It’s called “Facebook”. Maybe you have heard of it before? The test, first reported by Engadget, will feature a new notice at the top of a user’s Instagram feed which would highlight the exclusive features offered by its parent company’s social media platform. “We’re testing a way to let people who have connected their Instagram accounts to Facebook know about features only available there, such as how to find a job, date online, buy and sell goods, or catch up on the latest news,” a Facebook spokesperson said in a statement provided to the publication....

Pioneered by Snapchat and later copied by Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp, Stories feature is one of the most popular ways of sharing updates with friends and public followers on social media nowadays. Although Instagram Stories have been a huge hit, WhatsApp Status — a story-like feature on the messaging service — as well as Stories feature on Facebook failed to garner much response. Since the feature has seen failure on the largest social network and so the Menlo Park company is going to show its users Stories from Instagram....

The Instant Pot Duo Plus is a popular model among the best Instant Pots that’s available in three sizes. It strikes a good balance between offering a useful range of functions while remaining straightforward to use. Plus, with the addition of some safe and smart design features, it makes pressure cooking a breeze, even if you’re a novice. I used this Instant Pot at home in my own kitchen and made a range of different meals and foods to put it through its paces....

Employ the style secrets the professionals swear by, and you’ll soon have a home that makes visitors swoon with envy, and a little black book of interior design secrets. See: Christmas decorating ideas – create welcoming looks with a sense of occasion How can I decorate my house for Christmas? How can I decorate my house for Christmas? The perfect Christmas interior is a balance of large statement ‘wow’ pieces and smaller thoughtful details....

Often gardens can start to look a little lacklustre later in the summer months when the riot of late spring and early summer choices have faded. But by including in your flower bed ideas plenty of high and late summer choices that cope well with the weather, you can keep the color going in your garden all summer long. It is never too early to start planning your late summer flowers as whether they are grown from seed or are summer bulbs, they will need to be planted many months ahead....

So today I am going to review a promising app for Android called Hangar – Smart app shortcuts, which pins app shortcuts to the Notification Drawer. As the notification drawer can be accessed from any app or even the lock screen, you can launch your favorite apps from anywhere. So let’s see how the app works and the amazing things it can do. Hanger for Android Hanger for Android After you install and launch the app, it will auto activate and you will see shortcuts to 8 of the top used apps on your device....

But this is Microsoft’s default browser and it’s bound to have some peculiar quirks. Things that normally don’t make sense but to Microsoft they somehow do. And Edge is laden with these. From trying to switch to Chrome as a default browser or switching the search engine right within Edge. Plus, in Edge’s new UI, in an effort to simplify things, MS has hidden many settings under an extra layer of engagement....

While they’re perfect for storage and organization, the glass jars we keep, as well as those vintage Mason jars found when antiquing, often become a large collection, so these ideas will make the most of them. Here, we’ve put together 10 ways to turn these simple vessels into something special. Mason jar craft: 10 pretty Mason jar ideas Mason jar craft: 10 pretty Mason jar ideas Mason jars are a country kitchen staple – and the go-to for stylish pantry storage....

See: Take a tour around Monty Don’s beautiful Longmeadow garden in Herefordshire In a BBC Gardener’s World (opens in new tab) video on the BritBox’s YouTube channel, Monty shared his succulent care tips, with plenty of advice on how to pot them out, too, which we go into below. Midway through the video though, he shared his warning about a certain species of succulent that can be irritating to skin and eyes if broken....

The ‘plant’ in question comes in the shape of mushrooms – funghi that has made a surprise appearance at the RHS showground this week. Mushrooms are not typically counted amongst the best indoor plants, but this year’s show may make you want to learn how to grow mushrooms indoors. Why the mushroom house plant trend is here to stay Why the mushroom house plant trend is here to stay Stylist and curator James Whiting (opens in new tab) collaborated with Malvern Garden Buildings (opens in new tab) to create the Planet Studio....

In interior design, the areas of a room scheme where there’s an absence are as important as those where there are objects. This negative space allows us to see the chosen pieces clearly, and the eye to rest in between them. To harness the benefits of negative space in every interior, take a look at this room-by-room guide. See: Interior design tips – decorating secrets for the world’s top experts...

Details for the two devices – known as the Z6 II and Z7 II (surprise, surprise) – are still kept under wraps but rumours of their specifications have been circulating around the web prior to this. According to a report by Nikon Rumors, both models may feature some similarities with the original Z6 and Z7, namely their body designs and EVF (Electronic Viewfinder) hardware. The report added that the new duo will each include Dual EXPEED processor, improved autofocus (for face, eye and animal detection), more buffer memory, 4K/60p video capability and USB power charging....

So what are the design tricks that will swerve the traps an open-plan kitchen layout? UK-based kitchen designer Charlie Smallbone, founder of Smallbone of Devizes and whose latest venture Ledbury Studio sees him harnessing the beauty of original materials while creating kitchens that are practical as well as stylish and elegant, shares with us the strategies for creating a successful open-plan design. Read on for advice on zoning, furniture, lighting, and more for a room you’ll love living in....