Text conversations and group chats can sometimes devolve to random and nonsensical chatter that bombard you with annoying notifications. Naturally, this can get distracting and prevent you from focusing on more pressing matters. Fortunately, Samsung Messages has a feature built in to minimize distractions whenever conversations go out of hand.
If you've received a spam message in Signal Private Messenger, you know that anyone can contact you as long as they have your linked phone number. But when it comes to the people you're actually trying to have a private conversation with, how do you know it's really them?
Group messages are great when you want to talk to multiple people at the same time. However, things can get disorderly real fast in the Messages app, especially if the same person is in multiple group conversations. That's where custom group names come in, which helps you make sense of all those disorganized threads with multiple names/numbers attached.
I'm a textaholic. One of the problems with being a textaholic is that your device just can't keep up with you.
Now this is an elaborate MMA move. It's called The Rocker, and involves three distinct parts: a deep half sweep, a pass, and finally side control. This video features UFC competitor and BJJ master Vinny Magalhaes demonstrating how to do the move
Turkey is the focal point and A-list star of your Thanksgiving table, so it only makes sense to make the bird as delicious as possible, right? Eschew the tired method of roasting and basting your turkey in the oven for hours on end and try out a new method of cooking it this year: deep frying.
If you haven't heard of jalebi yet, then you're missing out on one of the most delicious dessert sensations your taste buds will ever come in contact with (no exaggeration).
If you've paid attention to the red carpets or fashion news at all recently, then you know that the gorgeous Rachel Bilson made waves - quite literally - recently when she wore a tight finger waves hairstyle to the red carpet premiere of "Sherlock Holmes."
This video from Betty's Kitchen is a demonstration of how to cook deep fried sweet banana peppers which are popular in restaurants. She shows how to clean the peppers by cutting off the top, cutting around the core from the top, and pulling out the core. Cut the pepper in half the long way and remove the seeds. To make the batter, she uses one well-beaten egg and adds one cup of skim milk, 1/4 cup of canola oil, and one cup of self-rising flour. She heats up oil in a deep fryer, dips the pepp...
In this video from Betty kitchen we learn how to prepare deep fried French fries. In a deep fryer there is hot peanut oil. She has 2 Russet potatoes cut as thick fries in a bowl. She washed and cleaned the potatoes before placing in the oil. Ease the potatoes into the oil with a spoon. This is not a recipe for someone that is inexperienced with deep frying because the oil is so hot. When they are golden brown remove from oil and place on a tray with paper towel to drain on. She seasons with s...
After practicing, the hipster stretching sequence outlined by yogi Sadie Nardini in this two-part yoga instructional video is something you can use to help build flexibility in your inner thighs and quads.
Want to impress your family members by deep frying your turkey this year but don't know how to? This instructional video will teach you the right way into making a deep fried turkey without over cooking it or burning it. It also teaches you the right techniques so you will be safe while handling the large amounts of hot oil it takes to deep fry a turkey. Follow along with this video and you will end up with a delicious fried turkey.
Learn how to deep fry all sorts of candy bars. Yummy!
The debate over whether to deep-fry or roast a Thanksgiving turkey can get pretty heated. Both have their merits, but it's hard to argue with that crispy, golden brown skin and moist texture that the fryer gives. But what's better than a deep-fried turkey?
Newer smartphones are more power hungry than ever before, and the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 has a mighty appetite for amps that only Jenny Craig could possibly curb. On average, your Note 2 (or other Android device) lasts for what, a day, maybe two days before dying. Mine barely lasts 8 hours! This is thanks to all of the apps running in the background of your phone, even when you're not using them, eating through all of your CPU, leaving nothing but crumbs.
This simple, yet powerful yoga pranayama (breathing exercise), is great for deep breathing, opening up energy pathways and improving your respiratory systems. It is a perfect pranayama for starting out your yoga set with.
Want to play Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water" on the electric guitar? See how it's done with this free video guitar lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and its chords in tab notation. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the guitar, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing this Deep Purple song on your own guitar, watch this video tut...
Looking for an easy way to consolidate and view your email messages conversations into easy-to-ready threads? This clip will teach you everything you'll need to know. Whether you're new to Microsoft's popular email and scheduling application or a seasoned MS Office professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the Outlook 2010 workflow, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, and to get started organizing your own inbox, watch this free video g...
In this quick clip, you'll learn how to start a conversation with someone you fancy. As a general rule, when flirting with someone, it's important that you be confident and natural. But, if you're feeling nervy, there's little shame in doing a little prep work with silly videos like this one. For more information, and to get started using this tip for yourself, take a look.
This is the sixth part of my video series on learning Hindi. We come now to basic conversations, such as those while socializing. Pronunciation is stressed and is in IPA, and some exceptions to pronunciations are noted.
Forget the Chinese take out tonight, make your own appetizers at home instead. Watch this how to video tutorial as professional Thai chef Kai shows you how to deep fry Chinese wontons.
Whether inappropriate or unimportant, some emails don't need to be viewed at a certain times of the day. For example, you might not want to see any personal emails during work hours. By default, Gmail will notify you of all emails that hit your inbox, but fortunately, there's a feature that can automatically hide certain emails and prevent distracting notifications.
