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We’ve put together some really helpful shortcut keys you can use in Windows 8. Some of these also work for Windows 7, so combine this list with our previous one here and you’ll be the grand master at swiftly moving around Windows. 1. Windows Key+Alt+1 (2, 3, etc.) to Open Jump Lists Open the Jump list for pinned taskbar items using a number starting from the left at 1. For example, we’d press Windows Key + Alt + 4 to open the Jump list for Chrome in our screenshot....

My hate for TouchWiz stemmed from the cluttered UI and the laggy-ness. Both of which have been taken care of if you own any of the flagship 2015 Samsung devices running the new TouchWiz (S6, S6 edge, edge+, Note5 and so on). And while the lower end devices might still face performance issues, most of the TouchWiz features do seep in. TouchWiz, for the uninitiated, is Samsung’s take on Android (5....

Keeping the smartness in mind, we have compiled some of the best Spotify tips and tricks for power users so that you get the most out of this awesome music service. You might already be aware of a couple of these, but why miss out on the rest, right? So, without further delay, let’s quickly browse through them. Also See: How to Use Spotify Outside UK and US 1. Beat Monday Morning Blues A hassle free playlist suited to your music taste sounds too good to be true, right?...

easily stored on most of our devices. So it only makes sense to also be able to have all of our physical documents and receipts “digitized” and available in our devices. The great thing is, while before that might have taken a scanner and a good deal of time to achieve, nowadays all it takes is just an app and a few minutes. Even better – many scanning apps on the App Store offer almost everything you will need to do this in their free versions....

working with multiple documents on MS Word . There we talked about a feature called View Side by Side and also learnt the advantage and ease it brings in when you need to work on two documents at a time. It is quite similar to the tile feature or snap windows thing that Windows has. Are you unaware of what that means? Well, if you need to view or work with multiple applications/windows together you might be manually resizing the windows to arrange them side by side....

WotWentWrong Okay, maybe you were expecting a nice eye-candied dating site first up. But not every relationship has a fairy tale ending. WotWentWrong (UPDATE: This website is not available anymore) begins where a relationship ends or sours. In its basic essence, it is a feedback service that helps partners (or ex-partners) come to terms with what went wrong. You can ask of course; but as anyone who has been on the cusp of a broken relationship knows, it does not make for a nice conversation....

Though CrashPlan home subscription won’t discontinue immediately, it seems only natural that we seek out the best CrashPlan alternatives for your cloud backup needs before the time runs out (which is about 14 months from now). So, without further ado, let’s get started. 1. Backblaze Backblaze is one of the best alternatives for CrashPlan. At almost the same price, it offers the same features that CrashPlan offered — including backing up videos and large files....

Unlike DisplayPort to HDMI connectors, which are slim and sleek (check the Starware DP to HDMI adapter), the setup isn’t simple. Here, the adapter needs a dedicated power source in some cases (though on some setups, you can skip this step as well). In most cases, the adapters can deliver a maximum refresh rate of 30Hz when you crank up the display to 4K resolution. The good news is that it doubles to 60Hz if you pull it down to FHD or 2K, depending on the make of the device....

more than once before. It is a greatly capable tool that has enough power to alter the very core aspects of your Mac. However, not everything has to be work when it comes to the Terminal. You can also have a lot of fun with it if you follow these neat tricks. 1. Make It Snow The holiday season might be over, but winter is still on everywhere. So what better way to get into the spirit of the season than to make your Mac snow?...

The four games to what the users get free access are a part of a deal that comes with the Xbox Live Gold subscription, called the Games with Gold program. Traditionally, Xbox Live Gold program subscribers are rewarded with two games for Xbox One and two games for the Xbox 360 devices. Xbox One users have the advantage here because they get to play all for games courtesy to Backward Compatibility with the Xbox 360....

Fast forward a couple of decades and we now have apps for nearly everything. And if you want specialized apps that can keep track of your chores, then here’s the answer you were looking. All these Android apps are free and have different kinds of functionality. You can choose the one which appeals to you most. So, let’s take a look at these. 1. Clean House Clean House is the easiest to use and the app with the least amount of features....

The easiest way to change the date format in Google Sheets is to change the local region. This helps it to adapt to the native date format. But you can also manually change the date format and customize everything about it. Further, you can automatically convert the date into a different format for a selected column. Let’s begin and learn everything we need to. Firstly, let us look into how changing the region can help....

Does your Reddit app consume more memory? Here are some lightweight alternatives you must try. 1. Search for Reddit: Quickly Search Reddit Want to find out if a web page was shared on Reddit? Want to see on which subreddits a web page was shared? Search for Reddit brings you the ease to find out if a web page was shared on Reddit and lets you access that page by just sharing the web page to the app....

photography and sharing . Is it any wonder then that camera majors like Canon, Nikon, and even non-traditional camera companies like Samsung are jumping on the bandwagon that is carrying the photography enthusiast who is looking for something more than a point and click camera. But one of the bad (or good) offshoots of all this has been the widespread use of watermarks . Even rank amateurs have been splattering their photos with watermarks…ostensibly because they fear that it might get “stolen”....

But I have been troubled at times by these messages and my inability to find a reason. As a solution I use third party tools to help me release the files. This article lists down four such wonderful tools. Unlocker Unlocker is a decent tool that helps you unlock a file being used by some unknown programs. After having installed the application Unlocker gets added to your context menu. Take the right-click option to launch the interface....

These 4K monitors render sharper and crispier content, and they are now affordable, thankfully. With IPS displays, you get the added advantage of better color reproduction and color accuracy, not to mention, a wider viewing angle. Furthermore, a 4K IPS monitor also doubles up an entertainment unit. If you are lucky enough you might find one with support for HDCP 2.2, and that will let you stream 4K content from streaming services directly....

With these armbands, you can track your runs and outdoor walks and free yourself from distractions. Besides that, they are not too expensive and are easily affordable. So if you own one of the iPhone 13 series phones, here are our recommendations for the best armbands for iPhone 13 series phones. Let’s get started. But before that, Flaunt the color of your iPhone 13 Pro Max with these transparent cases Check out these waterproof phone cases and pouches for iPhone 13 series Here are the best wireless car chargers for iPhone 13 Pro...

It wasn’t until Windows 10 when Microsoft finally updated Sticky Notes with an option to sync it across devices using OneNote. A case of too little too late. Let’s see what the competition has to offer and which one you should use. 1. Stickies Stickies comes with many features that you would love and have been missing in the original Sticky Notes. You can add links and images to notes....

However, I feel this phone could do with a nice pair of headphones or earplugs as the company does not provide an earphone in the box. Hence, the only option is to look out for third-party solutions. Therefore, to boost my aural experience as well, last week I went on a research spree to find out the right set of earphones for my OnePlus 5T. There is a mad world of headphones out there and the options are endless....

If you haven’t already, it is safe to download Apple’s latest and greatest OS update from the Settings. I can confirm that its working fine, even on an old iPhone SE that I still own. Apple has baked some nifty dark mode features that will enhance your user experience. Let’s begin. 1. How to Activate Dark Mode in iOS 13 That’s easy. Just open Settings and tap on Display & Brightness....