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How to Activate RCS in Android Messaging for iMessage-Like Experience

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Google is trying to update the older messaging technology on Android devices, but it may take some more years to arrive there. Initially, SMS technology was never meant to send more than just text. RCS is a worldwide platform that will take our messaging experience to the next level.

Google is still developing its network carriers and trying to make the technology worldwide. The new messenger includes some of the features that Facebook Messenger and Apple’s iMessage includes.

Step 1: Check if Your Network Carrier Supports RCS

Not every network supports RCS messaging, so before you go ahead, make sure that your cellular network supports this feature. If your network doesn’t support the feature, then you may want to wait for some more time until your carrier also become RCS supportable. Or, you can just shift to the other RCS supportable network provider.

Step 2: Installing Android Messages

To get the feature running in your device, you may wish to install the Android Messages. It is also known as Android  Messages. There are many other alternatives to Google Messages such as Samsung Messages, but we still recommend you to go for Android Messages.

This app sometimes comes preinstalled by the manufacturer. If that’s the case, then you should update it to the latest version to get the most out of the feature. Now we have to set it as the default messaging app in Smartphone. To make it default, open the app by clicking the open button appeared on the Google Play Store. After that, press yes when prompted to make it a default messenger app.  Now your Android Messages has become the primary messaging app on your Smartphone.

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Step 3: Activate RCS Feature on Your Phone

Our next step is to enable the feature after we are sure about our network supports RCS.  Launch the Google Messages app on your device, navigate to the three dots appeared at the top-right corner. Now Head to Settings>Advanced>Chat features. Once you have reached the Chat features, you will notice a popup. Hit the Next button to keep up with the process. Now it will automatically send a verification code to your number and automatically verify it. The feature will be activated once the verification completes.

Now you can enjoy the RCS messaging on your device and get iMessage-like experience on your Android.

Billy Mark is a self-professed security expert; he has been making the people aware of the security threats. His passion is to write about Cyber security, cryptography, malware, social engineering, internet and new media. He writes for Norton security products at norton.com/setup.

Google Keep Notes: 5 Ways to Unlock the Potential

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Google Keep Notes is one of the best apps to take quick notes. It is much more than just a place to write important things. It is also a useful tool to merge Google’s other services and apps such as Calendar, Photos, and Docs.

Today we are going to discuss five ways to get the most out of Google Keep Notes app.

Take a Voice Memo

Most of the users utilize this app by taking quick notes with the keyboard, but you may be unfamiliar with this feature, which allows you to get your important notes rapidly by using your voice. To use this feature, tap the microphone button located at the bottom of the app. This feature can be beneficial for you to record a speech, to take quick notes by your voice and much more. This feature will also convert your voice into text, which will take your note-taking experience to the next level. You will able to take notes a lot faster and more precisely.

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Convert Photo Into Text

Transcribing text from an image is just a minute task for Google Keep, and I found this feature very useful. If you want to take out text from an infographic or an image that contains text, then Google Keep is an essential tool for you. To access this feature, tap the image icon at the bottom, then choose and image or use your camera to capture text-image. After that, click on a photo and then navigate to the three dots button at the top-right corner. then, click ‘Grab image text.’ Now move back to the notes, and you can see that words from that image are written below. You can correct the minor errors later.

Draw Over Images

Google Keep allows one to draw over images with different color and tips. One can also use highlighters, coloring, and other stuff with this app. To use this feature, import or capture an image in notes then tap the paintbrush button from the bottom tools, now you can use any brush or pen with different colors to draw over an image. The image quality won’t be decreased by using this feature.

Work Together With a Friend

You can also share a specific note with a friend which will provide them access to the content of that particular note. The other person can also edit the note that you have shared. Do you want to invite a friend to join your project? If yes, then Google Keep is just a perfect note app for you. To use this feature, first, open the setting and then turn on the ‘Enable sharing’ button. Now, open the note which you want to share with your friends, and then click on the three dots at the bottom. Tap the Collaborator button and invite a friend using an email address. Now you can enjoy the teamwork remotely with your friend.

Sync with Google Docs on Your Computer

Whenever you are working on Google Docs on your computer, you can easily access your Google Keep notes and content directly. To access the content of your Google Keeps, open a file on your Google Docs, now you can see a Google Keep icon in the sidebar at the right. Click on it to see and access your notes there. You can easily copy, paste and cut the data inside your Google Keep. It is a useful feature if you need to use your notes while preparing a document and presentation.

