Tips n Tricks

Oppo N1 review: The giant CyanogenMod smartphone delivers with an impressive 13MP rotating camera

2013-12-10T16:36:00.002+05:30

The N1 is the first Oppo handset to come with CyanogenMod pre-installed. Just as the Nexus line is heralded by many as the epitome of stock Android, many hope that Oppo’s latest flagship handset will emerge as the bastion for Cyanogen Inc‘s popular and custom Android firmware....

Codecademy: Hour of Code app for the iPhone lets you learn basic programming anytime, anywhere

2013-12-10T16:15:00.001+05:30

Mobile apps thrive when they allow the user to check, explore or experiment with content in short bursts. Codecademy, meanwhile, is renowned as one of the best ways to learn programming languages such as Python, Ruby and JavaScript. A full suite of interactive lessons are available on the Web, but until now it was an experience that required an extensive amount of time and dedication....

Google now lets you create your own Street View maps using Photo Sphere or your dSLR camera

2013-12-10T15:45:00.000+05:30

Google has unveiled a new way to allow anyone to create their own personalized Street View map of their location. The company states in a blog post that a Street View experience can be created just by using photos taken from either Google’s Photo Sphere technology or a dSLR camera.....

How to Hide Last Seen on Whatsapp in Android,Iphone

2013-11-07T17:33:00.001+05:30

Whatsapp one of most downloaded Android app.I am sure if you are a smart phone user then you might also be usingWhatsapp.One survey tells that more then 1 billion whatsapp messages are sent daily.

Whatsapp offers a excellent feature last seen option.It will let you know whether the person on other side checked your message or not.Actually this is a best feature but now a days it has becoming trouble for many people.Yes if you want to skip chatting.....

How to Creat you Own Portable Apps with Cameyo

2013-11-07T17:23:00.004+05:30

Before you read this post do you know what actually portable apps are? and how they are useful in daily life? If not continue reading the below paragraph. If you know you can directly jump to 3rd paragraph on creating your own portable apps.

Portable apps are those which can run directly from Your pen-drives without any installation on any operating system. This lets you to use your favorite app or software on any PC which you don't have sufficient rights to run the app or software on that system.Portable apps can also save lot of your time in installing and running the apps on the system you don't own.Now lets see How you can create your own portable apps.

10 Productivity Apps For Your Mac-Based Home Office

2013-09-21T10:00:00.000+05:30

If you work at a home-based office like I do, you no doubt spend a significant amount of time getting things done on your Mac. While I have already written about the advantages of using a standup desk, there are also several important and general productivity apps for Mac, for almost any type of workflow you engage in.

Though there is no robot application (yet!) that can do all the work for me, the following are 10 of the most useful free or low-cost productivity apps that I use on a daily or regular basis. These applications not only save me time but in many cases help me work more efficiently.

The All New Evernote Web Clipper 6 for Chrome

2013-09-16T12:02:00.005+05:30

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From the mind-blowing to the mundane, our daily web routine is packed with moments of inspiration and learning. In the span of a few minutes, we may discover a new design direction, plan our next vacation and make progress on research. Each of these activities is important and needs to be captured, but sometimes simply saving isn’t enough. You may want to add your own thoughts to the saved pages or share your findings with friends.

That thinking led us to completely redesign our popular Evernote Web Clipper for Chrome. It’s all new, super powerful and amazingly simple. Let’s take a look.

New users: Get the Evernote Web Clipper 6 for Chrome »

Existing users: The extension will update automatically.

If you don’t use the Chrome browser, we recommend getting it. Install Google Chrome »

Power Up Your Mac With Advanced BetterTouchTool Automations

2013-09-05T01:00:00.000+05:30

I started using BetterTouchTool back in 2011, and since then it has become one of the top three Mac applications (the other two are Keyboard Maestro and TextExpander) for boosting my productivity and streamlining my workflow.

BetterTouchTool is a free application that allows you to use finger gestures with your Magic Mouse, MacBook Trackpad and Magic Trackpad to activate keyboard shortcuts, move and resize windows, launch applications and URLs, select windows, and add functions to applications.

