Category: Apps

The article outlines how to manage the “Registration Lock” feature in the Signal app on mobile devices. This feature prevents unauthorized parties from creating a new Signal account with a user’s phone number, offering an added layer of security, particularly in instances of phone loss or theft. The piece provides detailed instructions for enabling or…

The article provides a guide on how to enable or disable end-to-end encrypted chat backup to Google Drive in WhatsApp on mobile devices. The feature secures messages and media by storing them on Google Drive, beneficial in case of losing device, accidental deletion, or migrating to a new device. The process involves accessing the settings…

This article provides a guide on how to activate or deactivate the “Link Previews” feature in the Telegram mobile app to ensure user privacy. This is crucial because when “Link Previews” are enabled, the app shares the user’s IP address with the linked website. The guide includes step-by-step instructions on navigating to the “Privacy and…

The article outlines the process for enabling or disabling the “Generate link previews” feature in the Signal messaging app. Activating this feature creates previews from direct website links in messages. Turning it off results in recipients only seeing the link and no preview. The guide also covers features exclusive to the mobile version of Signal,…

This article provides a guide on how to enable or disable “In-App notifications” within the Telegram mobile app. The feature allows users to customize their notification settings, ensuring they won’t miss important messages even if they’ve muted specific chats or groups. The tool can help streamline their chat experience by minimizing the number of notifications…

This article provides instructions on how to enable or disable the option of opening links in an external browser within the Messenger app. This feature allows users to browse links in their preferred browser for a more secure browsing experience. Alternatively, disabling it can keep browsing contained within the app. The piece further offers guidance…

This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to activate or deactivate a badge counter feature for unread messages in the Telegram mobile app. The feature allows users to see the number of unread messages without opening the app, but it can be turned off for a cleaner home screen or privacy concerns.

The article provides a tutorial on how to adjust the “Ringtone and Vibrate” settings in the Telegram app on mobile devices. Users may find these settings useful to customize Telegram’s alerts based on their specific needs or location situations. The guide includes a step-by-step process on how to enable or disable these features in the…

This summary seeks to highlight how to use the “Protect IP address in calls” feature on the mobile version of WhatsApp. This feature secures users’ locations by routing calls through WhatsApp’s secure servers, hiding their IP addresses. It can be turned on or off from the app’s privacy settings found under the ‘Advanced’ tile.