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How to Change Emoji Reactions in Instagram DMs

How to Change Emoji Reactions in Instagram DMs


How to Change Emoji Reactions in Instagram DMs

Posted: 12 Dec 2020 07:29 AM PST

Instagram User Changing Quick Response Emoji
Khamosh Pathak

In Instagram Direct Message, you can double-tap a message to send a heart, and you can press and hold a message to see emoji reactions. Want to customize this? Here's how to change emoji reactions in Instagram DM.

The ability to customize emoji reactions is part of Facebook's cross-platform messaging feature in Instagram. This update lets you message your Facebook friends from Instagram and brings some Messenger features to Instagram.

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Update Instagram Messaging

If you haven't updated already, you can do so from Instagram's Settings menu. From your Instagram profile, tap the hamburger menu button in the top-right corner, and choose the "Settings" option. Here, tap the "Update Messaging" option.

Tap Update Messaging

From the next screen, tap the "Update" button.

Tap Update

Now, the Instagram DM icon at the top-right corner of the app will change to a Messenger icon. Once you have updated, you can customize emoji reactions from any Instagram conversation.

Change Emoji Reactions in Instagram DMs

With the Facebook Messenger integration connected to Instagram direct messaging, tap the "Messenger" icon in the top-right corner of the Instagram app to see all conversations.

Tap Messenger Icon from Instagram

Then, select a conversation.

Select Conversation fro Instagram DM

Here, press and hold a message to see emoji reactions.

Tap and hold a message in Instagram DM

You can tap the "+" button to see all emojis or select an emoji to send it as an emoji reaction.

To change an emoji reaction, tap and hold on an emoji to enter the customization mode.

Tap the new emoji to send it

You'll see all the available emojis at the bottom. Browse or search for a particular emoji and then tap an emoji to add it to the quick response menu.

Select the emoji you want to change

You can then choose another emoji and repeat this process.

Select the new Emoji

You can customize all six quick-response emojis here, including the default heart emoji. Once you switch the heart emoji, the left-most emoji will become the default for the double-tap gesture.

If you want to go back to the original configuration, tap the "Reset" button. Once you're done with the customization, tap the "Done" button.

Tap Done to Save Customized Emojis

You'll now see the updated quick-response emojis in the pop-up. Select an emoji to send the reaction.

Tap the new emoji to send it


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How to Unpair Two Amazon Echo Alexa Speakers in a Stereo Pair

Posted: 12 Dec 2020 06:25 AM PST

Amazon Echo smart speaker in a living room
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Pairing a set of Amazon Echo smart speakers is a cheap and easy way to bring stereo sound to your home. But need to move your Amazon Alexa speakers around? Here's how to unpair your stereo Echo speakers.

Unpairing Alexa speakers is even easier than joining them together. First, in the Amazon Alexa app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device, select the "Devices" tab.

Select the "devices" tab at the bottom of the screen

Next, choose the speaker group you'd like to separate.

Select the speaker group you'd like to separate

You'll see the speakers making up this pair. When you've confirmed you want to separate them, tap "Unpair."

Tap "unpair"

A pop-up message will appear asking you to confirm. Tap "Unpair" for a second time.

Tap "Unpair"

That's it! If you want to take your smart home audio game even further, you can play music throughout your home with several Alexa-enabled devices.


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How to Turn any Website into Android App in a Few Seconds

Posted: 11 Dec 2020 04:38 PM PST

Let's admit, we all have almost 30-50 apps installed on our Android device. Well, you can install endless numbers of apps if you have no issue with the storage, but few apps keep running in the background even when not in use, draining your phone's battery.

You may don't know, but popular apps like Facebook, Snapchat, Amazon, etc., runs in the background, even if you have closed the app. It silently tracks your off the app activity to show you ads. The best way to deal with such issues is by using a VPN app or turning websites into apps.

On techviral, we have already shared many articles on VPN services like best VPNs for Android, best Android VPNs for torrenting & P2P, etc. VPNs can help you avoid trackers that track you on the web, but what about the apps that you have installed on your Android.

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Steps to Turn any Website into Android App in a Few Seconds

To get rid of app tracking, you need to convert the websites into apps using Hermit. For those who don't know, Hermit is a web browser that turns any website into an Android app in just a few seconds. This article will share a detailed guide on how to turn any website into an Android app using Hermit.

Step 1. First of all, download & install Hermit on your Android device.

install Hermit on your Android

Step 2. Now you will see a screen like below. On the bottom address bar, search for the website which you want to convert into an app.

search for the website which you want to convert

Step 3. The website will automatically open in incognito mode.

