Ok, the bruised fingers part was an exaggeration but we’re enjoying ourselves at this event so we decided to share some pictures we took from the cameras of our beloved phones (which shall remain unnamed). And the subheads say what we’d have said if we were there on the stage launching it, so don’t let it spike up your troll quotient; relax! Mi Design is Better Than Your Design Picture Perfect Camera … Like, You Know, Perfect!...

So, should you buy the all-new Xiaomi Redmi Note 5? Today, we weigh the pros and cons to help you take the right decision. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pros 1. FHD+ 18:9 Display with Minimal Bezles Full view 18:9 displays were the thing in 2017 and still is one of the reigning smartphone trends. While a few companies like Samsung have still stuck to the standard 16:9 screens for their budget offerings, Xiaomi has gone ahead and introduced full view 18:9 displays in the Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro....

Time tracker apps are born every minute, but it’s not the variety rather the productive use you put them through that’s more meaningful. So, let me throw Yast into the mix and let you decide the use you can put it too to enhance your productivity online. Yast is mindful of your time right from the time it asks you to sign up. You can register or sign-in with your Google, Google Apps, or Yahoo account....

The majority is inclined to use Safari on macOS as the browser also comes by default (which you can’t change though), and the user can smoothly carry-forward browsing data between the devices. Firefox is emphasizing on the rapid development of the browser to lure users and take the lead from the rivals. In this post, we are going to compare the Safari browser to Firefox on Mac. Unlike iOS, the battleground is even here for both the contenders as the system lets you change the default browser....

You need not dream any longer, because an extension with such functionality has finally been made. It’s called HoverCards and is available for free on the Chrome Web Store. Getting Started As the name suggests, all you need to really do is hover your mouse on links and you will be shown a glimpse of what the content is all about. This is especially great, if you’re browsing a website which has a lot of links from sites like YouTube, Imgur or even social media services like Instagram and Twitter....

Previously we had shown you how to install the Android 6.0.1 Emojis. So, if you followed that guide then the process is same. We’re going to flash a the zip file containing the Emojis. You’ll need a custom recovery (CWM or TWRP) and of course a Nandroid backup to quickly switch back to what you had before in case if anything goes wrong. Before that let’s check out what’s new in these Emojis....

During such conversations, I learned about a cool new way to launch applications using Launchpad. Launchpad is a new feature introduced in Mac OS X Lion. It’s an iPhone like application launcher for Mac, which makes it easier to launch applications. As there was no Mac around, I used my Android to see a webcast for Launchpad, and it was really impressive. Here, have a look. When I came home, I started searching for a similar tool for Windows, and that’s when I learned about XLaunchpad, a Launchpad like application launcher for Windows....

Today, in the age of rampant social media sharing, lifting someone’s work is just so easy. It’s as simple as taking a screenshot of the picture, applying a few filters and sharing it on Instagram (or any such relevant platform, for that matter). Hence, it’s important that we slap our name (and in some cases the names of our precious phones) to our photos. Since iPhones do not have this feature built in, obviously we’d have to borrow it from third-party apps, and well, that’s the only way for now (until Apple gets inspired from Android, maybe?...

In this post, we have covered how sharing permissions work in Google Docs, followed by instructions to grant, modify, or remove editing permissions on mobile and computer. Let’s get started. How Google Docs Sharing Permissions Work You can share your Google Docs document in two ways. Firstly, the document can be shared with a selected few people only by adding their email ID. This type is referred to as Restricted....

When you spam someone with countless messages, leave inappropriate comments, or tag them in irrelevant posts, the person may block you. Your broken friendship or relationship with someone may land you on their blocked list. But how would you know if someone has blocked you? Well, here are the indicators. 1. Search for the Person on Instagram It’s one of the effective ways to know if someone blocked you on Instagram....

We’re going to show you how the new and improved features can help you scale back your kids’ smartphone habits so they won’t call, text or Face Time people they shouldn’t be communicating with. What’s New in Apple’s Screen Time Update In iOS 13, Apple added some new and improved features to Screen Time, which can help parents scale back on their kids’ iPhone addiction. That is one of the ways for parents to help their child develop healthy device habits instead of being glued to the smartphone....

The audio can also be embarrassing sometimes when someone around you is not aware that you are filming. But still, the audio should not stop you from uploading your beautiful holiday video to the web. Just remove the audio from the video and mute it and later, add some soothing music in the background and it will be perfect. So here’s the trick to mute a video using VLC and YouTube for free and without any limits....

Yes, you read that right. This pair of wireless earphones can also function as a pair of regular earphones. So whether you want to connect them to your Windows laptop or your iPhone, it’s doable. The only downside is that you tend to lose some of the features when connected to other devices. So, if you are up for it, let’s see how to connect your Samsung wireless earphones to devices other than smartphones....

To make them useful and not-ugly, we showed you how to make your own custom tiles using TileCreator for Windows 10 and OblyTile for Windows 8.1. Taking a page from that, I wondered whether games can be tiled in such a way. Inquisitive readers might point out that right-clicking a game icon and selecting Pin to Start will do the job, but it looks horrendous. Just try it and you will agree with me....

There are some tools like Connectify and Virtual Router that claim to provide a solution to the above problem but to me they created additional problems rather than solving the one I have. Soon after I installed Connectify, I started having random crashes with the infamous Blue Screen Of Death. Luckily I came across a web service called Virtual Access Point (found on Raymond’s blog) that offers an easy solution using the built-in Virtual Wi-Fi technology in Windows 7....

To safeguard all my passwords and to make my online life a little easier I use LastPass, the best online password manager. It’s awesome, feature rich and can be used flawlessly across different browsers and operating systems. LastPass also allows people working on public computers and internet cafes to access their vaults online but it’s always risky with all those keyloggers running in the background (well, in some of those cafes I should say), waiting for you to make a mistake....

Earlier, the ability to rename Spotify playlists was available on the Spotify desktop app only. Now, you can rename your playlists from any device. Be it Android, iPhone, iPad, desktop (Windows and Mac), and even the Spotify web player. Do read till the end to find out whether playlist name impacts song recommendations. Let’s check how to change the name of playlists on Spotify. Note: You will need to be the owner of a playlist to rename it....

The screen time data on your iPhone and Mac records all activities. That will give you an unclear picture if you want to start later since it will mix old data with new. So it’s a good idea to reset old screen time data and then start tracking with a definitive purpose. Here’s how to reset your Screen Time data on iPhone and Mac by following these simple steps....

Turning off your activity status is a viable way to discourage ardent fans from vying for your attention, but even that may not be enough if you have a lot of followers who message you regardless. So, can you do anything about it? Sadly, there is no native setting to completely disable the feature. However, you can in fact tone down on the amount of messages that you receive to only blogs that you follow — which in essence translates to actually turning off instant messaging for good....

So if you want to run Android apps on your Windows 11 laptop, here’s how to go about it. What Will You Need to Run Android Apps Now, your Windows 11 PC must meet certain requirements before you can install and run Android apps. Windows Version: You must enroll on Windows Insider, and your PC must have Windows 11 Insider Beta. To do so, head over to Settings > Windows Update > Windows Insider Program to link your account....