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How Does the 2-step Verification System Work? The 2-step verification introduces a second layer of protection by using a one-time verification code that is sent to you via a text message or a voice message to your mobile device. Google will ask for this code if it senses that you have logged in from a new browser or a new device, other than your default ones. You have to key in this code after the password to authenticate your Google account....

Ransomware is one of the nastiest growing forms of cyber attacks. It blocks access to a computer and its files and asks for a sum of money to unlock them. These form of malware is easy to spread. It can be as simple as clicking on a link or opening an email which has a Trojan downloader. Not to mention that an infected PC can spread the malware to the connected network....

Many small business owners use WhatsApp to communicate with their customers. Since it is not designed for businesses, it lacks many features that a business owner would want. Thankfully, WhatsApp has a dedicated app now. It is currently available in India, Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, UK, US ( and N other countries as of now.) What is WhatsApp Business WhatsApp Business is a new app launched by WhatsApp that focusses on the needs of small businesses....

Some privacy-focused users might limit their WhatsApp reach by enabling some security functions. The practice may lead you not to see their profile picture, contact info, status, read receipt, and more. It’s a standard behavior among tech-savvy users. But it might confuse some users who are not aware of WhatsApp’s privacy and security settings. In this post, we will guide you on how some WhatsApp users use privacy settings and why can’t you see contact info or display picture of some of the WhatsApp contacts in the app....

The service works on popular browsers and it requires your phone to function seamlessly. Due to its nature, there can be multiple reasons why WhatsApp Web is not working on your desktop. Normally, WhatsApp Web works just fine but there can be times when it’s keep reloading, fails to deliver a message, or shows an error upfront. There can be various factors behind the behavior. In this post, we will talk about why WhatsApp Web is not working on your desktop/laptop and what steps you can take to fix it....

We’ve gathered 10 websites that are great for finding free audiobooks. Some of these sites include paid books, but they all have a good enough selection of freely available works for your pleasure. 1. AudioBooksForFree.com The name says it all. Visit AudioBooksForFree for tons of audiobook downloads. Find titles in both fiction and non-fiction with an entirely separate section on books for children. Here are some the categories that are provided:...

While it helps to create a global community, it also comes with a major challenge – how to keep the code in sync? A robust revision control system can go a long way in helping developers in their day to day tasks. Along with the obvious benefit of storing the code in one secure place, it also has the key advantage that anybody from the team can get access to the code or their module and pull out code based on their work/modules....

While looking for solutions, I learned that a lot of people are facing a similar issue. There can be many reasons why the iPhone hotspot doesn’t work with Windows 10, and the problem can be on either end. Let’s take a look at all possible solutions and see how we can all be on time with our deadlines. Let’s begin. 1. Delete and Reconnect Let’s try something simple first. Click on the Wi-Fi icon in the taskbar on your laptop....

I think the 2000 mAh battery gives a decent performance and it all depends on how you use the phone. With the integration of automated tasks and processes, it is important for you to choose and carefully select what needs to remain active all the time on the phone, and what are the battery hogs that should be taken care of. We have already shown you how to preserve phone battery on Android and make the battery last longer on an iPhone....

Many programs claim to do this accurately but deliver hopelessly when it comes to finding the right drivers. Not the ones we discuss today. There are two programs I like to use for this purpose: Driver Booster and SlimDrivers. Driver Booster is super simple to use, and enables multiple driver installations at once. SlimDrivers requires manual updating for each driver, but tends to find more driver updates than Driver Booster....

At that time (5 years ago I think), both the data limit on mobile internet and processing power of the devices were limited and these apps used to help in keeping other apps in control. Although phones (and apps) have evolved since then, these two are still installed on my current Android phone, and continue to help me in keeping a tab on the apps installed on my device. So let’s see how they can help you to keep a check on the data and battery life of your Android device....

So, here we have compiled a list of 21 Chrome extensions which not only help in increasing productivity, but also effortlessly blend in to make our work as easy as one-two-three. Without further delay, let’s get started. We have omitted the obvious extensions like Ad blockers, download managers, and antiviruses. 1. Summarize Notes: Papier If your work involves spending a chunk of your time in Chrome, then the Papier app is the best extension for collecting notes and to-do’s....

I too got a chance to live amidst looming mountains and meandering rivers when I was studying engineering. Though the college is over, my love for lofty mountains and raging rivers still exists. Although I can’t go back to them as often as I’d like to, I can surely bring them to me (virtually). Here is a list of 25 beautiful wallpapers of mountains and rivers for your desktop, that will bring you or give you an illusion of being close to mother nature even when you are slogging in that corner cubicle of yours....

We’ll explain what advertising ID is and why you should disable it. Also, we’ve compiled the best ways to disable the Advertising ID on your Windows 11 computer easily. What Is Advertising ID and Why Should You Disable It The advertising ID is a unique identifier assigned to most operating systems, allowing advertising services to identify you and your device to serve targeted ads uniquely. Even though advertising ID provides a personalized ad experience, it gives third-party advertisers and huge corporations the ability to track your movements, browsing habits, time spent on specific applications, etc....

But even if Apple hasn’t introduced a full-on Dark Mode for Yosemite, that doesn’t prevent you from having fun with this feature in other ways. Let’s take a look at three different tweaks you can perform on OS X Yosemite’s Dark Mode to have an even better experience with it. 1. Change Only the Dock to Dark Mode With this tweak, you are able to change only the Dock interface of your Mac....

It should only seem natural that this logic applies to resumes as well. Most of us reading have probably never created a resume online. The usual process is to create the resume on an offline tool like Word and then email it. Nothing wrong with the method but there’s a better way. With the several excellent online resume makers out there today, you do not have to go through the hassle of creating and formatting your CV from scratch....

multi-platform password manager . It’s been almost more than 4 years of using LastPass and never once have I been disappointed. With portable tools and browser extensions, LastPass makes sure that I have a leave all my username and password worries to it and focus on my browsing. However the case was quite different on LastPass for Android. If you have a LastPass premium account, you can use it on your Android smartphone but unlike a desktop browser it does not integrate with Android as a plugin (with exception to Dolphin HD browser)....

These affordable monitors are well under $300, and for the price, they feature a good price to value proposition. So, if you are in the market looking for some quality budget monitors under $300, you’ve come to the right place. Without further ado, let’s get going, shall we? But first, Take a look at these cool monitor armsHere are the best monitors with dual HDMI ports 1. AOC C24G1 Frameless Gaming Monitor Resolution: 1920×1080 (24-inch)| Panel: VA | Refresh Rate: 144HzPorts: 1 x VGA, 1 x DisplayPort 1....

Since this issue usually stems from the network source (i.e., the connected router or wireless hotspot device), it is also best fixed by troubleshooting the Wi-Fi network. You can also resolve this connection error by making some changes to your Fire TV Stick network settings. Proceed to the section below to learn how to fix the problem. Note: The troubleshooting fixes detailed below for the ‘Connected with problems’ error also apply to the Fire TV Stick 4K....

Even worse, many of the earbuds on the market have pathetically low battery life in the four to six hours range. If you listen to a lot of music, that battery is going to drain real quick. Going from never charging your audio device to charging it every few days or more is a huge adjustment. To remedy this problem, we’ve rounded up great earbuds with some of the best battery life you can find....