In our previous post, we have covered some of the best free Mac OS apps. And that also makes sense, if you are getting something for free, why spend on it right? But there are apps that offer features like no other free app. And in this article, we going to take a look at some of them. So, let’s get started. Best Paid Mac Apps #1 aText aText is simple a text expander, which saves you from typing the same thing every day....
It’s like the Wild West in the Smart Home Industry Sure there are workarounds to connect incompatible IoT devices and I recently did an article on how to integrate non-HomeKit certified devices to the Home app using HomeBridge but this method is complicated and requires some elbow grease, hence it is counter-intuitive for an average joe to use this method. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth have IEEE standards that allow every manufacturer guidelines on how to properly implement the technology on their devices....
Read: 5 Music Sync Apps to Stream Music to Multiple Devices Rabb.it Alternatives 1. Skype How to watch a movie with someone on skype? Well, it’s pretty simple, start a conference call, play the movie on your computer, and share your screen. That’s it. You can stream both audio and video via the screen share. Skype also lets you video chat with the group, text the funny moments and quickly take a snap while the screen is being shared....
Although it’s always better to pass the data personally, however it’s not an option. So here are is better ways to that. Securely Send large files on the internet Part 1: Encrypt the data Start with encrypting the file with a password before sending it. WinZip or 7Zip can do this job decently. Make sure to choose a strong password though. Part 2: Send files using BitTorrent Sync Now once the file has been encrypted we need to a secure way to send it....
The most popular Audible subscription (Gold plan) cost $15/month for 1-credit/month. The 1 credit you get each month can be used to buy any 1 Audiobook. You also get membership benefits like 30% discounts on every audiobook. But even then, Audible is an expensive service, especially if you are from a developing country where purchasing parity is low compared to the west. If are looking for Audible alternatives because you find it expensive, this video might help you save money on Audible....
Before You Begin When troubleshooting things, you should never rule out classic tricks that apply to almost every problem. Hence, you should start by restarting your PC, if you haven’t already. This should help fix any minor glitches with the system and set things straight. Next, ensure that your PC is running the most recent version of Windows. This will help rule out any system-level issues caused by known bugs. If you’re unable to access the screen rotation lock from the Action Center, you can try changing the display orientation manually by navigating to Settings > System > Display to see if that works....
What Does Focus Status Mean on iPhone Want to inform your contacts that your iPhone’s notifications have been turned off? Say hello to the Focus status feature. Basically, Focus status is a feature present in the Focus setting whose job is to inform others that you won’t be notified about new notifications because one of the Focus modes is active on your iPhone. Focus status is enabled by default for all existing Focus modes as well as any new ones you create....
Beginners’ Guide to Use Planoly What is Planoly? Planoly is a tool that will put rest to most of your Instagram feed needs. It allows you to schedule posts, save multiple ideas as drafts and even schedule your Instagram stories. It has officially partnered with Instagram which gives it additional control over marketing tools and analytics. Apart from that, there’s a hashtag group feature. It allows you to categorize hashtags according to types....
This messaging app comes with a long list of WhatsApp emotions, but you can also download other WhatsApp emoticons as well. Of course, there is no hiddenWhatsApp emoticons and smiley, but there are other cool apps that let you insert awesome meme and impress your friend. WhatsApp emoticons-iPhone Unlike Android, the iPhone does not support emoticons. But you can easily enable them using this simple workaround. To enable your emotions go to Settings > General > Keyboard >Emoji....
So, with that in mind, here’s a list of the best must-have GNOME extensions that actually work with Ubuntu 20.04. Best GNOME Extensions How to use & install GNOME extensions In order to download and use a GNOME extension, foremost, you would need a web browser. Next, you would have to install the GNOME Shell integration extension. Additionally, you would also have to install the GNOME browser connector. To do that, run the following command on the Ubuntu terminal....
