Blockchain was designed to be used mainly in the financial sector of digital cryptocurrency. It has since then evolved to record anything of value, create self-executing smart contracts, and build decentralized apps (DApps) like chat messengers. Why not use Discord or Telegram? Because though secure and encrypted (only Telegram), these apps are still centralized and owned by a single entity who may choose to do what they deem fit. This creates trust issues....

Do Read: We’ve been dabbling and playing with Google Drive ourselves since it launched. Read our Google Drive posts. Today we’ll be talk specifically about storing, hosting, sharing and manipulating images, all within the confines of a web browser window running Google Drive. And there’s a lot you can do here. 1. Saving Images From The Web To Google Drive Directly Ballloon Beta ( yes, that is how it’s spelled) is a Chrome extension that lets you save a photo ( supported formats: ....

The official iPhone Lightning Dock sells for $39 in the Apple Store and includes some decent features, like a 3.5 mm audio line-out port for connecting your iPhone to an external speaker and a raised Lightning connector for better compatibility with cases. However, much like most other accessories Apple releases for its products, you can find something similar that delivers better value elsewhere. Plenty of available docks use higher quality materials and include superior features for around the same price point, so always scour your options before buying....

Chrome offering (in my opinion) a better browsing experience, Safari for iOS remains the most widely-used web browser, as well as the default one for all iOS devices. We’ve already shown you a few basic tips to better use Safari on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch, so this time let’s go a bit further and explore some advanced (and little-known) tips to further improve you web browsing experience using Apple’s default iOS browser....

Google Play Store has a slew of apps that let you find those large files and remove them. However, picking a secure and effective app is easier said than done. That’s why we’ve scoured, tested, and compiled a list of the five best apps to find large files on Android easily. 1. Files by Google To find large files on Android, you don’t have to look very far as Google has you covered with its own Files app....

The best way to protect your device would be to mount a protective case. Remember that we are talking about the build quality of Xiaomi devices, hence, a protective case is a mandate here. Though the Redmi Y1 has a Corning Gorilla glass protection at the front, it’s the back that is susceptible to scratches and smudges. So, if you’re a proud owner of the Redmi Y1, be sure to go through this list of cases and covers that can protect it....

Be it a DOC file you need to read, an XML spreadsheet you need to check, a PDF file you have to sign or a PPT presentation you need to create, these apps can truly support you like a portable office. 1. WPS Office WPS Office is a popular app that is small in size (less than 35 MB) and supports most document formats. The app is available both on the Google Play Store and theiTunes store....

Adding apps in folders makes it easy to organize and locate apps. You don’t have to scroll through all the apps to find the one that you are searching for. Sure, you can use the search feature too, but sometimes, unused apps get lost in the pile of apps in the app drawer. That’s where folders come to the rescue. Sadly, very few launchers support folders in the app drawer....

“Sure, Android has tablets, but most of the apps aren’t optimized to take advantage of the bigger displays and higher resolutions – unlike Apple devices.” It’s true. Android has historically lagged behind iOS in terms of tablet apps. The good news is this situation has begun to change in the last year or so. Many apps are introducing tablet and phone UIs. Not only are these apps often beautiful, they are extremely functional as well....

One of the first smartphone companies to launch a digital payment service in India, Samsung Pay is simple, secure and is dramatically handy. So without further delay, let’s quickly round up a few Samsung Pay facts you need to know before using it in India. 1. Eligible Devices On its nascent phase in India, Samsung Pay is available only on a few select devices. Currently, the following devices support Samsung Pay,...

From over-saturated and over-blown images to darker than necessary images, the list is endless. Color-calibrated monitors help you out of this situation since they are designed to aid in your photo-editing journey. Other than that, IPS monitors have decent contrast ratios around 1000:1 and the great viewing angles mean you will get a realistic reflection. Plus, the support for a wide gamut of colors ensures that the touch-ups you apply are accurate....

Though the front of the new Xiaomi Mi A1 has Corning Gorilla Glass protection, the rear and the sides remain unprotected. The following Mi A1 cases and covers will make sure that the device stays as pristine as ever. 1. Zynk Case Hybrid Armor Back Case The Zynk Case is built to provide maximum protection to your Xiaomi Mi A1. It’s a premium quality hybrid armor back case, complete with a kickstand that allows you to watch movies and videos hands-free....

Today, we will be taking a look at some of the best Pokemon GO info apps for Android and iOS platforms, what they have to offer, and how they help players enjoy the game even more. Let’s begin. 1. Poke Genie Poke Genie is an IV calculator that will take a screenshot of the Pokemon, collect stats automatically, and calculate IV combinations so you know how much stardust and candies you should invest....

That will lead to a series of problems like you can’t empty the recycle bin, can’t access the recycle bin or restore deleted files/folders, and can’t access the recycle bin settings because they are also grayed out. We are here to help. Let’s begin. 1. Re-Add Recycle Bin Icon Right-click anywhere on the desktop to select Personalization. Select Themes from the sidebar in the Settings windows that opens next, scroll a little, and click on Desktop icon settings here....

It got so bad that this one time when I was trying to download a storage space analyzer app, I got an error saying I didn’t have enough space left. Oh, the irony. But in the end I was able to persevere. Using a combination of different apps (yes, yes, adding insult to the injury), uninstalling apps, clearing caches, and being ruthless about downloaded files, I was able to clear more than 1 GB of data in a matter of minutes....

When the Samsung Galaxy Themes app isn’t working, you might get errors such as failure to download content or Samsung themes won’t update. Don’t worry. By following the solutions mentioned in this post, you will soon be able to change the look of your Samsung phone. Let’s get started with the fixes for Samsung Themes not working issue. 1. Restart Phone Have you tried the magical cure of restarting your phone?...

flexibility to customize things the way I like them. Of course, it being not as bad a resource hog as Chrome (in my experience of using both) also helps. If you are a power user of Firefox (or want to become one), you should master the different about (or about:) pages that Firefox offers for enhanced productivity. Previously, we’ve showed you a similar thing on Google Chrome – chrome://urls. Their counterpart on Firefox are the about pages....

Windows 8 is most suited for and is best to operate on touch screen devices. Nevertheless, I am not having a bad experience of using it on my basic laptop. The thing is that one has to be on top of keyboard shortcuts and mouse controls or actions to become a pro at using it. Among the two you may have your own choice. For me it is keyboard shortcuts....

Touch ID authentication often fails if your finger is moist or extremely dry. Similarly, if your finger is seared with oil, lotion, sweat, or any other obstructive material, then you’ll face trouble unlocking your MacBook. So if your MacBook suddenly stops recognizing your finger, you clean your finger(s) and the Touch ID sensor with a dry, lint-free cloth. Then try again. If the problem persists, proceed to the solutions in the section below....

Talking about polls, there are three ways to interact with your followers or ask for an opinion on Instagram. The first one is the basic poll where you give two options and people choose between them. The second one is the recently introduced Emoji Slider sticker where with the help of emotional context users show their likes or dislikes by sliding the emoji. Lastly, you have the new questions sticker....