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WhatsApp Updates: 2017 Aug 02

Version: 2.17.288 beta 1. When typing text you can tap and hold to select the text , then scroll down the Menu to easily bold, strike-through, ETC. 2. While using camera, you can now swipe up to see all of your photos and videos from gallery.  

Chrome Extensions: HTTPS Everywhere: Plugin which forces every website to use HTTPS

Chrome Extensions: One of the best solution to force Website to work with "HTTPS", just by installing "HTTPS EVERYWHERE Plugin"  Check out "HTTPS Everywhere":  https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/https-everywhere/gcbommkclmclpchllfjekcdonpmejbdp?utm_source=gmail

Share your Current Driving location using Google maps

New Update with Google maps, using Share Trip Progress - one will be, able to share the current driving location. Step 1: After Navigation has started, just pull-up the screen from bottom, the below image will be visible  to Provide you with option " Share trip progress" Step 2: When Share trip progress is selected, the next screen provide with options - Contacts to share with. Other Person will be notified on their Mobile screen.

DigiLocker : Digital version of Driving license, AADHAR, RC and others

DigiLocker : You can get Digital Signed : Driving License, RC, AADHAR and other certificates. Steps: 1. Log on to https://digilocker.gov.in/                 Download DigiLocker from play store (currently available for Android only)                 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.digilocker.android 2. Register using Phone Number, then Link your Aadhaar Number. 3. The updated Aadhaar will be available under                 Dashboard --> Issued Documents 4. Now for Driving License: Click Pull documents which is visible under Issued Documents   Now for Driving License:   Click Pull documents  which is visible under Issued Documents Next Screen ->Select ->Partner Name: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways ->Document Type: Driving License Under the Topic: Search your document by entering the required details Provide details about: Son / Wife / Daughter of: Driving License No: Name (prefill

App Launcher: Nova launcher

Nova launcher: This launcher brings stock android functions to Non-Stock UI’s ·          Infinity scroll ·          Dark Themes ·          Unread items ·          Grouped icons ·          Long press on icon provides Pop-up Menus Notable features (Prime features) :- Gestures and Inputs ·          Double tap to search for the APPS. ( comes in handy every time to reach out certain apps) ·          Hide Apps from APP- Drawer. ·          Two Finger Swipes – are customizable to set your favorite actions.     Note: Prime features needs to be bought from Play store. *Nova launcher was sold at a discount price (10 Rupees) Starting of the year. 

Enable additional Security layer for Logging into: Google, Facebook and Twitter

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How to keep your  Accounts safe From online frauds/ hacks.  The most important part is to secure your Login password . There is an additional security step to certify your login. Known as “2-Step Authentication”. Let us go through the steps how enable them, before that you have to download two apps as mentioned below. Download -> “Authenticator” app from Google Play Store. -> “Barcode Scanner” app from Google Play store. Google: Login into account: -> Select “ MY Account ” -> Under “ Sign-in & Security ” -> Under “Signing in to Google” -> Under “ Password & sign-in method ” -> Select “2-Step Verification” -> Click to enable them and flow through the steps provided. -> Open “Authenticator” app, Scan the code and complete the workflow. Twitter: Login into Account -> Select “ Settings and Privacy ” -> Under Security -> “ Select a code generator app ”, follow the steps as followed. -> Open “Authe

How to Disable Samsung Galaxy app notification in Samsung Phones

 Open Samsung Galaxy apps; Then click on the à  Three Dots or (menu options) à  Settings à  Updates ->Auto Updates apps: Select Turn off à  Under Notifications: - Turn-Off   -> Show updates on notification panel ->Push Notifications

WhatsApp Update :01 May 2017

Now Chats can be "Pinned" Steps: Long press to get options then select the "PIN" icon on the top.

Google Map Updates: April 2017

The new update brings the view upfront to the main screen. 1.Satellite 2.Traffic 3.Transport

Google Chrome cast2 Vs Amazon Fire TVstick

Google Chrome cast2  Vs  Amazon Fire TV stick Google Chrome cast2: Used to Mirror or Cast from Mobile/ Tab/ Laptop Mirror any website and share the desktop screen through chrome web.   Uses Google Home App. Online streaming apps: needs to be downloaded into Mobile device Amazon Fire TV stick: ·          Plug into TV to stream Movies and music from apps such as (Amazon Prime, Netflix, Gana, etc.) ·          Control using Remote and Mobile app. ·          Has inbuilt memory to install app into TV stick. ·          Cannot Stream or cast Mobile device to TV. 

Corporate photography 2017

Have look at these photos and caste your vote at bottom of the page # Photo 1 https://goo.gl/Jc8ZL9 # Photo 2 https://goo.gl/vEWYVB # Photo 3 https://goo.gl/qOQm5a # Photo 4 https://goo.gl/kFYqZb

National Digital Library is an initiative by HRD ministry

All book reading fans out there check this new initiative from HRD and IIT KGP. 6.5 million books are now available in one single portal, where you can read online, or download the books. There are text books, audio and video content. Just browsing them all may take years! Enjoy. There are lots of books, books on music, and anything you name it. National Digital Library is an initiative by HRD ministry. It is a huge collection of learning resources (68 lakh books) from primary to PG level. Students  can use it free of charge.  To register, go to: https://ndl.iitkgp.ac.in  Share with your students and frnds also.  This is an amazing resource . Make it a point to get yourself registered

#myAndroid Taste Test

#myAndroid Taste Test This will give you the  customized  Get your look:- 1. Wall paper  2. Icons 3. Launcher 4. Widgets 5. Keyboard Source Google : android.com/myandroid/taste-test/#/ 

Contacts to display in Android

Open Contacts --> Menu key (softkey) -- select contacts to display ( see image 1) --> Select "All Contacts" or "Customize" ( see image 2)

How to change Restrict Background data in Android

Check the Image attached Setting--> Data Usage --> Menu key -- select -->Restrict background data

WhatsApp 2step verification

WhatsApp has introduced 2step verification. Available from version 2.16.343. WhatsApp--> account settings --> Two step Settings --> Enable 

Prisma for Android

Correct Link for Android version of PRISMA   http://prisma-ai.com/   #prisma 

Google new two-step notification Prompt

Google Introduces another Way to verify log-in :  "Prompt" along with two-step notification . log-in into your account --> my account settings --> Sign-in & security settings --> Enable "Prompt". One more way to secure your account.

#saferInternetDay

Google promoting safer Internet Day Then they are adding 2GB data storage to ur Drive space :) Just go to Google. Com Click the link provided below the search bar. Two minute security checkup

Vehicle registration information through SMS

Another excellent and useful service introduced by Govt. To get details of any vehicle, send an sms to 7738299899 and get the owner & vehicle details instantly. Type VAHAN space VEHICLE NUMBER and send the sms to 7738299899. Example: VAHAN TN39BL5512 It's really working! You can try!! Result after SMS TN0**V1**0 [RTO, C****I (N****-W***),TN] Owner:1-********* Vehicle:(PETROL) MOTOR CYCLE RC/FC Expiry:24-Feb-23 MV Tax upto:(LifeTime)

Location History : for google map timeline feature

How to get the old feature from google Maps Timeline feature. Below app allows you to look your history for specified time line period. Download the File as "*. XML" then Log into "MY Maps" from google account. Step1. Create new Map Step2. Now select Upload file option Step3. Now you will be able to see the uploaded maps.  Source play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.homedev.locationhistory