Well, I use fingerprint to unlock a smartphone. It’s fast and convenient. However, I often wonder if it is secure. A Twitter user shared a video recently showing how a $2 smartphone cover was able to bypass the biometric fingerprint authentication. Scary stuff. You did think they have perfected the tech after so many years, but sadly, no. Here’s why you should consider not using fingerprint scanner to unlock your Android smartphone....

Joining this lineup is the Xiaomi Redmi 5A and the Redmi 5. The Redmi 5A retails for Rs 4,999 while the Redmi 5 is expected to be priced at around Rs 7,000-8,000. Both the phones are powered by chipsets from Qualcomm’s 400-series and also sport similar battery specs. Needless to say, there is more to a phone other than the hardware specs. Hence, we felt the need to compare the specs of both the Redmi 5A and Redmi to get a clearer picture for you....

While MIUI 9 is loaded with cool features such as a hidden Game booster mode, many users are facing battery drain issue on their Redmi devices after updating to MIUI 9. If you are also among these people, don’t worry. With these 10 tips and fixes, you can resolve battery drain problem on your phone. 1. Update Your Phone and All Apps The first step to solve the battery drain issue on your MIUI 9 powered Redmi devices is to check whether a software update is available....

In order to get the most out of the Galaxy Note8 camera, we have gone through every nook and corner of the camera app and came up with a list of the coolest Samsung Galaxy Note8 camera tips and tricks. Let’s get started. 1. Tweak the Live Focus Mode for Two Pictures Sans the Blur Dual Capture is one of the most highlighted features of the Samsung GalaxyNote8. As you might already know, it lets you capture two frames — close-up and wide-angle shot– at one go....

Each of these wallpapers are available in different resolutions. When you click on an image it directs you to the site, where you could choose the one that fits your computer’s resolution. Check them out! So, which one’s your favorite? Let us know. 🙂 The above article may contain affiliate links which help support Guiding Tech. However, it does not affect our editorial integrity. The content remains unbiased and authentic....

iPhoto , Safari, QuickTime, Disk Utility, GarageBand, iMovie, Messages, Reminders and more. Each of these apps could easily cost dozens of dollars if they were for sale, yet Apple puts all of them on every new Mac. Of all these and more though, Spotlight (Apple’s launcher and search assistant) is the one utility that is easily the most used by many, which makes it extremely important. However, for many Mac users (myself included) Spotlight doesn’t perform as reliably as it should....

You may already know that instant messaging applications like WhatsApp lets you back up your chat history locally on your device and cloud storage accounts. Did you know that text messages (or SMS, as they are fondly called) can also be stored in the cloud? That makes it easy to recover messages should you misplace your smartphone or after a factory reset. For Android users, Google Drive is one of the most commonly used cloud backup solutions....

improving your health and your skills. In this entry we’ll take a look at a couple of really helpful and interesting iOS apps that can help you improve your brain and memory skills in short bursts of time without you having to spend a dime. Let’s get started with them. Lumosity Without a doubt, one of the main strengths of Lumosity is the app’s ability to tailor its routine to each user’s needs....

However, that was a built-in feature of Samsung Galaxy S7 and when I got home (with the OnePlus 3), it was time to find an app for that. Now the thing is, there are quite a few apps that claimed to do the task, but only a few were able to accomplish what I was looking for. So let’s have a look at them. If you prefer video over reading the article to see the apps in action, we have created one for you....

One might think that aligning shapes on a slide is just a matter of dragging them to their correct position. This might be true for one blessed with an eagle eye but more often than not misaligned shapes have been magnified on the projection screens. Using Smart Guides to precisely align shapes is the easiest way to presentation design and success. Align on the Fly with Smart Guides Smart Guides is a new feature that was introduced in Microsoft PowerPoint 2010....

Reminders app for both iOS and the Mac . This time, we’ll talk about two free task managers for iPhone that stand out from the rest thanks to their unique approaches. Let’s get going. Time Planner From the moment you start Time Planner, the app makes two things obvious: It wants you to manage your tasks in both a) a more stylish and b) a more informed way. Tasks are created in the standard way that have you type the task itself....

It saves some time by not having you to type it all in, especially for large chunks of text. There are a lot of reasons why it’s extremely handy to have one of these on your phone. Why second guess, when you can translate text from foreign languages in real time? If you travel frequently, you could use a app that can read street signs in a foreign country through live camera translation....

For example, if you happen to not own a tablet or a smartphone, or don’t have one at hand, the PS Vita is quite a capable device that can help you take care of a few productivity tasks, including email, image editing and exporting, and much more. Let’s take a closer look at these features that most PS Vita users don’t know about. Basic Image Editing and Exporting With two cameras at its disposal, it is fairly easy to gather a lot of photos and images into your PS Vita....

Let’s take a look at them. 1. Park Finder If you like to spend your independence holidays outdoors enjoying nature, then Park Finder will suit you perfectly. As its name implies, this app will help you find out about the best places to have a picnic, play some sports and more. Once you start the app, it will prompt you to use your location to suggest nearby parks and recreational centers....

video editors that, while extremely limited in variety, does what little it can do extremely well. Let’s take a look at a few tips that show you exactly how to get the most out of these editing features. Combining Movie Clips Using QuickTime Ever wondered what to do with all those 10-second video clips that you shot with your iPhone? Well, using QuickTime on your Mac you can create your own home video quite easily by just merging those clips....

These Blue Light filters block blue color rays generated by a PC screen. At the same time, they are simple to apply and are quite affordable. If you are up for the investment, here are our recommendations for the best blue light filters for computer monitors. But first, Save precious space on your desk with these monitor arms Take a look at these cool wire management accessories 1. Mosiso Blue Light Blocking Screen Protector It’s made of acrylic and is easy to install....

As opposed to popular belief, mesh routers are simple to set up and easy to connect. You needn’t connect/disconnect to Wi-Fi networks as you move around the house. All these operations are taken care of automatically and require just the initial setup process. If you are searching for a good mesh Wi-Fi router, here’s our roundup of the best ones. Before that, Here are the best wire­less USB Wi-Fi adapters for PC....

There are many sites to test typing speed, and they will also help you check your accuracy. Some of them support multiple languages, while others offer certificates that you may mention in your resume. One could always benefit from speed and accuracy. That is more important for a lot of fields that involve using a keyboard to input words and numbers. With these thoughts in mind, let’s check out some of the best sites to test your typing speed and accuracy....

Right now, the two best-known smartwatches on the market are the Pebble and the Sony Smartwatch series, but this space is about to get a lot more crowded. Last week Samsung officially unveiled its first smartwatch, the Samsung Galaxy Gear. Around the same time, Qualcomm took the wraps off its own unique watch, the Toq. There are plenty more than four smartwatches out on the market today, but these 4 seem to stand out above the rest....

compared to several countries in the world , it is of utmost importance to teach kids to love math since early on in their lives. Thankfully, children just love using computers and the internet, so it only makes sense to use these powerful tools to help them learn and practice math concepts. That should make this useful subject less boring and more fun. So let’s take a quick look at some helpful sites where children can learn math in unique and entertaining ways....