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How To Get The Notification Center Of Stock Android In MIUI

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The notification center that comes in handy with the MIUI is not very much handy and even worth using it as well as it is not exciting at all to use. We should accept the fact that it is not as good as the stock Android notification center. So if you feel bad about choosing a device that runs on MIUI just because of the not so impressive notification center, then we are here to remove that impression from your mind and you can actually.

Get Android-like notification center in your device that runs on MIUI

The process of getting the stock and simple android notification center for your Android device isn’t a herculous task but only requires you to follow the basic simple steps mentioned below. Check them here and follow them, that is it, you are all set and done.

  • To begin with, get the Material Notification Shade  application from the Play store
  • Then when you launch the application it will ask for a few permissions and you need to grant them to continue further by toggling the on/off button on the top of the application screen and then tap the three permissions and grant them and then tap on done
  • You can configure a lot of things like the Themes, colors, layout, and more but the free version only supports basic functionalities
  • Tap on the panel theme and select the one that you want
  • Then tap on the notification theme and select the one you wish to have

This application also brings the stock Android features like one-finger swipe and reply from the notification panel into our devices which is the best part of it. So, you can not only experience the change in the look of your device but can also use in the stock Android way with it.

Remotely Troubleshoot A Friend’s Windows PC Without Any Software

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If you ever found out that your friend or your near and dear family members are deeply in need of some technical advice, you make many attempts to help them in resolving their problem and for giving them that technical assistance you must have tried a lot of options like using a third party software, assisting them over the phone call, assisting them over a video call. But have you ever thought there is a very simple and easy way using which you can technically assist your dear family or friends in the process to troubleshoot their device and that too without having to install any kind of software and tools? Yes, you read it right. Check out the process below

Steps To Troubleshoot Windows 10 PC Without Any Software

  • Quick Assist is an application available as an inbuilt feature in Windows 10 This app helps in creating a virtual or network connection between the two devices and both the devices must be running on Windows 10 only
  • You can the Quick Assist app under Windows Accessories in the Start menu. When you find it, just launch it
  • Now in the pop up that appears, just check the option ‘give assistance’and then you will get a unique code displayed on your screen which will expire in a few minutes
  • You need to note that code and send it to your friend or family member on the other side
  • When the person on the other side provide this unique code in his/her app, then the connection between the two devices will be created

This will allow the user on one side to remotely operate the computer of the person on the other side. Thus you can Troubleshoot in Windows 10 using these really simple to follow steps.

Enjoy the fee you will be getting in assisting someone you care for even when you are away from them.

Learn How To Enable And Disable Safe Mode On Android Devices

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Safe mode is a well-known word and mode among all those PC users. As many of you may know it is a mode which helps you to get out of trouble from an application or a corrupted driver that is preventing you from doing any other tasks. Many of you may have been familiar with the term in PCs, but very few people know that our Android devices like tablets and mobile phones also have this mode. Yes, they actually do have.

Safe mode can help you to track down the causes of problems you may be having with your smartphone. When you boot your phone in Safe mode, it doesn’t run any third-party apps installed on your device. If your smartphone has been overheating, suffering battery drain, or otherwise not performing properly — yet it doesn’t exhibit these issues while in Safe mode — then you know that an app you installed is the culprit. So, this mode is basically like testing your device for any problems that it might be facing.

Now in this piece of the article let us go through the simple process of enabling and disabling that mode in case your phone runs into any kind of troubles from any applications or programs.

Enabling And Disabling Safe Mode

The Safe mode can be used as a troubleshooting tool, that allows you to work with minimum software and thus helping you to figure out which is the app is causing issues on your Android device.

For Android, troubleshooting follow these simple steps

  • Press the power button on your device until it shows up a menu on your screen.
  • Now long press the Power off button
  • Now it shows the option to reboot the device in safe mode, then click on ok.
  • It will land you into the troubleshooting mode.

safe mode

Reboot the device if you are done with the android troubleshooting, which will take you out of that mode.

That is it, thus android devices can be troubleshoot easily.

Recording and Transcribing Audio In Microsoft Word Document

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The transcription feature is only available for premium customers, so to proceed further you should opt for a paid Microsoft 365 plan. The feature is only available on the web version of Microsoft Word. It’s slotted to release on Office Mobile by the end of the year. As for the offline MS Word app, there is no word on the timing of its release. Microsoft’s transcribing audio will only require you to follow a few simple steps.

Transcribe Audio In Microsoft Word

  • As a first step, you need to open office.com in the web browser, sign in with your Microsoft account. Then create a new Microsoft word file.
  • Under the Home Section, you will find the Dictate option in the right corner. Click next and select Transcribe.
  • A mini dialogue box will open on the right side, here you can choose to upload an audio file or record directly using Microsoft Word.
  • Then, Microsoft Word will start transcribing the audio file that you have uploaded using Azure Cognitive Services which is its AI platform in the cloud.
  • After some time, you will find the transcription on the right side of the window. The best thing about this AI is, it is able to distinguish different voices that help in separating the transcription.
  • Finally, you can simply click on “Add all to document” and the transcription will move to your main Word file. You can also play the audio and edit out anything that is not in place.

Steps Involved In Installing Google Duo To Android TV

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Recent reports surfaced news that indicates Google is preparing to launch Google Duo on Android TV. It is well known that the rollout of new features from Google will take time and the users need to be a bit patient for the features to arrive. Rather than waiting for the features to roll out, here are the steps involved for installing Google Duo to Android TV.

Installing Google Duo To Android TV  

  • First, you need to download the latest Google Duo APK file.
  • After downloading the APK file, transfer the file to your Android TV. You can use the option send files to the TV app.
  • Then you will also need Solid Explorer installed on your Android TV. Then open it and navigate to the “Downloads” folder and you will find the Google Duo APK file. Open it and select the “Package Installer” option.
  • Now, you can directly install the APK file and Google Duo will be installed on your Android TV without any issue. Then, you can open it.
  • But one thing to remember is that Google Duo even after installing in your TV doesn’t show up under the Installed Apps. So, in such a case, you need to navigate to Settings -> Apps -> See all apps -> Duo and open it manually from there. If Duo is not available there then look under System Apps.
  • Google Duo will open in an Android TV-like interface that supports selected elements, contacts, and search functionality.
  • You have successfully installed Google Duo on Android TV, but you need one more thing to place a call. You need a webcam connected to your Android TV. Make sure the webcam has a built-in microphone.

That is how you install Google Duo on your Android device, if you are worried about the incoming Google Duo calls on your TV, then worry not it won’t show up incoming calls or notifications.