The thing about starting your blog on 1st of January is that you never forget its birthday. Guiding Tech, or GT as I like to call it, started exactly two years ago on this date when I figured that troubleshooting stuff & writing about them, and managing (plus growing) a blog, is what I am good at and hence doing that made sense for me. The last year was an eventful one, both for GT and for blogs and websites around the world....
The radio receivers that we are familiar with these days rely on diodes, transistors, inductors and capacitors to function. They do this well and at a low cost. However, what if I were to tell you that there was another method for receiving radio signals that works a little differently? Well, it’ s time to meet the world’s tiniest radio receiver! How A Modern Radio Receiver Works After a modern radio receives a radio signal via it’s antenna, a tuner then singles out the desired frequency for playback....
Flow by Microsoft and IFTTT allow us to set actions to be carried out with compatible apps based on certain conditions. From receiving text messages when someone important sends you an email or turning on your smart lighting system at a certain time, these two apps aim to allow us to work smarter by automating monotonous tasks with the aim of allowing us to ultimately achieve more. Flow Since Flow is the newcomer to the automation scene we will start with it first....
Today, I will share my experience of switching from Evernote to Google Keep (now called Keep Notes) and Docs. Why I chose Google? Most Google products are free or cheaper than the competition. Also, Google supports almost all major platforms. I was a big fan of the Sunrise calendar app before Microsoft bought it and shut it down. I used the Newton app for emails, and now it is shutting down too....
All things considered, the Nokia X does bring many interesting things to the table, but is it for you? Let’s find out. Note: We did do a brief (compared to this article) write-up on Nokia X when it was introduced, so if you are short on time and want to get an overview of its features and availability, this is the post you should checkout. The Hardware Let’s start with the specs....
Worse still, what if MS Office just crashed (that also has been known to happen)? Worry not…keep this article bookmarked somewhere close because now we will look at a few third-party tools that help you to open and view MS Word and Excel files without a hiccup. In some cases you can easily edit your documents too. OpenOffice Sun Microsystems (now a part of Oracle) have given the handy OpenOffice....
As it turns out, OpenEmu for Mac, a new application, was released sometime back that takes an entirely new approach to how you can play your old game library, allowing for a more convenient and cohesive experience overall. Here’s a look at how this new application for old-school gamers works. As several other free apps out there, OpenEmu is an open source project exclusive to the Mac that actually builds upon other existing collaborations to serve as a sort of hub for all your ROM (game backups) files....
Both Reeder and Unread are primarily RSS reader apps and support multiple RSS platforms such as Fever, Inoreader, Newsblur, and Feedly. The RSS reader app’s ultimate objective remains the same – a clean, clutter-free reading experience without information overload. In this post, we are going to compare Reeder 4 and Feedly. The comparison will cover cross-platform availability, user interface, reading experience, features, price, and more. Let’s get started. Cross-Platform Availability Reeder has a slight edge when it comes to platform availibility....
The humble wireless network makes many things possible, whether it’s setting up a slew of smart home devices and showing you the latest Instagram updates of your friends or receiving critical emails from your workplace. But at the end of the day, should you connect to a public Wi-Fi network? Rather, should you leave Wi-Fi on your phone when you step out of the house? Well, that’s what we are going to find in this post today....
Working from home can be challenging and bliss, depending on the nature of your work. People use video calling tools like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Skype, FaceTime, Google Duo, etc. to create digital meetings, conference rooms, and discuss potential ideas. These services allow group video calls, and a few other features that let you have a near-office environment. With rocketing popularity of Zoom, I bet you must’ve wondered whether it is better than Skype....
Going through the explanation below, you will understand when to use the Snapchat Block function and when you should opt for Remove to unfriend someone on the platform. Let’s get started. Understand the Concept Snapchat Block function is designed to remove a person from your Snapchat history once and for all. The blocked person won’t be able to search you, look at your profile, and contact you in any possible way on Snapchat....
So, it’s only fair that we pit both the photo editing apps against each other and see which one is the real winner. Let the game begin! The Common Features 1. Filters and Presets Of course, the first comparison point has to be about filters, rather how many filters does each app support and how easily accessible are they. Late last year, Google updated its Snapseed app and added a number of filters....
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a cumulative battery life of around 22 hours and boast of being tuned by AKG. Also, they are almost in the same price bracket. So, should you pick the Sony WF-SP800N over the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus? Or is it the other way around? That’s what we shall discuss in this post today as we pit the Sony WF-SP800N against the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus....
Terminology 3 is an extensible dictionary app. This means the app does a lot more than simply spew out a one or two line definition of the word and some synonyms. Just as you install extensions in Chrome to improve your productivity and get more features, you can do something similar with Actions in Terminology 3. Read on to find out all about it. Just Another Dictionary App? As a dictionary app, Terminology 3 ($1....
some tricks that can help you in using MS Paint productively . While those tips are amazing, there is one more thing that comes in handy when you are using MS Paint or rather, any other tool. We are referring to keyboard shortcuts and we feel that if mastered, they can really enhance your efficiency with MS Paint too. Let us begin. These shortcuts have been tried and tested on Windows 7....
I figure that if I, a self-proclaimed tech-a-holic, had no idea that automatic uploading from a watched folder in iTunes was possible, there must be other people out there who are just as clueless as I once was. And so I wrote this quick guide. Previously, when you downloaded that totally rad new album via BitTorrent you would have to drag and drop it into iTunes. Boring! This outdated method of updating your music library is atrocious, and every other media player in this big, wide world is capable of auto-updating....
Apple only took it further with the improvements added for the Files app in iOS 13. The app is now right up there with popular rivals on the Android system. Apple has smartly integrated offline device storage as well as online cloud providers in the app. As expected, it excels at the basics such as file organization with copy/move and tagging system. That’s not all. Apple Files is full of surprises....
While most notifications can wait when you’re driving, some messages from family and friends can be important. It’s quite annoying later on when you realize you have pending messages. Don’t worry, as there are some simple fixes for the problem. If Apple CarPlay is not reading text messages when you receive them, here are some solutions to help. 1. Toggle CarPlay Off and On From Bluetooth Settings When you connect to your car’s head unit, the device is shown in your iPhone’s Bluetooth menu....
The company that was recently acquired by Apple in a massive $3 billion dollar deal, provides supreme music streaming across all mobile platforms. This is the largest acquisition in Apple’s history. With this investment, CEO Tim Cook plans for Apple to “continue to create the most innovative music products and services in the world”. Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine have joined Apple in the pursuit of serving music lovers everywhere....
1. Use a Third-Party Launcher While the One UI software packs several customization options, one can’t change the scrolling orientation. Let’s use a third-party launcher from the Play Store to modify Galaxy phones’ home screen and app drawer look. In the example below, we will use the fan-favorite Nova launcher. Step 1: Head to the Google Play Store and download the Nova launcher on your phone. Download Nova Launcher on Android Step 2: Open the app, and it will take you to the Nova Settings menu....
