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02/14/2025 7:52 pm

How to Control Anything with a Wi-Fi Relay Switch Using aRest

A relay is an electrical component that works like a light switch, where it's turned on or off with an electrical signal. By connecting a relay to a Wi-Fi connected microcontroller like an ESP8266, you can build a connected switch that can be controlled from the web browser of any device connected t ...more

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02/14/2025 6:36 pm

How to Intercept Images from a Security Camera Using Wireshark

It's common for IoT devices like Wi-Fi security cameras to host a website for controlling or configuring the camera that uses HTTP instead of the more secure HTTPS. This means anyone with the network password can see traffic to and from the camera, allowing a hacker to intercept security camera foot ...more

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02/14/2025 6:29 pm

How to Use the Chrome Browser Secure Shell App to SSH into Remote Devices

Many guides on Null Byte require using the Secure Shell (SSH) to connect to a remote server. Unfortunately for beginners, learning to use SSH can become a confusing mix of third-party programs and native OS support. For Chrome OS users, using SSH is even more difficult. We'll fix this by using the C ...more

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02/14/2025 6:08 pm

How to Encrypt Your Notes, Photos, and Archives with EncryptPad

For anyone wanting to keep information private, plain text is a format of the past. Instead, cheap, powerful encryption is widely available, but often not easy enough to use to attract widespread adoption. An exception to this rule is EncryptPad, an easy to use application that lets you encrypt text ...more

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02/14/2025 6:01 pm

How to Locate and Exploit Devices Vulnerable to the Libssh Security Flaw

Computers all over the world rely on a program called "libssh" to use the SSH communications protocol, which allows trusted users to log in and administer computers remotely. Due to a flaw in libssh, fooling a computer into granting SSH access is as easy as telling it you already have permission. Th ...more

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02/14/2025 5:52 pm

How to Exploit Recycled Credentials with H8mail to Break into User Accounts

Many online users worry about their accounts being breached by some master hacker, but the more likely scenario is falling victim to a bot written to use leaked passwords in data breaches from companies like LinkedIn, MySpace, and Tumblr. For instance, a tool called H8mail can search through over 1 ...more

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01/31/2025 10:58 pm

160+ New Emoji Are Coming, Including Bigfoot, Distorted Face, and Apple Core

The Unicode Consortium is already hard at work on the next batch of emoji, but don't get too excited just yet. It may be a while before you see these new characters, which include an apple core, orca, and hairy creature, on your devices. Unicode 17.0, with its Emoji 17.0 update, isn't expected to be ...more

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01/31/2025 6:59 pm

340 Keyword Triggers for iMessage Full-Screen Effects

One of the coolest aesthetic features of iMessage is its animated message effects. If you're like many users, you might even have discovered them by accident, where wishing your friend a "Happy Birthday!" or congratulating them on a promotion unexpectedly flooded your screen with balloons or confett ...more

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01/24/2025 10:38 pm

Freeform's 16+ New Features on iOS 18 You Need to Know About

Apple's Freeform app levels up with iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, offering you new features to enhance creativity, collaboration, and organization. While some updates, like the new Scenes feature, are prominent, others are more subtle but just as powerful. This incredible app's versatile features work equal ...more

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01/10/2025 6:15 pm

iOS 17.2 Has 60 New Features and Changes for iPhone You Won't Want to Miss

Apple just released its biggest update to iOS 17 yet, and there are 60 exciting new changes for your iPhone. With iOS 17.2, you get a brand new app, more Apple Music enhancements, upgrades in Messages, and a new security feature that was announced last year, as well as changes for Weather, notificat ...more

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12/11/2024 4:56 pm

A Beginner’s Guide to Visual Intelligence on iPhone

In a new update, the iPhone 16 lineup is finally getting Visual Intelligence, a feature that lets you instantly gather information about anything around you just by snapping a picture. Integrated into the Camera Control button on iOS 18.2, released December 11, Visual Intelligence gives you access t ...more

