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You might know about popular virtualization tools like VMware and Sun Virtualbox. These tools can virtualize an operating system thereby helping you run different operating systems, like Windows and Linux, on the same computer and without the need to dual boot. The operating systems run in separate windows, just like two different apps. Spoon ( Windows only ) is a very interesting new tool that takes this virtualization concept to the next level by helping you run apps right from the browser, without the need to install them....

Scheduling notifications summary on your iPhone is a great way to help you stop getting distracted by checking your device, while it can also make sure that no communications slip under the net. If you want to know how to schedule notifications on your iPhone, you’ve come to the right place. Keep reading to learn more about the Scheduled Summary feature and how you can use it. What Is Scheduled Summary on iPhone As part of its iOS 15 notification changes, Apple introduced Scheduled Summary (of notifications), which enables you to batch notifications that aren’t as important and deliver them at a time that suits you....

Kindle If you don’t own a Kindle yet (I don’t either), don’t worry. You could use one of the free Kindle apps/software available for different operating systems and mobile phones to read the books that come in the Kindle format. These days, a Kindle version of almost all the hardcover/paperback books can be found. Lets get started. Part 1: Setting Up Kindle For PC You’ll see that there are 3 free books already there for you to read....

Do Not Disturb , of which we’ve already written a bit before and which also allows you to use a small workaround to have your iPhone alert you only when certain contacts call you. Let’s take a better look at how to do this on your iPhone running iOS 6. Creating a Custom Contacts Group The first step in this workaround is to create a custom group of only the contacts you want to receive calls from....

Reliability is one of the reasons why professionals opt for macOS over Windows. I couldn’t agree more. After using Windows-based systems for nearly a decade, my run-ins with several issues have made me rethink about my OS preferences. You can find solutions for troubleshooting most problems on the web. However, a few particular ones usually end up with suggestions to replace hardware or the laptop. In this post, I’ll talk about one of the infamous Windows bugs that carry a potential of ruining your experience on a shiny new laptop....

Microsoft has not made it easy to do it. That leaves several users at the mercy of support forums for answers. Don’t worry because we have got you covered. Here are a few ways you can sort files, and even folders in Windows 10 numerically and by size. Let’s begin. 1. Sort Numerically Using Group Policy Editor The Group Policy Editor isn’t present in the Windows 10 Home edition. You can grab it from reputed sites or download it using the link below....

If you have not yet installed or updated the latest version of Google+ app on your droid, download and install it from the Play Store. Having done that sign in with your Google account and explorer the new sleek design. To start the Hangout on your phone launch the latest version of Google+ app and tap the Home button on the top left corner. Now, on the side-slide menu tap the Hangout button to start one....

You may have turned off Wi-Fi to use cellular data or save battery juice while you’re away from a known network. Realizing that toggling off the Wi-Fi didn’t actually turn it off can be baffling how your battery drained gradually and how come the Wi-Fi network got turned on automatically. Let’s understand it in more detail. How Control Center Works The Control Center was designed as an easy-access menu where you can toggle a bunch of services like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and torch on and off from anywhere on the screen....

In group calls, people often speak over each other and with Automatic Prominence active, that can get annoying. The constant resizing and shuffling around of tiles is not a pleasing sight. If you don’t like the feature, find it disorienting, or just want to stop using it before an important group call, consider turning it off. So let’s check out how you can stop tiles from resizing or moving around in group FaceTime by disabling Automatic Prominence....

Because of this ease of access, it is very important to take full advantage of everything that the Finder sidebar has to offer, which is why here we offer you a few tips to get the most out of it. Let’s learn about them. Add Any Item to the Finder Sidebar One of the huge benefits of the Finder is that whenever you open a Finder window, it gives you immediate access to some of the system’s most important areas, like the folders for your photos, movies and even your user folder....

RightInbox is the tool for you to introduce email tracking for Gmail. RightInbox is a Firefox and Chrome extension that seamlessly integrates with Gmail and brings many email management features to your personal Gmail account. Let’s see some of the key features of RightInbox. Track Your Emails in Gmail RightInbox adds three new buttons to your compose window. We will be talking about the Send Now and Send Later scheduling buttons a bit later....

The overall process can be divided into multiple parts – turn off notifications, disable chats threads from popping up, and mark chats as unread/delete unread chats. We have covered all of them here. You can do the first one only or some of them. It depends on your need and preference as to how you want to use Telegram. Let’s check the steps to disable contact joined notifications on Telegram and other things....

Smart Lock on the Samsung Galaxy S20 and S20+ eases up the process and saves a lot of your time spent in unlocking your phone. For instance, if you have your Bluetooth wireless earphones set up for Smart Lock, your phone will stay unlocked when the device is in the vicinity. As useful as this feature is, it’s not a wise decision to keep it enabled at all times, especially at your workplace....

While you can’t unfollow everyone on TikTok at once, the unfollowing process is usually quick and can be done in a few clicks. You can either unfollow a single person or multiple profiles. In this article, we will show you step-by-step the process for both ways. But, first things first. Note: We strongly recommend against using bots to manage your TikTok unfollows. This is against TikTok’s policy and can get you removed from the platform....

In our post today, we’ll explore how to use Adobe Spark Post to enhance our social media images and posts. 1. Apply Filter on Selected Area Of course, the first point has to be about the ready-made photos and templates. Given that Spark Post has a plethora of images, choosing the right one can be tricky. However, when you do find one, lending your personal touches are quite easy. For instance, you can choose to apply a filter to selected images on a template....

Beyond making your photos look warmer or colder, you can also edit certain sections of the picture. Moreover, you can change luminance. If you’re wondering how to use and make the best of Color Grading in Lightroom Classic, read on. Warmer Tones A warm tone refers to when your picture has more of a golden, welcoming feel. Giving your pictures this look works particularly well when taking photos on hotter days or around golden hour....

Dictionary.com is probably the best of the lot. But when it comes to the ones on smartphones, Dictionary.com’s app never really impressed me. It needed an internet connection to look for the definition of a word. To me, the idea of being connected to the internet to just look up the meaning of a word sounded ridiculous. What if one’s offline or out of the coverage area? Also, if I am connected to the network on my Android, I would just use Google Now instead of using an app....

Microsoft offers support for Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling on all Windows version starting from its Windows 10 May 2020 update. The feature is meant for future usage and hasn’t taken off due to confusion about how it works. To help you understand this feature better, we shall explain about Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling and how you can enable it on your Windows 11 PC. What Is Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling and How Does It Work Hardware Accelerated GPU Scheduling is a feature built in to Windows....

SharePlay opens up a new fun element among FaceTime users. While it wasn’t the part of official iOS 15 update, Apple has enabled the feature following iOS 15.1 update on iPhone. Before we go ahead and show you how to use SharePlay, let’s understand what’s SharePlay in the first place. What Is SharePlay SharePlay is a new FaceTime function backed in iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It allows you to share your device screen with others during a FaceTime call....

This guide has been created after hours of exploring and experimenting with the Freeform app. So, expect many tips, tricks, and interesting observations coming your way. Let’s begin. What is Apple’s Freeform App on iPhone and iPad Freeform is a digital whiteboard app designed by Apple for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It allows users to collaborate on various projects, personal and professional. The projects or as Apple puts it, the board, act just like a big canvas....