But what are they all about? How have they changed from the Nexuses? Let’s dig in. The Nexus Wasn’t a Google Phone The entire idea behind launching Nexus was to give the users an experience of what an Android experience on a phone would be like, as imagined by Google. The Android OS has (and probably will always) been an open source OS which phone makers can modify to their liking....

Though I have my sheets named according to relevance, I get confused at times among similar kinds of sheets. So, I attach background pictures (in the context of data) to such sheets which in turn help me recognize them easily. Here’s how to do that. Step 1: On the selected Excel sheet navigate to Page Layout and click on Background. That’s all you need to do. And thenceforth your work sheet will have a beautiful background picture to match the theme of your data or to help to easily recognize different sheets....

That way, it’s much easier to never miss an important email and answer it the second it comes in. Configuring Outlook 2013 to work with your Google Apps email account isn’t too difficult, as long as you follow the steps below exactly. We use Google Apps here at Guiding Tech, so I’ll use my GT email account to show you how to do it. Google Apps Email in Outlook 2013 Step 1: Start Outlook 2013 and click File in the top menu of Microsoft’s email client....

DuckDuckGo is one of the most popular names when it comes to non-intrusive searching, and while only time will tell whether those claims stay true, it’s the best you’ve got compared to its bigger peer (read Google). On Android, however, Google likes to maintain dominance with no direct way to add new search engines directly. So, can you do anything about it? Fortunately, yes. DuckDuckGo has a nifty option that makes adding the privacy-oriented search engine to Chrome a breeze....

Adding specific effects to words is yet another way to bring life to your Facebook Messenger conversations. It adds a personal touch and stunning effect to everyone’s chat screen. Even though you don’t plan to use it frequently, the trick is worth trying out on your friends and loved ones during special occasions. Add Specific Effects to Words and Phrases on Facebook Messenger There is no universal way to add special effects to words and phrases in Messenger....

After some digging, I found out there is a way to adjust the sensitivity of your touch on the Siri remote so scrolling and flicking works more with your own pace. Not only that, but Apple is apparently planning to release an update soon to improve scrolling on the Apple TV. It will come in tvOS 9.1, so keep an eye out. For now, here’s how to adjust your Siri remote’s touch sensitivity using the on-screen settings....

Smart Settings for Android is an all new app using which you can not only change your Android profiles manually, but can also create event based triggers and time based schedules to change them automatically. So let’s see how to use this app to create profiles and switch them automatically. Configuring Smart Settings Download and install the Smart Settings app from the Play Store to get started. When you launch the app for the first time, you will see some pre-configured profiles like Normal, Airplane Mode, Battery Saver mode, etc....

Today we will see how you can create the same task of automated disk cleaning using CCleaner. If you have not yet installed or tried CCleaner on your Windows PC, you must do it right away. The application already made its way to our top 10 list of the must install freeware on a new computer. Creating the Automated CCleaner Clean up Task Step 1: Run CCleaner and configure the kind of clean up you require when the scheduler automatically runs the program for you....

But if you don’t feel like going through all the options in parental controls, and only intend to block certain websites, then you could do it in internet explorer. Here’s a step by step guide to block any website internet explorer. Open Internet Explorer. Go to Tools-> Internet Options. In Internet Options dialog box, go to “Content” tab. Under “Content Advisor”, click “Enable” button. Go to “Approved Sites” tab. Type the website you want to block in the box given and hit the “Never” button....

Preventing those less-friendly text messages is relatively quick and painless, irrespective of which smartphone you use. This post will cover how to block or unblock someone’s text messages on Android, Samsung, and iOS devices. So, let’s get right to it. How to Block Someone’s Text Messages on Android Most Android phones will have Google Messages as the default messaging app. And if that’s the case, here’s how to block someone from texting you....

You may not want to use your Google or Microsoft profile picture as the default one on Zoom. However, Zoom is flexible. You can change it to something else using Zoom web, Zoom desktop apps, and mobile apps. Read along to learn how. 1. Zoom Windows App Zoom Windows app is feature-rich with all the customizable options, including the dark mode. Follow the steps below to change the profile picture on the Zoom Windows app....

While there’s a way to check your ride history from within the Uber app itself, it only lets you see all your rides individually with no option to get an overview of all the rides that you’ve taken so far. But there’s a simple solution, and that’s exactly what I’m going to talk about in this article. However, before we get there, let’s first take a look at how you can check your Uber ride history using just the app....

Here are the step by step instructions to delete all events from your calendar and start from scratch. 1.Sign in to Google Calendar. 2. Click on “Settings” link on the top right. Click on “Calendars” tab. Under “Calendar” tab you will find “Delete” link on the extreme right of your calendar name. Click on it. A small delete window will pop up asking you to confirm the deletion of all events from your primary calendar....

Confused? Well, blame Java. Lately Java has been getting a lot of vulnerability issues and developers are reporting lot of security loopholes that are exploited by the hackers and malware authors to gain unauthorized access over computers all around the world. The condition is so bad that the Feds in United States have asked users to completely disable or even uninstall Java from their system due to the security flaw....

Quizlet If you use multiple devices to study, Quizlet lets you access study guides for free on any device. It doesn’t work offline with a Chromebook though (see some other choices later). They have a series of shared guides they call Study Sets. The real power is creating personal study sets and sharing them with others. Those quizzes sync with an iOS or Android device. There’s no excuse for not studying....

Sadly, the process of connecting the Galaxy Buds to the Galaxy Watch isn’t quite a straightforward process. It needs a few workarounds, especially if your Buds have been paired to a phone previously. But rest assured that it’s not impossible. In this post, we will show you how to pair the Galaxy Buds to Galaxy Watch. Let’s begin! Pair the Galaxy Buds to Galaxy Watch Step 1: If you’ve taken the Buds just out of the box and they haven’t been paired before, start by opening the case to push them to the pairing mode....

While there will likely always be a few times where an internet connection is just out of the question, there are various options for people who want to eliminate how often their iPad is without a Wi-Fi connection. It certainly helps to have an LTE-equipped iPad, but that costs $130 more than the Wi-Fi only counterparts. Instead, here are some tips and tricks for owners of the Wi-Fi only models....

You can customize some of the sections of these Standard Forms by adding, replacing, or hiding certain parts. The customization of forms is particularly important if you need to send out emails with certain information requests. Here are the steps to follow to customize a unique form on Outlook. Setting up the Developer Tab The first thing to note is that you can only create a custom form on Outlook using the Developer tab....

reviewing Outlook.com , the all-new email service from Microsoft the other day, I mentioned how the service would be replacing Microsoft’s both Hotmail and Live email services. We have already shared tricks like how to convert your old Hotmail and Live email address to a band new Outlook.com email address, import Gmail and social media contacts and lot more. One feature I loved about Outlook.com that I didn’t find in Gmail is the ability to use different email aliases to monitor a single email account....

People visit YouTube for various reasons — new music releases, movie trailers, gaming videos, to watch their favourite shows on the platform, stand-up comics and much more. It could be that you prefer skipping over the credentials in a music or movie trailer and skip to the fun part, or you want to share the clip starting from a particular point with a friend. It’s completely possible for you to do this on YouTube and in this article we’re going to list out two easy methods of doing the same....