When Xiaomi announced the Mi Box, it was expected to launch with Android Nougat. While that didn’t happen, it was expected that there will soon be an OTA update available for the Android TV box. Now, finally, some users have been seeing beta versions of Nougat being pushed to their Android TVs. So, if you haven’t received any notification regarding Android Nougat for your Mi Box, don’t fret. In this article I’ll tell you how you can sideload the file, and update the Mi Box to Android Nougat:

Install Nougat on Mi Box

The update file that brings Android Nougat to the Mi Box is fortunately available for downloading freely. Before you can update your Mi Box, you’ll first have to download the “update.zip” file from here, and then copy it to a USB thumb drive. Once you’ve done that, you can proceed to installing the update on your Mi Box. Just follow the steps given below:

• First, turn the Mi Box on, and plug in the USB drive. Once the Mi Box detects the drive has having been plugged in, disconnect the Mi Box from power.

• Next, on the Mi Box Remote, press and hold the “Back”, and “Ok” buttons, and then connect the Mi Box to power.

• The Mi Box will boot into recovery mode. In the menu, use the remote to select the option that says “Apply Update from EXT“.

• Then, select “Update from udisk“.

• You will be able to see all the files inside the USB thumb drive, just select “update.zip”

• Mi Box will then start installing the update.

• Once the update has been installed, just select “Reboot system now“.

Changes in Android Nougat

When your Mi Box starts up, you’ll be running Android Nougat. Since this is not the stable release, there may be some bugs and issues. However, there have been no reports of anything major being broken. There aren’t even a lot of changes in this version of the beta build of Android Nougat for the Mi Box. Here are a couple of the changes you’ll see:

• The Settings Page has been revamped, and now follows the style that Android Nougat brought to mobile devices. However, it doesn’t make good use of the screen real estate on a large screen TV, which is weird. Maybe they’ll fix it in the upcoming builds.

• Users now have the option to customize HDMI-CEC settings from the Settings page.

• Live Channels also get Picture-in-Picture mode with the new update.

Things Not Working in Android Nougat TV Beta:

• HDR is not working in Netflix.

• Automatic refresh rate switching doesn’t work, either.

Easily Update your Mi Box to Android Nougat

If you’re like me, and you just can’t wait to lay your hands on the latest updates, you probably don’t want to wait for installing the update on your Mi Box. Well, with these instructions you can easily install the beta build of Android Nougat on your Mi Box, and get to exploring all the new features of the (yet) unreleased Android Nougat for Xiaomi Mi Box. There are quite a bit of new things to explore, but there are some bugs as well, so make sure you know what you’re doing before you get to installing beta builds on your Mi Box.

So, have you updated your Mi Box to Android Nougat yet? Are you going to sideload the update file, or are you waiting for an official release of Android Nougat? Also, let us know about your thoughts on the new beta build of Android Nougat for the Mi Box, in the comments section below.

If you’re an Instagram user, chances are, your profile is full of users that you no longer wish to follow. While the official Instagram apps are great, they lack the ability to allow a user to mass unfollow multiple people at once. Instead, you are required to unfollow each user individually. That in itself is a very time-consuming task and something that most of us would rather avoid. But what if there was a way to unfollow multiple users with just a few taps? Well, thankfully, there is. If you’re looking for a way to unfollow multiple unwanted users at once, here are the ways to to mass unfollow users on Instagram on Android and iOS:

There are a number of apps on the iOS App Store and the Play Store that claim to let you mass unfollow people on Instagram with ease. However, my favorite app to mass unfollow on Instgram is InstaClean. Here are the steps to mass unfollow people in Instagram on iOS using InstaClean:

Mass Unfollow Users in Instagram on iPhone/iPad

• Download the InstaClean free app from here and open it. Once you’ve opened the app, tap on the “Login with Instagram” option. A new window will open, where you’ll be required to enter your Instagram credentials. Once you’re through with that, tap on “Log in” to continue.

• Once you’re inside the app, you’ll be presented with a list of users that you’re currently following. Simply tap on the profile icon of the person(s) you wish to unfollow to select them. Once you’re done selecting, tap the “tick” icon in the top right to open the options menu. Select “Unfollow” from the list of options.

• The app will now ask for your confirmation on unfollowing the users. Tap on “Unfollow” to continue.

• The app will now proceed with unfollowing all the selected users from your Instagram account. Once it has completed the task, you will be presented with a list of the users you’re left following with. In my case, I selected everyone from my list, and hence, I was left with a blank screen.

