locks on folders or encrypting entire drives to protect data or restricting file viewership. But there are times when we need a certain level of security over some documents. I require a lot of those on my Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents and I do so by password protecting them. The added advantage is that I can easily share the files with the same degree of safekeeping. So, people who don’t know the respective passwords would not be able to view and/or modify the protected files....

Compare this to Windows and you need to spend a couple of minutes for every install. You need to press “Next” a couple of times, sign agreements, specify the type of installation you want and stay on high alert during the entire installation process so the app doesn’t install any sneaky malware/adware/toolbars/unwanted programs. Some installs even make you close all running apps meaning during that process your computer is basically unusable....

So today we are going to talk about an interesting app called Type Machine which could solve the above problems for you once and for all. Type Machine for Android Type Machine is a simple yet innovative app for Android that keeps a record of everything you type on your Android device. The app records all the key strokes on the device for individual apps and keeps it in its history....

We recently discovered a useful app called ROM Toolbox Lite that can take care of all the aforementioned tasks on a rooted Android device, all from one place. It’s like Captain Planet for rooted phones, the one with combined power of all the good apps. Note: Please make sure you are cautious and tread carefully. As the app interacts with your Android system files, things can mess up if you pull the wrong plug....

In February 2017, Skype launched Skype Lite in India and it came with the Aadhaar verification feature. Meanwhile, Skype recently updated its original app with new features and improvements. However, these additional features and UI animation make the Skype app heavier leading to sluggish performance. The Skype Lite app, on the other hand, offers all the main features like instant messaging, audio/video calls, and image sharing, and it’s much lighter on your phone as well as data consumption....

blogging and portfolio hosting service that allows you to send notes on the fly to many of the most popular online services with just one swipe, turning it from a simple notes app into an app with tremendous potential. Let’s take a look at how to use it and how to take advantage of everything that the app has to offer. A Different Notes App One of the standout features of Squarespace Note is its minimal design, which is instantly obvious from the moment you open the app....

This move by the Department of Telecommunications is aimed at curbing the cases of mobile phone theft and fake IMEI numbers. The new guidelines called ‘the prevention of tampering of the Mobile Device Equipment Identification Number, Rules, 2017’ states that tampering with the IMEI, Electronic Serial Number (ESN) or any other number or signal ‘that identifies a unique mobile wireless communication device’ is illegal. “It shall be unlawful, if a person, except the manufacturer, intentionally removes, obliterates, change, or alter unique Mobile Device Equipment Identification Number; or intentionally use, produce, traffic in, have control or custody of, or possess hardware or software, knowing it has been configured as specified above,” the Department of Telecommunications stated in the notification dated August 25, 2017....

But finding a site with free and unlimited music without the need to pay a dime can be a real test. Fortunately, in this free world, nothing is impossible. Here, we have listed out the 7 best sites for free music which are both legal and unusually good. We haven’t listed the sites like Spotify and Pandora, as these are quite common for the masses. So, without further delay, let’s get started....

If you want to share any kind of list, be it something casual with your family members or a list of tasks with your team members, take a look at Wunderlist. What is Wunderlist? Wunderlist is a to-do list/productivity application that has been around for years. It is free and has clients for iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, web and even for Kindle Fire devices. Chances are, if you own a device that can connect to the internet, it can run Wunderlist in one way or the other....

Each cell in a spreadsheet is represented by a label which is derived from the row column cross section at the cell. For example, the cell highlighted in the image has label B3. When you make a reference of B3 in any other cell or any formula, it is called cell reference. Relative and Absolute References When you copy a formula and paste it to some other cell you have to be sure of what type of reference you need....

But as much of a disaster the device’s ill-fated battery unit turned out to be, the company found enough fanfare around the device to relaunch it in its home market in South Korea — refurbishing and renaming it the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Fan Edition. In January this year, the company had revealed that the major cause of their flagship device going up in flames was the malfunctioning battery unit....

1. Check Internet Connection Let’s go through the basics first. Ensure you have enough network bars or a working Wi-Fi connection to update apps successfully. You can also use Speedtest or fast.com to check the current internet speeds. Download Speedtest on Android 2. Check Device Storage This one of the most popular reasons behind apps not updating error on Android. If your Android phone is running out of storage, it won’t update apps on your phone....

Zoom went from 10 million last December to 200 million in just four months. It’s been the default choice for many to conduct large hassle-free meetings. Of course, Zoom’s wildfire popularity has also raised concerns regarding security and privacy of data shared through video calls. There are many reasons for the software’s sky-rocketing popularity. Zoom offers easy to use interface, quick-join function, virtual background, screen sharing, screen recording, and more....

So, for the Star Wars fans out there, we have compiled a list of the best wallpapers in 4K and HD, both for phone and desktops. 1. The First Mate Did you know George Lucas’ dog named Indiana inspired Chewbacca? Download in the Original Resolution 2. The Iconic Darth If you may have noticed Darth Vader, the most iconic villain in the whole galaxy has a rather unique sound when he breathes....

This post lists the steps for Google Slides on the web. However, the tips would work on mobile apps as well. Further, most of the tips can be used in other Google Drive services, such as Google Docs and Google Drawings as well. Excited? Let’s get started. 1. Resize and Rotate Image When you add an image to Google Slides, it will be used in its original size. So you might need to resize or rotate it....

Then there are the all-in-one printers (Multi-function Devices), which let you taste the best of both worlds – printing and scanning. So, if you are looking for an affordable scanner, here’s a list of best scanners and printers. Let’s take a look. 1. Canon CanoScan LiDE 400 The LiDE 400 has an optical DPI of 4,800. The scans are vibrant, well-detailed, and pretty accurate for its price. Also, it’s fast....

They absolutely come to life on a tablet. I’ve owned an iPad for four years now and every year the interactive Christmas stories have been a big hit among the kids in my family. So whether they like the story of Charlie Brown or, of course, the mean-spirited Grinch, explore the top three picks for interactive Christmas stories to download on your iPad. Get festive with your tech this year....

This post will show you how to fix Telegram videos on playing on Android and showcase third-party video players that you can use to play downloaded videos from Telegram. 1. Make Sure to Download Full Video Telegram supports up to 2GB of video uploads. There can be times when you download a video file with up to 1GB in size and try to play it from the Gallery app before the download process completes....

Most browsers, including Chrome, let you easily export passwords to a spreadsheet. But importing the said data from a CSV file is another matter altogether. While Chrome does sport the ability to import passwords via CSV, it’s an experimental feature that you must turn on manually. However, there’s a problem. The browser flag that lets you turn on the ability to import passwords via CSV keeps popping in and out of various Chrome releases....

Good news, I’ve found some foolproof solutions that worked really well for me. Bad news, one of them may require a bit of manual labor. Pro Tip: The solutions are arranged from somewhat easy to really easy. Feel free to just jump to solution number 3. 1. Manually Syncing Android To iTunes To iOS Presenting the cavemen solution to all your syncing needs is the manual sync. And it will feel like manual labor....