The website

Step 4. Tap on the three dots and select "Settings."

select "Settings"

Step 5. On the Settings, tap on the 'Create a Lite App' option.

tap on the 'Create a Lite App' option

Step 6. Now you will see a confirmation pop-up. Name your lite app and tap on the 'Create' button. Also, make sure to enable the 'Add to Home Screen' option.

enable the 'Add to Home Screen' option

Step 7. The lite app icon for your favorite website will be placed on the home screen.

App icon

Step 8. Tap on the app icon to launch your favorite website as an app.

Hermit Android app

That's it! You are done. This is how you can turn any website into an Android app in just a few seconds.

So, this is all about how to turn your favorite websites into a Lite app on Android. I hope this article helped you! Please share it with your friends also. If you have any doubts related to this, let us know in the comment box below.

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What Do All the Modes Do on My Apple Watch?

Posted: 11 Dec 2020 03:02 PM PST

preview image showing different apple watch mode icons

With the release of watchOS 7, the number of modes available on an Apple Watch has become a little silly. There's now Airplane Mode, Silent Mode, Do Not Disturb Mode, Theater Mode, Schooltime Mode, and Sleep Mode. Here's what they all do.

To toggle any of these modes on or off, swipe up on your Apple Watch to access the "Control Center," then tap the relevant icon (we'll cover them as we go). Some of the modes can also activate automatically in certain circumstances.

demonstration of adding hidden modes to an apple watch

(If you don't see an icon in the Control Center, you can add it by tapping the "Edit" button; any undisplayed icons will appear under "More." Tap them to add them.)

Airplane Mode

toggling airplane mode on and off on apple watch

While Airplane Mode might not be necessary to keep planes from falling out of the skies, it's still important and useful. It disables all the radios in your Apple Watch except for Bluetooth. This means no Wi-Fi, GPS, or, if you have it, Cellular.

Airplane Mode has a couple of uses:

  • It lets you comply with airline policy and various laws around the world, without turning your Apple Watch off.
  • It provides a quick way to force your Watch to reconnect with Wi-Fi networks, GPS satellites, or cell service. Turning things off and on again really can help.
  • It saves battery life when you want to.

To toggle Airplane Mode on or off, tap the "Airplane" icon.

Silent Mode

toggling silent mode on and off on apple watch

Silent mode mutes your Apple Watch. When it's active, your Watch won't make any beeps, buzzes, or other alert tones including alarms, although it will still vibrate and give you a haptic alert. Otherwise, it works as normal.

To toggle Silent Mode on or off, tap the bell icon. Silent Mode also gets activated when you put your Watch in Theater Mode.

Do Not Disturb Mode

toggling do not disturb on and off on apple watch

Do Not Disturb Mode is similar to Silent Mode, but with a couple of important differences:

  • It keeps notifications and alerts from sounding or lighting up the screen, with the exception of alarms and, if you have it enabled, calls from contacts on your Favorites list.
  • It doesn't stop apps from making sounds as you use your watch.
  • Activating Do Not Disturb Mode on your Watch also activates it on your iPhone, and vice versa.

To toggle Do Not Disturb Mode on or off, tap the moon icon. You can set it to remain on for an hour, until later in the day, until a calendar event is finished, or until you leave your current location. It also gets activated automatically if you have it scheduled, you have a sleep schedule, and, depending on if you have the options enabled or not, when you're working out or driving.

Theater Mode

toggling theater or cinema mode on and off on apple watch

Turning on Theater Mode (or Cinema Mode in the U.K.) activates Silent Mode so all alerts are muted. In addition, it also turns off your Watch's always-on display (if it has one) and disables raise-to-wake.

To toggle Theater Mode on or off, tap the drama masks icon.

Schooltime Mode

apple watch schooltime mode watch face

Schooltime Mode disables all apps and complications, instead displaying a simple time-only watch face. It also enables Do Not Disturb Mode.

Schooltime Mode is intended for parents using Family Setup to manage their children's' devices, but you can activate it on your own watch by tapping the schoolchild icon. It's a handy way to prevent your Watch from distracting you.

Sleep Mode

apple watch sleep time watch face

Sleep Mode turns on Do Not Disturb Mode, turns off the always-on screen, disables raise-to-wake, and activates a simple, low-brightness time-only watch face.

To toggle Sleep Mode on or off, tap the bed icon. Sleep Mode will activate automatically if you have a sleep schedule configured.


While there are a lot of modes and they have overlapping features, each does something slightly different. There are times when Silent is right and times when you want Sleep Mode—it's just a bit overwhelming at first!

