Previously, on Guiding Tech I discussed how you can change the looks of Windows 8 Start Menu and customize it. Today we will take a look at another tool from the same developer which will help you personalize the looks of the new Charm Bar. There is no straightforward way to change the looks and behavior of the Charm Bar but basically, everything in Windows can be personalized using the Registry....

Multiple tabs add to the clutter and constant hopping between tabs while searching for them is a hassle. PowerSwitch is a handy Chrome extension that gives you a one-click solution. Here are the ways in which you can make it work: PowerSwitch gives you a keyboard shortcut to switch between multiple open tabs. You can click CTRL+K (COMMAND+K for Mac) to bring up a list of open tabs. Select one and jump to it by pressing Enter....

Windows 7 and Vista make it real easy from the Task Manager. Here’s how you can find how you long you haven’t turned your computer off in Windows 7 (same for Vista), and in Windows XP. The Simple Way Right-click on the Taskbar and then click on Task Manager. You can also press CTRL+SHIFT+ESC to bring up the Task Manager. Select the Performance tab. You can see how long the computer has been on since the last reboot mentioned as Up Time under System....

I am not sure why Google or any other services decide that it should not be rolled out to other countries. Come on! The recording is taking place on my device and using the record button on an APK doesn’t give any load on their servers. But this kind of selective feature roll-out to US and UK first has become a trend nowadays and I hate it more than anything else....

We did talk about a tool called KumoSync that enabled real time local documents sync with Google Docs , and it works well if you just want to work on your Google Docs files offline and have them synced to your online account without any hassles. But if you want more, we have got just the right tool for you. Insync is a simple application that gives you the ability to sync your Google Docs files across all the connected devices and actually use its storage like any other cloud storage tool, like Dropbox or SugarSync....

For instance, when you want to convert a Word document to PDF. You can easily do it offline from Microsoft Word itself. Similarly, you can convert a Google Docs document to PDF without taking any external help. The feature is built right inside Google Docs on both desktop and mobile apps (Android/iOS). Without further ado, let’s see how to save Docs as PDF. Convert Google Docs to PDF on Desktop Here are the steps: Step 1: Open the Google Docs file on your PC from either the Docs or Drive website....

contacts were just meant to store phone numbers and that too in a very limited amount. In today’s Android smartphones, forget about the limitation, for each contact you can store details like email, address, birthday, IM name, contact faces and what not. Though the phone provides a privilege to enter so much of detail, doing it manually can be time taking and normally an individual would tend to avoid the task....

saves your credit card information online . In future, it uses the card automatically when you make a purchase to ease up the transaction. If you have got great friends like me who leave no stones unturned in making your life hell, you need to keep an eye on such things. They might ask your phone to call someone but buy few paid apps which you will know only when the credit card bill arrives....

While Instagram already supports third-party authenticator app and text message, you can now receive authentication codes on WhatsApp too. With such flexible options, it’s really important you set up a two-factor authentication (2FA) for your Instagram login. We’ll show you how to set up and use the two-factor authentication (2FA) on Instagram. Let’s get right into it. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) with Authenticator App If you’re already using an authenticator app to log in to other apps on your phone, you can use that app to enable two-factor authentication on Instagram as well....

So, today I’ll show you how you can share only specific parts of a YouTube video without cutting them out from the actual video. The Video Clipper for YouTube Yes, you can share particular parts of a YouTube video without actually cutting the whole video. And, this can be achieved using a web app called Vibby. With Vibby, you can highlight a specific section of a video and also give an option to the receiver to view the whole video....

Sure, it’s merely a matter of pressing a button to reactivate the screen to refocus. But why should you have to do that so often, when you fix that problem forever. Let’s see how we can stop iPhone from turning off, sleeping, or locking automatically. Let’s begin. 1. Raise to Wake Your Phone You don’t have to press a button to turn on the screen in the first place. iPhone comes with Raise to Wake feature, which uses a motion sensor to detect movement....

WhatsApp’s New Policy In a surprise announcement, WhatsApp revealed that in an effort “to improve your Facebook ads and products experiences” the messaging platform will share users phone numbers with Facebook. This will naturally mean more targeted advertising, but seems quite a departure from what the service stood for. Even when the partnership with Facebook was announced, WhatsApp’s CEO, Jan Koum had stated But this new policy of sharing phone numbers will also open up doors to various brands, like an airline company notifying you about a delayed departure or your bank sending alerts on suspicious transactions....

I am going to talk about an amazing app that lets you stream audio and video from your device to your computer. Also, the app doesn’t depend on a server – it emulates the Android screen in a web browser. Therefore, you can use the trick on any platform, and a modern day browser is all you need to open the host IP. Using Weak Control for Android Weak Control is pretty simple....

As a Google Keep user, I have to warn you that the process is not straightforward since there is no direct import or export option available. The note-taking app doesn’t come with an API, and hopefully the Google Keep devs will finally provide it soon. Continuing with our problem, let’s take a look at how to transfer all iPhone notes to Google Keep. Whether you are moving from iPhone to Android-based smartphone or you want to use both platforms on a daily basis — the notes should be in sync....

My parents came over to our place last weekend and the entire family went for a weekend trip. As usual, we took plenty of photos on my DSLR. Now, after the holidays, I was faced with the simple task of transferring the files to our family WhatsApp group just so that each one of us has the photos directly on our mobile device rather than downloading it from cloud storage or a Facebook album....

While Instagram’s main motive behind blocking people is to keep a check on bots and reduce spam, many innocent people have also come under its wrath. If you are one of them, we are here to help. What Does Action Blocked Mean on Instagram When Instagram detects that a particular profile is indulging in spam activities, it blocks them for some time and shows them an error message that says, ‘Action Blocked’....

But this can be pretty dangerous on streets, malls and public areas, stairs and escalators. In fact, organizations have come up with banners issued for public safety to restrict phone messaging in public areas. While you are continuously staring at your phone’s screen, you don’t know what’s coming ahead and what you might step on. If it’s really necessary for you to use your phone while walking, make sure you use the Iris app on your Android....

People around the world are adjusting to the new work from home style of setup. The practice has let to a surge in video calls and webinars. Most companies have switched to video conferencing apps like Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, etc., to create digital meetings. What about those who do not have good quality webcam on their computer? Thankfully, there are webcam apps that allow you to use your iPhone or Android phone as a webcam on Windows and macOS....

The previous DND mode was unintuitive in certain ways. The limited customization options weren’t exactly useful. The Focus Mode carries the standard Do Not Disturb mode as well as other Focus profiles to use as the situation demands. What Is Focus Mode on iPhone Focus mode is an improved version of the old Do Not Disturb (DND) mode. The Focus mode carries multiple Focus profiles such as Do Not Disturb, Work, Home, and more to let you customize the notification and calls behavior on the iPhone....

The app provides information in real-time to compare changes in the sky and solar system. It’s an excellent way to engage your kids or develop a new interest. To find out more about the objects viewable in the app and how to use it, read on. Objects Viewable on Google Sky Maps Before delving into how to use Google Sky Maps, it is important to note the viewable items on it....