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How to Get location history as MAP from Google Maps

Google's Feature "Location History" can be used in a useful way to track your travel in map.  Google maps doesn’t always allow to download the details. This job is done by the app “ Location History ” #App Link listed below: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.homedev.locationhistory Steps to Download the Map; 1.        Select the date from the calendar 2.        Select the number of days the data to be pulled ( 4 days, 7 days or 14 days- max) 3.        Now select options (3 dots), select Share a.        As image b.        As file 4.        Choose file, it will be saved as “*. KML ” file type Steps to upload in Google “My Maps” 1.        Now log into   https://www.google.com/maps/about/mymaps/ 2.        Select “ Create New map ” 3.        “Untitled Map” is created 4.        Select “ Import ” under “ Untitled layer ”, then select the *.KML file. 5.        Now the downloaded map from LocationHistory is visible. 

WhatsApp Update: 2017- Oct - 04; Emoji's

New Emoji's are rolled out through play store.

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.