[mayanksingh]

So you just got a text from a girl, and it says “hiii” with three i’s. Not just a plain “hi,” but that extra stretchy version. Now you are sitting there wondering, “What does this even mean?”

Don’t worry, I got you: When a girl texts “hiii” like that, it’s usually a good sign. It’s not some boring, cold “hi.” It’s friendly, warm, and kind of playful. You can think of it like this: the more i’s, the more interest she’s showing.

I had this friend who always texted guys “hiii” when she was in a fun mood. Not necessarily flirty every time, but definitely when she liked chatting with them. It’s like saying, “Heyyy, I’m happy to talk to you!”

what does it actually mean?
1. She might be excited to talk to you.
2. Maybe she is feeling cute or flirty.
3. Or maybe she just wants to get your attention in a sweet way.

But here is the deal: context matters. If she is texting you “hiii” out of nowhere and keeps the convo going, she is probably into you at least a little. But if it’s just one “hiii” and then nothing else? Could be casual.

don’t overthink it too much. Just reply and see where the convo goes. Keep it chill, be yourself, and enjoy it.

And hey if you are ever confused by texts like these again, just ask a friend. Or me! Because sometimes. those extra i’s say more than words ever could.

[mayanksingh]

This is one of those things that feels a little magical the first time you see it work. You are chilling on your laptop, and boom, a WhatsApp message from your phone pops up right on your screen. No need to grab your phone.

Well, yes, there is an app that does this. And it’s actually built into Windows 11. It’s called Phone Link (used to be called Your Phone). it’s super handy.

Here is how it works: You download the Phone Link app on your Windows 11 PC (it usually comes pre-installed), and then install the Link to Windows app on your Android phone.

You connect them via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, sign in with the same Microsoft account, and boom you are all set. After that? You’ll start seeing your texts, calls, and yes, even notifications from apps like Instagram or Snapchat right on your computer.

You can even reply to messages without touching your phone. I started using it while working from home, and trust me, it saved me from checking my phone every 5 minutes. It’s like your phone and computer become best friends.

But here is the catch this works best with Android phones. If you are using an iPhone, sorry buddy, it’s not the same deal. If you ever wished your phone and laptop could talk to each other, give Phone Link a shot. It’s simple, free, and honestly? A total game changer.

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So you have got a Google Pixel and you are thinking, “How to do I take a screenshot on this thing?” Don’t worry, I have totally been there.

The first time I got my Pixel, I just sat there tapping random buttons like I was trying to launch a spaceship. But seriously, it’s super easy once you know how.

Here is the simple way to do it:
Just press the Power button and Volume Down button at the same time. That’s it. For real. Just a quick press and boom, your screen is saved.

And get this, after you take it, a little preview pops up in the corner. You can tap it to edit, share, or delete it right away.

Super handy when you want to crop out that weird notification or just send someone a quick screenshot of your playlist (guilty, I do this all the time).

there is another way
If you are using gesture navigation (you know, where you swipe around instead of using buttons), just swipe up from the bottom of your screen, pause, and you’ll see your recent apps. From there, tap “Screenshot” at the bottom. Easy peasy.

Bonus tip (trust me on this one):
If you are someone who takes screenshots a lot, like, you are always saving memes, receipts, or that one recipe you saw on Instagram.

you can even say, “Hey Google, take a screenshot.” Yup, your phone listens. Kinda cool and a little creepy, but mostly cool.

So yeah, next time you need to save something on your screen, don’t panic. Just press those two buttons or try the other tricks. You got this.

[mayanksingh]

there is nothing more annoying than sitting down to binge-watch your favorite show or do some chill work, and your laptop suddenly sounds like it’s trying to take off like a jet. Trust me, I have been there.

First off, don’t panic. A loud fan doesn’t always mean your laptop is broken. Sometimes it just needs a little love.

