A curious reporter from The Next Web decided to browse the metadata of the photo (which wasn’t that hard) and suddenly he knew that the photo was taken with an iPhone 4s on December 3rd, 2012 at exactly 12:26:00 PM. Oh and he also got precise longitude and latitude coordinates. All he had to do now was input those in any maps app and he had a map of the location....
But then I saw the Edge. And held the Edge. And yes, I even touched the gentle curves of its lithe and attractive body. Needless to say, no matter how outlandish the concept, the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge is one beautiful piece of hardware. And beyond its aesthetically pleasing exterior, the phone harbors quite a few delightful and unique features as well. Let’s take a look into what edges are all about, including the S6 Edge settings, whether they’re useful, and what functions edges might serve in the future....
Every battery can only sustain a finite number of charge and discharge cycles, after which it starts wearing off quickly. Two types of batteries — Lithium-ion and Lithium-polymer — are prominently used to power all new laptops worldwide and although they are built using different tech, they function in similar ways. A lithium-based battery can not be overcharged even if you leave it plugged in at all times because as soon as it is fully charged (100%), the internal circuit prevents further charging until there is a drop in the voltage....
Let’s start with the basics and see what Windows Snap feature is and then let’s check out the Snap Assist that would be a part of Windows 10. Understanding Windows Snap Feature Windows Snap is a Windows Management feature that helps while you are multitasking. Basically, if you don’t have a dual monitor setup for extended Windows, Windows Snap feature can provide some much-needed assistance. Suppose you are making a project and need to refer to an article on your browser, you can use Windows Snap rather than switching windows all the time....
control your Android phone even without the phone hardware buttons as long as your device is rooted . However if you need help in installing apps on your device without using the hardware keys (highly likely you will) then have a look at the article where I have shown how you can use ADB commands on Windows and control Android hardware buttons. This should help you reboot your phone and unlock it even if the device buttons aren’t working....
Find Someone’s Location Find My Friends has been around since iOS 6. Until El Capitan, the Mac OS hasn’t had a dedicated way of accessing someone’s location. That’s because it’s been under Details in Messages. To use this feature the person has to agree to share their location with you. On any Apple device running Messages, clicking or tapping Details will show you the location of your contact. If they haven’t agreed to share with you, there won’t be a map of their location....
While these types of crashes are common, they can leave you high and dry by putting your important unsaved data at risk. In such cases, there are several things you can do to get Chrome back to its glory and attain a seamless browsing experience. So without further ado, here are the 10 best solutions to fix Chrome crashes on Windows 10. 1. Close Unused Tabs If you’ve too many tabs open in Google Chrome, it may cause Chrome to run out of memory and crash or freeze....
Currently, Google Tasks doesn’t have a Windows app and the way Google has treated Keep, I don’t expect an app any time soon. You will have to access Google tasks from within the Gmail website and some other ways that are mentioned below. Thankfully, it’s not buried down but gets a prominent position at the right side in the new Gmail design. Although Google Tasks is a simple app, it is loaded with features....
For Macs though, video conversion software is not as abundant as for Windows users, and in most cases we end up thinking that the only way to convert video is through advanced software like Handbrake for example. Thankfully, there are some video conversion apps for Mac that are not only extremely easy to use, but that are also completely free and easy to find via the Mac App Store. Here is a look at the top 3 free and easiest-to-use video conversion apps for Mac users....
best PDF readers with the biggest list of features associated with them. But as all that glitters is not gold, it’s always better to look for a PDF reader which suits your needs . Even though they might have just a handful of features, they may be able accomplish that one task you perform every day quite well. Today we will see the top three PDF readers for Android depending upon usage, meaning different sets of tasks that users are likely to use it for and accordingly the right PDF reader for the purpose....
A typical MacBook battery replacement is costly to your wallet (it can cost up to $200). Instead, you can use the tricks below to limit battery charge, improve your MacBook battery health, and enjoy superior battery endurance. 1. Use Optimized Battery Charging Most MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models come with 1000 charging cycles. Every time your MacBook charges to 100%, macOS counts it as one cycle. Once your MacBook reaches 1000 cycles, you will notice shorter battery life....
For example, what do you do when your Word document has several images, and you need to save one or a few of them as individual files? Microsoft Word may not have provided specific ways to do this, but there are certain ways to achieve this feat. We will show you three of them in this post. Manually Save Individual Images This is the perfect method to use when you only have a few images in the document....
But Dashboard widgets are ugly and completely dependent on web languages like HTML and JavaScript. On the other hand, Notification Center widgets are more integrated with the OS. This means they are great at system monitoring. And while there are great menu bar apps for this, if you don’t want an ever present reminder of system information, these Notification Center widgets will just be a left swipe away. Note: To know more about what Notification Center widgets are and how to enable them, check out our write up on the default NC widgets in Yosemite....
Instead of posting a tweet, status update, or Instagram caption, you or your brand have a much higher chance of engagement if you do it with an image included. Here are some stats, courtesy of Buffer. Today we’ll take a look at how you can create such images on the web, quickly, and for free. 1. Spruce Spruce is probably the easiest way to spice up your images. It’s not the most versatile or feature rich web tool though....
The Microsoft Store (previously known as Windows Store) is an integral part of any Windows-powered computer. It’s a must-have for several reasons. By default, the Microsoft Store comes pre-installed with the Windows operating system and houses thousands of free as well as paid apps. However, some users reported online that the Microsoft Store went missing on their Windows 10 computer. The majority of affected users reported that the Microsoft Store went missing after a recent OS update....
Now that smartphones, which are more beloved to us than our PCs, lack a physical keyboard. so it becomes displeasing to move around the text on such a small screen using our fingers. Sure, you can just tap on the text to move the cursor there but at times, either the text box is small or tapping on the screen doesn’t produce the desired result. What do you do then?...
A desk pad spruces up your work from home setup and offers a required grip for your accessories. You also don’t need any mouse pad as your mouse will work fine with a desk pad. We have cherry-picked the top five desk pads to use on your desk. Let’s talk about them. But first, Create more space on your desk with these affordable monitor arms Manage the wires of your computer with these cable management accessories...
These Gigabit switches support a theoretical speed of up to 1,000 Mbps (1 Gbps) and let you send and receive data (Duplex) all at the same time. The best part is that most Ethernet switches require almost no special setup and configuration. You need to make sure that it’s powered on and connected to the router, and that’s about it. You can then go ahead and connect devices to Ethernet cables via a quality CAT 6 cable....
As for SHAREit, we have talked about SHAREit alternatives for Android. But what about iPhone and Windows users? iPhone and Mac users already enjoy a tight integration of the Apple ecosystem with AirDrop function. But iPhone and Windows users have to rely on iTunes to transfer files offline. Dealing with iTunes with cables and not-so-great UI/UX can be a cumbersome experience for the end-users. And here is where the file-sharing software comes in....
And because more people are beginning to realize the promising health benefits of essential oils and buying diffusers to use them, both the essential oil and diffuser markets have witnessed a significant spike in growth over the past couple of years. Asides from providing pleasurable scents to the environment, studies have shown that some common essential oils help boost energy levels, aide digestion, improve focus, boost immunity, treat certain skin conditions, and lots more....