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11/08/2024 11:47 pm

Unlock Apple's Hover Typing to See What You're Writing More Easily

If you can't always see what you're typing very well on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you no longer have to adjust the font size for the app or entire system just to read your writing more easily. One of Apple's newer Accessibility features gives you a customizable, magnified view in a floating window ...more

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11/01/2024 7:08 pm

Experience Music on Your iPhone Like Never Before with Music Haptics

Feel your music on iPhone like never before with Music Haptics on iOS 18, a feature that syncs vibrations to every beat, bass drop, and melody for an immersive, tactile experience that brings music beyond sound. Apple's latest accessibility innovation transforms your iPhone into more than just a mus ...more

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10/16/2024 9:58 pm

Create and Manage All Your Reminders Straight from Apple's Calendar App

Multitasking often seems like a good idea until you find yourself exhausted from all the back and forth between apps. In the latest software updates for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, Apple has streamlined the process for its Calendar and Reminders apps — making it easy to create and manage both calendar ev ...more

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10/15/2024 8:22 pm

Easily Share Episode Links with Start Times in Apple Podcasts

Jumping right into the most captivating part of a podcast episode can make all the difference when sharing episodes with others. But this functionality has never been available in Apple Podcasts — until now. Starting with iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia 15, released on Sept. 16, you have access ...more

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09/17/2024 4:04 pm

Download Apple's New iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 Wallpapers to Use on Any Device

Every year, Apple releases new wallpapers for its iPhone and iPad software updates, and that's exactly what happened with the iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 updates released on Sept. 16. But you don't need iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 to enjoy Apple's new backgrounds — you can download and use them on any device, whet ...more

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07/31/2024 1:48 pm

Turn Any Website into a Full-Screen App on Your iPhone

Not all websites need a dedicated mobile app, which is why so many don't. Web apps are now designed to scale to different screen sizes, so mobile sites in your web browser are easy to navigate and utilize. Still, there's just something about an app on your iPhone's Home Screen that makes it feel mor ...more

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06/25/2024 3:00 pm

Calculate Tips Faster on Your iPhone Using the Shortcuts App

When it's time to calculate a tip at a restaurant or bar, I usually try some mental math at first, but sometimes I resort to opening the Calculator quickly from the Control Center on my iPhone and doing a quick calculation. But with Apple's Shortcuts app, there's an even easier way, and you don't ev ...more

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06/20/2024 8:20 pm

How to Remove or Add 'Where from' Metadata in Files on macOS

When you download files from certain apps like Safari and Chrome on your Mac, those files are tagged with the "Where from" metadata attribute. Depending on where the file was downloaded from, this attribute may refer to the host's URL, a sender's email address, or another piece of identifying inform ...more

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06/05/2024 8:52 pm

Set Up Contact Key Verification for the Highest Level of iMessage Security

Your iPhone is fairly secure by default, but Apple's Lockdown Mode takes it to Fort Knox levels of protection. If you're a high-value target for spyware, phishing attempts, and other sophisticated cyberattacks, it's an essential feature. But for almost everyone else, it's an extreme move. If you sim ...more

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05/31/2024 10:42 pm

7 Hidden iPhone Apps You Didn't Know Existed

Your iPhone has hidden apps that work behind the scenes to filter SMS messages, trust computers, deal with payments, test ads, and perform other actions. You won't find any of them in your App Library, but there are tricks you can employ to unlock and use some of these secret apps. Siri is technical ...more

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05/19/2024 7:35 am

You're Using Lidar on Your iPhone and iPad — And You Don't Even Know It

Lidar, a technology first used by meteorologists and aerospace engineers and then adopted in self-driving vehicles, has slowly crept into consumer electronics over the last five years. If you have a Pro model iPhone or iPad, there's a good chance it has a lidar sensor, and you're likely using it whe ...more

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05/16/2024 10:36 pm

17 New Accessibility Features Coming to iPhone and iPad with iOS 18 and iPadOS 18

In less than a month, WWDC, Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, will reveal the company's plans for the upcoming iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 software updates. But we already know what accessibility features will be hitting iPhones and iPads later this year, and many of them will be helpful to everyone ...more

