A temporary email can go a long way. Using your actual email to sign up for a mailing list to receive 10% off a purchase doesn't make sense if you don't use the website much. It means you'll have to deal with spam emails from then on, which is why an anonymous email is perfect ...more
Whether it's a short road trip or an 18-hour flight, our phones are now essential travel companions. No longer do we need a GPS unit, maps, cameras, camcorders, or even boarding passes. However, not all phones are created equal in this regard. Some are more suited for travelin ...more
Phone specs get better and better each year, and multiplayer mobile games are right there with them. Instead of playing solo, jump into some real-time gameplay with co-op and player vs. player modes, and battle friends, family, and strangers from around the world. But which mu ...more
Apple's Wallet app lets you store boarding passes, concert tickets, gym memberships, vaccination cards, movie stubs, rewards cards, insurance info, student IDs, and more in one place on your iPhone, and you just double-click the Home or Side button to access them. Unfortunatel ...more
While the iPhone came before the first Android smartphone, every new iOS version seems to include a wealth of features already existing on Android, and iOS 17 is no exception. Apple's currently beta testing iOS 17 with developers, with a public beta coming in July and a stabl ...more
The Wallet app on your iPhone can be used to store and access event tickets, loyalty cards, boarding passes, gym memberships, airline miles, gift cards, coupons, and more — all in one centralized place. Before doing so, though, you must add your passes to Wallet, and there is ...more
Smartphones are now indispensable when traveling. Domestic and overseas travel alike require food, navigation, translation, and so much more to make work or vacation successful. Gone are the days of lugging multiple tourist books around with you everywhere you go — you need to ...more
Apple's iOS 11 is finally here, and while they showed off several of the new features it brings to your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch back at WWDC 2017, they've only just touched the surface of what iOS 11 has to offer. There are a lot of cool new (and sometimes secret) feature ...more
You've probably connected your Android device to dozens of Wi-Fi networks since you've had it, and your phone or tablet remembers each of them. Whether it's a hotspot at home, school, work, the gym, a coffee shop, a relative's apartment — or even from a friend's phone — each t ...more
One UI has an exciting privacy feature that lets you lock apps, photos, videos, and files on your Galaxy device behind Samsung's defense-grade Knox security platform. Only you can unlock it using a pattern, PIN, or passcode, or with biometrics like fingerprint and iris locks. ...more
If you live in the US, it's pretty simple: The Google Pixel 4a is the best phone for rooting and modding in 2020. Its price keeps the risk-reward ratio nice and low, and its unlockable bootloader makes it easy to modify virtually any aspect of Android. But recent updates to A ...more
I've covered augmented reality apps for about three years now and the most useful mobile app I've encountered over that time is Google Lens. In brief, Google Lens can recognize and interact with text and identify a wide spectrum of objects, turning your smartphone's camera in ...more
The launch of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean was also the launch of Google Now, a service that was supposed to one-up Siri, the resident personal assistant for iOS devices. Google Now offered enticing features, but its launch went unnoticed by a great many Android users. But that was ...more
Apple's iOS 15.4 update for iPhone is out after 46 days of beta testing, and it has some exciting features you won't want to miss. Here's everything you need to know about the new software. The iOS 15.4 software has been available to developers since Jan. 27, 2022, and public ...more
Your iPhone just went missing, and now you're panicking. You need it for work, to get around, to contact your friends and family, and pretty much everything else in your life. So, what are the chances you might get it back? The odds may be stacked against you unless it's just ...more
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 ...more
There's a whole lot of brouhaha going on right now about the hidden plug-ins being installed unknowingly in the Mozilla Firefox web browser, with companies like Apple, Microsoft and even Google being named top offenders. Mozilla's own Asa Dotzler (pictured right) is fed up wi ...more
Cards that fold open from the front? Pssh, that's SO last year. Make 2011 novel and interesting by sending this funky trifold Valentine's Day card to your lover. Opening in the center, this card is a delight to look at and boasts a heart emblazoned with "Be My Valentine" on t ...more
There has been an update with the NES emulator, so you have to put the ROMs in the /var/mobile/Media/ROMs/NES folder, and not the /var/root/Media/ROMs/NES folder. Another Note: you must install BSD Subsystem and OpenSSH through Installer in your iPod before configuring your i ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to extract audio from CD with Vegas Movie Studio. First, open up Vegas Movie Studio and open up the audio from the drive you prefer by going into "project" then "audio cd". Once you do this, a new window will pop up showing all the different audi ...more
