We have shared various basic and advanced level tricks using which you can connect your phone to the computer and automatically sync files and photos. One of these easiest tricks used to be the app called BitTorrent Sync. BitTorrent Sync used to provide a universal platform for all the desktops and smartphone OS to sync files over a local wireless network. Installing and setting up the app used to be very easy....

iCloud . However, when asked what this relatively new service from Apple is, things get a bit more confusing. So, What is iCloud? ICloud is a service that allows users of Apple’s devices to store different kinds of data on remote computer servers so they are able to download it to multiple devices without the need to be connected to a computer by a cable. The types data that are stored in these remote computer servers is threefold:...

Today we will talk about a cool browser add-on and web service that can be used to share any part of a website as an image map. Kwout helps you cut out a portion from any web page and bring the same to use with all links intact as on the original. Is this not interesting? You could now share a specific part of a website instead of the entire link....

But does Instagram allow you to do that? We’ll show you how to share someone else’s story with others. Can You Share Someone Else’s Story to Your Own You might get tempted to share that fun meme with your Story, but is it possible? The short answer is no. Unless the person who shared the Story did tag you, you won’t be able to repost it. Fortunately, a convenient workaround will help you solve that issue, which we will be detailing in an upcoming section....

If you see this error while using a particular app, then you should begin troubleshooting with that app. But how? There are a few ways to resolve that error as we will discuss below. By the end of this guide, you should be able to work normally without seeing annoying pop-ups. Let’s begin. 1. Update OS and Apps We will start with updating Windows 10 to the latest version. That can fix quite a few bugs in the system....

We are glad to say that Microsoft has bundled several options for that. For starters, you get a dedicated screenshot-taking app known as Snip & Sketch in Windows 10. It is an advanced version of the Snipping tool. Currently, Windows 10 provides both the apps, but Snip & Sketch will soon replace the Snipping tool. We will first start with the methods that are usable in the tablet mode of the HP Pavilion x360 laptops, followed by the usual methods to take a screenshot....

Well, you will find the answer in this post where we tell you how to transfer notes between two phones. They can be Android phones, iPhones, or a combination of them. Let’s get started. Transfer Notes from Android to Android Transferring notes from an Android phone to another Android depends on the note-taking app that you are using. If you are running stock Android, your phone will mostly include the Google Keep app....

Picasa uploader is a nifty tool that adds a Facebook button to the Picasa desktop app so that you can directly upload all your Picasa pictures to your Facebook account. Here are the steps. First, install Picasa Uploader on your computer. Click on “Install Now” button. If you use Google Chrome then it will ask you to accept the request of launching the application. Click on “Launch Application” button....

Similar to how YouTube lets you make the post private, Reddit offers you this functionality for more control. If you have posted something, you can delete or hide it easily without having to delete your Reddit account. Well, let’s first understand the repercussions of hiding a post on Reddit. What Happens When You Hide a Post on Reddit When you hide a post on Reddit, it disappears from your screen....

clean interface, minimalistic approach and few more innovative new features were enough to lure me away from Gmail. In the process of making Outlook.com my default email address I accidentally subscribed to many newsletters and promotional updates. Now while trying the Sweep email feature of Outlook.com, I stumbled upon an amazing feature using which one can automatically unsubscribe from unwanted newsletters right from Outlook.com inbox. We have already seen how Outlook....

To counter scenarios like this, Windows 11 comes with a nifty security feature called Dynamic lock, which allows you to deny unauthorized access to your PC while you’re away. Here’s everything you need to know about it and how to quickly enable it on your Windows 11 computer. What is Dynamic Lock and How Does it Work The Dynamic lock is a helpful security feature built into Windows that allows your computer to lock itself automatically whenever you walk away from it, essentially offering another layer of security....

Now, the thing is that we mostly use an app or script to apply the updates directly when we have to modify system files in an Android phone. This will enable us to have a better file management. It’s not always convenient though. Sometimes, we might need to edit and update certain system files on the Android device manually in order to apply some custom patches and modification and that’s when we need a root file explorer app....

Now, the next time I visited Vizag, I was craving to have the same Biryani again but I was not able to recall the name of the place owing to my bad memory. This is where tools that save memories related to specific things come in handy, because you’d never remember to save such things otherwise. When it comes to food or cuisine, Evernote Food is there. Using Evernote Food Evernote Food is an extension of the classic Evernote note taking app that helps you remember anything and everything....

Powered by a deep learning artificial intelligence, the Assistant can execute a lot of powerful tasks and even help you to troubleshoot issues that you might encounter on your Google Pixel 2. All you have to do is just mention the issue and the smart assistant will take care of the rest. The Pixel 2 XL running Android 8.1 (dev preview) has recently come in the market with the new and improved Assistant....

This will require some planning so you can download the map of an area or city beforehand. Once you move to that area with no network connection or GPS, you can’t do anything. Thankfully, the process is easy, and downloading maps in Google Maps doesn’t take long. Let’s begin. How to Download Google Maps Offline on Android and iOS You can save maps in both internal memory or SD cards on your Android phone....

Currently, Telegram’s Secret Chat feature is only available in a one-on-one conversation for now. So, there’s no Secret Group Chat feature as if now. In this article, we’ll share more about Telegram’s Secret Chat feature and talk about how it works on Android and iPhone. Let’s get started. How Secure is Telegram’s Secret Chat Telegram advertises its Secret Chat feature as one of the most secure chat options with client-client encryption....

But unlike iPad’s smart widget, the One UI 4.1 OS of the Galaxy S22 lets you tweak the smart widgets to some extent. Let’s see how to use smart widgets in the Samsung Galaxy S22 series smartphones. Where Are Smart Widgets Like conventional widgets, you can find the Smart Widgets under the Widgets section. Long-press on the home screen, select Widgets, and the smart Widgets will be right on top of the stack....

In fact, we have talked about the service and how useful it is in some past entries on this site (like this one or this other one for example), which kind of made it even more confusing that it wasn’t available as an iPhone app. Well, that time has come to an end, since the native iPhone app of IFTTT is available now and it does sport some really great features that will certainly make it essential for many iPhone users out there....

Dropbox is losing stance and has decided to turn a feature called Camera Upload into a full-fledged app. Should you be using it instead of the default photo gallery app on your iPhone (or any phone rather)? Let’s find out. What is Carousel? With the name and the icon clearly inspired by the majestic Mad Men scene, Carousel (iPhone, Android) is Dropbox’s first move away from being a feature company (cloud backup) to a products company, with Mailbox in toe....

Sure, the new spotlight can do math, convert units, or look for movies playing nearby but it can’t do advanced stuff like shutdown your Mac, search within sites or answer questions like Siri. If you’ve used Spotlight Search in Yosemite, you might be left longing for more. After all, there’s so much potential for that preview area. Thankfully, one developer decided to explore this area and came up with plugins to expand the Spotlight functionality that allows it to do all the things stated above and more....