mini/Home Mini, the switch is located on the bottom. On the Google Nest Audio, the switch is situated on the back. On the Google Nest Hub, the switch is found on the back of the display. To turn the microphones back on, you'll need to manually toggle the switch on again. It may feel cumbersome to need a physical switch for this, but it's the best way to really ensure that the microphones are off.  |
| How to Change Your TikTok Username Posted: 14 Feb 2021 10:23 AM PST
If you signed up for TikTok in haste, you might be regretting your choice of username. Rather than sticking it out with something embarrassing, it's a quick and easy process to change your TikTok username. While you can sign in to TikTok from your web browser, it's only possible to change certain settings (including your username) using the TikTok app on Android, iPhone, and iPad. To start, open the TikTok app on your smartphone or tablet and sign in to your account. Using the menu bar at the bottom, tap the "Me" tab.
The app will display your user profile, showing your posted and liked TikTok videos. To change your username, tap the "Edit Profile" option.
In the "Edit Profile" menu, tap the "Username" listing.
Type a new username in the box provided. You'll need to make sure that your username doesn't breach TikTok's terms of service for prohibited words and phrases. If the username is already taken, you'll need to repeat these steps before you can successfully save the change. You can only change your TikTok username once every 30 days, so if you're sure about your changes, tap the "Save" button in the top-right corner.
The change will be applied immediately. You may wish to take further steps to secure your TikTok account afterward, including enabling two-factor authentication on your profile. This will help to prevent your account from being hacked or stolen in the future. RELATED: How to Secure Your TikTok Account  |
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