There are a number of options and hidden menus within Android that provide users more control over their device. With this control, you can better manage how your phone operates. We came up with a list of tips and shortcuts that, when used, will slowly put you on a path to becoming an Android power user.
Following in iOS 11's footsteps, Android 9.0 Pie will include a security feature that lets you immediately disable the fingerprint scanner as well as extended Smart Lock features. After initiating the feature, you will be required to insert your PIN, pattern, or password before any other unlock methods will work again.
With Apple Pay Cash in iOS 11.2, your iPhone potentially becomes the only form of payment you need. Whether you're sending money to a friend via iMessage or paying for your groceries, you can use Apple Pay Cash to complete those transactions. It makes sense, then, that Apple would allow you to add your Apple Pay Cash card to the lock screen, for quick access wherever you are.
Let's face it — our phones are our heart and soul. We do everything on them, from banking to media consumption. However, sometimes we download apps that we don't want others to see. Sometimes, we wish to hide apps so that, in the rare times we lend our phone to someone, we don't get judged for a lifetime by what they find.
SentrySafe puts all sorts of measures in place to protect your valuables and important documents. This particular SentrySafe has an electronic lock, four 1-inch bolts to keep the door firmly in place, pry-resistant hinges, and it's able to withstand drops of up to 15 feet. That all sounds great, until you find out that you can open this safe—and pretty much every safe like it—in a matter of seconds using only a magnet. A rare earth magnet, to be precise.
A lot of people think that TOR services are unhackable because they are on a "secure environment", but the truth is that those services are exactly the same that run on any normal server, and can be hacked with the same tools (metasploit,hydra,sqlmap...), the only thing you have to do is launch a transparent proxy that pass all your packets through the TOR network to the hidden service.
To use Apple Pay in iOS 8, you had hold your iPhone to the card reader first, and then you could either switch to a different card or pay with your default one. Now, in iOS 9, you can access your Wallet (which replaces Passbook) on the lock screen before you get to the reader.
I've used the flashlight feature on my iPhone more times than I can count. It's an invaluable tool that's super easy to activate; just pull up the Control Center and hit the flashlight icon. However, turning it off isn't always as easy, especially when you're on the lock screen.
It's becoming more and more apparent that Siri continually drops the ball when it comes to lock screen security. In the past, Siri was exploited in iOS 7.0.2 to send messages without needing a passcode. Then in iOS 7.1.1, Siri was use to bypass the lock screen again to access contacts, make calls, and send emails and texts.
When a Houston mom got tired of her kids seemingly refusing to return her calls, she decided that she'd take action. Sharon Standifird's vision was to create an app that would somehow force children to get into contact with their parents. Having no experience with app development, Standifird quickly taught herself the ropes and hired an experienced developer to help with coding.
There are countless lock screens you can apply to your Android device, but very few offer more than just quick access to apps or advanced security functionality. Since you probably unlock your device a gazillion times every day, why not use this to your advantage and let it teach you something new?
It was the star of the show, but now that Android L has been released for preview to Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 owners, there's a lot that Google didn't tell us about their latest mobile operating system, rumored to be called Lollipop.
This video will provide an idea how you could hide your friend related information on Facebook and list from the public or your friends also. Especially the list is hidden from those who are not your friends in Facebook.
Earlier this morning, Twitter announced (through a tweet, naturally) that it has acquired Cover, roughly a minute after Cover made the same announcement. Cover Lock Screen, a lockscreen replacement app, has been vastly popular during its first year. The app places relevant shortcuts on your lockscreen that adapt to your habits, so whether you're at home, work, or in the car, you'll find the apps you use the most in these situations readily available for you. For more information on Cover, inc...
The lock screen music player in iOS 7 has all the controls you'd ever need from a lock screen, but it's not as visually appealing as I hoped it would be. Yes, it does show you the album cover art, but the way everything is presented makes it feel cluttered.
My friends can be pretty shitty sometimes, but they're my friends nonetheless. On various occasions, they've secretly taken my device and made me look foolish by posting crude and embarrassing posts to Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. With friends like these, who needs enemies, right? And it's because of these types of friends that we need to substantially upgrade the app security on our devices.
Android 4.4 KitKat has begun rolling out for the Galaxy Note 3 in India, Poland, Russia, Switzerland, and several other countries, and an unofficial build for AT&T customers has been leaked for all of us stateside.
There are countless things you can do to your lock screen to customize it, including adding app shortcuts that adapt to your time and location or custom widgets with DashClock. However, one thing you can't easily do in KitKat is change your lock screen background to be different from your home screen wallpaper.
Whether it's because you have nosy family and friends or you're just cautious about losing your device, having a passcode on your Android smartphone is essential for protection. However, you don't always need or want a passcode, especially when you're home alone or in your car on the way to work.
