If you are having difficulties in activating, here’s a workaround proposed on Ghacks that might help in activating Windows 8. I am not entirely sure how well it’d work out but let’s try it out, you have nothing to lose anyways. Note: This involves playing with the Windows Registry so proceed with caution, and at your own risk. Fixing Windows 8 Activation Step 1: After installing Windows 8, press open Run box (Windows+R), type in regedit and press enter....

I watched a movie on my laptop without any interruption. Something or the other always comes up. That’s the reason I have configured my GOM player to remember the last played position of an interrupted movie so that next time I play the video, I don’t have to manually seek the timeline. One of my friends who came over for tea the other day saw this amazing feature and asked if the same can be done on Windows Media Player....

Repix is a photo editing app for the iPhone and iPad that goes for a different approach than what similar apps take: Instead of placing its focus on simple editing options and on the general application of effects to photos, Repix provides a unique experience to iOS users by adding a painting element to the photo editing mix. The result is an app that you can use not only for adding a few filters to your photos , but also to “retouch” and “paint” even specific parts of them....

There are many such tools and applications like Evernote and Memonic that we have talked about, which help us to write, save and collaborate on notes online but still what’s the harm in discussing about a new product, right? You never know, you might love it and it may go on to replace your default note taking application. So, thinking on those lines, today I would like to introduce you to Zoho Notebook....

Note: The option to choose between Samsung Free and Google Discover is only available for Galaxy phones launching with One UI 3.1 built-in. If your phone recently received the One UI 3.1 update, then you won’t see the option. With that out of the way, let’s compare Samsung Free to Google Discover on multiple fronts, including UI, features, services, their usefulness in daily life, and more. User Interface Swipe right on your Galaxy phone’s home screen, and One UI will greet you with either Google Discover or Samsung Free....

We have seen apps for droid that can lock certain applications on your Android. There are also apps that hide specific photos and videos from the default album. How about combining both the features into one single app? So today I am going to talk about an amazing Android app called the Droid Protector, with which you can lock all the apps on your smartphone. Not only that, you can also securely hide individual photos from the gallery if you don’t want to lock the app....

But the question remains: should you jailbreak iOS 10? Let’s explore some of the best features you can enable after jailbreaking, while also keeping in mind some dangers and downsides. Also note that the jailbreak for iOS 10 is still labeled beta, so it’s already unstable to boot. Customization Options are Endless When You Jailbreak If there is something you don’t like about the UI of iOS, chances are an existing jailbreak tweak or app can fix it....

These two are the best photo editors to grace the mobile photography world. GT readers are familiar with Snapseed, a powerhorse developed by Google that we have written about a number of times in the past. Download Snapseed Toolwiz Photos is relatively a new tool that is quickly making a name for itself. Download Toolwiz Photos Let’s take a look at how these two fare against each other and which one should you choose....

Android to Windows using Wi-Fi , send files and app between two Android devices and also how we can sync files and folders between Android and Windows automatically . The only problem was, a different app was required for each of these tasks. But today we are going to see an app which will combine all of them under a single umbrella. Software Data Cable is an amazing app for Android that can do the aforementioned tasks on your Android using a Wi-Fi network....

But that means you need to copy/move a file from your local storage to the sync folder. And when it comes to syncing multiple files a day, this can become a chore. Today we’ll talk about an app that automatically syncs the 50 most recent files with the cloud service of your choice. What that means is when you open a new document or download an attachment, it will automatically show up in Dropbox or Google Drive....

We can use SkyDrive to sync the libraries between multiple computers with much ease. Simply associate a library folder with a folder on SkyDrive. That way when you open SkyDrive on another computer, the files will be there. Furthermore, if you associate the other computer libraries with SkyDrive as well, any file that you save in one library on one computer will also appear on the other computer in the corresponding folder....

Similar to the archive feature on Instagram, Facebook recently introduced the archive option for its own platform. Now the stories that vanish from public view after 24 hours will be available in your archives forever. Unless you delete them manually. This comes in quite handy at times when you want to revisit your old stories. It could also help you check and repost the original stories that you have created....

How to use S Voice A good mobile app should be user-friendly, and with S Voice it’s as easy as following two basic steps. Sounds pretty simple, right? Now let’s take a look at what S Voice can do for you. What S Voice Can Do Call a numberSearch for a contactWrite and send a text messageOpen another applicationProvide directionsTell you about the weatherCalculate tipsAdd an event to your calendarSet an alarmUpdate your Facebook/TwitterConduct a web searchPlay musicToggle Wi-Fi on/offTurn hands-free mode on/offWrite a memoRecord your voiceSolve math problemsFlirt with you...

Apart from the fancy features, the phone’s major highlight is the new One UI 2.0, which offers a ton of advanced optimizations, and quite a few of them are entirely new. That’s why we are helping you out with the most significant features you need to check and use on the Samsung Galaxy A51. So let’s check them out. Buy Samsung Galaxy A51 Check out this cool device, if you haven’t already....

In this post today, we have decided to explore every hidden corner and feature of VLC for Android to help you master this cool app. You may already know some of these tricks, but why take the chance and miss out on all the cool ones? So, without further ado, let’s get started. VLC For Android: Video One of the most important factors that decide the usability of a video player is its interface....

Since the main work of Chrome is done in a tab, knowing the tips and tricks related to tabs will drastically improve your overall experience of using the Chrome browser. Let’s check the useful Google Chrome tab tips and tricks for Windows. 1. Reopen Recently Closed Tab A lot of times, we accidentally hit the cross (close) button on a tab, thus closing it. Sure, you can check your Chrome history and open it from there, but that’s a long way to go about it....

They absolutely come to life on a tablet. I’ve owned an iPad for four years now and every year the interactive Christmas stories have been a big hit among the kids in my family. So whether they like the story of Charlie Brown or, of course, the mean-spirited Grinch, explore the top three picks for interactive Christmas stories to download on your iPad. Get festive with your tech this year....

In the earlier years of the App Store, you often had to pay for apps that would track your parked car. But not only have these apps gained more features, many of them are now free. So here’s a list of three iOS apps that can remember where you parked your car and even help you get back to it. 1. Find My Car Find My Car is the only paid option on this list, but there’s a reason for that....

Logitech is known for its great hardware and accessories, so naturally the company has a wide selection of mice, some of which are multi-touch capable. Microsoft also stepped up its hardware game over the past few years and has touch mice out as well. Let’s explore some of these options. Logitech Ultrathin Touch The Logitech Ultrathin Touch is easily the best alternative to the Magic Mouse. Not only is it super sleek like the Magic Mouse, but it comes in two models that work with either Windows or Mac and support the wide array of multi-touch gestures built into each platform....

The search highlight feature may or may not be very useful, depending on how you see it. In this post, we’ll show three different ways to disable or enable search highlights on Windows 10 and Windows 11. So, let’s get right to it. 1. Disable or Enable Search Highlights From the Settings App The Settings app on Windows allows you to control most things on your PC. You can use it to disable or enable the search highlights feature quickly....