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Brian Abuga-Staff Writer for Android

Brian Abuga

Staff Writer for Android

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About Brian Abuga

Brian Abuga is a freelance tech writer, blogger, and YouTuber. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree and enjoys reading or gaming during his free time.

Latest Articles

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How to Force the Google Play Store to Update on Android

If you don't have the latest version of the Google Play Store, you can force an update using this hidden setting.

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How to Set a Custom Domain for Your Bluesky Profile

Because Bluesky is decentralized, you can create a profile with a custom domain.

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How to View and Print Your Amazon Receipts

It only takes a moment, and you'll have a copy of the Amazon receipt for your personal records.

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What Is Gravatar? How to Use It

It's one of the easiest ways to maintain an identity around the web, but how do you use it?

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How to Disable Read Receipts for RCS Messages on Android Phones

RCS messaging shows read receipts by default. If you don't want them, you can turn them off in both Google Messages and Samsung Messages.

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6 Productive Things You Can Do With the Microsoft 365 Mobile App

Ready to supercharge your productivity? The Microsoft 365 app can be your go-to companion for staying productive on the move.

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How to Create a ZIP File on Android

You can compress files on your Android phone to save space, or to make them easier to share.

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How to Find Your SIM Card's PUK Code

Getting locked out of your SIM card is frustrating, but it's not the end of the world.

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Samsung's Sound Assistant App: 8 Powerful and Useful Audio Features You Need to Try

Sound Assistant is an essential free Samsung app that gives you much more control over the audio playing on your phone.

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How to Add Cards and End Screens to Your YouTube Videos

Adding cards and end screens to your YouTube videos is one of the easiest ways to boost engagement. Let's show you how to do it.

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Why You Should Never Disable Automatic App Updates on Your Phone

Android phones and iPhones have automatic app updates turned on for good reason. Here's why you shouldn't disable it.

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How to Protect Your Children While Posting on Social Media

Here are some tips on how to protect your children when posting about them on social media.

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How to Create an Email Alias on Skiff Mail

Email aliases help you to organize your inbox with different addresses under one account. Here's how to create one for on Skiff Mail.

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What Is Call Barring on a Samsung Phone and How Do You Use It?

Want to block or restrict calls to and from your Samsung Galaxy phone? The Call Barring feature will help you do it.

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How to Schedule Tweets on Your Phone

The Twitter app doesn't have tweet scheduling. But there's still a way to schedule tweets from your smartphone.

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How to Use Google Translate for Specific Websites

Looking to translate a specific website? Rather than pasting the content into Google Translate, let the platform do the work for you. Here's how.

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How to Update Instagram on Android and iOS

Here's all you need to know about how to update the Instagram app on your Android or iPhone.

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8 Types of YouTube Channels You Can Start Without Having to Show Your Face

If you want to start a YouTube channel but aren't too keen on the aspect of showing your face, consider doing one of these niches.

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8 Things You Need to Know Before Switching From Windows to Ubuntu

Switching to a new operating system can be both exciting and troubling. Here's what you should know before making the switch from Windows to Ubuntu.

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The 4 Best Standalone Music Streaming Apps for Wear OS

You can stream music directly on your Galaxy Watch or other Wear OS smartwatch even when you don't have your phone with you.

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