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05/14/2024 8:04 pm

34 New Features and Changes for Your iPhone on iOS 17.4

The last iOS software update was a modest one, but iOS 17.4 has a lot more for your iPhone, including changes to emoji, Podcasts, security, Safari, widgets, Apple Cash, CarPlay, and more. Many of the exciting changes in iOS 17.4, as well as iPadOS 17.4, apply to users in the European Union (EU), whi ...more

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05/09/2024 6:25 pm

13 Tips Every Apple Pencil User Needs to Know for iPad

While it doesn't come with any iPad models out of the box, the Apple Pencil is perhaps the best iPad accessory you can get. It's a powerful writing and drawing tool with an intuitive design and user-friendliness that makes it easy to take notes, draw sketches, mark up documents, and more. And there' ...more

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05/09/2024 5:12 pm

Android Basics: How to See What Kind of Processor You Have (ARM, ARM64, or x86)

Starting with the release of Android Lollipop, the process of installing the Xposed Framework got a bit more complicated. Not only are there separate installers for each Android version, but now, you also need to know exactly what type of processor is in your device to make sure you're downloading t ...more

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05/09/2024 3:54 pm

15 Hidden iMessage Features for iPhone You Probably Didn't Know About

There are many things Apple doesn't tell you about its products, and that's definitely the case when it comes to its Messages app. Hidden features lurk in your SMS and iMessage conversations just waiting to be found, and we've unearthed some of the most secret ones. Instead of just sharing all of th ...more

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05/09/2024 2:25 pm

How to Clear Your Frequently Used and Recent Emoji on iPhone

Despite its name, the Frequently Used section on your iPhone's emoji keyboard features both frequently and recently used emoji, and it may contain emoji you've never even touched. If you want to remove all of those recommendations, there's an easy way to reset what you in Frequently Used to the defa ...more

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05/09/2024 2:23 pm

There's a Handy Shortcut for Typing Fractions on Android

If you're using the default Samsung Keyboard on a Samsung Galaxy smartphone or Gboard on a Google Pixel or any other Android device, here's a cool trick you should know about. When it comes to typing fractions, you'd usually have to type at least three characters: the top number (numerator), the sla ...more

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03/03/2024 11:22 pm

Unlock Safari's Secret Dual-Search Engine Experience to Optimize Your Web Browsing

If you prefer to use Google or another search engine for everyday browsing in Safari but would also like a more secure browsing experience for all your secret searches, there's a simple way to switch between them quickly while also adding additional layers of security on top of your already clandest ...more

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02/15/2024 7:41 pm

How to Insert a Playtex Tampon

This is an uncomfortable subject: your period. But you don't want to be uncomfortable when protecting yourself. You shouldn't have to worry about cardboard applicators or crappy pads, so try Playtex tampons. This video tutorial from Playtex will show you how to insert a tampon. ...more

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02/13/2024 12:49 pm

How to Turn Your iPhone into a Samsung Galaxy S24 or Z Fold 5

Are you thinking of switching from an iPhone to an Android phone? Before you make a permanent change from Apple to the other side, it's good to try out the other ecosystem and see if it makes sense for you. If you can't get your hands on an Android phone to try it out, you can simulate Android right ...more

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02/05/2024 5:56 pm

How to Separate Your Recycling

Recycling your garbage is noble and, in many places, mandatory. But it also can be very confusing. This guide will clear up the rules. Check LawsCheck the local laws regarding recycling in your town. RinseRinse glass bottles, plastic containers, and aluminum and tin cans. Labels do not have to be ...more

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01/25/2024 5:59 pm

The Best Smartphones to Buy in 2024

If you're in the market for a new smartphone and want nothing but the best of the best, now's the time to act. Some of the greatest phones money can buy are being released as we speak, while others are still in their prime and will continue to be for most of 2024. Whether you want an iPhone or Andro ...more

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01/10/2024 6:30 pm

The Trick to Keeping Your Home Warm During Winter for Cheap

When temperatures drop and hit new lows during the cold, winter months, it's hard not to crank the heat up. That means increased energy bills each month, no matter if you rely on gas, electric, or another fuel for heating. Instead of resorting to blankets, coats, and layers upon layers of clothing t ...more

