Collen Kriel

Collen Kriel is a beat writer for SiliconANGLE covering consumer technology with a focus on mobile. He has a passion for words, the Internet, the Web and all things tech. He endures a minor fascination with people who define themselves by the brand of smartphone they own. Prior to writing for SiliconANGLE he worked as an account executive in the IT industry, directly for, or in association with companies like Mimecast, IBM, VMware and Micros. He is an avid traveller currently making his way around South East Asia

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How to add and switch between multiple Instagram accounts on Android and iOS

On Monday, Facebook-owned Instagram Inc. announced that users of its Android and iOS apps will be able to add and switch between multiple accounts without the need to first log out of an active account and sign in to a new account. The new feature, available in version 7.15 of both the Android and iOS ...

Master these 9 features in Apple’s Notes app for a more organized life

With the updated version of the Notes app released with iOS 9, users got access to a whole variety of new features including the ability to add checklists, links and photos to notes. Below we take a look at how to use 9 Notes’ features to take better notes and organize your life: Create checklists ...

iOS 9 tips and tricks: How to create checklists in the Notes app on iPhone, iPad, Mac

The Notes app is a great way to keep track of the important information in your life. The latest version available for iOS 9 and OS X El Capitan, or newer, allows you to create interactive checklists so you can easily keep track of your list and check items off when they are complete. This ...

8 tips and tricks for Chrome browsing on iPhone, iPad

Even though iPhones and iPads come with Safari as the default web browser, many users are turning towards Chrome iOS as a firm favorite. In October, Chrome for iOS was updated to simplify multitasking on your iPad by adding support for Apple’s new Split View and Picture-in-Picture iPad multitasking features, introduced in iOS 9. Google ...

iOS tips and tricks: How to save offline maps on Google Maps

The latest Google Maps update for iOS saw iPhone and iPad users get the inclusion of up-to-date gas prices and the ability to see the busiest times at shops and businesses. The best part of the update, though, was the improved offline navigation, allowing users to access maps even with limited or no internet, provided they ...

iPhone tips and tricks: How to turn any of your photos into a Live Photo

Together with the launch of the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, Apple introduced the Live Photos feature allowing you to create animated photos. Since the launch in September, both Tumblr Inc. and Facebook have started rolling out support for Apple’s Live Photos. With the introduction of the beta version of iOS 9.3 it will be ...

Windows 10 tips and tricks: How to use the new Windows Store like a pro

The revamped Windows Store in Windows 10 is easy to navigate and we have covered the basics on how to install and uninstall apps, as well how to manage and protect your Windows Store account. While these articles cover the basics of security and installing, we go into further detail below on how to view ...

Windows 10 tips and tricks: How to uninstall apps and programs

Finding and installing apps in the Windows Store is an easy process and uninstalling apps or programs in Windows 10 has also become a very straightforward process. In Windows 10, you are able to uninstall apps and programs directly from the Start menu, the Settings menu or using the trusty Control Panel. This article goes ...

Windows 10 tips and tricks: How to find and install apps in the Windows Store

The Windows Store has undergone a complete revamp for Windows 10, but it is still easy to navigate and find the apps that you want to install. For those starting out in the Windows Store, here is a quick guide to get started, including how the pricing structure works and how to download the apps, ...

Windows 10 tips and tricks: Manage and protect your Windows Store account

Buying and downloading Windows 10 apps and games is simple, and you can install any app or game on up to 10 devices. If, however, you have a shared family PC, tablet or smartphone linked to your Microsoft account, you may want to prevent your kids from running up astronomical charges on your account. We ...