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digitpatrox8 hours ago
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Samsung Care+ Now Offers Free Galaxy Screen Repairs

If you want to take extra care of your Samsung devices, Samsung’s Care+ insurance program tries to do what AppleCare+ does for iPhones. Now, the most expensive subscription tier gives you access to screen repairs free of extra charge. Samsung has announced a significant upgrade to its top-tier device protection plan, Samsung Care+ with Theft and Loss. Subscribers to this…
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digitpatrox3 days ago
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How to Record Screen on Your Google Pixel Phone

Google was pretty late in bringing screen recording to Android and Pixels compared to other manufacturers. The feature was added in Android 11 and has received much-needed improvements ever since. Screen recording on a Google Pixel is an effortless process and has a fair amount of additional features you can use. If you’re new to Pixels, here’s how to screen…
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digitpatrox1 week ago
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These 5 Apps Have a Permanent Spot on My Home Screen

Your home screen says a lot about you—it’s like the front door to your digital life. While most people might expect to see the usual social media apps, the apps I’m highlighting here serve a specific utility—they’re tools I rely on to stay productive, entertained, and organized. 1 1.1.1.1 by Cloudflare Kabir Jain / How-To Geek This app is my…
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digitpatrox2 weeks ago
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CES 2025: Garmin Launches Its Instinct 3 Series With Screen Upgrades and Built-In Flashlights

Garmin produces more variations on the smartwatch theme than anyone else, and the Instinct series is the range that prioritizes battery life first and foremost (with a little help from solar charging). Three years after the Instinct 2 series first appeared, Garmin has now unveiled the Instinct 3 models at CES 2025. The headline feature here is an upgraded screen…
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digitpatroxDecember 22, 2024
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Gemini can now tell when a PDF is on your phone screen

In the latest version of the Files by Google app, summoning Gemini while looking at a PDF gives you the option to ask about the file, writes Android Police. You’ll need to be a Gemini Advanced subscriber to use the feature though, according to Mishaal Rahman, who reported on Friday that it had started rolling out. If you have the…
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digitpatroxDecember 20, 2024
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How to screen calls on an iPhone

Life’s busy enough without wasting time on calls that are trying to scam you or sell to you. Unfortunately, stats from Hiya show that 28 percent of the calls you get are going to be suspected spam or fraud. On an iPhone, you don’t have the option to have an AI assistant answer calls for you, as you can on…
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digitpatroxDecember 19, 2024
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How to screen calls on an Android phone

I’m guessing I’m not alone in getting more scam and spam calls than ever before. As a result, Google and the other Android phone makers have gradually added a range of built-in features to detect and deal with unwanted callers. These include having suspicious numbers flagged before you answer, being able to block nuisance callers, and even getting AI to…
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digitpatroxDecember 11, 2024
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How to stop automatic screen brightness dimming on Windows 11

To prevent the screen from dimming automatically on Windows 11, open Settings > Display > Brightness and turn off “Change brightness automatically when lighting changes” and “Change brightness based on content.” Also, on Settings > Power & battery > Screen, sleep, & hibernate timeouts, turn off the “Dim my screen when I look away” option. On Windows 11, if your…
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digitpatroxDecember 2, 2024
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Why I Use a Privacy Screen When Working in Public

Key Takeaways Privacy screens help limit what others can see on your screen from the sides. Visual hacking is a low-effort way for someone to steal sensitive info—don’t make it easier for them. Be mindful when working remotely: secure your device, use a secure travel bag, and stay alert to protect your data. Privacy screens are an affordable way to…
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digitpatroxNovember 27, 2024
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How to Customize Your Android Home Screen

iOS might be catching up in terms of customization, but if you want to take full pixel-by-pixel control over the look of the software on your phone, Android still leads the way. You’re able to change up the look of your home screens in all kinds of ways—some of which you may not yet have discovered. This is a full…
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