Author Archives: Khamosh Pathak

How to Set Different Light and Dark Mode Wallpapers in WhatsApp

WhatsApp can automatically change its theme based on the system-level dark mode setting on your iPhone or Android. But did you know that you can set a different chat wallpaper based on light or dark mode?Read This Article on How-To Geek › Continue reading

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How to Control Noise Cancellation on AirPods Pro With a Shortcuts Widget

You can toggle noise canceling on AirPods Pro using the Force Sensor on the stem of the AirPods Pro, or tapping the button in Control Center. Or you can do it right from the home screen on iPhone or iPad using the Shortcuts widget.Read This Article on… Continue reading

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How to Create Date and Time Complications for Apple Watch

The Apple Watch is a great smartwatch, but it’s not the best timepiece. While Apple does provide rudimentary date and time widgets, you might want to create your own complication that goes well with your setup.Read This Article on How-To Geek &rs… Continue reading

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How to Show the Battery Percentage on Mac

The battery percentage on your Mac is one statistic you end up checking quite often. But the little default battery icon in the menu bar only shows you a vague picture. Here’s how to show your Mac’s battery percentage in the menu bar.Read T… Continue reading

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How to Respond Directly to a Specific Message in Instagram

It’s really easy to lose context in Instagram DMs, especially in a large group text. You can add some clarity by responding directly to a specific message. Here’s how to respond directly to messages in Instagram DMs on iPhone, Android, and… Continue reading

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How to Quickly Clear All Notifications on Mac

The Notification Center on the Mac is a one-stop destination for all the notifications from your installed apps. But sometimes, it can get a bit too much. Here’s how to quickly clear them all on Mac.Read This Article on How-To Geek › Continue reading

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How to Delete All Completed Reminders at Once on iPhone and iPad

Reminders on the iPhone and iPad is a simple, no-nonsense task-management app. Sometimes, though, simplicity comes at a cost. One glaring example is the Reminders app doesn’t automatically delete old reminders. Fortunately, there’s a work-a… Continue reading

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How to Stop Apps from Tracking Your Precise Location on iPhone

When a ride-sharing app asks you for your location, it’s for a good reason. But some apps needlessly request your location for doing menial tasks. Here’s how you can stop those apps from tracking your precise location on your iPhone.Read Th… Continue reading

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How to Hide Group Message Alerts Other Than Mentions on iPhone and iPad

Sometimes iMessage group threads are a bit much. You don’t want dozens or hundreds of notifications crowding up your lock screen. Here’s how to hide iMessage group alerts other than mentions on your iPhone and iPad.Read This Article on How-… Continue reading

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How to Mention Someone in iMessage Groups on iPhone and iPad

Sometimes, it’s difficult to get someone’s attention in a large iMessage group chat on your iPhone or iPad. However, if you mention that person specifically in a message, your friend will receive a notification about it.Read This Article on… Continue reading

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How to Use Inline Replies in Messages on iPhone and iPad

iMessage group chats can blow up. Leave one for an hour or so, and you could return to three different conversations you need to address. Keep things sane by using Inline replies to respond directly to particular messages on iPhone or iPad.Read This Ar… Continue reading

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How to Send New Apps Directly to the App Library on iPhone

When you hide a page from your iPhone’s home screen, your handset automatically starts sending all new app downloads to the App Library. But what if you want to do this without editing the home screen layout?Read This Article on How-To Geek › Continue reading

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How to Save Google Chrome Tabs for Later

When you’re researching online, you might come across multiple pages you want to refer back to later. Instead of leaving them open and wasting precious resources, you can use the following methods to save your Chrome tabs.Read This Article on How… Continue reading

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How to Adjust the Screen Brightness on Your iPhone or iPad

Your iPhone or iPad is pretty good at automatically adjusting its screen brightness according to your surroundings. Sometimes, though, you might want to do this manually. Here’s how to adjust the screen brightness on your iPhone or iPad.Read This… Continue reading

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How to Change the Group Conversation Photo in Messages on iPhone and iPad

Renaming an iMessage group chat isn’t enough. If you want to make a group chat stand out, it should have a distinctive photo. Here’s how to change the group photo in Messages on iPhone and iPad.Read This Article on How-To Geek › Continue reading

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How to Message Someone Not in Your WhatsApp Contacts on iPhone

You might use WhatsApp for everything from talking to family to messaging someone you met at a conference. But what if you want to send a quick message to someone not in your WhatsApp contacts on iPhone? Here’s how it works.Read This Article on H… Continue reading

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How to Pin and Unpin Extensions from the Chrome Toolbar

Not all extensions are made equal. Some extensions, like Grammarly, work quietly in the background and don’t need an icon in the Chrome toolbar. Here’s how to pin and unpin extensions for a cleaner Chrome toolbar.Read This Article on How-To… Continue reading

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How to Open Apps, Websites, and Shortcuts from Search on iPhone and iPad

If you’re not using the Search feature on your iPhone or iPad, you’re missing out. Instead of using the home screen to launch apps or Safari to open web pages, try using the universal search feature for a much faster experience.Read This Ar… Continue reading

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How to Share Your Screen on Facebook Messenger for iPhone and Android

When you’re trying to help someone troubleshoot a smartphone problem, having access to their screen makes things a lot easier. Instead of installing a specialized screen-sharing app, you can use Facebook Messenger to share your screen on iPhone a… Continue reading

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How to Sign PDFs on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Do you have documents to sign? You don’t need to worry about printing, scanning, or even downloading a third-party app. You can sign PDFs right on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac.Read This Article on How-To Geek › Continue reading

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