Now, with iOS 8 out for a couple of weeks, we’ve realized it was best not to get too excited about Notification Center widgets. Because Apple, as always, has a different take on the usability of widgets from the rest of us. For Apple, widgets are just for consuming information and not for inputs. Extensions are a bit better, but they could be a lot more. A Notification Center widget can’t do complicated calculations, Apple said, and quickly backtracked on the decision after Twitter rightfully exploded....

Windows may deny access to files and folders to other users due to a lack of permissions. If the original owner of that file or folder is not available, as an admin, you can take ownership of the file or folder by diving deep into the file’s properties. How to Take Ownership of Files or Folders With administrative privileges, you can take ownership of any file or folder created by another user on Windows 10....

You might want to take screenshots of a location, error, or any other information from your car which supports Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. It could be to show your friend how the interface looks like. So, here’s how you can take screenshots on Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Besides that, you can also take a look at some of the best Apple CarPlay Tips and Tricks to improve your CarPlay experience....

Unlike other operating systems (e.g. Windows) with straightforward network reset methods, things are different with macOS. This guide will walk you through the solutions and highlight different ways to troubleshoot Wi-Fi connectivity problems on a Mac by resetting its network settings. Note: You should only reset Wi-Fi settings on Mac when other (basic but effective) troubleshooting methods prove abortive. In simpler words, resetting Mac’s network settings should be your last resort to fix connectivity issues....

The Uplet app for Mac not only allows you to upload your photos to Instagram from a Mac, but you can upload multiple photos at once — without having to combine them in a collage. Since Instagram doesn’t support photo albums, the photos will just show up one by one in your friends’ feeds and on your profile. But Uplet works well and it doesn’t cost too much, so here’s what you need to do....

Where Is Digital Wellbeing on Samsung Galaxy Devices There are a couple of ways to access Digital Wellbeing on Galaxy devices. First, you can open the Settings app on the phone and scroll down to Digital Wellbeing and parental controls option. Alternatively, one can drop down the notification panel add Focus Mode as a shortcut toggle, and easily access it from any part of the UI. Setup Digital Wellbeing By default, Digital Wellbeing only showcases the screen time for a specific app....

Nobody likes to deal with unnecessary mails and reducing stress of managing the barrage of mails is exactly what we’re gonna help you with. Since Gmail is the client of choice of a majority of people, let’s see how those nifty filters can help keep our blood pressures in check. Beginners Guide: If you’re unsure about any of these terms, make sure you check out our guide on tags, filters and labels for Gmail....

Do note that Google Assistant’s driving mode is only available on phones that run Android 9.0 or higher. Also, your Android phone must have at least 4 GB of RAM. If your Android phone meets these two requirements, you can use the steps in this guide to access and use Google Assistant driving mode. How to Access Google Assistant Driving Mode You can access Google Assistant driving mode in a couple of ways....

But by limiting ourselves to the functionalities we’re used to, we’re not necessarily getting the most out of our devices. One feature worth checking out is Hot Corners, which makes numerous parts of our iPhones more accessible. But what are Hot Corners, and how do you use them? Keep reading to find out. What Are Hot Corners on iPhone Hot Corners are a feature that allows you to access specific parts and functionalities from the corners of your iPhone....

Enable and Use AssistiveTouch AssistiveTouch is a part of the Accessibility feature in iOS that lets you use your iPhone when you have difficulty touching the screen or accessing certain functions of the OS. This is not designed with regular consumers in mind, as you may have guessed. It is ideal for those who require an adaptive accessory to touch the screen. Using the same option, you can easily replace most iOS functions that you perform with a physical home button....

If you love the concept of shortcuts as a whole then I am sure you won’t be averse to trying out some mouse button shortcuts. That could further speed up your daily activities on the computer. Introducing MouseControl for Firefox MouseControl provides an easy way to have control on tabs in Firefox using mouse buttons. The plugin allows a user to open, close, navigate and zoom in/out of open tabs with unique mouse button combinations....

Before we show how to use group tabs on Mac, let’s check out what are Tab Groups in Safari and why you need to use it. What Is Tab Groups on Safari on Mac In theory, Tab Groups is similar to what Google has done with Groups on the Google Chrome browser. But, the implementation is different. Tab Groups is most useful when you are dealing with dozens of tabs in the browser....

Previously we have discussed how you can quickly create a movie from your photos using the Movie Maker tool and today I will tell you another out of the box idea that you can use the movie maker for: using it as a video cutter. So lets see how you can use the Movie Maker as a video cutter to cut out a segment from any video. You know that movie scene you always want to play repeatedly or that part of the speech in a talk....

The most common practices for a password include name, birthdate, or a combination of both, which sure is a recipe of a disaster waiting to happen. That’s why Investing in a password manager has become essential now. By default, Apple offers iCloud Keychain function, which acts as an all-in-one password manager across the Apple ecosystem. Now, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t look for alternatives. The App Store is filled with a plethora of excellent third-party password managers....

Instagram allows you to take a break from the service with two options. You can either delete your account or use the disable my account function. Before you go ahead and use any of that, you should understand the differences and possible outcomes from the two options. Instagram Delete vs Disable: Where Are These Options Instagram hasn’t added the delete and disable options in the mobile apps on iPhone and Android....

In this article, we’ll tell you everything that you need to know about wallpaper updates, along with how to set a different Lock Screen and Home Screen wallpaper on iPhone. So let’s get started. iOS 16: The Biggest Update to Wallpapers on iPhone Apple has always done a great job of adding a beautiful set of wallpapers. Initially, we were disappointed to see that iOS 16 missed out on a good collection of wallpapers....

A new Jaeger program has been implemented as one of Earth’s major defense forces, which means that every pilot must prepare for the fight of their lifetime. Only this time, the battles will be more grand, magnificent, and undoubtedly more brutal. For the fans, it’ll be a treat to watch the Mechs fighting the monstrous Kaijus, and more importantly, the virtual effects that go with it. I’m sure you’re waiting for this movie to hit the silver screens....

Manually Exporting Evernote Data We covered how to do a manual backup when talking about switching to OneNote or Google Keep. To review, from the Mac or PC, go to the File menu and select Export. Then you’ll get a choice of formats. If you want to be able to restore it within Evernote, pick .enex. If you just want the information to access it later html gives you more flexibility....

Overall ‘lite’ versions of apps are gaining popularity in app stores. In recent times, I’ve moved from the sluggish Facebook Messenger app to the lighter Messenger Lite app. I also gave a shot to the Skype Lite app over the regular Skype app. Hence, I was curious to check the relatively new LinkedIn Lite app as well. Let’s see what the key differences are between LinkedIn and LinkedIn Lite....

Every Mi phone user often shuffles between the Mi browser and Chrome, especially when apps open a link without letting you choose the browser. That might make you wonder — are these two different in any way and should you use only or both of them? That’s what we are going to find out here. We will compare Mi and Chrome browser to find the difference between them. What’s with the Design Let’s start with the user interface first....