We’ve already talked about downloading torrents on a Mac. In this most, we’ll go into a bit more details on what torrents are, how they work and how to download them on Windows. The Simplest Explanation of Torrents Each file that is in the process of being downloaded is shared across a large number of users. Each user in this network of downloaders is downloading a file and also sharing it with others by uploading a piece of it....
Although it seems like a light application, unique tabs on Google Chrome use up a lot of CPU memory with each tab opening up a new process. Google Chrome is simple to use, loads web pages quickly and has an amazing number of extensions to expand its productivity but can really hog your CPUs memory more than any other browser is capable of. Just like your desktop, Google Chrome has its own task manager where you can see what all tabs are running and how much memory are they consuming....
Popular social networking services like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr and many more are already banned by the Great Firewall of China and WhatsApp might soon join the list. The crackdown on VPN services on the Apple app store confirms that the government is looking to control how their citizens use the internet. Following the new cyber security law implemented last month, the government has been on a spree to stop services that they can not really control....
There are two kinds of gadgets: One that become really popular really fast with the (much deserved) hype, like the iPhone, and other that become really popular really fast without the hype. Chromecast is clearly in the second category. Millions of these tiny devils are already in the market. And not without reason. Media streaming devices have existed before but Chromecast is one of a kind. When Guiding Tech writer Khamosh started playing around with it, he immediately realized that this amazing device needs an amazing guide....
The V20 is a considerable upgrade over its predecessor, the V10. Both the devices come with the same 32 and 64GB variants, 4GB RAM, same display units — both primary and secondary — but the V20 is lighter and slimmer than its predecessor. Here we take a look at five more features where the V20 comes out on top. A Snappier Chipset The new device by LG comes with a Snapdragon 820 SOC which clocks at 2....
I was a vivid user of the same for almost a couple of months before unboxing the new Honor 9 that arrived at our office a few weeks ago. From the moment I laid my hands on it, it was love at first sight. If you ask me, Honor 9 is truly a work of art and it’s tough not to fall for it. Also, when you look at the comparison between the prices and the specifications, the Honor 9 can very well contend the OnePlus 5....
DuckDuckGo is one of the most popular names when it comes to non-intrusive searching, and while only time will tell whether those claims stay true, it’s the best you’ve got compared to its bigger peer (read Google). On Android, however, Google likes to maintain dominance with no direct way to add new search engines directly. So, can you do anything about it? Fortunately, yes. DuckDuckGo has a nifty option that makes adding the privacy-oriented search engine to Chrome a breeze....
However, providing your password and the code from your 2FA method during every sign-in gets tiring. One way to save time and effort is by creating a list of trusted devices that can skip this step on your Google Account. If you lose the trusted device, you can also remove it from your Google Account to maintain your data security. Here are the steps to do so: How to Add a Trusted Device to Your Google Account Your trusted devices need to belong only to you....
While there’s no direct option to superscript or subscript text in the Google Docs toolbar, doing so isn’t that difficult either. In this guide, we’ll cover superscript and subscript text, how to use them, and ways to add/remove them in Google Docs are. What Are Superscript and Subscript Superscript is the numbers or letters formatted to sit slightly above the regular text line. This kind of text indicates ordinal numerals, mathematical functions, or footnote or endnote numbers in a document....
Not only it’s a time-taking process but it also leads to a lot of redundancy. As an answer to this ever going issue, Google has launched a new app called Backup and Sync for Mac and PC. This app will back up all the files and folders in Google Drive and Google Photos and create an image of your Drive on your computer so that all your files are under one single roof....
But what if you didn’t have to? That’s what Input, a free app from developer Matt Healy LLC sets out to do. Let’s take a look at how much (if at all) they succeed at it. A Different Perspective The basic premise behind Input is using command lines to interact with different services. At its heart, the app integrates with other apps and various web services, which allow it (after you give your consent and sign up of course) to perform actions on your behalf....
Fonts make or break the look of your phone. A huge font on a small screen looks as hideous as a small font on a 6-inch screen. To make sure your phone doesn’t suffer from such aesthetic epilepsy, let’s find out how you can change fonts on your Android device without rooting it. There are mainly two ways to change your fonts and your choice of method depends on what phone you’re using....
Let’s get this out of the way first — iTunes doesn’t provide any built-in means or settings to change your default backup location. And judging from the recently released iTunes Windows Store app, that likely won’t happen anytime in the near future either. Not good news if you use a low capacity SSD for your operating system and a larger hard disk drive for other purposes. However, don’t give up hope just yet....
installing Windows 8 (the preview builds ), right before the setup is about to make your PC ready it asks you whether you would like to use a local account or the Microsoft account to administer the computer. If you choose the Microsoft account, you will have to provide your Windows login credentials, and you would be able to sync all your settings, Metro Apps from the stores and SkyDrive files seamlessly....
Change Profile Icon on iPhone The Prime Video app on your iPhone is quite capable enough to let you make changes to your profile, including your picture. Here’s how you can change profile icon in the Prime Video app on your iPhone. These steps are also applicable to iPad users. Step 1: Open the Prime Video app on your iPhone. Step 2: Tap the profile icon at the bottom-right corner....
Laptop to differentiate between another on a network called Desktop . Similarly, if an entire family or company is on the same network, using their name or department is a common practice. We’ll look at two ways to change the computer name of a local computer and also how to make a change remotely, within a local network, for if you’re a system admin with the desire to change a computer name short of having to gain physical access....
Here are the step by step instructions to delete all events from your calendar and start from scratch. 1.Sign in to Google Calendar. 2. Click on “Settings” link on the top right. Click on “Calendars” tab. Under “Calendar” tab you will find “Delete” link on the extreme right of your calendar name. Click on it. A small delete window will pop up asking you to confirm the deletion of all events from your primary calendar....
There are three things we look for in a document converter – accuracy, control over the layout, and speed. Let’s pit the freeware called Flip PDF to Word against these three benchmarks and see how it’s document conversion engine fares. Flip PDF to Word is a 1.06 MB download and it supports conversion to Microsoft Office Word 2003/2007/2010 documents. The interface is intuitive and gives you the option to pick one of the three available modes to convert your PDF files to Word....
One reason to add a list could be to ask multiple-choice questions to the users, allowing them to choose an answer based on their preference. This can also be used to collect feedback, for example. Whatever your use case, creating a drop-down list and editing it later is super easy in both web browser and mobile version of Google Sheets. Let’s begin. Create Drop-Down List in Google Sheets in Web App We tried the Edge browser on a Windows machine and you can use this any browser on both Windows and Mac....
After setting up a group, you can pop it into the email and mail a single message to several people a a time. To be clear, all the terms such as Contact Group, Contact List, Email group, or Distribution list are the same. So, don’t get confused among them. It’s important for every Outlook user when he/she plans to send a mass email to a group of recipients, including employees, co-workers, or friends....
