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This post will cover two dimensions. Firstly, how to use the Google Contacts service from inside the Samsung Contacts app. Secondly, ditch the Samsung Contacts app completely and fully use the Google Contacts app on Samsung phones. Let’s check both ways. Method 1: How to Use Google Contacts From Samsung Contacts App If you are satisfied with the Samsung Contacts app’s features, you can use the Google Contacts service from within the Samsung Contacts app....

Often we find ourselves in a location where there is no street name, no landmark, or anything else to go by. Imagine what happens when you are on a trail, hiking or cycling, or elsewhere in the arms of Mother Nature. We have all been there. We all need help with some information and that’s where the new Plus codes in Google Maps come to our rescue. Let’s begin....

webcam and a microphone for easy internet video chats . However, resolution of these cameras range from 1.3 to 2 MP on an average and do not deliver a clear quality even if you are browsing on a faster connection. Most of the smartphones too have a front facing camera to directly start a video conference on mobile , but they are very blurry because of low resolution of the front camera....

The most common practices for a password include name, birthdate, or a combination of both, which sure is a recipe of a disaster waiting to happen. That’s why Investing in a password manager has become essential now. By default, Apple offers iCloud Keychain function, which acts as an all-in-one password manager across the Apple ecosystem. Now, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t look for alternatives. The App Store is filled with a plethora of excellent third-party password managers....

And like everyone else, I had built up playlists there. While, I admit, Apple Music has amazing playlists built by their editors. But the playlists you created yourself are still unique to you. And you might want to take them over to Apple Music when you switch. But officially, Apple Music doesn’t allow for this. We’ll need to use a workaround tool called Stamp to get this done. What Is Stamp and How Does It Work?...

So, in this article today, we will be comparing both the mail apps (for Android) and see which comes out as the winner for the new-age user. So, without further delay, let’s get started. Overview Inbox by Gmail is touted as the mailbox which not only helps to stay focused on the important emails but also increases the email productivity of its users by bundling off the emails according to topics, sender, etc....

And this begets the question if the Sprocket 200 portable photo printer is worth the upgrade, or should you stick to the older Kodak Mini? Well, that’s what we are going to find out in this post today when we compare the Kodak Mini Printer against the Sprocket 200. Design As we mentioned above, the small pocket-sized design is the crux of these printers. Another thing that is of utmost importance is its weight....

Priced from Rs 10,999 onwards, the Lenovo K8 Plus is the built to address the pain points that plague the consumers these days. It’s also being touted as a complete phone by the company. So, how different is the Lenovo K8 Plus from the slightly older Lenovo K8 Note? Well, let’s find out. Same Processor The K8 Note is powered by a deca-core 2.3 GHz MediaTek Helio X23 chipset while the Lenovo K8 Plus is powered by the octa-core MediaTek Helio P25 which clocks at 2....

LikeJournal treats each Like as a bookmark. The idea behind LikeJournal is so dead simple you just wonder why Facebook doesn’t turn it into a default feature. LikeJournal sees the similarity between acknowledging something we like on Facebook to bookmarking a website we like during our browsing. Connect LikeJournal to Facebook with your Facebook credentials and the little app starts logging all your Facebook likes. This is how it pans out across your screen: You can also build up your own little network here by following Facebook friends who are on LikeJournal....

So let’s talk about a simple app called iAppLock that I personally use to lock individual apps on my iPhone. iAppLock can be installed on iOS devices running on iOS 7 and up that have been jailbroken. The app can be downloaded for free from the Cydia store. Once you download and respring your device, you will see the iAppLock icon on the springboard. Locking Apps Using iAppLock The first time you launch the app, it will commence the initial configuration....

So in this post, we will talk about all the changes and upgrades you get in macOS Ventura. This post will help you decide whether it’s a good idea to download the new macOS version. Before moving ahead, here’s a list of all the Mac models that support the macOS Ventura update. iMac 2017 or later iMac Pro 2017 or later MacBook Air 2018 or later MacBook Pro 2017 or later Mac Pro 2019 or later Mac Studio 2022 or later Mac mini 2018 or later MacBook 2017 or later...

Having a Retina Display Macbook: These Macs boast high density displays that, while allowing for more screen real estate, can also suffer from readability issues due to smaller fonts.Using a large-screen iMac or a Macbook on a stand: In both of these scenarios, the screen of the Mac usually sits a few inches further, making the default text size also harder to read.Eyesight problems: I know this one sounds funny, but the truth is that as we age, our eyesight deteriorates and having smaller fonts to read on a screen becomes more of an issue....

Using video converter is damn simple. Just drag and drop the video file you wish to convert on the converter interface. It’s interface is self explanatory. Check the screenshot given below. Now select a format in which you want to convert the video. It lists the formats by various devices. One important property of this player is it gives many options to convert videos. It converts video to the exact size of mobile phone screen....

EVs have become more prominent over the last few years and Tesla’s success has been a shining beacon, which has given the EV sector a sense of security. There have been other positive examples in recent years as well. For instance, in 2014 FIA’s Formula E, a high-level all-electric car racing series, was introduced and is continuing to generate buzz. On the manufacturing side of things, Toyota and Mazda have announced a partnership to develop EVs together....

The device is reportedly going to be launched in late February or early March at the Mobile World Congress 2017 and will be launched in two variants — a 2GB and 3GB for Rs 9,999 and 12,999, respectively. Nokia has lived a riches to rags story as a global market leader in the mobile phone segment and is now all set to capture the market again with its new partnership....

An app launcher is your gateway to the entire mobile experience. It is the first thing that you see when you unlock your phone. So you should always use the most comfortable launcher. If you own a Mi phone and don’t like the default MIUI system launcher, you will find many of its alternatives on the Play Store. One of the best among them is the popular Nova Launcher. Now you may wonder how does Nova Launcher fare against the MIUI system launcher?...

If you are a longtime Guiding Tech reader, you would know that we’ve had plenty of posts on this topic for Windows users. Today, we plan to help out the new Mac OS X Lion users among you with the desktop preferences and how to customize them easily. We’ll also see how to set up a wallpaper slideshow. Here we go. Step 1: Press Cmd+Space to reach Spotlight, and type desktop....

On the other hand, OxygenOS from OnePlus often gets lauded as one of the best custom UI experiences. And it keeps getting better with each successive update. So, how do the two compare? Well, that’s exactly what we’re here to find out. Before we get to it, let me give you a brief overview of the devices I’ll be using for this comparison: In the red corner, we have the OnePlus 6T, packing in a Snapdragon 845, 8GB of RAM, and running OxygenOS v9....

If you can relate to this, you’ve probably considered getting a battery case for your phone or just a portable power bank. But battery cases add bulk to your smartphone and power banks just add bulk to your belongings. However, they can provide substantially longer battery life so you don’t have to constantly search for an outlet when you’re out and about. So which is the better solution for busy folks who want more juice?...

If troubles are inflicting your browser and you’ve tried removing as much as you can to help identify the cause, yet have had no luck, try resetting the browser to it’s default state. We’ve listed how to do this with the top five Internet browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer (IE), Opera and Safari. Reset Chrome Settings to Its Factory Defaults To reset Chrome’s settings is to impact the following:...