In this post, we’ll try to clarify this situation and then we’ll show you how to erase/format any external drive on your Mac. To start, here’s a brief explanation on the different disk formats that you can choose from when formatting an external drive on your Mac and the different pros and cons of each. Choosing the Right Format Mac OS Extended (Journaled) Pros: This drive format is the perfect choice for working exclusively across Macs....

calendar subscriptions in order to help them avoid the trouble of having to introduce every event by hand, while at the same time making sure no one forgets about an important gathering or meeting. Large events that span many days or weeks tend to offer calendar subscriptions to attendees as well. In addition to these, there are also countless calendar subscriptions for all kinds of events on the web, which you can also use and upload to your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch....

To up its browser game, Microsoft replaced Internet Explorer with a new browser in 2015. The new browser is called Microsoft Edge. And, it indeed is a nice alternative to Google Chrome. However, very few people use it because they are addicted to the Chrome ecosystem, which is available across platforms. So, to compete with Chrome, Microsoft had to launch mobile versions of the Edge browser. And, they did that last year....

What is modular productivity? How does it work? What difference does it make compared to others? Let’s understand that. Apps such Notion, Coda, Milanote, and a few others let you organize the note exactly how you imagine it to be. Also, they aren’t just limited to note-taking. It can help you manage projects, to-dos, be your wiki, bookmark manager, and more. The note-taking software treats each piece of content as a module/block....

In this week’s edition, we are looking at budget Android devices. Some branded and some from well renowned Chinese brands, that promise performance, and reliability for the least price. So without any further ado, let’s find out what the web has to offer if you are looking for a great smartphone deal LG K7 (Black / 1.5GB+8GB) Deal Price: Rs 7,499 Reliance Jio single-handedly disrupted the Indian telecom market and created need for VoLTE smartphones such as the LG K7....

I agree that the integration of SkyDrive feature is amazing when used by an individual, but when an enterprise is using it where security of files in a big concern, this feature might look like an unnecessary baggage. Moreover, an individual who does not have seamless internet connectivity would really not like these occasional pop-ups. So today we will see how we can disable the extra Save as backstage menu of Office 2013 and save some time....

The company had added the Project Treble framework to Android Oreo to make the update process better on the newer devices. Its implementation was made mandatory for devices launching with Android 8.0 out of the box. What is Project Treble? What role will it play in Android going forward? Let’s dig deep and know more about the same. What is Project Treble? The main aim of Project Treble is to make updates faster and easier for OEMs to roll out on devices....

So no matter how great is the build or how strong is the glass, a phone cover/case sounds is a necessary accessory. So, here we are, presenting a list of 10 stylish but study cases which will protect your OnePlus 3/3T against all odds. 1. Moko Premium ($8.99) Here’s a great case that will give a style statement to your OnePlus3/3T. And at the same time, the flexible rubberized material is designed to absorb the shock during falls and accidental bump....

Ease of Set Up Both Portal and AirDroid are free on the Play Store and easy to work with. Once installed, both need a web interface for transferring files, which works well on Windows, Mac, or even Chromebooks. Portal This app requires a QR code to be scanned from your Android phone to the laptop/PC that contains the files. The user simply has to go to portal.pushbullet.com from any browser and complete the scan....

two dictionaries that support offline word lookup but still switching between the apps to look up words could be very time consuming. The good news is that AntTek is an all new dictionary for Android that not only supports offline word lookup, but also integrates a floating dictionary frame using which one can look up the meaning of a word while working on any other app. So let’s have a look at how we can install and use this dictionary....

Minimalist for Gmail lets you hide these features and many others from your Gmail web page, allowing you to free up precious screen space and focus on what you think is important. Getting Started Fitting with its name, Minimalist is a very easy to use Chrome extension that works perfectly. The download is available via Chrome’s Minimalist for Gmail Extension page and once the file downloads, just open it up and it installs automatically....

playing with our browsers and in that attempt we usually end up adding many browser helper objects (BHO) in the form of add-ons, plug-ins and toolbars. While some of them are really helpful, many add to the overhead making our browsers slow . And then, there are instances when we stop using some of them yet fail to remove them completely. Besides, the web and software world is such that at times we add many toolbars to our browsers without even realizing....

Similar to the recently announced Moto Z2 Force, the Galaxy S8 Active sports a shatterproof screen which would save that handset from occasional drops. Moreover, Samsung’s handset shall also boast an MIL-STD-810G certification. This means the Galaxy S8 Active is going to be quite resilient to extreme altitudes, temperatures, dust, humidity, vibration, and shock. Moving on to the specs, the sturdy sibling of the Galaxy S8 features a 5.8-inch 18....

So here’s a small guide I created about the right way to set up the Google+ auto backup feature on Android if you are planning on using it as your auto backup tool. Enable Auto Backup To enable the auto backup feature you must have the Google+ app installed on your device. The app can be downloaded from the Play Store and you need to have Google+ activated with your Google account to access the app....

Thankfully, the call for privacy and secure browsing was answered by browser updates which ensured that we could enter and exit the web without leaving a trace of our activities. Here are three ways that enable you to share your Firefox or Chrome browser without revealing your data. The Private and the Incognito Mode Firefox comes armed with a private mode while Chrome can call upon its Incognito mode. Both essentially protect your privacy by disabling the ability of the browser to store links of visited webpages, forms and search bar entries, passwords, site preferences, and cookies....

Even when I am sitting in my home with no one around, I have to use fingerprint because turning it on/off isn’t easy either. This is where smart lock comes into the picture. It helps you keep your droid unlocked based on your location. The problem is that it is known to be a little less than perfect. If you are having trouble with smart lock, try one of these five solutions to see if it helps....

It was not only computer games which showed reduced performance, but many applications also behaved the same way. Of course closing some of the unnecessary background processes helped, but doing it manually was always time consuming, though not while terminating them but when the procedure had to be repeated again and again. So let me introduce an application called JetBoost that can accomplish this task automatically , hence saving me considerable amount of time....

If you have LastPass installed, loose no time in taking the LastPass Security Challenge. The Security Challenge scans all the passwords stored in the LastPass vault and gives you a feedback on the relative strength and weaknesses of the passwords. Click the LastPass icon in your browser. Go to Tools – >Security Check. A new browser page opens up which will run the scan locally on your machine. Click the large grey button to start the scan by entering your master password....

The WebView browser is pretty basic and most of the time is not able to load elements like video, GIF and even photos. The browser is good just for reading stuff. Most of the time, you have to tap on the option Open In Browser to view all the contents of the page. The things to note here is that, as the WebView browser is a part of the Android system and not the app, it can be changed....

Now, from a gamer’s point of view, I am going to talk about top 5 free games on Android that were launched in the year 2015. These games really helped me out whenever I wanted to kill some time and really deserve a shout out. So do have a look and in case you missed out on any of them, make sure you install and play them before 2016 arrives....