1. Clean the Dust: You won’t believe this, but dust builds up fast. If your laptop’s older, it might be full of dust bunnies. A little compressed air (those spray cans) can help clean it out.

2. Give It Some Air: Laptops hate heat. If your fan’s always spinning, it’s probably hot in there. Make sure the vents are not blocked.

Do not use it on a blanket or pillow; hard, flat surfaces are best. You can even try a cheap cooling pad. Game changer.

3. Check What is Running: So, you might not be doing anything, but your laptop could be working hard behind the scenes.

Open Task Manager (press Ctrl + Shift + Esc) and see what’s eating up your CPU. If something weird is using a lot of power, close it.

4. Update Stuff: sometimes updating your software or BIOS (don’t worry, it’s not as scary as it sounds) can fix fan issues.

5. Check for Malware: Weirdly enough, a virus can make your laptop work harder for no reason. Run a scan just to be safe.

So yeah, loud fans can be super annoying, but in most cases, the fix is actually pretty simple. Try these steps, and your laptop might just chill out for good

[mayanksingh]

So you just made a Reel, posted it, and bam, it shows up in your phone’s gallery. Again. If you are like me and your gallery already has way too many random screenshots, dog photos, and memes, this can get annoying real quick.

So, can you stop Instagram from auto-saving Reels to your gallery? Yes, you totally can! And trust me, it takes like 20 seconds.

Let me tell you what happened to me. I once made a few test Reels, just for fun. Nothing serious. But later, I opened my gallery and, boom, there they all were. Cringe and all. That’s when I knew I had to find a way to stop it.

Here is how you do it:
1. Open Instagram and tap your profile icon.
2. Tap the three lines (menu) at the top right.
3. Go to Settings and Privacy > then tap Archiving and downloading (or something similar).
4. Look for “Save Reels to device” and turn it off.
5. And you are done! Easy, right?

Now Instagram won’t save every single Reel you post. So you can create without worrying about cluttering your phone.

But hey, if you ever want to save a Reel to your gallery, you can still do it manually.
this little setting saved me from a lot of embarrassment. So if you are the kind of person who makes a lot of drafts or goofy Reels, definitely switch it off.

[mayanksingh]

If you have ever sat there wondering, “What should I post today?” you are not alone. Seriously, we all go through it. Social media can be a lot to keep up with, right?

AI tools are making life so much easier. Tools like ChatGPT, Buffer, Hootsuite, and Later can help you write your posts and schedule them too. It’s like having a little assistant who never gets tired!

Why People Are Using AI for Social Media
No more blank screens: Just tell the AI what you want to post about, and boom, captions, ideas, and even hashtags pop up.

1. Saves you time: Plan a whole week (or month!) of posts in one sitting.
2. Keeps you consistent: No more “oops, I forgot to post today.”
3. Helps when you are stuck: AI can kickstart your creativity when your brain’s on pause.
My Honest Take

Honestly, I was super skeptical at first. I thought AI would sound robotic or weird.

But trust me, it’s actually pretty great.
I still tweak things to sound like “me,” but the hard part? The brainstorming? AI takes care of that.

You won’t believe it, but now I finish my content planning in half the time. And the stress? Gone.

Note: AI does not replace your voice, it just helps shape it faster. If you are a content creator, small business owner, or just someone trying to stay active online, AI is the sidekick you didn’t know you needed.

• This reply was modified 6 months, 3 weeks ago by mayanksingh.

[mayanksingh]

So you have been typing random stuff into Gmail , old email subjects, names you forgot, or let’s be honest, probably some pretty weird things. And now you are thinking, “Wait. does Gmail remember all that?” Yep, it does.

But don’t worry, clearing your Gmail search history is actually super easy. I’ll walk you through it, no techy talk, promise.

If you are using the Gmail app on your phone, you are in luck. All you have to do is open the app, tap the menu icon (those three lines in the top left corner), scroll until you find Settings, and pick your email account.

