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Email services have become one primary mode for written communication across the globe. Different organizations and professional industries rely on emailing services to stay connected with employees and customers. Even the general public uses email services to connect with brands and users whose primary contact details they don’t have. Gmail and Microsoft Outlook are amongst the few big names in email services. The former is managed by Google and you can use its services on smartphones, tablets, laptops, and PCs. Google has been updating Gmail and its services frequently and has added tonnes of features in the last few years.

Google has also enhanced the privacy aspects of Gmail and recently made it easy to use the email services without an active internet connection. With Gmail, you can also use the confidential mode to keep privacy intact. But one of the major hurdles to date has been the missing undo feature. Once you have sent an email from your account, it is hard to retrieve or delete it from the receiver’s device. But if you are using Gmail, you shouldn’t be worried. You can easily unsend or retrieve any recently sent mail if you are using Gmail services. The steps to send confidential mail and to retrieve or unsend any email on Gmail are listed below:

How To Send Confidential Mail On Gmail

Step 1: Open the Gmail app on your respective devices and tap on the compose button.

Step 2: Now, select the confidential mode(timer icon). It is located at the bottom of the compose box.

Step 3: You can select from the two available options including “SMS passcode” and “No SMS passcode”. If you use the former, the recipient would be able to open the email only after entering the passcode. The latter doesn’t require any passcode to open.

Step 4: Compose the email and send it.

How To Unsend Any Email On Gmail App

Step 1: Launch the Gmail app on your smartphones or laptops/ PCs.

Step 2: Write an email using the compose option and add the recipient’s address.

Step 3: As soon as you have sent the email, you will see the Undo option pop up on the screen. Tap on it and the message will be retrieved/ unsent.

Do note that there is a certain time limit to unsend or retrieve messages using Gmail. The minimum timeframe is 5 seconds, while the maximum is 30 seconds. You can set the time limit to retrieve Gmail messages using the following step.

Step 1: Login into your Gmail account in any laptop/ PC.

Step 2: Click on the Settings menu placed on the top right of the app’s homepage.

Step 3: Scroll down to the “Undo Send” option.

Step 4: Set the desired cancelation period. You can select from 5, 10, 20, and 30 seconds.

The iOS 16 took the centerstage at the WWDC 2022 even hosted a while ago. Apple released the iOS 16 with some major improvements over the previous-gen versions including the iOS 15 which is currently the backbone of the iPhone 13 series. Apple not just introduced a facelift with the iOS 16 but has also added multiple new features to the new-generation firmware for the upcoming iPhone 14 series and the supported older models. If you have one of the latest iPhones, you can also download and install the iOS 16 beta version and test all the latest features being added to the OS.

We have previously covered the steps to download and use the iOS 16 beta version on eligible phones. Now, we are back with another tips and tricks article where we will be discussing one of the latest features that have been released for the iOS 16 beta version. You will now be able to add up to 15 different stops with the iOS 16. What factors do you need to keep in mind and how can you add multiple stops on a route using the default Maps app on eligible iPhones? Read on to know:

iOS 16 Lets You Add Multiple Stops In Default Maps App

Apple had introduced multiple new features with iOS 16 and Maps isn’t left behind. The option to add up to 15 different stops has now been made possible with the latest iOS beta version. You can make the changes to the stops before starting with your trips on Apple Maps. You just need to enter the destination to where you are traveling and then add the required stops in between the transit route. The steps for the same aren’t tricky and can easily be applied while using iOS 16-powered iPhones. Take a look below:

Step 1: Launch the default Maps app on your respective iPhones. Make sure the device is running on the iOS 16 beta build. Update your phone to the latest build version so that you can use this feature.

Step 2: In the search bar, enter the destination where you wish to travel.

Step 3: Select the driving option. This is the only transit mode where you will be able to add multiple stops to the destination. This feature is currently not supported with public, and bike transit modes. We are not sure if Apple will add this support with the stable iOS 16 version.

Step 4: Add the first stop. To do so, locate the first stop on the map. You can also use the search bar for the same and then select the location.

Step 5: Select the blue direction arrow under the location option.

Step 6: You will see the Add option right above the Routes tab. Tap on it and your first stop is added.

Step 7: Do the same to add the next stops. Only 15 stops can be added to the transit route as of now.

Step 8: If you wish to edit or re-arrange the route then drag the stop by clicking on the menu (three lines option). That’s it. You are all set.

Just to recap, Apple had also added the estimated transit fares on Maps with iOS 16. Another key feature released includes the option to share locations from Mac laptops or PCs to iPhones.

YouTube is one of our prime sources of entertainment nowadays. It started as a free platform where users could watch different videos on the go without paying any extra charges for the services. However, Google has gradually released subscription plans with which you can get an ad-free experience on YouTube.

Over the years, YouTube has also improved its policies specifically for content uploading, channel monetization, and more. And ever since YouTube announced monetization policies, content creators have been flooding this platform to make the most of it. You can easily create a channel on YouTube and start uploading videos and earn money out of it. Google has also improved the privacy features on YouTube and has released strict guidelines for users related to the same.

