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Stepwise tutorial to Locate my iPhone from Computer

September 19, 2020December 16, 2019 by Editorial Team

Locate my iPhone from Computer. Yes, Apple officially allows its users to track the iPhone / iPad or any Apple device’s location officially. The feature is free to use and you can access it on any Computer / laptop that can connect with the internet using a web browser. Let it be Windows or Linux or even a normal Macbook, you can use the feature in minutes. The only thing you should have is a working internet connection on both your iPhone and the Computer which you are using.

Also Read : How can you connect the Apple Airpods with the Windows computers.

You can locate and track the precise live location of iPhone from your Computer. I use my Windows PC and Macbook as well for my personal use. The feature is unbelivably good and is a great utility. Sometimes, if you keep your device on silent mode and keep it unattanded, this can help you locating such devices as well. No matter if your iPhone is in Silent mode, still you can ring the device with this web feature. Now let us check the steps to proceed.

Guide to help you locate your iPhone using Computer

First of all Open your Computer web Browser & go to iCloud.com.
Now just enter your Apple ID login details to access the portal.
Click on Find iPhone in the main menu and then Click on All Devices option.
Now you have to Select the device name for the device you’d like to track.
The map location of the device will appear which you can zoom in or out and track it more closely.
You can also Ring / Erase / lock / Take police’s help and start using your device.

Again to highlight that the feature is free to use and offers a great support. If you are finding any trouble using it or you have any query, you can reach us via our Social Media profiles. Links are given at the bottom of the website.

Open apk file in Windows 7,8,10, 11 for Free

August 21, 2023December 10, 2019 by Editorial Team

You can run apk file on Windows 7,8,10, 11 – PC / computer / laptop very easily using simple trick. To Open any apk file you have to follow the steps which will do the job for free and that too in minutes. Any Android package file (apk file) can be opened and checked thoroughly after this.

Also Read : How to check internet speed on Windows 7

Steps to Open apk file in your Windows 7 devices for Free

Techcheater will get you to the free way to open apk file in Windows 7. You can see the Android package content and proceed to either use or you can explore the file contents and be the pro in Android development.

Here are the steps which you have to follow.

First of all, Open your Windows 7 computer browser and download the Bluestacks using this link.
After the download completes, double click the setup file and start the installations,
Follow the On screen instruction until all the steps are completed.
Login to the app just like you login to any android phone.
Now To open apk file on PC, go to the file location, right click and open it with Bluestacks.
That’s it.

Important

If you wish to open up the apk file and see its content, you have to rename the .apk file to the .zip extension. Meaning to say, if the file name is techcheater.apk, you have to rename it to techcheater.zip. After this, just right click and unzip the package content. Basically a simple apk is a collection of multiple files. That will include the code, header files and default functions. It is easy for you to see the complete package.

Conclusion

This is really helpful in case you wish to develop new apps. Most of the people will use this for entertainment purpose, but actually speaking you can learn a lot and start exploring.

If you have any question, you can connect with us through our Contact Us page.

Also Read : How can you view the live location of any iPhone. This is really helpful for the safety of your loved ones.

How to get Windows 10 out of S mode

September 19, 2020November 30, 2019 by Editorial Team

How to get Windows 10 out of S mode. Windows 10 S mode lets the user to strictly install the apps from Microsoft Store, but here is a way to get out of it on Windows 10 Laptop or PC. Microsoft started this feature of allowing only the installation last year. This feature is not forceful but rather the user has the choice to opt out of it anytime.

Suppose you buy computer with S mode windows, it does not mean that you have to use it the same way. You can exit and continue to install any software or application in minutes.
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Also read : The way to turn off the notifications in Windows 10.

Getting Windows 10 out of S mode

Windows 10 S mode is not permanent and here at Techcheater we will guide you step by step to move out of it. Getting rid in Windows 10 is not that complex but you should know the way of doing it.

First go to Settings > Update & Security > Activation.
Now click on Go to the Store under Switch to Windows 10 Home or Switch to Windows 10 Pro section.
Click get On the Switch out of S mode page that appears in the Microsoft Store
Confirm the action and you are out of S mode.

Important

If you also see an “Upgrade your edition of Windows” section, be careful not to click the “Go to the Store” link. When you move out of the S mode, you can download and install any software, any application.

With the feature, Microsoft claims to make Windows more safe and secure. But it gives the users full flexibility to chose the way of using.

FAQs

Can i switch back again to S mode if i exit from it once ?

Yes, you can switch in and opt out of the S Mode multiple times. There is no limit for this.

