Trapit (Beta) is a well-designed, free to use web application you can add to your list if you like your online news to be served straight up front. Trapit says that we don’t have an unlimited attention span or the time to go scouring the web for news of interest. That’s why it uses an automatic algorithm that gets the news to us on our favorite topics for easy consumption....

Tryphone is a web based mobile phone simulator which has virtual handsets that you can test drive. It gives you an almost real experience by allowing you to perform some specific functions by clicking on the phone‘s buttons using the mouse cursor. You can also watch demos of some important handset functions such as downloading applications, adding a new contact, watching videos etc. This service gives basic information about the mobile handset like technical specifications, user reviews and ratings....

Staring with iOS 5, you can update your iOS software right from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch, but even so, some people feel more confident doing it right from their computers. Let’s take a quick look at how to seamlessly update your iPhone or other iOS device using iTunes. Step 1: Open iTunes and connect your iOS device to your Mac or Windows PC using its USB cable....

After trying out a few tools, I settled for an impressive app called iDisplay using which I was able to extend my computer’s display through a Wi-Fi access point or Ad-hoc connection. And not only Android, using the app a user can duplicate or extend his desktop to an iPad as well. Using iDisplay to Extend Desktop to Android Tablets To get started, download and install the iDisplay application on your computer and tablet....

If you are a tech enthusiast and want a better insight about all the processes running in your computer, then Process Explorer by Mark Russinovich (and a part of Windows Sysinternals tools) is the best you can get. Process Explorer is an advanced process management replacement for Windows. Contrary to the default task manager of Windows that is limited, Process Explorer displays detailed information for the same like program icons, command-line information, full image path, memory statistics and processor time....

There were a lot of amazing things happening this week, and we’ll ensure you get served the best of it in a jiffy. Major News this Week Sundar Pichai in India: Plans for SMBs and IIT Kharagpur Lecture In an event in New Delhi on Wednesday, Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced the launch of Google’s My Business as part of their ‘Digital Unlocked‘ initiative, which will enable more small and medium enterprises to go online and further the cause of Digital India....

Before we jump to Make available offline, you need to understand how offline usage of files works in Google Drive. We have covered offline files, how they work, how to make files offline on mobile and desktop, and the difference between offline and download in Drive in this post. Let’s jump right away. What Is Meant By Offline Files in Google Drive Normally, Google Drive and its components such as Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides need the internet connectivity to open and perform actions such as editing, saving, etc....

Similarly, some browsers go a step ahead and offer additional features related to bookmarks. Take the case of Safari browser on iPhone, iPad and macOS. You get three link saving features — Add to Reading List, Add Bookmark, and Add to Favorites. As a user, it may get confusing as to which one to use and when. So here we are to solve your problem. In this post, we will tell you the difference between bookmarks and favorites in Safari....

While the ability to view blogs right from your dashboard sounds like a pretty neat feature to have, it’s actually quite detrimental for a full Tumblr experience. But thankfully, you can use a workaround to open them usually, and that’s what you are going to find out. However, there are also instances where you can’t do anything about it — let’s check out why that happens as well. Opening Blogs in Separate Tabs When you click on a Tumblr username from your dashboard, be it something from your feed, the messaging box, a followed blog, search results, etc....

The number of watches sold in 2015 admittedly marks a relatively large increase when compared to the 6.8 million watches sold in 2014. However, the growth of the smartwatch industry pales in comparison to that which the smartphone industry has experienced. In 2014, smartphone sales clocked in at about 1.24 billion globally. By then end of 2016 sales increased by 250 million to 1.4 billion units. By now you may be wondering why smartwatches, the companions of smartphones, aren’t doing as well as their counterparts....

If you enjoy the surround sound experience while listening to music and it suddenly stops working, you would surely be disappointed. However, there are some quick solutions that you can employ to address this issue on your AirPods. Here are the best ways to fix Spatial Audio not working on AirPods. 1. Set Up Personalized Spatial Audio With iOS 16, Apple gives you the option to set up personalized Spatial Audio for your AirPods....

If you’re one of those or are just looking for some spicy, funny wallpapers to spruce things up, here’s a collection of Deadpool wallpapers like no other. ENJOY! Also, let us know how you liked the movie. But, no spoilers, please! ALSO SEE: 10 Fantastic High-Definition Wallpapers of X-Men: Apocalypse AND: 15 Stunning Sports Car Wallpapers For Your Desktop The above article may contain affiliate links which help support Guiding Tech....

Apple has steadily added privacy features with each iOS update, but this year, the iOS 14 update is worth downloading for privacy protection alone. They include Privacy Reports in Safari, recording indicators, an option to share approximate location with apps instead of precise locations, and more. In short, iOS 14 should make you and your data safer than ever. But it’s important to know where these various features are and how to use them....

If you are someone who knows smartphones in and out then most of these steps will seem ordinary to you. They are, but they are important too. We want to make sure every WP8 user knows his way around the phone. This is an effort in that direction. So, on that note, let’s begin. 1. Taking Screenshots This is the first trick that I learnt. On any screen, press the Start and Power button together....

I found two alternatives. Let me tell you about them. 1. Saved.io Saved.io (Saved from here on) is a simple browser based utility that doesn’t even need an extension to function. You’ll have to register for an account before starting. Saving with Saved is really simple. To save a link, type saved.io/ in front of any URL in your browser’s address bar.To save a link to a specific list, type (listname)....

The two apps listed here will enable you to browse your entire clipboard history (everything you copied on your Android phone) and quickly go back to things you copied 2 or 3 steps before. Clipper Clipper is an old school Android app with straightforward functionality. After enabling the app, everything you copy will be stored in Clipper. The app lets you browse all your past clippings in one scrolling interface....

There are several ways of doing it on either device. You no longer have to send the image to another device and scan it using your smartphone. Here are the best ways to scan QR codes from images on Android and iPhone. 1. Using the Google Lens App This universal solution applies to Android phones and iPhone users. The Google Lens app can scan QR codes using your smartphone’s camera....

optimize our Macs’ performance , there are a lot of cools things that the very OS X lets us do that most of us are not even aware of. In fact, as you will see below, in some cases OS X saves you time and allows you to get your Mac running smoother even before you start it. Read on to find out about these really cool tips. Schedule Your Mac’s Startup and Shut Down Times For some of us, our Mac is more than just a tool for writing, editing, media viewing and other usual tasks....

backing up Skype chat history and also defined the process on how to do that. However, with that you will just be able to backup and restore the history when needed. Where it falls short is that you cannot view the history outside the Skype tool. In order to access all those information offline and outside the Skype interface you will have export the data in readable format. Now, unlike in older versions of Skype you cannot convert the history to html in the later ones....

Add to that that on iOS, you can only see one app at a time on your screen, which means that if you want to view or work with several files stored across various services, you will have to juggle between apps quite a lot. Thankfully, this problem is nothing to be afraid of with the arrival of apps like doctape Viewer and doctape – files to go! for iPhone....