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What Is Money in Excel, and How Do You Get Started?

Posted: 11 Dec 2020 01:11 PM PST

Excel Logo on a gray background

Microsoft wants to make managing your finances easier. Money in Excel allows you to connect your financial, bank, and credit card accounts, view transactions, and budget your money. We'll help you get started!

What Is Money in Excel?

Money is a dynamic template and add-in for Excel that you can download and start using in just a few minutes. It provides all-inclusive financial management in an application you already use daily.

Using Money for Excel, you can do all of the following:

  • Connect various financial accounts, like banks, credit cards, investments, and loans.
  • Sync your accounts with just a click, and receive the latest transactions and account balances.
  • View helpful charts, graphs, and tables to gain valuable insight on your spending, saving, and financial goals.
  • Customize categories and use templates to tailor your experience.

Microsoft uses a third-party company called Plaid to connect your financial services. The plug-in supports most major U.S. financial institutions. If you have any questions, just visit the Plaid help page.

To use Money in Excel, you simply need a Microsoft 365 Family or Personal subscription in the U.S. and the latest version of Excel 365. You can use Money in Excel on your desktop or online. Unfortunately, it's not currently available on mobile devices.

Set Up Money in Excel

To get going, just head to the Money in Excel website, click "Download Now," and sign in to your Microsoft account. Click "Download," and then open the downloaded template in Excel. If you prefer to use Excel online, click "Edit in Browser."

Click Download for Money In Excel

A pane should appear at the right of the Excel sheet. If it doesn't, click "Money in Excel" in the ribbon on the "Home" tab. In the pane, you'll see an explanation of the add-in from the Office Store. Click "Trust This Add-In" to continue.

Click Trust This Add-in

Click "Sign In," and then follow the prompts to sign in to your Microsoft account and enable the add-in.

Click Sign In

The "Money in Excel" pane will appear. Click "Get Started" and "Sign In" once more.

Click Get Started and Sign In

Click "Add an Account," and then click "Continue" to select your first financial institution. If you don't see the location you want, you can use the Search box at the top to locate it.

Click Continue and Select Your Bank

Type your credentials to log into your financial service, and then click "Submit."

Sign In To Your Bank

Depending on the service, you might be asked to verify your identity. Select the account, and then click "Continue." It might take a few minutes for the connection process to complete.

Getting Started with Money in Excel

The Money in Excel pane on the right of your workbook is the backbone of the tool. The tabs at the bottom are where you'll find your financial information.

The "Money in Excel" Pane

To see all your connected institutions, click the "Accounts" tab. Depending on the types of accounts you connect, you'll see them listed under "Cash," "Credit," "Loans," and "Investments." There's also a link at the top to "Add an Account" if you want to connect additional services.

Accounts Pane

To give an account a nickname, hide, or edit it, click the three vertical dots to the right of the account card.

Click More Options to Edit Account

To manage your accounts and communications, get support, or sign out, click "Settings."

Settings Pane

To update the information from your accounts, click "Update" at the top of the pane any time (just make sure you have an internet connection).

Click Update in the Pane

The Money in Excel Tabs

For a summary of the Money in Excel features, or to find answers to any questions you might have about the setup process, click the "Welcome" or "Instructions" tab in the workbook.

Welcome Tab in Money In Excel

Click the "Snapshot" tab to see graphs, charts, and tables that show breakdowns of your financials.

Snapshot Tab in Money In Excel

Under the "Transactions" tab, you'll see all transactions from each of your connected accounts. You can view the details by date, merchant, category, or institution.

Transactions Tab in Money In Excel

Once you get the hang of the tool, be sure to click the "Categories" tab to see the defaults and create custom categories if you want. These come in handy when you want to check your spending by category under the "Snapshot" tab.

Categories Tab in Money In Excel

Save Your Money in Excel Workbook

The last important part of setting up Money in Excel is to save your workbook. (Remember, the file you download from Microsoft is just a template). To do so, click File > Save As, give your new financial master a meaningful name, and then save it in your preferred location.

Save Your Workbook

Notes on Using Money in Excel

When you're just setting up Money in Excel, here are a few things to keep in mind:

  • If you use Excel 365 on multiple platforms (like Windows, Mac, and the web), you only have to connect your financial accounts in one place. After you sign in to Money in Excel on another platform using the same Microsoft account, your connected accounts will appear. Just click "Update" if necessary.
  • To share your Excel workbook, your recipient will also need to download Money in Excel and sign in to your Microsoft account.

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