In this video, we learn how to find your Windows product key. Start off by going to Magical Jellybean Keyfinder. This website has a download that will find your product key for your Windows program. This is a great and necessary tool if you happened to loose the product key th ...more
The trick is to pop the cork with style and flair—and without creating a dangerous projectile. You will need a cold bottle of champagne, a towel, a bucket of ice water, and salt (table or rock). Tip: To speed up the chilling process, ass cold water and a little salt. Watch thi ...more
Spread out three cards for the spectators to see and memorize. Then place these selected cards back in the deck. Now place the deck in the open palm your left hand. Use the fingers of your right hand to create a magic like actions on the deck of cards. The spectators shall gul ...more
Citizen Engineer is an online video series about open source hardware, electronics, art and hacking by Limor (`Ladyada') Fried of Adafruit Industries & Phillip (`pt') Torrone of MAKE magazine. In part one of this episode dedicated to phone hacks, you'll learn how a how to bui ...more
Someday, maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but someday, you'll find yourself on the road in your car, maybe on the highway, and you'll hear something. With your air conditioning on full blast and your stereo so loud your ears feel like they are bleeding, you normally would ...more
It's a classic dilemma parodied in so many TV shows and movies we now roll our eyes every time we see it: Two women are trying to pry open a jar of jam (or some other condiment) but, despite their best efforts, the lid just won't pop. So they enlist the help of a pretty boy wh ...more
Remember the oh so delicious buttery popcorn you could only get at the movie theater? You can actually make popcorn that tastes this good right in your own home. All you need are the right ingredients and a little practice. Once you try this delectable snack, you will never ea ...more
Photoshop is a place where we can edit the image in different styles. One of the features is adjustment layer of a photo that is also called as filter correction. It is an easy step to color filtering of a photo. Open a picture in a Photoshop, and select add layer option that ...more
This video shows how to download and use Google Earth. To download it, go to earth.google.com and click “Download Google Earth”. Then follow the directions according to where you want to save it, and it will automatically be installed. You will see an icon pop up on your d ...more
Former football player Steven Boyd discusses advanced tackling techniques. Among these are body position, tackling in the open field, taking on an offensive blocker, and stripping the ball. Tips appear throughout the video in the form of pop-ups.
This video explains how, with the help of paper, we can make a beautiful butterfly. Now take a square paper; you can have a nice one so that it looks beautiful. Now fold the paper into half and again fold the paper in half. Now make triangles by folding again. Now open from be ...more
Systm is the Do-It-Yourself show designed for the common geek who wants to quickly and easily learn how to dive into the latest and hottest tech projects. They will help you avoid pitfalls and get your project up and running fast. In this DIY episode, see how to build a firewa ...more
In this video, Bill Dewey will show you the best way to shuck an oyster. You should have a knife and a glove so you will not cut yourself. Place the oyster on your glove hand. Keep the pointed side towards you. Take the knife and place it into the hinge. Twist the knife until ...more
In this Computers & Programming video tutorial you will learn how to enable or disable cookies in Mozilla Firefox. Open up Mozilla Firefox, go to tools > options and click on ‘privacy’ tab. Under the cookies section uncheck ‘accept cookies from sites’ and click OK. Thi ...more
So you've shot 20,000 photographs and you'd like to make a book, or a print or maybe even open your own card shop. Well, this step-by-step video shows how to do it easily with Apple's iPhoto 11. Ordering prints is quick and easy if you already have an account with Apple. iPho ...more
They don't call them salad days for nothing; you probably can't afford to eat anything else. But there are ways to trim your food budget—and they're even good for you. Learn how to eat cheaply on a budget. You will need: an open mind a un-snobbish attitutde You will need to: ...more
My girlfriend was going away for a few weeks, but where she was going, there was no easily accessible Internet. She works mostly on the web, so it was imperative that she have a decent Internet connection during her travels. So, tethering her phone was the only real possibilit ...more
If you enjoy arts and crafts, pop-up, scrapbooking and origami, you will enjoy these craft projects too. Like origami, kirigami is the craft of paper, with the added technique of paper cutting. Kirigami will enhance any origami, pop-up and scrapbook projects and scrapbook and ...more
To make this pop-up card, you just need two sheets of card stock. This pocket pop-up card is made specifically to hold money, which works great for birthdays and holidays, especially Christmas. This super simple pop up pocket card is easy to make, and it doesn't just have to h ...more
Watch this video to see how to make a paper flower pop-up card. To make things even better, you only need one piece of paper to accomplish this pop up paper card flower. Just grab your one piece of paper, some scissors and some glue and you're ready to make awesome flower cards.
