Start . Start is a lockscreen app for Android that gives a number of options other than just unlocking the device. Worth putting it on your phone? Let’s see. Start: The First Look As soon as you install the Start lockscreen app, it will initialize automatically with the default theme and to see it in action you can simply lock your device by pressing the power button and then wake it up again....
The umbrella term which covers the definition of a reverse image search is Content-Based Image Retrieval (CBIR). The fun is in playing around with it. Reverse image search proves useful if you are trying to recognize faces or identify objects. Think that you are searching for a similar kind of furniture to the one you have a photo of. Describing it with keywords is practically impossible. Extend it and you can search for art, architecture, places etc....
A Twitter List Is a Group of Similar Twitter Users Yes, just like any other list, a Twitter list is also a group of Twitter users organized together. Grouping Twitter users into a list gives you a single window to see all their activities with the help of their latest tweets. Any of us can create and curate a list. The best thing about creating Twitter lists (apart from its organizational benefits) is that you don’t need to follow the other users on the list....
Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL Will be Coming to India The much anticipated Google Pixel 2 and Google Pixel 2 XL — a follow-up to last year’s Google Pixel and Pixel XL is quite a drastic change from what the brand offered earlier. However, there hasn’t been much of a change when it comes to the design. The new-generation Pixel devices come with powerful hardware and are enabled with a new feature called Active Edge, where you can squeeze the phone to trigger many activities, including turning the front camera on....
As it’s going to be a long one, let’s jump straight in. 1. Holo – Holograms for Videos in Augmented Reality If you are die-hard AR enthusiast, then the Holo – Holograms for Videos in Augmented Reality is the perfect app to add to your list. Holo lets you add holograms of real characters — super heroes or animals — into your pictures or videos. So, even if you haven’t really met Spiderman, you can have a little holo of him sitting next to you or perhaps on your shoulders....
We rely on Reminders to get through a busy day. When the Reminders is not sending notifications, it may lead to mistakes and confusion. Let’s fix that before things get out of hand. 1. Enable Notifications for Reminders First, enable notifications for the Reminders app. You might have disabled it during the iPhone setup. Step 1: Open the iPhone Settings app. Step 2: Scroll down to Notifications. Step 3: Select Reminders from the list....
In fact, it’s quite common to encounter minor errors or issues while using the Photos app to edit media. The ‘unable to load video or photo’ error, however, prevents you from loading a high-quality version of the media. If you have been experiencing this on your iPhone, here are some helpful fixes. 1. Wait for the Video or Photo to Render Completely As mentioned already, this error occurs when you have edited a video or photo and you try opening it....
You can create an alarm with Alexa through voice commands. The basic command is ‘Alexa, set an alarm for [time].’ For instance, Alexa set an alarm for 8.30 AM. You can set multiple alarms, and all will ring at their set time. Other commands for setting up alarm are: Alexa, wake me up at 7 AMAlexa, set an alarm for Wednesday 7 AM The Alexa app is useable to create an alarm, as shown below in the Manage alarms section....
You can always use the keyboard media controls to play/pause or forward/backward songs, but when you are in the Spotify app, you can opt for Spotify keyboard shortcuts to improve the listening experience. Besides, I have always found the Spotify media controls and other buttons such as shuffle, repeat, search, mute/unmute tiny in size to my liking. Using keyboard shortcuts solves the issue and allows you to access those functions on the fly....
The solutions range from being as easy as bringing the devices together to checking certain settings. We would suggest reading our guide on how to use Nearby Share on Android before you proceed further. That will give you some idea about what to expect. Let’s get started on fixing Nearby Sharing not working on Android. 1. Restart Phone The first solution that you should try is to restart your phone....
Just a few days ago, the developers released a bunch of new wallpapers to welcome the new year. So this gave us an idea. How about we list the best of these wallpapers. So, here we are, with the top PUBG wallpapers in HD for both PC and phone. 1. The Red Sunset Did you know that the mobile gameplay is a little different from the Xbox One (or PC) version?...
You may call it co-watching, co-sharing, or media sharing. The feature is designed to help you view certain Instagram posts along with your friends while you are on a video call. It’s a subtle version of Facebook’s Watch Party. Let’s find out in detail how co-watching works on Instagram and other important things about it. 1. What Is Co-Watching on Instagram Video Calls Earlier, if you were on a video call with your friend and you wanted to show them a picture from your saved collection on Instagram, you had to leave the calling interface and send that post as a message....
A lack of meaningful updates in recent times have discouraged me from using it. Also, I’m still not a fan of Waze always tracking my location even when I’m not using the app. Lack of Siri support (so you could theoretically say “Get directions in Waze”) is a bummer too. All is not lost though, for there are plenty of iOS alternatives to Waze. Check out these top three....
editing , but also means exporting text, using markdown, taking many notes, doing some heavy searches across thousands of words and sentences, and most importantly, navigating fast and accurately across that same amount of text. While all of these might be a piece of cake to do on your Mac or PC where there are plenty of text editors and text tools to choose from, on the iPhone things get a bit trickier....
DVD playback on Windows 8, but what if you’ve just noticed that your brand new copy of Windows 8 no longer includes the Media Center either? While Media Center was primarily used by folks that utilized their computers as a living room media PC, it was still a pretty cool feature that was included for free with various versions of Windows 7. In Windows 8, the only users who can get their hands on the Media Center are those with a copy of the ‘Pro’ version that are willing to pay $9....
For instance, if you have to read some office documents or get some drawings ready for the project, you can switch to the standing position. Similarly, if you are more comfortable typing while sitting, you can switch the desk’s position, and you will be sorted. The key to a good standing desk is its smooth operation and its build. After all, you wouldn’t want a desk that wobbles each time you type....
While this shouldn’t be a problem if you have access to unlimited internet, you’d want to limit the amount of data consumed by YouTube to the barest minimum if you have a limited cellular data plan. Thankfully, YouTube —just like other video streaming services— lets you control data usage on all devices you use the platform on. In this post, we’ll cover four ways to reduce YouTube’s data usage both on your mobile device and PC....
However, this does not mean when you need to type out a word with an accent or need a certain symbol to denote something, you can’t do so. On Windows 10, there are four ways to include accents and symbols when typing. We explain them below: Adding Accents and Symbols Using the Windows Character Map The Windows Character Map contains an array of characters and symbols from different languages, existing and extinct....
The Apple ecosystem is full of such productivity apps. In this post, we are going to list out the top five calendar apps for iOS and macOS. The list will focus on the apps that are available on both Apple platforms. It will include both free and paid apps. We will also mention features, themes, third-party calendar support, price, and more. Let’s get started. 1. Microsoft Outlook Microsoft purchased the Sunrise calendar app in 2015 and shut down the further development of the app....
Here are five such apps in no particular order. 1. Shortcuts Shortcuts, previously known as Workflow, is a neat little app that you can use to create shortcuts to many tasks like logging water, steps, weight, sharing pics and more with the click of a button. You can create shortcuts and then share it with the community at large. Launch the Safari browser and open this shortcut and tap on Get This Shortcut....
