UC Mini is a popular browser because it saves on bandwidth, consumes less space and memory, supports many languages, and packs an ad blocker. Note that UC browser was pulled down from Play Store after several Reddit users accused that the Alibaba owned app was stealing data and violating the privacy policy. Later, UC Browser sent out an official statement, and since then the app reappeared on the Play Store....
If you’ve ever been one of those people, then this post is for you. Educate Yourself About Specs to Performance Ratio Knowing the specs is critical when picking up any new hardware. It couldn’t be truer in the case of audio gear where people often confuse what the specs truly indicate. So let’s try and understand them, one at a time. Frequency Response Don’t fall for false advertising with this spec in particular....
If you can relate to this, you’ve probably considered getting a battery case for your phone or just a portable power bank. But battery cases add bulk to your smartphone and power banks just add bulk to your belongings. However, they can provide substantially longer battery life so you don’t have to constantly search for an outlet when you’re out and about. So which is the better solution for busy folks who want more juice?...
I had no clue why that should happen because (as I already said) I was logged in as the administrator. It looks like Notepad also has to be run as an administrator if you wish to make changes to a system file. So, here’s what solves the problem. Step 1: Search for Notepad from the Start menu or navigate to a place where you might have pinned it. Right-click on the ....
We will compare both the browsers on grounds of their interface, features, themes, news integration, extensions, password management, and more. Let’s start with cross-platform availability. Cross-Platform Availability As its case with every Apple software, the Safari browser is only available on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. While in Chrome’s case, you can access the browser everywhere. It’s available on iOS, Android, macOS, iPadOS, Windows, and Chrome OS. Download Google Chrome for Mac...
Whatever be the reason, thankfully, there are numerous smartphone apps these days that can tell you the name of the song and the artist, and show lyrics with just a tap. Shazam is one of these popular apps for this and comes in two versions: Shazam and Shazam Lite. If you are wondering which one to download, then read on to find out as we compare both the apps along the lines of their features and functionality....
The Facebook group admins have more privileges than regular members. Not just that, they also have responsibilities to keep the virtual space clean and useful. Here we shall dive into the roles and responsibilities of the Facebook group admins. To distribute their workload, admins can assign Moderators to handle groups. Still, the group admins are at the top of the hierarchy with moderators sitting between them and the members. Let’s get started....
Here, in this post today, we have compiled a list of 7 cool tips to secure your WhatsApp account like a fort (so that not as much as a letter leaks out of it). 1. Manage WhatsApp Web Effectively The web version of WhatsApp has not only made reading and replying to messages easier, but it also lets you access your messages even if your android isn’t in near sight....
But as much of a disaster the device’s ill-fated battery unit turned out to be, the company found enough fanfare around the device to relaunch it in its home market in South Korea — refurbishing and renaming it the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Fan Edition. In January this year, the company had revealed that the major cause of their flagship device going up in flames was the malfunctioning battery unit....
When you’re talking about a simple and free time tracking app with multiple platforms and report features, there aren’t many. I tried a couple of them and some were good at one thing, but not all. That’s where Toggl comes in. I’ve been using it for the past couple of weeks to track my time spent writing articles here at Guiding Tech and sessions at my web development class. Note: I mainly tested Toggl for Mac, iPhone, and Chrome....
What is Reddit For the uninitiated, Reddit is a social news and communities platform. It is the 20th most visited site in the world and 6th in the US. Reddit is consists of millions of mini-forums known as subreddits. There are subreddits for things ranging from World News, Politics, Gaming to niche topics like Mechanical Keyboard, Cosplay and Guitar Pedals. From popular subjects to niche hobbies, there a dedicated subreddit for almost everything....
If you are facing the same issue, here you will find 13 solutions to fix it. Whether the issue is related to the Google Contacts app or the Google contacts sync service on Android, the fixes will cover solutions for both. Let’s start. 1. Restart Phone Before you try other solutions, restart your Android phone once. That should fix any temporary issue that is causing the problem of Google contacts not syncing....
The calling feature on WhatsApp works the same way as it does in other apps. You can make a voice or video call over the internet, have a group call, put the phone on a speaker, and even mute the call. Let’s see how to perform various call-related functions in WhatsApp, along with some tips and tricks. You will also get to know what works and what doesn’t work in WhatsApp calls....
There were all kinds of live wallpapers, and still are, for that matter. Waterfalls, flowers growing, clouds moving, nature scenes changing depending on the time, and lots more. Some were amazing, but most of them sucked. And they really sucked the battery life out of my Gingerbread based phone. By the time Ice Cream Sandwich and Jelly Bean showed up, I was glad we were done with live wallpapers. The time of bloated, trashy, and tacky was finally over....
Windows 11 does not offer a power slider to change power modes from the battery icon from the taskbar for laptops. But of course, there are other ways through which you can change power modes on Windows 11. In this post, we’ll go through all of them. So, let’s get started. 1. Use Settings App We’ll start with the easiest method. You can follow the steps below to use the Settings app on Windows 11 to switch between various Power modes....
1. iStunt 2 My affair with iStunt started way back with the first version of the game, couple of years ago. Back then, there were levels less than my fingers and toes, and the mechanism didn’t depend as much on the accelerometer/gyroscope. At the expense of sounding like an old gamer, things were simpler back then. But now, with a lot more than a couple dozen levels, upgrades to gear and high res graphics, things in the iStunt area are better than ever....
Whenever you update Windows 10 to the latest version, Microsoft automatically opens the Microsoft Edge browser to display a welcome screen. It indicates the successful installation of the software and showcases the latest additions to the system OS and new features for the Microsoft Edge browser. While it is useful as a successful update indicator, some may find it irritating. You might have noticed Microsoft Edge loading up some processes as well as ‘New Tab’ or ‘Start Page’ in the background to launch the application quickly....
But if you play your Switch while it is connected to the dock, then many cases don’t support that. And in the long run, it can be a bit of a bummer to take the Switch out of the cover whenever you have to dock it. Luckily, there are several cases and covers for the Nintendo Switch out there which are designed to work with the dock. So that whenever you want, you can slide the switch into the dock without compromising on the protection....
Unlike the good old days of Polaroid cameras, instant cameras are no longer big and bulky. Some of the modern instant cameras are sleek and slim (compared to their ancient counterparts), making it easy for kids and young children to hold the camera. Besides that, instant cameras make for great holiday gift options as well. So if you are in the market looking for some great instant cameras for kids, here are our top recommendations....
Even Facebook has started using pictures for status. This cool Facebook feature lets you create awesome visuals instead of uploading a boring text status. However, the feature isn’t too great for brands. And it’s not available on all the platforms. That’s why we need poster-maker apps. Whether you are an individual or a brand, you can create awesome posters, banners, flyers, and marketing creatives using these apps. These poster-creator apps are particularly useful when you need to make promotional graphics....
