create and use a distribution list in MS Outlook . The obvious advantage is that we can send an email to multiple people without having to type each email address in the To field. Moreover, it zeros down the risk of missing somebody in the list while sending out messages. However, not everybody uses a desktop email client like MS Outlook, and therefore, we will learn how to create and manage contact groups on Gmail (a service which I guess most of us use)....

These answers are usually same all the time and if only there was a way to record your steps the first time you install Windows and replicate it in the future, it could really save a lot of productive time. Luckily, there’s a way out in such situations and that’s by creating an unattended installation disk. The process is fairly simple. So let’s have a look. The Trick We will be generating a file called Autounattend....

There are people who created a Twitter account just to try it out, and don’t find time or inclination to update it that often. If you are one of such users and would like to delete your online presence from Twitter, here’s how you can deactivate your account. Deactivating Twitter Account Step 1: Log in to your Twitter account using a web browser and select Settings from the user drop-down menu on the top-right corner....

Thankfully, Apple reintroduced the functionality with the iOS 13.4 and macOS Catalina 10.15.4 updates. So if you are using an iPhone, an iPad, or a Mac with the latest system software updates installed, it’s incredibly easy to share entire iCloud Drive folders with others. To make things even better, you can use the iCloud Drive web app at iCloud.com to share folders as well. So without any further ado, let’s check how this functionality works on the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and iCloud....

TeeVee 3 is one app that’s trending in some of the forums, but is priced at $2.99. However, I’m not quite willing to pay for an app just to track my TV shows, even if it is merely the price of morning coffee. So after some research I came across an app called tv show tracker 3, which supports a freemium model. It comes in an ad-supported lite version with the option to upgrade to ad-free for just a dollar....

What added to the gaming experience was the built-in tool Samsung has provided to enhance the experience for everyone out there. Under the Advanced features –> Games, Galaxy S7 provides two different options namely Game Launcher and Game Tools. So let me tell you what exactly are these and how it can give you the best gaming experience. Game Launcher on Samsung Galaxy S7 So taking up the Game Launcher first....

What is Encryption ? Wikipedia defines encryption as, “the process of transforming information (referred to as plaintext) using an algorithm (called cipher) to make it unreadable to anyone except those possessing special knowledge, usually referred to as a key.” Confused ? Just understand that encryption is a foolproof (almost) way to secure your sensitive data. And today we will discuss how you can do it using a software called TrueCrypt. TrueCrypt is a free open-source disk encryption software for Windows which can create a virtual encrypted disk within a file and mount it as a real disk....

You need the Alexa app or the website to complete the setup process. Although the Echo setup process is quite easy, if you skip some minor steps, you are doomed. Many times, the Alexa app is stuck on the white screen and doesn’t let you complete the setup process. Other times, you will see that the ring light is stuck on blue when you actually need the orange light to start the setup process....

Whether it is due to tinkering with settings or a software issue, ringtone can stop working on Android phones for a variety of reasons. You don’t need to opt for factory resetting your device. All you need to do is check a few settings, and your phone will start ringing again. What are these settings? That’s what we will tell you here. In this post, you will get to know how to fix the ringtone not working issue on Android....

Over time, I have come to know of a number of reasons that can cause Google Docs to fail to function properly offline. If you are having issues when attempting to use Google Docs offline, then let me share a few pointers that will help you get things rolling in the right direction. These troubleshooting tips also apply to Google Sheets and Slides, so if you have any issues getting your spreadsheets or slideshows to work offline, then feel free to try them out....

But what if even in those rare moments, your phone decides to ditch you. The phone is so accustomed to not getting calls that when it receives one, the screen doesn’t wake up on an incoming call. That is, even though the phone rings, the incoming calls are not shown on the screen. One needs to open the notification panel to view or take action on the calls. If you are also facing a similar issue, don’t worry....

This feature lets you copy text and images from the app preview in the Overview screen. You can also use Google Lens to identify the image or search for similar images. However, sometimes this feature doesn’t work. If you are facing this issue and Overview Selection isn’t working on your device, here are some ways to fix it. Use Android 9.0 Pie Overview Selection won’t work if you’re trying to use it on an Android version other than the Android 9....

Some users complain of noticing empty or blank icons in the Start Menu. Others say that they can’t see default Windows apps. Yet, some users are complaining that searching for specific installed apps yields no results. We will take a look at some possible solutions below that will address all these errors. Let’s begin. 1. Update Windows OS If the error is related to some bug in the system files, you may resolve it by updating Windows 10....

Hopefully, after trying out the below-mentioned fixes, you won’t have to press the X mark to hide the screen controls. Those on-screen buttons will disappear automatically. Let’s get started. Turn off Switch Access and Accessibility Menu Android 9.0 introduced a cool accessibility menu on Android phones and tablets. I enabled the setting on my Google Pixel 2 XL and discovered a new button in the bottom panel that offers quick access to notifications, Google Assistant, recent apps, and more....

However, there is one area where we still haven’t been able to make any advancement. I’m talking about the ability to use both the cameras, front and rear, at the same time to record videos. In fact, one can’t even flip the camera while recording. Many phones let you capture dual images where the images are shot from the front and rear camera both at the same time. However, you cannot switch cameras while recording a video both on Android or iPhone both....

Toady, I’d like to show you a script. This script has 4 different commands that will let you free up the memory in 4 different ways using the command prompt. I’ll also show how you can create a shortcut for these commands so that you can easily run these commands with a double click. Empty Standby List Empty Standby List is a small command-line application that lets you free up memory on Windows Vista and above....

Here are ten great sites that will make for great sources to answer your burning questions: 1. Quora Quora is a site where people post answers to your questions. It also allows you to follow Topics, People, and specific Questions, which is great for keeping up with trends and questions that you never ran into yet. Its advantage lies in its community of reputable experts. I’ve found the quantity of questions to be quite diverse — Quora covers a wide variety of topics and interests, and is bound to have something for your curiosity....

Ideally, when you tap that Download icon next to an album or track, you expect Apple Music to oblige straightaway. However, both the iPhone and Android apps show an endless ‘spinning’ animation or nothing happens at all. If that sounds familiar, then it’s time to try out the fixes I have compiled below. Yes, even I have faced it several times and figured the working solutions for the same problem....

I know, I know it sounds interesting..so, today I am sharing a list of features that makes the SwiftKey app not just a wonderful keyboard but also a great tool to increase your productivity. 1. Stunning Word Predictions Predicting words to a T, this is perhaps one of the reasons that make Swiftkey stand up starkly among the rest. Give it a month or two (depends on how much time you spend on it) and the next thing you know, it will start predicting words and entire sentences accurately....

This article talks about 15 really cool keyboards shortcuts that are specific to Windows 7. I can bet that you don’t know all of them. Check them out, some of them will surprise you for sure. 1. Ctrl+Shift+N to Create a New Folder Creating a new folder in Windows explorer is something we all need to do on a frequent basis. And until now, there was no default shortcut key available for this task....