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Although the step of disabling the installation of third-party apps, extensions and JavaScript ensures the safety of user identity and his personal information, sometimes it becomes necessary to install useful scripts that aren’t available directly via the Web Store. So if you know that the script or the extension you are trying to install is clean enough, here’s a way you can install it forcefully on Chrome. Installing Script and Extensions Download the extension or JavaScript file on your computer....

But now with G Cloud Backup for Android, you can enjoy this feature on your droids as well. So let’s see how the app works and how you can take and restore backups using it. Cool Tip: See how you can use avast! Mobile Security to secure your phone and protect it against theft. G Cloud Backup and Restore for Android Download and install G Cloud Backup on your Android phone and launch the app....

If you are a Chrome fan, I am sure you will echo my thoughts. The shortcuts and tabbed interface make browsing of web a delightful experience. But what if you can get the same tabbed interface experience while browsing files on Windows 10? Pretty exciting, I know! Clover for Windows is a simple application that adds multi-tab functionality similar to Google Chrome browser to your Windows explorer. So let’s see how to install and make the most of it on Widows 10....

However, last week I came across another note taking app on the Play Store that made me realize even the best apps aren’t perfect. FloatNote is a floating note taking app for Android, but what’s different is that it triggers itself when someone is calling you. The note is there to remind you about anything important you need to discuss with that specific contact. For example, I often think of little things to share with my parents, but tend to forget them when I am actually talking to them....

Using the desktop notifications and global hotkey support one can easily keep track of the ‘now playing’ tracks and change it without leaving whatever they are currently working on. Toastify is a nifty app for Windows that can make this possible. Toastify for Windows Toastify comes as a 32-bit installer but can be installed on 64-bit computers as well. The installation is very simple and after you have successfully installed the tool, run it using the shortcut created on the desktop or in the Start Menu....

Instead of sharing a complete access to your Gmail account by giving away your password, we suggest using the Delegation feature. This post will show you how to delegate Gmail account without sharing your password. What Is Account Delegation in Gmail Using the feature of Gmail delegation, you can give other Gmail account holders access to some basic permissions like reading, sending, and deleting messages from your account. The person will be able to access your inbox without knowing your password....

When they set a reminder, Google Assistant acknowledges it and shows it under Reminders in the Google app. But when the predefined time comes, nothing happens. No sound or visual notification. What a shame! Even more importantly, the reminders are listed as ongoing in the Google app even though they’re past their scheduled time. It appears there’s some serious glitch in the matrix. I mean the reminders. Why aren’t they popping a notification as they should?...

However, Google Photos is not the perfect app when it comes to functionality, and you are bound to run into problems where your photos just won’t back up. Thankfully, there are several known reasons why the app may hit a snag. So without any further ado, let’s go over them and see what you can do to get those photos backed up safely to the cloud. Switch to Wi-Fi The most common reason that prevents Google Photos from uploading your photos occurs due to cellular data....

The family of spyware has been identified by Google as Lippizan. Its code contains references to a cyber arms company, Equus Technologies. Earlier this year, Google had identified another spyware called Chrysaor and mitigated the threat. Using the same technique, Lippizan was discovered in 20 apps on Google Play Store which had been distributed to over 100 devices in a targeted manner. “Lipizzan is a multi-stage spyware product capable of monitoring and exfiltrating a user’s email, SMS messages, location, voice calls, and media,” Google stated....

HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) is the building block of the web. Everything from simple email to Facebook is built around HTML code. The standardized form of HTML that has been with us is version 4. But the changing nature of how we interact on the web has brought a change. (Image courtesy josef dunne) HTML5 brings improvements that enable web developers and designers better handle web applications and multimedia. Rich interactivity is the way we are taking these days and the changes introduced in HTML5 show the way....

The company has released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 16257 and Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview Build 15237 to Insiders in the Fast ring. To be able to use the feature, a compatible eye tracker is required. Microsoft aims to empower people with disabilities, helping them operate the Windows 10 PC with just their eyes and the current test update is meant to improve the final product experience. “The experience requires a compatible eye tracker, which unlocks access to the Windows operating system to be able to do the tasks one could previously accomplish with a physical mouse and keyboard,” the company stated....

To preview desktop, move your mouse pointer to the “show desktop” button given at the end of the taskbar. All the open windows will fade away and you will see the desktop only. You can notice the outlines of open windows on the desktop. If you want all the windows to appear again, move the mouse pointer away from the “show desktop” button. If you click on that show desktop button instead of moving your mouse over it, it minimizes all the open windows....

Also, when making documents meant for the company’s internal usage, you might want to add a watermark so that people understand the document’s confidentiality. This post will show you the steps to add a watermark in the Pages app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Add a Watermark in Pages App on Mac Creating documents in the Pages app on the Mac is quite convenient and including a watermark to your document adds a certain level of credibility....

This is also helpful to impose parental controls. Although there is no inbuilt feature to do this, Firefox supports many add-ons, one of which can help you block websites. In addition, you can also block websites using the host file on Windows. Let’s show you how. 1. Use a Free Add-On for Blocking Sites in Firefox Block Site is a popular add-on on Firefox to block websites. It has a simple user interface and also allows you to set a period for which the website will remain blocked....

However, after installing the app, every time I launched it, the phone used to reboot automatically. After checking the comments on the Play Store, I noticed that I was not the only one facing such issues. The app crashed on most of the devices and the pro version which used to allow users to change the file sound was also removed. The last update on the app was on November 24, 2013 so I don’t think it’s in development now....

different types of files . For example, I use Adobe to open PDF files, KM Player for audio and video and MS Outlook as my desktop email client. Since I have a default choice of email client, it is obvious that I would have all my contact information and associated details in it. Then I would always want to use the same for sending out and receiving email. Well, on Windows 8 it is not so....

Microsoft Word offers three areas where users can personalize the app’s language. These areas include: Display Language: It refers to the language for the user interface of the Word application. For example, the ribbons, menus, buttons, dialog boxes, and controls. Editing/Authoring Language: It refers to the language in which you write or edit text or content entered into the Word application. For this language option, users may need to download the associated keyboard as not all languages are pre-installed on Word....

It could also be that your password was compromised if you were using a simple one or weren’t using a password manager. Either way, here’s how to log someone out of your Netflix account. How to Remove a Device From Netflix Step 1: Open the Netflix website on your computer. Alternatively, you can use the Netflix app on your iPhone or Android device, and select your profile. Step 2: Click on your profile in the top-right corner of the website or app....

With smartphones taking center stage in content creation, it is being used for everything from recording videos to capturing images. But, how can you be really sure of the resolution of a video? Before we move on to that question we should understand why is it important to find out the resolution of a video? The resolution of a video has a direct impact on its quality and for the quality, you will have to sacrifice a little more storage space....

While there’s a way to check your ride history from within the Uber app itself, it only lets you see all your rides individually with no option to get an overview of all the rides that you’ve taken so far. But there’s a simple solution, and that’s exactly what I’m going to talk about in this article. However, before we get there, let’s first take a look at how you can check your Uber ride history using just the app....