Start . Start is a lockscreen app for Android that gives a number of options other than just unlocking the device. Worth putting it on your phone? Let’s see. Start: The First Look As soon as you install the Start lockscreen app, it will initialize automatically with the default theme and to see it in action you can simply lock your device by pressing the power button and then wake it up again....
fighting censorship of the internet , and on the other hand we see messages on some video streaming sites saying the content is not available for your province and country. Thanks to workarounds, most of which we have covered on Guiding Tech , we can watch these videos no matter where we are. However, most of these were VPN based services and either they were a paid service or free ones with limitations....
keyboard shortcuts . There exist countless of these of course, but I find that there is a small group of keyboard shortcuts that have proven to be essential for me over time. So, without further ado, let me share with you some of the most important keyboard shortcuts I know about. 1. Instantly Shut Down Your Mac This keyboard shortcut, while simple, is incredibly useful for shutting down your Mac fast....
If Your Chromebook Does Get Infected: Resetting it is easy with Recovery Media. Free or Paid Version? JSTorrent is a JavaScript based client (get it? JS) that’s available for free on GitHub. The author sells it in the Chrome Web Store for a few dollars. The Chrome Web Store client updates automatically and will sync across your Chrome devices. The free version needs manual updates and installation. I wanted to support the author, so I paid for it....
So all in all, to get all these features on Android, you will have to install two to three different gesture-based apps. But thank an XDA developer for coming up with an interesting app that promises to take care of everything. fooView – Float Viewer is a magic floating button that brings in gesture based actions on your Android. It’s a system enhancement tool to help you access your favorite websites, apps, games, files, music, photos, and video by a gesture using one hand....
iCloud for Windows leaves a lot to be desired. Be it error messages during installation or your photos failing to download locally — you will run into a fair share of headaches at one point or another. And the same goes for its integrated file syncing service — iCloud Drive. For starters, iCloud Drive isn’t the best file cloud-storage service on Windows — it’s slow, clunky, and can take ages to upload or download files....
1. myWalls MyWalls is a wallpaper app supported by Android 4.4 and above. It has a jaw-dropping collection of high-resolution backdrops and wallpapers. This app curates the best wallpapers from Unsplash and what’s more, the collection is refreshed every day or two. The app is free at the Play Store, however, you can choose to make a donation which is as low as INR 35 ($0.54) or as high as INR 110 ($1....
In 2016, Google announced Google Allo and Duo apps for Android and iOS users. The company quietly shifted the Hangout branding to the enterprise users and retained Allo and Duo for the consumers. Unfortunately, Google Allo never gained traction among the users, and the search giant scrapped the project in 2018. The focus switched back to Google Hangouts again. Unlike Google Allo, Google Hangouts has a capable web version, it’s perfectly integrated with Gmail service, and the feature list is good enough to keep the users in the loop....
Available on both Android and iOS, Opera Touch has been designed from the ground up to make interacting with webpages using just your thumb a breeze. It works super-fast, carries minimal bloat, and the insanely intuitive Fast Action Button (FAB) makes other browsers look dumb in comparison. But the FAB aside, there are a host of other features that you can use to super-charge your browsing experience. Let’s go over them....
The Xiaomi Mi A1 has its share of incredible tips and tricks that would truly help you in using it to its full potential. So, without further ado, let’s get started. 1. Gesture for Notification We tend to check our phones roughly 85 times per day. It goes without saying that the notification drawer is one of the major draws. And it’s imperative that you know the shortcuts to access it in a jiffy....
The Outlook users’ problems range from not getting notifications to receiving notifications without badges or sound. Some iPhone users do not see a preview of the message. Let’s check the solutions. 1. Restart Phone Before you start trying other solutions, we would suggest you restart your phone. Often, this simple solution fixes all the notification woes. 2. Update Outlook App Another simple solution that you should try is to update the Outlook app....
Whether the issue is related to Gmail not receiving new emails or the Gmail app not showing the body of email, the following solutions will fix all the problems related to the Gmail app. Let’s get started with solutions. 1. Restart Phone Before you try other solutions, we would request you to restart your Android phone once. Many times, such a simple solution comes to the rescue. 2. Check Status of Gmail At times, the Gmail service is down, and that’s why you don’t receive new emails....
WhatsApp calls might not be working because of multiple reasons. Those include background data restrictions, lack of required permissions such as a microphone, network issues, and more. But don’t worry. This post will help you to solve all your woes related to WhatsApp calls. Let’s check the solutions for Android and iPhone. 1. Restart Devices You should start with the typical solution of restarting your Android or iPhone. For that, either power off the device and then turn it on or use the native restart option....
Aside from preventing apps from opening, this error will also prompt affected iPhone (and iPad) users to update an unusual amount of apps in the App Store. For now, we don’t know why that happens and Apple hasn’t acknowledged the issue either. But from available reports and information, the problem could also arise due to an App Store bug or an Apple ID complication. Without further ado, let’s get down to the solutions....
An automatic Windows update is enough to make you go screaming. Sometimes, even a restart or accidentally closing the Chrome browser will kill your open tabs on the PC. So frustrating. Argh!!! Fortunately, you can rescue such tabs. Let’s see various ways to save tabs when closing Chrome so that you don’t lose them on exit. How to Save Tabs When Exiting Chrome Here are three methods to save Chrome tabs from getting killed on PC when you close the browser, or it accidentally shuts down....
2023 has just started and Bluetti is ready to begin its New Year sales with a bang. The sale starts on January 10 and will continue till January 25. This time, Bluetti begins their campaign ‘The Sun Shines Wherever You Go’ since the company focuses on the PV68 and PV420 solar panels Besides the solar panels mentioned above, Bluetti has a couple of portable and modular solar power stations on sale....
Some of these speakers bundle extra features such as support for eARC and Dolby Atmos, which the Sonos Beam lacks. So if you are in the market looking for Sonos Beam alternatives, here are the best ones out there. But first, Bose Portable Smart Speaker vs Soundlink Revolve Plus: Here are the top differencesHere are the best waterproof Bluetooth speakers 1. Yamaha YAS 209 Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer Together with the in-house Clear Voice feature, this soundbar manages to deliver a wide and spacious soundstage....
There are several Netflix error codes, each one has a meaning or reason assigned to it, causative factor(s), and solution(s). As for the T1 error, Netflix says, “Hey! There’s a network connectivity problem somewhere. Fix it or you won’t be able to use Netflix.” Although the problem is majorly network-related, there are other device and app-specific bottlenecks that trigger this error. If your computer cannot establish a connection with Netflix’s server via the Windows app, try accessing the service on a browser....
If this is the first time you are exploring Developers Option, chances are that you will not find it in the Android Settings menu. You will have to open the About page in Settings and then tap the Build Number 7 times until you see a notification that the developer options are enabled. You can now access the menu from Android settings. Now that the Developer Options are enabled, and you have turned them on, let’s talk about the first 5 features that you must check out....
Besides shielding from the impacts of falls, a simple case also does the added job of preventing scratches and other abrasions on the phone’s surface. After all, you wouldn’t want the phone’s back or the display to be marred by scratches, right? So, if you are looking for some cases and covers for the new OnePlus Nord, here are some of our recommendations. Enhance your OnePlus experience with these must-have apps....
