If you don’t want to disclose these data, you can delete them on Windows without using any software tool. Starting with Windows 7, Microsoft added an option to remove metadata from images and other files. Here is how to use this feature in Windows 11. ALSO READ: How to Remove Unused Device Drivers From Windows 11 PC How to Remove Metadata from Image Files on Windows 11? Choose the image that you want to remove metadata from it....

Network discovery capability is enabled by default for private networks such as home or business. However, Microsoft has disabled it by default for public networks such as guest Wi-Fi and untrusted networks. So that other machines cannot automatically find your device. ALSO READ: How to Reset Windows 11 Without Deleting Personal Files You can use Network discovery to keep an eye on your connected networks or manage several connected networks in an organisation....

The 120Hz screen is off by default in Galaxy S20, Plus and Ultra for a specific reason. So, when playing games, such as Fortnite, Marvel Tournament of Champions, Mortal Kombat, Vainglory, etc. you can switch to the 120Hz refresh rate for smooth interaction. In Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, and S20 Ultra, the 120 Hz display is off by default. You will need to visit the Motion Smoothness menu under the Display settings to switch between 60Hz and 120Hz....

If you are using Nova or Apex launcher on your phone or own a Samsung Galaxy S5, here is how to use ‘OK Google’ hotword to control your phone. Make sure that Google search app has updated to the latest version and enabled on your phone. Nova Launcher: Go to Nova Settings and tap OK, Google. Enable the checkbox OK, Google Hotword. Now, when you are in the Homescreen or app drawer just say ‘Ok Google’, it will activate Google Now immediately....

Before getting started using the VoWiFi on your device, make sure that your network provider offers the feature. In other words, your network service provider in your area should be activated the VoWiFi service. For example, Airtel and Jio network provides the service in India. To use VoWiFi on your Poco F1, Redmi K20 and K20 Pro, turn on VoLTE, and Wi-Fi calling in the settings menu. Go to Settings > SIM cards & mobile networks > operator name > and turn on ‘Use VoLTE’ and ‘Make Calls using WiFi’....

The company starts rolling the B341 (8.0.0.341) update through OTA that enables Face Unlock on the device and brings other value added feature to the device, but currently available to Chinese variant Honor 9/Honor V9 only. Huawei soon may release similar update to Global variant Honor 9. Besides Face unlock, the new update brings AR Lens feature to the device. With this feature, you can add stickers to your photos, and change their backgrounds....

The MIUI 10 9.5.16 Global Beta update is available for a number of devices. It features a number of bug fixes, optimizations, and latest security patches. Since Xiaomi’s public beta update is usually stable, you can use it as a daily driver. Below is what is new in this update. The MIUI 10 9.5.16 beta update fixes the screen lock prompt not displaying correctly in the landscape mode. It will also correct the battery icon not displaying correctly....

Before proceeding to upgrade your Samsung Galaxy Nexus I9250 to KitKat 4.4.2 Android ROM, do followings. Make a full back up (Nandroid) of your device from recovery. Also, back up all data such as personal files, images, videos, messages, emails, contacts, apps, SMS, Contacts, Call Logs, Bookmarks, etc. Prerequisites: – USB Debugging enabled in Developer Options. – Device should be fully charged – Custom recovery installed (CWM). If not installed, install the ROM Manager app from Play Store, so you can install custom Recovery image for your device....

Official LineageOS 16 not yet released for any device, however the development team has already started to build LineageOS 16 based on Android 9.0 Pie. It means you will be able to enjoy everyone talks custom ROM on your favorite device very soon, even if it does not get official Android 9.0 Pie update. The unofficial LineageOS 16 is very basic now and can only be used for testing purpose....

Launchpad functionality in Windows: JumpPad is a tiny portable tool, which provides the Launchpad like functionality in Windows. You can get all start menu items and programs from your desktop by just moving your mouse pointer to top left hand corner of the screen. .JumpPad is quite simple to use and no installation needed. Just run the JumpPad. Exe file it will list all items on start menu. To activate it, move your mouse pointer to top left hand corner of the desktop....