While the app works great, it is worth mentioning the fact that in the free version of the app, you’re limited to just 50 actions. To unlock more actions, you will have to purchase the app which will cost you a one-time fee of $2.99.

Mass Unfollow Users in Instagram on Android

• Download the InstaClean app from here and open it. Upon opening the app, you’ll be required to log in to your Instagram account. Enter your credentials and tap the “Sign in” button to continue.

• Once you’ve logged in, you’ll be presented with a list of all the users that you’re following. Simply check the checkbox next to each user to select them. Once you’re done with the selection process, tap the “tick” icon in the top-right corner of the screen to unfollow them.

• After you’ve pressed the tick icon, the app will proceed with unfollowing all the selected users. Once it is finished, the main screen will refresh, showing the list of user left that you are following.

As compared to the iOS version, InstaClean on Android is completely free for unlimited usage.

Mass Unfollow on Instagram with Ease

If your feed is full of people whom you don’t wish to follow any more, individually selecting each one can be a very tedious task. As such, the above-mentioned apps should come in handy to help you easily mass unfollow users on your Instagram. Tell us about your experiences with the Instagram app and how these apps helped you get rid of those unwanted posts on your feed in the comments section below.

Discord is a rapidly growing VoIP service targeted towards gamers, and it has taken the entire gaming community by storm over the last two years. The amount of features and customization options that the platform manages to bring to the table, are yet to be outclassed by similar other services that have been existing for years. If you play online multiplayer games frequently, chances are, you’re already pretty familiar with Discord. In that case, what we’re going to discuss today will be of good use to you, especially if you’re the owner of any Discord server.

We’ve seen two-factor authentication being implemented by several companies like Google, Apple, Facebook and many more. This is done, in order to add an extra layer of protection to your account, thereby making it nearly impossible for the hackers to crack. Well, this feature is available on Discord as well, but here, you can take it to the next level, by enabling server-wide two-factor authentication in your Discord server. However, before you try to set up two-factor authentication on the server, you need to have the feature enabled on your Discord account as well. So, without further ado, let’s check out how this is done.

Enable Two-factor Authentication on Discord Account

Without turning on two-factor authentication on your Discord account, you will not be able to enable server-wide two-factor authentication in your Discord server. So, here’s how to enable two-factor authentication on Discord:

• Open up Discord and log in to your Discord account. Now, click on the gear icon located at the bottom-left of the client, in order to go to Account settings.

• In the “My Account” section, click on “Enable Two-Factor Auth”.

• Now, you’ll be asked to download the Google Authenticator app for your smartphone and generate the authentication code. The app is available for both iOS and Android devices, so install it right away, in order to move on to the next step.

• Once you’ve installed the application, open it up and click on the “+” icon located at the top-right corner of the screen. Now, tap on “Scan Barcode” and point the camera at the QR code displayed on your discord client. The authentication codes for your Discord account will now be displayed in the app. Type that 6-digit code in the Discord client and click on “Activate”.

Well, that’s pretty much the whole process. You’ve successfully enabled two-factor authentication on your Discord account.

Enable Server-Wide Two-Factor Authentication On Discord Server

Now that you’ve successfully turned on two-factor authentication on your Discord account, you’ll be able to enable server-wide two-factor authentication for your Discord server as well. So, simply follow the steps below to get this done in a jiffy:

• Once you’re in your Discord server, click on the server name and head over to “Server Settings”.

• Now, in the “Moderation” section, scroll down to the very bottom and click on “Enable 2FA Requirement”.

• In order to confirm, you will have to enter the 6-digit Discord Auth code that’s displayed in your Google Authenticator app. Once you’re done, click on “Enable server-wide 2FA requirement”.

You’re all set and done. Now that you’ve enabled this feature, Discord will be able to prevent potentially dangerous administrative actions for users without two-factor authentication enabled. As of this writing, Discord only enforces the feature on users with Administrative privileges. However, we’d really love it, if the developers let the server owner force this requirement on every single member in the service. Regardless, it’s a pretty nifty feature in order to completely safeguard your discord server.

                SEE ALSO: 7 Cool Discord Bots to Enhance Your Server

Secure Your Discord Server With Two-Factor Authentication

Since two-factor authentication provides an additional layer of security to your account, it’s totally worth keeping it enabled, regardless of all the hassle that involves getting on your smartphone and finding that 6-digit code, every time you try to log in. As of now, there’s no better way to protect an account apart from two-factor authentication, as it’s nearly impossible for someone to hack into your account. Well, now that you know the benefits of this feature, are you ready to enable Two-factor Authentication on your Discord account and server? Let us know your opinions on this added security, by shooting your valuable opinions in the comments section down below.

