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AppWizard

October 2, 2025

How to Enable App Pinning on Android

Android's App Pinning feature allows users to lock their devices to a single application, preventing others from navigating away from that app and protecting sensitive information. To enable App Pinning, follow these steps: 1. Open the settings app and select Security & Privacy. 2. Select More security & privacy. 3. Scroll down and select App pinning. 4. Toggle on Use app pinning. Once enabled, users can share their devices without the risk of exposing private messages or sensitive applications.

AppWizard

July 16, 2025

Android’s Desktop Mode Now Features App Pinning to Taskbar

Google is enhancing Android Desktop Mode with a new "pin to taskbar" feature that allows users to pin frequently used applications directly to the desktop taskbar for quick access. This feature can be found in an app's context menu within Desktop Mode, enabling users to easily add or remove app icons from the dock. The enhancement aims to improve app management and user experience, positioning Android as a more competitive desktop platform. The feature is currently available in the latest Android Canary build based on Android 16, but details about its official rollout in the stable version are not yet available.

AppWizard

July 1, 2025

6 Android phone features that boost productivity

- Android phones, particularly the Google Pixel 6 Pro running on Android 15, offer features that enhance productivity and work-life balance. - The camera can be accessed quickly by double-pressing the power button, and photos can be taken using the Volume Down button. - Bedtime Mode silences the phone, dims the wallpaper, and allows only alarms and essential calls, which can be set up in Settings > Digital Wellbeing and Parental Controls > Bedtime Mode. - Google Messages can be connected to a web browser for easier access to texts and sending messages using a full keyboard by visiting the Google Messages page and following the QR code pairing process. - Important text messages can be pinned to the top of the message list by pressing and holding the conversation and tapping the Pin icon. - App Pin locks the phone screen to a specific app to prevent accidental navigation, which can be enabled in Settings > Security and privacy > More security & privacy > App pinning. - Do Not Disturb can be scheduled for a specific time period by swiping down from the home screen, tapping on Mode, selecting Do Not Disturb, and setting the desired duration.

Winsage

March 10, 2025

5 Start menu alternatives and Windows tweaks that will speed up your workflow

The Start menu in Windows 11 has undergone changes that some users find less familiar compared to previous versions. Alternatives to enhance the Start menu experience include: - StartAllBack: A paid utility that restores the classic Windows 7 Start menu while offering customization options like themes, layout, and taskbar modifications. It has a 100-day free trial. - Open-Shell: A free, open-source tool that allows users to revert to classic Start menus from Windows 7 and earlier, with extensive customization and improved search functionality. It receives regular updates but may have slight performance lags. - Start11: A premium alternative by Stardock that provides a modern Start menu with styles reminiscent of Windows 7 and Windows 10, allowing for icon modification and app pinning. It offers a 30-day free trial. - Windhawk: A free modular tool for customizing the Start menu and other Windows interface elements, allowing users to install specific mods for tailored modifications. - Windows built-in settings: Users can enhance the Start menu by changing the layout, adding folder shortcuts next to the power button, and pinning favorite apps for quick access.

AppWizard

October 16, 2024

Android fans must learn to ‘screen lock’ apps so nosy pals can’t snoop on pics

App pinning is a feature on Android devices that allows users to restrict access to their phone while sharing the screen with others. It can be found in the Settings app under Security > Advanced > App Pinning. Once enabled, users can pin an app's screen, preventing others from accessing other applications unless they enter the user's passcode. To pin an app, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold, then tap the app's icon and select Pin. Unpinning can be done through various navigation methods depending on the device's settings. Additionally, Android offers Guest Mode, which creates a separate profile for temporary users, allowing them to use the device without accessing the owner's private information.