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No doubt, Google Maps is a major discovery. It is one of the most widely used smartphone applications worldwide. The platform lets you find the routes to the places you want to go. You only need an internet connection and the address of the destination.

Google Maps can trace you where you are automatically. It lets you know how long it will take you to get there and can inform you about delays in reaching your destination because of heavy traffic congestion in your route. Additionally, the app enables you to save regularly visited destinations so that all you need to do is choose your destination and Google Maps will begin telling you the route.

Google Maps: How To Drop A Pin?

Dropping a location on the map, saving it, and sharing it with your loved ones is one of the key features that Google Maps provides. The feature is available for iOS, Android, and desktop users. Here are the steps you can follow to drop pin location in Google Maps on your mobile phone and desktop.

Steps To Pin Location In Google Maps From Your Mobile

Step 1: Open the Google Maps app.

Step 2: Long press on the desired location, and you will see a red pin on that location now.

Step 3: You will see a bunch of options for that location at the bottom.

Step 4: You can now start navigating by tapping on ‘directions’ and ‘start’.

Users have the choice to ‘share’ and ‘save’ the pin location on other social media channels including WhatsApp.

Steps To Pin Location In Google Maps From Your Desktop

Step 1: Open your browser and log in to your Google account.

Step 2: Navigate to Maps by clicking the Google applications icon.

Step 3: Look for a location using the search bar.

Step 4: Select the pin icon next to the location you wish to save.

‘Favorites’, ‘Want to go’, and ‘Starred Places’ are the three categories in which you can save the pin location. In the app, you can add or remove categories and lists. Users can even select whether these lists are public, private, or shared with other users.

UPI and digital wallet apps have seen a major boom in the Indian market ever since the government demonetized old Rs. 1,000 and Rs. 500 currency notes. It has become one of the essential payment modes in the country with more users subscribing to digital wallets each month. Paytm is one of the first UPI apps introduced in India which now has several other competitors such as GPay and PhonePe.

Despite the availability of other popular UPI apps, Paytm is one the most used services, Paytm is still the first choice for many users for its user-friendly UI and advanced set of features that makes digital wallet transactions secure and hassle-free. One of the most useful and common features offered by Paytm is the Paytm Wallet.

This feature essentially allows users to add money to their UPI wallets so that they can make online payments at merchants, receive money via other accounts, and also send money directly to bank accounts. Adding money to Paytm wallets doesn’t cost you any extra charges; neither does sending money via Paytm wallet.

Notably, Paytm users can register their bank accounts with which they can add money to their wallets. Also, if some other contacts are sending you money via Paytm, it will be either received in your wallet or bank account (via UPI). If in case you have some extra amount in your Paytm wallet, you also have the provision to send it to your personal bank account. But what are the steps with which you can send or transfer money from your Paytm wallet to a bank account? Well, we have listed down the steps for the same:

How To Transfer Paytm Wallet Money To Your Personal or Any Other Bank Account

 Step 1: Open the Paytm app on your respective Android and iOS smartphones.

Step 2: Tap on the “Passbook” option from the app’s homepage.

Step 3: Now, select the “Paytm Wallet” option.

Step 4: After completing the above steps, you will need to select “Send Money to bank” option followed by “Transfer”.

Step 5: Enter the amount that you need to transfer from your Paytm wallet to your bank account. Do make sure you have a sufficient balance in your account before you go ahead with the transfer process.

Step 6: You will now need to enter the banking details such as account number and IFSC code. If you already have the banking credentials added select the account.

Step 7: Now, all you need to do is click on “Confirm” to complete the money transfer process from Paytm wallet to your bank account. It is worth adding the same steps can be performed to send money from Paytm wallet to any other bank account using any Android or iOS smartphone running the latest version of Paytm app.

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• WhatsApp new udpate allows individual users mute and message other users in a group chat
• Feature available for both Android and iOS users

WhatsApp has gradually transitioned into one of the essential models of modern-day communication. WhatsApp has evolved its platform for not just personal but also group conversations. The brand has added a slew of features to both its Android and iOS mobile application in the last few weeks. The company seems to be majorly improving the group chat feature with the new updates. Earlier, the company released manual request approval for the new users in any group chat. Now, the company is making it easy for individual group users to mute other participants. What is this new feature and how can you use it? The steps are mentioned below:

WhatsApp New Update For Group Chats

WhatsApp Android and iOS app is now getting a new feature that will allow users to mute other participants in the group and also text them if they have forgotten to mute their mic. This new option’s availability has been revealed by WhatsApp Chief, Will Cathcart via Twitter.

We have seen multiple scenarios in group calls or meetings conducted via WhatsApp group chat where one or the other member have to continue with their personal chores without muting the mic. A personal phone call or message at times is required to make such users aware of the situation.

In other scenarios, such unmuted accounts can also create an echo during the ongoing calls. But to improve the overall group calling experience, WhatsApp has introduced this new feature wherein individual users will get the right to mute different participants individually. WhatsApp is eventually giving more dynamic control to the individual users in the group.

How To Mute Users Individually In A WhatsApp Group Chat?

Step 1: Open the WhatsApp app on any Android or iOS device. If in case you already are in a group call, follow the steps below.

Step 2: From the user profile tiles in the group, press and hold the user badge whom you want to mute or message.

Step 3: Select the “Mute” option if in case you want to mute the user.

Step 4: If you wish to text the user, select the “Message” option.

That’s all the steps you need to perform to mute or message any group user individually if they somehow have forgotten to mute themselves.

