Similarly, you can view files from other cloud platforms such as Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, etc. right in its interface. In case you don’t use these apps frequently, this feature would save you the extra space needed to install these apps. Further, Solid Explorer lets you access your PC files on your Android device. This is the opposite of FTP server where your Android files are available on PC. It is achieved with the help of LAN/SMB connections that can be created with this app....

I noticed that while I was forgetful of a lot of things, I never forgot to pick my phone up (time to time, and especially when I’m leaving some place) and causally check it for the time and to see if I had any new notifications. At this point, this is almost muscle memory for most of us. So I decided to merge these two practices and convert the lockscreen into a sticky notes of sorts....

Hyperlinking an image in a signature can come in handy to link your website to your company logo or to link your social media profiles to their logos. For instance, you can add Facebook, Instagram, etc., logo and link them to your own profiles. Whenever someone clicks on the hyperlinked image, they will be redirected to that specific website or email. Let’s check how to add or remove links from images in the Gmail signature....

Changing a wallpaper or creating a custom widget is just like scratching the surface of the endless world of customization. Did you know that you can even change your Android’s boot animation if you have root access on your device? It’s very easy to achieve it and if you love to make your phone different from the rest, this is what the missing secret ingredient is. So let me show you how it can be achieved....

Setting availability status during working hours gives a clear idea for others to interact with you. The ability to change Microsoft Teams’ status is available on both the desktop and mobile. We will cover them in the post. But first, we will start with Microsoft Teams Windows and Mac apps. Microsoft Teams Desktop App It’s quite easy to change status in Microsoft Teams. Follow the steps below to learn how to change status in Microsoft Teams and what options are available to use as Teams status....

I noticed that even the YouTube mobile site displays text in Hindi at times. If you are facing this issue as well, you have come to the right place. Here we will tell you how to change YouTube language. Before we begin, it’s important to know that changing YouTube language will not affect the recommended or trending videos. They vary based on your location unless you reside in a country such as India where language settings play an vital role for trending or the videos shown on your home screen....

While MS Office has some great features which are not easy to find in Google Docs, there are always solutions and workarounds to them. Most users have yet not figured out that you can get a striped table easily in Google Sheets, quite like the ‘Quick Styles’ menu in MS Office. How to get that done, though? It’s quite simple. The Magic Formula for Rows The Google Docs suite doesn’t support zebra stripes directly, but the workaround is to use conditional formatting....

Now the problem with these error boxes is that one cannot copy the error messages directly on to their clipboard with simple select and drag. Writing down the error word by word in the search field while frequently toggling Alt+Tab is the only option left. Now, with GetWindowText, you can convert all those error box’s messages into text, which can be copied onto your clipboard and could be used wherever required....

Starting a chat with a new contact on WhatsApp isn’t a user-friendly task. You have to save the contact on your phone first, then open it using WhatsApp and only after that, you can start chatting. You can leapfrog all those steps by creating QR codes for your WhatsApp profile. Unlike its siblings — Facebook and Instagram, currently, WhatsApp doesn’t offer a native way to generate or scan QR codes....

reduce the overall size and quality of a video to be able to send it via WhatsApp . Now the thing is, compressing the video to 12 MB keeping in mind that it’s worth watching works on videos which – at the max – are 5 to 6 minutes in length. But for longer videos, this isn’t going to be the perfect solution. Splitting the video in parts and then sending it as different messages sounds good, but there are no dedicated apps available for the task....

It’s actually deceptively easy to get rid of your Netflix history, or specific titles in your history. You can also reset your ratings on certain shows if you want to start fresh with recommendations or accidentally set a rating for a show you didn’t watch. You just have to do a little digging to find these features, but luckily, Guiding Tech has done that for you. How to Delete Netflix Viewing History To delete you’re Netflix viewing history, you need to go into your account on the (newly redesigned) Netflix website....

Most new phones these days come with a built-in Game Mode which lets you snooze notifications and block calls when you are gaming. All you have to do is enable it, and that’s pretty much it. But if not, the following methods will let you enjoy your gaming time without any distractions. We will be exploring two methods. While the first one automates the whole process of switching the DND mode on when you launch your gaming apps, the second method is a manual process, although a slightly different one....

browser response to a Backspace stroke on the keyboard. If you have, you would know that the action takes you to the previous page on that tab i.e. the action is equivalent to clicking on the browser back button. Now, the feature can be quite useful and quite annoying too. Useful because, one keystroke can help you navigate back (just like on Windows). And, annoying because, it can cause blunders at times....

If you are a laptop or desktop user who is annoyed by the extra lock screen after migrating from Windows 7, here’s an easy way to disable it all together. After you disable the lock screen, you will directly get the password screen skipping the intermediate lock screen when you logon or lock your PC. Disabling The Lock Screen Step 1: Press Windows+R to open Windows 8 Run Box, type in gpedit....

However, one of their most distinct strengths is their seamless integration with iCloud, Apple’s own cloud solution for syncing data across devices. Having your iWork documents in sync across devices is already pretty amazing, but Apple has taken their iWork apps way further by also making it possible to access them in the cloud directly through any compatible browser thanks to iWork for iCloud. Let’s take a look at the basics of managing your iWork documents via iCloud on your browser....

There can be a few reasons behind this issue. Some common problems are battery is dead, software issue, drivers out of date, and so on. I have compiled a list of all possible solutions to the problem, so please go through the entire list until battery is detected again. Let’s begin. 1. Update Windows OS You know the drill. Press on Windows key+I to open Settings and click on Update & Security....

I like the 3.5 mm jack and am sad that it is going away. It may appear as a legacy technology, but it still works flawlessly. It takes less than a second to connect. That’s why I carry a pair of earphones with me. Anyway, that’s just me. Let’s see how you can resolve this issue and go back to listening to that new album or connecting your Bluetooth keyboard and mouse....

So why is Apple omitting the 3D Touch? It’s cost of complex electronics needed for 3D Touch, which also takes up precious internal space. The Origins of 3D Touch Apple introduced Force Touch for trackpads of MacBooks and Apple Watch. Later, 3D Touch made a debut with the iPhone 6s in 2015. After that, it became a standard feature of all iPhones until last year’s iPhone XR. With the announcement of iOS 13, Apple is yet to explicit mention of phasing out 3D Touch in favor of the Haptic Touch....

Apart from its modular nature, one of the best things about Notion is, the software isn’t limited to taking notes or writing documents. You can manage projects, create tasks, and make any database in the app. Before you go ahead, you need to master some of the Notion keyboard shortcuts and follow the tips below for frictionless onboarding. 1. Use Notion Templates Similar to Google Docs and Microsoft Word, Notion offers a dedicated template gallery to get started....

However, there are a few things you can do with your Internet connection and access points at home to get the most out of them and navigate even safer and faster. Let’s take a look at them. Before We Begin: Here’s how to easily view Wi-Fi passwords on Mac OS X. 1. Use the Same SSID (Network Name) For All Access Points At Home In some cases, you might need to use more than one router/access point at home either for better coverage or due to having a large home where the places where you normally use your Mac are far apart from each other....