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We did get to taste the Google Assistant in Google Allo app but what Google has done with the Assistant in the Pixel phone is truly impressive and as expected this feature has remained exclusive to the Pixel until now. The good folks at XDA have unveiled a new script that will bring the Google Assistant to phones running Android Nougat. First things first, this method needs the phone to be rooted which in all likelihood will void the manufacturer warranty and might also brick your phone, so tread at your own risk....

Windows 10 May 2020 update or Version 2004 has been around for a while, and it introduced an enhanced Windows defender application along with a few other security features. The latest version of Windows 10 offers better malware protection, easier login, and stronger encryption. It also has a feature known as ‘Reputation-based Protection.’ The feature is hidden deep under the Settings, and it protects your device from malicious or potentially unwanted apps, files, and websites....

In Google Chrome, if you always have 10 or 20 tabs open, you might sometimes find it challenging to figure out from where the sound is coming. To find out which tab is playing audio, you need to open each tab and check it manually. To deal with such issues, recently, Google Chrome introduced a new Tab audio muting feature. The new feature of the Chrome web browser allows you to quickly mute or unmute a tab sound in just a single click....

If we talk about the desktop operating system – Windows 10, the text suggestion feature has been there for a long time, but it was only available on the on-screen keyboard. However, starting with Windows 10 version 1803, Microsoft has changed the way text suggestions work. On Windows 10 version 1803, Microsoft has made it possible to enable text prediction for hardware keyboards in Windows 10. Once enabled, the text suggestions will appear floating over text as you type....

The reason why we are talking about USB is that recently lots of users have messaged us regarding the Empty Pendrive problem. Some users have messaged us that their Pendrive showing empty although it has data. This is a very common problem that occurs due to the corruption of memory storage tables in a storage device. This also happens when users improperly eject Pendrive or external drive or when it is affected by some viruses and malware....

You will find many popular PC games on Steam like PUBG, Counter-Strike Global Offensive, Among the US, and more. All of these games were available for free and can be played via Steam. You can even purchase games via Steam and add them to your own Library. If you use Steam on a PC, you might know that the video game service adds newly installed games to your Account’s Library....

We all know that storage room always becomes the tiniest place on earth and that even the latest generation phones which come with 64GB of included memory eventually end up full. Thanks to the thoughts of a XDA member, this problem may be slightly diverted for those owning the international variant of the Samsung Galaxy S III, as today we are going to show you how to expand the data storage on the Galaxy S3 GT-i9300....

There have been many guides and videos as to how one could increase their speed on Jio, this is one of them as well, but I’m sure this method will be far more effective than anything else that you must have come across on the internet about increasing Jio speeds. First of all, let me start by saying that you should be using an Android smartphone and need to root your phone....

On techviral, we have already shared a list of the most useful Windows 10 programs. The list will help you pick the best app out of the crowd. Sometimes while using Windows 10, we want to open multiple programs in a single click. Even when we first log in to our Windows 10 PC, we open several programs at once. What if I tell you that you can open all those most used applications with just a double click?...

Accessible from the right-click context menu in File Explorer, the PowerRename command can rename files through the use of variables. Simply select the files you wish to rename, trigger the command, and then choose the filename string and variables that you want to use. If you just need to add sequential numbers to a group of files, that’s already easy enough to do directly in Windows. Open File Explorer, select the files you want to rename, and then press F2....

Most often or not, Windows users face problems while using their computers. Users may see error messages, driver errors, a Blue screen of death, an endless restart loop, and more. Most of the time, these problems are linked to corrupted system files, and you can easily fix them. Steps To Scan and Fix Corrupted Windows Files Hence, we have shared a few simple methods to scan and fix corrupted windows files in this detailed guide....

Today, hundreds of video conferencing software are available for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS. However, it was the Zoom Meetings that stood out. Zoom Metting is a video conferencing service made for small, medium, and large-size teams. On techviral, we have shared a step-by-step guide on blur video background to maintain privacy regarding your surroundings. Today, we will be discussing how to schedule a Zoom Meeting. How to Schedule Zoom Meeting on Web, Desktop & Mobile You can either use Zoom’s web version, desktop app, or mobile app to schedule a Zoom Meeting....

The instant messaging app for Android/iOS lets you send messages, photos, videos, etc., on the platform. Also, you can share other files types as well, like PDFs, DOC files, make voice/video calls, etc. If you have been using WhatsApp for a while, you might have noticed that you can’t send messages to any number without saving them on your device. However, in certain situations, users might want to chat with someone without saving the contact....

You’re out at your favorite coffee shop, and you suddenly need to be in a meeting. There’s Wi-Fi (or failing that, you can set up a hotspot on your phone), so you think you’re ready to rock. However, within seconds of starting the meeting, everyone starts to look like they’re made of Lego in the video. The frustration sets in, and things start to go downhill. Also: Best internet speed test: Test your connection Yeah, you might have had an internet connection, but you didn’t have a good internet connection....

Although recently Google changed the plans of Google Photos offering unlimited storage space, the change has not affected many Android users. Many Android users were still happy with the 15GB free storage offered by Google. Before the plan change, you could back up photos and videos at ‘High Quality’ on Google Photos. However, now that you have limited storage, you might want to change the Google Photos backup quality on Android & iPhone....

Although it’s a great feature, sometimes we wish to have a different profile picture on Google Chrome. So, if you are looking for ways to change the profile picture in the Google Chrome web browser, you have landed on the right web page. Also read: How To Change The Mouse Cursor In Google Chrome Browser 2 Methods to Change Profile Picture on Google Chrome Browser In this article, we will share two best methods to change profile picture in the Google Chrome web browser....

It may look impossible to combine a profile picture with a previous cover pic, but this is possible. On the giant social media network Facebook, you can implement this cool trick. With this Facebook trick, you can make your Facebook Profile different from others. Also Read: How To Trace Location Of A Person By Chatting on Facebook & WhatsApp Steps To Combine Facebook Cover With Profile Picture The method is straightforward and is done using a website that will help create such images combined in your Facebook profile picture and the cover picture....

However, creating multiple folders and subfolders manually can be time-consuming. To ease the folder creation process, Windows operating system provides you few utilities. For example, you can use both Command Prompt and PowerShell to create multiple folders. Not only that, but you can even select the directory before creating multiple folders. You need to create a script and run it on the Command Prompt/ Powershell to create multiple folders in just one click....

Microsoft has implemented one attractive security feature inside Word. This is the Protected View feature, a security container that prevents any virus, malware, etc., that the downloaded documents may retain. This feature is meant primarily for the safety of the user’s device from malware and virus, focusing on the downloaded documents as their source. The Protected View becomes active whenever the user downloads and opens the document file in Word....

There are some tips and tricks to extend the MacBook’s battery life by several hours. A portable device that is plugged in all the time is not better than a normal desktop so keep on reading the following article to find answers to this problem. Extend MacBook’s battery life The battery is the key component of a laptop. With the necessary calibration and proper maintenance, a battery can keep its optimum performance and resist much more through time....