Microsoft Windows 10 is out since July 2015, yet it still has a long way to go to make the Photos app function properly. Though the Photos app looks crisp initially, it has a clunky UI, confusing menus and controls. Not to forget those absurdly frequent crashes which can get on your nerves real quick. And then comes the problem with the background color. Depending on Windows 10’s system color mode, the Photos app can feature either a black or a white theme....

You won’t want to be in a situation where you are working at a new job or doing a new business, but your email signature talks about the previous job. You can’t just update your LinkedIn bio or Twitter profile and call it a day. You need to update the email signature in Gmail or Outlook as well. This post will cover both the Gmail web and mobile apps and teach you how to change email signatures....

Before we begin, check the advantages of using a custom DNS server on your Android or iPhone. Why Should You Use a Third-Party DNS Server Your default DNS server run by your ISP is often crowded and may not be reliable or secure. You may often experience slow internet speeds or random connection errors while browsing. Hence, switching to a third-party DNS server can help over come those problems. Further, popular DNS services also offer better privacy features, so you don’t have to worry about your Internet Service Provider (ISP) logging your DNS queries....

So in this article I will tell you where the Windows 8 Modern apps are installed by default and how you can change the location to save space on your system drive. If you are ready, let’s begin. Default Install Location of Windows 8 Modern App The straightforward answer to the first question – where are Modern apps installed – is C:\Program Files\WindowsApps folder. Here, I am assuming that Windows 8 is installed on your C: partition....

Yep, the Galaxy Wearable app lets you easily sync your phone’s offline songs with the Galaxy watch. While the method is pretty easy, it also means that you have to waste a considerable amount of time in downloading and syncing these songs with the Watch. Thankfully, if you have a Spotify Premium account, you can easily connect your Galaxy Watch, and listen to songs on the go (LTE version). You can also download a couple of songs and playlists on the Wi-Fi version of the Galaxy Watch....

While the combo of SUB and IDX file can be used on modern day players like GOM, POT Player, and VLC, they might not be compatible with your phone, handheld, casting devices and your TV. They just need the good ol’ text format subtitle in .SRT format to work and we often download them from many online sources. But then, there’s the issue that has always haunted subtitles and that’s perfect syncing....

Now the problem with these error boxes is that one cannot copy the error messages directly on to their clipboard with simple select and drag. Writing down the error word by word in the search field while frequently toggling Alt+Tab is the only option left. Now, with GetWindowText, you can convert all those error box’s messages into text, which can be copied onto your clipboard and could be used wherever required....

That can be troublesome, mainly if there are many subfolders inside subfolders with files saved inside them. You can’t count them manually. Too cumbersome, and boring! To counter this issue, I will share with you some methods to find not only the total number of subfolders that lies inside a folder but also the total number of files inside them. Let’s begin. 1. View Properties This is probably one of the easiest methods to know what lies within that folder....

Of course, you can pin your favorite conversations to make sure you never miss them. But creating chat folders allows you to organize your conversations and categorize them better easily. This article will show you how to create and manage chat folders in the Telegram app. So, let’s get started. How to Create a Chat Folder in Telegram First, let’s see how to create a chat folder in Telegram. Since the Telegram app works almost the same on every platform, I’ll use an Android phone to demonstrate the process....

In this post, we’ll show you how to create custom keyboard shortcuts in Gmail. It’s easy and just like how you create email signatures in Gmail. Enable Keyboard Shortcuts Option in Gmail Apart from using the regular shortcuts, you’ll need to enable the feature to add new keyboard shortcuts. You can do that from the app’s desktop version but not the mobile version. Here are the steps you need to follow: Step 1: Open Gmail on your PC in a browser and sign in with your credentials....

If you have your data right, you can just arrange it in any number of rows and columns and get a graphical representation of your data. Here’s how to do it. Plot Your Axes Like any other MS Excel trick, you have to start somewhere. Open a blank Excel sheet and decide your X axis and Y axis data. For my example, I’ve chosen Year v/s Inflation % for each year....

We have seen a Windows application that downloads the APK file to the computer, but the process was not user-friendly. Users had also complained about the difficulty they faced in finding the app. So today we are going to discuss two amazing ways in which you can download the install-file of your favorite app right from your browser. Download APK files using Chrome Extension To get started, download and install the APK downloader extension from the Chrome Web Store....

With that said, OS X can become a bit boring – Aqua has been around for around eight years, after all! The theming community for Windows has been thriving, and the OS X theming community can be difficult to find. The release of Magnifique has made things much easier for Leopard users, but unfortunately the developers haven’t released a Snow Leopard variant. (Image courtesy – William Hook ) Not to worry!...

How to Enable Google Now on Tap? Go to Google App settings > Now on Tap > Hit the Toggle button to enable it. The Last week’s update included selecting text from any screen for search and not just text but also Images. It also got many bug fixes to increase its accuracy. So, with this update, I thought to revisit Now on Tap feature and start using it on a consistent basis whenever needed....

Note: HP sent me a review unit of the above printer, and the steps are Windows-only. If you need help setting up the printer, refer to our HP printer set up post. Step 1: Go to Control Panel –> Device and Printers and double-click on the HP printer icon. You should find Scanner Actions there. Under that, click on Activate Scan to Computer. We will talk more about scanning from a printer in our future posts....

Most of the recently released higher-end Android devices running Android Lollipop or higher come with encryption enabled out-of-the-box, while in the others users have to manually turn it on. Since encryption hampers the performance of the phone, Android presents encryption as an option for devices with low hardware specs. Why Should I Encrypt My Phone? Android uses dm-crypt, a standard disk encryption system in Linux kernel, to store the data in your phone in a scrambled manner, making it unreadable....

In devices running Android 4.4 and earlier, inputting an incorrect pin, password or pattern five times will show an option to reset the unlocking method — Forgot PIN?, Forgot Password? or Forgot Pattern? Following which, irrespective of the locking method, the new window will require you to enter the google account credentials of the account associated with the device — but this wasn’t safe in case the attacker knows your google credentials too....

Usually, the “Try connecting your device again” error on Windows 11 is software-based and can be due to several issues. Maybe your Bluetooth driver is not updated, or Bluetooth Services are not working properly. Whatever the case, let us look at six easy ways to fix this Bluetooth pairing error on Windows 11 and get your Bluetooth devices connected to your Windows PC. Note: We assume you have tried simple fixes like re-pairing the Bluetooth device and disabling and enabling Bluetooth on Windows....

You need the Alexa app or the website to complete the setup process. Although the Echo setup process is quite easy, if you skip some minor steps, you are doomed. Many times, the Alexa app is stuck on the white screen and doesn’t let you complete the setup process. Other times, you will see that the ring light is stuck on blue when you actually need the orange light to start the setup process....

So, today I am going to talk about two ways to polish your Android’s GPS to get a lock on your position in considerably less time. Use Assisted GPS (AGPS) Assisted GPS, as the name indicates, is the feature to assist your GPS to get a lock on your position quickly. Assisted GPS uses the nearby Wi-Fi hot-spots and cell towers to triangulate your location and thus gives your GPS a boost....