A few days back we had covered a post on how to get the Google Assistant on any Android phone. Today we’ll be presenting a few Google Assistant tips for power users. Let’s jump right on. 1. Smart Unlock Smart lock is one of the key features that make any Android phone what it is. And what if you can take it a bit further? Say Hi to the smart voice unlock....

The features include Object and Combine are readily available on the Microsoft Word Ribbon. Both methods work for documents created in Word 2010, Word 2013, Word 2016, Word 2019, and Word for Mac. They are also compatible with Microsoft 365. Here’s how to use each feature to merge your Word documents. Using the Object Feature on Microsoft Word For this method, you will use the Object feature on Microsoft Word....

The iPhone’s problem is that it doesn’t let you create VCF files for all your phone contacts. You can create a VCF card for individual contacts but not for all. Transferring all those contacts individually is tedious. So you will require third-party apps to create a VCF file on the iPhone itself. But there is another simple method as well that will help you in transferring contacts from iPhone to Android....

A second screen can massively help in increasing productivity, especially if you’re working in an environment where you need to handle multiple tasks at once. It can give you more space to work, open tabs, programs, and much more. But to do this, you don’t necessarily need to buy a new second screen. How? By using your laptop as the second monitor. Let’s have a detailed look at how to do it....

Because let’s face it, we take a lot of photos. And most of them are crappy. From the 20 or so photos you take of any given moment, you’re going to keep one, maybe two. But because there’s no easy way to delete photos right now in the Photos app, they keep piling on. And before you know it, a new iOS update shows up, asking for 6 GB of empty space… and you’re left scratching your head as to where all of that storage went....

Even before you could settle down with Windows 7, Microsoft has announced the launch of the next version. And Windows 8 promises loads of salivating new features. In fact, Windows 8 touts a radically redesigned user interface to begin with that will be seamless across desktops, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. It’s being described as the most significant upgrade with a dual interface – a classic Windows desktop, and a cutting edge touch based interface....

Thankfully, converting a PowerPoint presentation from the PPTX or PPT format to the KEY format is quite easy. Perhaps even easier than you think. So without any further ado, let’s go through three easy ways to help you do that. 1. Use ZamZar On Windows, the most convenient way to convert a PowerPoint presentation to the Keynote format is to use an online file conversion service. ZamZar was our pick for a couple of reasons; the service has been around for almost 15 years, and there were no other reputable file converters that could perform PPTX to KEY conversions....

There are three different ways to use iPhone to identify songs playing around you. Follow these steps to ensure your playlist keeps growing. 1. Enable Shazam in Control Center Shazam is definitely a great app to identify songs and its widget comes pre-loaded on the iPhone. Also, the official app works great to identify songs in a matter of seconds and save them as your ‘Shazams’ to open in Apple Music later....

command prompt is still relevant for special tweaks , commands and even killing Windows system processes. Unfortunately, command line might still be useful, but the actual Command Prompt tool really has fallen behind the times. While Microsoft makes occasional changes to the Command Prompt, it’s certainly not a major focus for the company. The good news is that there are plenty of Command Prompt alternatives out there that use the same command line functions, but add quite a few modern conveniences such as tabbed windows, transparency, better copying and pasting, and so much more....

However, rearranging data isn’t as easy when you’ve to move entire rows or cells in a worksheet. This guide will walk you through handy methods to move rows and columns in Microsoft Excel. Stick around till the end if you’re interested in a bonus tip. 1. Move Rows and Columns With Mouse Drag The easiest way to move a row or column in Excel is with your mouse. However, if you aren’t careful then the data cells may get merged and duplicated....

If that’s the case, the following apps will let you send texts for free as long as you are connected to Wi-Fi or have a data plan. The apps reviewed here today allow users to send and receive messages from any number worldwide but they are of course supported by ads. 1. Textfree Textfree is easy to setup and makes it very simple for users to fully enjoy the app’s experience....

The High quality upload mode in Google Photos pretty much guaranteed an unlimited number of photo and video backups on the iPhone and Android. Setting that up is easy—download the Google Photos app and enable the Back up & Sync option to backup the photos from your phone’s gallery app automatically. That was also the case with Google Drive’s Backup and Sync client on Windows and macOS. That’s going to change as Google ends its free unlimited storage options for photos....

Knowing alternatives is always better, so don’t miss this article even if your mute switch is working perfectly. After all, you’ll learn all the possible ways to disable the silent mode if things go south with your iPhone. Let’s begin! 1. Silence iPhone Without Switch via AssistiveTouch Step 1: Launch Setting and go to Accessibility. Step 2: Select Touch. Step 3: Tap AssistiveTouch and toggle on AssitiveTouch. Step 4: Here, you can either select,...

And with a dedicated ethernet switch, you can lay aside worries of speed dropping between the connected devices. While some splitters it doesn’t let you magically split the live connection, others help you reroute the internet feed to the systems of your choice. So, if you have a single ethernet cable and you want to split the connection between your PC and your gaming console or between your laptop and PC, these splitters will come in handy....

Short throw projectors can project a big screen even when kept just a few centimeters away from a surface. If you have a small room or you don’t have space to rest a projector a few feet away, a short throw projector is the best solution. When you’re traveling, you might want to take it one step further and get a portable short throw projector. Here are some of the best portable short throw projectors that you can get to enjoy an immersive experience....

A privacy screen protector not only adds a layer of protection for the display but also gives you an extra bit of privacy when using your iPad outdoors. If you wish to keep the eyes of your fellow passengers on a flight away from the contents on your iPad, here are some of the best iPad 10.9-inch privacy screen protectors that you can buy. Before we get to the screen protectors, though, here are some other articles you may be interested in –...

These smart switches bypass the requirement for a neutral wire. However, some switches may need additional wiring and setup to make up for the absence of a neutral wire. So, without further ado, let’s check out some of the best smart light switches with no neutral wire. But first, Check out some of the top-notch smart Thermostats in the UK “Alexa, switch on the outdoor lights” — Here are our recommendations for the top compatible outdoor sockets Up your house’s security with these outdoor security lights with camera...

Lock screen customization is a part of the iOS 16 update. If you are running an old iOS build, you won’t find any trick on your phone. You must update your iPhone from the General menu in the Settings app. 1. Change Clock Font and Color Changing the color of the clock and even the font in has to be Apple’s final straw to let users choose whatever they find convenient....

With the changing times, we have a couple of ways to boot your Windows 11 computer into Safe Mode. We’ve compiled a list of the four best ways you can boot your Windows 11 computer into Safe Mode. 1. Boot Into Safe Mode Using Advanced Boot Options You can boot a Windows 11 PC into Safe Mode using a shortcut to bring up the Advanced Boot Options. Of course, you’ll need to boot your computer and keep a specific key pressed to bring up the Advanced Boot Options....

If you’re dealing with a small data set, you can delete the blank rows manually. However, if you have a large data set, it is cumbersome. Luckily, you can clean up the blank rows inside Excel and there are different ways to achieve that. Here’s how to do so: Using the Get & Transform Feature on Excel The Get & Transform feature is one of the fastest ways to retrieve data on Microsoft Excel....