Google is launching a new app called Spaces that lets you share things from the web with small groups of people. The aim of Spaces appears to be granting you a forum with like-minded people to help cut down on off-topic comments that can steer a conversation off the rails. Spaces comes with Google Search, Chrome, and YouTube built in, so you won't need to switch apps to go hunting for interesting content to share. You can invite people to your groups—or "spaces" as they're called in the app—b...
As the developer behind the most popular root methods for hundreds of Android devices, Chainfire knows the ins and outs of Android root procedures. But this doesn't mean he's infallible—occasionally, some of his root utilities can cause minor bugs.
As hilarious and fun as group messages can be on your iPad or iPhone, they can also be equally annoying. You may not necessarily want to leave a group message thread, but you don't want to be bothered by notification after notification as participants in the conversation continue to send out rapid-fire texts. Thankfully, one of iOS 8's new features now makes it extremely easy to mute notifications from specified conversation threads, single or group.
Safari has some cool new features in iOS 8, but the app that seems to have gotten the biggest update so far is Messages. A lot of the new Messages features were discussed during Apple's developers conference, but we found many others and picked out our favorite hidden ones below.
This video explains how to release built up tension using De-stress styled Yoga. This type of Yoga requires you sit on your legs while sitting up straight. Taking deep breaths is the first step to begin releasing tension using Yoga. While taking deep breaths you must turn your torso very slowly from left to right. While keeping your legs planted on the ground, stretch your arms forward until the tips of your fingers are touching the ground. Taking frequent deep breaths in between these two Yo...
Learn how to move from a deep half guard to a standing position! This advanced jiu jitsu video tutorial presents a complete, step-by-step walkthrough of the maneuver. For all of the details, and to get started incorporating this move into your own combat routine, watch the clip.
As you might guess, one of the domains in which Microsoft Excel really excels is finance math. Brush up on the stuff for your next or current job with this how-to. In this tutorial from everyone's favorite digital spreadsheet guru, YouTube's ExcelIsFun, the 44th installment in his "Excel Finance Class" series of free video lessons, you'll learn how to build an amortization table for a deep discount loan in Excel.
If you are the proud owner of a foam roller and back pain from stress and lost sleep, watch this video. It will show you one way to give yourself a deep tissue massage with the foam roller, dramatically reducing your pain.
In this tutorial, we learn how to deep fry a turkey. Make sure before you do this, you take all the safety precautions and have a fire extinguisher around you. Next, you will need a propane tank hooked up to a large pot that holds 40 quarts. Now you will need to dry your turkey off to avoid a fire with the oil when you place it inside. Next, place the turkey onto the deep frying hook and make sure it's thawed completely. Dunk your turkey into the oil very slowly, then cook it 3.5 minutes per ...
Interested in making deep-fried shrimp in your home kitchen? With the proper equipment and technique, it's easier than you'd think. So easy, in fact, that this free video cooking lesson can present a complete overview of the process in about six minutes. For more information, including the full recipe, and to get started making your own fried shrimp, watch this video guide.
Learn to take back control if social anxiety is getting in the way of your life. The first step is to take control of conversations at social functions by asking questions. This will help you to direct the conversation more and not feel like you have no control. Next, learn to always have an exit plan for any social function you might attend. Planning an exit strategy beforehand will help you to relax. Finally, be kind and loving to yourself. Don't beat yourself up and take the time to be mor...
Kevin shows the different features and options with the program ownspy, which is through OwnSpy and is capable of tracking through phone a persons location as well as texts and phone calls. He first logs in and the first screen that opens is the tracking screen where you can sync how often the program will update the persons location. The second tab is SMS, which will show you all texts and conversations as well as the length, date, and time. The third tab lists all the persons contacts. The ...
In this video, an English lesson for foreign language speakers teaches viewers expressions using the work "table." There are three different expressions taught through watching, listening and defining.
You've heard of all that fun fair food. Well here is a recipe that fits in that category. This how-to video cooking lesson shows you how to make deep fried pickles. You can serve these fried pickles as an appetizer or a quick snack.
If you love seafood you will love this breaded fish recipe. Watch this cooking how to video as our host prepares a crumbed snapper recipe in a wok. This snapper recipe is similar to popcorn fish. Cut your fish in tiny bite size pieces, cover them in batter and deep fry them in your wok.
Forget the fried calamari, make some Thai fried squid instead. Watch this how to video tutorial as professional Thai chef Kai shows you how to deep fry squid. Serve the deep fried squid with a homemade dipping sauce and a beer.
Thai egg rolls are a great appetizer or snack. For this recipe, you will need pork, cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, soy sauce, garlic powder, sugar, black pepper, egg, bean thread noodle, cooking oil, and spring roll wrappers. Watch this video cooking tutorial and learn how to make paw pia thawt, deep fried spring rolls, with Thai chef Kai.
Beef can go a long way besides making a hamburger. This Thai dish is unusual and savory. You will need beef, garlic, sugar, salt, oyster sauce, black sesame oil, sesame seeds, and cooking oil. Watch this video cooking tutorial and learn how to make deep fried beef jerky with Thai chef Kai.
