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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How to Use Your Android Phone as a Webcam
Your best webcam may be the device you already own.
You Can Bring Back One-Tap 'Do Not Disturb' to Your Google Pixel
A recent update made it harder to toggle Do Not Disturb on your Pixel—here's how to get it back.
Try These Fixes If YouTube TV Stopped Working on Your Roku
Try a manual update to fix the issue.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Might Be Compatible With the Webcam You Already Own
You don't have to spend $50 on the Nintendo Switch 2's Camera accessory.
'Text Lens' Can Copy Any Text From Your Mac's Screen
Even text that is impossible to select.
Why I Pay for Kagi, the Ad-Free Google Search Alternative
Use redirects, filters, and anti-clickbait features to make the most of Kagi.
iOS 18.4 and macOS 15.4 Sneakily Enable Automatic Updates on Your iPhone and Mac
Watch out for automatic downloads and installation for future OS updates.
This App Gets Rid of Autoplaying Videos, Trackers, and Other Modern Browsing Annoyances
StopTheMadness Pro lets you browse the web without all its annoyances.
How to Unlock Your Pixel Without Turning On the Screen
The in-display fingerprint sensor can be used with the screen off.
You Can Finally Change Your Default Feed on Threads
You can't delete the For You feed, but you can now set a different one as your default.
Gboard for Android Finally Gets Undo, Redo Buttons
One button to fix all your typos.
This Utility Makes Installing Mac Apps From the Internet a Lot Faster
Automate the process of mounting DMGs, installing apps, and deleting the disk image.
You Can Remove DRM From Your Digital Books, but It's Probably Illegal
There should be a legal way to back up the books and audiobooks you've purchased.
You Can Try Notepad’s New AI Summarizer in Windows 11 Now (If You Pay)
The Snipping Tool is also getting an upgrade.
Skywriter Turns Bluesky Threads Into ‘Articles’ for Easy Reading
There's a better way to read long threads on Bluesky.
How This Chrome Policy Change Will Affect Your Shopping Extensions
The Honey influencer controversy has had a few consequences.
The 10 Best Hidden AirTags Features
Learn everything there is to know about your AirTags.
Bluesky Now Lets You Hide DMs From Strangers
You can also now upload three-minute videos.
Everything We Think We Know About iOS 19
Apple Intelligence upgrades, a Camera app redesign, and more.
Tinker Lets You Create Custom Watch Faces for Your iPhone
Create the perfect watch face widget for your iPhone screen.