If you are a longtime Guiding Tech reader, you would know that we’ve had plenty of posts on this topic for Windows users. Today, we plan to help out the new Mac OS X Lion users among you with the desktop preferences and how to customize them easily. We’ll also see how to set up a wallpaper slideshow. Here we go. Step 1: Press Cmd+Space to reach Spotlight, and type desktop....
You can take the time to do this yourself manually but there are online tools out there which can assist you with the process and save you the hassle. You may be an impressive candidate overall but a shoddy resume won’t help your cause. For this reason you may want to consider using one of the three apps we will be reviewing and comparing today. So, let’s get to it....
Creating a new email application from scratch is no easy feat though, which is why the number of good ones available on the Mac App Store is so limited. Still, there are worthy options out there that are not too popular or that offer something different. This is the case of N1, a new, open source and extensible mail application developed by Nylas. Let’s take a look at what it has to offer....
The Galaxy J7 Max can be seen as an ideal successor to the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime, which was launched in September 2016. So, without further delay, let’s get started on the initial impressions for the Samsung Galaxy J7 Max. Design The Samsung Galaxy J7 Max shares its looks with the other members of the Samsung J-series, particularly the Galaxy J7 Prime, with its squarish corners. However, the J7 Max is a tad big with a 5....
Priced from $930 onwards, the Galaxy Note8 is a slightly bigger and boxier version of the Galaxy S8, albeit a few modifications. For one, it packs in an extra 2 GB RAM and the power of the S-Pen. So, has Samsung finally built a smartphone with almost no drawbacks? Well, let’s find out as we weigh the pros and cons of the Galaxy Note8. Reasons to Love Samsung Galaxy Note8 1....
The Secure Folder app made its debut with the ill-fated Galaxy Note7 and has since been featuring on both high-end and mid-range phones. In this post today, we are going to explore the benefits of the Samsung Secure folder and how to use it on your Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro/Max. Why Secure Folder Matters The Samsung Secure folder matters because it doesn’t come with the high-risk factor associated with third-party apps....
Much like our post on whether to buy a dedicated video camera, we’ve put together another survey. Maybe you have too many 3.5 mm accessories to give up or maybe you don’t need a headphone jack as often as you’d think. Answer the questions below to determine whether it’s a good time to switch to Android. Answer based on your own context, but pay attention to which letter you’re picking for each....
best puzzle games and word games for iPhone . Still, sometimes some games come out that have enough going for themselves to stand out from the crowd. This is precisely the case of Simple Mind Games, a simple, yet brilliant collection of brain teaser games gathered in a fun, intuitive and stylish iPhone app (sorry iPad owners, no iPad version for the time being) that includes eight different mini games designed to put your memory and skills to the test....
The easiest way to take screenshots on Windows is by using the PrtScn key. But, it’s also tedious as you need to paste the screenshot in another tool to use it. Thankfully, Windows 7 arrived with a proper screenshot tool known as Snipping Tool. Just when I got used to it, Microsoft pushed a new update, and suddenly, now there is another tool known as Snip & Sketch on my Windows 10-based laptop....
Fortunately, calculators are always there to help you. But here’s the thing – you need to tell this to the education system. Just handing out calculators doesn’t help. You need to teach people how to use them. In school, complicated problems were first mapped out on paper, the problem was converted from text to numbers, then the calculator was brought in. This conversion part, the laying it all out in a logical manner, doesn’t get as much credit as it deserves....
South Africa 2010 is a multi-task desktop application for World Cup 2010. You can view the match schedules, save the final scores, build and export match statistics and do much more. Result is updated automatically through the internet. Download and install the application on your computer. When you run the app, you’ll see four tabs. All the tabs display data related to the matches in an interactive manner. On tab 1, it displays matches held and results according to groups....
Swiftkey Note , we now can experience all the advantages of this innovative software keyboard in a simple and useful free app for iOS devices. Here’s a look at the app and its features, including its unique, smart, keyboard. The Swiftkey Keyboard While at first glance the Swiftkey keyboard might seem like just another keyboard with a custom toolbar at the top, in reality it is a blend of cool artificial intelligence with advanced text prediction software....
Temple Run was one of those games. When it released a bit more than a year ago, it brought along a kind of gaming experience that, while not unheard of, certainly felt novel and right at home on the iPhone, iPad and other iOS devices. This first game was an overnight success and really capitalized from its “freemium” model and the great reviews that spread mostly via word-of-mouth and every major social networking site....
In a past entry, we have already discussed a few basic aspects that every MS Word user should know about Apple’s own Pages, which is part of its excellent iWork productivity suite of apps. This time, let’s focus on Numbers for Mac, Apple’s (much cheaper but very capable) alternative to MS Excel and some of the things that Windows users looking forward to use it should know. Ready? Let’s get started....
And the wonderful thing about these websites is that you don’t have to shell out an awful lot of moolah to rake in the Instagram-worth decor. All it needs is a bit of idea to give the necessary push, an eye for creativity and perhaps a dash of DIY and you’re good to go. Today, we have assembled a list of 15 awesome sites for home decor and designs, loaded with the correct doses of ‘ideas’ (again) and inspirations....
These are just the highlights for why you need to switch to a third party photo gallery/photo manager app. Thankfully, there’s no shortage of them on the Play Store. If you’re not willing to try them all to decide which one is the best, don’t worry, I’ve done the grunt work for you. The winner was QuickPic. 1. Sorting by Folders and Moments The default apps have limited sorting views....
So, what are we waiting for? Let’s get started. 1. Asphalt Street Storm If you love playing racing games on your Android smartphone, then the best bet is the Asphalt Street Storm. Give drag race a whole new meaning as you compete against cars from all over the world. And true to the spirit of drag races, you can also pimp your cars with superchargers and nitro canisters. 2. Floor Is Lava Ketchapp, which has previously made games like Stickman and Floors, is back again with a new game — Floor is Lava....
Google’s suite of apps is popular across several verticals including the education and small business. A free price tag, coupled with seamless collaboration capability, attracts over millions of users around the world. As for Google Docs, Slide, or Sheets, you can either start from scratch or opt for ready-to-go templates to get things done. If you are just starting your business from home or an office, we have compiled the top Google Sheets Templates that you can utilize for your business purposes....
You’ll find notes about your work rubbing shoulders with a grocery list or book lists. And trust me, it’s not a pretty sight. So, if you are someone who wants to use this tool like a pro, we will tell you some of the best tricks to do so. 1. Add Checkboxes Sure, you can add a note with just the tap of a button. But how do you make them look organized?...
If you are still dabbling with the idea of using Firefox for iOS as your default, then you’re in luck. We’re sharing various Firefox for iOS tips and tricks that you can use to optimize your experience. Even if you’ve been using the browser for a while, you are still bound to learn something new. So read on. 1. Quick Search Engines Firefox for iOS lets you add pretty much any search engine and make it the default (tap Search in Firefox Settings)....
