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YouTube has a wide user base all around the world. Each day that goes by, the user base of this Google-owned video-streaming platform grows rapidly. There are many content creators who use YouTube as a medium to reach their viewers and gain popularity. A YouTube channel’s popularity is based on the number of subscribers it has. However, some people might not want to disclose their subscriber numbers for various reasons.

YouTube does include a feature that lets you hide your subscription count. If you choose to hide it, your subscriber count on YouTube won’t be visible to the general public. However, on YouTube Studio, you can still see your subscriber count.

How To Hide YouTube Subscribers?

If you want to hide your YouTube channel’s subscriptions from others, we help you learn how to do it.

Steps To Hide YouTube Subscribers

Step 1: You have to log in to your Google Account on your device.

Step 2: Go to YouTube Studio.

Step 3: Click Settings and then Channel and then Advanced settings.

Step 4: Uncheck ‘Display the number of people subscribed to my channel’ under ‘Subscriber count.’

Step 5: Click Save.

Additionally, users have the option of making their subscribed channels private or public. However, the fact that every setting is set to private is noteworthy. The difference between the private and public settings is as follows:

Private Settings

If your subscriptions are set to private, nobody else can see what channels you subscribe to. Your account does not show up in the ‘Subscribers List’ even if you are subscribed to a channel.

Public Settings

If your subscriptions are set to public, other people can see the channels you subscribe to. On the homepage of your channel, your subscribers are highlighted. Your account appears on the ‘Subscribers List’ for every channel you subscribe to.

How To Make Your YouTube Channel Subscriptions Public Or Private?

Step 1: Sign in to YouTube.

Step 2: At the top right of the screen, click your profile picture.

Step 3: Click Settings.

Step 4: Select Privacy in the ‘Menu’ option.

Step 5: You can turn on or off ‘Keep all my subscriptions private’ and you are all done.

Nowadays, most people prefer making their payments online rather than carrying around a lot of cash. To make payments online, you can use a number of UPI-based services like Paytm, PhonePe, and Google Pay, among others. However, you need to be aware that in order to make payments online, you will have to create a UPI ID. Additionally, all that is needed to make payments via UPI is the user’s unique UPI ID, mobile number, or QR code.

In this post, we will take a look at how to create and get your UPI ID as a first-time user. Also, we will help you learn how you can change the UPI ID on Google Pay. Let’s get started:

How To Create UPI ID On Google Pay  

Step 1: Download the Google Pay app and register/sign in.

Step 2: On the top right of your screen, click on your profile photo.

Step 3: Select ‘Bank Accounts’ under ‘Payment methods’.

Step 4: Select any bank account to which you want to set a new UPI ID.

Step 5: Choose ‘Manage UPI IDs’.

Step 6: Next to the UPI ID you want to create, tap the ‘+’ icon.

Step 7: Click ‘Continue’ to verify your mobile number.

Step 8: Once the mobile is verified, a new UPI ID will be created.

When a new UPI ID is created, the user can select the desired UPI ID under ‘Choose account to pay with’. You can follow the same steps if you want to delete an existing UPI ID. Just tap the bin/ delete icon instead of the ‘+’ icon.

How To Change UPI ID On Google Pay

You can also change your UPI ID on Google Pay. Here’s how:

Step 1: Open Google Pay on your mobile phone.

Step 2: In the top right corner of your screen, tap your photo.

Step 3: Go to Payment methods.

Step 4: Click the bank account whose UPI ID you want to see.

Step 5: Tap the UPI ID associated with the bank account you will be using.

Step 6: Next to the UPI ID you want, click the ‘+’.

Step 7: You will see your UPI ID before hitting the button to ‘proceed to pay’ when you make payment.

UPI and digital wallet apps have been making our lifestyles easier. With the availability of apps such as Paytm, Google Pay, PhonePe, and other online payments at merchants and other digital transactions are now the least complicated. The search giant Google is also assisting the masses in this segment with its own wallet service called Google Pay. The mobile wallet app is getting frequent updates that help with a smoother UPI user experience. Earlier this month, Google released a new GPay update specifically for the Indian market.

