There is now direct and straight-forward way to add a custom folder to the taskbar.Though we can easily add programs like Word or Excel, we cannot add a specific document file that we can open directly. Well, now we can perform all the above tricks easily in the blink of an eye with Windows 7 Taskbar Items Pinner. It’s is a free tool from Kishan Bagaria – a 13 years old developer and blogger from India – which allows you to pin files, folders & web pages to your taskbar....

secure our email inboxes . Take Gmail for instance. Their 2-step verification is a great way to add an extra layer of protection against intrusions. Gmail users probably know that the Google bots scan their emails to show relevant ads. I wouldn’t worry about this because they are just bots. Yet, you may choose to stay out of this by changing Ad preferences on Google. So, your Gmail account stays pretty much protected if you are cautious and follow Gmail’s security suggestions....

you just got your brand new iPhone 4 or 4S , or perhaps you’ve already owned yours for quite a while. You have your favorite apps downloaded to it and tap on one to use it. Suddenly, there is a blink and then you are back on your Home screen. You tap on the app again but it doesn’t open and in fact it keeps crashing again and again. Now, while this kind of problem is not unheard of, it is quite rare....

To tackle such situations, an XDA developer came out with an app called the Force Doze which enables Doze when the screen is turned off. The app also disables the motion sensor of the device so that Doze stays active even if the device is not stationary while the screen is off. Doze will only get deactivated periodically to execute maintenance jobs (like getting notifications, etc.) and apart from that, it will stop background processes completely....

Cool Tip: If you’re looking to see how to to run multiple Facebook accounts on one device, check out this post on how to do that for iPhone and Android. Wouldn’t it be great if we could get the best from this holy trinity of social media in one app? Now you can. HashTack Hashtack is a free iPhone app that allows you to browse photos from Facebook, Twitter and Instagram in one single endless scroll....

syncing via iTunes to doing it via iCloud , then you might be experiencing this issue. This is also a very known problem among those who store their contacts in online services such as Google, Exchange or such. Let’s take a look at some of the possible reasons for duplicate contacts on your iPhone and how to solve it. If You Have iCloud Enabled If you started to see contacts duplicated on your iPhone right after enabling iCloud sync, first verify if the duplicate contacts on your iPhone are also duplicated on iCloud’s website....

The primary purpose of any gallery app is to show as well as manage photos and videos. The presentation of photos as well as videos and other organizational features makes each gallery app different. On OnePlus handsets, you get the OnePlus Gallery and Google Photos apps. Do you wonder why there are two gallery apps? Most importantly, what’s the difference between them? That’s what we are going to tell you....

Well Corning has been making strides over the past decade in making mobile device cover glass which can stand up to abuse with their Gorilla Glass. On July 20th, 2016 they announced that they were raising the bar again in introducing updated cover glass technology with some impressive impact resistance specifications, beating out their previous generation of cover glass technology. Just who are these Corning guys anyway, and how much better is this new glass anyway?...

When you install applications from Google Play (formerly known as Android Market) everything is automated and you don’t get to know where the files are being downloaded, what is the extension of the file and how the installation is being performed. (image credit: Lynn) So as long as you are using Google Play alone to install apps on your Android, you don’t have to worry about a thing. But there may be instances when you want to install an application manually, could be a beta application from developer’s website or maybe your friend transferred it to you over Bluetooth (we will see how to do that in my next post)....

MS Outlook , you can do away with the downloading part. But you will anyways need to open the attachment which consumes a decent amount of time in launching the helper tool and application. That’s when you feel the need of a bit extra. And there exists such an ‘extra’ on Outlook which you need to activate. We will tell you today, how you can view (or rather preview) attachments without opening them....

Earlier, Facebook Stories could only have been shared with friends of the users but according to TechCrunch, after this update, if users allow public followers they’ll be able to post their Story publicly so anyone on Facebook can watch it. Enabling users to post publicly makes Facebook Stories as good a feature as it is on Instagram and Snapchat for popularising internet celebrity profiles. “This is something we rolled out a few weeks ago....

Windows provides an easy option to remove these panes. This post will show you how you can remove them to make the Windows explorer interface clutter free. Open the Windows explorer. You can open it with the help of shortcut keys “Win+E”. Given below is the screenshot of an explorer window having all the three panes activated. Go to Organize –> Layout. Uncheck the panes you want to remove. You may want to retain Details pane because it gives crucial information about the selected file like file size, date of creation of file etc....

Many of the complaints are valid, but iCloud is also dramatically underrated in key aspects. Not once, but twice now it has saved my entire computer from complete doom. I would have lost all my files, all my applications, and all my data had it not been for Apple’s seamless iCloud integration. It has come a long way over the years and now it’s no longer even necessary for me to perform computer backups....

list of default applications . It is so well connected that you can view your photos from most places effortlessly. It is not just about your local photos but also about the seamless connectivity with other computers/devices you own and services like SkyDrive, Facebook, and Flickr. While you will see most of your photos already there, we will learn how to add more to the list and/or how to import some from a device....

uploading to the web . In the past we have already seen how we can normalize an MP3 file using a nifty tool called MP3 Gain. Today we will have a look at how we can do the same for a video file. We will be seeing two tricks to accomplish the task. The first one is a temporary amplification and can be used when you just need to amplify the video while watching it....

That means, when you flash your phone, or upgrade to a new Windows Mobile device, you will have everything exactly the same. So let’s have a look on how we can perform the backup on the Windows Mobile 8.1 devices and then have a look at how to manage and restore them in the future. Taking Backup on Windows Mobile 8.1 For the sake of simplicity, Microsoft stores the backup of the device on OneDrive....

While talking about the Reset and Refresh feature of Windows 8 the other day, we mentioned how both are different. While the Refresh option makes sure your files and settings are retained, Reset makes the computer as good as new (factory reset). Although the refresh option retained the Metro apps and files, it was not able to take care of all the desktop applications installed. RecImg from SlimWare is a nifty application that works just like Windows 8 refresh feature, except that it preserves all the files and applications installed on the system drives (including games as well)....

To call or message someone using the Teams app, all you need to do is ensure they are on your contact list. However, you can block them if you no longer want the individual to contact you on the Microsoft Teams platform. Here’s how it works: Note: The Block option is only available for personal Microsoft Teams accounts. Blocking a Contact on Microsoft Teams for Android If you make use of an Android device, then here’s how you can block a contact on Microsoft Teams: Step 1: Launch Microsoft Teams and tap on Chat at the bottom of the screen....

But being such a massive platform comes with its own challenges and Twitter is trying to fight its battle against cyber bullies and trolls. If you’re facing a cyberbully or a troll on Twitter, or just want to block some user from appearing on your feed or trying to contact you then there is an easy fix for that. Before we begin, it’s important that you know what all happens when you block a user on Twitter....

Using a custom background for a video call in Teams will make your view stand out and look attractive too. Without further ado, let’s look at how to set a background in Teams and I shall also share sources to create as well as grab custom backgrounds. Let’s begin. How to Change Backgrounds in Microsoft Teams There are two things you can do with your background. For starters, you can blur your background, which will defocus your surroundings and emphasize on your outlook....