Billy Mark is a self-professed security expert; he has been making the people aware of the security threats. His passion is to write about Cybersecurity, cryptography, malware, social engineering, internet and new media. He writes for Mcafee products at mcafee.com/activate

Google Tests Out a New Social Media App Named Shoelace

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Yes, it is true that Google has never made a successful social network, but you can give Google some credit for never holding back. We all know about the shutdown of Google+, Orkut, and  Google Buzz, but Google is again planning to launch a new social network, “Shoelace.” Testing out of Shoelace is in the process.

Created by Google’s experimental ‘Area120’ product development workshop, Shoelace is a part of hyper-local social networking apps. It focuses on engaging people based on their interest in specific events and in-person activities. In a few words, Shoelace is a social media which encourages people to spend more time in doing something, anything in the real world. It also encourages people to not to spend their time on their smartphone.

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In Shoelace, one can create “Loops”- such as the loops in a shoelace- that are essentially listings for events which can be shared with others on the app, with the aim of supporting people to make a new friend or more.

If you do not have any events to suggest, then you can designate your interest in different categories, which this social network will use to recommend several “hand-picked” activities the app thinks you might like.

You can also make your profile, which will allow you to share some piece of useful information, read about others, organize and plan for upcoming events. In the new update of Shoelace, you got the ability to share Loops using a hyperlink, and it will help you to spread the news about upcoming events and activities.

Sadly, Shoelace is currently only working in one place, New York City, despite the fact that Google is planning to bring it to the other cities of the US in the coming days. Google is asking for suggestions and changes it should bring to the Shoelace next. If you are living in or near New York City, then access to Shoelace is invite -only for now.

Google’s Shoelace main focus is to make people leave the smartphone addiction and to get involved more in society and real life.

Google’s new social media app is very much like Schemer. Schemer was an event organizer application developed by the tech-giant Google and released in the year 20111. However, the app was killed by Google in the year 2014, and not a lot of people used it.

Billy Mark  is a creative person who has been writing blogs and articles about cyber security. He writes about the latest updates regarding mcafee.com/activate and how it can improve the work experience of users. His articles have been published in many popular e-magazines, blogs and websites.

5 Best Gmail Features to Increase Your Productivity

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Gmail is the go-to email service for most people. If you handle all your work and personal emails on Gmail, then it might get hectic at times. Thankfully, Gmail is loaded with amazing features that help you enhance your productivity. Since you may not be aware of all of these features, here’s a list of the best Gmail tips and tricks to bolster productivity.

1. Respond Quickly with Smart Compose

Using the Smart Compose feature, you can reply more quickly. This feature completes your sentences. Just start typing the email, and the AI algorithm shall predict what you are going to say. Hit the Tab key, and the suggested phrase will get typed in the email. In order to enable the feature, open Gmail. After that, click on Settings, select General, and switch on Smart Compose.

In order to enable custom suggestions, go to Settings, click on General, and then select Smart Compose personalization. Now, just turn on Personalization. You can also give feedback. Click on the Compose button and then select the More option. Click on smart Compose feedback and click on Submit after describing the issue.

2. Schedule Send

Do you have to send offer letters via email at 7 pm but you will be commuting back home then? Or are you going on a vacation and don’t know if you will have Wi-Fi access? You can now schedule emails, and they will get sent at the selected date and time. Simply compose an email, and click on the arrow icon located beside the Send option. Now, choose the date and time and click on Schedule Send.

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3. Keyboard Shortcuts

Gmail is loaded with keyboard shortcuts that will help you do things more quickly. For instance, you can launch the Compose mail box by hitting the C key. Or else, you can open the Drafts by pressing B and D keys together. Just open Gmail and head over to its Settings. Click on the Advanced option and turn on Keyboard Shortcuts. Now, you can customize the options. Also, ensure that keyboard shortcuts are also enabled in Settings. Go to Settings, click on General, and ensure that the Keyboard Shortcuts are enabled.

4. Unsend Emails

Did you make a typo in an email sent to a potential employer? Do not panic; you can recall the message after sending it, provided you do it within thirty seconds. Go to Email, and click on the gear symbol at the upper right. From the menu, select Settings, scroll down and click on Enable Undo Send. Select the cancellation period, with the longest being thirty seconds. After enabling, this when you send a message, the prompt will read, “Your message has been sent. Undo new message. When you click the Undo button, then the sending will be undone.

5. Canned Responses

Using the Canned Responses feature, you will be able to give a thought out, pre-typed reply. Here’s how you can use the feature:

Sign in to your Gmail account, if needed. After that, click on the gear option at the upper right corner and click on Settings. Scroll down to Canned Responses and enable it. After that, click on the Compose button and type whatever you want to save as a canned response. Click on the More option next to Trash icon and click on Canned Responses. Type the name of the new canner response and click on OK.