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01/09/2024 9:17 pm

5 Simple Ways to Keep Your Bathroom Mirror from Fogging Up

Getting hot and steamy can be awesome, as illustrated in the 1997 smash hit Titanic. Titanic (1997)/Paramount Pictures But having the bathroom mirrors fog up during a nice hot shower can be very annoying. Getting ready in the morning can already be rushed, and wiping down your mirrors after your sho ...more

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01/05/2024 9:56 pm

Make Slime Without Borax: 5 Easy Recipes for Gooey Homemade Ooze

One of the only things I remember from watching Nickelodeon as a kid is the epic green slime. Looking back, I don't know what was so great about it, but every kid my age thought that being drenched in slime would be the coolest thing on earth. GiphyOf course, the first thing I did was beg my parents ...more

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10/25/2023 8:52 pm

iOS 17.1 Has 24 New Features and Changes for iPhone You Won't Want to Miss

Apple's first big iOS 17 point update for iPhone just came out, and it includes some of the features initially planned for the iOS 17.0 release last September. But there's much more to iOS 17.1 than that — exciting new features and changes are hiding within Books, Music, StandBy, App Store, Lock Scr ...more

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10/19/2023 10:21 pm

14 New FaceTime Features You Need to Be Using on Your iPhone with iOS 17

While new features in Safari, Camera, Photos, Notes, Weather, Messages, and other Apple apps may steal the show on iOS 17, there are some impressive new features you need to know about when it comes to FaceTime audio and video calls. A step beyond mere upgrades, Apple nudges us towards a new dimensi ...more

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10/13/2023 10:12 pm

Safari's Massive Upgrade Comes with Over 18 New Features for iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Safari's massive upgrade in Apple's latest iPhone software update includes new features you won't find in any other web browsers on iOS, from better ways to stay organized to enhanced security and further privacy protections. Apple's latest Safari improvements make web browsing more efficient, secur ...more

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09/11/2023 5:33 pm

Discover & Attack Raspberry Pis Using Default Credentials with Rpi-hunter

When setting up a Raspberry Pi, it's easy to overlook changing the default password. Like many IoT devices, the Raspberry Pi's default Raspbian operating system installs with a widely-known default password, leaving the device vulnerable to remote access. Using a tool called rpi-hunter, hackers can ...more

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07/25/2023 11:33 pm

Holiday Guide: Essential Gifts for the iPhone Addict on Your Shopping List

So, someone on your shopping list has an iPhone. Lucky for you, Apple's line of smartphones are practically made for accessories. From AirPods to adapters, there's something for every iPhone user in your life. Are you feeling overwhelmed by the options? You've come to the right place. Know how much ...more

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07/25/2023 11:33 pm

Gift Guide: Must-Have Phone Accessories for Movie Lovers

There's never been a better time for streaming videos on your phone. With so many options available (including a potential mobile-only Netflix tier) and so many new smartphones having large screens, there's a good chance you know someone who mainly use their phone for videos. And if you looking for ...more

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07/25/2023 11:33 pm

Gift Guide: The Best Android Accessories to Buy for the Techy Person in Your Life

Need a unique gift idea for the techy person in your life? Look no further than that phone they always have in their hand. There are plenty of great accessories, apps, subscriptions, and other smartphone-related goodies that will improve their quality of life, and thoughtful gifts like that are alwa ...more

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07/25/2023 11:32 pm

Gift Guide: Must-Have Phone Accessories for Photographers

With smartphone cameras and software getting better and better every year, more and more users are getting passionate about photography. So when you're shopping for a gift to get someone, if they have a smartphone, chances are they'll more than appreciate some tools and accessories for taking better ...more

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07/25/2023 11:31 pm

Gift Guide: Essential Smartphone Camera Accessories for Filmmakers

Advancements in technology have made it perfectly possible to make a short film or even an entire movie with your iPhone or Android — as long as you've got the right gear. Lenses, stabilizers, tripods, lighting, microphones, chargers, and cases can make the difference between a good movie and a grea ...more