instant messaging tools and services have some feature that allows you to appear offline to or block a contact totally. It is infact an essential feature by virtue of which you can get rid of annoying contacts i.e. even while you are online, the given contacts will not be able to reach you. Same is the case with Google talk (Gtalk), if you block a contact it would never show up on your list again....
Typically, a logo should be made from a professional designer. But if your resources are limited and you are a good designer yourself, you can try the tools available to you. No. We aren’t talking about Photoshop or GIMP. You can create a logo in the preinstalled paint app of your Windows 10 system. The new paint app, known as Paint 3D is an upgraded version of MS Paint. If you are wondering, how’s that possible?...
Recently we covered an article on how to disable taskbar thumbnail preview and we asked you to keep a watch for more tips and tricks on thumbnail previews. Here’s one. This will help you change the size of thumbnails (preferably make it bigger) if you do not like the default. This has to be done through a registry hack, so be sure that you want to continue with this trick....
Back Up Your Contacts and Calendars Apple has a full guide to backing up your contacts and calendars here. This backup is peace-of-mind since we’ll overwrite the current data on your devices with your backed up data. I recommend doing a manual backup by exporting the data and specifying the date and time of the copy. Accidentally Delete a Contact or Calendar Item from iCloud? You can restore it from iCloud’s web interface....
There are various ways to launch the Terminal application on Mac. We have discussed them in detail here. If you are trying out Terminal for the first time, check out the three useful Terminal commands every Mac user must know. That said, let’s begin. Quick Tip: If you are on this article only to find out how to add the Terminal app on the dock, jump to the 6th method....
Recover Deleted Photos on Samsung Gallery The default Gallery app on Galaxy phones is amazing. It’s feature-packed with excellent photos editing and organization functions. The app also comes with a handy Recycle bin to find and recover deleted photos. Follow the steps below to find and recover deleted media from the Samsung Gallery app on Galaxy phones. Step 1: Open the Gallery app on your phone. Step 2: Tap on the hamburger menu and select Recycle bin....
Google dominates the global search engine market with over 90 percent of share. The search engine is the default search option on iOS, Android, and Mac. Even desktop browsers like Safari also opt for Google as the go-to search provider. The company tracks a user’s every movement, activity, and search queries to target personalized ads and make their services better with all the collected data. Google was accused of tracking the user location on Android, even when it’s turned off....
We did talk about a tool called KumoSync that enabled real time local documents sync with Google Docs , and it works well if you just want to work on your Google Docs files offline and have them synced to your online account without any hassles. But if you want more, we have got just the right tool for you. Insync is a simple application that gives you the ability to sync your Google Docs files across all the connected devices and actually use its storage like any other cloud storage tool, like Dropbox or SugarSync....
As the two-step verification is available internationally and not limited to just smartphones, everyone can now use the feature to secure their accounts. So let’s gets started! Enabling Two-Step Verification in Dropbox Step 1: Sign in to your Dropbox account and open your Dropbox security settings. Step 2: In Dropbox security settings page, scroll down to Account sign in section to find Two-step verification settings. It will be disabled by default....
These days, the issue is more real because even the simple photos take up a few MBs in size. And if you attach a couple of them, you run out of space easily. And the same can be said about video files. So, what do you do in situations like this? Well, don’t lose all hope.Some nifty ways can help you transfer large files through Outlook 365. In this post, we will see some of the best ones....
Chromecast the ultra-cheap $35 dongle that allows you to quickly stream content from your Android devices (and even the PC) right over to your big-screen television. If you like the idea of being able to quickly push online content from your mobile device to your TV, then Chromecast is certainly worth the money. But did you know you can get (nearly) the same functionality for absolutely free? You read that right....
The good thing about this process is that it’s easy and simple. Just ensure that the Wi-Fi network is strong in the vicinity of the digital photo frame. For now, Aura gives us two options. You can either set the Aura Carver as your own or for family & friends. As noted earlier, both setup process is straightforward and is aided by the companion app—Aura Frames. Download Aura Frames from Google Play Download Aura Frames from App Store Now that’s settled, here’s how to set up the Aura Carver digital photo frame....
To protect your identity and other sensitive information from all these, you need to secure your browsing, especially when using a public WiFi network. The ideal solution is using a VPN which we have already covered on several instances. But what if you are behind office, library or school firewall? While VPN will work (sometimes) but the services are paid and the free ones have dark sides. SSH tunnelling is one of the alternative to this which enables you to bypass a restrictive firewall without getting caught....
If you have previously used document sharing in Google docs, you will find sharing on Google Drive more or less similar. The interface is simple, minimalist and easy in approach. So let’s see how you can share your files on Google Drive with others. File Sharing in Google Drive Step 1: Open your Google Drive account and upload the files you want to share using Google Drive. If the files are already uploaded to your account, select them and click the Share icon at the top....
how to create a Photo Stream and share it with a friend or with specific groups people . However, there are other ways too in which you can share publicly any photo streams you create. For example, you can share any new photo stream by publishing it on the internet at Apple’s iCloud website. There are two ways to do this. Let’s take a look at both. When Creating Your Photo Stream Step 1: Create a Photo Stream by tapping Photo Stream on your Photos app and tapping the “+” icon at the top left corner of the screen....
With the help of sync feature, you can easily transfer notes to other devices. If you are using PC, you can create a new note and the same will be reflected on your Android app as well. Here’s how to go about it. How to Sync ColorNote Notes From Android to PC Not many people know that ColorNote has a dedicated tool for Windows PC. Available in the Windows app store, you can use it on Windows 8 and higher versions....
But since these URLs only contain a shortened alpha-numeric link with little or no indication of the website it redirects to — unless it’s a customised one with the website’s name — it becomes really hard to judge whether the shortened link is legitimate or not. Here are a few online services which will help you trace the redirect address of the shortened URL and ascertain that you’re having a safe browsing experience and aren’t being led to a phishing site....
Though you could track your sleep patterns before, Apple hasn’t integrated these functions by default until watchOS7 and iOS 14. Although this feature does come in handy, it’s not impressive, at least for now. Hence, we thought of compiling two ways to track your sleep habits and patterns using the Apple Watch. The first one uses the native app, while in the second method, we explore a third-party app that gives a whole new meaning to sleep tracking....
Switching from Android to Android phone can be painless as you are probably using the same Gmail ID to sync notes, tasks, contacts, and apps. When switching from Android to iPhone, you need to use relevant tools to make the transition as smooth as possible. In this post, we will talk about easy ways to transfer contacts from Android to iPhone. We will also mention adding Outlook contacts to iPhone....
But now, Netflix has developed a new Profile Transfer feature that lets you enjoy your personalized content differently. This post will discuss this feature and show you how to transfer your Netflix Profile to a new account. What Is the Benefit of This Feature Many users share a Netflix account to watch content by creating different user profiles. This new feature will let people create separate membership profile to move out from the Netflix Family and transfer profile data to a new account or profile....
