Android Auto and Apple CarPlay have significant differences. If you drive around often and depend on your car’s driving interface, here’s an Android Auto vs Apple CarPlay comparison to help figure out which one is better for you. Note that the observations Android Auto and Apple CarPlay covered in this post are based on using the wired and wireless modes. The phone used for Android Auto was the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra while the iPhone 13 Pro was hooked with Apple CarPlay....

switch Android profiles based upon time to automatically toggle between office and home sound profiles. The app works great as long as we are punctual but what if we have to devote extra time at office? The app will toggle the profile to home based upon the time and fail in its purpose. After using the app, I realized that time alone cannot be reliable factor to change profiles automatically....

How to Install Titanium Backup to Backup and Restore AppsHow to Backup and Restore SMS, Call Logs, Wi-Fi Settings (Current Article)How to Schedule BackupsHow to Restore Individual Apps from Nandroid BackupHow to Freeze/Uninstall System Apps Previously we have already seen how to backup and restore apps and their associated data using Titanium Backup but while taking a backup, apps are not the only thing we are concerned about. Text messages, call logs, browser bookmarks are also very important....

Following the tradition of Black Friday and with Thanksgiving on our mind, we have curated a list of the best gadget deals that you can buy for yourself or gift your loved ones. Why so soon? Great deals are rolling out on the Internet as we write this article and, honestly, we would not want our readers to miss out on anything exciting because online stores this year are offering some mouth-watering deals on popular gadgets....

While identifying the user with simply his phone number made contacting and chatting effortless, this made things a bit out of control as well. Now all a person needs is your cellphone number and he or she can continue to send you messages and see your online status and profile pictures if the privacy options are not set correctly. So let’s see how we can block some of these annoying contacts on WhatsApp and Hike....

Besides I can customize almost everything by what I need and how I want the behavior to be. Things like creating email filter rules and configuring desktop alerts help me stay on top of my emails. Not to forget, it also allows me to customize the entire interface for better productivity. Counting from left (in the above image), I have the Navigation Pane, Messages Pane, Reading Pane and To-Do Bar activated....

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Let’s see how Firefox Lockbox compares with Chrome Password Manager and what they each have to offer to users of their respective browsers. Some people use both the browsers for different purposes like keeping work and personal lives separate, logging in to the same site with different IDs and so on. You guys, you have a choice now, or maybe not. 1. How to Set Up In both the browsers, you will have to create an account and sign in before you can use advanced features like password managers....

This is a U.S. only feature and in order to access this feature, you’ll need to have a mobile phone number added in your Facebook account. We hope Facebook makes this feature available outside United States too because it certainly seems to be a pretty handy one. The above article may contain affiliate links which help support Guiding Tech. However, it does not affect our editorial integrity. The content remains unbiased and authentic....

While there are several benefits to using this format, it is not the only one out there. Today, we will be looking at the DjVu format (pronounced déjà vu) and exploring how it differs from the well-known PDF format. An Overview: DjVu Vs PDF The DjVu document format makes use of novel compression techniques in order to produce files which are both of high quality as well as small in size....

Feels quite dumb when rooting was mandatory to secure privacy. But now that Android has evolved, things have changed. Today we are going to talk about two firewall apps you can install and use on your Android without root access. But before that, let me explain you as to why it’s important to use a firewall. Why is Firewall Important on Android? Firewall on Android devices gives you complete control over the apps which can connect to the internet on cellular or the Wi-Fi network....

Let me take you to the days when our cellular phones were just used to send and receive calls and SMS (remember Nokia 3310 and 3315?) and if at all, there was no signal in the phone, it was as good as a paper weight. So switching off the phone at in flight sounded like a fair deal. As of today, our cellular phones have evolved as smartphones and one can use it for so many purposes to knock the boredom in flights....

Of course there are always those few users who are excited about the changes, but most of us, that includes me as well, simply hated the change. With Windows 10, Microsoft has tried to create a bridge for users who liked the classic Start Menu and those who love the Start Screen. But still, if you really want to go back to what was familiar, here is a complete guide on how you can achieve the classic styled Start Menu on Windows 10....

But that’s not it; the Uber app also tracks your location when you’re using the app in the foreground, as in, while searching for a cab and booking the ride. The app also tracks your location during the ride, until it ends or is cancelled. According to the company, location tracking enhances safety, customer service, pick-ups and drop-offs. But such tracking has also made the users a bit uncomfortable as it raises security and privacy concerns....

If you deal with videos daily, you’d want a tool that serves all your needs – whether it’s editing subtitles, compressing videos, transferring the edited video, etc. Tools like the UniConverter 14 help you with that. UniConverter 14 bundles cool features like Noise Remover, Subtitle Editor, and Merge, which makes it a must-have for content creators. Besides that, the UniConverter 14 supports various video and audio formats. Also, it comes with a clean interface, making it easy to use and edit your videos comfortably....

So, it’s only fair that we pit both the fitness bands against each other. You can discover the salient features and functions to decide which one is more suitable for you. Design and Fit Let’s start with the design of the Xiaomi Mi Band 4. Similar to its predecessor, the Mi Band 4 has a rounded design. The panel sits lengthways along the wrist. You can easily change the panel if you want to pair a few colorful straps....

The Science Behind SuperMeat SuperMeat wants to create real meat without harming or killing animals. This would be done using a technology called cultured meat. It would take extremely small tissue samples from an animal like a chicken, grow those cells in a lab-based environment that simulates that animal’s habitat and the process would eventually result in real meat. The company is boasting that this could change the world as we know it by producing meat in a healthier way that’s cheaper too....

NFC has become such an accepted and trusted technology that the social-media giant Facebook had announced that FB accounts can now be secured with an NFC login system. Much of NFC’s popularity can be attributed to the fact that most of the payments can be made with just a tap on a POS — whether it’s a payment for grocery or a parking ticket. However, as much as it is popular, it’s important to know that NFC payments also has its share of risks and security concerns....

Flippr for Android is an amazing app that gives you the ability to access your favorite widgets on any screen. This allows us to access widgets from any app or game without returning to the home screen. Also, if you are using a third party launcher like Aviate, which takes away the fun of using widgets, Flipper can bring it back not only to your home screen but to your lock screen too....

Setting Up Dropbox Sync This trick won’t work unless your passwords are synced via Dropbox. If you’re already doing this, go ahead and skip this section. If you’re syncing your passwords via iCloud, you’ll need to switch your 1Password to sync over Dropbox. You’ll need to have a Dropbox account before you change the settings. We have written an ultimate guide to managing and securing your passwords. Don’t forget to check it out!...