Tag: Productivity

Software and packages for Windows, Linux, and other services that help you become productive.

  • How to Manage Signal Notifications on Windows 11

    How to Manage Signal Notifications on Windows 11

    The post provides a guide on how to change the notifications setting in the Signal desktop app for Windows 11. Users have the choice to turn on or off the notifications according to their preference. The guide involves opening the app, selecting ‘Preferences’ under ‘File’, and either checking or unchecking to enable or disable notifications…

  • Manage Group Additions in Telegram on Windows 11

    Manage Group Additions in Telegram on Windows 11

    The article provides a guide on how to alter settings in the Telegram app on Windows 11 to control who can add you to groups and channels. Users can choose to allow everyone, only contacts, or no one to add them. Changes are applicable across multiple devices. This feature helps avoid unsolicited messages and maintain…

  • How to Manage Signal Notification Sounds on Windows 11

    How to Manage Signal Notification Sounds on Windows 11

    This article provides instructions on managing notification sound settings in the Signal app on Windows 11. The steps involve launching the app, selecting Preferences from the File menu, and choosing the Notification option. From there, users can turn push notifications and in-chat message sounds on or off according to their preferences.

  • How to Disable Filtering in Telegram on Windows 11

    How to Disable Filtering in Telegram on Windows 11

    This summary discusses how to activate or deactivate the “Disable filtering” function in the Telegram application on Windows 11. By default, the app blocks sensitive content in public channels. Users wishing to view such content can disable filtering, but be aware this may expose them to potentially offensive or inappropriate material.

  • How to Change Notification Settings in Signal on Windows 11

    How to Change Notification Settings in Signal on Windows 11

    The article provides a step-by-step guide for users to alter ‘Notification content’ setting in the Signal app for Windows 11, in order to maintain message privacy. This feature allows users to determine how much information should display in the notification banner, including the option to display none, enhancing privacy especially in public places or shared…

  • Change Default Download Path in Telegram for Windows

    Change Default Download Path in Telegram for Windows

    The article outlines the process of modifying the default media download path in the Telegram app on Windows 11. This instruction can be useful for users wanting to organize their files, save space, or make locating media files easier. The process involves accessing Settings from the Menu, expanding the Advanced settings, and selecting the preferred…

  • How to Enable Disappearing Messages in Signal on Windows 11

    How to Enable Disappearing Messages in Signal on Windows 11

    The article explains how to use the “Disappearing messages” feature on the Signal desktop app for Windows 11. It guides users through launching the app, accessing preferences, setting a disappearing message timer, and enables the option to customize timeframes. The utility of this feature is highlighted for ensuring conversation privacy and avoiding storage of sensitive…

  • Enable Hardware Acceleration in Telegram on Windows 11

    Enable Hardware Acceleration in Telegram on Windows 11

    The article offers a step-by-step guide on enabling or disabling ‘Hardware accelerated video decoding’ in the Telegram desktop app on Windows 11. This feature allows smoother video playback and reduced CPU strain by utilizing the computer’s graphics card for video stream decoding. However, its use might induce video gripes with less potent or older graphics…

  • How to Enable Always Relay Calls in Signal Desktop

    How to Enable Always Relay Calls in Signal Desktop

    The article presents a guide on how to activate or deactivate the “Always relay calls” feature in the Signal Desktop app on Windows 11. The feature enables voice or video calls to be routed through Signal’s servers, thus concealing the user’s IP address for enhanced privacy. However, it might slightly reduce call quality once enabled.

  • How to Manage Automatic Media Downloads in Telegram on Windows 11

    How to Manage Automatic Media Downloads in Telegram on Windows 11

    The article guides users on how to enable or disable “Automatic media download” in the Telegram Desktop app on Windows 11, a feature that automatically downloads photos and files from personal chats, group chats, and channels. This function helps manage data usage and storage space according to user preferences and resources. Instructions are provided to…