Chromebooks are pretty simple devices and you’d not be wrong in saying that the Chrome OS platform is just the Chrome browser running in a desktop environment. However, it does bring some sweet functionality but if there’s one thing we don’t like, is the fact that you need to enter your Google account password every time you want to use the device. Sure, it makes the device secure but entering your password every time can be hassle for sure. Well, if you happen to own an Android smartphone, there’s a workaround. Yes, you guessed it right, you can unlock your Chromebook with your Android device.

Google’s Smart Lock feature lets you unlock your Chromebook via your Android device but before we guide you on how you can set it up, here are some things you need to know:

Some Prerequisites

• Your Android device should be running on Android 5.0 Lollipop or later.

• Your Chromebook should be running Chrome OS v40 or later and should feature Bluetooth.

• To unlock your Chromebook from your Android device, both the devices should be in close proximity. To be more specific, your Android device should be within 100 feet of the Chromebook.

• The Smart Lock feature is not available for Google Work/Apps accounts.

• You should have the same Google account in your Chromebook and Android device.

Pair your Chromebook and Android device over Bluetooth

Google’s Smart Lock feature requires your Chromebook and Android device to be paired over Bluetooth. So, before you set up Smart Lock, you will first have to pair your Android device to your Chromebook over Bluetooth. Here’s how to do it:

1. Go to the status area on your Chromebook and click on the Bluetooth option. Here, click on “Enable Bluetooth“.

2. Also, turn on Bluetooth on your Android device and make it visible to other devices. Then, head over to Chrome OS Settings->Show advanced settings and in the Bluetooth section, tap on “Add a device“.

3. You should then find your Android device in the Bluetooth search. Select the device and click “Connect“.

4. Then, a prompt should pop-up on your Android device with the passkey, tap on “Pair“.

5. Select “Accept” on your Chromebook and both the devices will be paired.

Set up Smart Lock on Chrome OS and Android

1. To use Smart Lock, you will have to first enable a lock on your Android device. So, go to Settings->Security->Screen Lock and set up a pattern, PIN or password. After which, you will see the Smart Lock option enabled.

2. Once done, head over to Chrome OS Settings->Show advanced settings and in the “Smart Lock for Chromebook (Beta)” section, click on “Set up“.

3. You will then have to enter your Google account password to start setting up Smart Lock. Once entered, the Smart Lock setup should start up. Here, click on “Find my phone“.

Note: Your Android device and Chromebook should be connected to the internet and have Bluetooth enabled. 

4. When your phone is found, click on “Use this phone“.

5. Once done, Smart Lock will be set up between your Chromebook and Android device. You will also see a notification on your Android device suggesting that Smart Lock has been successfully set up. You can click on “Try it out” on your Chromebook to give Smart Lock a spin. If you have other Chromebooks using the same Google account, you can unlock them too with Smart Lock, as the settings are synced.

6. That’s it, you will then see a lock button besides your account in the login page and when you unlock your Android device, the lock icon will be unlocked and you can just tap on the photo to login.

Every time you unlock your Chromebook via your Android device, you will get a notification saying “Chromebook unlocked” on Android. Simple, isn’t it?

In case, Smart Lock isn’t working, you should restart your Chromebook and Android device. You can also try unpairing them and pairing them again to fix any problems. If you want to turn off Smart Lock, you can go to Chrome OS Settings->Show advanced settings and in the “Smart Lock for Chromebook (Beta)” section, click on “Turn off”.

Unlock Your Chromebook with your Android device with Smart Lock

If you have a complicated password for your Google accounts, you will love the Smart Lock feature because entering your password again and again can get cumbersome. So, set up Smart Lock between your Chromebook and Android device to make unlocking the Chromebook a whole lot easier. Do let us know if you face any issues, we’ll certainly be happy to help. Sound off in the comments section below.

Since the dawn of smartphones, video capturing and sharing has become a common phenomenon, and why shouldn't it. Smartphone cameras are improving with each generation with the best of them even allowing you to record videos in 4K resolution. However, there's one tiny disadvantage of recording videos, and that is the audio that comes attached with it. The audio captured with your smartphone is just bad, there is no two ways about it. Add that to the fact that sometimes you might capture a piece of audio that you didn't intend to, and that, can be really embarrassing. As a rule of thumb, it is best to remove the original audio unless it is really needed. So, if your audio is stopping you from showcasing your videos to the world, here is how to remove audio from video on any device.

Remove Audio From Video File

The process of removing the audio from any video file will depend on the device or rather the operating system you are using. Also, you can use multiple methods on the same operating system. For this article, we are going to cover one method each for macOS, iOS, Android, and Windows operating systems. I have selected the methods based on their simplicity and the kind of the software required. So, let us get started, shall we?

