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upgrading to Windows 8 from Windows 7 using the Upgrade Assistance tool, you are given two options: You could either use the tool itself to upgrade the Windows or create a personal bootable media (DVD/USB drive) to install Windows 8 manually. If you have downloaded and created the ISO file during the upgrade itself, that’s fantastic. However, if you have not made any bootable media during the upgrade but would like to create one now, here’s how it is done....

Microsoft is making headlines with Edge, its new Chromium-based browser. After shelving its in-house EdgeHTML browser, the tech giant finally switched to market-leader Chromium engine to load webpages. With the Windows 10 May 2020 update, the Edge browser becomes the default option in the Windows 10. Microsoft built a set of features, such as better scrolling, Edge collections, etc., over Chromium offerings in Edge to steer away from the direct comparison with Chrome....

Case in point, the all-new MSI Cyborg 15, which packs a wallop in the performance department. Powered by either a 12th-gen Intel Core i5, a 12th-gen i7, or a 13th-gen i7 processor, the machine is one of the most affordable laptops to feature Nvidia’s 40 series of GPUs. Understandably, the laptop has a lot going for it. So, is it worthy of a recommendation? Well, let’s find out in our in-depth review of the MSI Cyborg 15....

We have curated the most frequently asked questions and facts about the OnePlus 6 to help you get a clear picture. As it’s going to be a long one, let’s jump straight in. 1. What Are the Specifications of the OnePlus 6? 2. What Is the Camera Configuration of the OnePlus 6 Camera? 3. What are its Display Specs? The OnePlus 6 sports an Optic AMOLED display set in a 6....

To be very frank, the computers at these cafes are good for nothing. They don’t even have the few necessary applications installed on their systems. It may surprise you but most of them still have IE 6 as their default browser. Luckily, I was saved as I carry my Portable Apps ready USB pen drive along with all my favorite portable applications installed on it. Using Portable Apps not only saves my time but also isolates my work and data from the host computer (in a way)....

The main cause for this is that the Mail app downloads and keeps every email and (most importantly) its attachments and stores them on your Mac for offline viewing. While there are advantages to this approach (like having all your the content on Mail indexed by Spotlight for example), if you are just setting up Mail on your Mac or have already cleaned up all the attachments you don’t need any more, follow these tips to prevent the Mail app from taking enormous amounts of space on your Mac from now onwards....

But which one will prove to outdo the other in performance if you pit them against one another? Let’s find out. Specs Let’s have a quick round-up on the specs of both the processors. Performance: Battle of Cores When it comes to the performance of the Snapdragon 835, it packs Qualcomm’s first fully-custom 64-bit CPU core – Kryo. It packs 8 Kyro 280 CPUs and divides them over performance and efficiency....

The Facebook app is infamous for draining your battery, always running in the background, and causing general havoc. And it has no signs of showing improvement. Even shipping off Messenger to a different app didn’t help. My iPhone 5 runs pretty smoothly. Scrolling Twitter, Instagram, and RSS on it is smoother than on my OnePlus One. But Facebook is the only app that stutters now and then. And I could certainly do with increased battery life....

DRM Refresher Digital Rights Management (DRM) is a necessary evil and a polarizing topic. Whilst some uphold its virtue of protecting the rights of copyright holders, others argue that it’s a hassle for paying consumers to endure. As you don’t really own the songs you have downloaded via Apple Music, you still can’t enjoy them on other devices which don’t have your Apple Music account. This is where NoteBurner iTunes DRM Audio Converter comes in real handy....

Now, this is a beta version so errors and crashes are expected. I’ve mentioned them here. Also, I’ll show what new feature set has been added that might make this app worth using. So, let’s dig in. Official Reddit Android App Review [Beta] So, starting with the login. It didn’t log into my account the first time. I had to tap on Skip for Now and then log in from the settings....

Screenpresso can capture entire screen, region or window. It also shows pixels while capturing any image. It comes with an inbuilt editor which consists of many image editing options such as add shadow effect, drawing border, adding arrows, or blur any image. You can also crop or resize any image. Right click on the Screenpresso icon on a system tray and you will find shortcuts to the available options. For taking a screenshot of a region you have to click on first option that says “Screenshot region”....

Popular messaging service WhatsApp seems to just about nail searching through conversation history, while other platforms like iMessage and Facebook Messages seem to severely lag behind. Fortunately, there are tips and tricks for conversation search in all three of these apps. Facebook Messages As mobile usage keeps climbing, Facebook continues to add features to its Messenger app before adding them to the website. However, search is one area in the app that still significantly lags behind the Facebook desktop website....

Today however, we are going to see how we can add commonly used administrative tools and settings to Start Menu and sort them into different groups along with other apps pinned on the Start Screen to organize things. Cool Tip: If you don’t like the new Start Screen, we have already covered some guides on how to skip the Start Screen and how to get back the old classic Start Menu....

So, it’s only fair that we pit both the photo editing apps against each other and see which one is the real winner. Let the game begin! The Common Features 1. Filters and Presets Of course, the first comparison point has to be about filters, rather how many filters does each app support and how easily accessible are they. Late last year, Google updated its Snapseed app and added a number of filters....

Android to Windows using Wi-Fi , send files and app between two Android devices and also how we can sync files and folders between Android and Windows automatically . The only problem was, a different app was required for each of these tasks. But today we are going to see an app which will combine all of them under a single umbrella. Software Data Cable is an amazing app for Android that can do the aforementioned tasks on your Android using a Wi-Fi network....

It means if you have a Windows live account then you can access Microsoft Office web version on your browser now. It lets you create new documents, edit them, share them with friends and much more. The storage space needed is provided by Skydrive. It’s 25 GB in total, which should be sufficient for most of us. Obviously, the web version isn’t as feature-rich and effective as the desktop version but if you use Google Docs and miss the web interface of Microsoft Office then you might consider switching to office live....

Windows 8 modern apps (formerly known as Metro) and that they can only be installed using Windows 8 Store. If you are a Windows Pro user, you can still download and install desktop apps from any legit source however things are restricted to just store and modern apps for a Windows RT user. Concept of store in Windows 8 is something very new to Microsoft users and many users are having difficulty in getting along....

You can’t enjoy the latest Netflix series or a Disney movie without audio. The sound issue can be due to your TV, home theatre setup, or a software glitch. We will explore all of them. Here’s what you’ll try to fix Android TV sound not working. 1. Use Volume Keys on Remote Maybe your little one got hold of your Android TV remote and tuned down volume levels to zero....

It can be annoying if your Mac suddenly stops connecting to your iPhone or if you’re unable to download the required apps. Well, you don’t have to be bothered for too long as there are some easy fixes for the iCloud connection error. Here’s how you can restore your connection to iCloud and use your Mac to its full potential. 1. Check the iCloud Server Status Before we get to any of the solutions, it’s important to make sure the problem is at your end and not at Apple’s....

Do you want to upload large videos on cloud storage services like Google Drive, OneDrive, or Dropbox? Many also use web tools to edit PDFs, videos, and photos. But if Google Chrome freezes while uploading files on any website? Let’s troubleshoot the problem and get some work done. 1. Close Other Tabs If you have resource-hungry tabs open in the background, they may prevent and crash Google Chrome from uploading large files....