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How to Enable the Secure Folder on Samsung Phones

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  The Secure Folder is a useful feature on Samsung devices that allows you to keep apps and files out of sight. Here’s how to enable it and use it. How the Secure Folder Works Samsung’s Secure Folder is an app that allows you to hide a part of your phone. It uses Samsung’s Knox security platform to create a new home screen that is protected by a password or your device’s biometrics. Apps and files you place in the folder can’t be accessed unless you unlock your Secure Folder. You can add an existing app on your phone to your Secure Folder to create a copy of the app. This app will not have any of your existing files, cache, and logins, so it’s essentially a new installation of the app. You can also add new apps from the Galaxy Store or Play Store to install them only in the Secure Folder. Files in your Secure Folder can’t be opened without authentication, either. These files won’t appear in regular file explorers or your Gallery app. Only apps that are already in the Secure Folder ...

How to Create a Samsung Account

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Locate and protect your phone, plus access special services Many  smartphone  manufacturers encourage you to create user accounts, which often add extra features and services. When you set up a  Samsung  account, you not only have an easy way to access various Samsung services, but also a fast, simple way to locate, shut off, or even erase your phone if it is ever stolen or lost. How to Create a Samsung Account on Your Computer You can create a Samsung account during the setup process on your phone, but you can also do it online via your computer. Go to the  Samsung Account  web page in any browser and select  Create account . Read through the Terms & Conditions, Terms of Service, and Samsung Privacy Policy on the next page and select  AGREE . Complete the signup form by entering your email address, choosing a password, and completing some profile information, then select  NEXT . That's it! You can now sign in with your newly created cred...

Use Your Android Device as a Second Monitor for Your Windows PC

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  If you need to do some hardcore multitasking on your   Windows   PC, a second monitor can go a long way towards getting things done. If you opt to "extend" your Windows desktop across a dual monitor setup, it's as if you have two computers side by side, with each display getting its own set of windows and programs that can be open simultaneously. But a second monitor can be rather expensive, and they're certainly not very portable if you wanted to use one with your laptop. That's where Spacedesk comes into play: It's software that lets you easily turn any Android device into a second display for your Windows desktop. What's more, it works over Wi-Fi, meaning there's no messy wires, so you'll always be one tap away from having dual Windows monitors wherever you are. Step 1 Install Spacedesk on Your PC First up, you'll need to install the Spacedesk drivers on your Windows PC. So head to the link below, then you'll notice two versions listed...

How to Install Android on Your PC Without an Emulator

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Run Android apps on your desktop with Phoenix OS and other options It's possible to install  Android  on a PC without using an  emulator . Learn how to run Android apps and access a full version of the  mobile operating system  on Windows. Note: Instructions in this article apply to desktops and laptops running Windows 10, 8, and 7 . Why Install Android on PC? If you don't have an Android device, you're missing out on millions of apps in the Google Play Store. Even if you already have a smartphone or tablet that you play Android games on, you might prefer to play them on your PC. There are several ways to run Android apps on your computer. For example, the Android SDK comes with an Android emulator for debugging apps, and BlueStacks is a cloud-based virtual machine that optimizes Android apps for desktops. However, if you want to access the full version of Android without an emulator, then your best bet is Phoenix OS. What Is Phoenix OS?...