Shall i buy the Computer with S Mode Active ?

Yes, even if you do not wish to continue with the S Mode, still you can buy the laptop or computer with the feature. It is easy to remove it and after that you can use it as you want.

Show file extensions Windows 10

January 26, 2020November 28, 2019 by Editorial Team

Managing files on Windows 10 is quiet different. To show the file extensions in the explorer, you need to perform a set of steps. Once you do that, you will be able to see the file extension details in your file explorer.

When a user navigates through a folder, it is possible that for a file name there are multiple content with the different file formats. It becomes difficult to click on each file individually and check for its file extension type. Hence, users look for a way to display the format along with the name in the Windows explorer itself.

Suggested Read : How to check internet speed on Windows 10.

Show file extensions Windows 10

Windows File explorer has an option to show file extensions on Windows 10 after performing few steps. Once the settings are enabled, you will be able to see the file properties in front of every file. This will help you to see every detail without looking into the file properties.

Steps to Show file extensions in Windows 10

Go to Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization.
Click on Folder Options / File Explorer Options > View tab.
Under the Advanced Settins, uncheck the Hide extensions for known file types.
That is it. File extensions will be vissible now.

Signing Off

This will work for both computers and laptops that are running on Windows 10 OS. The home users might find this trick not important, but for the working people, especially the developers, they require to open different file formats that exist in their computer with the same file name. Hence, they find this really helpful. Though there are many other ways as well to change this setting, but this one is the simplest. If you know any shortcut or a better way, you can put that below in comments section.

Must Read : If you do not like the notifications which Windows computer or a laptop shows, then you can disable it with these simple steps.

How to Connect Airpods to Windows 10

February 1, 2020November 27, 2019 by Editorial Team

If you own Apple Airpods, here is the way to pair and connect them with your computer / Laptop running Windows 10. You will not feel any lag or any flaw while using the Apple earphones with the other Operating system devices.

Generally, Apple creates the products with a monopoly of the compatibility. Take the example of Bluetooth or the lighting connector chargers, the company’s strategy has been to stand alone in the market. But, the Apple lovers who own the TWS earphones should not worry about this fact.

Steps to connect Airpods to Windows 10

To connect the Airpods to Windows 10 devices follow the below steps:

Go to the Settings -> Devices from the main menu.
Now click on Add Bluetooth or Other Device from Bluetooth & other devices page and proceed to establish Bluetooth connectivity.
With Airpods in their case, press and hold the button on the back of the case.
Wait til you see the status light between your two AirPods start pulsing white, and then let go.
Now from Add a Device windows select the Airpods to confirm the connection.
That’s it. Enjoy 🙂

When you pair the Airdopes for the first time the process is different. But from the next time onwards, you just have to select the Apple earphones from the list of Bluetooth devices. It is important to note that while using your laptop, you should not proceed to forget the specific device. If in case, you need to start again with the pairing as described in the above steps.

Still if you see any problem or if you have some questions, just drop down below in comments section. We will get back to you with the solution always.

Also Read : How to know which song you play the most on your Apple iPhone.

Turn off Notifications in Windows 10

November 26, 2019 by Editorial Team

Windows Computers and Laptops show the notification pop ups that might annoy some users and if you looking to disable them, this guide is for you. The multitasking OS like Android, Windows or the iOS keep on looking for all the apps and processes in the background even if you are not using them. So, if they find that something is important, then they show up the details in the form of notifications.

Steps to Turn Off Notifications in Windows 10

First of all go to the Windows Settings.
Now Click Notifications & Actions in the Menu.
On the new page turn off the slider button for “Get Notifications from apps & other senders”.
You will not see the notifications now.
That’s it.

FAQs

Is it possible to turn off notifications for particular app ?

Yes, you can selectively allow the notifications and restrict the notification pop ups for specific apps on your device. To do that:

Go to System -> Notifications & Actions -> Get notifications from these senders
Toggle the button to selectively choose the notification behavior for particular apps.

Is it possible to disable notification alerts on Mobile phones as well ?

To turn the notification & alerts off on your windows phone :

Go to Settings > Notifications > app.
Turn off “Show in action center” and uncheck the following options:
- Show notifications
- Vibrate
- Show Notifications in Action Center when my phone is locked.
That’s it.

Windows 10 is the best available OS version by Microsoft. The user gets a more interactive experience. Notifications are very helpful especially when you have a habit to ad online reminders. As per our survey still more than 50 % of the users disable their Notifications.