Tech Tip – How To Turn On WhatsApp Encrypted Backups
Facebook has just enabled encrypted backups for WhatsApp messages to Google Drive or Apple’s iCloud. The feature, however, is not enabled by default so, if you’d like to backup your important WhatsApp messages, here’s how to turn the feature on: – In the latest version of WhatsApp, go to ‘Settings’. – Tap on ‘Chats’ > […]
Tech Tip – How To Streamline Your Workflow with Virtual Desktops
Virtual Desktops in Windows are a good way to extend your workspace without needing multiple monitors and can be useful for separating different types of tasks or projects to keep your workflow organised. Here’s how they work: – Press Win + Tab to open Task View. – Click on “New desktop,” which appears at the […]
Tech Tip – How To Speed Up Your Phone Charging
If you are finding that your phone is getting slow at charging, here are some of the possible causes and solutions: – Incompatible or faulty accessories, such as power brick, USB cable, or charging pad/mat (for wireless charging). Choosing a charger or brick with higher amperage e.g., a power brick with 2 to 3 amps […]
Tech Tip – How To Send WhatsApp Voice Messages
If you need to instantly deliver important and time-sensitive information to contacts and groups in WhatsApp, you could use ‘voice messages.’ Here’s how to use this feature: To send a voice message – Open an individual or group chat. – Tap and hold the microphone and start speaking. – Once finished, remove your finger from […]
Tech Tip – How to Search A Whole Website For A Specific Term In Google
If you need to search just one domain for a particular search term, here’s how to use Google to do just that: – Go to Google.com. – Enter site: www.website.com search term into the search box e.g., site:bbc.co.uk painting. – Refine your search.
Tech Tip – How To Save Time By Sending Public (But Private-Looking) Messages In WhatsApp
If you’d like to use WhatsApp to save time when asking a group of people the same question, making it look as though you’ve asked each of them individually and not having to open each chat to ask them separately, here’s how: – For Android: Tap on Chats > Menu (three dots top right)> New […]
Tech Tip – How To Run Older Programs Using the Windows 10/11 Compatibility Mode
If you’d like to run favourite but no longer compatible versions of older programs, apps, and games (legacy software) on Windows 10/11, try using ‘Compatibility Mode’. Here’s how. To enable legacy software that worked on old versions of Windows on your current Windows 10/11: – In the search box on the taskbar, type the name […]
Tech Tip – How To Restore Recently Closed Files in File Explorer
Accidentally closing a File Explorer window that you needed can be frustrating, especially if you were deep in a directory structure or working with multiple files. Windows allows you to quickly reopen a recently closed File Explorer window – here’s how: – Right-click on the File Explorer icon in the taskbar. – From the context […]
Tech Tip – How To Reduce Your Phone Battery Consumption
With so many of us depending on our smartphones for many aspects of our business and personal life, and with electricity prices rising, here are some ways to reduce battery consumption and save electricity: – Use Dark Mode (for OLED screens). – Stick with 4G rather than 5G. – Reduce your screen refresh rate (via […]
Tech Tip – How To Quickly Check If Any Of Yours Passwords Have Been Leaked
Google’s updated Password Manager in Chrome allows you check if any of your passwords have been compromised or involved in a data breach. Here’s how to use it: – In Chrome, click on the three dots (top right). – Select ‘Passwords’ (in iOS) or ‘Google Password Manager’ in desktop browser. – Click on ‘Check Now’. […]