Pranay Parab
Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech for Lifehacker, and specializes in tutorials and in-depth features.
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Yes, There Is a TweetDeck for Bluesky
Tired of Bluesky's official site/app? There's a TweetDeck-like alternative, and that's just scratching the surface.
How to Get Started With Bluesky, the X Rival Everyone's Flocking To
Prepare for a smooth takeoff into clearer social media skies.
This Free App Makes Custom Covers For Your Apple Music and Spotify Playlists
Denim works with all your custom playlists on Apple Music and Spotify.
How to Remotely Control Another iPhone or Mac Using FaceTime
A perfect, if risky, solution for troubleshooting tech issues.
How to Change Your iPhone's Ringtone and Media Volume Separately
Tweak one volume setting without impacting the other.
Signal Is Now a Great Encrypted Alternative to Zoom and Google Meet
You can make free and encrypted group video calls with up to 50 participants.
All the Ways to Quit (or Force Quit) a Mac App
Give your Mac apps some much-needed rest.
What Happened to the Edit Button in the iPhone Photos App?
The Edit button has moved and has a totally new look.
Finally, a Better Apple Music App for Mac
An old favorite returns for the streaming era.
It Just Got Easier to Change Your iPhone’s Default Apps
Goodbye, Mail and Passwords.
You Can Make Your iPhone Clipboard Way More Useful
Never forget what you've copied again.
iOS 18.2 Lets You Add Volume Controls to Your iPhone's Lock Screen
Access your volume slider without unlocking your phone.
How to Right-Click on Your Mac
There's a keyboard shortcut for right-clicking on the Mac, and on the 2024 Magic Keyboard, a dedicated right-click button.
AirBuddy Is the Ultimate AirPods Companion for Your Mac
Get notified when your AirPods battery is low.
My Favorite Apple Intelligence Feature Is Notification Management
Use Apple Intelligence to reduce notification overload.
You Can Automatically Turn on Voice Isolation For iPhone Calls
Reduce background noises during calls and help others hear you better.
How to Enable and Disable Low Power Mode on Your Mac
An easy way to prolong battery life.
How to Record Calls on an iPhone Without a Third-Party App
Save a recording, and even transcript, of precious conversations with just one tap.
Tailor Your iPhone's Fitness Summary to Your Workouts
iOS 18 finally allows you to customize the Fitness app's Summary tab.
How to Change the Ringtone on Your Apple Watch
watchOS 11 lets you set different ringtones for various apps.