Please Check an overview of BetterTouchTool’s main features and how to get started using it. Though BTT can be used by any Mac user, it does require some time to setup and configure gestures that you can remember and are not awkward to use. The following tips will help users who are familiar with the app get more out of some of its more advanced features.

Automate Everything On Your Mac with Keyboard Maestro [Mac]

2013-09-04T00:30:00.001+05:30

I’ve written several articles about Mac automation, including a MUO Automation Guide on how to get started with Apple’s Automator and the built-in OS X features for creating smart folders, playlists, albums, and mailboxes. But next to the application called Hazel, which I also recently reviewed, the classic automation program Keyboard Maestro ($36.00) is my most used application for getting things done on my Mac. You can download it for a 30-day free trial.

For what it does, Keyboard Maestro for Mac is modestly priced, and in my experience very reliable. Keyboard Maestro is similar to Automator in which you set up macros to perform tasks and steps that you perform manually. For example, almost any steps you take – to launch, hide, or quit applications; open folders and files; download webpages; input copied text; rate iTunes songs; email a family member; copy or paste a URL – can be done faster by Keyboard Maestro.

Hazel – Performing Tasks On Your Mac So You Don’t Have To

2013-09-04T00:30:00.000+05:30

A classic third-party application called Hazel is one of my personal automation assistants that works in the background, requiring no keyboard shortcuts and mouse clicks on my part.

Hazel is an automation program that essentially goes into action when files are added or changes are made to designated folders. Automator includes similar functionality, but Hazel is much easier to use and faster on the draw. I have Hazel rules that automatically open new applications added to my Applications folder, change the file size of screenshots, automatically clear off files on my desktop after a certain period of time, and move PDF files in my Downloads folder to a designated folder in my Dropbox account (more about Dropbox here.)

Hazel costs $25, but you can download it for a free 14-day trial to discover just how useful it can be.

5 More Productivity Apps for Your Mac-Based Home Office

2013-09-04T00:00:00.000+05:30

When your Mac is the hubbub of your home office, you want to outfit it with productivity tools that actually make you, well, productive, more efficient, and maybe a little faster at what you do. I introduced my first list of Mac productivity tools back in April, and in between that time, I’ve also written about powerful automation programs like Keyboard Maestro, Hazel, andBetterTouchTool.

Today I will be highlighting another set of tools I regularly access. They each have a single purpose that makes them practical and easy to use for most Mac-based home office activities. All of them, except QuickCursor, can be downloaded from the Mac App Store.

How to Easily Root, Unroot and Unlock any Nexus Device

2013-09-03T00:30:00.002+05:30

The great thing about the Nexus devices like the Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 is that they’re easily upgradable, they’re free of any bloatware provided by vendors and carriers, and they’re made to be tinkered with. Google knows that nerds would want to get customize devices like that, so they don’t try to get in the way of such actions — the bootloader on Nexus devices is easily unlockable, which opens up a world of possibilities with the effort of a single command. Depending on your own needs from your Nexus device, there are a few ways of rooting, unrooting, and unlocking the device.

Get Creative And Make Your Own Maps With Custom Layers On The New Google Maps

2013-09-03T00:30:00.001+05:30

With Google unveiling a completely revamped Maps, now available to all, creating your own maps has become easier than ever. You can create private and public maps, share the maps with specific individuals, add descriptions to locations, and choose from several map styles and appearances.

The new Google Maps features makes map creation easier than ever, and with Google’s solid sharing settings, you have complete control over who sees the maps, who can add items to the maps, or if you prefer, you can simply keep the maps completely private.

Getting Started....

10 Advanced Tips & Tricks For Google Forms

2013-09-03T00:30:00.000+05:30

If Google Forms is not yet your go-to form maker, it’s time for us to change your mind. You may think you know everything there is to know about Google Forms, but thanks to Google’s use-it-and-you’ll-work-it-out attitude, perhaps you don’t. There are a lot of powerful tools hidden away in places you may not ever find unless you know what you’re looking for. We’re here to make sure you know all the top tricks of Google Forms.

