👙 Don’t let Bob in Accounting see your bikini pics: Organize your Facebook friends into lists to share posts with specific groups, like “Close Friends,” “Family” or “Work.” This way, you can tailor your audience for each post. Create lists by going to Friends > Custom Lists.
7 quick ways to get more out of Chrome on your Android phone
Chrome is the dominant browser on your Android phone. It’s designed to be simple, but Chrome includes some surprisingly helpful tools to enhance your browsing experience when you get under the surface.
From constant security updates to excellent speed on both desktop and mobile, Chrome covers everything you could want in a browser. Tap or click here for 10 tips to keep Google’s Chrome browser secure.
Keep reading to control how you use Chrome even better with these tips and tricks.
1. Enable Dark mode
Chrome has an official Dark Mode on mobile. By default, you begin in standard mode (we’ll refer to it as light mode). Let’s make Chrome easier on the eyes and your battery life.
- On your Android device, open Google Chrome.
- At the top right, tap More
> Settings > Themes.
- Choose the theme you’d like to use:
- System Default if you want to use Chrome in Dark theme when Battery Saver mode is turned on or your mobile device is set to Dark theme in device settings.
- Dark if you want to use Chrome in Dark theme.
- Light if you want to use Chrome in Light theme.
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2. Get rid of notification enablement
Are you tired of websites asking to send notifications to your device? So is everyone else. This handy Chrome feature lets you eliminate these aggravating prompts once and for all.
- On your Android phone or tablet, open the Chrome app.
- To the right of the address bar, tap More
> Settings.
- Tap Site Settings > Notifications.
- At the top, turn the setting off.
- To allow quieter notification prompts, tap Use quieter messaging (blocks notification prompts from interrupting you). You won’t get notifications after you ignore multiple notifications from a site or if other users typically don’t allow notifications from a site.
3. Select things that aren’t links (but should be)
Have you ever run into something you want to open, like a phone number? Chrome is pretty intelligent, so if you tap on and highlight text, it provides you with a list of options.
Finally! How to see ONLY posts from friends and family on Facebook
Facebook is an excellent tool for keeping in touch with family and friends. But the longer you spend on it, the more cluttered it becomes. You might not realize it, but every group, page or event you join will add posts to your feed.
'Buy Nothing' groups to save money
These groups let you give and get items for free, helping you save money and declutter. Find one near you and start sharing!
Drone on: U.S. officials have a bright idea to defend military bases from drone attacks — defensive drones. This comes after months of deadly drone strikes on U.S. bases in the Middle East by Iran-linked groups. For now, U.S. troops will need to rely on electronic jamming and anti-aircraft guns; defensive drones could take another two years to roll out.
6 feet longer
The average length of great white sharks near Norfolk Island compared to elsewhere. Why are sharks supersized in this part of the South Pacific? It’s thanks to their unique diet of seabirds. At dusk, thousands of birds float in groups just off the coast, making them easy prey for mega sharks to sink their teeth into and vanish into fin air.
Use Firefox? Mozilla wants your help to see how nosy Facebook really is
Social media has been around long enough to see children grow into adults and young people enter middle age. Facebook launched in 2004 and has become the largest social network in the world, with billions of active users.
Vets eligible to get internet for $10/month and cheap laptop or PC
Are you a veteran or know someone who is? For all the years of service to our country, businesses are always finding new ways to say thank you. Recently, one internet service provider has made it easy for veterans to sign up for the internet without breaking the bank.
🤰🏻 Born to swim: Couples are turning to Facebook groups to find cheap sperm donors, but the real cost may come in court. In states without clear laws, including Michigan, Indiana and Ohio, if a mom needs public assistance, the donor could be liable for child support — or even declared the lawful father.
Tech to track teen drivers
Teens are the most likely to get into accidents out of all age groups. Let’s unpack that.
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