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So, without further delay, let’s get started. 1. Microsoft Edge Microsoft has made some significant improvements on its Edge browser for Android, and that’s the reason for its inclusion in this month’s list. This neat Android browser now comes packed with a redesigned navigation menu at the bottom, which makes navigating a charming affair, especially if your phone has a tall display. You can access all your Favorite tabs, History, and Downloads just by tapping on a single button....

I can imagine the trouble that Google Play Music users would have to go through. Playing the music again or launching the app repeatedly would irk anyone. Fortunately, there’s nothing to worry about. In this post, you shall get to know how to solve Google Play Music keeps stopping on the Android issue. 1. Restart Phone Have you tried restarting your phone? If you are yet to do so, this should be your first step to fix the Google Play Music keeps stopping issue....

Removing unwanted extensions from Chrome helps the browser run more smoothly, and you can negate potential privacy implications from sketchy add-ons running in the background. For the most part, it’s quite easy to remove Chrome extensions permanently. However, you are also bound to often run into problematic add-ons that aren’t removable using normal means. 1. Remove Extension Directly The easiest way to remove a Chrome extension is to right-click the icon related to the extension....

At the same time, wireless connectivity means that you can do away with the cable clutter. The compact and lightweight nature means you can easily toss it in your bag when you are traveling. In addition to that, you do not have to worry about lags and delays as well. So, if you are looking to buy a wireless mice with programmable buttons, we have compiled a list of the best ones out there....

Activator is a tweak that comes preloaded with every successful jailbreak and Cydia install. It’s a powerhouse of a tweak. Using Activator you can launch apps or actions by clicking hardware buttons or pre-configured software areas. Here’s an example: Tap the home button three times to launch a camera app or swipe along the status bar to turn the screen off. And that’s not even scratching the surface. How To Use Activator After launching the app you’ll see options for different states....

Infographics not only help you digest information sooner but also makes sure that the picture and the information stay on the mind for a long time. After all, it’s easier to remember a tastefully done infographic rather than an easy with a thousand words. However, creating a beautifully and visually appealing infographic isn’t an easy task. Your average MS Word program or Paint 3D can only churn out images that look basic at best....

Facebook has taken a leaf from the playbook of apps like Line and WeChat before. The introduction of stickers comes to mind. Now, Facebook is doing it again, basically converting Messenger into a platform that developers can create apps for. I’ve written about the platform, what it is, my views on it and its potential in a previous article. Today, I want to focus on the best third party apps for Messenger....

In this post, we’ve compiled a list of solutions that should get the Outlook app running in no time. So, let’s check it out. 1. Open Outlook in Safe Mode If you have been using add-ins on Outlook to enhance its functionality, one of them might be preventing Outlook from opening usually. To verify that, you can try launching Outlook in Safe Mode. To start Outlook in Safe Mode, press and hold the CTRL key and double-click the Outlook shortcut....

If you intend to permanently delete a file in Windows then the command line utility called SDelete, one of the sysinternals tools provided by Microsoft, is the solution. It can overwrite the contents of free space on your disk so that no one can recover data using a third party application. How to use SDelete to overwrite deleted files on the C drive According to SDelete Here are the steps to overwrite deleted files: SDelete relies on the defragmentation API....

Remote Desktop kept its focus on business use, providing users with access to their home computers while you are on the go. You can run your computer as if you were there, but through a mobile machine (i.e laptop, smartphone, tablet, etc.). On the other hand, Remote Assistance strives to serve the home users out there. Remote Assistance had the ability to share your Windows desktop with any other Windows user....

CloudApp’s tagline is “Share. Files. Fast.” Although I’m not a fan of the sentence fragment style of writing that is growing to be quite popular, I am quite interested in seeing how CloudApp delivers on this promise. I like CloudApp’s set-up. Just create an account, download a file, and install it. Run the Cloud application (called Cloud, but for continuity in this article we’ll refer to this as CloudApp as that is the title of the website)....

Though Windows provides option to capture screen using the print screen button, it isn’t a hassle-free way to do it. The snipping tool is much better. In Windows Vista and Windows 7, the snipping tool can be used to take screenshot of either a small portion of a window or the whole screen. Here are the steps to open and operate it. Step 1: Click on Windows start button. In the search box, type “snipping tool”....

It doesn’t look like WhatsApp is coming out with a desktop app of its own or an API like Telegram. But now there’s an unofficial desktop client for WhatsApp. Let’s learn what it’s all about and how to use it. Unofficial WhatsApp for Desktop Unofficial WhatsApp for Desktop (use this Github download link if the website doesn’t work for you) is a free and open source app created by Alexandru Rosianu (who has also made a similar Facebook Messenger app for desktop users)....

Sign up is required to use this service. Once you sign up and activate your account, you can start uploading and editing videos. After logging in, click on File manager link given on the left pane. Browse for files and click upload button to upload the file. Videotoolbox will upload the file on its server. Select the video by checking the box next to the name of video. Now select the action you want to perform on this tool....

Factory reset deletes everything present on the internal storage of your phone. Now, a lot of things such as apps, files, settings, data like contacts, messages, etc. can exist there. What happens to them? We intend to clear your confusion. Let’s see what happens when a phone is hard reset. What Happens to the System Operating System You must be wondering what will happen to your operating system when you format your phone....

But just like with any other web browser, Microsoft Edge Chromium will eventually run into issues. Usually, improperly configured settings, rogue extensions, browser hijackers, and redundant site data cause such hiccups. That’s why Microsoft Edge Chromium provides you with the means to reset the browser. But what exactly does a reset procedure entail? Let’s dig in and find out. What Happens After Resetting Resetting Microsoft Edge Chromium reverts many browser functionalities to their defaults....

One often overlooked feature on the iPhone is Switch Control, allowing users to navigate their devices with greater ease. But what exactly is Switch Control, and how do you use it? Let’s take a look. What Is iPhone Switch Control iPhone Switch Control is a feature that enables users to control their devices using an external switch. It was introduced with iOS 14 and is also available on the iPad and iPod Touch....

When inserting my charger into the micro USB port, I had to wiggle it a little in order to start the charge. And from my experience, things only go downhill from here. Eventually I’ll have to fiddle with it for quite some time to achieve the right angle to make it charge, then I’ll be twisting my cord in weird ways to get it to stay that way, and soon after that it will barely work at all....

Hopefully, by the end of this article, you’ll have a better idea about which upgrade to choose. Flashing guide: Instructions for flashing Cyanogen OS 12S, OxygenOS, and CM 12.1 are available here. Cyanogen OS 12S Upgrade Yes, yes, OxygenOS – we’ll get to it in a while. But first let’s talk about Cyanogen OS 12S. It’s based on Lollipop 5.0 and it’s stupidly easy to install. OTA updates are rolling out in batches and one should reach you at any time now....

Image courtesy – Theresa Thompson Phew! So one full year of running Guiding Tech. It seems the time just flew by before I could blink and breathe. I started this site on January 1, 2010. And I can assure you that the year has been nothing less than a roller-coaster ride, some of which I talked about in a personal blog post sometime back. Guiding Tech has seen good growth in terms of visitors, subscribers and fans/followers on social sites in the past 365 days....