Be my guest: Check if your router offers a guest mode. If it does, turn it on. This means visitors can get online but can’t start messing with your smart lights or using your printer — that’s getting too comfortable. And if you’re the one on a guest network or public Wi-Fi, always use a VPN. I recommend ExpressVPN. Use this link to get three free months.
8 hidden Android features you should be using
As phones evolve, so do the features and options that control your phone. Miss an update or two, and suddenly you might be behind the curve of what’s the latest and greatest. Tap or click here for message upgrades, pay with your voice and more.
With so many helpful Android features, there are probably at least a few that have bypassed your radar. It’s easy to lose track of some of Android’s core features as fancier phones come out and newer tricks make them look obsolete.
But there are quite a few older features that you’ll want to refresh your memory on. From guest mode to focus mode, here are eight hidden Android features you’ll use all the time.
1. Guest Mode
Does someone need to use your phone? Let them have the power of your cellphone without leaving your personal information vulnerable. You can create multiple guest profiles for your kids, parents, or even friends in just a few steps.
- Open Quick Settings
- Tap your user profile.
- Choose Add Guest.
2. Snooze notifications
Have you ever received a notification but aren’t ready to deal with the message? If you check it now, you may forget later. Once you set up snooze notifications, you can easily have a notification pop up later by dragging it left or right and picking a time to notify again. Here’s how to set it up on your Android:
- Open Settings.
- Tap Notifications.
- Turn on Allow Notifications for Snoozing.
3. Show emergency info
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8 Roku pro tips you need to try right now
If you own an older Roku, you know it can no longer support the Netflix app. It’s finally time to upgrade, and newer generations are waiting to wow you with upgraded features.
A lot has changed since Roku was first introduced in 2008, renowned as the first Netflix streaming box. Tap or click here for a Netflix hack you’ll wish you knew sooner.
Google adds cross-app alerts to your iPhone - Here's how they work
Google is testing cross-app alerts on iPhone in preparation for a big launch next year. These security alerts will work to quickly and efficiently notify you of problems regardless of what Google app you’re using and without sending an email.
Live with snoops or just want privacy? Tech smarts for your smartphone
Your phone is your constant coronavirus companion. It’s there for news, entertainment, work, and communication.
It’s more important now than ever to make sure your phone doesn’t have a digital virus. Tap or click here for the tell-tale signs your phone is infected with malware, a keylogger, or worse.