This new language option was initially announced back in 2021. However, a stable version of has been released earlier this month itself. With the latest language support, Google Pay users will get the option to read English notifications and other messages from Google Pay in Hindi. It is worth mentioning that the entire transcript in this language will be written in English but it will be read in Hindi (Hinglish). What are the steps to change the GPay language settings from English or any other language to Hinglish? We have listed the steps in this article. Take a look:

How To Set Hinglish A Default Language In GPay on Android, iOS Devices?

The Hinglish language support is made available on GPay for both Android and iOS users. The method is identical on both platforms wherein you would need to perform the standard language change settings on the app itself. But before you proceed with the steps make sure you have the application downloaded and installed on your respective devices and the profile registration is complete.

Step 1: Launch Google Pay on your respective Android and iOS smartphones.

Step 2: From the app’s home screen, click on the profile option that you will be able to locate in the top right corner.

Step 3: You will now get a bunch of options from where you need to select the “Settings” menu.

Step 4:  From the next set of options click on the “Personal Info” tab.

Step 5: Select the “Language” option.

Step 6: Change your language preference to “Hinglish” and confirm the changes.

Step 7: Go back to the app’s main screen and you will be able to see the new language changes.

It is worth adding that not just Hinglish, Google has also released support for additional Indian regional languages including Hindi, Bengali, Gujrati, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil, and Telegu. You can select the preferred language settings and make the changes exactly as above.

No doubt, Google Maps is a major discovery. It is one of the most widely used smartphone applications worldwide. The platform lets you find the routes to the places you want to go. You only need an internet connection and the address of the destination.

Google Maps can trace you where you are automatically. It lets you know how long it will take you to get there and can inform you about delays in reaching your destination because of heavy traffic congestion in your route. Additionally, the app enables you to save regularly visited destinations so that all you need to do is choose your destination and Google Maps will begin telling you the route.

Google Maps: How To Drop A Pin?

Dropping a location on the map, saving it, and sharing it with your loved ones is one of the key features that Google Maps provides. The feature is available for iOS, Android, and desktop users. Here are the steps you can follow to drop pin location in Google Maps on your mobile phone and desktop.

Steps To Pin Location In Google Maps From Your Mobile

Step 1: Open the Google Maps app.

Step 2: Long press on the desired location, and you will see a red pin on that location now.

Step 3: You will see a bunch of options for that location at the bottom.

Step 4: You can now start navigating by tapping on ‘directions’ and ‘start’.

Users have the choice to ‘share’ and ‘save’ the pin location on other social media channels including WhatsApp.

Steps To Pin Location In Google Maps From Your Desktop

Step 1: Open your browser and log in to your Google account.

Step 2: Navigate to Maps by clicking the Google applications icon.

Step 3: Look for a location using the search bar.

Step 4: Select the pin icon next to the location you wish to save.

‘Favorites’, ‘Want to go’, and ‘Starred Places’ are the three categories in which you can save the pin location. In the app, you can add or remove categories and lists. Users can even select whether these lists are public, private, or shared with other users.

UPI and digital wallet apps have seen a major boom in the Indian market ever since the government demonetized old Rs. 1,000 and Rs. 500 currency notes. It has become one of the essential payment modes in the country with more users subscribing to digital wallets each month. Paytm is one of the first UPI apps introduced in India which now has several other competitors such as GPay and PhonePe.

Despite the availability of other popular UPI apps, Paytm is one the most used services, Paytm is still the first choice for many users for its user-friendly UI and advanced set of features that makes digital wallet transactions secure and hassle-free. One of the most useful and common features offered by Paytm is the Paytm Wallet.

This feature essentially allows users to add money to their UPI wallets so that they can make online payments at merchants, receive money via other accounts, and also send money directly to bank accounts. Adding money to Paytm wallets doesn’t cost you any extra charges; neither does sending money via Paytm wallet.

Notably, Paytm users can register their bank accounts with which they can add money to their wallets. Also, if some other contacts are sending you money via Paytm, it will be either received in your wallet or bank account (via UPI). If in case you have some extra amount in your Paytm wallet, you also have the provision to send it to your personal bank account. But what are the steps with which you can send or transfer money from your Paytm wallet to a bank account? Well, we have listed down the steps for the same:

How To Transfer Paytm Wallet Money To Your Personal or Any Other Bank Account

 Step 1: Open the Paytm app on your respective Android and iOS smartphones.

Step 2: Tap on the “Passbook” option from the app’s homepage.

Step 3: Now, select the “Paytm Wallet” option.

