First, we will cover basic tricks to improve internet speeds on your computer and several tips to increase download speeds from the web. Without further ado, let’s get started. 1. Connect to 5GHz Wi-Fi Frequency Band When you work with a dual-band Wi-Fi router, it’s a good idea to choose a faster 5GHz Wi-Fi frequency band for better internet speeds. Here’s how you can confirm a 5GHz Wi-Fi network on your computer....
The new Android P update is all about how one can balance the digital life and real life, and still get the most out of their Android phones. More importantly, it’s about how to get done with your work quicker so that you can get back to your family and friends (and yourself). So, without further delay, let’s have a quick roundup of the productivity boosting features of Android P....
When you pause or stop your music, the widget eventually disappears from the lock screen. But what if it doesn’t go away? A stuck music widget is a major annoyance, especially when it gets in the way of important notifications. And if you are wondering why this happens, it’s just another one of the many technical issues that are so prevalent on iOS 11. Fortunately, there are a number of fixes that you can carry out to resolve the problem....
Be it the Night Mode to take low-light shots or the newly introduced Photographic Styles to change the way your photos look. Photographic Styles were introduced with the iPhone 13 series and can be used to change the overall look of your photos. If you like contrast-rich photos or pictures with a warmer tint, you can achieve exactly that with Photographic Styles. If you have an iPhone 13 or a newer device, here’s how you can use Photographic Styles to take pictures the way you want them to look!...
Here’s an overview of all that’s new in version 29. Chromification There’s no escaping this, Firefox 29 looks a lot like Chrome. But it is not a blatant copy. Many features like the curved tabs, the hamburger menu icon do seem to be inspired from Chrome but they work in their own unique way. The tabs for example, emerge from the inner borders of the active tab, draping the web page (in Windows 8)....
Confused? There’s a lot to figure out and unpack. So let’s get to it. The Basic Facts If you didn’t watch the WWDC keynote reveal for Apple Music (you lucky duck), here are the basic facts about the service in an easily digestible form. The service starts at $9.99 for a single user and has a $14.99 family plan for up to 6 users (based on iCloud Family Sharing). There’s a 3-month free trial....
Recently, Google made the Drive File Stream available for general consumers as well. We now have two options to sync Google Drive folders to Windows and Mac – Backup and Sync and Drive File Stream. They both serve different audiences with several functions exclusive to each software. If you are getting confused between the two, then you have come to the right place. This post will compare Backup and Sync to Drive File Stream and conclude which software is better suited for you....
Creating a great mockup is one of the most important steps because these mockups or wireframes help the client understand how a proposed idea will look like in the end. Not too long ago web/app developers had to rely on Not too long ago web/app developers had to rely on MS Powerpoint or MS Word alone. Thankfully, times have changed and there are a lot of better and evolved wireframe and mockup tools now....
However, budget gaming TVs come with some compromises. For example, quite a few TVs lack the support for VRR, HDMI 2.1, or a high refresh rate. The former means that the TV won’t reach the maximum frame rates like a gaming monitor. That said, these budget gaming TVs have a low input lag. And the big screen real estate and HDR performance deliver an immersive experience. So, if you are in the market looking for good budget gaming TVs for the Sony PS5, here are our top recommendations....
Office 2013 , Outlook no longer opens them in a new window. It simply uses the inline reply feature so that you can compose the mail in the reading pane itself. Old habits die hard and this Outlook 2013 feature is likely to be met with resistance from users who use the tool every day multiple times to send emails. We recommend you try and get used to it but at the same time we’ll offer an alternative....
We discussed about Drop.io, a web app for sharing large files over the internet, few days ago. If you want this service as a desktop app to quickly upload files then there is a tool available and is known as Droplet. Droplet is an easy to use desktop app which runs on the Adobe AIR platform. It lets you upload any file directly from your desktop to Drop.io. Since Adobe AIR works on Windows, Mac and Linux, this tool also works on all these operating systems....
from the computer every once in a while is a good practice and there are many free and powerful tools available for the purpose that we have already discussed in the past. These cleaning tools help you to get rid of the temporary files, browser cache and other Windows junk files that you don’t really require. Today however, we are going to concentrate on those large files, like movies, ISOs and games, that almost disappear in the nest of folders, quietly consuming the space you desperately need....
There are many ways to speed up Firefox. Earl, one of our readers, introduced us to a tool called Firefox Preloader through his comment. The tool is a software which you need to download and install. It aims to speed up Firefox by pre-loading some browser components and hence, reduce the boot time of Firefox. Download Firefox Preloader ( Thanks, Earl ) via Tinyhacker & Help Desk Geek. Don’t forget to send your tips and tricks by emailing us at tips at guidingtech....
It is a useful tool where you can make your pictures talk in three simple steps. Upload your photo, record your voice and share it with your friends and family via social networking sites and emails. You can also keep your photo private if you don’t want to share it (although that would seem highly improbable). Obviously, photos can’t replace charm of videos but you could do things like including a description to make it better....
As you may have expected, the Mini Liplay has the edge over the Mini 11 camera since it lets you store your precious moments in the form of digital files. On the other hand, the Mini 11 brings the fun of instant cameras. Just point & shoot, and a small photo will be in your hands in a matter of a few minutes. Besides that, it’s a new model as well....
Ransomware is a form of malware that encrypts media, document and other files on the target device and access to those files is only granted once the attacker’s ransom demands are met. Currently, there are two types of ransomware — one which locks certain files on a computer and other which locks the entire system. The latter is mostly found on smartphones. Although early cases of ransomware date back to 2005, its threat on smartphones is quite recent....
In this post today, we will be looking into home printers or printers for small businesses. So, without further ado, let’s get started. 1. Ink Jet or Laser? The answer to this question solely depends on what you will be printing. The best part of Ink Jet printers is that they can print on a variety of materials like paper, cloth, photo paper and even canvas rolls. But the downside is that Ink Jet printers are notoriously slow....
If you’re curious to know more, this guide will show you how to access and use the Credential Manager on Windows 10 and Windows 11. So, without further ado, let’s get going. How to Access Sign-in Details in Credential Manager First, let’s see how you can access Credential Manager on Windows to update or view your saved passwords. Step 1: Press the Windows key + R to launch the Run command....
When using your Mac, you can connect your Bluetooth headphones, external keyboards, and much more. You can have up to seven Bluetooth devices connected to your Mac at any given time. You’ll find out how to add, disconnect, and forget those devices. The steps we’ve listed here will work regardless of the Mac model – iMac, Mac Mini, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro. How to Add a Bluetooth Device to Your Mac If you want to add a device, you’ll first need to switch on your Mac’s Bluetooth capabilities....
Why, you ask? Well, Instagram just rolled out a cool feature on Android that lets you upload multiple photos and videos to Instagram stories. You can upload up to 10 pictures or videos or a combination of both. Instagram has had this feature for posts since last year. And, thankfully, it’s available for stories now. We are sure you must have used the Multiple photos feature in Instagram posts at least once....
