Category: Apps

The article guides on adjusting “Media visibility” setting in the WhatsApp mobile app. This function, unavailable in desktop version, allows control over automatic saving and displaying of newly downloaded media files such as photos and videos in the device’s gallery. Activating or deactivating this feature can prevent clutter or save storage space on one’s device.

This summary discusses the use of the “Screen lock” feature in the Signal messaging app on mobile devices. The feature adds an extra layer of security, preventing unauthorized access to messages and files. Users can enable or disable the “Screen lock” feature in the Privacy settings of the app, and setup an inactivity timeout for…

The article provides a guide on managing “Notifications & sounds” of the Messenger app across different platforms. It outlines how users can enable or disable notifications on the mobile app but only for up to 24 hours. For constant notifications management, the device’s built-in app notifications feature should be used. The post highlights the importance…

The article provides a guide on how to activate or deactivate “Typing indicators” in the Signal app on mobile devices. Turning off these indicators enhances privacy as it prevents others from seeing when a user is typing a message. Conversely, having them on allows contacts to know when a user is engaged in active conversation.…

This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to change the ‘Who can see my status updates’ setting in the WhatsApp mobile app. This setting allows users to maintain their privacy by controlling who can view their status updates. Users can choose from ‘My contacts’, ‘My contacts except…’, or ‘Only share with…’ options. The changes…

This article provides a guide on how to manage ‘New friend notifications’ in the Facebook Messenger app, both on mobile and desktop. The feature can be toggled on or off, offering control over receiving updates when someone adds you as a friend. The article also discusses other useful settings in the app, including auto-start, online…

This article provides a guide on how to control ‘Read receipts’ in the Signal app on mobile devices. This feature lets senders know if recipients have read their messages. Although unavailable in the desktop version, users can enable or disable ‘Read receipts’ on their mobiles based on preference, thus controlling their messaging experience.

This summary addresses the ability to modify the ‘Use High Priority Notifications’ setting in the mobile version of the WhatsApp application. This feature, when enabled, delivers important message notifications even when the phone is in silent mode. The article guides users through the process of turning this feature on or off, a step considered helpful…

The article provides a detailed guide on how to hide or unhide notifications for the Messenger app on mobile devices. This feature helps maintain privacy and security by preventing others from reading personal messages from the phone’s lock screen. The instructions involve navigating through the app’s settings to the ‘Lock Screen’ options.

This article provides a detailed guide on how to toggle the “Ringtone” setting in WhatsApp on mobile devices. Choosing to turn the ringtone off will silence calls, which is useful when not wanting to be disturbed, while turning it on enables notifications for incoming calls. The procedure involves navigating through Settings, Notifications, to Calls within…