Billy Mark  is a creative person who has been writing blogs and articles about cyber security. He writes about the latest updates regarding mcafee.com/activate and how it can improve the work experience of users. His articles have been published in many popular e-magazines, blogs and websites.

How to Fix Google Smart Lock Not Working

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Google Smart Lock is also known as Android Smart Lock. The Smart Lock lets you create a situation where your device gets unlocked automatically. When you are at home, the phone is kept unlocked, but when you are in your office, then you have to unlock your phone manually. If you are facing Google smart lock not working issue, then go through the solutions mentioned below to fix this error.

Here’s how to Fix Google Smart Lock Not Working Issue

1.Enable the High Location Accuracy

  •    Go to the Settings tab.
  •    Open the Connections menu.
  •     Go down and press on the Location option.
  •     Search for the Locating Method option.
  •     Press on the Location Method option.
  •     Now, you will get all the locations list on the screen.
  •     Ensure that you choose the High Accuracy option.
  •     You need to start saving the changes you have made and close that window.
  •     Start the device again.
  •     Now, you have to check whether you have fixed the Google Smart Lock or not.

2.Turn on Smart Lock from Trusted Agents

  •     Go to the Settings tab.
  •     Click on the Lock screen and security option.
  •     Press on the Other Security Settings option.
  •     Go down till you will get the Trust Agents list.
  •     After getting it, press on the Trust Agent.
  •     On that window, you will get the Smart Lock option.
  •     Unselect the option.
  •     Start the device again.
  •     Once you have completed the restarting process, return to the settings tab.
  •     Find the option once again.
  •     You can set the Google smart lock again to check whether you have fixed Google smart lock not working issue or not.

3.Update Android to the Latest Version

  •     Press on the Settings tab.
  •     Go to the Software update option.
  •     In case you have gone through the Download updates automatically option, then you have to press on the Download updates manually option.
  •     The Android phone starts finishing the updated in case there are any latest updates is pending.
  •     You have to start installing the latest updates.
  •     After that, you have to check that Google smart lock not working issue is fixed or not.

4.Use Coordinates for Trusted Places

  •     Go to the location settings option.
  •     Place the location to the Battery Saver option.
  •     Go to the Lock screen and security option.
  •     Click on the Google Smart Lock option.
  •     Press on the Trusted Places option.
  •     On that window, you have to permit to turn on GPS.
  •     After that, press on the Yes button.
  •    Choose the location by entering the pin code.
  •     When you choose the location, you will be provided with coordinates rather than entering the full address.
  •     Now, you need to start saving the location and close that window.
  •    You need to check that you have successfully fixed Google smart lock are not working issue.

5.Check What Devices are Synced with Your Google Account

  •     Go to Google.
  •     Press on the profile picture provided at the upper right-hand corner of the display.
  •     Choose the option of Google account.
  •     After opening the account settings, go to the Security option.
  •     After that, check Your devices option.
  •     You will get the menu list of all the available device on the Your device window that is linked with the Google Account.
  •     You don’t have to click on Chromebook, computer and many more.
  •     You need to only search for smartphones.
  •     In case there is the option of two or three smartphones which are linked with the Google Account, then you have to sign out first.
  •     In case you are confirmed that only one smartphone is linked with the account, then use the Google smart lock to check whether you have fixed Google smart lock are not working issue.

 

 

Billy Mark is a Microsoft Office expert and has been working in the technical industry since 2002. As a technical expert, Billy has written technical blogs, manuals, white papers, and reviews for many websites such as office.com/setup.

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How to Forward Your Domain Email to Gmail

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Well, email existed even before internet came. A number of people have multiple email addresses, and it can get a bit tiring to manage all of them. Often, people forget to check  their other email accounts for a long while. Thankfully, you can set up auto forwarding options to make sure that you receive all the emails sent to your different accounts to one main email address. In this blog, we will guide you through the process of forwarding your domain email to Gmail.

Steps to Forwarding from the Domain to Gmail

1.    Make a Business Gmail Account. Google provides both the business and personal Gmail accounts to their users. In case you do not have created an account yet, then it is a great idea to make a Gmail account for your business purpose. Otherwise, you will find it difficult to separate the personal and business emails on your Gmail account.

Here are the steps mentioned below to complete this procedure:

  •     Go to the Google Account webpage.
  •     Tap on the Create account option located at the end left-hand side of the display.
  •     After that, tap on the “To manage my business” option give in the drop-down list.
  •     Choose any email ID which you wish to make.
  •     Then, go through the on-screen instructions mentioned on display to complete the setup process.

