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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This Key on Your Mac Is Full of Hidden Shortcuts
Hit the "fn" to unlock a host of useful features on the Mac.
Kagi Lets You Search the Internet Without Ads (but It Will Cost You)
Is the promise of high-quality search results and no ads enough to make you pay for a search engine?
How to Opt Out of Data Collection by Data Brokers
These are the easiest ways to monitor and opt out of online data collection.
Your iPhone’s Flashlight Can Go Dimmer Than You Think
Do this if your iPhone's flashlight is too bright even on the dimmest setting.
You Can Now Edit Your Posts on Threads
Meta lets you fix your typos without paying a monthly fee.
How to Download Pictures and Videos From Threads on Your Android
There's useful shortcut that lets you download content from the social media app.
Now's a good time to automate your home lighting setup.
Great deals on earbuds from Apple, Beats, Soundcore, and many other brands.
Score a cool $150 off on the iPad mini, as well as good discounts on other iPads.
The Best MacBook Deals During October Prime Day
The cheapest M-series MacBook just got a little bit cheaper.
You Can Automatically Make Your iPhone Less Addicting at Bedtime
Set a routine to enable and disable grayscale mode to reduce screen time.
These Are All the New Accessibility Features in iOS 17
Speed up or slow down Siri, adjust the pitch range for virtual voices, and much more.
You Can Now Set Up Profiles in Safari
Safari finally has browser profiles to separate personal web use from work.
The Fastest Way to Turn iPhone Live Photos Into a Video
A great way to create wonderful memories to share with loved ones.
How to Download Pictures and Videos From Threads on Your iPhone
There's useful shortcut that lets you download content from the social media app.
5 Hidden Brave Browser Features You Should Use
Extend your battery life, read without distractions, and get around copy-paste blocking.
Why You Should Switch From Google Authenticator to iCloud Keychain
As long as you only use Apple devices, you're better off using iCloud Keychain.
You Can Actually Trigger Two Shortcuts With the iPhone 15 Pro’s Action Button
How to double the utility of the iPhone 15 Pro's game-changing new feature.
Back Up Your Xbox Screenshots and Videos Before Microsoft Deletes Them All
You can't rely on the Xbox Network for your screenshots and game clips anymore.
Spotify Jam Lets Anyone Add a Song to Your Party Playlist
Create a collaborative playlists all of your friends can add (and rock out) to.