But despite all the security and privacy measures, we come across reports of a YouTube channel hack. This can be a tricky situation if someone gets hold of your account on YouTube and takes entire control making unnecessary changes or even upload videos that aren’t created by you. If you think your YouTube account has been compromised and is hacked, you don’t have to panic at all. We are mentioning some of the best ways with which you can fix your hacked YouTube account.

How To Fix A Hacked YouTube Account Easily?

The first step that you need to check is whether you are able to log into your Google account. If you are able to log in successfully to your Google account, the first thing you would need to do is secure your account. You can also add two-factor authentication to make sure there is no security breach on your YouTube account in the future. If for some reason you are unable to log in to your Google account, follow the steps listed below to recover your account. Then continue with securing your profile.

Step 1: Initiate the Google Account recovery process using this link.

Step 2: Follow the on-screen process to reset your password. You will need to answer the security questions and then complete the account recovery steps.

Step 3: Once the account recovery is complete you can set up the new password. Make sure this time you select a strong password.

How To Protect Your Google And YouTube Account From Hacks

Step 1: Open your Google Account.

Step 2: From the navigation panel, tap on Security.

Step 3: Now head to the “Signing in to Google” option.

Step 4: Select Add recovery option.

Step 5: Toggle on the two-step verification option.

Step 6: Once you setup two-step verification process, you will get two options Your Password and Your Phone.

Step 7: Allow 2-step verification.

Step 8: You can also setup Gmail filters to safeguard your YouTube account from hacks.

With more than one billion active Instagram users each month, it’s understandable how a customer care department may become overburdened. Users can browse a range of help pages in the extensive ‘Help Center’ offered by the Meta-owned app.

Whatever you need help with will probably be addressed by the Instagram Help Center. Everything from changing your privacy settings to describing how your Instagram feed functions are covered. However, if you discover that you still require assistance, speaking with a human at Instagram may not be entirely impossible. Here’s where to find the Instagram Help Center and how to get in touch with Instagram, if necessary.

Contact The Instagram Support Number

Instagram do have a direct phone number and email – their contact phone number is (650) 543-4800, and their contact email is support@instagram.com. However, it’s unlikely you’ll get a human response through these channels.

Instead, Instagram offers a powerful help center that helps answer most questions and makes it easy to report issues with content you see on the site.

How To Get Instagram Support Through App

Step 1: Open the app and then tap your icon in the bottom-right corner.

Step 2: Tap the parallel bars in the top-right corner.

Step 3: At the bottom of the menu, tap ‘Settings’.

Step 4: Tap ‘Help’ on the next screen.

Step 5: Select ‘Help Center’, and from there you can browse by topic, narrowing in on the issue at hand.

How To Get Instagram Support Via Website

On a computer, you can follow most of the same procedures as above by logging into your Instagram account, but the quickest method to get to the help center is simply entering help.instagram.com into your navigation bar. From there, you can search for your answer. Here’s how:

Step 1: Sign in to Instagram. Access the Help Center by going to help.instagram.com.

Step 2: In the top-right, tap on your profile icon.

Step 3: From the drop-down menu, go to ‘Settings’.

Step 4: Scroll to the bottom of the page and tap ‘Help’.

Step 5: Select an issue or topic listed on the Help Center dashboard. That’s all.

Instagram is one of the biggest names in the social media space. This is a Meta-owned instant photo-sharing app that has gradually become a hot destination for content creators from across the globe. Instagram Reels video is what driving the major audience to this platform. But other features offered by Instagram are also beneficial for influencers that help them interact with the general audience. The Live broadcast feature offered by Instagram is one of them. If you are a social media influencer and wish to host a live Q&A session or wish to live stream any of your events, the live broadcast option will be your go-to option on Instagram or any other social media application such as Facebook and YoutTube.

The Live broadcast option isn’t available just for the social media influencers but also for the general user base. And going live on Instagram isn’t a difficult task. You just need a few taps on the app to get started with your live session. If you are new to the platform or with going live on the application, you need to be aware of the right steps.

Also, you would need an active internet connection with good speeds so that the live session isn’t jittery or pixelated. Here in this article, we have made it easy for you to start your live broadcast session on your Instagram profile and also how you can manage it. Take a look at the steps below:

What Are The Steps To Start A Live Broadcast On Instagram

Step 1: On you Android or iOS smartphone, open the Instagram app.

Step 2: When on the home feed, scroll right to open up the upload page.

Step 3: Scroll down to the Live tab placed at the bottom of the page.

Step 4: Add the title first by tapping the ‘Title’ tab on the left followed by the ‘Add Title’ option.

Step 5: Click on the Live icon. The session will initiate.

Step 6: Once the live broadcast has started, you’ll be able to see the total number of viewers and comments floating at the bottom of the screen.

Step 7: You can end the live session by clicking End on the top right. Select confirm to end the live broadcast session.

How To Manage A Live Broadcast Session During Instagram Live Broadcast Session

With Instagram Live broadcast, you can manage to turn off the comments and requests for collaboration from other users. Follow the steps below to do so:

Step 1: On your Android or iOS devices click on the turn comments off option which you’ll be able to locate at the bottom.

Step 2:  You can turn off the collaboration requests by clicking of Turn off requests to go live option.