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Virtual desktops allow you to organize your windows according to use cases. So all your work related stuff can be on one desktop while chat apps or RSS reading can be on another. It’s less distracting than having everything open on one desktop or juggling between minimized/maximized windows. Oh and there are keyboard shortcuts to quickly switch between the desktops. Cool Tip: When it comes to managing virtual desktops, Dexpot is the app to rely on....

Granted, a lot of the popular travel portals have similar features, but if you live and die by Google, you will like the way Google Hotel Finder has been neatly packaged. The service is limited to hotels in the US though. Google Hotel Finder starts off like the usual search with a location. The dropdown auto-suggests locations for you. Search results get immediately displayed with snippets of information like – Hotel Class; User Rating; Price per night; and Compared to typical....

In recent years, virtual reality (VR) goggles have also been popping up. Apparatus such as Facebook’s Oculus Rift have arrived at the scene, offering an immersive experience. While such an experience can be exciting, the question arises as to whether this is a good thing or a bad thing. The Emergence of VR Before we start getting all judgy, it’s useful to take a step back and look at the origins of VR....

a very capable camera with you at all times that also happens to have instant access to the internet. But, while sharing photos as they are right on the camera roll is what most people do, the right editing can vastly improve even the simplest photo, which is why in this entry we take a look at VSCO Cam, the free and very popular photo editing app for iPhone. Ready?...

We shall try to answer all your questions in this post. We will explain the after-effects of clearing data for popular apps such as Facebook, Instagram, Google Play Store, Contacts, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and more. Let’s get started with how to clear data followed by aftereffects of clearing data. How to Clear Data of an App on Android You will find the options to Clear cache and Clear data inside the app info settings for each app....

Deleting files will help you free up space on your Google Drive. However, the released storage will depend on several factors. We have listed multiple scenarios below depending on the owner of the file, location of the file, and much more. Let’s get started. But before that, read the following important points. Things to Know When Deleting Files From Google Drive Only the owner of the file can actually delete the file....

But just like with any other web browser, Microsoft Edge Chromium will eventually run into issues. Usually, improperly configured settings, rogue extensions, browser hijackers, and redundant site data cause such hiccups. That’s why Microsoft Edge Chromium provides you with the means to reset the browser. But what exactly does a reset procedure entail? Let’s dig in and find out. What Happens After Resetting Resetting Microsoft Edge Chromium reverts many browser functionalities to their defaults....

You cannot uninstall the preinstalled Photos app. You can only disable it. Disabling the app will hide it from the app drawer. It’s almost equivalent to uninstalling the app only as you cannot use it. You will have to enable the app to use it again. On iPhone, you have to install the Google Photos app before uninstalling it. Now let’s see what happens to photos when you remove the app from your phone....

If you take your phone and laptop’s security more seriously than others, it’s a good idea to use MAC randomization, also known as MAC spoofing. In this post, we will explain what MAC randomization is and how it works. Also, we’ll show you how to use it on your Windows 11/macOS PC, and Android/iOS smartphone to hide your device’s identity when connecting to unknown or public networks. What Is MAC Randomization and How Does It Work To use MAC randomization, you’ll need to know what MAC address really is....

What to expect? You will learn what these two settings are, how they differ, why you need to understand them, and when and how to use them. Pretty much everything then. Let’s begin. 1. What Is Reset Reset will reinstall Windows OS on your computer. You can think of it as a kind of format where all your data will be deleted and all third-party apps will be uninstalled. Your computer will be handed back to you the way you received it when you first bought it....

By usingWhat’s My Computer Doing you can explore all the running programs of your computer in a better interface and get more details as compared to those provided by task manager. After running the program, check the Freeze option on the top. Click on “Also show system processes” link at the top to display all the hard disk and processor activities running at that time. Clicking on a name of any program will display all the corresponding details....

To avoid such messages, you have the two cool features in WhatsApp — mute and block. Each is used to restrict messages but in different ways. So what’s the difference between them? Without further ado, let’s get started. What Is Block Block is a harsh way to stop messages from someone. When you block a contact, you cannot have a conversation with them as block restricts all kinds of communication — direct chats, voice calls, and videos calls....

With Windows 10 S, Microsoft is hoping to take on Chrome OS, which has been a darling of school and college goers with its cheap hardware and equally light OS. So what makes Windows 10 S different? Quite a few things, which we are going to talk about in this article. Here are 5 significant differences between Windows 10 S and Chrome OS. Note: Chromium OS and Google Chrome OS are two different things....

Launch Day Impressions We were present at the event when Xiaomi’s Hugo Barra made a stunning entry in what looked like a hoverboard. An hour into the presentation came the price reveal, and it was quite a shocker. All those features for less than Rs. 10,000 for the 16GB model? Sounded too good to be true. But when we got a chance to play with the device in the demo area, we weren’t disappointed....

Microsoft Office 365 suite is considered as the Gold standard in the productivity space. Sure, there are rivals like Google G Suite and Kingsoft’s WPS Office, but nothing comes close to Office 365 in terms of the overall package. The gap continues to widen as Microsoft is pumping more add-ons in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Microsoft Teams tool is such an example of that. Microsoft offers a wide range of Office 365 plans....

One of the first things to do on Discord when starting is to create a Server. However, setting up a Discord Server can be quite tiring as it involves setting up channels, roles, and permissions. While Discord offers Server templates that make the process easier, you can also create your Server templates. Here’s how it works. How to Generate a Discord Server Template The first thing to note about generating a Discord Server template is that you must have an active Discord Server....

While the circular-shaped or square-shaped icons were a common thing, the Teardrop shape was one of the most sought-after shapes. It first debuted on the third developer preview of Android Oreo and has since then made its way to the Pixel launcher. Since Oreo will take its own sweet time to make its way to your phone, here are some nifty ways to get Android Oreo’s teardrop icons on your phone....

You can tweak this navigation bar or even hide it temporarily (remember that tiny black button?), but you can’t disable it all together in favor of navigation gestures, even in flagships like the Galaxy Note 9 or the Galaxy S9/S9+. If you were to ask me, it’s a big roadblock for someone like me who was really looking forward to getting the most out of that excellent screen. Well, as luck would have it, there is a way to get navigation gestures on the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy Note 9....

What makes the Fitbit Versa 2 special is that it handles notifications for text messages and emails rather seamlessly. The ease with which you can check the priority of the incoming messages without unlocking your phone is a blessing. Just lift your wrist to check the Versa 2. And the story doesn’t end there. On some Android phones, you can even reply to some of those messages too. Sound interesting, right?...

But those are the system settings — a simple tug on the toggle button and you are all set. But there exists another way by which both the Windows start menu and the taskbar can be made translucent. Though it’s a tad tedious process, the end results are quite impressive. So, on that note, let’s start how to get transparent start menu in Windows 10. 1. Add User Before making any changes to the Registry keys and values, a user needs to have complete access....