2.    Set Up Email Forwarding on Gmail. In case you are using more than two domain host, then you will get the email hosting as the Gmail service. Otherwise, you have to find some other service which helps you to set up email forwardings like forwarding Email and Mailgun.

HostGator

  •     Sign in to the account registered with the cPanel.
  •     Find the column named as “Mail.”
  •     After that, tap on the “Forwards” option.
  •     Press on the “Add Forwarder” option located in the “Email Account Forwarders” column.
  •     Type the email id from which you wish to forward to Gmail.
  •     Press on the “Forward to email address” option.
  •     After that, type the Gmail ID.
  •     At last, tap on the “Add Forwarder” option.

Bluehost

  •     Go to the Bluehost.
  •     Sign in to the Bluehost account.
  •     Tap on the “Forwarding” option.
  •     Tap on the “Add email” option.
  •     Enter the email ID which you wish to forward to your Gmail account.
  •     Enter the Gmail ID.
  •     At last, tap on the “Submit” button.

1&1 IONOS

  •     Sign in to the account linked with the 1&1 IONOS.
  •     Tap on the “Email and Office” column.
  •     Tap on the contract which is paired to the email ID you wish to forward to Gmail.
  •     Go to the settings option by tapping on the email ID.
  •     Press in the “Forward Address” option.
  •     Tap on the “Add Forwarding” option.
  •     Type the Gmail account in the provides section.
  •     At last, tap on the Continue button.

Billy Mark is a self-professed security expert; he has been making the people aware of the security threats. His passion is to write about Cyber security, cryptography, malware, social engineering, internet and new media. He writes for Norton security products at norton.com/setup.

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How to Fix YouTube Full Screen Problem

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Whenever you face YouTube full-screen problem,you may want to know how to fix it . You need to read this article and follow the steps mentioned below to fix YouTube full screen problem.

Quick Fix for “YouTube Full screen not working.”

  •    Refresh a YouTube webpage. You need to refresh the YouTube webpage by clicking on the F5 button or tapping on the Refresh option will refresh the YouTube webpage and fix YouTube full screen problem.
  •    In case Google Chrome is not able to maximize, then use the full-screen mode.
  •   Activate Full-screen mode in Google Chrome.
  •    You need to close the Google Chrome browser or try to open the browser again.
  •    Start the system again.

Steps to Uninstall a theme

  •    Launch the Google Chrome browser. Press on the Google Chrome application symbol, and it is a multi-color symbol.
  •    Press on the three vertical lines. It is located on the upper right-hand side of the Google Chrome screen. Now, you will get the pull-down menu on the screen.
  •    Tap on the Settings option. You will get this option in the pull-down list.
  •    Go down to the “Appearance” column.
  •   Tap on the Reset to default option.
  •   Enable the full-screen mode on YouTube.

Steps to Disable Extensions

  •    Go to the Google Chrome internet browser.
  •    Tap on the three vertical lines.
  •     Choose the More tools option.
  •   Tap on the Extensions button.
  •    Press on an azure color toggle under the extension option.
  •    Turn on the full-screen mode on YouTube.

Steps to Disable Hardware Acceleration

  •    Click on the Google Chrome browsing application.
  •    Hit on the three vertical lines.
  •    Press on the Settings button.
  •     Go down and after that, tap on the Advanced option.
  •    Go down to the “System” title.
  •    Press on an azure color “Use hardware acceleration when available” toggle.
  •    Try to use full-screen mode in

Steps to Update and Reset Google Chrome

  •    Tap on the Google Chrome web browser.
  •   Press on the three vertical lines icon.
  •     Choose the Help option.
  •   Tap on the About Google Chrome option.
  •   Permit Google Chrome to complete its update procedure.
  •    Press on the Relaunch option.
  •    Use the full-screen mode in the Google Chrome web browser.
  •    You need to start the reset procedure of Google Chrome.

You have to uninstall the Google Chrome browser so that you can go to its reinstalling process.

Billy Mark  is a creative person who has been writing blogs and articles about cyber security. He writes about the latest updates regarding mcafee.com/activate and how it can improve the work experience of users. His articles have been published in many popular e-magazines, blogs and websites.

 

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6 Best Productivity Apps for Thinkers

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Do not let the stream of your thoughts go into the puddle. With a smartphone based application users can now transform the power of their thoughts into the productive real-life matter, be it a futuristic tech journal or the unending datasets of business-related subjects, users get the options of managing their work according to their preferences.