If you’ve been using Google Forms for the occasional survey, you may already know a fewgreat reasons to use Google Forms over the competition. However, you may still be unaware of some of the most powerful tools it offers. Here’s how you can do some of the more interesting things with Google Forms...

9 IFTTT Hacks To Superpower Your Life With Google Calendar

2013-09-02T00:30:00.000+05:30

IFTTT is a great way to superpower and automate your life. From saving and making money, to organizing your social life and automating you Facebook Page; with your iPhone, or even with your own IFTTT recipes, there are endless ways you can use IFTTT to make your day better.

Your calendar is a big part of your productivity, and managing it right can make the difference between being organized, arriving on time and remembering your tasks, and being late, forgetting to do what you’ve promised, and arriving soaking wet to the office because you didn’t know it will rain. The right IFTTT recipes can help you take charge of your Google Calendar, and make it perform feats you didn’t know were possible. Use them.

Has Someone Used Your PC? 3 Ways to Check

2013-09-02T00:00:00.000+05:30

The keyboard is misplaced. Someone left some food crumbs on your desk. Your monitor is tilted at an odd angle. You know someone has been using your computer, but you don’t have any evidence to nail down the culprit. Or do you?

The truth is that the person who used your computer not only left behind crumbs of evidence on your desk, but they’ve also likely left crumbs of evidence on the computer itself, without even realizing it. No matter what someone might have done on your PC, the fact is that nearly everything you do leaves some kind of trace on a computer. You just need to know where to go in order to find that evidence.

Some of the things that can leave tracks include restarting a computer, attempting and failing to log into your Windows account, launching applications, browsing the Internet, opening files and more. In this article, I’m going to show you all of the first places you should immediately check if you suspect someone has been using your computer behind your back, without your permission....

Create Survey Forms With Style Using Typeform Beta

2013-09-01T15:53:00.000+05:30

I have used Google Forms to post quick surveys and collect contact information for various purposes. As part of the Google Drive suite of tools, Google Forms is convenient and pretty easy to use. There are similar online form creation services that are just as good, but none as far as I can tell are as stylish as the new Typeform form creation and data collection service, available for free at the beta level.

Typeform survey forms can be as simple or complex as you need, but what makes them unique is how the service allows you to make use of stylish designs and graphics to produce a survey or data collection form that is actually appealing to responders. The site provides a collection of sample forms for surveys, quizzes, ratings, contests, and simple data collection.

Can You Really Get A Good Performing Gaming PC For Under $1000?

2013-09-01T15:43:00.000+05:30

Computer games are not as difficult to run as they once were, but they’re still among the most demanding tasks most users will ask of their PC. An inexpensive desktop or laptop still has little chance of running the latest-and-greatest, so would-be PC gamers have to ask themselves; how much can I, and should I, spend?

For many the $1000 mark is an important cut-off. Computers under this are generally considered affordable, even “mainstream,” while those exceeding it are looked at as luxurious items. The average selling price for a PC has meandered between $500 and $600 for the last five years, so even $1000 is a stretch for most buyers. But can you really buy decent gaming PC for less than a grand?

Android security apps that don‘t drain your device‘s battery

2013-08-31T23:35:00.000+05:30

If you've been thinking about installing a mobile security tool for your Android phone or tablet but you're worried about the impact it may have on your battery, the folks at AV-Comparatives have some good news for you. They tested 16 different mobile antivirus apps, and none of them seriously drained the battery.

AV-Comparatives tested 16 different products, including some of the most reputable names in mobile security like Lookout, ESET, Sophos, Kaspersky, Trend Micro, F-Secure, and Avast!, among others. They put each suite through its paces, testing to see if it caught all of the over 3,000 malware applications they tried to slip past it, and how much battery drain each app was responsible for. Maximum PC explains: ...

