Alexandra Arici, Author at Make Tech Easier

How to Hide Instagram Account and Prevent Other Users from Finding You

By default, your Instagram profile can be viewed by anyone. If you prefer to stay low, here are a few ways to hide your Instagram account.

How to Check Your Pulse and Respiratory Rate Using a Pixel Smartphone

You can now measure your pulse and respiratory rate using Google’s Pixel phone. Learn how to check your health stats on a Pixel smartphone.

How to Change the Default Search Engine on Your Android Phone

You don’t have to be stuck with Google for your searches. Learn how to change the default search engine on your Android phone.

How to Make Your Own Instagram Filter

If you are unhappy with the default filter in Instagram, here we show how you can create your own Instagram filter.

How to Add a Read Later Feature in Google Chrome

Google Chrome has a new Read Later feature for you to save articles for later reading. Learn how to create your own reading list in Chrome.

Android Apps Not Working? Try These Fixes

There are ways to remedy the situation when your Android apps are not working. Here’s how to deal with the Android apps not working issue.

How to Stop Chrome Notifications on Desktop and Android

If you are irritated with all the Chrome notifications, we show you here how to stop Chrome notifications on desktop and Android.

How to Enable Cookies in Your Android Browser

Disabling cookies may affect your browsing experience. Here we show you how you can enable cookies in the Chrome, Firefox and Opera browsers for Android.

9 of the Best Chrome Extensions for Students

Most students rely on online research to complete their assignments. Here are some of the best Chrome extensions that every student should install and use.

5 Apps that Notify You When Your Android Battery Is Full

To protect your phone’s battery health, you may want to unplug it once it has finished charging. Here are the best Android apps that notify you when your battery is full.

How to Create Your Own Custom Stickers in Telegram

Telegram allows you to create your own stickers. If you’d like to impress your friends with DIY stickers, learn how to create custom stickers in Telegram.

How to Import Your WhatsApp Chats into Telegram

If you are planning to switch from WhatsApp to Telegram, here is a simple way for you to export and import your WhatsApp chats to Telegram.

7 of the Best Gboard Alternatives for Android Users

While Gboard is popular, it is not the only keyboard out there. Here are some of the best Gboard keyboard alternatives you can install on your Android device.

4 of the Best Quick Settings Apps for Android

The notification drawer is the most frequently used part of Android. Here are the best quick settings apps for you to customize the Android notification shade.

How to Change App Icon Size on Your Android Device

If you like your Android phone to have an icon size different from the default, check out some of the ways to change the app icon size in Android.

How to Turn Off Conversation View in Gmail

Gmail’s Conversation View can sometimes make finding a specific email difficult. You can turn off the Conversation View in Gmail to better navigate your inbox.

How to Create New User Profiles in Google Chrome and Firefox

You can easily create multiple user profiles in your browser for various browsing needs. Learn how you can create new user profiles in Firefox and Chrome.

7 Apps to Help You Create and Modify GIFs on Your Device

With GIFs, you can create short animations to use for Internet jokes and tutorials. Here are a few apps to let you create and modify GIF images on your devices.

9 Signal Features You Should Start Using If You Just Switched from WhatsApp

If you have switched to Signal, then you may want to get acquainted with what the app has to offer. Here are the best Signal features you should use.

How to Use the Pixel’s Adaptive Charging Feature

Google has added some features to its older devices. One of them is Adaptive Charging. Learn how you can use Adaptive Charging on your Pixel phone.

How to Use Android Guest Mode to Share Device without Compromising Privacy

If you’re routinely sharing your Android device with other people, you can make use of Android Guest Mode to share their device without compromising on privacy.

How to Set a Spotify Song as an Alarm on Android

It is nice to wake up to your favorite music in the morning. Learn how you can set a Spotify song as your alarm on Android.

4 of the Best Alternatives to Tasker for Android

While Tasker is one of the more popular automation apps for Android, there are plenty of Tasker alternatives for Android you can use.

