Reviewers always criticized Samsung for such behavior. However, I’m fine with it. Some of Samsung apps, such as Gallery, Internet, Health, Samsung Pay, and Calendar, are superior to Google counterparts. When Google introduced Google Now feed for Android smartphones, Samsung quickly replaced it with Flipboard magazine. With the introduction of Galaxy S8 series, the company announced its ambitious plans with Bixby voice assistant. Simultaneously, Samsung ditched Flipboard in favor of Bixby Home, a personalized feed menu designed explicitly for user behavior....

Notion takes a minimalist approach all over the board. Unlike other apps, it won’t throw every possible function at the user. The options are smartly concealed in the interface so that it doesn’t look overwhelming. On the flip side, the software’s complex UX has brought them many critics as well. If you want to level-up your Notion experience, find the best Notion tips to use effectively. 1. Set Notion Password When you try to login into your Notion account, Notion shares a temporary login code to your email address to log you in....

Before you do that, let’s talk about what Windows 10 is exactly. But after the disastrous performance of Windows 8, why should you care? 1. What’s In The Name? Where’s Windows 9? Microsoft’s official statement is that Windows 10 is a new system that sprawls all the way from mobile phones to PCs to the Xbox. It needed to be called 10 to show it’s truly something new. The number 9 wouldn’t do it justice....

Thankfully, most apps these days provide a bunch of customization features. One such app is Google’s keyboard app, called Gboard. It offers a number of settings that you can tweak according to your usage. While some settings are apparent, others are buried down. We decided to dig in and simplify these settings for you. And we found not one or two, but ten of them! However, before that let’s get familiar with how to open the Gboard settings....

However, let that not deter you from making the most of your smartphone and the Gmail app as it also has an amazing array of features that you can customize to improve your email game. 1. Auto-advance Have a lot of unread emails? Sort them easily using the Auto-Advance feature. Available under General Settings, this nifty feature will take you to the next email once you’ve archived or deleted the one you are viewing, saving you from the agony of going back and opening a new email....

Cortana is Microsoft’s first foray into the virtual personal assistant market (no, Clippy doesn’t count). And for a first try it is rather good. It is already far better than Siri or Google Now were when they first came out. And with time it will only get better. Here are 10 things you need to know about Cortana if you are going to use it regularly on your Window Phone....

In order to get the most out of the OnePlus 5 camera, we at Guiding Tech, have gone through every nook and corner of the camera app and have come up with a list the coolest OnePlus 5 camera tips and tricks. Let’s get started. 1. Enable the Save Normal Photo Option The Portrait mode or the Bokeh Mode is one of the major highlights of the OnePlus 5 and it produces incredible images....

1. Beds of Roses Did you know that there are plenty of secrets hidden in the Borderlands 3 trailer? These secret codes in morse code or ciphers in plain English. And if you are lucky, it can give you the key to unlock a character’s skin or looter’s chest. Interesting, right? The best part is that some of these codes also work for the older Borderlands games. So, have you discovered any such secret shift codes in Borderlands 2?...

MIUI isn’t the only awesome Android ROM out there. The openness of Android means you have a lot to choose from. It might not have the revolutionary hybrid engine and the funky Pie launcher of PA, or the crazy secure messaging and privacy features of Cyanogen Mod. Andrew has a great post about these ROMs which you should definitely check out. MIUI looks different than any Android ROM out there and to my eyes it is beautiful....

There are two Android apps that can provide you an effective app drawer that you’d love to use. So let’s have a look on how you can replace your current app drawer with these new variants. Quick News: There were rumors that Android N might not have an App Drawer. But, the recent surprise release of Android N’s developer preview has it. Thanks to Google. Although that might change during its actual launch at Google I/O in May....

At that time (5 years ago I think), both the data limit on mobile internet and processing power of the devices were limited and these apps used to help in keeping other apps in control. Although phones (and apps) have evolved since then, these two are still installed on my current Android phone, and continue to help me in keeping a tab on the apps installed on my device. So let’s see how they can help you to keep a check on the data and battery life of your Android device....

After I switched from iOS to Android recently, I started missing the feature on my Android device. I started taking screenshots of emails and websites while checking-in to some event. Certainly not what I had in mind. The moment I felt what I am really missing is when I was emailed a passbook file through an online service provider when I asked for a duplicate copy of my air ticket....

If you want a funny yet totally accurate reaction GIF for that Google+ status or a group chat, check out these Chrome extensions. Cool Tip: If you like to GIF on your iPhone instead, check out our post on the best ways to make and manage Memes and GIFs on the iPhone. 1. Searching With GIPHY For a GIF’er, GIPHY is the place to be. The Search In GIPHY extension for Chrome takes the GIF experience up a notch....

Thankfully, converting a PowerPoint presentation from the PPTX or PPT format to the KEY format is quite easy. Perhaps even easier than you think. So without any further ado, let’s go through three easy ways to help you do that. 1. Use ZamZar On Windows, the most convenient way to convert a PowerPoint presentation to the Keynote format is to use an online file conversion service. ZamZar was our pick for a couple of reasons; the service has been around for almost 15 years, and there were no other reputable file converters that could perform PPTX to KEY conversions....

In 9 out of 10 times, the problem is from the disk/drive you’re trying to format. You could encounter the ‘Windows was unable to complete the format’ error if the drive in question is physically damaged (fully or partly) or write-protected. Some complex or advanced virus infection could also cause this error. Proceed to the section below to learn how to manoeuver this failure and get your drive formatted. But before then, you could also try formatting the drive on another computer to confirm if the problem stems from the drive or your PC....

Luckily, there are several review aggregators present on the web which can help you select a better product by spending less time on the analysis. This post talks about 3 of them, all of them being the popular ones in their niche. Check them out. TestfFreaks For Gadget And Tech Product Reviews Testfreaks is a gadget review website that comes with many nice features that can help you choose a better product online....

There are other, better ways to monitor and ensure the optimal performance of your Wi-Fi signal though, and while in the past it might have been a bit technical, now all it takes is a great app (or apps) to make the most out of your Wi-Fi signal. Let’s take a look at three very useful apps that you can have on your Mac or on your iOS device that can help you monitor every detail of your Wi-Fi signal for optimal performance....

If you aren’t already subscribed, do yourself that favor. But before you do that, I’ve compiled here four of their particularly interesting videos about life. What is life? Who are you? These are the questions the small team of producers attempt to answer by delving into the wonders and awe of science. Warning: your mind is about to get seriously blown. 1. What is Life? Is Death Real? Let’s jump right into philosophy and existentialism, shall we?...

Thankfully, there are a few handy infographics apps for Android which let you create captivating graphics right on your phone. The best part is that the app interfaces are simple and straightforward. And even if you do not have extensive design knowledge, you will be able to design templates and charts with ease. In this post, we have compiled a list of the best infographics apps for Android. Let’s get started....

Firefox on the other hand has got so many features (reasons) for you to use and today we will be talking about four of them which I love the most. Note: Firefox might be falling behind Chrome by few points when it comes to browser tests, but I have found that in real life usage these points hardly make a difference. 1. Flash Support You might already know the fact that Abode Flash is not officially available for Android Jelly Bean any more due to security reasons and Google has removed the support from Chrome for Android as well....