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• Users can share their current location and expected arrival time on Uber
• Users have to add them to Uber’s “Trusted Contacts” section
• Uber Users can also share their ride status

When you are traveling in an Uber to meet relatives or friends, they may want to ask you where you are exactly. On the other hand, there can be circumstances such as when you’re in danger—where you want to alert relatives or friends where you are and where your Uber car is without them having to ask. Well, Uber makes this simple as long as you set it up in advance.

You can share your current location and expected arrival time for journeys with up to five people. You only have to add them to Uber’s “Trusted Contacts” section. By sharing your travel location with trusted contacts, people who are expecting you can know exactly where you are and when you will arrive. Here are the steps you can follow to inform your friends about your Uber travel status:

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How To Set Up ‘Trusted Contacts’ On Uber?

Step 1: Open the Uber app on your mobile phone and go to ‘Settings’.

Step 2: Click on the ‘Manage Trusted Contacts’.  

Step 3: Now tap on the ‘Add Trusted contacts’.

Step 4: Type out the names of these contacts from your contact list.

Step 5: After completing the process, you have three alternatives to choose from: ‘Don’t remind me, I’ll manually share my trips,’ ‘Remind me at night (9 pm to 6 am),’ or ‘Remind me before every journey.’

Step 6: Now every time you are on a ride, you can simply swipe up and tap on ‘Share My Trip’.

Users can also share their ride status by copying a link at the bottom by tapping ‘Send Status’ and pasting it on other apps like WhatsApp, SMS, and more if they haven’t already set up their trusted contacts list or don’t want to.

Regardless of whether they use the Uber app, the receiver will receive real-time location updates along with the driver’s name and car details. If they come across anything questionable, the trusted contacts can contact authorities.

Users can also set them as Uber emergency contacts. So, if an emergency occurs and you can’t get in touch, Uber can contact your emergency contact instead.

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YouTube is a popular video streaming platform with millions of users across the world who watch content on their connected TVs, laptops, desktops, and mobile devices. Apart from online video viewing, the YouTube videos can be downloaded to your device and can be watched when you are not connected to the internet.

Anyone who has access to your device, laptop, tablet, or mobile, and third-party apps that collect information for marketing purposes can get access to your YouTube watch and search history. Due to privacy concerns, the tech giant Google allows users to delete their watch history easily if they want to.

How To Auto Delete Your YouTube Search And Watch History

After a certain amount of time, you can choose to have your YouTube search and watch history deleted automatically. Here’s a step-by-step method to deleting your YouTube history automatically.

Steps To Clear Your YouTube Search And Watch History On The Web

Step1: Go to your Google Account on your PC.

Step 2: Click on ‘Data & Personalization’ on the top left screen.

Step 3: Tap on ‘YouTube History’ under ‘Activity controls’, then click ‘Auto-delete’.

Step 4: Select the auto-delete time frame you want.

Step 5: Now, click ‘Next’ and then ‘Confirm’ to save your auto-delete activity choice.

Step 6: At the bottom right of the pop-up, click on Confirm.

Steps To Delete Your YouTube Search And Watch History On An Android Phone

In order to clear your search or watch YouTube history, listed are the steps you can follow:

Step 1: Open the YouTube app on your Android Phone.

Step 2: Tap on the ‘Library’ option located in the bottom right corner.

Step 3: Choose ‘History’ and then in the top right corner, click on the vertical three dots.

Step 4: Now, select ‘History Settings’.

Step 5: You can now choose to ‘clear watch history’ or ‘clear search history’ now.

Steps To Clear Your YouTube Search And Watch History On TV, Media Streaming Box, Or Game Console

Step 1: Open YouTube on your device.

Step 2: Go to ‘Settings’ in the menu option.

Step 3: Select ‘clear search history.’

Now, the videos are permanently deleted from your YouTube account’s watch and search history.

Amazon has become the go-to online store for billions for just about anything they need to buy online. It has maintained control over the world’s most powerful economic and cultural forces. The company has made its app and web user interfaces user-friendly. One significant aspect of e-commerce is how customers enter/change their contact details and addresses so that their packages can be delivered to them.

How To Change Your Amazon Phone Number

Whether you’ve changed your phone number or simply want to use a different number, changing mobile numbers in your account is a simple process. We’ll help you learn how to do it on both your mobile phone and desktop.

Steps To Change Mobile Number From Your Mobile Phone

Step 1: Open the Amazon app on your mobile phone and log in to your account.

Step 2: In the bottom right corner, click on the three horizontal lines.

Step 3: Go to ‘Your Account’ and open ‘Login & Security.’

Step 4: Sign in again when prompted.

Step 5: Then, you will get an SMS notification that will be sent to your registered mobile number.

Step 6: Click on the link to ‘approve’ or ‘deny’

Step 7: Go back to your Amazon page. Next to the account information, you will see the option to ‘Edit’.

Step 8: Follow the instructions on the screen and ‘Save Changes’.

Step 9: Once it is over, tap on ‘Done’.

Steps To Change Mobile Number From Your Desktop

On your desktop computer, like Windows, Linux, Mac, or Chromebook, use the official Amazon website to change to your phone number.

Step 1: Visit the Amazon website and log in to your account.

Step 2: Click the ‘Accounts and Lists’ section in the top right corner.

Step 3: Go to the ‘Your Account’ page, and choose ‘Login & Security.’

Step 4: Then, tap on the ‘Edit’ option next to ‘Mobile Phone Number’.

Step 5: Enter the new phone number.

Step 6: Hit ‘Save changes’ once done.

From the same ‘Login & Security’ option, you can change your email address, residential address, name, and more. Notably, there is no limit on how many times this information can be updated. You can make changes to personal information as many times as you want. However, the e-commerce platform Amazon only allows one mobile number and email address.