Step 4: After completing the above steps, you will need to select “Send Money to bank” option followed by “Transfer”.

Step 5: Enter the amount that you need to transfer from your Paytm wallet to your bank account. Do make sure you have a sufficient balance in your account before you go ahead with the transfer process.

Step 6: You will now need to enter the banking details such as account number and IFSC code. If you already have the banking credentials added select the account.

Step 7: Now, all you need to do is click on “Confirm” to complete the money transfer process from Paytm wallet to your bank account. It is worth adding the same steps can be performed to send money from Paytm wallet to any other bank account using any Android or iOS smartphone running the latest version of Paytm app.

Highlights

• WhatsApp new udpate allows individual users mute and message other users in a group chat
• Feature available for both Android and iOS users

WhatsApp has gradually transitioned into one of the essential models of modern-day communication. WhatsApp has evolved its platform for not just personal but also group conversations. The brand has added a slew of features to both its Android and iOS mobile application in the last few weeks. The company seems to be majorly improving the group chat feature with the new updates. Earlier, the company released manual request approval for the new users in any group chat. Now, the company is making it easy for individual group users to mute other participants. What is this new feature and how can you use it? The steps are mentioned below:

WhatsApp New Update For Group Chats

WhatsApp Android and iOS app is now getting a new feature that will allow users to mute other participants in the group and also text them if they have forgotten to mute their mic. This new option’s availability has been revealed by WhatsApp Chief, Will Cathcart via Twitter.

We have seen multiple scenarios in group calls or meetings conducted via WhatsApp group chat where one or the other member have to continue with their personal chores without muting the mic. A personal phone call or message at times is required to make such users aware of the situation.

In other scenarios, such unmuted accounts can also create an echo during the ongoing calls. But to improve the overall group calling experience, WhatsApp has introduced this new feature wherein individual users will get the right to mute different participants individually. WhatsApp is eventually giving more dynamic control to the individual users in the group.

How To Mute Users Individually In A WhatsApp Group Chat?

Step 1: Open the WhatsApp app on any Android or iOS device. If in case you already are in a group call, follow the steps below.

Step 2: From the user profile tiles in the group, press and hold the user badge whom you want to mute or message.

Step 3: Select the “Mute” option if in case you want to mute the user.

Step 4: If you wish to text the user, select the “Message” option.

That’s all the steps you need to perform to mute or message any group user individually if they somehow have forgotten to mute themselves.

Key Highlights

• Users can share their current location and expected arrival time on Uber
• Users have to add them to Uber’s “Trusted Contacts” section
• Uber Users can also share their ride status

When you are traveling in an Uber to meet relatives or friends, they may want to ask you where you are exactly. On the other hand, there can be circumstances such as when you’re in danger—where you want to alert relatives or friends where you are and where your Uber car is without them having to ask. Well, Uber makes this simple as long as you set it up in advance.

You can share your current location and expected arrival time for journeys with up to five people. You only have to add them to Uber’s “Trusted Contacts” section. By sharing your travel location with trusted contacts, people who are expecting you can know exactly where you are and when you will arrive. Here are the steps you can follow to inform your friends about your Uber travel status:

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How To Set Up ‘Trusted Contacts’ On Uber?

Step 1: Open the Uber app on your mobile phone and go to ‘Settings’.

Step 2: Click on the ‘Manage Trusted Contacts’.  

Step 3: Now tap on the ‘Add Trusted contacts’.

Step 4: Type out the names of these contacts from your contact list.

Step 5: After completing the process, you have three alternatives to choose from: ‘Don’t remind me, I’ll manually share my trips,’ ‘Remind me at night (9 pm to 6 am),’ or ‘Remind me before every journey.’

Step 6: Now every time you are on a ride, you can simply swipe up and tap on ‘Share My Trip’.

Users can also share their ride status by copying a link at the bottom by tapping ‘Send Status’ and pasting it on other apps like WhatsApp, SMS, and more if they haven’t already set up their trusted contacts list or don’t want to.

Regardless of whether they use the Uber app, the receiver will receive real-time location updates along with the driver’s name and car details. If they come across anything questionable, the trusted contacts can contact authorities.

Users can also set them as Uber emergency contacts. So, if an emergency occurs and you can’t get in touch, Uber can contact your emergency contact instead.

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