Using VLC you can do many creative things with your videos and one of the examples that we have already seen is its ability to cut video clips. I’m sure you’ll appreciate the ease with which it gets the job done without any hassle whatsoever. Important Note: We have written an amazing guide on VLC called The Ultimate Guide to VLC Media Player. It’s available as a beautiful page as well as a downloadable ebook....
Just the monetary value of these devices should be enough cause of concern if this were to happen to any of us, but if we also consider the sheer amount of personal, sensitive information that an iPhone or iPad (or any other smartphone or tablet for that matter) carries, then in most cases they will be considered priceless by their owners. This is only natural of course, since the average person uses his/her smartphone and tablet for:...
What exactly are extensions? If you’ve used Chrome or Firefox on your desktop you already know about them. Extensions are little pieces of code that add functionality and inter-app communication. For example, after installing the Pocket extension in Chrome on PC, you can click the extension icon to send the current page to your Pocket queue. Easy. Until now, this wasn’t possible with iOS. But since this is Apple and iOS is mobile, the implementation of extensions is different from what you and I have known....
If you notice carefully, the example I gave above is for a guest. That is for someone who needs your computer for a temporary period. So I suppose you’ve got an idea about what the guest mode is all about. But don’t assume just yet, there’s more to it than meets the eye. So let’s dive deep into the guest mode on Chrome and know more about it. What is Chrome’s Guest Mode Google Chrome lets you create multiple profiles where important details such as bookmarks, history, passwords, etc....
The Screen Time function works across all the devices using the same iCloud account. For example, if you have set an hour time limit for the PUBG game on iPhone and iPad, then the Screen Time calculates a total one hour for both devices connected with a single iCloud account. To understand how the Screen Time Passcode works, you need to check all the Screen Time functions and set them accordingly....
Google Chrome, the world’s most popular web browser, did add ways to declutter the browsing experience. By making some changes in Settings and taking appropriate measurements, you can completely stop or allow only the relevant notifications from the Google Chrome browser. In this post, we will talk about all the possible scenarios explaining why you are getting notifications from Google Chrome and how to change it. We will cover Google Chrome on desktop as well as its mobile apps on Android and iOS....
Compared to other browsers, Chrome also lacks major privacy-related features. You will surely miss Safari’s ability to use content blockers. Or the always-on Private Browsing mode in Brave. But don’t worry. You can still safeguard your privacy while using Chrome at least to a certain extent. Let’s check out how. 1. Clear Browsing Data Chrome saves tiny bits of information called cookies to your iPhone. Cookies help websites remember your log-in sessions and preferences so that you don’t have to start all over from scratch each time you revisit them....
After looking around, I came across several reasons as to why Google Docs fails to download documents. An outdated web cache, insufficient file permissions, and improperly configured browser settings can all contribute to the issue. That said, let’s take a look at several troubleshooting tips that worked for me and help you quickly get things back on track. 1. Enable Multiple File Downloads As a security measure, Chrome prevents sites from downloading files one after another....
We’ve gathered 10 websites that are great for finding free audiobooks. Some of these sites include paid books, but they all have a good enough selection of freely available works for your pleasure. 1. AudioBooksForFree.com The name says it all. Visit AudioBooksForFree for tons of audiobook downloads. Find titles in both fiction and non-fiction with an entirely separate section on books for children. Here are some the categories that are provided:...
However, that’s not all that the Word Online has to offer. You’d be surprised by the number of features that the online version of Word packs. In this post, you will find 11 tips and tricks to get the most out of Microsoft Word Online. And worry not, we won’t cover the usual tricks related to Word. But before we begin, let’s see the difference between the offline and online variant....
While it helps to create a global community, it also comes with a major challenge – how to keep the code in sync? A robust revision control system can go a long way in helping developers in their day to day tasks. Along with the obvious benefit of storing the code in one secure place, it also has the key advantage that anybody from the team can get access to the code or their module and pull out code based on their work/modules....
These may not all be actual images taken by man-made telescopes, or our exploring rovers, but they are all breathtaking. Space may not look as intimidating once it’s a part of your device, as a wallpaper. Or so we hope. So go on ahead, pick the one you liked the most. Do let us know in the comments if you’d like to see similar posts on space and related topics....
The alarms also work on Google Assistant smart displays. Interestingly, you can even set a music alarm, stop the alarm from your phone, and do many other cool things. Let’s get started with tips to use alarms on Google Home. Note: You can use your preferred wake words such as Hey Google. For the sake of convenience, we have mentioned Okay Google in the post. 1. How to Set an Alarm on Google Home You can use various voice commands to set the alarm on Google Home speakers....
With the Lollipop update, Google has made it easier to take photos directly from the lock screen, but still you need to turn on the phone from sleep mode and slide the lock screen before the camera initializes. Yes! We are talking about fraction of seconds here, because that’s what it takes for the moment to pass. The two apps I am going to talk about today will help you save those micro-seconds before you click the photo....
You can use these fonts in all the Microsoft Office applications and even in image editing software like Photoshop. So let’s see how you can install Google Web Fonts on your Windows 10 PC. You can achieve this in 2 ways. 1. Manually Install Google Fonts Head over to the Google Web Fonts website. You’ll find a scrollable list of fonts with the live preview. Now choose the ones that you like and add them to your collection....
Turning back the clock: In the past, we had shared some great guides and articles on incognito mode. Here are some must-reads.Is Chrome’s Incognito Mode Really Private? 4 Things to Know About itHow to Instantly Switch a Chrome Tab to Incognito (Private) ModeHow to Open Links Directly in Incognito on Android (Chrome and Firefox) 1. Temporary Incognito History Sometimes browsing in incognito mode gets too deep that we feel the need of having a history of opened links....
apps for the Mac that try to replace it , and it is also an important part of iOS . In this entry, we’ll take a look at a few very interesting and useful tips for you to get the most out of Spotlight on your Mac and get things done more efficiently. Ready? Let’s start. 1. Use Boolean Operators for More Accurate Searches Spotlight is a fairly intelligent utility, and just like with some math operations, it allows you to use boolean operators like AND or NOT to get far more accurate results....
Smart home gadgets and appliances include light bulbs, home monitoring systems, locks, motion sensors and more. They tend to work with your smartphone and can automate and integrate all together to make your home life easy and effortless. As 2016 comes to an end, the trend of smart homes is only just beginning. I started my smart home earlier this year with my first purchase: Philips Hue lights. I contemplated for a while because they’re pricey, but have no regrets....
Energy efficiency power strips do not mean power accessories with energy monitoring features. Sure, you can view how much energy you have saved/spent, but that’s about it. On the other hand, you can enjoy finer control over energy consumption with the smart power strips. With features such as schedule, sleep, and timer, you can control the times when the devices switch on. Besides that, some power strips come with nifty stand-by features....
We have a solution for that — Habit Tracking apps. Both the App Store and Play Store are filled with various habit tracker apps. These apps can be beneficial in tracking routines such as taking medicines, walks, brushing teeth at night, watering the plants, etc. These are just some of the scenarios to use any habit tracking app. In this post, we will walk you through the top five habit tracker apps for iOS and Android....