Facial recognition: Facebook may use profile photos

2013-08-31T23:16:00.000+05:30

Facebook is considering incorporating most of its 1 billion-plus members' profile photos into its growing facial recognitiondatabase, expanding the scope of the social network's controversial technology.

The possible move, which Facebook revealed in an update to its data use policy, is intended to improve the performance of its "Tag Suggest" feature. The feature uses facial recognition technology to speed up the process of labeling or "tagging" friends and acquaintances who appear in photos posted on the network.

Make Money With Yahoo Bing Contextual Ads Network - Review

2013-08-31T20:02:00.001+05:30

Today, I'm going to introduce you and review Yahoo Bing Contextual Ads Network which is the best alternative to Google Adsense. This network is especially for those who are tired of getting disabled again and again by Google Adsense. It is true that Google Adsense is strict in their policies and we should not depend only on Google Adsense. There are also thousands of alternative networks which we can use and Yahoo Bing Ads is also one of them. I will strongly recommend to everyone to give a try to Yahoo Ads if you're unable to use Google Adsense. Well, So now it's time to discuss the main thing about this post. Let's get started.

Yahoo Bing Contextual Ads Network

Yahoo Bing Contextual Ads Network is a good network for advertising for both Publishers and Advertisers. Publishers can generate revenue with it while Advertisers will get their brand into the next level. We'll specially discuss this for Publishers as the title of the post shows that. This is one the most popular PPC [ Paid Per Click ] click which is being used by million of people around the world. If you've a good blog or website and want to monetize it then you should give a try to this network. Because, it has more great and unique features if we compare it with Google Adsense. So here I'm going to explain that how can we use it and get paid.

Facebook Launches Tool for Creating Embedded Posts

2013-08-19T15:34:00.003+05:30

Update: I had previously shared a workaround for embedding Facebook posts in your website but looks like you no longer need it as Facebook has officially launched the code generator for embedded posts at developers.facebook.com.

Just paste the URL of a Facebook post, hit the “Get Code” button and pick the HTML5 version of the embed code. Also, the warning on the Facebook page still says that “embedded Posts are currently available to a handful of news publishers” but it can be ignored as the generated embed code works just fine for any public post shared on Facebook.

You may see this sample webpage that uses Embedded Posts from Facebook though that profile hasn’t been approved for embedded posts yet.

How to Make your Mobile Screenshots Look Awesome

2013-08-19T15:25:00.001+05:30

iPhone, press the Home & Sleep buttons and the screenshot image will be saved instantly. On an Android device, press the Volume Down & Power button simultaneously to capture whatever is currently on your screen. And in the case of Windows Phone 8, press and hold the Start and Power buttons at the same time to take a screenshot.

It’s easy to capture screenshots on mobile devices but let’s do a quick recap. If you have an

That’s a raw screenshot saved in your camera roll but you also need to add the hardware frame around your screenshots so that the captured images appear more realistic and provides better context to the viewer.

The Easiest Way to Host your Website on Google Drive

2013-08-19T15:17:00.003+05:30

If you are looking for a place to quickly host your websites but don’t have access to any web server, Google Drive is a great alternative. You can use Google Drive to host basic websites or even complex JavaScript based web apps. You may publish any kind of static content* on your website including HTML pages, images, CSS, icons, audio and video files.

Google Drives serves your website over HTTPS and thus can be be used for hosting custom Facebook Pages since Facebook requires that custom pages are only served over secure HTTP.

Feedly, Reviewed: What Makes It Such A Popular Google Reader Replacement?

2013-07-28T00:00:00.001+05:30

Now that Google Reader is but a distant memory, the fight for the future of RSS is truly on. One of the most notable products fighting the good fight is Feedly, a powerful RSS reader about which David Pogue of the New York Times quipped, “Feedly is what you needly.” We’ve reviewed Feedly’s Firefox add-on, and even its iOS app way back in 2011.

Google Reader wasn’t an app or an add-on: It lived purely on the Web, so today I’ll be looking at Feedly Cloud, a browser-based RSS reader that requires no external tools to use. We first reported about it as it went live on June 19, but now’s the time to take a good, long look at it.