We have already written in previous articles about Guided Access and Custom Vibration Alerts on the iPhone, which are other accessibility features of iOS. This time, let’s take a closer look at three of the most important accessibility features introduced in iOS 6. Assistive Touch One of the neatest accessibility features that received the most attention on iOS 6 was Assistive Touch. To enable it, on your iPhone or iOS device running iOS 6 head to Settings > General > Accessibility > Assistive Touch Once enabled, Assistive Touch allows the user to perform several actions that are usually handled by the iPhone’s hardware buttons....

Thankfully, every Mac comes with Preview, a very simple, yet powerful application that (sadly) most Mac owners only use to view images and PDF files. However, Preview also comes with a quite decent set of editing tools that can take care of a few complex tasks, including extracting shapes, just like with Photoshop except in a far easier way. You want to learn how to do it? Just follow the steps below....

You might have seen plenty of maps in your lifetime and are wondering, what was wrong with those? Truthfully, none of them have ever been completely accurate portrayals of Earth. In fact, some of them don’t even come close. The Mercator projection, a very popular one up until the last few decades, is dramatically inaccurate. The most notable fault is that Greenland looks huge compared to tiny Australia, when the reality is that Australia is order of magnitude larger....

Microsoft made the announcement back in May saying the code for the entire suite will be released for the open-source community. That will allow anyone to build productivity tools for Windows, helping users streamline their workflow. For now, there are two utility tools available, but Microsoft has ten more in the pipeline. Let’s begin. 1. Where to Download and Install The first released version of PowerToys can be downloaded from the link below....

For starters, locking the taskbar doesn’t have any disadvantage or harmful effects. You can use it without having double thoughts. But what does it do on Windows 10? Let’s find the answer. Before we jump into it, let’s get to know the taskbar a little bit. What Is Taskbar The taskbar is a special toolbar in Windows operating system that is usually present at the bottom. It’s a full-width row that houses date & time and system icons such as sound, Wi-Fi, battery, language bar, and more on the right side....

Unlike Snapchat, Instagram doesn’t let you clear cache from the app itself. You must open the app info menu on Android and clear the cache. Before we show you how to do it, let’s understand what Instagram cache collects in the first place. Instagram’s Cache Explained Cache is a collection of files to make your apps faster to load and launch. Instagram stores cache for almost every feature of the app you use the most....

When you sign out your Apple ID account on Mac, your device’s system and app configurations undergo various changes. Thankfully, you can control most of those changes. We shall explain them in detail below. 1. What Happens to Your iCloud Data When you click the Sign Out button, you’ll be asked whether or not you want to keep a copy of iCloud data on your Mac. Typically, you can only retain iCloud data created by Apple’s native apps and services (e....

Powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning, Google Lens tries to identify the object in your image and shows relevant information about it. A visual search technology, which also gives you the power to interact with the objects present in the image. You can use it to scan cards, save information, open websites, and much more. Google Lens can be accessed from Google Assistant and the Google Photos app on devices running Android 5....

Immersive Search is a hidden feature that’s been around Windows 10 since the April 2018 Spring Creators Update. And it is easy to miss it like several other hidden features. Let’s take a brief look at what it is, whether it’s worth using, and how you should go about enabling it. What Is Immersive Search? Whenever you click the Search box on the taskbar (or when you type into the Start menu), you will see a pop-up window show up to the lower-left corner of the screen....

Since most of the other email clients are already doing so well, people tend to overlook the in-house app. But then, who said it lacks features? The mail app holds plenty of features and customization options that will make you want to switch over from the other email clients. What’s more, it even lets you configure multiple accounts and can even sense the language you are trying to write in....

Naturally, we all have a lot of questions about just how this is going to work. And it looks like Microsoft is in no hurry to answer them all. Below, we’ve tried to make sense of what we do know, from official sources. All about Windows 10: Learn how you can install Windows 10 Technical Preview on a Mac using VM. Also, if you’re not sure what exactly Windows 10 is going to be, check out our Windows 10 intro, our article about the new Start menu and multiple desktops....

Launched with a tagline The smartphone for everyone, the Redmi 5A is powered by the quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor and a 3,000-mAh battery unit. The new phone is priced at just Rs 4,999 as an introductory offer. It goes without saying that the features of the Redmi 5A are almost identical to those of the Redmi 4A, whether it’s the processor, the design or the battery specs. So, it brings forth the most important question — should you buy the Xiaomi Redmi 5A?...

Featuring a 16-megapixel front camera, Qualcomm octa-core 435 chipset, HD display, and a 3,000mAh battery, the Xiaomi Redmi Y1 is priced at Rs 8,999 for the 3GB/64 GB variant and Rs 10,999 for the limited edition 4GB/64GB variant. So, should you buy the Xiaomi Redmi Y1? In this article, we weigh its pros and cons and help you make an informed decision. Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Pros 1. Great Selfie Camera Aimed at selfie-loving youths, the Xiaomi Redmi Y1 packs a 16-megapixel front camera with a f/2....

That’s when I realized that cable management is not an easy task. It requires a lot of planning and patience to see the results bear fruit. But let me tell you, once everything is in place you’ll appreciate your efforts for a clutter-free look. So, if you’re someone who is looking for the best cable management solutions, here are a few items that will help declutter your workplaces. Let’s jump straight in....

What’s best about this game is that they are great time killers. In most of the cases, you start playing a game and before you know it, time just vanishes. But tracking down such games can be a huge task. But, worry not, we have done the hard work and have assembled a list of awesome Android games that will leave you hooked on to them. 1. Golf Zero If Mario ever played golf during his run to rescue Princess Peach, it would have resulted in Golf Zero....

emotions better. Perhaps, that’s what explains the keenness with which we share music on social media sites like Facebook. Come the special occasion and you know that there’s a song out there for it. The airwaves made it so easier to dedicate songs to family, friends, and the betrothed…all with just a call to the radio or television station. The web seems to come off second best here. Could it be that sharing is not so rare anymore?...

Read on to find our recommendations for the best webcams with privacy shutters. But before that, Thinking of getting a peephole camera on your door? Here are the best smart peephole cameras Should you use a free VPN at home? 1. NexiGo AutoFocus 1080p Webcam It’s an HD camera and manages to capture decent videos and images. Several users back this claim in their review. Setup and installation are simple since it involves a plug-and-play operation....

We tend to not think of the lockscreen as a useful tool, but merely a hurdle to get to that app we really need to use. These 4 apps will challenge your perception. No matter you like your lockscreen minimal or full of information, there’s something here for each of you. Note: If you are using a security lock on your phone, you’ll first need to unlock the default lockscreen to get to one of these....

There are a few ways to achieve this. You can use a launcher that will change your home screen’s different aspects and how you interact with the UI on the fly. Then there are icons and theme packs that you can install and apply separately. Together, this will help you achieve that coveted iOS look you are looking for. Let’s begin. 1. Launcher iOS 14 iOS 14 brings plenty of new features and privacy-focused ones are quite important....

This is because most smart plugs are not water-resistant and cannot sustain extreme temperatures. If you want to control your outdoor appliances and devices, we’ve compiled a list of the best outdoor smart plugs with Alexa that you can buy in the UK. This way, you can use your voice to control your devices without being worried about rain or snow ruining your plug. Before we recommend the smart plugs though, here are some other articles you may be interested in –...