Today, Google Photos comes pre-installed on most Android phones. And some of you may manually install it on your iPhone too. By default, it will show all the photos captured by your phone’s camera on the app’s home screen. On Android, if you go inside Albums, you will find other device folders too. In all this madness, many might be wondering – what happens to the photos in Google Photos?...
Being a hardcore fan of traditional desktop apps, I was pretty skeptical of the Microsoft Store aka Windows 10 App Store at first. Now I prefer the Store version of apps purely due to the hassle-free installation and automatic updates. However, it’s not always wine and roses with the Windows 10 App Store. Just the other day, the Store app kept crashing at launch on my PC. And when it was stable without crashing, the mere act of searching for an app triggered the issue once again....
desktop email client ? Well, for most of you the primary reason would be an attempt to bring all your email services and email messages under the same umbrella, right? And not to forget, we are benefited with additional features like calendar, contacts management , to do tasks , notes and much more. Generally, one would have a separate folder representing each email service that he or she has integrated with a client like Windows Live Mail....
Launch Day Impressions We were present at the event when Xiaomi’s Hugo Barra made a stunning entry in what looked like a hoverboard. An hour into the presentation came the price reveal, and it was quite a shocker. All those features for less than Rs. 10,000 for the 16GB model? Sounded too good to be true. But when we got a chance to play with the device in the demo area, we weren’t disappointed....
As usual, only the developer beta for iOS was released on the launch day, and the public beta will be released in the next month. Previously, you had to pay $99 to enroll and download the developer beta for iOS on your iPhone, but this time around Apple has made it free to install. We’ll show you how to do it but before that let’s learn more about iOS developer beta....
ZipGenius also has some nice features. It supports popular formats such as ZIP, JAR, RAR, TAR, TAR.GZ, 7Z, OpenOffice.org 1.x Document formats, ISO, NRG, CMI and many more. One important feature is its tabbed interface, using which you can access and switch between different compressed archives. You can create a zipped archive immediately by selecting different number of files, right clicking on them and selecting ZipGenius option. There are various compression options available such as “Add to desktop....
Pressing a button on your keyboard or moving your mouse should be enough to wake up the computer from sleep mode. Issues could range from faulty hardware to software bugs, as we will explore below. Let’s begin. 1. Mouse or Keyboard Issue These are the two most commonly used input devices in the world. Since we use them to wake our computer from sleep mode, this is where we should begin....
These tips will help you get more stuff done faster, make you more productive, and allow you to get more from Slides. Let’s begin. Note: I’ve used a dark theme extension for Google Chrome and that’s why the screenshots have a dark background. 1. How to Change Theme in Google Slides You can change both background and themes in Google Slides. The later comes with a preconfigured set of background images, fonts, layout, and colors....
However, all these bells and whistles will only get you so far, unless you use the phone’s built-in settings and features properly. Well worry not, we have got our hands on the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus, and we have gone through it with a fine-toothed comb. So, here are the best Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Plus tips and tricks to make the most out of it....
Packed with features, Windows 11 is user-friendly, with inbuilt troubleshooters and flexible settings that can be easily modified according to the users’ needs. So, let’s explore more on how to fix no sound coming through HDMI in a Windows 11 device with fixes ranging from simply double-checking the HDMI cable to checking Sound Drivers and beyond. 1. Check the HDMI Cable and HDMI Port Used Before starting with troubleshooting, it is always recommended to check the HDMI cable connection with both, the input and the output device....
Portable apps for Windows are used for two reasons: For keeping obscure single use apps handy for when you need them.Always carrying apps like Recuva, TrueCrypt, and your personal favorite browsers with you in a pen drive when you need to use/fix someone else’s PC. Portable apps, just like their desktop counterparts, are dime a dozen and it’s possible to over do yourself if you’re not careful. Read on to find out the must have portable apps for Windows....
The beauty of adding a collage in Google Docs is that, firstly, it saves space, and secondly, collages are easy to move as compared to individual images. You need to move or edit one single image, i.e., a collage instead of multiple images. Let’s check two methods to create a collage in Google Docs. Method 1: Create Collage in Google Docs Using Google Drawings Google Docs doesn’t offer a direct way to create a collage....
The Finder in macOS offers to you add text or replace anything from the existing file names. In short, you can get things done if it has to be a one-time activity. But is such a time-investing commitment worth to organize your files collection in the long run? Certainly not. That’s why we’ll also take a look at a paid but affordable option and a free option. A word of caution....
That’s why in this entry we have gathered a small collection of apps and utilities to help you focus and avoid distractions whenever you need to get things done on your Mac. Ready to learn about them? Then read on! 1. Time Out While most of the time our productivity will suffer from external distractions, there are times when it actually can be hindered by overworking. For times like these, nothing is better than to take a break and take some space from your current project for a few minutes....
Thankfully, with its latest release of OS X (Mountain Lion), Apple provides some tools for Mac users to fight back against spam. Let’s see how to use them. Using Your Mac’s Built-in Spam Filter While the Mail app’s built-in spam filter usually comes enabled by default when you set up Mail, it is always advised to double check this setting. To do this, simply open Mail’s Preferences panel and click on the Junk Mail tab....
These Echo Dot 4th Generation battery bases provide the power to run the smart speakers. And this gives you the ability to take the speaker out to your patio or deck. As long as you have internet connectivity, you should be able to use the Echo Dot as a wireless smart speaker. So without further ado, here are the best Echo Dot 4th Generation battery bases in the UK that you can buy....
Besides, you get to keep the original key with you (if it applies) and monitor the history through the companion app. More importantly, installing smart locks for rentals is not challenging. As long as you have a working Wi-Fi network in the vicinity, things should work out smoothly. So if you want to upgrade the good old lock in your rental or lakeside cabin, here are the best smart locks for rental properties....
While that’s enticing in itself, there are features within DuckDuckGo you can take advantage of to enhance your privacy and security even more. The search engine is highly customizable, so that puts the control in good hands: your own. Make the most of DuckDuckGo with these useful tips to boost your privacy online and intensify your security. 1. Turn on WOT Icons Enabling WOT icons in your search results means you’ll be able to stay away from potentially dangerous websites....
These clip-on ring lights are small and you can carry them in your purse or tote (see best work laptop tote bags for women). Most of these lights come with multiple light modes for you to switch between them as per the need of the hour. And guess what? They are not expensive. So if you want to improve your selfie game, here are the best clip-on ring lights for iPhone....
Thankfully, there are plenty of third-party clipboard managers available for Mac users. However, picking the best one can be quite confusing. So we’re making that easier by shortlisting the 5 best clipboard managers for Mac. 1. Paste 2 A perfect clipboard manager that can support storing multiple items seamlessly is Paste 2. Summon it using a keyboard shortcut, and you can watch it in action to record and store everything you clip from apps or sites....