In this guide, we will let you know how to update for ASUS ZenFone 2 ZE551ML and ZE550ML to Android 6.0 Marshmallow manually. The most important changes in this update are greater control over app permissions, battery consumption optimization (Doze), and performance enhancements. Also, this update discards many bloatware apps. Before get start to update manually, check the availability of the new software by going to Settings > About phone > System updates > Check For Update....

Cyanogen Apps (C-Apps) package for Marshmallow can be installed on all compatible devices running on CyanogenMod 13.0 released after May 9, 2016. You can flash C apps package via custom TWRP recovery and get the same experience and features on your phones as those are on the Cyanogen OS. Read on to know the installation procedure. Below are the full changelog of Cyanogen Apps Package for Marshmallow Note: This C-Apps package is designed to work only with Android devices running CyanogenMod 13 and later only (released on or after May 9, 2016)....

A recent Mozilla Lab blog post reveals that To start this initiative Mozilla Labs Gaming is going to launch an international gaming competition Game On 2010, which is opened to all developers interested in creating awesome games using the latest in Open Web technologies. More details at Mozilla Gaming Lab [via]

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Nexus 5X was a good smartphone by Google, but the bootloop issue of the phone created headache for many, including me. I have replaced the motherboard, and it is still working fine. The last major software update for Nexus 5X was Android 8.1 Oreo. Thanks to the ROM developers, now we can enjoy Android 10 on the phone. The AOSP based Pixel Experience ROM will bring Google Pixel 3 features, like boot animation, launcher, system UI, wallpapers, icons, fonts, etc....

Background app freezing mechanism and audio tuner are the new features included in the OxygenOS Open Beta 7 update. The update also includes fixes for launcher crashes, dial pad crashes and black screen issues. This update will also increase system stability and includes latest (October) Android security patches. What is new in OxygenOS Open Beta 7 for OnePlus 3? – Added audio tuner – Added background app freezing mechanism – Redesign of accent color – Redesign of the clock UI – Updated Google security patch for October – Fixed black screen issue when exiting games in horizontal orientation – Fixed launcher related crashes – Fixed dial pad crashes – Increased system stability – General bug fixes If you are running on the most recent version of OxygenOS Beta build, check for the OTA update by going to Settings > About Phone > System update....

OxygenOS 5.1.5 OTA update weighs around 66 MB in size and starts rolling out for OnePlus 6. Devices running on OxygenOS 5.1.1 or OxygenOS 5.1.3 will get the new update through OTA. Experienced users can download and install the incremental OTA update file or full update file manually on OnePlus 6. If you are a proud owners of OnePlus 6 and have not received the OTA notification for this update yet, check it by going to About phone > System Update....

If you are signed up for OxygenOS Open Beta program, you will get the OxygenOS Open Beta 26/17 OTA (over-the-air) update on your device. Other users can download and install the full ROM manually and experience all new Android 8.0 Oreo. Below is the full changelog of this new update. Changelog of OxygenOS Open Beta 26/17 for OnePlus 3/3T: Note: OxygenOS Open Beta 26/17 OTA update will get on all OnePlus 3/3T that are signed up for the Beta program....

In the below guide, we show you the manual installation procedure for OxygenOS 3.2.2 on OnePlus 3 (both OTA and Full ROM). Before get start, let us see what is new in this update. This new update include improved notification management, better noise cancellation in video recording, disables fingerprint sensor while in pocket, latest Android security patches and various optimizations. Below are the main changelog and features of OxygenOS 3....

OnePlus 5 runs OxygenOS Open Beta 1 will get the Beta 2 update via OTA. Others need to download the full firmware and flash it manually as described below. OxygenOS Open Beta 2 update is now available for download, which you can use to install manually on your device. Below is what is new in this update. OxygenOS Open Beta 2 changelog: Although the firmware status is Beta, it is almost stable and reliable, so users can use it as daily driver....