Some applications search for files in a default location while all the files may be stored elsewhere, like an external drive, a network, or even on the cloud. Instead of moving all your files or creating multiple copies, you can simply create a symlink in the default folder. The symlink acts as a directional pointer and redirects the application to the original location. The links seem as normal files or directories, and applications cannot tell the difference....

keyboard shortcuts that emulate multiple mouse clicks, certain other tricks can help you get better and improved experiences. One such way is to use bookmarklets on browsers. There could be many such tricks, some of which you might have discovered in the course of using the internet every day. I have tried rendering a few processes for myself in order to expedite the way I search the internet. And in my attempt to do so I also realized that there are two parts to it....

For example, we already posted a couple of in-depth tutorials on how to put your iPhone in Recovery mode and how to get it out of Recovery mode in case you needed to. Now, we are going to show you how to put you iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch into Recovery mode using Recboot (UPDATE: This tool is not available anymore but check the box below), a very popular and easy to use tool that should make this process completely painless even if you don’t have much technical knowledge....

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To be perfectly clear, we are comparing the new iPhones with every phone on the market. That might look odd at first, but if you consider any phone to be the ‘Gold Standard’ for the industry, then why shy away from such comparisons. 1. Dual Cameras – NOPE For an iPhone user, this might seem revolutionary, but not if you’re following Android phones. We’ve seen phones with dual-lenses for a while now and the implementation from Apple also seems pretty similar, especially when it came to capturing photos with a better ‘depth of field’ effect....

Factory reset deletes everything present on the internal storage of your phone. Now, a lot of things such as apps, files, settings, data like contacts, messages, etc. can exist there. What happens to them? We intend to clear your confusion. Let’s see what happens when a phone is hard reset. What Happens to the System Operating System You must be wondering what will happen to your operating system when you format your phone....

Today I am going to show you how you can edit Environment Variable in Windows but before we see that, let’s understand what it really means. What Environment Variable Means Environment Variable is only significant if you are working on Windows Command prompt. Let me state an example for better understanding. Suppose you type in the command ipconfig to find out the IP configuration of your computer. No matter in which folder you are in the Command Prompt, Windows will recognize the command and automatically run it....

This feature allows users to turn off distractions like social media updates or email notifications for a period of time, so you can get things done without interruption. Google’s Digital Wellbeing offers a great set of tools to curb phone addiction. With the Focus mode add-on, you’ll be able to define the apps that usually cause a distraction, and enabling Focus mode effectively pauses them for the entire duration the mode is active....

The archive feature works differently in different apps. For instance, you can archive photos in Google Photos, chats in WhatsApp, messages in Facebook Messenger, and posts on Instagram. Archive often gets confused with delete or trash. Let’s also see how Archive differs from delete in Google Keep. The post will cover everything you would want to know about the Archive, how to do it, unarchive notes on mobile and computer, and the difference between Archive and Delete features....

The next month is going to be no different as like every other month, the Netflix video library is going to get refreshed with new content and some old things are taken off. In order to fulfil the ever-increasing demand of their users, Netflix is looking to add more titles to their catalogue and is also hiring translators to make the current titles accessible to a wider audience. Movies and TV Shows Added to Netflix in August 2017 August 1 A Cinderella StoryThe Addams FamilyThe Astronaut’s WifeBad SantaThe BombCloud AtlasCrematorium: Season 1Everyone’s HeroFunny GamesThe Hollywood Masters: Season 1InnerspaceJackie BrownTHe Last MimzyLord of WarThe MatrixThe Matrix ReloadedThe Matrix RevolutionsMaz Jobrani: Immigrant (Netflix Original)Nola CircusThe Number 23Opening NightPractical MagicThe Royal House of Windsor: Season 1Sleepy HollowSmall SoldiersSurviving Escobar – Alias JJ: Season 1 (Netflix Original)Tie the KnotThe Truth about AlcoholThe Wedding PartyWho Gets the Dog?...

These features are introduced in Windows 8 targeting tablet devices and here’s how they can help you out. Airplane Mode We have already covered a detailed article explaining what Airplane Mode in tablets and smartphones means and it’s no different in Windows 8. As Windows 8 is not only designed for desktops and laptops, but tablets as well, this feature was kind of necessary if you ask me. As tablets can connect not only to Wi-Fi but via 3G and Bluetooth as well, Airplane mode helps to cut off all the radio connections at one go....

YouTube calls it Restricted Mode so that it is universally recognizable. Google added this feature in YouTube to offer users a control over the type of contents that appears on their YouTube accounts. With the restricted mode, you can filter out content you don’t want to see or want to expose your family members to it even accidentally. So let’s check what is restricted mode and how you can make the best of it....

If you use a power bank sparingly, you wouldn’t want to lug a huge brick around. And the opposite is also true. If you are often on the road, a small power bank won’t do any good. Hence, you must pick the right size of the power bank. Besides that, you should also calculate the number of devices you need to charge and the charging speed. So, if you are planning to buy a power bank for your tablet or smartphone, this guide will help you pick the right size power bank for you....

You may have noticed that pretty often on Twitter, you’ll come across a tweet with a period in the front of it. Specifically, this happens in front of a username at the beginning of the tweet. All of these tweets aren’t merely coincidences, so you might wonder why so many people include periods. Here’s a brief explanation as to why that is, and why you don’t ever have to worry about using it yourself....

So, you have Night Shift. But sometimes, there’s nothing like dark mode to lessen the strain on your eyes. However, enabling dark mode in Safari is easier said than done. The browser does sport the ability to switch to a dark theme. But that doesn’t really have an impact on the majority of websites out there. If you want dark mode everywhere, then let’s check out what you must do below....

The activity sharing functions through Discord’s Rich Presence feature, which automatically sets your activity based on the game you’re playing or even what you’re listening to on Spotify. But, when you turn off sharing activity, Discord will stop showing activity statuses, such as the public Discord stages you have joined, and all the other apps that support Rich Presence. Let us show you how to do it! How to Stop Discord Showing What Game You’re Playing on Windows or Mac It is fairly straightforward to stop Discord from showing the games you’re playing....

While you may hide your Last Seen availability on WhatsApp, your online status remains visible to everyone. Your mom, ex, and younger sibling can see your late-night online status on WhatsApp. However, you can hide it from specific people or a single person on the platform and continue chatting without anyone bothering or interrogating you. Hide WhatsApp Online Status From One Person or Specific Contacts on iPhone Before we get started, install the latest WhatsApp build on iPhone....

So if you want to make a PDF file better, you can directly work on it instead of converting it into a word processing format. Here’s how you can do so: How to Insert a New Page into a PDF Using Adobe Acrobat DC Adobe Acrobat DC has a Ribbon interface at the top with several features and tools to edit a PDF. One is the Insert feature, which you can use to add pages....

WhatsApp’s Block option is a nift privacy feature that doesn’t notify users when they get blocked. But once you are blocked on the IM app, there are some smarter ways to learn whether your acquaintance, potential customer, or date has blocked you. Here’s how to start. 1. Check Last Seen and Online Status This is the first thing you can check to see if someone on WhatsApp has blocked you....

You may not know this yet, but there is an easy way to configure the download so that you can take advantage of your internet connection speeds and optimize the download. The default internet speed as set in Adobe Reader is a slow 56 Kbps. You should choose a setting that can give you the fastest download according to your connection. Open Adobe Reader and select Preferences under the Edit menu....