If the web is an “addiction”, it is the “prescription” too. If your favorite browser happens to be Chrome, check out these three extensions that help to block unwanted and distracting websites. 1. StayFocusd StayFocusd forces you to focus on your work instead of browsing through attractive but addictive websites that distract from the task at hand. You can browse to the “time waster” websites and click on the extension to block them....
While overseeing what software does on your system is always a good idea, getting down to the hardware sensors level can provide you with extremely useful diagnostic information. These tools will help you do so with ease. 1. HWMonitor CPUID As the name indicates, this tool comes from the people at CPUID, also responsible for the popular CPU-Z. You can download and install HWMonitor just like you would any other basic Windows software....
There are three ways to add dates to Google Sheets, these include auto-filling cells, using the date function, formatting the cells, or inserting the date shortcut. We have illustrated these methods using a web browser on a Windows PC, but they work on Mac, iPhone, and Android as well. Using these methods, you can automate a few repetitive tasks that involve adding dates to cells and improve your efficiency. Let’s discover them all....
Some I get to read that via Twitter or Facebook status messages. Then there are niche websites that give short movie reviews. Here are three for your movie watching pleasure. (Btw, we’ve also covered sites that show movie charts in case you’re interested) GINQ GINQ is a movie review website for the Twitter loving crowd. That means, you get short and sweet 160 character assessment of a movie instead of a rambling tale of how the director was inspired to make his new magnum opus and the various meanderings of the screenplay....
We have already covered some tips and awesome features the Edge Browser offers. Now, here we’d like to show you how you can block the annoying ads on Edge. And, you can do it in 3 different ways. 1. EdgeAdBlock EdgeAdBlock is a nifty little open source software specifically developed to block ads on Edge browser. Actually, it’s not a software. It’s basically a batch file that does some registry hacks to block advertising networks from being displayed on the browser....
We tend to not think of the lockscreen as a useful tool, but merely a hurdle to get to that app we really need to use. These 4 apps will challenge your perception. No matter you like your lockscreen minimal or full of information, there’s something here for each of you. Note: If you are using a security lock on your phone, you’ll first need to unlock the default lockscreen to get to one of these....
We’ve done the research for you and have come up with four enticing options priced well under £400. So, if you’re on a tight budget and want a machine to jot down notes, surf the web, or watch videos online, let’s check out some of the best Chromebooks in the UK for 2023. We are pretty sure that the options listed below will suffice your needs! But, before we get into that, you might fancy reading about- The best RTX gaming laptops under £1,000 in the UK....
I’m sure you’re already familiar with the awesomeness that is Muzei and apps like Material Wallpapers. So today we’re going to tell you about some newer wallpaper apps that you might not have come across yet. 1. TapDeck If you’re tired of the process of searching for awesome wallpapers, downloading them, managing them and applying them manually, it’s about time you installed TapDeck. TapDeck takes the idea of frequent wallpaper cycling and adds a social element to it....
An ECG smartwatch can also be a great gift for your parents or loved ones to ensure they can keep track of their health. Whether it’s for yourself or someone else, we’ve made your job easier to pick a smartwatch with ECG monitoring. Here’s a list of some of the best ECG smartwatches that you can buy. But, before that, here are some other articles that may interest you –...
You’ll have to use tools like the Task Manager and Control Panel to check the computer’s uptime. So, here are the few methods on how to check your computer’s uptime on Windows 11. Check the PC’s Uptime Using the Task Manager The Task Manager is usually the tool to manage background running programs, configure startup applications, and change the priority of services. It’s also one of those places from where you can check your computer time....
So, here are four startpages for the Chrome browser which are simple and useful. Zocial Sky In fact, you can use Zocial Sky with any browser. You just need to set the browser to its URL. It is a very simple browser start page that displays your city’s weather in an appealing way. A beautiful background and large icons tell you at a glance how the weather will be for the next few days....
This is not to say that you must stop consuming it at all. Instead of giving caffeine up, you should start monitoring it. According to Mayo Clinic, consuming 400mg of caffeine daily is supposed to be safe for adults. Most apps seem to follow the same rule. A lot of people don’t even know how much caffeine they are draining down until they become an addict. Prevention is always better than cure....
So what more can you do with a voice recording app? Take text notes along with voice notes, cloud storage support, multiple file formats, bookmarks, transcription, and so on. Voice Memos is missing quite a lot. Let’s see what alternatives we have got. 1. Voice Record Pro Voice Record Pro is an all-rounder and one of the best audio recording apps in the niche. The UI has a vintage feel to it, which looks cool....
When it comes to juicing devices like DSLR cameras, coffee machines, or hairdryers during camping or road trips, devices like power inverters come into the picture. Car power inverters provide you with continuous power by converting DC to AC power. And the best thing is that they are small, portable and can easily be carried around. Plus, some power inverters are as powerful enough to power a washing machine or a microwave on low power....
With offline music player incorporating many changes in recent years, now you do not need to venture outside the player to search for lyrics. Here, you might argue that apps like Musixmatch and QuickLyric do the job of displaying the lyrics of the songs that are playing on your device. But the catch is that your phone should have an active data connection all the time. And it also leads to one more app on your phone....
If anything, you might be overwhelmed by the sheer number of options at your disposal. That’s why we’ve done the homework for you and have shortlisted some of the most enticing SSDs with drop protection and IP rating. So, without any further ado, let’s get on with the article. But, before we talk about the best rugged hard drives and SSDs, you might also want to read about- The best portable SSDs to complement your MacBook Pro....
Such stands help you save space and also enable easy airflow. Furthermore, you can access all the ports quickly. So if you want to prop up your Mac Mini vertically, here are our recommendations for the best stands for it. But before that, Here are the best docking stations for the Apple Mac Mini M1Which Thunderbolt 3 cable should you buy 1. JOKItech Aluminum Laptop Vertical Stand It’s a versatile stand, and you can adjust the thickness as per your preference....
When a Kill Switch is enabled, it continuously monitors the VPN connection. And when the VPN connection drops, then the internet connectivity is immediately cut off. In short, it doesn’t let you go back to the default (and unsecured) connection provided by your local ISP. There are quite a few VPN services with Kill Switch features, and in this post, we are going to explore the best VPN services with the said capability....
If you have automatic updates enabled on your computer, a Windows update can happen in the background. And you’ll only get to know when you get the prompt to restart your computer or choose to do it later. In such a situation, you can check the Windows Update History of your PC using any of the methods below. How to View Your Windows Update History Using the Settings App The Settings app is the one-stop access to all essential settings to tweak and personalize Windows features on your PC....
This edition is, as Microsoft themselves describe: Among all the Pro features and improvements that the new Win-10-Pro-WS will get, ReFS is one of them. And Microsoft is now disabling the ability to create a new ReFS partition in all other editions except the new Workstation one(I am already confused by the naming scheme). So Microsoft is ending support for ReFS for normal users, only 5 years after it was introduced....
