One can use multiple user accounts in Windows 8 for various reasons reasons, like online family safety, multiple users of the computer etc. One of them I was looking for was the ability to use distinct set of Modern Apps and related settings on Windows. So let’s see how we can add and manage multiple accounts in Windows 8 Adding an account Step 1: We will have to open Windows 8 Modern settings to configure the additional account....

I find advertisements very annoying and I’m sure you can also resonate with me on that thought. If you do, then here I have figured out a number of ways in which you can get some respite from advertisements while using your mobile. I said some respite because as we are finding out newer ways to bypass advertisements, companies and advertisers are making things tougher for all by forcing them on to us....

But just in the of chance that your phone doesn’t have a dedicated portrait mode, worry not, we are there to help you. Photo editing tools like Snapseed come with a ton of features and filters. And as you may have guessed, one of Snapseed’s tools lets you achieve almost the perfect bokeh. All you need is a little patience. So, what are we waiting for? Let’s get started....

So today, I will demonstrate how you can whitelist websites (like ours) which are reasonable about putting ads and at the same time show you a simple trick using which you can bypass the ad blocker check imposed by many websites. Whitelisting Websites on Ad Blocker It’s a wise thing to do by whitelisting a useful website on ad blocker, one which gives sensible ads that don’t obstruct your work....

If you use multiple browsers for different browsing purpose then checking history of each of them can be boring and time consuming. Hence we share this wonderful tool called Browser History Spy that can help you here. This Windows-only tool provides a single interface to look into the histories of Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox (hope that list will expand quickly). Let us see how it works. After having downloaded the application there are two things you may do....

Not all the PC buyers are tech-savvy enough to know that. They buy the PC, are happy to get those tools, don’t know that the junk is slowing their system down, and finally once the trial period of the tools ends, all kinds of silly warnings start showing up now and then. And without a doubt, it’s frustrating. The best way to deal with this issue is, well, to get rid of them....

Method 1: Using Alexa App After properly setting up Echo, follow these steps to connect it with your phone. Step 1: Move with your phone in a searchable range near Echo. Step 2: Open the Alexa app on your device and tap on Devices at the bottom. Step 3: Tap on Echo & Alexa followed by your device name. Step 4: Tap on Bluetooth Devices and hit Pair a new device on the next screen....

Traditionally, most smart bulbs come with a companion app of their own via which you can turn them on/off. And if you have opted for a higher variant, you can even control the color. But now, the controls have extended beyond the confines of your smartphone. If you have a smart assistant like Google Home, you can connect the Yeelight bulbs and control them via simple voice commands. Yep, you read that right....

Creating new teams for different purposes allows you to streamline communication and manage project flow more efficiently. For example, you can create a new team called UI/UX design and add multiple channels like mobile apps, website, wireframing to it. Add relevant team members to the channel and manage projects like a pro. Create a New Team in Microsoft Teams Desktop It’s quite easy to create a new team in Microsoft Teams for Windows and Mac....

If you have your data right, you can just arrange it in any number of rows and columns and get a graphical representation of your data. Here’s how to do it. Plot Your Axes Like any other MS Excel trick, you have to start somewhere. Open a blank Excel sheet and decide your X axis and Y axis data. For my example, I’ve chosen Year v/s Inflation % for each year....

What Are QR Codes QR code is an acronym for Quick Response code. It is a machine scannable image that contains specific details such as website links or product information that can be read by QR code readers. For starts, you can use your smartphone or a QR Code reader app to use them. An example of the use of a QR code is WhatsApp. You will have to scan a QR code to use WhatsApp on a PC or Mac using a mobile....

organizing to-do lists and reminder for tasks? Well, I do a lot more with mine. I use it as an automatic email replier, as a tool to organize my emails and much more. One among my favorites are to use MS Outlook to conduct surveys. The client can beautifully and automatically sort out email survey stats. Actually, the trick needed to get this done can be applied in many other cases....

Foldable lids are one of the many physical properties that make laptops unique and portable. The function of a laptop’s lid, however, is way beyond aesthetics and housing the screen. That’s why it’s difficult to estimate a laptop’s battery life when you have the random habit of closing the lid of your Windows 10 laptop. Each time you close your laptop, a couple of processes are affected by it. Primarily, closing a Windows laptop puts it to sleep automatically....

If you’re visiting a responsive website, you can just narrow down the browser window to access the mobile size. But it doesn’t work for every site and you have to do that manually. If you use a Mac, and want to visit the mobile sites for some reason (and there are legit reasons to do so), there’s an elegant way to do it . It’s called Monochrome. What Is Monochrome Monochrome (free) has nothing to do with the Google Chrome web browser....

Contrary to popular belief, image-editing doesn’t always mean Photoshop. For all the simple souls out there, Microsoft Word 2016 can come in handy if you want to give a makeover to your pictures on PC. Yes, you heard me right! The MS Word 2016 sports a wide array of image-editing tools that can truly make any image social-media ready. Here’s how it’s done. Step 1: Insert the Picture Start by clicking on Insert > Pictures and choose the image of your choice....

Moreover, you can’t install .Net Framework 3.5 manually as the installer will prompt you that a newer version is already installed on your system. So let’s see how you can resolve this deadlock and enable .Net Framework 3.5 on Windows 8 to install dependent software. Step 1: On Windows 8 launch the Start Screen and search for uninstall under the settings tab. Click on the result Uninstall a program to open the Program and Features settings....

So the other day, I was troubleshooting an issue on my friend’s PC using TeamViewer. And much to my annoyance, I realized that there was no sound coming from the other side. If it was an issue that didn’t require audio, I would have gladly let it go. But as luck would have it, it was a VLC-related issue for which explicitly needed audio. In situations such as these, the sound settings are the usual culprits....

Step 1: Right-click on the document to extract images from and choose Open with -> WinZip/WinRAR archiver. If it does not show on the list click on Choose default program and browse for the aforesaid applications. Step 2: The document will open with the chosen archiver. Navigate to word -> media to find all the images of the document. Step 3: Select the ones you need and copy them. Browse to the destination folder on your explorer and paste them there....

What happens if you forget that the number is in your contact or want to check if the number was successfully blocked or not? There are several ways to access all blocked numbers and contacts on your iPhone. Here’s how you can do the same on your iPhone. How to Find Blocked Numbers Using Phone Settings The most direct way to view the blocked contacts on your iPhone is via the Settings app....

Because of that, you can’t sign in to and access your account. It’s ironic. While the issue looks serious, there are ways to fix that. Without further ado, we should check out a few solutions that would help you get your security back on track. Let’s begin. 1. Check Authy Account Details Open the app and tap on the Settings icon at the top shaped like a gear. The screenshots below are from the Authy for iPhone, and the layout may differ a little if you are using an Android phone....