Today, we will talk about a more powerful tool which takes desktop organization to the next level. It’s known as Fences. It makes a container for desktop icons and arranges them in groups. After installation, it will ask you to use any one of the inbuilt layouts. It automatically creates new fences and tries to organize the icons inside them. You may delete or rename those fences, or create your own....

Take for instance, the app switch list. It comes up every time you point towards the top left corner and swipe downwards. This behavior irritates me a lot and happens to interrupt my work session frequently. Mainly because most desktop programs have the file menu in that area. And, in attempt to reach the menu, I launch the app switch list accidentally, almost always. Since there are other ways (keyboard shortcuts is what I prefer) to toggle among open apps, I thought I should disable the hot corner (for app switch list) and save myself from the annoyance....

Before we see how to do that, we also need to understand the reasons behind these seemingly random events. The computer is dumb and never acts at its own free will. Not yet anyway. There is always a reason or some setting you can tweak. Let’s begin. 1. Why Computer Reboots Automatically The most common reason behind this event is updates. Windows 10 receives a lot of updates that often fix known errors and bugs, and sometimes bring new features along with it....

While it changes your device’s typical bright theme to a darker one, it also helps save battery life, and ultimately ensures your sleep pattern isn’t interfered with – at least not because of the screen. Dark mode may look better, but not everyone prefers using it. We’ve looked at various ways to disable dark mode on different apps, but we’re going to show you how to disable it on different devices....

YouTube . And the obvious reason is that it has a wealthy collection of videos from around the globe. However, the interface has not been very impressive in terms of providing desktop player like features . Though we can create playlists, flag videos and take advantage of the suggestions, there are many things which it lacks. Maybe that’s the reason many people consider downloading a video to watch it on a desktop player....

The disappearing messages function was limited to 7-day only. WhatsApp is taking it forward by adding new duration options like 24 hours, 7 days, and 90 days. Enable Disappearing Messages By Default in WhatsApp The company allows users to enable disappearing message timer by default for new chats and groups. It’s hidden under the Settings menu. Here’s how you can access and enable a message timer in WhatsApp. Step 1: Open WhatsApp on Android or iPhone....

The tabs are optional and you can choose them to be or not to be a part of your interface. However, it is also important to know, whether you use the feature or not, all your messages are always and automatically categorized into one the following five categories: In this post we’ll learn about enabling or disabling this new feature in Gmail, and how to manage it efficiently. How to Enable or Disable Gmail Tabs The first and foremost thing is that your account should have the feature rolled out to you....

iPadOS is littered with useful contextual menus that require you to tap/click and hold — or worse, a long-press — to bring up. Right-clicking will help you get to them much faster. Note: The following instructions are written for the Magic Keyboard w/ Trackpad, the Magic Trackpad (2nd gen), and the Magic Mouse (2nd Gen). The screenshots may appear slightly differently for third-party trackpads and mice. How to Enable Right-click on Trackpad To enable the right-click operation on a trackpad (such as the Magic Keyboard w/Trackpad or the Magic Trackpad 2), start by opening the Settings app on your iPad....

One of the best workarounds to get over an overloaded Chrome browser is by enabling sleeping tabs. Similar to the sleeping apps on Android phones, sleeping browser tabs help reduce memory usage. This lets you use the free memory for other important work. And when you need the tab again, you can click on it to wake it up. Cool, right? While Chrome doesn’t have a native feature, it does let you tweak the flags to enable sleeping tabs....

But, what if Chrome all of a sudden doesn’t do that anymore? In addition to absolutely failing at keeping you signed in on certain sites, Chrome can also lose touch with your Google Account whenever you exit and relaunch it. However, getting your browser back on track is more than possible, so let’s see how you can do that. Check Cookie Options Chrome features a range of cookie settings, and there are a couple of them that actually force the browser to delete cookie data whenever you exit....

Work from home is the norm these days. Companies and organizations around the world are switching to collaborative tools like Skype, Zoom, Google Meet, and WebEx to get things done and create digital meetings and conferences. While on a call, you might have faced audio from your side ruffling, or not working as expected. The issue is found in the Skype Windows 10 app. The issue can arise due to many factors, including audio drivers, Windows audio, app settings, or due to a recent buggy update....

While airplane mode is helpful to work offline and conserve battery life, things can get frustration if it doesn’t turn off properly. Yes, a lot of users are also struggling to switch off the airplane mode. Don’t worry. We present to you a few fixes that will turn off the airplane mode on your Windows 10 PC. Let’s check them out. 1. Restart PC If the airplane mode isn’t turning off, start by restarting your PC....

It is worth noting that Windows 10 recommends Groove Music when I try and open a song file, and Films & TV app when I try and open a video file. Maybe Microsoft will deprecate it soon. Anyway, let’s see how we can resolve this issue so you can add, view, and play files in Windows Media Player. Let’s begin. 1. How to Add Media It is possible that you are not following the steps correctly....

Hence, we have taken it upon ourselves to list some of the essential Google Maps tips and tricks to help you get the most out of this app. Since it’s going to be a long post, let’s get going, shall we? 1. Add Your Music App Road trips and music are the ultimate combinations. However, unless you use the car’s built-in navigation system, it can be difficult to switch between the music app and Maps....

However, that’s not all that the Word Online has to offer. You’d be surprised by the number of features that the online version of Word packs. In this post, you will find 11 tips and tricks to get the most out of Microsoft Word Online. And worry not, we won’t cover the usual tricks related to Word. But before we begin, let’s see the difference between the offline and online variant....

So, if you have bought a brand new smartwatch this holiday season, here are a few nifty tips and tricks to get the most out of the Samsung Galaxy Watch. Let’s check them out. 1. Stylize Various Elements of the Watch Face Watch Faces is one of the best features of the Samsung Galaxy Watch. The many watch faces let you sport a distinct look. The good thing about these watch faces is that you can customize them further....

You may have seen it in the Settings but never really used it. Well, it’s a powerful feature with many benefits. Here, we shall dive deep into the WhatsApp Archive feature and cover the frequently asked questions about it. 1. What Happens When You Archive a Chat If you have used the Archive feature in Gmail or Instagram, then you should be familiar with it. In WhatsApp, archiving a chat results in the same thing — the chat disappears from the main window where the conversations appear....

In the past, I have discussed about an Android app that lets you play YouTube videos in the background, the feature that is not supported by the official YouTube app. However, when I gave the idea a second thought, I could see one major loophole in it. The thing is, if at all we are playing the video in the background which would mean we are not really interested in the video and only want to listen to the audio, what’s the point in wasting the bandwidth in streaming them?...

However, when you use other Google products, your actions are kept in a log. This is more like an audit trail of each activity you make online using Google’s products, including Chrome. With this, you can access website URLs, page titles, favicons, and the time and date you visited specific websites. Are you wondering how to view your history on Google Chrome and other Google products? Here’s how to do so....

In OS X, Command (Cmd) is the equivalent of Control (Ctrl) and Alt is Option key. Windows has both Backspace and Delete keys. OS X just has the Delete key that by default works as the Backspace key. If you want it to work as the Delete key, to delete a highlighted file for example, press Cmd + Delete. RELATED: Check out our ultimate guide to the most useful keyboard shortcuts for popular services....