• Remove Audio From Video File On macOS

One thing that I really like about Apple's operating system is that it already comes with really great first-party software that allows you to get things done as soon as you unbox your Mac. The most popular and most used ones are the native Mail app, the Notes App, the whole iWork Suite, and so on. Similarly, Apple also includes a basic video editing software which comes pre-installed with your Mac called the iMovie. Although iMovie cannot compete with feature packed video editors out there, it is enough to do some basic editing like removing audio from video. So, let us see how we can do that.

1. Launch iMovie and import your video by clicking on the import button and then selecting your video.

2. Right click (control+click), on the imported video and select the entire clip.

3. Now, drag and drop the video to the editing timeline (look at the picture).

4. Right click on the timeline video and select "Detach Audio".

5. Now you will be able to see that the audio section is separated from the video. Just click on the audio file to select it and then hit the delete key on your keyboard to delete the audio.

6. After deleting the audio hit the Command+E combo to export your video. Depending on the size of your video it might take some time to export it.

7. You still need to save this video, to do that, click on the share button present at the top right corner of the app. Here, click on file and then go through the steps to save your video.

• Remove Audio From Video File On Windows

Like iMovie on macOS, you can use any free video editing software to get your job done. However, for today's tutorial we are going to use a software which is not only free but chances are that most of you will already have it. The name of the software is VLC Media Player. If somehow you don't already have it, click on the link to download it.

1. Launch the VLC app and click on the "Media" option at the top left corner. On the resulting drop down menu click on "Convert/Save".

2. Now, add the video which you want to remove the audio from by clicking on the "Add..." button and then click on the Convert/Save button.

3. Here, click on the button which is marked in the picture.

4. Now, select the "Audio codec" option and remove the checkmark next to the "Audio" subheading. This will remove the audio from the video. Now, click on save.

5. On this page, just select the file destination and click on the "Start" button. The video will be converted and saved to your specified location.

• Remove Audio From Video File On Android

Android makes it really easy for you to remove audio from videos. It will just take you a couple of steps to do that, so let's do it.

1. Install the Timbre App from the Play Store. Launch the App and then scroll down to the video section and tap on the "Mute" button. This will automatically take you to your Gallery app. Here tap on the video to select it.

2. As soon as you tap on the video, the app will import it into the app. Now, to mute the video, tap on the mute button marked in the picture. You will see a pop-up card telling you that the audio will be removed. Since, that's what we want to do, hit save.

3. Once you hit save, the app will give you the option to open the file, tap on Yes to do that. If you don't want to do that now, just tap on No. You can find the saved video in your main gallery app.

• Remove Audio From Video File On iOS

Removing audio from video on iOS is as simple as it is on Android. Sadly, Timbre is not available for iPhone hence we will have to use a different app to achieve our desired result.

1. Install Video Mute from the App Store and launch the app. You will see that the app already pre-loads all your content present on the phone.

2. Select the video that you want to mute by tapping on it. The app will show you a small preview of the video. To start editing, hit the "Select" button present at the top right corner.

3. In the editing window, look at the volume slider present at the bottom of the screen. To remove the audio slide it to the extreme left and then hit the Export button at the top right corner.

4. The video will be processed and then you will get the option to save the video. Click on the "Save Video" button to save the video to your iPhone's storage.

• Remove Audio From Video File Online

If you don’t want to install apps and go through so many steps just to remove audio from your videos, there is a simple way to do it. However, in this process you are limited to a file size of 500 MB and you will need an internet connection. The steps are pretty simple, so let’s just go through them quickly.

1. Visit the AudioRemover website by clicking on this link. Here, click on the browse button and select your video file, and then hit upload.

2. Once the video is uploaded, the website will automatically remove the audio and provide you with a download link for the processed video. Click on the download link to download your video which now doesn’t contain any audio.

As you can see, this is the simplest process. However, for this to work you will need a stable internet connection. Also, you will need to wait while the video file is being uploaded and downloaded. There are other online services like this which can also get the job done, but none of them make it as simple as AudioRemover does.

Remove Unwanted Audio From Your Videos

The above tutorial shows you how to easily remove the audio from your videos. All the apps mentioned in this tutorial are free of cost and work efficiently. Also, only the iPhone app has in-app purchases, that too only to remove the ads. The free version doesn't restrict any of its functions. I have found these methods to be the best among all the ones that I tested. If you think, you know an easier and more efficient method, do let us know in the comment section below.