1. Change your Start Orb Sick of that boring old Windows Start orb? There’s a program literally called Windows Start Button Changer that changes your start orb into a myriad of other shapes and images (in case you couldn’t guess). Firstly, you’ll have to Run As Administrator in order for you to have the ability to change this file. When you first run Windows Start Button Changer, here’s what you’ll see: From here, you can choose to either change your Start button, or restore your original one in the case you don’t like the new crop of Start buttons....

Of course watching these amazing stage talks online is very inspiring but if you are looking for a way to download these videos to your hard disk drive in order to play them to your kids or relatives, then here are the two recommended methods. Download Via Official TED Website If you wish to download one or two TED videos now and then, and have a good broadband speed, then you can do so directly from their official website....

Now, it is important to note that there was always a way to create desktop app shortcuts in Chrome on Windows. The method involved creating a shortcut much like a program shortcut, but when launched the application was simply a website that would open in a dedicated Chrome window. The app wouldn’t load as a regular program but rather as a web app launched from the desktop. This required a live Internet connection to run the app....

In this digital era, how can one give the required rest to their eyes? E-ink displays are the solution to this problem as they look and behave just like paper and don’t cause as much strain as others. While they are great for reading books, the E-ink displays make web browsing on Kindle devices a painful experience. But, as always, there’s a workaround. Rather than loading up complicated web pages on your Kindle, why not send a minimal version of an article, containing just the text and some header images?...

You can upload photos and other files from Android-based phones and tablets to Google Drive in three different ways. Out of those three, you will have to manually add photos to Google Drive in the first two ways. The third method helps in auto-syncing photos to Drive. Note: The photos added to Google Drive will count towards your overall Google Drive storage quota. Let’s check the methods. Method 1: Upload Using Google Drive App One of the easiest ways to upload single or multiple photos, videos, etc....

Neither of these phones has ambient light sensors, nor haptic feedback nor secondary noise-canceling microphones. The lack of hardware cannot be compensated by using apps or anything such, but there are ways to work with restrictions and make the most out of it. So, let’s how you can maximize the output of the On5 and On7 to make them better in many ways. 1. Onboard Storage Problem? Use the Cloud With only 8 GB of onboard storage for both devices, space constraint is a major issue....

Freelancers know this better than most. That probably explains the large number of time tracking apps that are out there. Their popularity and widespread use also explains the fact that most of them are not freeware. So, let’s look at some time tracking applications that are free. Also, for added convenience, I am focusing on the ones which are web based because it allows you to track your time and productivity from any computer in the world....

At first, this seems cool and it is. It’s impressive to fit a camera, light, plus wireless connectivity into glasses. But it doesn’t take long to figure out the number of substantial issues Spectacles could and probably will face once Snap releases them into the wild. A great piece of technology is little to nothing without good design and a clear problem to solve. Spectacles are a Privacy Nightmare Remember the Google Glass incident?...

In this entry, we’ll take a look at three cool tips for Excel for Mac. So let’s get right to them. 1. Use Custom Sorting Options Excel offers plenty of ways for you to sort various kinds of data, including sorting options for numbers, text entries, dates and such. If you need other alternatives though, you might think you are out of options, when in fact the built-in choices for sorting your spreadsheet information go way beyond the ones offered by default....

iTunes and the iWork suite of apps are great examples of this, as is iPhoto, Apple’s photo management app. However, in most cases we tend to have countless photos in our iPhoto libraries, and in just a short period of time it is very easy to lose track of the photos that are really important to us. To help solve this, here are a few tips that will get you on track organizing your event photos in iPhoto....

But most importantly, if you are serious about Twitter engagement, you would not want fake accounts to mill about and spoil the landscape. If you use Twitter for business or promotion, it is vitally important to protect your public Twitter timeline from being hijacked. Note: If you are just starting out with Twitter read: Guiding Tech For Beginners: Getting Started With Twitter Here Are Three Ways to Bulletproof Your Twitter Account from Fakes So, let’s see what methods you can implement to get rid of this menace....

These extensions will make your lives easier, especially if you are someone who is working in such a field. You could be working on garments, image editing, graphics designing, or web designing. Especially if you are part of a design team or working alone, then it would help to make the task of finding the right color easy. Maybe, you are just looking for your next wall color? Let’s begin....

In times like these it is better to have offline maps to guide you through. Download the map for the country you’re heading to, and when you have stable Wi-Fi you can forget about the expensive data plans. Most of the apps listed here have offline search function so you can use them just like normal maps app and by turning on GPS (and not data) you can identify your current location and navigate easily....

Moreover, you can carry your tablet or laptop. So that even if you have to edit photos on the go, you can do so. Read on to read about our recommendations for the best camera travel backpacks that you can buy. But first, Here are the top 5 flu­id head tripods for videos and still photosTake a look at these cam­era lenses for macro photography 1. LowePro ProTactic 450 AW II The highlight of the ProTactic 450 AW II is its space....

There are tons of services to shorten our links or URLs. Each one of these services, in their default state, require physical access to their site to copy the URL and generate a smaller link. This is sometimes tedious and can deter the desire to do so. We’ve put together four great Firefox add-ons that can shorten a link really quick. These extensions will place either an icon or context menu link on every page you visit for super simple shortening....

With these armbands, you can track your runs and outdoor walks and free yourself from distractions. Besides that, they are not too expensive and are easily affordable. So if you own one of the iPhone 13 series phones, here are our recommendations for the best armbands for iPhone 13 series phones. Let’s get started. But before that, Flaunt the color of your iPhone 13 Pro Max with these transparent cases Check out these waterproof phone cases and pouches for iPhone 13 series Here are the best wireless car chargers for iPhone 13 Pro...

These collage apps let you create beautiful collages for your Instagram stories. We are not just talking about collage apps like Layout that have stiff frames. Instead, we are talking about collages that let you play with a flexible frame and have add-ons like stickers, animations, and backgrounds to make the story more interesting. You can use the templates to create interesting posts on Instagram. So, if you are looking to up your Instagram presentation, here are the best collage apps for Instagram stories in 2022....

The app is filled with basic functions such as move, copy, creating a new folder, and the integration of cloud storage apps, including OneDrive, Google Drive, and Dropbox. As its case with every other Apple app, an alternative is always ready to fill in gaps from the App Store. In this post, we are going to talk about the top five third-party file manager apps for iPhone and how they differ from each other as well as the official one....

The thing with G-Sync is that it only works with over DisplayPort. So if your GPU has adequate power and the right connections, all you need is the right monitor to complete the circle. So, if you are searching for affordable G-Sync Compatible gaming monitors, you have come to the right place. Below, we have curated a list of the best budget gaming monitors with G-Sync compatibility. Let’s have a look....

These Halloween light projectors help to light up exterior walls and rooms with spooky shapes. And yes, these portable devices come with an array of patterns and colors, which makes them highly versatile. That means you can also use them for Christmas or any house party. And yes, they are not expensive either. So if you are still shopping for Halloween lights, here are the best light projectors to amp up the decor....