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Although Slack doesn’t support as many shortcuts as on a desktop, it still offers quite a few for the iPad that are insanely useful. Let’s find out what they are. 1. Start a Conversation Initiating a direct messaging session in Slack using touch gestures can be a test in patience. Often, you tend to select the wrong person. It’s even worse if you have huge fingers! Simply press Shift+Command+K instead to bring up a nifty pop-up pane, into which you can then type the name of a contact to filter him or her out from everyone else....

Small and smart are the words that best define it. Powered by Android TV, Mi Box S supports 4K video and voice control through Google Assistant. That’s not all that the Box has to offer. You would be surprised by the hidden features in the Box. Let’s check15 tips and tricks to use the Mi Box S in the best possible way. 1. Use Phone to Control Mi Box S What’s the one thing that’s always with you?...

May be some of us own a Mac, where iTunes really is one of the best media players around. Whatever reasons we might have, they are legitimate. We need to sync music and playlists to our Android phones that we love oh so dearly and we need to find free, fast and reliable ways to do it, preferably something that doesn’t need playing with wires. Lucky for us, I’ve found just the right things....

So let’s not waste any time beating around the bush and get right to them. Issue 1: I Don’t Need a Login Screen A secure login to Windows makes sense only if a PC or laptop is shared by multiple people. But it’s 2015 and electronic devices have become a lot more affordable, computing is truly personal now. Doesn’t make sense to have an annoying login screen then, when it’s just you using that computer....

But right now, the best styluses (or, if you prefer, styli) can do is to replicate your finger. Still, you’ll find all sorts of styluses for the iPad. Ones with super fine tips that are meant for note taking to something like Pencil by FiftyThree that’s more suitable for doodling/drawing. In full knowledge of Pencil’s downsides, I bought one and tried using it for both drawing and note taking. It’s great for doodling but I wouldn’t recommend it for serious handwriting note takers....

You don’t have to install every other app under the sun for simpler to intermediate tasks. Thanks to the macOS developer community, there are plenty of macOS menu bar apps for achieving simple tasks. That said, some apps truly make the best of the menu bar without putting a load on the system. That’s why we’re compiling the list of best menu bar app for your Mac that you must try out and use....

We have already covered iOS-friendly PDF editors. However, the overall experience is not as good as on the desktop. And that’s why you must invest in a good PDF Editor on the Mac. The macOS does come with a built-in PDF viewer and editor, but it’s limited in many ways, and the export options are few compared to a third-party PDF Editor. In this post, we are going to talk about five best PDF editors for Mac....

Upon quitting the mode, Windows Sandbox will not save my settings, the programs that I install, or any downloaded files. That means I have to start from scratch every time. Not the ideal virtual machine to just pick up and resume. But this seemingly negative aspect is where the magic behind Windows Sandbox lies. If you are wondering as to what Windows Sandbox is best usable for, then let’s take a look at five instances where I make maximum use out of it....

That’s when cases and covers come to play. A quality phone case not only helps in preventing serious damage to the phone’s body, but, also helps in keeping the daily wear and tear at bay. If you own the all-new Vivo V9, here are some cool phone covers that you should take a look at. 1. The Full Armour: Zynk Case Back Cover If you’re looking for the ultimate level of protection for your Vivo V9, the Zynk Case back case will fit the bill perfectly....

Mostly, your Android device will not take a backup of your contacts if you have poor internet connectivity or if Battery Saver is enabled on your device. Other times, its glitches with Google Contacts Sync services. Whatever the cause is, at least one of the fixes below will get the Android contacts backup issue resolved. 1. Check Internet Connectivity When trying to backup your Android smartphone data, if all the backup options are stuck and displaying a ‘Waiting to back up’ message, you should check that your phone’s internet connection....

Over the years, travel adapters have undergone a pretty significant change. Previously, they were only limited to plugs, but today, they come with USB ports. And if you are lucky, you might find one with a USB-C port for charging your MacBook Pro. So, if you are in the market looking for some nifty universal travel adapters with USB ports/outlets, you have come to the right place. In this post, we have lined some of the best travel adapters in the market....

All you need to do is pair these cable with a compatible USB-C charger, and you will be able to charge your device on the go. USB-C PD cables go beyond charging and data transfers. These universal cables are also capable of bidirectional power delivery. So, if you have an external drive, you can use a single cable to power the device as well as for data transfer. So, if you are looking for the best USB-C power delivery cables for fast charging and data transfer, here are some of the best ones out there....

Since the Play Store sees a huge number of app releases every month, it’s obviously a not-so-easy job to explore every single one of them. Hence, we have taken it upon ourselves to sift through this large number of Android apps and present you with a list of the go-betweens. These go-betweens are the best apps in their lot. So much so that if you explore and use them long enough, would make their way to the first category!...

While the sheer frustration when something like this happens is understandable, the reason behind this could vary anywhere from incorrect settings to faulty sensors on your phone. Thankfully, there a few solutions you can try to resolve the issue quickly. In this guide, we’ll walk you through tried and tested ways to fix the screen rotation problem on Android. Let’s begin. 1. Check Auto-Rotate Settings Before diving deep into other solutions, you should double-check the auto-rotate setting on your phone....

Whether the touchpad is not responding to gestures or has become non-functional entirely, this guide covers solutions to get the touchpad to work again. So, let’s get started. 1. Restart Your PC You can start by restarting your PC. If the touchpad is not working due to one of the background processes or a minor software glitch, then restarting your PC should take care of it. To restart your PC, you can either use an external mouse or your keyboard....

But sometimes I want to listen to podcasts when I’m using my laptop as well. And usually I put my phone right next to the laptop and start the podcast. It would be better if I could just resume the podcast on my laptop – the speakers are a lot better. There are couple of ways to do that. If you’re using an app on your phone – Stitcher or PlayerFM, just look for their website....

So, what are we waiting for? Let’s get started. 1. Vivaldi Browser Beta Vivaldi has made quite a mark in the browser scene with its host of innovative features. We have covered this tool extensively. And with the Vivaldi Browser Beta, this browser extends those features to the Android world as well. One of the features that I loved the most was the Notes feature. This Notes feature comes in handy if you do most of your research online and take notes in the process....

I still remember staying awake all night, playing Road Rash and Mario Kart back in my childhood. Now, you will mostly find me wasting away my time playing Asphalt 8 and Riptide GP2. Both great games but there are many more that racing game buffs will love … let’s start with the list. 1. Asphalt 8: Airborne Asphalt series has been a runaway success from Gameloft, one of the most successful car racing games for Android....

Some new features are those that aren’t easily recognizable at first, so we’ll take a look at a few of those. Others, like some of the keyboard shortcuts, are the same for the previous Windows 8 version but are still very applicable and useful for the average user. While reading this post, think about when you might use these tips to make Windows 8.1 easier for you to work with throughout the day....

The Device Manager lists out the devices in alphabetical order. Normally, you will find the Bluetooth option right at the top. Here’s how the Device Manager looks without Bluetooth option. Let’s go ahead and fix the Bluetooth issue on Windows 11. 1. Enable and Disable Airplane Mode Before we move to any advanced solutions to fix Bluetooth issues on Windows 11, let’s go through a couple of basic tricks. Click on the volume icon in the Windows 11 taskbar and open the quick toggles menu....