sending emails to a user claiming to be associated with a legitimate firm but behind the scene it’s a scam that someone is running to grab your confidential personal information . The email generally contains a link which looks very similar to the legitimate link of the same enterprise. Also the page will look the same with all the elements matching the original page. Most of the time, these emails would require you to login to the fake web page using your login credentials....

But, these two are not the only players in the field. There are third-party antivirus apps that provide even more features than what Microsoft software offers. Let’s see how these two compare and what they have to offer. Let’s begin. 1. History of Windows Defender and Security Essentials Microsoft bought an anti-spyware software called Giant AntiSpyware in 2004 and renamed it to Windows Defender. Originally, it was not designed to be an antivirus or antimalware software, but only a spyware removal program....

iZat.. What? I’ve recently come across a setting in my Android phone that made me scratch my head, called Qualcomm iZat. It’s located in Android’s Location settings and my phone describes it as hardware accelerated location estimation. “Um, what?” was exactly my response when I stumbled upon it, along with “Why is this here?” Turns out that it’s pretty cool technology, developed by the renowned chipset manufacturer Qualcomm. So we thought it would be valuable to shine some light on the subject since it could really benefit users who haven’t been exposed to it yet....

Before UPI, the mobile payment app market comprised two types – eWallet-based payment app or mobile banking-based payment app. There were also some hybrids of the two like Pockets released by ICICI. With the advent of UPI, the line between the two types smudged a little bit and everyone was adding UPI support to their apps. A simple no-nonsense app, which was done right and excelled in showcasing the benefits of UPI....

That said, Google Photos app has its quirks. Apart from not providing a satisfactory user interface for device folders (other albums in the gallery), it’s difficult to delete photos. Sure, you can just press the delete button, but that removes the photo from everywhere — the phone as well as the cloud storage. What if one wants to remove a photo only from Google Photos without deleting it from their phone?...

Whether it’s the iPhone screen dimming automatically or the touch screen not working, display issues are common. Another such issue that’s quite infamous is ghost touch on iPhone. If random areas on your iPhone’s screen are registering touches or you’re unable to tap in the right places, you’re probably facing this issue. Fret not, as here’s how to fix ghost touch on iPhone in a few simple ways. What Is Ghost Touch On iPhone?...

Status plays a vital role in a formal setting. It allows employees to know whether the person on the other side is busy, available, in a meeting, on a call, and so on. Depending on the status set on the profile and visible to all other team members, one can communicate or choose an appropriate time to communicate. The message can be drafted accordingly, letting the user know if something is urgent or not....

We faced this problem ourselves. Thus, we took some time to understand and resolve it with an effective fix. And as you read this guide, we’ll tell you everything about this problem and ten easy ways to bring back Slack notifications. Let’s begin. 1. Check Slack Status If Slack is facing downtime, it is possible that some or most of its services are affected, and one of that could be notifications too....

Image courtesy – xJasonRogersx Of course, the rise of email as the primary way to connect has also meant that we have started to over-rely on and over-obsess with this piece of tool. And usually, such over-reliance and over-obsession leads to a productivity fatigue that consequently spawns an entire eco-system of apps, software and not to mention, the “guru’s advice” (we call it guru gyaan here in India) to help you become more productive with that tool....

Till I can get my hands on it, though, I thought of sharing some cool wallpapers from the gaming experience. They are minimal but have incredible details in the layers. They are perfect as wallpapers, without proving to be distractful and/or overwhelming. So, without further ado, here are the 11 best Wallpapers from Firewatch. Enjoy! SEE ALSO: 12 Fantabulous Star Wars: Episode VII Wallpapers AND: Will the New Apple TV Change the Mobile Gaming Landscape?...

For the unaware, the SmartThings app lets you control your Samsung TV without using its remote. You can turn the TV on/off, control the TV using the remote in the app, turn on screen mirroring, and do much more. Let’s dive straight into different ways to fix Samsung TV not connecting to the SmartThings app. 1. Restart Devices Begin the troubleshooting process by restarting your TV, phone, and Wi-Fi router....

The easy-to-use interface and gesture support makes this app a favorite amongst many. But then, did you know that it contains a boatload of other features as well? In this article, we have assembled a list of 13 Cool MX Player tips and tricks that would certainly take the experience even higher. Also Read: 5 Reasons that makes PlayerXtreme the best video player for iOS 1. HW+ for More Hardware Acceleration It’s a common knowledge that the MX player supports both hardware and software decoding....

Earlier, many users would use Instagram story templates for a quiz, but now we have a built-in interactive feature for that. The quiz sticker is a combination of poll and questions sticker, but it differs from both of them as described below. One of the primary differences is that you should know the answer yourself. Otherwise there’s no point of adding this sticker. So what is this quiz sticker and how to use it on Instagram stories?...

Outlook app isn’t limited to the Mail function only. It also integrates Calendar, Contacts, Microsoft To-Do, and Sticky Notes in it. The keyboard shortcuts add-on becomes even more evident as you may need to navigate the app menus. Using keyboard shortcuts, you can quickly mark emails read, delete those marketing junk, flag an email to send it straight to Microsoft To-Do, and even compose an event in the Outlook calendar....

You don’t need to create or change anything in your existing form to view responses. However, a few precautions need to be taken that are mentioned in the post. Let’s get started. Note: This post will help the creator/editor of the form to view the received answers. It’s not about the students checking the answers for their examination papers. However, to make things clear, we have covered that as well....

There are many online and offline tools to convert a web page to PDF on the computer but with the increase in work portability through large screen phones and tablets, people now often look for ways to do the conversion directly on the device. And the touchscreen input kinda makes the process of annotating and adding comment in PDF files easier and better. Today we will discuss two ways in which a web page can be saved as a PDF document, right on your Android device....

Here are two add-ons which will give you a way to arrange your Firefox tabs vertically. Whether that gives your browsing an added edge depends on personal experience, but try it out and see for yourself. Side Tabs Side Tabs is a restart-less Firefox add-on that has been preliminary reviewed by Mozilla. It’s quite nice if you have a widescreen monitor as you can take advantage of all that screen estate by moving your tabs to the side....

So, how can you check the battery level on the Apple Pencil? There are three ways to go about doing that. The first method involves using the built-in Battery widget in iPadOS, and applies to both the first and second-generation Apple Pencils. If you use an Apple Pencil 2, you can also use a couple of other methods to check the charge level easily. Let’s check them out. 1. Use the Battery Widget The Battery widget relays real-time charge levels for a number of devices such as the AirPods and the Apple Pencil....

You can either use Samsung’s excellent Secure Folder, Google Photos Locked folder, or opt for OneDrive’s Private Vault to keep your confidential photos and videos hidden from others. 1. Use Secure Folder Samsung’s Secure Folder is one of the best add-ons in the One UI software. You can hide apps, documents, media, and even install social media apps to use multiple accounts on your phone. You can read our dedicated post on setting up a Secure Folder on Samsung phones....

So if you are into video editing or creation and love to film video clips here and there with your iPhone, read along to learn about three neat, free iPhone apps that you can use to create and edit your own movies. Magisto When it comes to useful additional features, Magisto is definitely ahead of any other video editing app. The app’s sharing and privacy options are quite robust, allowing you to share in different ways and to keep private any video, even letting you share it with specific users of your choice....