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 Snip on Mac
Here are all the shortcuts for taking screenshots on your Mac.
You Need to Update WinRAR Right Now
Rarlab has fixed a critical security vulnerability in WinRAR.
Threads Is Finally Available on the Web
You may just be able to do away with the mobile app for Threads.
Five iOS 17 Features That Won’t Be Available on Launch Day
You'll have to wait a little longer to try some of the most promising iOS 17 features.
iMessage Has a Hidden Bookmarking Feature
You can pin links to make it easy to find them later.
You Can Get Siri to Read Articles Out Loud Now
Why bother reading when iOS 17's Siri can narrate entire articles for you?
You Can Now Leave Video Messages on FaceTime
Did someone miss your FaceTime? With iOS 17, you can drop a video message to let them know why you called.
The Best Gmail Extensions Everyone Should Be Using
End distractions, get organized, and send more GIFs.
'Web Roulette!' Is an Addictive Browser for Your iPhone
It's fast, free, and most importantly, a lot of fun.
Clean Up Your YouTube Feed With These Chrome Extensions
Goodbye clickbait and YouTube Shorts. And good riddance.
Uninstall NightOwl From Your Mac ASAP
NightOwl is another case of an app turning malicious after it was bought.
Apple Music's Discovery Station Is a Decent Spotify Discover Weekly Alternative (Finally)
So what if it took Apple years to get serious about recommending you new music?
You Can Finally Fix Your Broken Xbox Controllers Yourself
Microsoft now sells repair kits for Xbox controllers.
You Can Use Your AirPods Pro as a Temporary Hearing Aid
If you forgot your hearing aids at home, your AirPods Pro could help.
The Best New Features From PlayStation’s System Software Beta
Larger SSDs, improved social settings, haptic feedback, and more.
Your Ultimate AI Glossary
From "machine learning" and "hallucinations" to "generative AI" and "neural networks," here are the AI terms everyone should know.
The Best Way to Bulk Export Your Apple Notes
Use this app to back up or export all of your Apple Notes files in one click.
The Most Clever Google Maps Settings Everyone Should Be Using
Google Maps can do a whole lot more than you probably even realize.
The Best Waze Settings Everyone Should Be Using
If Google Maps had a personality, it would be Waze.
Samsung’s New Foldable Phones Are Here
The Z Flip 5 has a bigger outer display, while the Z Fold 5 offers a brighter inner screen.