  • MindNode 5 for Mac and iOS

MindNode helps you express the creative information passing through your neurons into interactive visual diagrams. Its user-friendly interface features a beautiful design, extreme sync and plethora of export-import options. A beginner’s favorite mind-storming app as it may turn out to be.

Apple devices which work on Mac and iOS versions have easy sync capability, and you can even use it on iPad in its all round compatibility. Moreover, users have the option to fiddle with some features in the Apple Watch.

  • Notability

Notability enables to scribble the mind maps on Apple’s UI, especially iPad’s great touchpad. Its interface provides a real-life artistic look which tries to portray stationery aesthetics to the writing exercise. Example, paper color choices, Apple Pencil designed doodles, and various line/grid options.

Moreover, users can adjust the size/width of the stroke, can add photos, gifs, custom shapes and even capture audio recordings.

  • Ulysses

Bloggers, journalists, and authors want a top-notch experience of all the power writing tools at one place, without any distractions and Ulysses seems to be the app that quenches all their brain-storming needs. It is a popular mind-mapping tool that provides all the productivity tools in one place.

  • Bear

Bear is a powerful tool that integrates lots of plug-in and allows a smooth working experience. Users can take advantage of its easy note-making interface and unique text-editor.

It incorporates Markdown syntax which provides a real-time rich preview and Polar, which is a Markdown spinoff and possesses some unique features. Bear also has the option to be tied to other apps in the Apple device like the Things-to-do app.

  • Productive

Productive tracks a user’s small consistent writing actions and solidifies the user’s confidence. The tracked habits are marked in a large green dot which is chained to a green line, and it keeps the user motivated as it grows when the particular habit keeps on going.  It amplifies the secret of consistency while delivering productive outcomes.

  • Apple’s Voice Memos

Apple’s Voice Memos give a hands-free experience to keep track of daily activities or to-dos. Users can record a memo in the app about all the mix-ups present in mind at the end of the day or in the middle of something to reckon it later in a better manner.

Billy Mark is a self-professed security expert; he has been making the people aware of the security threats. His passion is to write about Cyber security, cryptography, malware, social engineering, internet and new media. He writes for Norton security products at norton.com/setup.

Travelers will love these 5 Google Maps Tricks

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Peace of Mind while going out on excursions is the one thing that every person would be wanting. Google Maps is packed with many features like navigation, detailed information on places and other add-ons which are updated and tweaked for a better experience from time to time.

The menu and settings in Google Maps keep many add-on features hidden and one won’t be able to find them unless a strenuous effort is made.

We’ll make available 5 tricks to you which we have unearthed from the Google Maps app and website. These secrets will come a long way in providing the peace of mind that a traveler seeks during trips and treks.

1. Download maps for offline mode

Google has enabled the feature of letting users download maps to the app beforehand, which can be used while traveling in a no-network area or where roaming data is too expensive.

To download a map, look for the address in the app and then scroll up from the bottom to get more details, from there you can select the download button. Zoom in the map for the specific area you want to be downloaded, the downloaded maps will appear under the ‘offline maps’ option.

2. Make Custom Maps

The Google Maps option where it allows users to create custom maps comes a long way in creating an interactive itinerary for oneself. Custom maps are easy to use and can be shared with anyone else per requirement.

3. Add multiple stops to your travel

The ‘Add Stop’ option under the menu icon lets you add many stops to your destination. Google maps customize the route for best navigation and congestion free commute or ride.

4. Lite mode

Lite mode can be accessed if your network is not up to the mark or you just want to avoid some far-fetched feature of the full version. A user can switch to the ‘lite mode’ by clicking the lightning bolt icon near the bottom of the screen on the app or website.

5. Speed Up Searches

Google Chrome can be enabled to speed search any of your destination from Google Maps.  All you have to do is access the ‘Search Engines’ option under the ‘Settings’ window on the top right of the Chrome window.

In the ‘Other Search Engines’ option, you’ll come across three boxes that allows you to add a new search engine.

  • Type Google Maps into the first box
  • Type the shortcut you want to use. For example- GM
  • Finally paste https://www.google.com/maps/search/%s into the last box.
  • In the address bar of chrome if you’ll type the address after your shortcut connotation. e.g., GM 44 Park Avenue, you’ll see the search engine will redirect you promptly to the address.

Billy Mark  is a creative person who has been writing blogs and articles about cyber security. He writes about the latest updates regarding mcafee.com/activate and how it can improve the work experience of users. His articles have been published in many popular e-magazines, blogs and websites.