Paurush Chaudhary

Snapchat notifies you whenever someone posts a snap or sends you a message. You can even be notified when your friends open the chat window and start typing. Interestingly, other social media apps, Snapchat also lets users customize the notification sound.

The Watch tab on Facebook lets you view and save videos seamlessly. You can also check your complete Facebook Watch history via the tab. While this helps you search for what you watched previously, it also allows Facebook to recommend more videos based on your interests.

Hybrid working has become the new norm for professionals. And, apps like Google Meet make staying connected with your workmates easier. To make communications more fluid and flexible, Google Meet has introduced a new feature called Companion Mode. Using it, you can join a meeting using a secondary device and access all interactive features.

The Dock on your Mac provides quick access to pre-installed apps, recently opened apps, and website app icons. You can also access a MacBook’s Launchpad to swipe through all the installed apps just like you would on your iPhone or Android smartphone.

MacBooks usually offer a stupendous battery backup. In fact, that was primarily why I got a MacBook Air for all my daily needs. However, just like every consumer gadget, a Mac’s battery life is not going to last forever.

Instagram lets you follow your favorite accounts and suggests accounts based on your interests. You will keep coming across suggestions for more accounts to follow, irrespective of what device you use. While that’s good for content discovery, the process can seem futile if the app suggests accounts you don’t even resonate with. If you find yourself in a similar dilemma, it’s best to turn off the following suggestions on Instagram.

Although Amazon’s Kindle eBook readers are quite popular, you can also use the platform on your smartphone. In fact, you can log in to your Kindle (Amazon) account using the Kindle app on mobile and desktop. This allows you to continue reading your books without relying on a single device. If anything, managing multiple Kindle devices can get overwhelming. If you find yourself at a similar crossroads, fret not – you can seamlessly remove Kindle devices from your Amazon account for a streamlined experience.

Your Mac is a full-blown multimedia machine that lets you record audio as required. The best part is that you don’t have to pay for any expensive audio recording software either. In fact, you can use a handful of built-in tools on your Mac to record high-quality audio.

While Google Docs is primarily geared toward drafting formal letters, invites, meeting notes, and table of contents, you can also use it to jot down ideas or as a journal. To that end, Google Docs is quite feature-rich and supports features like Voice Typing which makes penning down thoughts more convenient.

A Slack Channel brings all your peers under one group. You can make both public and private Slack Channels depending on how you want to disseminate information. What’s more, you can always remove someone from a Slack Channel should the need arise.