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Ali Arslan-Senior Writer

Ali Arslan

Senior Writer

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About Ali Arslan

Ali has been a tech enthusiast since 2005. He is a power user of Android, Linux, and Windows. He has an Advanced Diploma in Business Management from London, UK, and is an English Literature graduate from Punjab University, Pakistan.

Latest Articles

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The 10 Best Dialer Apps for Android

These replacement dialer apps for Android help you make calls, check caller ID, manage contacts, and a lot more.

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How to Find Old Posts on Your Facebook Timeline

You don't have to scroll down your timeline endlessly. Here's how to find old Facebook posts quickly and easily.

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The 12 Best Free AI Art Generators to Create Images From Text

These free AI apps can take a sentence you type and turn it into a realistic painting or image.

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How to Get the Stock Android Experience on Any Phone

You can get the stock Android experience on almost any Android phone with these apps, including a Pixel-style launcher and more.

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7 Tips for Avoiding Dangerous Apps on Android

To avoid installing dodgy apps on Android, you must know how to determine whether an app is safe. These crucial tips will help.

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The 7 Best Apps to Help You Cut Down Your Smartphone Usage

Sick of constantly wasting your time on your phone? These Android and iPhone apps will help you limit how much you use your smartphone.

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The 10 Best Ad-Free Music Player Apps for Android

Still listening to MP3s on your phone? Then you need one of these music players for Android—they're completely free and have no ads.

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How to Morph Faces Online and Create Face Merges With These 5 Tools

You can have a lot of fun with face mashup tools. Here are some ways to morph two faces online and share them with friends.

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5 AI Chatbot Mobile Apps That Aim to Put a Therapist in Your Pocket

If you're feeling down or overwhelmed but don't think you're ready to talk to someone, an AI therapist app might be a good place to start.

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The 6 Best Laptop Fan Control Apps to Keep Your Laptop Cool

Keeping your laptop cool will prolong its lifespan. Here's how.

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The 10 Best IDEs and Code Editors for Linux

Developers often prefer Linux over other OSes due to the stability it offers. Here are some free-to-use code editors and IDEs you can use on Linux.

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Where to Find Dogs & Puppies for Sale Near You: 10 Ethical Sites

These top pet websites will come in handy and help you find a lovable puppy to adopt and be your new best friend.

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The 7 Best Equalizer Apps for Android to Boost Your Audio

Whether you're listening to songs or podcasts on your Android device, you need one of these awesome equalizer apps.

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5 GPS Camera Apps for Android to Add a Location Watermark to Your Photos

Need to remember where your photos were taken? You can add a location watermark to your pictures with these Android apps.

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How to Free Up Storage Space on Your Android Device

Running out of Android storage space? Here's how to free up storage on your phone by uninstalling big apps, removing content, and more.

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The 7 Best Screenshot Apps for Android

Want to take better screenshots on your Android phone? These apps let you capture full web pages, annotate screenshots, and a whole lot more.

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10 Top Android Apps That Everyone Should Install First

Aren't sure what apps to install on your new Android phone or tablet? These 10 apps are a good place to start.

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Why Doesn't Android Come Rooted?

Rooting is a popular way to make Android more customizable. But there are lots of good reasons why Android phones don't come pre-rooted.

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What Is FastbootD, and How Can You Use It to Install a Custom ROM on Android?

You can use FastbootD to quickly flash a ROM or GSI on some Android phones without a custom recovery. Here's how to do it.

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The 7 Best Apps for Finding Freelance Remote Work

There are plenty of remote freelance jobs available online, and these apps will help you get what you're looking for.

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