Use cute patterned paper to make a birthday card with a pop up candle motif. Use a glue pen and glitter to give the candle flames a real sparkle. Your friends and family will appreciate that you put the effort into making specialty birthday cards.
Mastering the Farrow Shuffle will make you look like a Vegas pro. Watch this video to learn how to farrow shuffle a deck of cards. You Will Need * A deck of cards * Fanning powder Step 1. Bend the deck Bend the deck slightly when you take it out of the box for the first ti ...more
This video tutorial is about how to install Adobe Shockwave Player in Internet Explorer browser. This video tutorial is provided by ClearTechInfo.com. One can clarify any computer technology-related doubts using this site. Now let's see step-by-step instructions for installin ...more
Nearly everyone has the capacity to be a cheater. Sometime or another, all Xbox users have yearned to get their gamerscore to unimaginable thresholds—for bragging and egotistical purposes. I can relate to this desire. However, I also don't want to mod my gamerscore, because it ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to open an Xbox 360 tray with a paperclip. If you cannot open up your Xbox and need a tool to open it, use a paperclip! First, take the paperclip and open it up so it's long and straight. Then, take the cover off of the Xbox. After this, use the ...more
The video is about making a ISO file or a disc.To enable this you must have ISO installed on your system.The video begins by opening the Image burn setup wizard file.Once you have opened it , keep clicking next until you are finished with the installation. Then you have to ins ...more
This video talks about protected mode for internet explorer 7 and Windows Vista. The person tells you that protected mode helps protect your computer from types of spyware. It is not the best solution and they tell you one should not rely on this alone. By default protected mo ...more
This is a great video from Andrea Cook. To cook cinnamon rolls start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees. You will need an oven safe pan to cook the cinnamon rolls. To keep them from sticking the video suggests spraying the pan with no stick cooking spray. Then pop open the ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to open .zip files. First, go to the start menu and search for "regedit.exe", then press enter. After this, a new window will pop up, open the computer icon, then open "current user", "software", "Microsoft", "Windows", then "current version". No ...more
In this video, we learn how to origami a pencil cup/ holder. First, take a square and fold it into a triangle. Give it a crease, then unfold. Now, fold in half to make a triangle from the other direction. Give it another crease, then unfold. Intersect by folding in half making ...more
Spice up your seafood stew with some Irish flair. The Irish aren't just good for producing good beer (Guinness), but they can cook, too. See how to make some delicious Irish seafood stew. This how2heroes video shows you how to make an amazing stew, loaded with fresh seafood, ...more
Whatever the occasion, if you like cranberries then you're going to love this dish. Wow your family and friends with this delectable Thanksgiving side dish. Step 1: Mix hot water and pineapple juice Pour the liquid from the diced pineapple into a measuring cup and add hot w ...more
Before you select a guard dog, find out what qualities to look for and what to avoid. You Will Need * Common sense * Internet access * A quality breeder * Close observation * An umbrella (optional) Step 1: Decide if you need a guard dog or watch dog Decide if you need a guard ...more
In this video, we learn how to change the brake pads on your car. First, raise your car up on a jack, then remove your caliper. Set all the bolts aside, and make sure not to lose them and remember where each bolt goes. Now, pop the caliper lose with a screwdriver to pop it ope ...more
Hardware hacks are something I feel we don't get enough of at Null Byte, so today I figured I would introduce a fun one. I've always been a curious hardware hacker. Taking things apart and learning how their internals work has always been a part of my nature. Quite some years ...more
Commercial hair conditioners aren’t just expensive, they’re loaded with chemicals. Why don’t you whip up something more natural at home? Step 1: Use green tea Green tea is rich in compounds that make hair shiny and silky. Pour two cups boiling water over two tea bags and stee ...more
Learn how to build a mini hovercraft. With a few items found in almost any desk or tool drawer, you can make your very own mini hovercraft capable of gliding over any flat surface. You Will Need * A spill-proof sports cap from a plastic water bottle or sports-drink bottl * A ...more
My kids found an old Spoke-Hedz three digit lock, and wanted my help to crack it open. One of the first things I noticed was that it doesn't function like a normal code lock, where one half of the lock will open, or the lock itself separates. In this lock, the locking bail ext ...more
How many times have you locked your key inside your car and had to pay those outrageous locksmith fees? Ever worked for an hour or sometimes longer trying to coax a coat hanger in through a window, all the while wishing there was an easier way to unlock your car door? Well, th ...more
Crafter Dawn takes us through another arts and crafts card lesson. She outlines the steps to making custom pocket cards featuring a pull tab pop-up component on which you can store your message. While she has suggestions on how to make a snowman-themed card, you can use your i ...more
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Add Website Shortcuts to Your iPhone's Home Screen for Fast Access to Web Apps and Bookmarks
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The Messaging Trick You Never Knew You Needed
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Customize and Use Control Center on Your iPhone for Quick Access to Your Most-Used Apps, Features, and Settings
