meeting I had to dig at least into a couple of menus to silence my phone. With my iPhone though, all I have to do is just flip the silence switch without even waking my iPhone up. Even in those cases though, the iPhone won’t be completely silent and still. By default, the iPhone is set up to vibrate when on silent mode, and also its keyboard will make click sounds every time you type with it....

Google Currents is a spanking new platform for viewing online publications with the swipe of a finger. The Flipboard alternative enables you to read online magazines, your favorite blogs, websites, RSS, video and photo feeds, public Google+ streams, and Google Reader subscriptions on your smartphones and tablets. You can also read them offline when you are detached from any web access. Google Currents is also (quite obviously) tied to Google+, so you can easily share with your circles....

Not so long ago, Evernote was the hot favorite of smartphone users, but unfortunately, it fell from grace after changing the product pricing. So we are left with the ever-popular Google Keep and Microsoft’s OneNote apps. These not only possess tremendous features but are also free in the market. So, it’s only fair that we pit both the apps against each other and see who wins at the end. Let the game begin....

However, is that all Google has introduced in the newer Pixel 2 phone? Let us assure you that that’s not all. It has quite a few handful of features that make it a more than worthy successor. Here, we have curated some of the major differences between the first generation Pixel and the brand new Pixel 2. Spec Comparison Processor When we talk about a phone upgrade, in most cases, it’s automatically assumed that the processor makes it to the upgrade list....

Read through our guide below carefully ensuring you don’t miss any steps, and you can build your own FTP server for free. Why Might You Want to Set Up an FTP Server? You may be wondering how an FTP server can benefit you vs using file-sharing services like Dropbox, SkyDrive, etc. While these latter services are good for storing files online and sharing them with friends that have access to good download speeds, you don’t have the restricting controls they put in place....

The XAPK files are package container for Android apps and very similar to the APK files. However, you can’t sideload these files onto your Android phone. So, how do XAPK files work? Worry not, we have figured that out for you. In this post, we will demonstrate how to install XAPK files on Android. What are XAPK Files Uploading apps into the Play Store isn’t an easy task, and app developers have to keep several things in mind while developing them....

The websites for both the iPod Nano and iPod Shuffle — even the Indian version — have been taken down. Instead, the search results for both the discontinued iPod will redirect you to the Apple Music web page. An Apple spokesperson has confirmed to The Verge that while the iPod Touch is getting a memory upgrade on both the variants, iPod Nano and iPod Shuffle are being discontinued. The two new variants of the upgraded iPod Touch now sport 32GB and 128GB of storage, which is up from 16GB and 64GB variants previously offered — discontinued now....

Hiding the keyboard just took the tap of a button, but what’s annoying was that it popped up every time I touched the screen to move the cursor. It only took one or two such irritating occurrences to get me pull up my sleeves and start looking for a solution. As you’d expect, I found it, not one but two solutions to this annoyance. Here we go. 1. Null Keyboard The easiest solution to the above problem is an Android app called Null Keyboard....

Sharing just numbers can become boring at times and you can switch things up with explanation to complement the data. In this post, we’ll show how to add an audio file in the Apple Numbers app. These steps are applicable for iPhone, iPad, and Mac users. Add Audio File in Numbers App on iPhone and iPad Imagine that you are out for a meeting where you will be presenting a spreadsheet....

There are two ways to go about it. First, you can either tweak and modify the existing watch faces. For instance, you can add a photo from your phone’s gallery to add a personal touch to your watch. Or, you can install a third-party app like Facer to add custom watch faces to your Apple Watch. At the same time, you can tweak the complications as per your preference. For those unaware, complications are the little information on the watch face....

One can use multiple user accounts in Windows 8 for various reasons reasons, like online family safety, multiple users of the computer etc. One of them I was looking for was the ability to use distinct set of Modern Apps and related settings on Windows. So let’s see how we can add and manage multiple accounts in Windows 8 Adding an account Step 1: We will have to open Windows 8 Modern settings to configure the additional account....

For long I have been looking for something similar for Windows. Now, we all know that interface of Windows is not as streamlined as that of Android and iOS and, therefore, coming up with a straightforward app was tough. But still, the guys at AlomWare have come up with a geeky tool using which you can automate so many things on your Windows computer. Using AlomeWare Actions to Automate Tasks AlomWare Actions is a free to use and download for home needs and the installation is pretty simple and that’s perhaps the only simple thing when we are talking about this app....

To call or message someone using the Teams app, all you need to do is ensure they are on your contact list. However, you can block them if you no longer want the individual to contact you on the Microsoft Teams platform. Here’s how it works: Note: The Block option is only available for personal Microsoft Teams accounts. Blocking a Contact on Microsoft Teams for Android If you make use of an Android device, then here’s how you can block a contact on Microsoft Teams: Step 1: Launch Microsoft Teams and tap on Chat at the bottom of the screen....

Just the other day, I had enough of switching browsers. I browsed the App Store for Chrome-supported ad blockers. Of course, there aren’t any (who am I kidding?). But I didn’t give up. Crawled through various forums looking for workarounds, and to my surprise — I found a way! What you are going to learn isn’t the most convenient of ways to block ads, but let me share it with you so that you can decide for yourself....

If you’re new to Reddit and want to explore the social news aggregation website without a profile or simply don’t want to associate your search with your Reddit account, browsing anonymously comes in handy. Wondering how it works? In this article, we will tell you how to browse anonymously on Reddit on any device. What Is Anonymous Browsing on Reddit and How Does It Work Anonymous browsing on Reddit allows users to browse the site without revealing their IP address or identity, meaning they can remain anonymous even when logged into their account....

I probably missed a step or two in the installation process because as far as I know, all the browsers let the user decide if it wants to choose them as default. This was just an example and this can happen sometimes when some changes to the system change default browser without letting you know. You only find that out when you click on a link on, lets say, a chat window on your IM client and it suddenly opens the link in the new browser you installed, instead of your favorite browser....

Yet there’s one fundamental flaw within the application, and that’s the overly dark color scheme of the Incognito windows. At times, it’s almost impossible to distinguish individual tabs when viewing contrasting web content. Not fun when you can’t even identify the tab that you’re currently on since everything just merges into the title bar. Fortunately, you don’t have to keep on blundering through your Incognito sessions trying to find out exactly what tab you’ve got opened....

To present your slideshow in the best way, you’ll need to consider details like the projector dimensions at your workplace or wherever you plan to present it. After checking that, you should adjust the slide size in Keynote so that the content doesn’t look out of place. Here’s how to do it on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Change Slide Size in Keynote on iPhone and iPad You can create some really cool and interactive presentations using Keynote....

different types of files . For example, I use Adobe to open PDF files, KM Player for audio and video and MS Outlook as my desktop email client. Since I have a default choice of email client, it is obvious that I would have all my contact information and associated details in it. Then I would always want to use the same for sending out and receiving email. Well, on Windows 8 it is not so....

If I have poked your conscience enough, and you feel guilty of doing injustice to your mouse pointer then it’s time to give it a new look! This post will talk about all the grooving up you could do on the mouse pointer. We’ll talk about the default way in Windows and also about some third-party software/web apps to give it a fun, colorful and animated look. Changing the Pointer Look Step 1: Click on the Start Orb in Windows 7 and type Mouse in the search box....