Then just tap on General Settings, and you’ll see this magical option called “Clear search history.” Hit that, confirm it, and boom clean slate.

Now, if you are on a computer, it’s a little less obvious. Gmail on desktop doesn’t let you erase search history directly like the app does. But there’s a sneaky workaround. Just head over to myactivity.google.com.

That’s where Google keeps a log of pretty much everything tied to your account. Once you are there, log in if you need to, then go to Web & App Activity. You can filter by Gmail, look through what’s been saved, and delete anything you don’t want hanging around.

Honestly, it feels kind of refreshing like cleaning out your inbox or deleting a bunch of old photos you’ll never look at again.

Trust me, once you do it, you’ll wish you’d done it sooner. It’s one of those little things that just makes your digital life feel lighter.

[mayanksingh]

You are texting someone, and they randomly say, “ATP, I’m over it.”
Wait. ATP? Like. the science thing? Nope! Don’t worry, this one’s way simpler.

First of All, What Does ATP Mean?
In texting or casual chats online, ATP stands for “At This Point.”
That’s it. Super easy, right?

People use it to talk about how they feel right now or what’s happening in the moment. It’s kinda like saying, “At this moment in time.”

Here’s How It’s Used
Let me give you some real examples:
“ATP, I just want to sleep for a week.”
“ATP, I don’t even care what we eat.”
See the pattern? It usually starts the sentence and sets the tone.
Why Do People Use It?

Honestly, it’s just faster to type. And let’s be real when we are texting, nobody wants to type full sentences. It sounds casual, relaxed, and fits perfectly into quick conversations.

Should You Use It?
Totally if the person you are texting is into internet slang.
But maybe don’t use it when you are texting your boss or your aunt (unless she’s super cool).

Note: ATP, you totally know what it means now. And the next time someone uses it? You’ll be the one schooling them.
Trust me, once you start using it, it rolls off the fingers like second nature.

• This reply was modified 6 months, 3 weeks ago by mayanksingh.

[mayanksingh]

So you are curious about someone’s YouTube channel, maybe your favorite creator, maybe a competitor, or even your own.

you are wondering, “How many views do they get? How much money are they making? Are they really growing that fast?” Trust me, I have been there.

The good news? Checking YouTube stats is way easier than you think. Let me walk you through it like we are just chatting over coffee.

1. Use Social Blade (It’s Free and Fun)
This is my go-to. Just head over to socialblade. Type in the name of any public YouTube channel, and it’ll show you:
Subscriber count
Monthly views
Estimated earnings (yes, even that!)
Daily and weekly growth
Honestly, it’s kind of addictive. I once searched a tiny channel with 2K subs, and the next month? They were at 80K. Blew my mind.

2. Want to See Your Own Stats? Use YouTube Studio
If You are checking your own channel, just log in and go to YouTube Studio > Analytics. You’ll see:
Real-time views
Traffic sources
Audience data
Watch time and click-through rate
And trust me, once you start looking, it’s hard to stop. You’ll find out what videos your audience loves and where they start dropping off.

Note: no complicated tools. Just pop into Social Blade for others, or YouTube Studio for yourself. It’s super simple, and honestly? Kind of fun. Go ahead, check out a few channels you might be surprised by what you find.

[mayanksingh]

I’ll be honest with you finding a good site to watch movies for free is kind of a pain these days. Most of them either want you to sign up, spam you with ads, or straight-up look like a virus waiting to happen. Been there, clicked that, regretted everything.

So if you are just bored at home, no Netflix, no Prime, just vibes and you wanna watch a movie without digging through junk these are the 5 free movie sites I actually use. No lies, no weird stuff.

1. FilmRise: This one feels kind of slept on. It’s got a clean setup and a lot of crime shows and thrillers. I found this random documentary once that was so good, I did not touch my phone for like an hour.

2. Tubi: Tubi’s the real deal. No sign-up, just click and watch. It’s full of movies old stuff, weird indie films, even a few decent shows. Not everything is a hit, but I have found some gems I did not expect to like.

