The built-in webcam on a laptop often leaves much to be desired—especially if you’re frequently on video calls. Meanwhile, your smartphone likely has a much better camera. The good news: in Windows 11, you can now use your Android phone as a full-featured webcam. No cables or third-party apps required. If you’ve used the Continuity Camera feature on a Mac and iPhone, this will feel familiar. If not, here’s how to turn your phone into a high-quality webcam for Zoom, Teams, and other apps—in just a few minutes. It’s easy, and you only need to configure it once.
Want to go beyond the basic camera app? These tools help you take things up a notch — from full manual control and glitch effects to photo scanning and even home surveillance.
If you're looking to rely less on your phone and become more productive, these apps can offer a solid foundation. They don’t demand constant attention or bombard you with notifications — instead, they help you live a little more mindfully.
Sometimes it's handy — or even necessary — to have two versions of the same app on your phone. For example, maybe you want to use Telegram with two different phone numbers, run both work and personal Instagram accounts at once, or play a game from multiple profiles. While some apps offer account switching, it’s not always convenient — especially if you need to do it often. That’s where cloning comes in. It lets you create a second, independent copy of an app. It runs separately, with its own settings, notifications, and data. This can be useful for keeping work and personal stuff separate, or for gaming tricks and multitasking. Here’s how you can do it.
Even the most powerful smartphone starts to run slower over time. Applications take longer to load, the interface slows down, and some games stop running altogether. Why does this happen - and are there any ways to get your device back to its former snappiness? Let's find out.
To avoid seeing the ever-pop-up alerts about overflowing storage, it pays to do a little cleaning every once in a while. Here are a few ways you can easily clean up and free up space.
Sometimes one installed program on your phone just isn't enough. For example, you want to keep two accounts in social networks, use messenger from two numbers at once or have a separate profile for work and personal affairs. And if you also play online games, a second account can be a great help.
Yes, some applications already have a built-in option to quickly switch between different accounts. However, one is far from everywhere and not always convenient. It's much easier to have two separate shortcuts: open - and immediately to the desired profile. That's what application cloning is all about. You can clone a program in different ways. Here are three of the easiest.
A good wallpaper is like a comfortable background on your desktop or a cozy picture on the wall. When the smartphone screen is pleasing to the eye, it becomes more pleasant to use it. We have collected a dozen of cool applications that will help you choose a background to suit your mood - from bright abstractions to stylish minimalism. No intrusive ads, easy navigation and updated content.
Even if your smartphone is brand new, part of its internal storage is already occupied — by the system, pre-installed apps, and other default data. From there, it only takes a few steps: you install your favorite apps, take photos, shoot videos — and free space quickly starts to disappear. The good news? Many Android phones still support microSD cards. Just buy one, insert it, and you'll be able to expand your storage space in minutes.
However, there are a few caveats to keep in mind: → microSD cards are generally slower than built-in storage, so heavy apps and games might lag;
→ removing the card may lead to errors;
→ some apps tend to “move back” to internal storage after updates.
If stability and performance are your priorities, it's better to keep your apps on internal memory. But if you mainly want to free up space and don’t mind a few trade-offs, moving apps to an SD card is a practical solution.
Activating Developer Mode is simple and reversible. It won’t void your warranty, doesn’t require special skills, and won’t turn your phone into a “brick.”
This feature unlocks access to system settings that are hidden in the regular menu. Originally designed for developers, it allows them to install apps directly, test interfaces, and monitor system behavior. But regular users might also find it useful.