If you’re in India, you’re not even sure if you’re going to get Cyanogen OS 12S OTA update. The rollout is slow and users get frustrated when checking for updates returns nothing. And OxygenOS might be the biggest blunder of it all. To install the official Lollipop upgrade from OnePlus, you need to unlock the Bootloader, manually flash a custom recovery and then flash a zip file. You might as well just root the phone while you’re at it....

Worse still, what if MS Office just crashed (that also has been known to happen)? Worry not…keep this article bookmarked somewhere close because now we will look at a few third-party tools that help you to open and view MS Word and Excel files without a hiccup. In some cases you can easily edit your documents too. OpenOffice Sun Microsystems (now a part of Oracle) have given the handy OpenOffice....

Mat Honan hacking incident and his utter regret on the loss of his photos with his new born daughter of which he had no backups. Thankfully, Mat managed to recover those photos but this should ring some alarm bells for those who are yet to understand the importance of backups, especially dispersed backups . In the past, we have seen how to backup photos from various online services to our computer but how safe do you think a local backup is?...

Despite Alzheimer’s Disease affecting millions upon millions of people, scientists still don’t know much about it or have a cure. They do know that something contributes to significant shrinkage of cross sections in the brain. It turns out that blockages in blood vessels could be the cause. To find out, scientists need our help. That’s where the gain comes in. Stall Catchers Stall Catchers is an online game created by the Human Computation institute that lets you analyze the real brains of mice....

Although the device is a piece of art and functions smoothly too, users have been left wanting for more when it comes to the Bixby button. Samsung’s in-house AI-powered personal assistant that made its debut in the company’s latest flagship isn’t even completely developed yet but the company has confirmed that remapping the button won’t be officially supported. For those of you who aren’t very keen on what Bixby has to offer and are dumbfounded with the idea of having a physical button on your device that won’t be of much use to you — we have a solution....

Of course there are software like Windows Media Center and Apple Front Row to handle such systems and they do it exceptionally well. But there are also some cool free and open source alternatives to these proprietary software. One of them is XBMC, a tool which is not only open source but is also available for all the popular platforms i.e Windows, OS X and Linux. Note: Though XBMC is cross-platform, we will be looking at the Windows version in the post....

Note: The option to choose between Samsung Free and Google Discover is only available for Galaxy phones launching with One UI 3.1 built-in. If your phone recently received the One UI 3.1 update, then you won’t see the option. With that out of the way, let’s compare Samsung Free to Google Discover on multiple fronts, including UI, features, services, their usefulness in daily life, and more. User Interface Swipe right on your Galaxy phone’s home screen, and One UI will greet you with either Google Discover or Samsung Free....

So, should you buy the Galaxy A8+? To help you make an informed decision, we have curated a list of the pros and cons of the Samsung Galaxy A8+. Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) Pros 1. Front Dual Camera Going by the latest fad in the smartphone market, the Samsung Galaxy A8+ comes with a dual camera setup. However, unlike its pricier cousin (read, Galaxy Note8), the Galaxy A8+ sports front dual camera only....

One of the great examples of such ‘limelight-hogging’ smartphones is the OnePlus 5T. Launched in the latter half of 2017, this phone grabbed quite a few eyeballs for its design, hardware specs and especially the price. However, the OnePlus 5T also has its share of competitors and one of the most prominent ones is the Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018). Launched with the same price bracket, the Galaxy A8+ boasts of many features similar to that of the OnePlus 5T such as 18:9 aspect ratio, dual camera, and a powerful processor....

In this article we discuss can save on your 3G/LTE data allowance not only when browsing the web but also using data heavy applications like Instagram and Facebook on your iPhone or Android device. Chrome – Reduce Data Usage If you use Chrome browser on your iPhone or Android device to browse the web, data savings are just a setting away. Go into Settings -> Bandwidth and turn on Reduce data usage option....

Audio Experience On PCs Granted that talking about the audio experience on PCs is not as exciting as talking about Titan X graphic cards with SLI and 3 monitor setup with 4K display, but the truth is – audio experience is a big part of whatever media you enjoy on your PC. It’s not just about audiophiles or gaming enthusiasts, everyone loves listening to music and there is no point in putting up with an average experience....

These video calling apps aren’t just limited to 1:1 conversation. They offer more features, such as group video calls, screen sharing, cross-platform availability, virtual backgrounds, and more. There are services like Zoom and Google Meet for professional use. But what about iOS, iPadOS, and macOS users who seek a simple app with enough features to meet their needs? Two options come to mind: FaceTime and Skype. In this post, we are going to compare both the apps based on various factors including UI, features, ease of use, video calling capabilities, customization, cross-platform availability, and more....

Today, we pit two strong competitors against each other — Solid Explorer and FX Explorer. I’ve been using Solid Explorer for a while. My colleagues and friends often brag about FX Explorer being a better option. So I’m comparing them to figure out the best file manager. Download Solid Explorer Download FX Explorer 1. Interface and Design Starting with Solid Explorer, the app sports a two-panel material design which enables to browse two different locations of your phone’s storage from the same window....

South Africa 2010 is a multi-task desktop application for World Cup 2010. You can view the match schedules, save the final scores, build and export match statistics and do much more. Result is updated automatically through the internet. Download and install the application on your computer. When you run the app, you’ll see four tabs. All the tabs display data related to the matches in an interactive manner. On tab 1, it displays matches held and results according to groups....

The Groove Music app will still support music playback and management of content owned by the user. Starting October 9, 2017, Groove Music Pass customers using Windows 10 and Xbox One will be able to move all their curated playlists and collections to Spotify. The same feature will be available to Windows Insiders beginning this week. Unlocking New Ways to Music “With the continued advancement of music streaming today, all the world’s music has become easily accessible across a variety of devices, unlocking new ways to discover and experience music,” Microsoft wrote in a blog post....

You can create an alarm with Alexa through voice commands. The basic command is ‘Alexa, set an alarm for [time].’ For instance, Alexa set an alarm for 8.30 AM. You can set multiple alarms, and all will ring at their set time. Other commands for setting up alarm are: Alexa, wake me up at 7 AMAlexa, set an alarm for Wednesday 7 AM The Alexa app is useable to create an alarm, as shown below in the Manage alarms section....

Every time you use it, you discover something new. So to save your time, we have compiled top 13 PhotoScape X tips and tricks. We are leaving out the aspects of using the effects, filters, and tools since PhotoScape has a huge library of videos on them. Here we will cover the features that require quite a bit of exploring to discover and experimenting to understand how they work. Let’s get started....

So, without further ado, let’s dive straight in. 1. Reopen Closed Tab All hail the dead tab when it rises again. How? Just a tab on Ctrl + Shift +T and voila, the dead page has been resurrected. This trick especially comes in great use when a web page accidently gets closed. 2. Close a Tab Now that the work is done on a tab, clutching the mouse wheel to hover around the X button seem such a tedious task, right?...

However, it’s not simply the mop feature that we are interested in. A good 2-in-1 robot vacuum worth its salt should also be able to pick up both small and big debris and should also remove dust and lint from low-pile carpets. At the same time, it shouldn’t throw a warning each time it gets stuck under cabinets or in corners. After all, you have bought it to ease your work and not the other way around....

2023 has just started and Bluetti is ready to begin its New Year sales with a bang. The sale starts on January 10 and will continue till January 25. This time, Bluetti begins their campaign ‘The Sun Shines Wherever You Go’ since the company focuses on the PV68 and PV420 solar panels Besides the solar panels mentioned above, Bluetti has a couple of portable and modular solar power stations on sale....