The easiest way to take screenshots on Windows is by using the PrtScn key. But, it’s also tedious as you need to paste the screenshot in another tool to use it. Thankfully, Windows 7 arrived with a proper screenshot tool known as Snipping Tool. Just when I got used to it, Microsoft pushed a new update, and suddenly, now there is another tool known as Snip & Sketch on my Windows 10-based laptop....

Earlier today it was reported that OurMine has hacked the twitter handle of Sony PlayStation. While it’s clear from these attacks that social media accounts aren’t really secure, OurMine seems to be doing a tidy job of marketing their security solutions. OurMine is quite well-known for its social media account hacking antics. Earlier this year, they hacked WWE, CNN, Netflix and a few more social media accounts on Facebook and Twitter....

readability and the color/theme. The fact is that an interface should be self-adjustable with all sorts of devices and should look visually appealing to people. However, despite all the efforts put in by the developers, there could be a chance where the default visibility isn’t comfortable for you. The quickest and best way to adjust things in such scenarios is to use a browser’s zoom controls to match your own requirement....

We use these products to look our best and they are quite effective at helping us achieve this. But what if I told you that these products which we treasure so much might be harming the environment? Specifically in this article the focus is on microplastics contained in PCCPs. Many PCCPs contain a considerable amount of plastic particles(excluding the plastic they are packaged in). These particles although useful have been identified as an environmental hazard....

However, have you ever paid any thought on how much it would cost to make an iPhone? Renowned financial services company, IHS Markit has made a breakdown of the iPhone 8 Plus’ bill of material (BOM). According to their report, the iPhone 8 Plus carries a BOM cost of $288.08, which is higher than any previous iPhones. Apple spends around $7.36 in basic manufacturing which makes the BOM cost of the iPhone 8 Plus rise to $295....

Timehop is a new web service that helps you relive what you did exactly one year from today. It is something like a social time machine and a playback app for your life. Timehop connects to your Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Foursquare account and uncovers what they posted on these social networks exactly a year to the date today. It captures the moment and sends it across as a reminder using email to the subscriber’s inbox....

However, why just hop into the App Store and buy apps when there are excellent free alternatives for those who know where to look for them? Knowing this, here is a list of top 10 excellent applications that can easily replace many of the ones that come pre-loaded with your iPhone. All of them are great and, most importantly, all of them are free and available right now in the App Store....

You may view a pop-up that says ‘Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems’. The device that stopped working will help narrow down the issue. The source of the error could be the device manager. That’s where you should begin first and then troubleshoot other areas of potential conflict. Let’s begin. 1. Driver Issues I would recommend you begin with updating your graphics card, both Intel and NVIDIA/AMD, which should be listed under Display adapters....

So many of us use WhatsApp daily but we don’t understand the app completely – how it handles data, how we can be secure, how to block spam and marketing contacts and how to keep our conversations safe and backed up. If you’re a frequent WhatsApp user, these are the things you should know. Don’t worry though, I’ve got you covered. Here are the top 10 WhatsApp tips you should know about....

It’s natural you’d want to use this to be your only go-to device for as much as possible. And that big beautiful screen is great for watching movies, TV shows and videos. But if you’re the kind of person who likes to/has to torrent their media intake, you probably download them on your PC, then transfer them to your phone/tablet to consume media on the train or the bus or when you’ve got a long flight....

Using a watermark also adds context and shows the importance of the document. Also, you don’t need any special software to create a watermark and then add it to your document. We will show you how to add a watermark in a Microsoft Word. Why Use Watermark on a Document Whether you’re sharing a business proposal or a new client pitch with someone, it makes sense to place a watermark to show how important that document is....

Logitech is known for its great hardware and accessories, so naturally the company has a wide selection of mice, some of which are multi-touch capable. Microsoft also stepped up its hardware game over the past few years and has touch mice out as well. Let’s explore some of these options. Logitech Ultrathin Touch The Logitech Ultrathin Touch is easily the best alternative to the Magic Mouse. Not only is it super sleek like the Magic Mouse, but it comes in two models that work with either Windows or Mac and support the wide array of multi-touch gestures built into each platform....

That won’t break anything for most users, and you should be able to use the Taskbar as usual. However, that does look odd. Reasons for this peculiar behavior can be attributed to change in settings or some other bug. So we’ve figured out four simple solutions to fix that. Here are four ways how to restore your Taskbar that suddenly goes white in Windows 10. 1. Change Taskbar Settings Right-click on the Taskbar and select Taskbar settings....

Like any other Chrome extension, you can access these right next to the address bar. And whenever you need to play/pause the timer, you need to click on the icon, and that’s about it. Apart from letting you track your time efficiently, some of these apps also let you see a detailed summary on the main dashboard. And that is a huge plus. Besides that, some Chrome extensions also let you block a chunk of your day for you to focus on a single task at hand....

I use my phone to listen to audiobooks pretty much every night, right before I go to bed. But my phone’s getting old and it’s almost always dead towards the end of the day. So I recently tried switching to my Windows laptop. Since all of my audiobooks are MP3 files, I initially used VLC Media Player and the native Groove Music app to listen to them. But to my dismay, the experience wasn’t nearly as good....

It has been my go-to recommendation for anyone looking for a superior podcast experience. So far, Pocket Casts offered a one-time payment only support. Pay once on a platform and use it forever on a single platform. It seems the reality has caught up to Pocket Casts. The company announced a new subscription model for everyone. As a generous gesture, the company also offered Pocket Casts premium for free to those who have purchased one of its desktop apps....

We will be taking up five cool puzzle games for Android today. As the title indicated, the collection includes both free and paid options. Hopefully these will tickle some of those non-performing parts of your brain out of their slumber. Cool Tip: We have previously covered 5 awesome racing games for Android and some cool iOS games. Do check them out. World of Goo World of Goo is a paid puzzle game based on the concept of physics and architectural construction....

Before we go ahead and show you how to fix a side-by-side configuration is an incorrect error with any of the affected Windows app, you should learn what’s the issue is all about in the first place. What’s Side-by-Side Configuration Is Incorrect Error on Windows Whenever you try to launch an application like Google Chrome on Windows, it will throw ‘the application has failed to start because its side-by-side configuration is incorrect’....

USB Bluetooth adapters for PC makes the job of getting Bluetooth connectivity to your laptop or PC as easy as 1-2-3. All you need to do is plug them to a USB port of your system, and you will be set. However, not all adapters for PC are built equal. While some work brilliantly with mice and wireless keyboards, you won’t get the same experience with headphones or earphones. At times, you may see massive connection drops or significant latency in audio-video....

The best part about it is its plug and play nature. Secondly, if you have a 4K monitor or a TV, you can connect via your Mac via USB-C to the HDMI cables and enjoy your favorite shows in 4K resolution. If you are considering extending the display of your MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, here are some of the best 6 USB-C to HDMI cables you can buy. These aren’t too expensive, and the good build quality means they will last for a long time....