Derya Aydın

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Derya Aydın is a technology writer who produces content in the fields of mobile technologies, applications, and consumer electronics. She writes across a broad range of topics, from smartphones to mobile applications, from new technologies that make daily life easier to developments in digital services. She places importance on evaluating technology not only by its technical specifications but also by its user experience and its real-world impact.

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Technology

F-35 Parts in Chinese Hands in Hong Kong: Unreturned, Report Claims

F-35 parts redirected to Hong Kong while being shipped from Australia to the U.S. are alleged to have fallen into the hands of the Chinese government and not been returned.

Derya AydınSep 24, 20263 min read

Movies & TV

First Trailer Released for Ray Gunn: Brad Bird's Netflix Animation Arrives December 18

The first trailer for Brad Bird's Netflix animation Ray Gunn has been released. The detective story, featuring Sam Rockwell and Scarlett Johansson in the voice cast and set in an alternate 1939, will meet audiences on Netflix on December 18.

Derya AydınSep 24, 20261 min read

Guides

How to Hide Your WhatsApp Status from Specific People

WhatsApp users can hide their posts from specific people using the "My contacts except..." or "Only share with..." options in status privacy settings. These settings offered by the company allow the status target audience to be adjusted without needing to block someone.

Derya AydınSep 24, 20266 min read

Movies & TV

6-Year-Old Lian Yunzhi Breaks Women's 3x3x3 Rubik's Cube World Record Twice in Three Days

Six-year-old Lian Yunzhi, who lives in Chengdu, China, broke the women's 3x3x3 Rubik's Cube world record twice in three days at WCA-approved competitions. Bringing her average solve time down to 4.27 seconds, Yunzhi became the only female competitor in this category to go below 4.5 seconds.

Derya AydınSep 24, 20262 min read

Movies & TV

Paramount Commits to Releasing at Least 30 Films a Year Following Warner Bros. Discovery Merger

Paramount settled with 12 states in the lawsuit filed against its $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The company committed to releasing at least 30 films a year after the merger and to spending at least $300 million more on US productions; however, the settlement terms will remain in effect for only five years.

Derya AydınSep 24, 20263 min read

Guides

What Do A, S, Z, and FE Mean on Samsung Phones?

While the letters A, S, and Z in Samsung's Galaxy phone names represent different product families, the FE suffix does not indicate a separate series but defines versions of existing models offered with a different balance of price and features. The naming system serves to show which family the phone belongs to; for precise technical inferences, one needs to look at the device's hardware.

Derya AydınSep 24, 20266 min read

Guides

How to Disable Startup Programs in Windows 11? Step-by-Step Guide

Applications that run automatically when you sign in to Windows 11 can slow down the system by extending startup time. Users can streamline the startup process by disabling programs they don't need through Task Manager, Settings, or the Startup folder.

Derya AydınSep 24, 20269 min read

Guides

Putting Gasoline in a Diesel Vehicle Carries a Serious Risk of Damage to the Fuel System

Filling a diesel car with gasoline reduces the fuel's lubricating properties, creating a serious risk of friction and damage in the high-pressure pump and injectors. If noticed before the engine is started, the ignition should not even be turned; otherwise, it is recommended to have the vehicle towed to a service and the fuel system cleaned.

Derya AydınSep 24, 20263 min read

Technology

YouTube Announces New Feature That Lets You Watch Shorts Videos in Series Format

YouTube has announced its "Shorts Series" feature, which allows content creators to organize their vertical videos into television-style seasons and episodes. The feature is being gradually rolled out for creators included in the Partner Program across web, mobile, and connected televisions.

Derya AydınSep 24, 20261 min read

Guides

How to Clean Up WhatsApp Storage Space? A Step-by-Step Guide

Through WhatsApp's storage management section, you can see how much space each chat takes up, find large files, and delete only the media files you want. By adjusting auto-download settings, you can also prevent the app from quickly filling up again.

Derya AydınSep 24, 20266 min read

Guides

How to Loop on YouTube? Step-by-Step Guide for Computer, Phone, and TV

The loop feature on YouTube is enabled by right-clicking the video player on a computer, and in the mobile app through additional options in the video settings. In playlists, the loop icon's different modes allow choosing between repeating a single video and the entire playlist.

Derya AydınSep 24, 20268 min read

Guides

How to Use Temporary Chat in Gemini?

The Temporary Chat feature in Google's Gemini assistant allows conversations to take place without being used for personalization and model training. According to the company's statement, chats in this mode do not appear in history, but they may be stored with your account for up to 72 hours for security and service processes.

Derya AydınSep 24, 20266 min read