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But Facebook Paper is different. It’s like a lab experiment from scientists who just got state of the art equipment, a piece of art by someone not burdened by the legacy of the past. For me, Paper is an app that made Facebook interesting again, something that went dull in the last few years. How It Works Paper is a total re-imagination of Facebook’s mobile apps. The signature endless vertical scroll has been replaced with horizontal pages you flick through....

Hola, a new kid on the block, aims to help you access apps and sites not available in your country in just a single click. The really cool thing about this tool is that unlike most such services which come with restrictions and ads for a free account, Hola is completely free to use with no bandwidth limit. So let’s see how to use Hola on our desktops and phones....

But then I don’t share my laptop with anyone. A luxury I suspect is not widespread around the world. Thus, Chrome released an easy way to switch user accounts and to start a guest session. Let’s see what it’s all about and how we can get rid of it if required. Meet the New Account Switcher If you’re running the latest stable version of Chrome, you’ll see the Account Switcher on the top right....

But let’s face it, you can only subscribe to so many podcasts. And because of the way podcast clients work, it’s not easy to just download a particular episode from a podcast without subscribing to the whole feed. If you’re active on Twitter or places like Product Hunt, you run across links to episodes you want to listen to without having to subscribe to the entire podcast. For me, this is usually the case with interviews of internet personalities I follow on Twitter....

However, when you are using a public computer where you cannot install software, or you are in a hurry and in no mood to install an app on your computer, these tricks don’t look appealing. Therefore today we are going to share a better way to download videos from most of the popular video sharing services without installing any application on your computer. All you would require is the latest version of Java Runtime Environment installed on the system, which most computer users already have....

However, with so much space to spare, we tend to get careless at times. While there are many options available to manage cloud space when it comes to Windows and Mac, organizing on the go was challenging until few days back. Now with a simple app called Unclouded for Android, one can better analyze the content on a cloud storage account, and hence optimize the usage remotely. So let’s go ahead and install Unclouded on our Android device and see how it can help in freeing up unnecessary space....

So, how can you be completely sure all the information on your Mac’s hard drive is truly gone and impossible (or nearly impossible) to retrieve? There are a couple of ways of doing so. Just read along to learn how. Erasing Your Mac’s Hard Drive: Method 1 This method is a classic one: Delete all your information using a multi-pass approach. This ensures that every unit of storage in your Mac’s disk is overwritten with new data....

That’s an often repeated complaint tech troubleshooters have to contend with. Noobs and the technically disinclined expect a magic wand to come and do the job for them. Could it be Soluto, the well-reviewed one-stop solutions that aims to speed up your computer? We also took a look at it when we spoke about how Soluto Analyzes Windows Startup to Give You a Faster Computer. We are taking a look again because quite recently Soluto introduced a few ‘changes’ aimed to make the PC speed up solutions and PC management more user-friendly....

According to a report by Korean news outlet ETnews, the smartphone manufacturer will be showcasing two prototypes — one with an inward folding screen imitating a book and another with an outward folding display. These devices won’t be showcased to the public but will only be shown to a selected few in a closed-door invite-only event during the MWC. With this limited invite-only unveiling, Samsung will be looking forward to anticipating the market response in case they go out for a public unveiling of the prototype at a later stage....

Fast startup isn’t an ideal solution for every scenario. And there may be times when you want to disable this feature. Let’s look at some of the most common reasons you might want to turn off fast startup on your Windows 11 PC. Why Should You Disable Fast Startup on Windows The fast startup feature shortens boot times but that comes at a cost. It prevents your PC from shutting down entirely, you may have difficulty installing Windows updates at times....

Forget comparing and contrasting different software, subscription plans, and feature sets. We’re rounding up the top five essential online software that practically any startup can benefit from. It starts with Taskworld. 1. Taskworld Taskworld is a complete solution for managing and distributing tasks. Visual task boards provide everyone with an easy grasp on what they need to do, how to do it, and when to complete it. You can assign tasks to one or several people, plus include details like file attachments, a due date and tags....

Viewing a group of notifications is way easier where notifications are clustered app-wise to help you check the important emails, events, and messages first. Whether the notification problem on iPhone is limited to a particular app or system-wide, we’ve compiled a list of possible solutions to fix the notification issues on the iPhone for good. So, let’s begin. 1. Restart iPhone Sometimes, a minor software glitch might be the reason why notifications are not working on iPhone....

eViacam is a software that can replace your mouse. It helps in moving the pointer with your facial gestures and requires a webcam to work (obviously). It is an open source software which comes free of cost and it’s fun. So lets check it out. Download and install the 2.55 MB software on your PC. If your webcam works correctly, on opening the application you will get a window that pops up with your webcam picture....

Just the monetary value of these devices should be enough cause of concern if this were to happen to any of us, but if we also consider the sheer amount of personal, sensitive information that an iPhone or iPad (or any other smartphone or tablet for that matter) carries, then in most cases they will be considered priceless by their owners. This is only natural of course, since the average person uses his/her smartphone and tablet for:...

Though the market has shifted again to smaller devices, there’s still a certain percentage of Indian consumers who are smitten by large screen phones. And Xiaomi has attempted to cash into this opportunity with the Xiaomi Mi Max 2. The Mi Max 2 is the refined version of the first generation Mi Max, with its polished design, humongous battery life and a focus on multi media tech. But what sets it apart is its pricing....

You may have seen it in the Settings but never really used it. Well, it’s a powerful feature with many benefits. Here, we shall dive deep into the WhatsApp Archive feature and cover the frequently asked questions about it. 1. What Happens When You Archive a Chat If you have used the Archive feature in Gmail or Instagram, then you should be familiar with it. In WhatsApp, archiving a chat results in the same thing — the chat disappears from the main window where the conversations appear....

While this might seem like a recipe for chaos, it’s also an opportunity to fine tune your music experience just the way you like it. And thanks to Android’s open nature, that’s not so hard. Below we’ll discuss an awesome way to look up lyrics, how you can ask Google Now voice search to play you songs, how to customize the equalizer to your taste, and control playback using the volume and headset buttons....

However, smart ceiling fans with light are expensive, and the best ones with Alexa or Google Assistant integration will set you back by several hundred bucks. Nevertheless, they play a huge role in simplifying your life. So if you are up for it, here are some smart ceiling fans with light. But before that, take a look at these smart home gadgets, Here are the best renter-friendly smart home gadgets that you can buy Smart plug vs smart outlet: Which is better for your smart home Take a look at these smart locks that work with Google Home...

Docks with Power Delivery feature charges the host laptop using the same USB-C connector and doesn’t need an additional charger. Here, the USB-C cable acts at the bridge between the dock, peripherals, and the host laptop by transmitting both power and signal. While most notebooks and compact laptops can do with a power output of 60W, though some power-hungry laptops need a little more. So, if you are in the market looking for good docking stations for laptops with USB-C Power Delivery, here are the best ones....

With smart power strips, you get the option of removing multiple smart plugs and replace them with a single strip. Apart from a unified control, you also get more free electrical outlets at your disposal. Get the advantage of fast charging with these pow­er strips with USB‑C Pow­er Deliv­eryThinking of investing in a smart lock? Here are the top smart locks with key­pad 1. Sipailing Smart Power Strip Total Outlets: 3USB Ports: No...