On TikTok and across the internet in 2026, LARPing means pretending to be something you're not, or acting out a role, identity, or scenario that doesn't reflect your actual life. It's used as a form of social criticism, usually to call out someone who is performing a version of themselves that feels...
Scroll through TikTok or Instagram for ten minutes and you will run into the word "nonchalant" in some form: describing someone's whole aesthetic, a reaction to drama, or a way people want to be perceived by their followers. It is one of those words that carries more cultural weight online than its ...
"Goofy ahh" is one of those phrases that appears everywhere on TikTok and Instagram but somehow never comes with an explanation. You will see it in comment sections, captions, DMs, and reaction videos, almost always paired with something awkward, silly, or unintentionally hilarious. If you have b...
Summary by Editor: You can get notifications on TikTok for a specific person by tapping the bell icon on their profile and enabling the alerts you want. Notifications can include new posts, live videos and stories depending on your choices. Phone notification permissions must be enabled for TikTo...
Summary by Editor: You can change the email on your TikTok account from both the app and a computer by accessing account settings and verifying identity. TikTok sends verification codes to both your old and new email to prevent unauthorized changes. Always use an accessible and secure email to help...
Summary by Editor: TikTok includes built-in zoom controls you can use while recording or editing. You can pinch the screen or drag the record button to zoom out smoothly. Draft editing tools let you adjust zoom after recording before posting. Updating the app and checking camera permissions helps a...
Summary by Editor: TikTok’s FYP is a personalized feed where users discover new creators, trends, and viral videos. The FYP algorithm analyzes watch time, likes, comments, shares, and video details to rank content. Even accounts with few followers can reach large audiences if engagement signals are...
Summary by Editor: Musical.ly officially merged into TikTok on August 2, 2018, after ByteDance’s $1B acquisition. The transition was smooth, and all user content was automatically transferred to TikTok. TikTok introduced new features like the For You Page, Duets, longer videos, and monetization too...
Many users wonder whether TikTok alerts others when their videos, stories or live streams are screen recorded. Since screen recording can be used for saving content, analyzing tutorials or sharing moments, it is important to know what the platform detects and whether any notifications are sent. Unde...
Summary by Editor: Screen sharing on TikTok Live lets you broadcast your device’s display directly to viewers for tutorials, demos and interactive sessions. Before going live, check device compatibility, update your OS and confirm TikTok has the necessary screen recording and microphone permissions...
Summary by Editor: TikTok shows unwanted videos based on your viewing habits, interaction patterns and small signals the algorithm interprets as interest. Using tools like “Not Interested,” blocking creators and filtering keywords helps remove entire categories you do not want on your feed. Reporti...
Summary by Editor: TikTok suggests friends using contact data, social connections and behavioral tracking signals across linked accounts and devices. You can disable suggestions by turning off “Suggest Your Account to Others” and stopping the “People You May Know” recommendations in Privacy setting...