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Apple's Integrating Game Center Leaderboards into News+ Puzzles with iOS 17.5
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Identify Any Song Playing on Instagram, TikTok, and Other Apps on Your iPhone Using Shazam
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27 New Features and Changes Coming to Your iPhone with iOS 17.5
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Download and Install iPadOS 17.5 Beta on Your iPhone to Explore New Features Before Everyone Else
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Update Your iPhone's Lock Screen with an Attention-Grabbing Note, Reminder, Warning, or Other Custom Message
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Your iCloud Email Lets You Create Aliases to Protect Your Primary Email Address and Organize Your Inbox
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Use Your iPhone's Built-in Image Analyzer to Reveal the Hidden Meaning Behind Symbols, Signs, and More
Text Replacements:
The Secret Weapon to Typing More with Less on Your iPhone, iPad, or Mac
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Focus Profiles Will Change How You Use Your iPhone — Here's How to Set Them Up for Distraction-Free Experiences
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Force Restart an iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, or 15 Pro Max When It's Frozen, Glitchy, or Won't Turn On
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Create Unlimited iCloud Email Address Variations to Take Total Control Over Your iCloud Mail Inbox
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Use Your iPhone to Hear the World Around You Better, Spy on Conversations, Listen to Your Heartbeat, and More
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See Passwords for Wi-Fi Networks You've Connected Your Android Device To
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The Messaging Trick You Never Knew You Needed
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Apple Pencil 3 Is Almost Here — And It Comes with Squeeze Gestures and These Other Features
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Create an Admin User Account Using CMD Prompt (Windows)
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Use FaceTime's Secret Hand Gestures and Reaction Buttons to Add Animated On-Screen Effects to Your Video Feed
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Crack Password-Protected Microsoft Office Files, Including Word Docs & Excel Spreadsheets
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Use Odin to Flash Samsung Galaxy Stock Firmware
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Use Burp & FoxyProxy to Easily Switch Between Proxy Settings
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Scan for Vulnerabilities on Any Website Using Nikto
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Check if Your Wireless Network Adapter Supports Monitor Mode & Packet Injection
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Sensitive Info You Black Out in Images Can Be Revealed with a Few Quick Edits on Your iPhone
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Dox Anyone
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Make Spoofed Calls Using Any Phone Number You Want Right from Your Smartphone
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CC in a Physical Business Letter
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Find Vulnerable Webcams Across the Globe Using Shodan
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16 Harry Potter Spells for Siri That Turn Your iPhone into a Magical Elder Wand
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Gain SSH Access to Servers by Brute-Forcing Credentials
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19 Harry Potter Spells Your Android Phone Can Cast Using Google Assistant
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Use Kismet to Watch Wi-Fi User Activity Through Walls
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Hack Apache Tomcat via Malicious WAR File Upload
Android for Hackers:
How to Turn an Android Phone into a Hacking Device Without Root
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Pick an Antenna for Wi-Fi Hacking
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Hack Android Using Kali (Remotely)
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DDos a Website Like a Pro (Windows Only)
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Clone Any Android App on Your Samsung Galaxy Phone Without Using Any Third-Party Tools
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Turn Your Gag Reflex Off with Pressure Points
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27 New Features and Changes Coming to Your iPhone with iOS 17.5
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Find Identifying Information from a Phone Number Using OSINT Tools
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Stealing Wi-Fi Passwords with an Evil Twin Attack
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Test Your Samsung Phone by Using Secret Code *#0*#
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20 Surprisingly Practical Uses for Apple AirTags
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The Complete Guide to Flashing Factory Images on Android Using Fastboot
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Disarm a Manipulative Sociopath
Hack Like a Pro:
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Spy on Traffic from a Smartphone with Wireshark
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Create a Persistent Back Door in Android Using Kali Linux:
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Automate Wi-Fi Hacking with Wifite2
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Phish for Social Media & Other Account Passwords with BlackEye
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These Auto-Redial Apps Can Call Busy Phone Lines Over and Over Again Until You Get Through
