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How to Enable Auto-Scrolling on TikTok for Hands-Free Viewing

This handy feature is great if you want TikTok to automatically scroll through videos for you.

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In What Countries Is TikTok Banned?

TikTok is not without controversy, with the popular app being banned in multiple regions.

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30 Social Media Abbreviations Every User Should Know

Here's an expansive list of social media abbreviations and acronyms you should know.

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Why You Can't Put a Link in Your TikTok Bio

You've seen other channels add a link on their TikTok bio, but how come you can't? Here's what you need to know.

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How to Turn a TikTok Sound Into Your Ringtone or Alarm on iPhone

Customize your iPhone ringtone or alarm by downloading different sounds from TikTok using this step-by-step guide.

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How to Make Your TikTok Videos More Accessible: 5 Essentials

You can use these accessibility best practices to make sure more people are able to interact with your TikTok videos.

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5 Ways to Filter Out Unwanted Comments on TikTok

If you're facing unwanted comments on TikTok, there are a number of ways to filter them out.

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How to Recover Lost Drafts on TikTok

Can't find your TikTok draft? Here are some tips to locate it when recovery is possible.

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How to Set Your TikTok Account to Private

You don't have to leave your profile open to the public on TikTok and can switch to a private account instead.

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8 Creative Content Ideas for Authors on TikTok

Looking for ways to break into BookTok? Give these content ideas a go.

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How to Set Your TikTok Activity Status

Here's everything you need to know about TikTok's activity status feature, which shows when you're online.

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What Is TikTok LIVE Subscription and How Does It Work?

You can now get a monthly subscription to your favorite TikTok creators, allowing you to unlock perks, badges, exclusive access, and more.

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Can You See Who Viewed Your TikTok Videos?

TikTok gives you a range of insights into your videos' performance. But can you see who has viewed them?

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How to Customize Your TikTok Viewing Experience

Here are settings you can tweak to change the type of content you see on TikTok, as well as the way that content is displayed.

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Avoid These 4 Types of TikTok Sleep Hacks

Some TikTok creators offering sleep health advice don't have the expertise or research to back up their claims. Learn which types of videos to avoid.

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How to Use Picture-in-Picture Mode on TikTok

If you want to multitask while watching TikTok videos, use the picture-in-picture mode.

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How to Set Up a TikTok Sleep Reminder

If you watch TikTok videos before bed, you should set a sleep reminder for yourself in the app.

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How to Remove Photosensitive Videos From Your TikTok Feed

If you have a disability that is sensitive to strobing and flashing effects, you can disable photosensitive videos on TikTok.

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How to Double Your Scroll Speed on TikTok

You can increase your scroll speed on TikTok with an accessibility setting.

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11 Things to Consider Before Deleting Your Social Media Accounts

Deleting your social media presence can help you free up time and positively impact your mental health. But it could also come at a cost.

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