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To start with the service, download and install it on your computer. Run it and you will see a “Start Scanning” button on the top left below menu bar. It quickly scans the wireless networks around you and displays the result in interactive time and channel graphs. You can also see in the graph that the signal strength for each network is displayed over time. If you are using a laptop, then you could walk around your house to find the best location where the signal strength is good....

Similarly, there is delete and archive on Instagram. Many times, you see a photo on your profile that displeases you. Even though when the picture was published, you were in love with it, but now it irks you. It’s normal — time changes. Typically, you would want to delete the post. But when you are about to remove it, you see the archive option. Now you may be wondering what is archive and how does it differ from delete?...

Both the Instagram Story and Reels are integrated into the same interface. You can swipe right from the main interface and open the viewfinder menu with Story, Live, and Reels option. At first glance, Story and Reels may feel identical, but they both serve different purposes to the users. In this post, we will talk about the major differences between Instagram Reels and Story. Let’s get started. Where Is Instagram Story and Reels Both Instagram Reels and Story are in the same interface....

installed by default on iOS devices and became an optional install instead. Still, the Google Maps app remains the most capable maps application for the iPhone and other iOS devices, even though the way it works is now a bit less familiar for iPhone owners. The main reason for this is Google’s effort to make their app’s design as minimal as possible. While this helps reduce the number of elements on the screen, it also means that in some cases you will have to guess and try things out in order to achieve what you want....

Although the major upgrades to the 3T were its SoC and battery, people were concerned that the company might discontinue future updates for OnePlus 3 phone which they had bought just a few months ago. Putting these speculations to rest, Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus has confirmed that both the devices will receive an Android Nougat update this December. That being said, the company has confirmed that the OnePlus 3 will receive an Android Nougat beta update on their Oxygen OS, which has been running on Android Marshmallow since the phone’s launch earlier this year....

Post the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S8, the OnePlus 5 is one of the most awaited phones of this season. Packed with a great processor, an AMOLED screen, and a dual camera setup, the features seem promising. So, should you settle for the all new OnePlus 5? To help out with that, instead of going through only the good features, check out this list of OnePlus 5 pros and cons....

ReStartMe is a tiny application that automatically restarts any programs or Windows process that crashes. There are some programs that you want to run. A crash may bring it down. Alternatively, you can close it accidently. So, ReStartMe saves you the bother of manually starting the program again. For instance, I am always running a torrent client. If the program crashes while I am away, ReStartMe can get back the program without my manual intervention....

Now, this is a beta version so errors and crashes are expected. I’ve mentioned them here. Also, I’ll show what new feature set has been added that might make this app worth using. So, let’s dig in. Official Reddit Android App Review [Beta] So, starting with the login. It didn’t log into my account the first time. I had to tap on Skip for Now and then log in from the settings....

I had no clue why that should happen because (as I already said) I was logged in as the administrator. It looks like Notepad also has to be run as an administrator if you wish to make changes to a system file. So, here’s what solves the problem. Step 1: Search for Notepad from the Start menu or navigate to a place where you might have pinned it. Right-click on the ....

But at the end of the day, if you were to choose between Snagit and ShareX, which one should you pick? Should you go with ShareX because it’s doesn’t have a license fee? Or, is it the other way around? This post will compare Snagit and ShareX to find the better screenshot tool for Windows users. Since it will be a long one, let’s get right to the point....

Though using a worksheet is a lot more easy when compared to pen, paper and calculators, it still has many limitations like managing the payment ratio, easy payment options etc etc. So here’s a great app for your smartphone that will help you split all your bills easily and accurately. Settle Up is a useful Android and iOS app (we will concentrate on Android in this post) that lets you split bills among friends and roommates easily....

Pro Tip: Creating an Android backup on the SD card always has risks involved. It’s advisable to also store your files on a computer or in the cloud. Today I am going to talk about a simple, free app called SyncDroid, available for both Windows and Android, that can back up your Android data to Windows or Dropbox in a snap. First of all, let’s check out the Windows version of the app....

So, continuing the series of keyboard shortcut posts, today we have my favorite email client – MS Outlook. Believe me, if you master them, you will love the mailing activity. Lets see which are the best and most useful keyboard shortcuts for MS Outlook. Go to Mails, Contacts, Calendar etc The Navigation Pane has tabs for Mail, Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Notes, Folder Lists and Shortcuts etc. The best way to switch among these elements is to use a number with the Ctrl key....

This brand new product line-up will be available by the time the holiday season hits the global markets and will be a good start to the next year for those who love to stay on the cutting edge of technology. So, without further delay, let’s have a quick glance at the various smart gadgets that Google launched today. 1. Google Pixel Buds When most of the new age smartphones are ditching the headphone jack, why should the Pixel 2 be any different?...

“We hope these changes make managing your contacts simpler and more efficient,” Google wrote in a blog post. Changes to Contact View Larger Photos One of the popular requests from users, large photos as contact pictures are back that’ll make for a ‘more vibrant contact photo‘. Revamped Action Buttons Action buttons under photos have been updated as well. Following the update, you’ll see new buttons to voice or video call, text and email that contact....

But what makes Chrome even better are the various touch gestures and hidden shortcuts that it brings to the table. While they aren’t as extensive as what you would find on its counterpart on Android, there are still aplenty to seriously enhance your browsing experience. So without any further ado, let’s take a look at what they are. 1. Reload, Open New Tab, or Close Current Tab One of the most useful gestures available in Chrome for iOS is the ability to swipe down from any tab....

When YouTube starts misbehaving on iPad, you get loading indicators when streaming or reading the comments section. 1. Check Wi-Fi Connection While using the Wi-Fi-only iPad, make sure it is connected to a working Wi-Fi connection. To check that, open Settings on iPad and go to the Wi-Fi menu. Enable the Wi-Fi toggle and ensure you have a checkmark beside a Wi-Fi connection name. You can use Speedtest app on your iPad to check the Wi-Fi connection speeds....

As for other iOS apps like Apple Mail and Reminders, I usually ask readers to find an alternative for it. That’s not the case with Apple Notes. The app is feature-rich, offers solid sync, has tight integration with the iOS system (more on that later), and it’s more than good enough for most users. Let’s talk about Apple Notes tips and tricks so that you can get a clear picture of how good Apple’s note-taking app is on the iPhone....

Animations help in attracting and retaining the user’s attention. It’s helpful, especially when you have lots of information regarding text, images, and other objects on your slide. You can hide them using animations. So users will only see the information that you are currently talking about. The information that will be presented ahead remains hidden. That doesn’t make your audience lose interest in your presentation. Let’s check various tips and tricks for Google Slides animations....

Not every issue is new, but some of them, including the volume mixer not opening issue, can ruin your Windows 10 user experience. We will list down some effective solutions you can apply to fix the issue. With that said, let us check out the fixes. 1. Update Audio Driver You might have missed the audio driver update in the Windows Update on your computer. Old and outdated driver might be causing issue with the Volume mixer not working properly on Windows 10....