Ubuntu isn't just a cool sounding name, but pegs itself as the world's favorite free operating system. It gained its popularity for being lightweight, fast, and visually appealing, and now that great look and speed can be placed right on the lock screen of your Samsung Galaxy S3.
PUT THE PHONE DOWN!!! Don't call the locksmith just yet! Watch this video and l will save you at least $100.00
Privacy is important. If having your own Minecraft world isn't enough, build yourself a secret room in your Minecraft world. Watch this video to learn how to build a hidden room, perfect for storage of the most valuable items in Minecraft beta.
There's a cache of weapons hidden in Portland, in the game Grand Theft Auto 3. You don't need to enter any cheats or cheat codes - just follow this video, and it'll show you exactly where to find all of them.
This is a small Easter egg, but it's still there. There's a hot rod hidden in the game Mafia II, and you can find this in Chapter 15. This video by Rooster Teeth shows you exactly where to find it.
This hatch keeps showing up everywhere! Find the familiar nod to the TV show LOST hidden in the Northrend map in World of Warcraft Cataclysm. You can even find the famous sequence of numbers next to the entrance to the hatch.
Create hidden switches on a multiplayer Minecraft server running the CraftBook plug-in! This gamer's guide presents a complete, step-by-step overview of the process. For complete instructions, watch the video!
Hydro Thunder Hurricane is one of the last dying gasps of Sega's arcade glory days, and it shows in the somewhat dated gameplay. If you're hooked though and still can't find all of the hidden packages in the Monster Island level, watch this video for a guide to acquiring all 10.
Go back inside the grid and find all the hidden items (like files and Abraxas shards) in levels five through seven of the Tron game, Evolution. Some of the itmes are pretty easy to find, but a few are a bit tricky - and that's what this video is for!
Unlock hidden feature settings and configurations in Mac OS X for the Finder, Safari and other native apps by using TinkerTool. Veronica from Tekzilla Daily introduces you to this cool new tool which brings you loads more options to customize your Mac.
There are ten rifts hidden throughout the game Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, each of which takes you to a secret area where you will have to solve puzzles or answer riddles. This video shows you the rift hidden in the Pantheon.
An octopus? Indeed! There is a secret Easter egg which is an octopus hidden within the game Assassin's Creed 2. This short video shows you how to find this hidden critter on a replay of the right level and then open the right door.
Easter eggs are nearly as old as video game design, and you know an old-schooler like Peter Molyneux and his company Lionhead would put some in Fable 3. Watch this video to learn where to find a hidden homage to Fable 2 and another to Lionhead itself near the town of Driftwood...
The blistering suns of the Mojave Wasteland beat down on your brow, wouldn't you love it to be in a big hulking suit of Power Armor instead? It's off to find the Brotherhood of Steel then! Joining their ranks is the only way to learn how to wear it! In this video you'll get the location of Hidden Valley and where
Trying to complete the Sammie's Lost Dollies quest in the superhero MMO, Champions Online? Some of them are hidden quite ingeniously throughout the map. This tutorial takes you on a tour of the city, and shows you precisely where each dollie is hidden.
Pimples are the bane of many teenagers social lives, and covering them up is big business, especially for girl for whom the tools to cover zits are more readily available. This video will show you how to use exfoliator and concealer to hide zits completely.
Interested in using jQuery to toggle the visibility of an element on a webpage? Let this video be your guide. It's a simple process and this hacker's how-to will teach you everything you'll need to know. For specifics, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started using jQuery to hide and display elements on your own webpages, watch this helpful video guide.
When building a wooden deck, some people wish they can prevent any nails or screws from showing. This can help with the overall look of the deck and can make things look much better. In this tutorial, you'll find out how to use a Kreg hidden fastener deck jig, making things much easier for you and the look of your deck. Good luck and enjoy!
Red Dead Redemption is a hot new game from the makers of Grand Theft Auto. The game is available now for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox. In this video, you will get a walk through of how to find hidden treasures in your game. Follow along and do exactly as your trainer does and you should be collecting goodies very soon. Have fun and good luck in RDR!
In this tutorial, learn how to use an ordinary deck of cards and make them into a safe for your personal belongings. This is a great little device for hiding things in plain sight like money, jewelry or keys. A thief is not very likely to steal a seemingly ordinary deck of cards if they break into your home, so improve your safety with this clip.
This video will show you how to find hidden or system files on Windows Xp. You’ll want to open up you’re browser, go to tools and from there you can change your folder settings to show any of the files you would like. You can also set you computer to show the extensions of your files. If your having trouble finding a file when your working on your computer make sure to check in this folder.
