It’s the ideal time to get familiar with Google’s offering. Best part about it is that you can use it from the web as well as on mobile platforms. Tutors can check our guide on the Google Classroom tips and tricks for teachers. In this post, we will mention ten best Google Classroom tips and tricks for students. We recommend you integrate them in your routine and get done with assignment submissions efficiently....

Following is the list of top 10 posts published in July. Click through the links and check them out if you haven’t yet. We’ll be back in full flow from Monday with new tutorials, guides and tools. 15 Killer Windows 7 Keyboard Shortcuts That Might Surprise You How to Use Microsoft Fix it Center to Fix Windows Problems and Errors How to Hide Your IP, Browse the Web Anonymously and Access Restricted Sites A Guide to Irfanview: Desktop Tool For All Your Image Editing Needs 15 Stunning Sports Car Wallpapers For Your Desktop [Cool Collection] A Guide To Sharing or Linking to a Google Map ( Yes, you read it right!...

We, at Guiding Tech, have gone through the apps launched in 2017 and curated a list of 11 best of the best apps that must be on your Android phone. 1. Be a File Management Pro With Files Go Google’s file management app, Files Go, is the jack of all trades. Not only can it free up your phone’s internal storage, it can also find files quickly. and at the same time notify you about dormant apps or double up as a file transfer app....

Like your phone, WhatsApp desktop apps require relevant permissions and high-speed internet to make or receive calls flawlessly. 1. Use High-Speed Internet Connection You may get away with a single-digit (in Mbps) internet speed during WhatsApp voice calls. But for a glitch-free WhatsApp video call, you must connect to high-speed internet. If you are using Wi-Fi, connect to a faster 5GHz frequency, not a slower 2.4GHz one. PC users can also opt for an Ethernet connection to main faster internet speeds during their workflow....

So let’s start troubleshooting Google Home and fix the couldn’t communicate error. 1. Restart Device Start by rebooting your Google Home and router. To reboot, you must unplug and then plug them after 20 seconds. That will do the trick. 2. Check Minimum Software Requirements If you are trying to set up Google Home speaker from an Android phone, it should be running Android 5.0 Lollipop and higher. Similarly, Android tablets should have Android 6....

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....

Three such applications, namely ReadQuick, Velocity and Syllable caught my eye. Let’s find out which one is the best. What is Speed Reading? It has been scientifically proven that when we read text from a normal page, we are effectively “speaking to our mind”. Which limits our speed to that of our speech. But when you are presented with just one word on screen, which is rapidly replaced by another, you are forced to concentrate on the matter and your speed increases drastically....

Though many customized options can be configured in Windows 7, once again, Microsoft forgot to provide the way to change logon screen background. Tired of the static picture? I will help you change it by introducing you to 3 tools for the purpose, all with unique features. 1. Windows 7 Logon Editor Windows 7 Logon editor is an all-in-one utility for tweaking the logon screen. It supports all versions of Windows 7 (except for the Home Basic edition, which was not tested by us), and can adjust more than the picture itself....

Windows does allow you to disable the lock screen after sleep, it may not be a good idea to use it on your work computer. Luckily, there are ways through which you can fix this obnoxious behavior. In this post, we shall share solutions to fix Windows 11 from locking itself automatically. So, let’s start. 1. Increase Lock Screen Timeout You can start by verifying the set lock screen timeout duration on your PC....

Working your way through the troubleshooting tips mentioned below should help you fix the Dynamic lock not working issue in no time. So, let’s begin. 1. Check Dynamic Lock Settings The first thing you need to do is check the sign-in options on your PC and ensure that the Dynamic lock is enabled. Here’s how you can do it. Step 1: Right-click on the Start menu and select Settings from the list....

After a little digging around a few Reddit posts, we realized that some basic things that would go unnoticed were making the profile picture disappear in Zoom meetings. Also, a recent Zoom update of version 5 added a setting that was also responsible for the profile picture issue. So if you are wondering, ‘Why is my picture not showing in a Zoom meeting?’, we have found the answers. Let’s check various fixes to know how to get a picture to show up in Zoom meetings....

There are multiple ways to check the folder size on Windows 10. Follow the steps below and check the folder size before transferring or uploading the folder for a flawless experience. 1. Hover Mouse Pointer over Folder This is the easiest way to check the folder size on Windows 10. But it does come with a glaring limitation. Hover the mouse pointer over the folder in the File Manager app and it will show the date created, time, folder size, and folder contains....

has some features you may have not known ) and, while Google does a pretty good job at making sure your web browsing experience is a secure one, you can do your part too. What I’m talking about is installing some add-ons which will improve your security even more, ensuring that your data isn’t at the risk of falling into the wrong hands. The Chrome add-ons I’ve hand-picked for you are easy to set up, offering a lot of important benefits in return....

puzzle games . Starting with Tetris on the legendary Game Boy, puzzle games have been synonymous of handhelds and portability. So it comes as no surprise that with the arrival of the iPhone, iPod touch and other similar portable devices, the genre has simply exploded, especially considering the touch capabilities of these Apple devices and other smartphones. What is even better: These very same touch capabilities have made for really original and unique puzzle experiences, all of which can be downloaded and enjoyed right as you read this....

Even though Google Tasks has found a new home within Gmail, it just isn’t the same. Along with the interface, Google has done away with some of its functionality, and that’s why you’re here looking for alternatives. Speaking of missing functionality, the ‘new’ Google Tasks doesn’t include support for multiple levels of nested tasks. It only allows you to create a single sub-task for each entry, which makes it practically unusable for most old users....

So why the excitement you may ask? Windows already has its native CMD and Powershell, but this new Windows Terminal brings the much-needed features demanded by UNIX users for years. With this, Microsoft further improves the integration of UNIX with Windows. Windows 10 And UNIX For years, Windows did not have a good alternative to the native CMD and Microsoft kept Linux at an arm’s length. But that has changed in recent times, with Windows getting Bash Shell support in the First Anniversary Update of 2016....

Thankfully, you can resolve most of the causes for high CPU usage on Mac to bring back your Mac to optimal working conditions. If you are also experiencing the same problem, here are five ways you can use to fix high CPU usage on Mac. Quit Unnecessary Apps While you don’t need to quit apps on your iPhone, leaving several apps open on your Mac can cause high CPU usage....

The ‘Setup incomplete because of a metered connection’ error on Windows should not prevent you from pairing Bluetooth devices. In this post, we’ll check some troubleshooting tips for fixing the error. So, without further ado, let’s start. 1. Enable Driver Downloads Over Metered Connections The ‘Setup incomplete because of a metered connection’ error typically occurs when you pair a Bluetooth device to Windows, and it can not download relevant drivers for it....

I was looking forward to doing this post back while I was reviewing the Mi4, but I was not sure which features were device specific. But the fog of doubt cleared out with the Redmi 2 review unit. Like for example, the real-time object focus in the camera of Mi4 was only device specific and was restricted by the chipset. But the beautify self-shot was a MIUI global feature that I will be covering in the post....

The tapered edges, sleek rear (save for the camera bump), and the bezel-less display add to the overall cool factor of the device. In fact, it has been predicted by a few tech pundits that the OnePlus 5T design will stay fresh even a year from now. However, the laws of the mobile world are deceptive. Imagine a situation when you are staring at this brilliant phone, someone bumps on you and it takes a plunge of death....