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With the latest version of Photoshop, text is now treated as a vector, which means it retains the best quality possible at all sizes. Of course, if you want to process text on layouts or something of the sort, you might want to check out other apps, like Adobe InDesign for example. However, having high quality text always available in Photoshop means that you can start doing with it what Photoshop does best: Create awesome effects that will make your images and/or photos truly stand out....

Today, I’m going to talk about two ways you can mirror your iphone or any iOS screen to your Windows PC. While there are many applications available such as Mirroring360 and Reflector 2 for screen mirroring, they cost around US$ 14.99, which is slightly on a higher side. Helping you to save a few bucks, I will share two free third-party apps you can use to mirror your iOS device screen using a built-in service called AirPlay mirroring....

While talking about how to access shared Windows folder on Android the other day, I also gave a brief insight into how you can share a folder on Windows and make your sharing password protected when connected to a public, unsecured network. We also saw the way to see a list of all the shared resources under a single roof to manage shared content or data. This feature is quite helpful, but I think what’s missing is the inability to monitor those shared folders and who’s trying to tamper with the data in them....

Besides Windows computers, it also supports removable media like Smartmedia, Secure digital cards, Memory stick, digital cameras, Sony memory sticks, Compact flash cards and many more. Note: According to Recuva developers, it can recover data from a formatted drive too. It can also recover deleted mail from your mail client. It supports Microsoft Outlook Express, Mozilla Thunderbird, or Windows Live Mail. We haven’t tested these features though. How to use Recuva to recover deleted files Download, install and run the program on your computer....

With iOS 16, Apple launched the Remind Me feature in its Mail app. This feature allows users to set a reminder to return to a mail later. Users can select the period they want a reminder in the mail. Here’s how to set a mail reminder on your iPhone. How to Set Up a Remind Me Notification on Your iPhone To enable this feature on your iPhone, you must have at least iOS 16 installed on your device....

Out of the box, Windows shows both the time and date in the bottom-right corner of the taskbar with date present below the time. When the date went missing (not the Tinder one, duh!) from the taskbar, I had to click on time to view it. A bit cumbersome. So if you are also facing a similar issue where either the entire clock or just the date is missing from the taskbar, you have come to the right place....

In 2012, its funding goal of $100,000 for the original Pebble smartwatch was met in just 2 hours. This campaign went on to raise $10,266,845 in total. To top that, the Kickstarter funding goal of $500,000 for the follow-up Pebble Time smartwatch was met within a staggering 17 minutes with the campaign going on to raise a whopping $20,338,986. Pebble’s final Kickstarter campaign also exceeded the original funding goal, raising $12,779,843 in total after asking for only $1,000,000 initially....

Naturally, the My Phone app removes the hassle that you’d typically have with typing and retyping the same information you have on your devices. Once enabled, all you need to do is copy a series of texts on your phone, and the same would be available on your PC and vice versa. It’s a great productivity hack. Here’s how to sync clipboard content between Samsung phone and Windows PC. Let’s get started....

But Microsoft got rid of this feature from the Update and Security settings in Windows 10. While Windows updates are of paramount importance as not only do they bring about bug fixes for older versions but also update the built-in security software for Windows — which helps in averting malware attacks. These updates become irritating when they slow down your PC, especially when you’re working. Although the creators of Windows have gotten rid of a direct option to defer the Windows updates, there is still a work around this problem....

Well, this method has several disadvantages. For one, it’s a single-threaded system, which means only one file will be synced at a time with Dropbox. Also, the speed is not that phenomenal, and for large files, it can take ages. Secondly, you have to keep all your important files and folders in a single folder under a drive. That way, all your file organization goes for a toss. Hence, there should be a more feasible system that allows you to upload files to Dropbox seamlessly without compromising on the speed or your time....

Live Listen utilizes the microphones on your iPhone and AirPods to amplify the surrounding sounds. This means you can use your AirPods as a hearing aid if you’re hard of hearing or you’re in a noisy environment and can’t hear what another person is saying. If the idea appeals to you, here’s how to use your AirPods as a hearing aid with Live Listen. Bust first, let’s understand what Live Listen is....

With the growing trend of cybertheft and device vulnerability, one needs to invest in password managers like KeePass and LastPass. And choosing the right option is a crucial aspect of the process. So, let’s talk about one of the best and my go-to password manager: Enpass. Works on Every Platform Enpass Password Manager is available on all major platforms. Enpass has native app support on Android, iOS, macOS, Windows (Desktop and Windows 10 universal app), Linux, Android Wear, and Chrome OS....

We will share the steps to use Google Duo on Android TV. Do note that for video calls, you’ll need to attach a webcam to your Android TV. For voice calls, you can either use an external USB microphone or the one present in your Android TV remote. Download Google Duo on Android TV You’ll need to first download the Google Duo app on your Android TV which is now available in the Play Store as Google Meet....

blogging using an offline tool. In my opinion it stands at the top of the list among others available in the market. However, I was trying to take a dive in few other options and I found out that MS Word 2013 isn’t a bad performer in the race. And hence, we intend to take you through the process of setting up MS Word as a blogging tool. Quick Tip: Windows Live Writer is a program in the Windows Live Essentials suite....

While many of us wouldn’t readily admit, we often have more than one Facebook account — be it for personal use or for giving out free lives in Candy Crush — the chances are many. While the lot of us either resort to Chrome’s Incognito Mode or a different web browser to open the second account, it can prove to be a tad tedious. What if I told you that there’s a way using which you can access multiple Facebook accounts from a single Chrome window?...

Shapes can be used to mask pictures, embed links, create flow charts, and much more. You can fill shapes with color, customize their border, and much more. Let’s check various tips to use and edit shapes in Google Slides. Insert Shapes in Google Slides To add a shape to your Google Slide, click on the Insert option in the top bar and select Shape. Then choose a shape of your choice....

Dropbox account . However, one of this service’s biggest drawbacks is its pricing, which is very high if you want to upgrade from the measly 2 GB free storage that they provide by default. There are ways to get additional free storage on your Dropbox account of course, but they are limited and not straightforward. On the other hand, iCloud offers 5 GB out of the gate for free users and has a much more reasonable pricing structure....

As we have discussed in other entries, privacy settings are always one of the most important aspects for new smartphone owners. With iOS7, Apple introduced a couple of very helpful features in order to improve its Maps application. However, in order to be effective, these features keep track of your movements all throughout the day. Even more, all of the locations you visit frequently are now accessible on in just a few taps, which might concern those of us who are protective about our privacy....

That day, the barista came over to my table, asked me to look in a different direction (that’s what pissed me off) while he typed in the password. I was like, “what did he think I would do with his Wi-Fi password? Sell it on eBay may be. If he is so insecure, he should change it on a daily basis rather than asking the customers to look in a different direction....

While we already have compared the iCloud Keychain to LastPass in depth, in this post, we will pit it against another popular alternative called 1Password. While both the password managers get the basics right, they differ in many aspects such as functionalities, price, cross-platform availability, and more. Let’s jump in for more details. Cross-Platform Availability Let’s first talk about the most important parameter while choosing a password manager — cross-platform support....