How to Turn Off Read Receipts in WhatsApp

Do you know that you can easily read WhatsApp messages without people knowing? Learn how you can turn off read receipts in WhatsApp.

7 Hidden Google Pixel Features You Need to Know and Try

If you have a Googles Pixel phone, these are some of its best features you should use to enhance your user experience.

5 of the Best Brain-Training Apps for Android

There are plenty of ways to exercise your brain. Here are the best brain-training apps for Android to help you improve your mental abilities.

How to Recover Deleted Photos on Android

There are ways to bring back the photos you thought were gone. Learn how you can recover deleted photos on your Android phone.

How to Delete Your Snapchat Account

Looking to start 2021 with less social media apps on your phone? Here we show you how to delete your Snapchat account.

How to Hide Notifications on Your Android Lock Screen

Having information on your phone’s lock screen means others can access your messages too. Learn how to hide notifications on the Android lock screen.

How to Take a Scrolling Screenshot on Any Android Device

Instead of taking multiple screenshots of an app, you can take a long scrolling screenshot on Android instead. Here’s how you can do it.

How to Use Google Assistant’s Interpreter Mode on Android

Google Assistant has an Interpreter mode that can translate languages in real time. Here’s how you can use this feature in Android.

How to Send Disappearing Messages with WhatsApp

WhatsApp has released a new feature called disappearing messages. Here we show you how to send disappearing messages in WhatsApp.

Best Android Apps You Can Use When You Are Offline

When your Internet connection is not working, you will be glad to have these Android apps that can still work offline to entertain you.

How to Add Music to Your Instagram Story

If you’re wondering how to add music to your Instagram Stories, The feature has been available for a while. Here’s how to do it.

How to Create a QR Code Instantly in Google Chrome

If you’re looking for an easy way to create QR codes instantly in Google Chrome, here’s how to do it on both your desktop and mobile.

11 of the Best Ebook Readers for Android

If you would rather read on screen than hold a book, these are some of the best ebook readers for Android that are free and easy to use.

Top 6 Apps You Should Use If You Are an Instagrammer

If you are a frequent Instagrammer, there are a number of third-party apps that can help you manage your Instagram account more conveniently.

How to Change Google Background on Your Desktop and Mobile

Google’s homepage is pretty basic and hasn’t changed for years. Learn how you can change the Google background without breaking a sweat.

Top 6 Apps for Identifying a Song on Android

If you have difficulty identifying songs, check out our list of the best apps to help you to identify songs on your Android phone.

How to Enable Dark Mode on Facebook

Facebook already has the dark mode feature available on its desktop app. Here we look at how you can enable dark mode on Facebook.

What Is the Headphones Driver and How Does It Affect Audio Quality?

When looking at headphones specs, you will see an item called “driver.” Learn what the earphones driver is and how it affects audio quality.

How to Prevent Overspending on Android Apps in the Play Store

If you have a tendency to spend a bit too much on the Play Store, here are a few ways to prevent overspending on Android apps.

How to Fix Android Delayed Notifications Issue

You might have experienced delayed notifications on your Android phone. Here are a few ways to fix this issue on your Android phone.

The Best Small Smartphone in 2021

If you are looking for a small smartphone, the good news is that some excellent options are available, as you will find in this list.

How to Enable Dark Mode for All Apps on Android

There are still plenty of apps that don’t have dark mode. Luckily, there’s a way to force dark mode on all the apps on your Android device.

How to Set Up Two WhatsApp Accounts on Android

WhatsApp only allows one account per phone by default. Here we show you how to set up two WhatsApp accounts on your Android phone.

How to Set Up or Join a Video Conference in Google Meet

Google also offers its own video conferencing software dubbed Meet. Let’s see how you can set up or join a video conference in Google Meet.

8 Useful Skype Tricks You Should Know

If you too are using Skype every day for your work, here are some useful Skype tricks to help you enhance your productivity.