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Whatever your reasons for not accepting the digital platform may have been, the Government (with blessings from the Reserve Bank of India) has taken a bold step to push its citizens to stop relying solely on cash. For petty reasons like paying for local grocery and local transportation in autos/cabs, cash till a limit is still good. But, certainly not for bigger expenses. Just like most people, even I was skeptical about using the internet to pay for things....

Fortunately, a new Mac app called Hides restores these features. The app lets you use your Mac in “Single App Mode” as well as quickly hide all of your windows with a single click or keyboard shortcut. Hides is $4.99 in the Mac App Store but well worth it if you’re often in a busy environment but need to get some private browsing done. Hide Your Entire Desktop If you want to hide your entire desktop with Hides, utilize the Preferences panel that opens upon first launching the application....

Resizing desktop icons can help you fit more shortcuts and icons on your screen. This makes accessing your favorite applications, files, and folders easier without cluttering desktop space. Adjusting desktop icon size can make a significant difference if you prefer a minimalist aesthetic or simply want to optimize your workspace. With this understanding, let’s adjust the size of your desktop icons in Windows 11. 1. Change Icon Size From the Desktop Context Menu Changing the size of the icons on Windows 11 is straightforward....

With the introduction of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, the Apple has finally allowed third-party email clients to replace the Mail app. That means you can now set Gmail or Outlook as the default email app on the iPhone and the iPad. What You Need To set a third-party email client as the default, your iPhone or iPad must run iOS 14 or iPadOS 14. To confirm, head into Settings > General > Software Update....

This is closely related to the different workspaces you can create in Photoshop, which we discussed in another entry. But with palettes being where the vast majority of Photoshop users spend most of their time, let’s take a better look at how to properly organize them before you start working on your image editing. Note: We will work with a specific set of palettes in this entry, but you can organize any Photoshop palettes this way....

By default, PSP only supports Digital Comics that you can download from the PSP store, but that’s for kids (yes grown up can play games on PSP). Today I will show you how you can use a small PSP Homebrew called Bookr to read PDF, CHM and text files on your PSP. Installing and Using Bookr To get started, download and extract Bookr homebrew on your computer. Having done that, mount your PSP’s memory stick and copy the extracted folder to MS\PSP\Games folder and then unmount your memory stick safely....

A simple search on Google will tell you about the numerous horror stories where Gmail accounts of users were deleted. Another reason to take a backup is the high-profile hacks that the likes of Facebook, Microsoft, Google, and recently Quora, have faced in the past five years. So do you want to take your chances with Gmail? Here’s what a famous fictional character said: Okay, that’s dramatic enough. Let’s get a bit serious and look at some of the ways by which you can take a backup of emails on Gmail....

If you wish to remove the background from multiple photos on your iPhone, selecting one photo at a time can be a tedious task. So to save you some time, we will show you the most efficient way to remove background from images in bulk on your iPhone. Check the iOS Version This feature of removing background from images is available in iOS 16. Before starting with the steps, we suggest checking for a software update on your iPhone....

I know, sounds scary, but what’s even scarier is the ‘restore’ or ‘reopen the last session’ button not appearing after re-opening Chrome. What do you do? Don’t worry, we have an easy fix for you. Doesn’t matter if you accidentally closed the browser or it crashed, this will surely help you. How to Restore Chrome Tabs After Crash? Fire up your Chrome after it has been accidentally shut and if you don’t see the ‘restore’ option highlighted below the address bar, access the three-dot menu on the top-right corner of the browser....

So if you want to run Android apps on your Windows 11 laptop, here’s how to go about it. What Will You Need to Run Android Apps Now, your Windows 11 PC must meet certain requirements before you can install and run Android apps. Windows Version: You must enroll on Windows Insider, and your PC must have Windows 11 Insider Beta. To do so, head over to Settings > Windows Update > Windows Insider Program to link your account....

Office 2013 and would like to use always. It gives that metro feel. More importantly, it carries new features. For example, it is easier to view the list of recent documents, pin important documents , etc. However, despite it being my favorite, it is not always convenient to use. And, one such annoyance for common users is that it shows the backstage view (instead of the file explorer like or lower versions) whenever you wish to save a newly created document....

If you’ve used an iPhone or an iPad for some time, you probably tried setting Chrome as the default browser and failed. Apple just didn’t allow that to protect its own native Safari browser. But with iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, the Cupertino-based tech giant has finally knocked that wall down. That means you can easily make Chrome (or any other supported web browser such as Firefox) the default browser on your iOS or iPadOS device....

And hence, it became very import for me to find a way to switch off my computer even while I would be away. I did not want to rely on third party software. I decided to use a tool that’s always open on my computer. We know that Windows uses Shutdown.exe to switch off our computer. We have also learned that MS Outlook can launch applications on receipt of emails and rules verification....

For example, pressing on the Maps app icon reveals a shortcut menu with these options: Directions Home, Mark My Location, Send My Location and Search Nearby. Let’s take a look at these and other 3D Touch shortcuts can really enhance your experience using the app. Forgot Where You Parked Your Car? No Problem! This might have happened to you before and it can definitely be troublesome, especially if the car park happens to be too large....

However, before turning off the dictionary on your Mac or iPhone, you must note that disabling the dictionary will prevent your device from suggesting words as you type, which can slow down your typing speed. Additionally, if you frequently use the dictionary to look up definitions or translations, you will need an alternative resource to perform those tasks. With that out of the way, let’s begin with the article....

If you deleted a message by accident and want to get it back, it’s now possible with the help of WhatsApp’s native undo feature. If you’re someone with clumsy fingers that tap on icons without reading the label beneath them, here’s how to undo deleted WhatsApp messages on your phone. What Is the Use of the Undo Delete Feature The new feature from WhatsApp may not seem like a big deal at first glance....

But before we start, you may wonder what happens when you mute an email in Gmail. When you mute a conversation, it gets automatically archived and won’t appear in your inbox. And when you unmute, the email reappears in your inbox, and you start receiving notifications. With this understanding, let’s dive into the steps. How to Find Muted Emails in Gmail Now that you understand what happens when you mute a mail, it is time to find the muted emails before unmuting them....

While iPhone and iPad offer a pretty decent system of auto-updating apps, you can also manually update them. Whichever route you choose, this guide can help you out as we have covered all possible ways. Let’s begin. How to Automatically Update Apps on iPhone and iPad iPhone and iPad usually have automatic app updates turned on by default. However, in lieu of saving data, battery, or while troubleshooting some issues, it might have been disabled....

A large number of users, concerned about the junk and spam emails websites send, will appreciate this feature. Besides, this is quite a big step towards email privacy, and we’re sure it will substantially increase online privacy. Read more to know what it is and how to use it on any device. What Is DuckDuckGo Email Protection Service When you visit a website requiring signup, you must provide your email address....

Since Google Calendar doesn’t have an official app for Windows, using the Windows Calendar app is your best option. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps involved in syncing and using your Google Calendar with the Calendar app on Windows 11. So, let’s get right to it. How to Sync Google Calendar With the Windows 11 Calendar App Instead of refering to two calendars, you get the entries of Google Calendar in the Calendar app on Windows 11....