Sideways Dictionary is a project supported by The Washington Post and Jigsaw — a technology incubator within Alphabet, Google’s parent company. that uses analogies instead of definition to explain What separates it from normal dictionaries is that it uses analogies instead of a definition to explain the technology. Sideways Dictionary makes it easier to convert all the technobabble around you into simple, easy to understand, analogies which will be as useful to a kid as it would be to an adult....

Two note-taking Android apps – Google Keep and Simplenote – can be used for both the purposes. In this post, we will compare the features of Simplenote and Google Keep. The best thing about both these apps is that all the features they offer are available for free. You don’t need to buy a premium version to activate other features. So, without further ado, let’s get started on their comparison....

We will explore all that is to know about smartwatches and fitness trackers. So that you can weigh in the similarities and differences to decide which one suits your usage. Let’s jump right away, shall we? But before that, Take a look at these hybrid smart­watch­es with heart rate monitorHere are the best Google Fit alter­na­tives for iPhone Smartwatch & Fitness Tracker Today, Smartwatches aren’t just a projection or a small extension screen of your smartphones....

Libraries feature on Windows 7 to the fullest. Besides, I also make it a point to organize other files in folders and sub-folders based on file types and categories. A few days back, one of my friends asked me to help him do the same with his machine. Now, the first problem was our distant locations (so I decided to help him remotely). The second and major problem was that his system was awfully cluttered (this I discovered when I had a look at it) with no sign of organization....

This tendency has increased dramatically with the boom of smartphones and tablets, doing together to print news what email did to traditional “snail” mail years ago. However, while nowadays most people get their news via Facebook, Twitter and other similar online social networking services, these are more like “digested” or “summarized” news, which rarely elaborate or provide depth. If you use news readers though, you know that you can get and consume your news on your iPhone in a way that resembles the more “traditional” methods, providing you with much deeper and better news articles....

And no, that was not my attempt at writing a rap song. CloudGoo ($0.99 – iPhone, Android) is an app that wants to solve my 99 problems (ok, no more rap references) by combining my used/unused (and multiple) online backups into one big ball of super mega storage. And this is different from Jolicloud, which is more like a Linux disto where you need to manage all your files and folders and places yourself....

Each cell in a spreadsheet is represented by a label which is derived from the row column cross section at the cell. For example, the cell highlighted in the image has label B3. When you make a reference of B3 in any other cell or any formula, it is called cell reference. Relative and Absolute References When you copy a formula and paste it to some other cell you have to be sure of what type of reference you need....

a look at Office 2013 and understood that it has been built with a whole new set of features. One such thing is insertion of images and videos into a Word document directly from the web. This means that a user does not have to leave the document to perform internet search for images, then, download the same and insert it into the document. If you have got chance to try Word 2013 then you must have noticed the Online Pictures option under Insert tab....

Bill Gates is Down With CRISPR Bill Gates seems to think so. He funds a project called Target Malaria which is actively looking to alter the DNA of mosquitoes. This would be done using a new scientific breakthrough called CRISPR modification, which lets scientists alter very specific parts of DNA in living cells to suit whatever purpose they want. In this case, scientists could modify the DNA of mosquitoes so that a new strand includes resistance to diseases like malaria....

But as it is with code editors, the true beauty of the app is brought on by the community. NPP has nurtured a vibrant community for many years and developers have created plugins to solve just about every big and small problem. Let’s take a look at the best plugins for Notepad++ that will help you improve your productivity. How To Install Plugins There are two ways to install plugins for NPP....

Here’s how you can fix Google Photos upload not working on iPhone and Android. 1. Check Google Drive Storage Gone are the days when we used to get unlimited free Google Photos upload at compressed media quality. Since June 1, 2021, Google has pulled the plug and now every photo and video (regardless of its upload quality) will count towards the default Google Drive storage (15GB). Open the Google Drive app on your iPhone or Android and tap on the hamburger menu at the top....

With the next generation of the Naruto characters becoming popular, we felt that a quick throwback to the legendary ninja would be a great nostalgia trip. 1. The Duelist Break the wall, don’t stay within the cage! If the manga fan in you is looking for a wallpaper that also doubles up as a motivational wallpaper, here’s the perfect one for you. Download this wallpaper in full quality 2. The Great Dōjutsu People share a love-hate relationship with the red & black color combo....

Given the impressive speakers on a Mac, wouldn’t it be great if you could play media from an iPhone via your Mac’s speakers? The audio would sound much louder and fuller than it would from an iPhone’s speakers. It’s also a cool party trick when you don’t have a Bluetooth speaker to connect to and have a large room with lots of people. If this sounds interesting to you, here are two ways in which you can play media from an iPhone via your Mac’s speakers....

One such example of a relevant feature in Microsoft PowerPoint is the ability to record videos. Users can choose to record their presentations and make the recordings available to those interested. If you would like to record a video using Microsoft PowerPoint, try any of the methods below: Record a Video in PowerPoint Using the Screen Recording Feature Microsoft PowerPoint has a screen recording feature that can be used to record a video....

There are still moments where you could use a download manager. When you’re downloading a really big file, for example, one that’s multiple GBs. Or you want to download heavy software, data, or even a game perhaps. Download managers provide the luxury of not tearing your hair off when the download times out at 99%. Download managers help you save on your daily allowance of abuses so you can use them for places that really matter – internet trolls, flame wars, and standing up to haters....

So let’s not waste any time beating around the bush and get right to them. Issue 1: I Don’t Need a Login Screen A secure login to Windows makes sense only if a PC or laptop is shared by multiple people. But it’s 2015 and electronic devices have become a lot more affordable, computing is truly personal now. Doesn’t make sense to have an annoying login screen then, when it’s just you using that computer....

There are several ways to share your live location on Android and iPhone. Regardless of which platform you’re on, here are the best ways to share your live location with friends and family. You can use any of these listed methods to share your location or use a combination of apps to share your location with different people. 1. Share Live Location Using Google Maps Google Maps app lets you share your live location with friends and family....

But right now, the best styluses (or, if you prefer, styli) can do is to replicate your finger. Still, you’ll find all sorts of styluses for the iPad. Ones with super fine tips that are meant for note taking to something like Pencil by FiftyThree that’s more suitable for doodling/drawing. In full knowledge of Pencil’s downsides, I bought one and tried using it for both drawing and note taking. It’s great for doodling but I wouldn’t recommend it for serious handwriting note takers....

You can enjoy an uninterrupted internet connection with these power backup devices. And you can continue with your work or streaming multimedia till the power restores. These power banks offer USB ports that help you to connect with various devices ranging from a security camera to a pet feeder. Let’s check out our cherry-picked power banks for the Wi-Fi routers (also, CCTVs, LED lights, and security cameras). Before that, you should consider these options:...

In this post, we’ll show how to disable the login screen after sleep on Windows 11. So, without further ado, let’s get right to it. 1. Disable Login After Sleep From the Settings App Let’s start with the easiest method first. You can use the Settings app on Windows to modify sign-in options and skip the login screen after sleep. Read on to learn how. Step 1: Press the Windows key + I to launch the Settings app....