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iPhoto , Safari, QuickTime, Disk Utility, GarageBand, iMovie, Messages, Reminders and more. Each of these apps could easily cost dozens of dollars if they were for sale, yet Apple puts all of them on every new Mac. Of all these and more though, Spotlight (Apple’s launcher and search assistant) is the one utility that is easily the most used by many, which makes it extremely important. However, for many Mac users (myself included) Spotlight doesn’t perform as reliably as it should....

On Discord, polls can help gauge the interest of community members on certain topics through votes and reactions. There are two ways to create a poll on Discord: emojis reactions or a poll bot. Here’s how to use either method. Creating a Poll Using Emojis A simple way to initiate a poll on Discord is by using Emoji reactions to receive responses on certain topics. You can consider the emoji counts as the votes from server members’ views on the topics....

However, if you’ve been copying and pasting things one at a time, there is another way to do it efficiently. We show you the two best ways to enable and use the clipboard on your Samsung Galaxy phone. Let’s start. 1. Use Samsung Keyboard You can use One UI’s native clipboard if Samsung Keyboard is your default keyboard app. The clipboard feature comes pre-enabled, and you can access it differently....

But not everyone is able to tame this ninja. As we were discussing the fact on GT, Khamosh mentioned that, “ES is great but it’s a geek’s pride thing” and I couldn’t agree more. Indeed, ES File Explorer is feature packed, but the packaging was not done correctly and new users often get lost trying to figure out the features. So today, I am going to talk about two simple, yet feature rich (to an extent) File Explorer apps for your Android....

Online social networks like Facebook and YouTube have literally no limits when it comes to video size. But messaging services like WhatsApp and Hike have certain limitations, and the HD videos you record from your phone can be a little too much for them to handle. Also, from what I’ve seen, people like to send videos to individuals through these messaging services rather than publishing them on the web. Therefore, to ease things up for you, today I am going to talk about two completely free video compressing apps for Android that can make the task of reducing video size a walk in the park....

Apart from the smart home advantage, door sensors (or window sensors) add to the security of your house by quickly alerting with an alarm or a smartphone notification. However, contact door sensors are rarely independent devices. They need a hub or a bridge to function. The good news is that the hub supports various other smart home devices as well, and you can slowly add devices to build your smart home network....

What I don’t like is using the Twitter web client in a browser. Let’s face it. It’s not that impressive and lacks numerous functions than the ones found in the third-party apps available in the market. While Twitter seems to be ignoring its presence on Windows platform entirely, there are a few open source Twitter clients available to help you out. Especially, so that you do not miss Elon Musk’s latest tirade....

Canva is a popular online destination for creating graphics and simpler things like making logos and watermarks. Also, the service offers an extensive library of elements, templates, and a drawing tool, which you can use to add borders to images and videos. We shall talk about all three of those methods and more in this post. So, without further ado, let’s get right to it. 1. Use Elements Canva offers you several elements to add borders to the images....

In this post, we will tell you how to remove smiley from your images. The same concept can be used to remove text and other objects without Photoshop. However, it’s important to know that removing the smiley will not replace it with the original background. It will be swapped with the surrounding background that will make it look like an unedited photo. Let’s check out the three ways to remove emojis online from your pictures without downloading any software....

like Twitter has pushed people away from dedicated news reader services and applications. Even worse, not only was Google Reader the most popular free news reader service, it also served as the backend for several important desktop and mobile applications like Reeder and others. So, where to go after Google Reader closes at the end of June 2013? Which services are the most reliable? Which will support third party applications?...

That’s why in this entry, we will show you three really neat hidden features of Yosemite that will definitely prove handy if you are an avid Mac user. Let’s get started. Screen Sharing Via Messages While this feature is really neat, it was barely mentioned when Apple presented Yosemite some time ago. With this feature, you are able to share screens with anyone via the Messages app. To enable this, all you have to do is click on Details at the top right of a person’s message window....

iTunes and the iWork suite of apps are great examples of this, as is iPhoto, Apple’s photo management app. However, in most cases we tend to have countless photos in our iPhoto libraries, and in just a short period of time it is very easy to lose track of the photos that are really important to us. To help solve this, here are a few tips that will get you on track organizing your event photos in iPhoto....

File Explorer with tabs support let you shuffle between several open tabs instead of dealing with multiple open windows. Some of the Windows 10 File Explorer alternatives offer a straightforward interface that translates into an easy transition. At the same time, they come with a bevy of useful features to ease your work. So, what are we waiting for? Let’s check out some of the best file explorers with tabs for Windows 10....

The best part about DisplayPort connections is that the higher bandwidth ensures almost no compression, especially when it comes to high-resolution content. So, if you have a duo of 4K monitors and an equally powerful laptop that you want to connect, check our recommendation for the best USB-C docking stations with DisplayPort. But before that, Here are the best Dis­play­Port 1.4 cables that you can buyLooking for HDMI to Dis­play­Port adapters?...

Although there are about 8 different ways to take screenshots on a Windows computer, some users still struggle with it. For many people, the screenshot shortcut commands don’t execute any action. And when they do, the captured screenshots are nowhere to be found. Does that happen with you too? Read this guide to learn how to get your Windows PC to take screenshots without any complication. Usually, this issue occurs when a background app is interfering with your PC’s screenshot operations....

In recent months, a few additions have been added to make it even more awesome. It still is a great app, responsive as ever no matter what Android phone you’re using. Let’s look at these additions, though, shall we. 1. Timeline This is a feature which we’ve seen on Facebook and whether you love it or hate it, Google has decided it’s going to add it to its Maps app as well....

However, removing the startup password on Windows 11 isn’t ideal. Of course, it eliminates one extra step when logging into your PC and makes logging into your Windows 11 PC efficient. But it also puts your computer’s security in jeopardy. If you still wish to stick to your decision, we will discuss all the aspects of disabling passwords in Windows 11 in this article. Let’s begin. 1. How to Remove Login Password on Windows 11 Using User Accounts Panel This is one of the most commonly used methods for removing the login password in Windows 11....

While this might seem like a recipe for chaos, it’s also an opportunity to fine tune your music experience just the way you like it. And thanks to Android’s open nature, that’s not so hard. Below we’ll discuss an awesome way to look up lyrics, how you can ask Google Now voice search to play you songs, how to customize the equalizer to your taste, and control playback using the volume and headset buttons....

Fortunately, developers have created a range of alternative apps that you can download. Some of the best Weather apps like Carrot Weather are paid. But you’ll also find a decent number of free options. If you’re looking for a free best weather apps for Mac, we have compiled a list of them besides the default version. 1. ClassicWeather ClassicWeather is a no-frills weather app that doesn’t work too differently from the Apple version....

Like traditional laptop backpacks, these bags also have dedicated compartments for your laptop and other accessories. And yes, there’s a dedicated rain cover to keep everything away from harm’s way. If you want your laptop to stay safe from rain water damage, here are your top recommendations for the best laptop backpacks with rain covers. But before that, Take a look at these vertical laptop standsAdd more functionality to your laptop with these multi-port USB-C hubs...