3. Pluto TV: Think of Pluto like a free version of cable. There are live channels and on-demand stuff too. One night, I left it running and ended up watching two hours of random action movies. Did not even mean to. That’s how chill it is.

4. Plex: Plex surprised me. I used to think it was only for techy people with home servers and all that, but now they have got free movies and shows. It’s smooth, and the movie selection is not bad at all.

4. Crackle: Crackle’s been around forever. It’s not flashy, but it works. I usually go here when I just want something to play in the background. Ads are there, but not annoying.

[mayanksingh]

Okay, so let me tell you if you are like me and don’t feel like spending hours messing around in Photoshop, Midjourney might just be your new best friend. Seriously.

Midjourney is this cool AI tool that lets you create images just by typing what you want. No layers. No confusing tools. No installing anything. You just type a prompt like “a red water bottle on a wooden table with soft lighting,” and boom it gives you a super-realistic image in seconds.

And here’s the wild part it actually looks professional. Like, ad-level good. I tried it for a friend’s candle business. We typed in a prompt describing a cozy winter scene with the candle, and Midjourney made it look like it came straight out of a catalog.

Now, is it perfect? Not always. Sometimes it messes up tiny details like maybe a label looks weird or hands look a little funky.

But for basic product mockups? It’s more than good enough, especially if you just want something clean and eye-catching for social media or your website.

And honestly, it’s so much faster than learning Photoshop. You don’t need to know any design stuff. Just describe what you want, and let Midjourney do the heavy lifting.

if you are a small business owner, a marketer, or just someone trying to make their product look good online without spending hours editing Midjourney is totally worth checking out.

[mayanksingh]

I’ll be real with you. I used to just throw stuff on Instagram whenever I remembered. Monday? I’d post at 2 PM, 6 PM. even 11 at night once (don’t ask). And of course, barely anyone saw it.

One day, I was like what is the deal here? Why do some posts get a ton of likes and others just disappear? I started watching when people I follow post and also when I scroll the most. That’s when it clicked:

Monday mornings—around 9 to 11 AM—is the sweet spot.
Think about it. It’s the start of the week. People are at their desks, sipping coffee, not really in work mode yet. What do they do? Scroll Instagram. It’s like a mini break from Monday madness.

That’s your shot. I posted one of my favorite travel photos at 10:15 AM a few Mondays ago nothing fancy, just a beach pic with a chill caption. And boom. Way more likes than usual. It felt good. Not gonna lie.

Now, I’m not saying this is some magic trick. You still gotta post good stuff. But timing helps. A lot.

Try it next Monday. Drop a post around 10-ish, see how it goes. And if it flops? Try again the next week. It’s not about being perfect it’s about figuring out what works for your people.
That’s what I did. And trust me, it made a difference.

[mayanksingh]

So you open Snapchat one day, and out of nowhere, there’s this little yellow heart next to someone’s name. You’re probably thinking, “Umm. did I win something? Are we dating now?” Been there. Let me explain.

That yellow heart? It just means you are their #1 Best Friend, and guess what they are yours too. In simple terms, you both snap each other more than anyone else. That’s it. Kinda cute, right?
I remember the first time I saw it it was with my best friend during summer break.

We were constantly sending each other random photos of food, our pets, dumb filters. you name it. One morning I wake up, open Snapchat, and boom yellow heart. I legit took a screenshot.

But don’t get too attached. That yellow heart can disappear real fast if you start snapping someone else more. Snapchat is a little savage like that. It only cares about who you’re snapping the most not who you like the most.

And here is a fun thing: if you keep being each other’s top snap buddy, the heart can level up. After two weeks, it turns red. Keep going? You get two pink hearts. It’s basically Snapchat’s version of a friendship medal.

the yellow heart just means you are someone’s top snapper, and they are yours. Nothing complicated. Just keep the streak going if you want to keep it.

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