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We’ve written about a method for hiding files in plain sight inside images (also a tool that does that) in the past, and of course using the Folder options in Windows to hide files. Today we’ll talk about a method that’s easier to implement than hiding files in images, and offers better protection than using the Windows folder options which, frankly, everyone is aware of these days and can easily uncheck that option to see the hidden files....

If you use password protection to log on to your Windows machine, you can set some rules and standards to change the default behavior and enhance protection policies. Let us see how to do this and check out the available options. Note: Local Security Policy is available only in Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate, and Enterpise editions. Unfortunately, the option does not come with Starter, Home Basic, and Home Premium editions....

While there are several apps on the App Store for the job, we’ve picked the one that’s simple and easy to use for opening RAR files on your Mac. If you’ve downloaded an attachment or received a link to download documents in a RAR file, here’s how you can open it on your Mac. What Is a RAR File Just like the ZIP file, which is actually an archive file type, RAR file works similar but offers a bit more features....

He installed the printer drivers on his computer, and he was successfully able to print and scan documents. But he was looking for the ability to use the wireless features of his printer so as to print directly from his Android smartphone. While I was setting up his printer for Wi-Fi and cloud printing, I realized that the whole process can be documented for my readers. So here are two ways in which you can print wirelessly from your Android device....

Yes, there are ways to disable these dreaded Blue ticks, but that’s essentially a barter system — if you can’t let others see, you can’t see the Blue ticks either. But we are talking Android here and more often than not, it has its nifty share of apps which comes packed with smart workarounds. And just a heads up guys, it’s not the same old trick of disabling the data connection or going offline....

If you happen to delete several bookmarks or a folder of bookmarks accidentally, it’s impossible to retrieve them after missing the tiny ‘Undo’ option that flashes underneath the screen briefly. This is a pressing issue. But thankfully, there are a couple of workarounds that you can use to get your bookmarks back, provided you act fast. The first method involves all prominent platforms — Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. The second workaround revolves around desktops only....

Most of us tend to work a variety of file and we keep trying out the new features to suit our requirements. However, while playing with these features, we mess up with the settings. To change it back to the default values, we need to reset them. In this post, we shall tell you how to reset the major settings of Google Docs such as margins, numbering, formatting, etc. Let’s get started....

Now I did try everything that a normal user would have, but all that was in vain. So finally I had no choice but to look for root access for advanced power saving options. So today I am going to share how you can root most Xperia devices running on Android 4.3. Note: The method discussed works on most Xperia devices. However, rooting a device always has risks involved. So basically, if things don’t go as planned, you’re on your own....

Log in to your Hotmail account. In the off-chance that you are redirected to the Windows Live home page, go back to your inbox by clicking the Hotmail button at the top. Select the email that you want to clean up by checking the box. The email cleanup feature allows you to choose multiple senders at the same time. Click the Sweep option on the top and choose Schedule cleanup....

Play Protect is Google’s defense system against the malware that can potentially attack and compromise your phone. Also, it safeguards against suspicious apps regardless of their origins. If you’re curious to know more about Google Play Protect, this post has all the answers you need. First, let’s start by understanding Google Play Protect and how it works. What Is Google Play Protect Google Play Protect is a malware protection system that uses machine learning to adapt and improve itself at detecting potential malware for Android....

But before we start wiping the phone, we need to do something else – create a backup. Then I’ll show you the two ways to wipe your phone – the easy way and the secure way. Back the Hell Up You don’t want to lose your important contacts and SMS when moving to a new phone. The best thing you can do is go to Settings > Backup & reset and make sure Back up my data is checked....

1. The Web To get to shared photos via the web, tap the messages icon on the top panel right next to the notifications icon. Then click on See All so that you can enter the correct view to do what we need to do. If you instead directly open the chat window of your friend, then you will never find the right option. So, once you’re in the right section, click on the contact whose shared images you want to see....

The fact that anyone with access to your Firefox web browser also has access to your stored passwords for email, Facebook, Twitter, and more is not exactly comforting. That’s why Master Password+ is so great. It allows you to protect the access to your stored passwords with one “Master Password”, and if you follow along with this article you will have it up and running in no time! Obtaining Master Password+ Installation is a walk in the park, mosey on over to the Master Password+ Add-on page and click on the big green button....

It’s quite simple to share your Wi-Fi password between two devices on the same platform. However, the challenge arises when you try to share it between an iPhone and an Android device. But, we’re here to ensure it’s no longer a challenge going forward. Here’s how to share your Wi-Fi password from iPhone to Android and vice-versa. 2 Methods to Share Wi-Fi Password From iPhone to Android There are 2 ways in which you can share your Wi-Fi password from an iPhone to an Android device....

Such problems in Windows aren’t that uncommon. This could arise due to many reasons. Some common reasons are: Corrupted registry entry.CD/DVD driver problem.Installation and un-installation of DVD recording programs.Un-installation of Microsoft Digital Image. This articles elaborates all the necessary steps you have to perform to solve the missing drive problem in Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows XP. How to solve missing cd/dvd drive issue You can solve this problem by using the in-built troubleshooter in Windows 7 or by tweaking your computer’s registry settings in Windows Vista and XP....

While most features are useful to a wide range of users, some may not like their music being interrupted by Siri every time they receive a notification. If the lyrics to your favorite hip-hop number are more important than an announcement telling you who sent you a message, this guide is for you. Here’s how to stop Siri from reading your messages on AirPods. But before that, why is Siri announcing messages?...

The worst part – I am on a limited internet connection and thus I download and save these videos to my laptop. Taking the laptop to the kitchen (especially when the cook is someone like me) is not always a great idea. Of course, I can use my Android to see the videos while cooking but copying one video after another on SD card everyday is not feasible either. The best solution to the aforementioned problem was to stream the videos from computer to Android....

This is especially true when it comes to emulators from other consoles that require ROMs, since both the emulators and the ROMs (games) they use are packed within a Zip file. And since the emulator has already been installed, that would mean installing it all over again. In this tutorial we are going to show you a workaround to this process that will let you directly access your Vita wirelessly via FTP (File Transfer Protocol) and install games for the emulators you already have there....

Yeah, I used Facebook like cloud storage, and in the process, I managed to spam my friends’ timeline pretty well. Fast forward a couple of years, and Facebook became almost synonymous with scandals and data privacy issues. Be it the Cambridge Analytica data scandal or the more recent password breaches, and all these have left a scar on Facebook’s image. Plus, the fact that Facebook knows more about me than my husband does, and clearly, it was not a comforting fact....

A few services out there are capable of taking your existing playlists in Spotify and transferring them offer to Apple Music. If you want to switch, you can pick up right where you left off. One such service is appropriately named Move to Apple Music and you can follow our steps below using the app to smoothly transfer your data over. Important: The Move to Apple Music application is only available for Mac OS X 10....