Developers are always finding creative ways to solve a problem or even optimize an existing feature. We’re going to talk about the best notification apps for Android that make your life a little better. Read: 50+ Open Source Android Apps Best Notification Apps for Android 1. Notin Notin is a simple note-keeping app that lets you take notes of groceries, things you may forget and shows a notification to remind you of the task....
New Siri Commands 1. Play Music on Spotify Until recently Siri could only play music from Apple Music or your library and I prefer Spotify over Apple Music. However, with the extended support for third-party media apps, I can now ask Siri to play music from Spotify including my favorite playlists which makes it so much more convenient. Ask “Hey Siri play my workout playlist on Spotify” 2. Send a text on WhatsApp If you use WhatsApp instead of iMessage then Siri can now draft and send messages for you....
Samsung Keyboard Tips & Tricks 1. Voice Typing with Google One of the reasons I like Gboard is voice typing. I often use Voice typing when I have to type long sentences on my phone. Fortunately, Samsung offers Google’s Voice Typing integrated into the Samsung keyboard. To bring up Google voice typing, simply tap on the small keyboard icon at the bottom right of your phone and select ‘Google voice typing’ from the popup....
1. Restart Devices Begin the troubleshooting process by restarting the concerned devices. That is, you must restart your TV, the phone from which you are trying to cast or mirror, and the Wi-Fi modem. To restart the TV and Wi-Fi modem, simply unplug it for 10 seconds and then plug it in again. To restart your phone, turn it off and on. 2. Restart the TV Using the Remote A magical tip that seems to work wonderfully for any issue including the screen mirror or cast not working on Samsung smart TV is to restart it by pressing the Power button on your TV remote until the TV turns off and on....
Read: 8 Tips & Tricks to Save Money on Audible Best Audiobooks for First-timer 1. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Almost everyone knows about Harry Potter and the noseless baddie. Even if you’ve watched all the Harry Potter movies, I strongly recommend you listen to the audiobooks. The movies left out a lot more interesting story, lore, and character personality to fit the book in a measly two hour-ish format....
Read: Tips & Tricks to Save Money on Audible Best Self Help Audiobooks 1. Managing Oneself Thanks to the rapid development, the world is full of opportunities. However, all these opportunities mean you must be responsible and know your own strengths and weakness to better manage your time and oneself. Managing Oneself is an awesome book that lets you identify and question yourself to get a better insight into your strengths and weaknesses....
Before we Begin If you already know about NFC and NFC tags, you can skip this section, but if you don’t, it’s important to understand the technology in order to use it effectively. Here’s a Wikipedia version. NFC (short for Near Field Communication) is a technology used to share data between two NFC supported devices, preferably kept at a distance of 4 cm or less. It’s similar to Bluetooth, however, unlike Bluetooth, there is no pairing process and you can also use NFC for Mobile Payments (like Android Pay)....
How to Change the Margins in Google Docs Let me start with something that provides the most customization and also helps to accurately set the margin in inches. How to Change Margins in Google Docs With Page Setup Option Launch Google Docs and open any document that you want to change the margins for. Now click on File and then select the Page Setup option in the pop-up menu. It opens a pop-up where you can change the page size, orientation, and color of the page....
1. Generic Fixes Let’s try some generic fixes first before moving to the technical ones. Here are some of the simple things you can try with your iPhone to fix the trouble connecting to Wi-Fi. Turn On and Off the Airplane Mode To turn on the Airplane Mode, go to Settings > Airplane Mode (turn the toggle on). Wait for one or two minutes, and then turn it off. Or, you can also swipe down from the right side of your iPhone to access the Control Center and then tap on the Airplane Mode icon....
Best Fishing Knot Apps 1. Useful Fishing Knots If you’re looking for a basic app with info on knots in a concise form, this one’s for you. You’ll find several types of knots such as hook, line to line, loop, etc, on the home page. You can further browse through multiple sections by tapping on the knot types. All the knots are well categorized by type with picture instructions. So you can simply swipe through and follow them to learn quickly....
