Today we are going to see how we can tweak the Android Notification Bar or the Status Bar and make it look prettier using custom themes. Omega StatusBar is a nifty app that makes it possible to add a personal touch to the Android notification bar without rooting the phone. So let’s see how to use the app. Customizing Android Notification Bar Step 1: Download and install Omega StatusBar on your device from the Play Store....

Did you know: According to this study, a normal consumer spends more than 3 hours on his smartphone daily, but spends only 25% of it on actual communication!! While we all know that we should disconnect from our smartphones, sometimes we require a little push to remind us. After all, we are only humans. So with OffTime for Android, an amazing application that helps you take time off from your smartphone, you can get reconnected with the real world....

Nike+ Bands and Models Let’s start with the obvious. If you’ve seen the Apple Watch Nike+ you know that the bands are different than regular Apple Watch bands. They’re essentially just sport bands, but with stylistic perforations in them so they breathe a little better around your wrist. Two out of four also feature Nike’s signature volt yellow color. The Nike+ models are available in four color combinations: black/volt, black/cool gray, silver/volt and silver/white....

However, if you are sharing your computer, I also have a gut feeling that there is some amount of security breach associated with it. Some other user of the machine might just be able to access your files and activities by visiting the Jump List’s recent and frequent sections (shown below is an example). Be it this reason, or any other, there is a way to disable these items from showing on an application Jump List....

In the good old days of analog cameras, creating a double exposure was by no means an easy task. Right lighting condition was of the utmost importance. Plus, with automatic winding cameras, the effect was a little difficult to achieve since the film would automatically skip to the next frame. To add to it, it was an expensive affair, thanks to films. Down the years, plenty of things have changed, thanks to digital photography and advancement in the field of image editing....

Did you try updating your iPhone or iPad to the latest version of iOS 11? You tap the Download and Install option and nothing happens. You look closer only to find it grayed out. And, it stays that way no matter how much you tap on it. What’s Really Happening Mostly, it’s due to a stupid and outdated limitation regarding cellular data. But, there’s also another reason that can cause this problem....

What’s Canva, you ask? It’s like Photoshop but free, on the web, and incredibly easy to use. Of course, it’s not really Photoshop but it brings down the barrier of entry for the most common features. Canva is designed to create quick and awesome shareable posts that integrate images with text in an interesting way. Get a background or choose something premade from Canva, add text, edit it, make it pretty, and it’s ready to be shared with the world....

Citrify is one such tool that comes as both a web app and desktop tool. It lets you edit images and add some cool effects, which include halftone, flashback, watercolor, hulkify, obamify, sepia etc. To start the service, click on Launch Citrify button on their home page. It will open an application in a new browser window. You can load your own images and start editing. User interface is very simple and easy to use....

I’m a Google Chrome user and it’s been a long time since I have used the Firefox browser. So, I was curious to check what the hype was about when Firefox released Quantum last month. We have already shared how you can import all your bookmarks and history from Chrome to Firefox. The newly-released browser is claimed to be twice as fast as Firefox was six months ago and use 30% less memory than Google Chrome....

Just to be clear, FreeStudio All-in-one Converter is not a conventional video audio converter which simply converts your video or audio file from one format to another; it’s a whole new concept. Confused? Don’t worry, all your doubts will be cleared by the time we conclude this post. FreeStudio All-in-one Converter is basically a single software that bundles 44 different video & audio editor, converter and downloader applications all under one umbrella....

meeting I had to dig at least into a couple of menus to silence my phone. With my iPhone though, all I have to do is just flip the silence switch without even waking my iPhone up. Even in those cases though, the iPhone won’t be completely silent and still. By default, the iPhone is set up to vibrate when on silent mode, and also its keyboard will make click sounds every time you type with it....

Important note: There’s a cool giveaway at the end of this post so make sure you don’t leave reading the post midway. 🙂 Whatsoever guarantee they may give, there are certain vulnerabilities your data is exposed to with so many trespassers peeping into the network. As a computer user we tend to take measures like encrypting data for security. Unfortunately, we seem to have no choice but to trust the service provider when our data lies in the cloud....

Speaking of Google Calendar, Google has been updating its calendar offering with new designs and functions. On the other hand, Fantastical has already strengthened its foothold among iPhone users on the App Store. But if you had to pick one out of the two, which one would you choose? That’s not clear. In this post, we are comparing Google Calendar to Fantastical. The comparison will cover UI, functions, themes, third-party calendar support, price, and more....

We have covered the differences between the Samsung Contacts app and Google Contacts app in terms of availability, user interface, and features expected from a Contacts app. Let’s start the comparison. Availability One of the primary factors that differentiate both apps is availability. The Samsung Contacts app is limited to the Samsung Galaxy phones only. You cannot install it on other Android phones. Fortunately, you can install Google Contacts on any Android phone....

The XAPK files are package container for Android apps and very similar to the APK files. However, you can’t sideload these files onto your Android phone. So, how do XAPK files work? Worry not, we have figured that out for you. In this post, we will demonstrate how to install XAPK files on Android. What are XAPK Files Uploading apps into the Play Store isn’t an easy task, and app developers have to keep several things in mind while developing them....

So, it’s only fair that we pit both the fitness bands against each other. You can discover the salient features and functions to decide which one is more suitable for you. Design and Fit Let’s start with the design of the Xiaomi Mi Band 4. Similar to its predecessor, the Mi Band 4 has a rounded design. The panel sits lengthways along the wrist. You can easily change the panel if you want to pair a few colorful straps....

But first, you might wonder why you want to add a link to your Instagram content. Simply put, it’s a great way to drive traffic to your website, promote your products and services, and even direct your followers to specific posts and pages. Adding a link to your Instagram story or posts can increase engagement and ultimately lead to more conversions. So, let’s get started with the article! How to Add a Link to Instagram Story Migrating your follower from one social media account to another has been propagating for quite a while, instigating influencers to post more on social media....

But what if you could amplify the quality of your presentations for free on Canva? This post will show you how to add animation to Canva presentations on Mobile and Desktop. Add Animation in Canva Presentation on Desktop Just like how Canva offers a lot of editable templates for your social media posts, you also get to choose from many free templates for creating beautiful presentations. If you want to explore more options and unlock extra features, you can subscribe to Canva Pro, which costs $12....

While it is easy to add bookmarks to the toolbar in Firefox, there is no direct way to extend the toolbar. So that means creating another bookmarks toolbar just below the default one isn’t simple. Here is a screenshot of my Firefox bookmarks toolbar. As you can see, I’ve got various folders which contain a number of bookmarks, and honestly, one bookmarks toolbar isn’t enough for me. I need more visible rows instead of the drop-down menu at the end....

Earlier, you either needed the Snap Camera or a third-party extension to use virtual backgrounds in Google Meet. Fortunately, that has changed now. Google Meet supports using custom backgrounds along with the ability to blur the background as well. Wondering how to change the background in Google Meet on Android, iPhone, iPad, and computer? Find the answer here. Let’s start with computers first followed by mobile apps. How to Add Virtual Background in Google Meet on PC You can change the background before joining a video or during a video call....