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The SmartScreen Filter warning box will tell you that the program you are about to run might be risky and comes with only the OK button which stops the execution of the program. There is a More Info link on the dialog box using which you can launch the program, but most of the users get confused before figuring it out. Moreover, if you have a good antivirus installed on your computer, SmartScreen filter is simply unnecessary and just slows you down....

Why Your Mac Has the Problem in The First Place When you connect to a new wireless network, your Mac asks you by default if you want to remember the wireless network. Once you put in the password and successfully connects, your Mac will connect to the network the next time it sees it. Depending on your situation, that’s not a good idea. If you’re just trying to see if you can get connected to an open network, always uncheck Remember this network....

But of course, there’s need for more. Wouldn’t it be great if you take the basic map from Apple Maps and customize it? Say, save places you want to visit on the next vacation? Tag places around the city? Even share marked places with friends? Check out their saved places? I mean, planning the next outing or the process of moving to a new city would be just much easier, right?...

I love to watch movies on my laptop at night with a tub of popcorn. And a major issue I face while watching a movie is the volume. As I prefer to watch these movies late at night, I have to be sure that I am not disturbing anyone with the loud volume. However, these movies never maintain the volume. The volume goes all soft when two people are talking but in scenes involving violence, the same volume can wake up everyone nearby....

So if you connect your PC or laptop to TV and start watching YouTube videos on Kylo, they would look better than that in Firefox or Chrome. Kylo offers a simple, clutter free and good looking interface. To use this application, you have to install it on your computer. Open the browser and you will see a list of services. You can operate it with the help of wireless mouse or a special mouse known as Loop pointer in-air mouse for PCs & Macs....

When I got the first generation iPad mini close to two years ago, I just picked up a third party cover from the local shop. It was red, my iPad was Space Grey. It looked cool. But it didn’t have a back cover and the magnet was so bad, it almost completely scratched the side of my iPad. Also, I dropped the iPad a couple of times and that resulted in two edges being severely dented....

Many developers have tried to solve this problem and we’ve featured many solutions before. Contact Center is another one. It will take some time to set up but once done, it has the potential to replace the phone and messages app. Contact Center is actually a part of Launch Center Pro, a much bigger and more complicated automation/launcher app. But fear not, Contact Center isn’t nearly as intimidating. How Does It Work?...

Swell (Free) is a news radio app with a collection of online news radios and podcasts spread across various topics. Its prediction engine knows just what to play at a given time. To get an idea of exactly why you should use this app, check out the app promo below. As cheesy as it is, it gets the message across. The New Radio Swell has varied topics for you to choose from....

This app is free from any clutter. Just select the day and date and enter your task by typing the task in the text box and pressing enter button. That’s it. It will show all the entries in a separate column for each day. You can add as many tasks as you want and create your to-do list for the whole week. You could enter activities for each day, drag and drop tasks between days and delete or cross them out once they are completed....

If you’re not already regularly visiting these two sites, let me tell you why you should. On Product Hunt, users submit links to all kinds of new awesome products (apps, services, etc) they’ve hunted (found) on the internet. Others can then upvote them and then comment on them. I’ve found many awesome apps and services via Product Hunt. Hacker News is similar, but it’s a bit more about the hacker culture....

With that in mind, let’s take a look at five things you should know about the Galaxy Note 3 before deciding if it’s the right device for you: 1. Note 3 Hardware: This Thing is an Absolute Beast The Note 3 manages to pack itself into a slightly smaller-sized frame than the Note 2, at 151.2 x 79.1 x 8.3mm and weighing in at 168 grams. But don’t let that fool you, the Note 3 is absolutely filled with great new features and epic hardware....

First, check that your device has a strong cellular network strength or reception. Mobile Hotspot could go off automatically on your Android device if there’s no active cellular or internet connection. Hopefully, the area you’re in has a strong network coverage. You could also try disabling the mobile hotspot and turn it back on after a while. Better still, put your device in AirPlane mode for some minutes and turn it off....

If Facebook Messenger app does not show you recent messages, you may tend to miss out on latest messages. You may even wonder if you have been blocked. Let’s fix Facebook Messenger app not showing messages issue. Before we begin, it’s necessary to check if your phone has an active cellular data connection or Wi-Fi connection to fetch the messages. Also, run a speed test on your mobile device to check for consistent internet connection....

All the listed apps have earned a good reputation over the years and are free to use, but you might have to pay a premium to expand their features and functionality. As you read this article, you will have an overview of what each app offers. Let’s get started. 1. Google Podcasts: Completely Free Podcast App Google Podcasts is the vanilla application to listen to podcasts on Android. While it does not come with a lot of features, it does the job well....

While most accessory brands are just producing generic and not-so-innovative products, there are a few brands that are actually taking the pain to go that extra mile for innovation. We have zeroed in on 5 uber cool smartphone accessories you can buy on Indiegogo, one of the biggest global crowdsourcing platforms. 1. Volterman Smart Wallet You must be wondering why I am talking about wallets in an article on smartphone accessories....

A clear case protects your iPhone without hiding the color on the back of the device. If you’re convinced, here are some of the best clear cases for the iPhone 14 Pro Max you can buy. We’ve included various types of clear cases, so pick the one that’s best suited for your usage. Before we get to the cases, though, here are some other articles you may like: Since Apple doesn’t provide one in the box, here are some of the best iPhone 14 Pro Max chargers that you can buy....

Needless to say, these recipes are only for the Android users who have installed the IFTTT app on their device and activated the Android channels. For your convenience, we have added the IFTTT widgets right in this article that you can use to directly add the recipe to your account and then manage them later from the mobile app interface. Let’s have a look. 1. Keep a Dialed Call Log Backup This recipe will monitor your call logs and will trigger itself each time you dial a number....

Let me take you to the days when our cellular phones were just used to send and receive calls and SMS (remember Nokia 3310 and 3315?) and if at all, there was no signal in the phone, it was as good as a paper weight. So switching off the phone at in flight sounded like a fair deal. As of today, our cellular phones have evolved as smartphones and one can use it for so many purposes to knock the boredom in flights....

But that’s not it; the Uber app also tracks your location when you’re using the app in the foreground, as in, while searching for a cab and booking the ride. The app also tracks your location during the ride, until it ends or is cancelled. According to the company, location tracking enhances safety, customer service, pick-ups and drop-offs. But such tracking has also made the users a bit uncomfortable as it raises security and privacy concerns....

The Science Behind SuperMeat SuperMeat wants to create real meat without harming or killing animals. This would be done using a technology called cultured meat. It would take extremely small tissue samples from an animal like a chicken, grow those cells in a lab-based environment that simulates that animal’s habitat and the process would eventually result in real meat. The company is boasting that this could change the world as we know it by producing meat in a healthier way that’s cheaper too....