Luckily, we’ve worked on providing you with the top 10 free apps to install on your Android phone, so you don’t have to look at all. Does that make things easier or what? This is a list of great apps to start you off on your new Android device, keeping it clean, safe and easy to use. It doesn’t claim to be a list of the best Android apps out there, although many of these apps could easily qualify as such....

iOS 8 is a significant change from this school of thought. Now applications can choose to integrate themselves alongside officially blessed networks. All the user has to do is enable them from the share menu. Hot tip: Just updated to iOS 8? Check out our running list of the best iOS 8 widgets. In the previous article, I’ve told you what extensions are, how they work and how to enable them....

We at Guiding Tech, have taken it upon ourselves to help you find all the hidden features and useful tips and tricks related to the new Samsung Galaxy M20. As it’s going to be a long read, let’s jump straight in! 1. Switch on Dolby Atmos By default, the Dolby Atmos profile is turned off on the Samsung Galaxy M20. For those unaware, this feature lets you have an enhanced audio experience especially while watching videos....

While some loathed the idea of having a separate app, others loved the capability of the app that let them use Facebook Messages without having a Facebook account. Basically, you could enjoy all the benefits of the Messenger without the constant pressure of using Facebook. Well, that’s not the only cool feature present in the Messenger. In this post, we will talk about some other interesting tips and hidden features of Facebook Messenger on Android....

Everyone has at least one favorite movie that they watch every year as a part of a holiday tradition. Here’s our pick of 20 most popular holiday-themed movies that you can watch this Christmas week. 1. Home Alone 1 and 2 Is it even Christmas if you don’t watch Home Alone? Eight-year-old Kevin is left alone at home accidentally while his family is off on a vacation. Kevin’s fight to ward off two of the most wanted burglars in town is a joy to watch....

The Internet is encircling the lives of all those involved on social media or using the platform to consume information or entertainment in one of the multiple ways offered. According to the Speedtest Global Index, in order to be ranked in each of the categories, a country ‘must have at least 670 unique user results for mobile and at least 3,333 for fixed broadband’. Highest Mobile Internet Download Speeds Norway (52....

But this is Android we’re talking about, where there are more than 5300 different ways to skin a cat. And when it comes to managing your wireless connections you have just about the same number of options. You’ve got notifications toggles, automatic Tasker actions and widgets to name a few. While Tasker is the ultimate tool for automating everything on Android, it doesn’t have a low barrier of entry. Also, it’s a paid app....

Yes, not a lot of us write in journal these days, instead opting to share on Facebook and Twitter. But if you want some moments of your life to be truly private without forgetting about it, try one of these journal Apps for Android. 1. Dairo Dairo is the most basic app but it works really well. Just like the other two apps that we are about to mention, you can attach media, location and tags to your entries....

I may have a rootkit, how do I get rid of it? If you suspect you have been infected, there are a few steps you can do. First, run a regular virus scan. The simplest ones can be removed with the most up-to-date antivirus programs. The scans can be run in safe or regular mode, however true rootkits may not show up easily. A better option is to use specialized rootkit detectors like the ones below....

But there are still instances where you may want your hands on JPG versions of your HEIC images. That often happens when certain third-party applications or web portals refuse to accept the HEIC format. If that’s the case, then here are three remarkable ways that you can make use of to convert your HEIC images to the JPG format easily. 1. Photos App — Drag and Drop or Export The Photos app features two ways to convert your HEIC images to the JPG format....

Instead of posting a tweet, status update, or Instagram caption, you or your brand have a much higher chance of engagement if you do it with an image included. Here are some stats, courtesy of Buffer. Today we’ll take a look at how you can create such images on the web, quickly, and for free. 1. Spruce Spruce is probably the easiest way to spice up your images. It’s not the most versatile or feature rich web tool though....

Screen annotation tools prove helpful in marking a specific object in a picture, filling PDF forms, and even signing documents on the go. Marking up images makes its message clear, and makes it easier for your audience to understand what you want to convey. We, at Guiding Tech, use annotation tools a lot. Check out some of the trusted and useful screen annotation tools we use. 1. Acrobat Reader Adobe Acrobat is probably the most used PDF reader in the world....

And because more people are beginning to realize the promising health benefits of essential oils and buying diffusers to use them, both the essential oil and diffuser markets have witnessed a significant spike in growth over the past couple of years. Asides from providing pleasurable scents to the environment, studies have shown that some common essential oils help boost energy levels, aide digestion, improve focus, boost immunity, treat certain skin conditions, and lots more....

That error occurs when the hardware cannot detect the Windows operating system on your computer’s storage. It could also happen if the boot files have gone corrupt. Whatever the case, troubleshooting and running a few fixes can clear the error. Here’s how you can do it. 1. Check Your Boot Order and BIOS Settings A misconfigured boot order can redirect your computer to load from the wrong drive. That could happen if you’ve installed a new hard drive or SSD but forgot to define the boot order from the BIOS....

Ideally you would have to open several apps to get all the updates for the day. But it’s Android we are talking about, and unlike other mobile operating systems, we have widgets that can be pinned right on the homescreen. Therefore, let’s see some interesting widgets that you can use on your Android phone so that you get all the new information right from the homscreen without opening any app....

Ideally, getting out of the Safe Mode should be a fairly plain and simple task. But if you’re stuck or just don’t know how to get out of it, we’ve listed out the top 6 ways to kick your phone out of Safe Mode, starting with the easiest to slightly more demanding. Note: These methods to get your phone into the Safe Mode may vary depending on your phone model and the Android version it runs....

That’s quite a bummer for a new phone, isn’t it? Well, not to worry, the OnePlus 5 can be kept out of the harm’s way with these cool yet strong and durable cases and covers. 1. Otterbox Achiever Series Case A well-known name, when it comes to mobile protection, the Otterbox Achiever series launched just in time for the OnePlus 5. Though not as sturdy as the defender series, this Otterbox for OnePlus 5 comes packed with dual layer protection — soft inner layer + hard polycarbonate shell — that keeps your phone safe from impacts....

Apps like Google Photos and OneDrive rely on the Background app refresh to continuously upload new media in the background. IM apps like WhatsApp and Telegram also utilize Background app refresh to fetch new messages. Before we fix the Background app refresh not working issue, let’s take a closer look at how it works. What Is Background App Refresh In the iPhone Settings When you are using an app, it is said to be active in the foreground....

That wasn’t the case, unfortunately. Shoddy files integration with an outdated document-picker was a mess to use, and zero support for amazing iOS 11 functionalities such as drag-and-drop meant that rival products – Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, etc. – proved to be far better. Things definitely took a while but Microsoft has finally got its act together and fully integrated OneDrive onto iOS 11. Frankly, it’s a blast to use now!...

If the volume of alarms on iPhone is low or loud, you can adjust the volume. But if it won’t go off, that’s a problem worth fixing. This post has a few troubleshooting tips that should help sort out the issue. Let’s check it out. 1. Restart iPhone Your first course of action should be to restart your iPhone. It’s a troubleshooting method that will take care of any minor issues with your iPhone that might be preventing the alarm from going off....