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Another reason as to why you should seriously consider improving learning touch typing is the productivity boost you will gain (as implied above) by being able to cram a lot more actual work in a set amount of time. Additionally, typing without looking at the keyboard also improves accuracy, since you will instead focus on the screen and the words you are writing instead of on your Mac’s keyboard. Thankfully, with the release of the Mac App Store, a lot of little, unknown Mac apps have been able to achieve some recognition due to their convenience and cheap prices....

Available in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB sizes, the WD My Passport SSD is a super-svelte external SSD and, as one would expect, a bit on the expensive side. My emphasis is on the design because it isn’t every day that you see an external SSD that fits into the palm of your hand easily. However, the size isn’t the only feature that matters when you think of investing in an external drive....

Every device that has an IP rating offers some level of protection against dust and water. More importantly, an IP-rated device does not necessarily mean that they are ‘waterproof’ or ‘dustproof. Once you read this article, you will understand more about IP ratings and make an informed decision when purchasing a device for its water and dust resistance. What Is the Meaning of IP Ratings There are set standards to rate a device on the protection it offers against various elements....

To understand what it is and why we need to enable it, we must understand the basics. How Sharing on YouTube Works YouTube allows anyone to share a video on their website or blog by embedding it using an iframe code. You just copy and paste the code, and the video will appear on the page. The visitor won’t even have to leave the site to watch it. No need to click through to YouTube....

Some third-party developers have been abusing the open nature of Android OS. The Google Play Store is filled with third-party call recording apps that might violate privacy and security by letting users record calls without the recipient’s consent. Google finally pulled the plug and removed required permissions that let apps record calls. Call Recording is a Tricky Subject User privacy laws vary from one region to another. That’s why you see Android-based phone makers or OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) like Samsung offer the call recording feature only in a handful of countries while disabling the same in the US and other parts of the world....

Instead, I chose to go for a dual boot of Windows 10 along with my default OS Windows 7 just so that I have a backup to go to in case things go haywire. However, a few days back, after almost a month after the release of Windows 10, it’s my default and the only operating system installed on my system. Some of you might still be in a state of dilemma whether to go for the Windows 10 upgrade or not....

WebEx is owned and operated by Cisco, a leader in the space for several years. They offer a host of other IT services (both hardware and software). Zoom is a newcomer that saw crazy growth in the last few weeks and was unable to keep up with the rise in demand. There have been multiple reports of hacks and security lapses with the team scrambling to release security updates — more on that below....

Pin Tab is a feature in Chrome that helps you reduce the tab size to just a favicon. Right click on a tab and click on Pin Tab to get it done. Simple. Here is what the Gmail tab looks like when you pin it. You could also drag tabs towards the left to pin them automatically. Certainly useful when you’ve got some tabs permanently open. Instead of have them taking up space, you can shrink them to the corner....

Samsung’s One UI software is filled with useful tweaks to customize performance on the phone. Let’s go through them and make it feel faster. 1. Remove Third-Party Themes Samsung offers a dedicated theme store to tweak app icons, AOD (always-on-display), and the phone’s overall look. When you use a graphics-intensive theme on your Samsung phone, you might feel lag in day-to-day tasks. It’s time to go back to the default theme, which is best optimized for your phone....

Windows users have reported issues like podcast queue not loading, playback error, app crashing mid-playback, etc. In line with this, if you’re facing a similar problem with podcasts, follow the listed fixes. Tip: Before starting, make sure the selected podcast is available in your country. To do that, simply change your country/region settings and try playing the podcast again. 1. Restart Windows Device Restarting your Windows device can help in fixing app errors by clearing device memory, doing away with temporary files, and restarting apps....

Whether it’s the inner turmoil of Jin Sakai, the sword duels, or the amazing landscape, this game has managed to settle in our hearts for good. After all, games with good storylines are a rare thing to come by these days. Based on this immense love that we have for this open-world game, we have assembled some of the best high-res wallpapers from Ghost of Tsushima that will do justice to the high-end gaming monitor of yours....

A few days back we had covered a post on how to get the Google Assistant on any Android phone. Today we’ll be presenting a few Google Assistant tips for power users. Let’s jump right on. 1. Smart Unlock Smart lock is one of the key features that make any Android phone what it is. And what if you can take it a bit further? Say Hi to the smart voice unlock....

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....

What if it was stolen or misplaced? How do you (remotely) unlink your Google account without having access to the device? Thankfully, Google allows you to remove old phones connected to your account if your device is missing or you suspect that your account has been compromised from another device. To check all the devices connected to your Google account, and unlink/remove old phones, follow the steps below. How to Remove Old Phone From Google Account on Mobile If you recently bought a new smartphone, you can remotely unlink and remove the former device on your new phone....

Add to that that on iOS, you can only see one app at a time on your screen, which means that if you want to view or work with several files stored across various services, you will have to juggle between apps quite a lot. Thankfully, this problem is nothing to be afraid of with the arrival of apps like doctape Viewer and doctape – files to go! for iPhone....

While installing ROMs takes a few minutes as long as the bootloader in unlocked and a recovery is installed, it’s the initial setup and the apps that takes most of the time. Installing the backed up apps, from the server or a local computer can take a while installing manually. Titanium Backup provides an option for uninterrupted batch installation, but the cost for the feature is around $5.99 which is pretty high....

Samsung Note 10.1 , which was otherwise pretty cool, kept troubling me with app sorting. If you have used TouchWiz you might have noticed that there is no way a user can arrange the apps in any order automatically. Also, as old programs are uninstalled, gaps are created in the app drawer which are not filled up unless a new app is installed. That was enough for me to look into some alternatives available on the Play Store....

Smart bike locks are available in many different forms. While some let you unlock the bike via Bluetooth, other locks alert you via phone notifications. But unlike smart home locks, they are not controlled by voice commands. At the same time, the app doesn’t give you the flexibility to unlock it from afar. You’ll have to be within the Bluetooth range. They are smart in the sense that they give you a couple of additional options more than the conventional locks....

Thankfully, converting a PowerPoint presentation from the PPTX or PPT format to the KEY format is quite easy. Perhaps even easier than you think. So without any further ado, let’s go through three easy ways to help you do that. 1. Use ZamZar On Windows, the most convenient way to convert a PowerPoint presentation to the Keynote format is to use an online file conversion service. ZamZar was our pick for a couple of reasons; the service has been around for almost 15 years, and there were no other reputable file converters that could perform PPTX to KEY conversions....

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....