There are two kinds of gadgets: One that become really popular really fast with the (much deserved) hype, like the iPhone, and other that become really popular really fast without the hype. Chromecast is clearly in the second category. Millions of these tiny devils are already in the market. And not without reason. Media streaming devices have existed before but Chromecast is one of a kind. When Guiding Tech writer Khamosh started playing around with it, he immediately realized that this amazing device needs an amazing guide....

The V20 is a considerable upgrade over its predecessor, the V10. Both the devices come with the same 32 and 64GB variants, 4GB RAM, same display units — both primary and secondary — but the V20 is lighter and slimmer than its predecessor. Here we take a look at five more features where the V20 comes out on top. A Snappier Chipset The new device by LG comes with a Snapdragon 820 SOC which clocks at 2....

Google offers a Workplace Marketplace of apps for users to enhance the whole ecosystem experience. You can download and use relevant apps to integrate third-party apps and services into your workflow. Don’t worry, you can use a few Workplace apps with your regular Google account too. One of the less intuitive aspects of Zoom is its meeting scheduler, which can be a bit tricky to get used to. Luckily for Google Workspace users, Zoom has a Google Calendar integration that makes adding a Zoom call to a Google Calendar event a snap....

Apple has added the ability to add emojis and special characters such as copyright symbols, math symbols, Latin words, currency symbols, and more. In this post, we are going to talk about how to add them in Apple Pages. We will also mention a few tricks to customize the software, the ability to do voice typing, auto-correcting words to symbols, and more. Let’s jump in. 1. Add Emojis and Special Characters While editing a document, you may come across a situation when you need to add a copyright symbol, Celsius character, different currency, or a simple math symbol....

uploading to the web . In the past we have already seen how we can normalize an MP3 file using a nifty tool called MP3 Gain. Today we will have a look at how we can do the same for a video file. We will be seeing two tricks to accomplish the task. The first one is a temporary amplification and can be used when you just need to amplify the video while watching it....

Apple introduced Focus (an improved DND) with iOS 15 on iPhone. The company has integrated the same with the lock screen and home screen in iOS 16. For instance, you can link a Focus profile to a specific lock screen and home screen and use Focus automation to change the lock screen and home screen layout. Why Do You Need to Change iPhone Lock Screen Automatically Apple doesn’t support different profiles (work, business, personal, etc....

In our series of posts on Titanium Backup, we will see some great things you can do using this tool. Here’s what we will be covering: How to Install Titanium Backup to Backup and Restore Apps (Current Article)How to Backup and Restore SMS, Call Logs, Wi-Fi SettingsHow to Schedule BackupsHow to Restore Individual Apps from Nandroid BackupHow to Freeze/Uninstall System Apps If any of the articles above is not linked, it will be published soon and the update will be reflected....

installing Windows 8 (the preview builds ), right before the setup is about to make your PC ready it asks you whether you would like to use a local account or the Microsoft account to administer the computer. If you choose the Microsoft account, you will have to provide your Windows login credentials, and you would be able to sync all your settings, Metro Apps from the stores and SkyDrive files seamlessly....

Take the case with file downloads. Microsoft Edge Chromium saves them to the Downloads folder of your PC or Mac by default. That makes sense, but it’s not ideal if you perform lots of downloads regularly. The Downloads folder resides in the primary partition, and filling it up with a bunch of huge files is not a good idea if storage space is a concern. Thankfully, it’s more than possible to change the default downloads folder for Microsoft Edge Chromium, either to another location within the primary partition or to a different partition or drive altogether....

Themes in Google Slides consist of preset features like backgrounds, colors, fonts, and even layouts, which can all be easily customized based on the users’ needs. So read along to know more on how to change or edit theme colors in Google Slides. Note: Before starting, make sure you’re logged into your Google Account. How to Change Theme on Google Slides for Desktop Step 1: Open Google Slides and click on the project to start editing or click on Blank to start a new project....

Though it was annoying initially, soon we realized the importance of locking the system. Thankfully, much has been done in the field ofmaking a PC more secure and the latest to join the trend is the Windows 10 Dynamic Lock feature. A computer contains more than a dozen files with sensitive information, banking information, pictures, etc. — all this can be lost if one is not careful enough. With Dynamic Lock in place, the PC locks itself when you walk away from your system....

Windows Integrity Level Right from Windows Vista, there is one good thing that Microsoft has worked on. And that is security. Even though certain kind of malware can still creep in and give you those irritating ‘Access is Denied’ error messages, there is still more emphasis on Windows security than ever before. To be honest, I don’t even remember the last time I personally ran a system-wide antivirus scan on my Windows 10 computers....

One reason to add a list could be to ask multiple-choice questions to the users, allowing them to choose an answer based on their preference. This can also be used to collect feedback, for example. Whatever your use case, creating a drop-down list and editing it later is super easy in both web browser and mobile version of Google Sheets. Let’s begin. Create Drop-Down List in Google Sheets in Web App We tried the Edge browser on a Windows machine and you can use this any browser on both Windows and Mac....

create and use a distribution list in MS Outlook . The obvious advantage is that we can send an email to multiple people without having to type each email address in the To field. Moreover, it zeros down the risk of missing somebody in the list while sending out messages. However, not everybody uses a desktop email client like MS Outlook, and therefore, we will learn how to create and manage contact groups on Gmail (a service which I guess most of us use)....

It’s helpful when you add a Hard Disk Drive or Solid State Drive as storage expansion to complement the storage running Windows 11. That said, creating partitions on your hard drive is tricky. To help you through that, we’ll explain everything you need to know about creating or modifying hard drive partitions on your Windows 11 PC. How to Create Hard Drive Partitions on Windows 11 Windows offers the Disk Management utility to undertake any storage-related tasks on your Windows PC....

In this post, we’ll show you how to create custom keyboard shortcuts in Gmail. It’s easy and just like how you create email signatures in Gmail. Enable Keyboard Shortcuts Option in Gmail Apart from using the regular shortcuts, you’ll need to enable the feature to add new keyboard shortcuts. You can do that from the app’s desktop version but not the mobile version. Here are the steps you need to follow: Step 1: Open Gmail on your PC in a browser and sign in with your credentials....

Besides its usefulness as a mapping platform, Google Maps has other features you can take advantage of. You can use the Places feature on Google Maps to create a list of your favorite places. You can also share the list created with your friends and family. Here’s how to create a list of your favorite places on Google Maps for PC, iPhone, and Android. How to Create a List of Places on Google Maps for PC Step 1: Open the Google Maps page in a web browser and sign in with your account details....

tips for taking advantage of Apple’s neat iPhoto application . However, this photo manager/basic editor is packed with several features that are not always known to us Mac users. In this entry, we explore a couple of them that might come in handy in some particular situations. First, we learn how to create your own web galleries using iPhoto, which can be used for sharing or for hosting it on your own site....

In the new versions of CM you’ll see staple CM features like secure SMS, the Theme Engine and for OnePlus One, the lock screen gestures. We’ve already covered how to customize CM 11 running KitKat, so we won’t be repeating that here. But feel free to check out that post as well. Our OnePlus One coverage: Learn how to root OnePlus One, the best Lollipop upgrade for OnePlus One, and how to increase the One’s battery life....

However, the Command Prompt doesn’t look that trendy when compared to other Windows 10 application you have on your computer. It’s a boring black screen with white text on it, which is rather small; making it barely readable on a large screen with full HD resolution. But that’s the default view and there are options using which you can customize the looks of the boring Command Prompt and make it look cool....