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One obvious point that popped up in the discussion again and again was whether Microsoft did the right thing by removing the start menu as most of the people who will run Windows 8 are still on desktops and laptops, and the metro style interface that caters to tablet owners mainly probably won’t be liked by the longtime Windows users who are accustomed to the good old start menu. Well, the good thing about Windows is that there’s never a dearth of hacks and tweaks that can make your Windows behave the way you want....

Unlike the earlier times when CDs and illegal downloads dominated the process of getting hold of songs, streaming services like Saavn, Gaana and Apple Music today are ubiquitous with mobile users. In our previous article, we have compared different music streaming services. However, what if you want to go old-school and build a music collection? Remember those 80-GB iPod Classics, which could store thousands of songs. While it’s nice to have an almost unlimited collection of music at your fingertips for a small monthly fee, there are some benefits of building an offline music library....

There are two types of batteries — Lithium-ion and Lithium-polymer — which are prominently used to power all new laptops worldwide and although they are built using different tech, they function in the same way. Each battery can only sustain a finite number of charge and discharge cycles, after which it starts wearing off quickly — irrespective of the device being powered, be it a smartphone, tablet or laptop. So it’s unsurprising if you’re concerned about your laptop’s battery health and how long does it have before you’ll need to replace it....

stream these videos from Windows to Android over a Wi-Fi connection rather than saving them on the SD card. People who just love the music can simply convert the videos to MP3 and transfer them to the device. Now the question is, if you want the audio or the video on Android, why download it on computer and then transfer it to the device via cables or Wi-Fi? Why not directly download the videos on to the device and subsequently convert them to MP3 audio files if at all we are only interested in listening to music?...

You can create a custom virtual background that represents your company philosophy or highlights the topic of your meeting. Here’s how to create a Zoom meeting background in Canva on a desktop and mobile. Create Zoom Meeting Background in Canva on Desktop Canva is a fantastic tool that’s available for free for you to create designs and backgrounds for your video calling apps. The best part is that you don’t have to subscribe to Canva Pro to access this feature....

Making a template in OneNote allows you to implement your most-used fonts, page styles, colors, and more with a single click. Similar to Notion, OneNote also relies on third-party templates to get you started. However, the real treasure lies with the personalized templates based on your needs and preferences. In this post, we will make a template in OneNote Windows and Mac apps. What’s a Template in OneNote Before we show you how to create a template in OneNote, let’s understand what’s a template and why you need to create one in OneNote....

We will show you how to use PowerPoint to edit photos and add the transparency effect without leaving it. The transparent image effect lets you merge two pictures. In this, the foreground will always be visible, crisp, and sharp, including a background image. Using this effect, you can add trees to an image of a field, or use your imagination to create those transparent effect movie posters. The possibilities are limitless....

Speaking of customization, Microsoft gives you the option to change the look of your mouse cursor on Windows 11. Whether you’re just bored of the generic cursor or you want it to be more prominent and easily visible, you can change the look of the cursor with just a few clicks. Here’s how you can customize the mouse cursor on your Windows 11 PC. How to Change the Color and Size of the Mouse Cursor There are a few default cursor options in Windows 11 if you want to change the way mouse pointer looks....

Unlike many other social media platforms, LinkedIn does not retain your information even after you delete your account. It lets you download the data, request more data types, or delete a specific data type. We will discuss everything in detail in this article. Let’s jump right in. Things You Should Know Before Deleting LinkedIn Account Before you delete your LinkedIn account, you should know a few things. If you close your account, you can recover it within the grace period of 14 days, but until the time;...

The main purpose of a photo-storage service like Google Photos is to take a backup of your photos to the cloud. When that’s done, the photos are safe in the cloud. Then, one might think of deleting photos from their phones to free internal space for other apps and things like music. Let’s check out various methods to delete photos from iPhone but not from Google Photos. How Google Photos App Work on iPhone When you install the Google Photos app, it works as a traditional gallery app on your iPhone....

Furthermore, I love sharing my photos on Facebook, and I used to upload the same sets of images to Facebook also. Now the problem was, as I am not on an unlimited bandwidth plan, using twice the bandwidth for same set of snaps always questioned my conscience (read hurt my pockets). Not to mention the extra work I had to put in to upload them to Facebook. Hence automatically uploading my photos from Dropbox to Facebook made perfect sense for me taking into account both the above mentioned hassles....

While it changes your device’s typical bright theme to a darker one, it also helps save battery life, and ultimately ensures your sleep pattern isn’t interfered with – at least not because of the screen. Dark mode may look better, but not everyone prefers using it. We’ve looked at various ways to disable dark mode on different apps, but we’re going to show you how to disable it on different devices....

You may want to use Voice access on your PC. In this guide, we shall explain everything about using Voice access on Windows 11. Let’s look at what voice access is, how it works, and few ways you can use it to improve your PC’s usability. What Is Voice Access on Windows 11 Voice Access is one of the new accessibility features rolled out along with the 22H2 build of Windows 11....

When screen sharing is disabled for participants in Zoom, they will get a notification that says ‘Host has disabled participant screen sharing.’ To fix it and let others share the screen, the host needs to grant permission to share the screen. So if you are the host of a Zoom meeting, the following steps will help you enable screen sharing for participants. Let’s check how to enable screen sharing on Android, iOS, and desktop....

Security features like SMS-based Two factor authentication (2FA) and one time login code was active on the micro-blogging platform previously too but didn’t support third party apps. The new update comes as a welcome move to the users of the service as security on the internet of paramount importance and a mere password isn’t enough to keep your account safe — especially when the users on the platform in question have been subjected to a number of attacks in the past....

I like the 3.5 mm jack and am sad that it is going away. It may appear as a legacy technology, but it still works flawlessly. It takes less than a second to connect. That’s why I carry a pair of earphones with me. Anyway, that’s just me. Let’s see how you can resolve this issue and go back to listening to that new album or connecting your Bluetooth keyboard and mouse....

There can be multiple reasons behind why the webpage that you are trying to access won’t open without a hassle. It can be adware or malware, an error in your LAN settings or Firefox’s proxy settings itself. It is also possible that the webpage/website is itself at fault, and in that case, I can’t help you. Let’s take a look at some solutions and methods that will help you fix the proxy server connection error....

In this article, we will show you how you can give your Galaxy S7 a near stock experience without root access using various 3rd party apps and settings. But please be advised that you will not get complete AOSP experience as that would require root and flashing of custom ROMs. Let’s get started. Replace the TouchWiz Launcher The Launcher is one of the most important aspects of your phone’s UI....

You can always use WhatsApp, Telegram, or Signal to stay in touch with friends. But if your contacts only use Facebook, you’ll need to create another account or find other ways to contact them. Before that, you can confirm your blocked status on Facebook Messenger using the tricks below. How Blocking Works on Messenger Before we show you how to know if you are blocked on Messenger, you’ll need to know how the blocking feature works....

Microsoft’s game streaming service Mixer (formerly Beam) is trying hard to catch up with its arch-rival Twitch. Though Mixer offers the convenience to broadcast games from their Xbox or PC without an elaborate setup process, the service never really took off. Recently, the famous Fortnite streamer Ninja’s move to the Mixer is helping grease the platform’s wheels. One of the best things about using Mixer over Twitch is that it allows you to sign up with your Microsoft account....