The main purpose of both is the same: to get money out of your bank account into someone else’s (or the other way around). However, the process of doing so is slightly different between Venmo and PayPal. Even if you already know everything there is to know about PayPal, you may be wondering: What is Venmo, and is it a better option than PayPal? What Is Venmo? Venmo lets you send someone money instantly using either a credit card, a debit card, or your bank account....

WhatsApp introduced the feature (dubbed “Block unknown account messages”) in an earlier Android beta release (2.24.17.14). However, all beta testers can now access and use the feature in the latest beta version (2.24.20.16). The screenshot above says WhatsApp will only block messages from unknown accounts “if they exceed a certain volume.” That means the feature won’t block all messages from unknown senders. Instead, WhatsApp blocks messages from unknown numbers that usually send excessive messages within a short period....

Whether you’re holding an online meeting or actually gather everyone in person, there is a number of tools that can help you save time and make your meetings more efficient. One of those tools is a ready-to-download (or print) meeting minutes template. It will help you keep everyone on the same page with what happened at the last meeting and where you left things off. Don’t be afraid to volunteer to take minutes at your company’s next gathering....

1. Countdown to Something A countdown is a perfect Instagram story idea. They make the audience feel the rush, anticipation, and excitement when you announce the big thing. It can be a countdown to a new and exciting post, an upcoming event, or a countdown to a new product launch. Instagram countdown stickers allow you to set up a timer via IG stories. The users can then set up a reminder and get a notification once the countdown ends and the event starts....

There have been some attempts at creating a good desktop environment for Android phones. Samsung leads the way here with DeX. It’s exclusive to specific Samsung phones, but transforms your device into a full-fledged desktop machine when you plug it into a large monitor, DeX station or (in some models) another computer using the DeX desktop app. Leena Desktop UI Right now, Leena Desktop UI is still in beta form, but it already looks incredibly promising....

The good news is that the options for live TV streaming are now numerous. We’ve rounded up seven of the best live TV streaming services we could find that may finally make you drop that pricey cable subscription. Note: Most of these services are only available in the United States. While it may be possible to work around these geographical restrictions using a VPN or Smart DNS service, you’ll be violating the terms of service and we strongly recommend against this practice....

Why choose over-ear headphones? The over-ear sport headphones block the outside disturbances thanks to the noise-canceling technology, create a more balanced soundstage, and don’t fall out of your ears during an intense workout thanks to the comfortable fit of a headband. This article will introduce you to some of the best over-ear headphones for exercising and help you choose a pair to get the best out of your workout sessions....

Make Sure The Device Is Updated Avoid Potential Errors During Setup First, make sure you keep your phone within 30 feet of your smart plug during setup. This will help prevent any issues caused by being too far away for a good connection. Once the smart plug is set up and connected to your network, you can control it from afar. Turn off low-power or power-saving mode on your phone during the setup process....

Restart Your Phone Often apps don’t launch properly due to temporary issues that get resolved by simply restarting your device. You can perform a soft reboot by long-pressing the power button and selecting Restart or swiping the app-shade down, selecting the power icon, and then choosing Restart. Older Android phones use the power button method; more recent models use the app-shade method. Is the App for a Different Version of Android?...

The instructions below will show what you must do to disable the default built-in PDF viewer in Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. That forces your browser to download PDFs to local storage. Unfortunately, you can’t do the same in Safari, but a useful workaround exists that lets you download PDFs without opening them. Disable the Built-In PDF Viewer in Chrome In Google Chrome, you have the option of downloading PDFs instead of opening them....

Unfortunately, this can sometimes result in Firefox becoming bogged down. If your Firefox is running too slow for your taste, try one of these methods to speed it up and get back to browsing the web in style. Tips to Speed Up Firefox If Firefox runs more like a tortoise, try one of these fixes. Update Firefox The first thing you should do if Firefox is running slow is check for Firefox updates....

Some reasons Gmail fails to send emails are that your internet connection is faulty, the entered recipient email address is invalid, your web browser cache is corrupted, the Gmail app on your phone is problematic, and more. On Both Desktop and Mobile Whether on a desktop computer or a mobile phone, follow the following tips to resolve the Gmail email issue. Check Your Internet Connection When Gmail doesn’t send emails, ensure your internet connection is active and stable....

Intuitively in lieu of simple keywords—like you’re having a conversation with the Google Photo search box. The more descriptive your query, the better and more relevant the results. In addition to improved search queries, users can now further also sort search results by relevance or date. According to Google, Ask Photos can understand concepts like “themed birthday party,” bridal shower, graduation, etc. It can also read texts in images, understand events/happenings in a photo, and uncover information about users’ personal lives to provide accurate search results....

Instagram is mainly based on posting and sharing pictures. This makes it ideal for sharing art and photography, as well as any everyday photo you feel like sharing. It became popular because of its focus on photos. Because of this popularity, Instagram has become a great platform for people to market their businesses. It also connects people who have gained a mass of followers with brands who want to sponsor them....

While there are sadly no robots that will cook and clean for you, this article will walk you through the process of building a truly connected, truly “smart” kitchen that makes the day-to-day tasks of cooking and cleaning more convenient. Bring in a Smart Fridge (Samsung) If the kitchen is the heart of the home, then the refrigerator is the heart of the kitchen. Smart refrigerators are more than just connected devices; some, like the Samsung Family Hub Refrigerator, has a built-in voice assistant that can play music, order food from Grub Hub, and much more....

Below, we’ll explain exactly how you can cancel an ESPN subscription. How to Cancel Your ESPN Subscription The easiest way to cancel your ESPN Plus subscription is via the ESPN website: Note: ESPN+ doesn’t provide refunds for partially used billing cycles. If you cancel halfway through a billing period, you’ll still have access to the ESPN+ subscription until the end of that period. How to Cancel ESPN Plus on an Android If you use an Android device, you can also cancel ESPN+ through the Google Play Store app....

Why buy another casting device like a Chromecast when this feature is already embedded with the Roku TV streaming device? In this article, we’ll show you what you need to do to prepare your Roku TV and how to cast to Roku TV whatever you like. This feature works from a desktop PC, a laptop, a tablet, or a smartphone. Prepare Your Roku TV for Casting If you have a Roku TV connected to your TV, you’re ready to start casting right away....

Snapchat has said they don’t allow username changes due to security concerns, so there’s no way to do it from your account. However, there are a few workarounds you can try so you don’t have to feel stuck with a name you don’t like forever. Change Your Display Name The easiest way to hide your username is to create a display name. This is what will show up to your friends in chats, stories, and everywhere else your name appears....

However, being a techie person myself, I couldn’t just accept that everything was working without actually verifying that the encryption was enabled. So even though I hadn’t played around with a packet sniffer and protocol analyzer, I went ahead and downloaded a network utility that let me actually see the data being transferred back and forth from my computer. I checked the connection when not connected to the VPN and captured some packets and then did the same thing when connected....

How to (Force) Close Apps on Your Fire TV You should only force-close an application when it’s glitching, unresponsive, or affecting your Fire TV’s performance. Force-closing apps on Fire TV devices is a straightforward process. However, there’s no built-in method to see (all) applications currently running in the background on the streaming device. Third-party “task killer apps” provide several options for background app management. The next section has instructions for installing and using a popular third-party task killer app on Fire TV devices....