XP Mode can also be used to run different versions of the same application side by side. As a web developer this allows me to run IE8 (running in Windows 7) and IE6/IE7 (running using XP Mode) side by side for testing web site compatibility. Lets see how to install and get started with XP Mode in Windows 7. Part One: Downloading XP Mode and Virtual PC Step 1. Navigate to the Windows XP Mode and Virtual PC download page, and select your edition of Windows 7 and desired language for installation....

If it were a CD or a DVD file, we could have simply plugged it in our computer’s optical reader driver and used any one of the free ISO creators. But it’s the UMD disks we are talking about and the only device we have with us – which is capable of reading a UMD disk – is a PSP. So we are going to use it for the task....

Either way, the News Feed is the first thing users view, and when they stop updating, emotions run high. This can be troublesome, especially if you like to check the News Feed first thing in the morning. I have a bunch of solutions that should resolve the Facebook news feed not updating issue for good. On a side note, according to new research, you should not spend more than 30 minutes scrolling through the News Feed....

Some users complain of noticing empty or blank icons in the Start Menu. Others say that they can’t see default Windows apps. Yet, some users are complaining that searching for specific installed apps yields no results. We will take a look at some possible solutions below that will address all these errors. Let’s begin. 1. Update Windows OS If the error is related to some bug in the system files, you may resolve it by updating Windows 10....

If you aren’t willing to shell out additional cash for one of iCloud’s paid tiers (or if you don’t want to upgrade again), then it’s ultimately up to you to manage your iCloud storage. And the following pointers should help you do just that, right from the comfort of your iPhone or iPad. Delete Unwanted Photos Photos and videos take up a ton of storage, and even with the latest HEIC and HEVC formats used by iOS devices, all those live photos, bursts, and slow-mo videos are sure to more than make up for any efficiency improvements....

ProduKey is one of those neat little system tools that you wouldn’t notice unless the catastrophe of losing your product keys hits you. If you want to reinstall your Microsoft Office (Microsoft Office 2003, Microsoft Office 2007), Windows (Including Windows 7 and Windows Vista), Exchange Server, or SQL Server on your computer, this small utility comes to the rescue by helping to retrieve the original product keys from the current Windows OS....

As we all know, not all that glitters is gold, you only get to know that an app or a game you purchased on the store is not exactly what you had in mind and paid for. So for situations like these, these stores have the option of a refund but are not exactly highlighting this feature. So today, I will try to help the majority of smartphone users out there with refunds on purchases made on their respective stores....

Though Samsung lets you choose from a slew of themes, the customization options are pretty limited. You can choose the clock faces or the color, however, it stops there. You can’t move outside the stock options that Samsung offers. This means that though it lets you see the battery percentage on the AOD screen, you won’t be able to see weather information on the screen. You might argue that Google sends you regular weather updates but the catch is that you’d still have to unlock your phone to view it....

Canva is a beautiful tool to create posters, graphics, wallpapers, social media posts, etc. We have covered the steps for the web version of Canva and mobile apps (Android and iPhone). You can use it to group text, elements, and other objects. Let’s see how to group and ungroup elements in Canva on the web (Windows, Mac), Android, and iPhone. How to Group and Ungroup Elements in Canva on PC There are three methods to group items on the web version of Canva....

The two services that we will profile below offer an automated wake up telephone call free of charge and come with some add-ons that we will see in a short while. WakeupDialer WakeupDialer is a free wakeup call service that wakes you up at the designated time you set on the website. You have to set the time one day before. The added benefit is that WakeupDialer can act cutesy and wake you up with a choice of 30 pre-recorded messages selected at random....

But when it comes to internal storage, I wish the Mi A1 offered a bit more. Since Android installs apps on the internal storage, even 64GB offered by the device isn’t sufficient for all my favorite HD games and apps. Thankfully, the internal storage in the Xiaomi Mi A1 can be easily increased. Unlike other Xiaomi phones running MIUI 9, this procedure is simple, thanks to the stock Android. The trick is to borrow some extra space from the SD card by formatting it as part of the internal storage....

If you can’t get enough of Chrome as well, then you must look into giving the Chrome Beta a serious shot. It’s a step ahead of the stable build, and you get to try out the latest Chrome features well before everyone else does. But unlike on Windows and macOS, or even with Android, installing Chrome Beta for iOS can be a tad complicated. Not difficult. If you want to run Chrome Beta on your iPhone or iPad, then here’s everything that you need to set it up....

In previous versions of Windows, you had to install fonts by accessing the file menu in the Control Panel. However, installing fonts in Windows 7 can be as easy as drag and drop. In this guide, you will see two different ways to install new fonts in Windows 7. But before you get started, remember to download any new fonts you want to use to your computer (I know, common sense, but still)....

If you frequently post screenshots to social media or you create headers for a post, you need to join different images together. Today we’ll take a look at how to quickly join images on the web, Mac and iOS. If you want to merge images and turn them into a PDF, checkout our guide here. Quick Picture Tools for the Web Quick Picture Tools has lots of online image editing tools, one of which is Combine Images....

With the introduction of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, the Apple has finally allowed third-party email clients to replace the Mail app. That means you can now set Gmail or Outlook as the default email app on the iPhone and the iPad. What You Need To set a third-party email client as the default, your iPhone or iPad must run iOS 14 or iPadOS 14. To confirm, head into Settings > General > Software Update....

Over time, Telegram has evolved from a basic messaging platform to a full-fledged competition to WhatsApp. You can now perform voice/video calls, send full encrypted text messages, enjoy custom themes, locate users near you, schedule or silent messages, etc. These are just a few perks of using Telegram. Just to give you an insight, Telegram had the Dark Theme way before WhatsApp even began testing it. However, most of you aren’t aware of how you can do group video calls on Telegram....

Suitable for experienced cameraphiles and casual photo-snappers alike, the user interface of the Nokia Camera App remains simple and accessible while allowing for comprehensive fine-tuning of exposure and lighting options. To get started, here are a few tips on how to make your Lumia Icon experience great! The Nokia Camera App The Lumia Icon comes pre-installed with two main camera apps: Camera and Nokia Camera. While the standard Windows Camera is good, I recommend using the Nokia Camera for the full Lumia experience....

edit the photos you have shot on your mobile and make them look better. Last week we talked about an app called Snapseed, discussed some of the basics of the app and left the rest for my next article. As promised, today I am going to talk about the remaining features of the app and how you can use them on your photos to add the ‘Wow’ effect. We’ve already seen how the app can be used to fine tune the photos....

If you get many pictures on Gmail that you would like to appear in your Google Photos, things are different now. Even though there is no direct way to move them to Google Photos, various alternatives exist. Let’s check how to move photos from email, especially from Gmail to Google Photos. How to Transfer Photos from Email to Google Photos on Web There are two ways to do that. Each has its advantages and disadvantages....

How Did Stuff Get In Your Services Menu? My services menu is a graveyard of old programs I tried and abandoned. A standard Mac install doesn’t have much in there. The Services menu has a few simple commands like Open and Reveal in Finder. Once you install a few programs, this menu gets bloated. Even if you delete the main program, these services menu items stick around. Uninstalling a Mac program?...