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Sticky Notes for Ubuntu 1. Microsoft Sticky Notes Microsoft Sticky Notes ain’t the most powerful sticky notes out there but when you have your data locked in, there’s no way moving out. To make it worse, Microsoft doesn’t let you export the data and neither you can access it outside Windows. So, if you are someone like me, who has Windows and Ubuntu on a dual boot and often need to access Windows sticky notes on Ubuntu, then this app is for you....

Best Reading Apps for Children (4 to 8 Years) 1. PalFish Reading – Kid’s Books PalFish is a good app that delivers a personalized reading experience kids. The app has a very interactive interface with a large library of kids books. You can segregate these books by the age group of your child or simply pick one recommended by the PalFish. The home screen features 50 must-read classics that so your kid can quickly begin to read as soon as they open the app....

But, what if you want to remotely access files on your computer? Like browsing files on your home computer from your office laptop or even from your smartphone? We’ve made a list of all the possible ways to remotely access your computer files. Although all the following methods are free, works on almost every platform, and has no bandwidth restrictions, some methods do require the host computer be turned on and connected to the Internet all the time....

So, if you love keeping your Android phone’s look fresh with new Android launchers, then check out these 8 fresh from the oven Android launchers. New Android Launchers You Should Try 1. Evie Launcher One of the fastest growing Android launchers of 2016, Evie Launcher is a simple, functional and a beautiful Android launcher. It revamps every aspect of your Android phone, a new app drawer, new notification style, icons, themes, widgets and much more....

Generally, the internet service providers assign a DNS server to each customer so that they can record your internet activities. Ideally, when you use a virtual private network (or a VPN), your DNS request should be directed to an anonymous DNS server provided by your VPN, and not through your ISP’s DNS servers. However, in some cases, despite being connected to VPN network, the system will continue using default DNS servers; and this is referred to as DNS leaks....

Since we have broached the topic of GIF it is but compulsory to talk about the memes that are built with GIF as the cornerstone. That being said GIF is not something modern and it has been around ever since it debuted in 1987. However, it has only been popular in the recent years. In this segment, we will help you resize the GIF files without actually losing on the quality front....

The Markup tool built into the iOS is fully capable of filling out PDFs and annotation. You can add a signature, draw shapes, enter text, and even scribble in on a document. However, third-party apps offer extra features for pro users if you frequently use the iPhone to fill out PDFs. I’ll list both methods in detail with additional features. 1. Fill Out PDF Forms With Markup on iPhone I recommend using Markup to fill your PDF forms on iPhone because it’s intuitive, has all the necessary tools, and works on all Apple devices consistently....

Xmonad- A Tiling Window Manager Obviously, you can go with the Desktop Environment that suits your style or you can switch to something different which will give you a completely fresh feel and look. We are talking about an entity called ’tiling window manager’ and as the name suggests it arranges the windows in some specific layout. Wait!, if the desktop environment contains its own window manager, why to use a new one?...

1. Coconut Battery Lithium batteries on your MacBook have a limited life and it would eventually degrade to a point where it needs replacement. You can eliminate that ambiguity with Coconut Battery. It’s a tiny utility app that calculates the life of Mac’s battery and shows important info such as cycle count, remaining battery capacity, etc. You can even check your iPhone’s battery by simply plugging the iPhone into your Mac....

How to Create Website Shortcut on Desktop for Chrome 1. Native Method Google Chrome is highly customizable and offers a native way to create desktop shortcuts for websites in few steps. To start, open the Chrome browser and head to the website you wish to create a shortcut for. I have opened Techwiser.com in a new tab. Once you open the website, click on the three vertical dots at the top right corner of the browser....

You want to quickly watch a video lecture to save some time You want to find a particular section in a video when hopping around from point to point is not an option Or let just say, you prefer following a tutorial video in .75x speed, instead of watching the same section over and over again Now, while the web version of YouTube gives you an option to change the playback speed of any videos....

Here is how you can get the most out of your iPhone camera with these apps for shooting RAW images on iOS (iPhones 6s and later models). Read: Best Camera Apps For Android Best RAW Camera App For iPhone and iPad 1. Manual Starting off the list, we have Manual, a solid camera application for noobs and pros alike. Manual, as you might infer from the name, allows extensive manual controls over your iPhone camera letting you tweak everything from exposure and ISO to focus and shutter speed....

Every download manager claims to be the fastest. Hence, in order to test the claim, I downloaded a 2 GB file through all the download managers listed below and noted the time. My laptop was connected to a wireless network where download managers really shine as compared to the wired network. The recorded download time is stated after every download manager’s description. We will compare the speeds and process at the end of this article....

GarageBand Alternatives for Android A lot of hip-hop artists use GarageBand for its live looping feature. This makes it extremely easy for those who don’t have a strong sense of rhythm but still want to create a good beat. We’ve also talked about various beat making apps before, in case you want to get into hardcore beats. 1. Groovepad – Music & Beat Maker Let’s begin with Groovepad which has a similar loop feature as GarageBand....

Read: Top 10 Free macOS Apps to Boost Your Productivity Weather Apps for Mac 1. Weather Dock — Best Weather App for Quick Forecast Weather Dock is an ultra-minimal weather app for Mac. There aren’t many features to talk about the app. But, it provides accurate weather information via Weather Underground. It also has the potential to be a satisfactory weather app. User Interface & Customization As the name says, Weather Dock, primarily works as an icon on the Dock....

Why You Should Not Turn off Microsoft Defender on Windows 10 Don’t worry; we have mentioned some problems with this security tool to validate them side by side. 1. No Third-Party Installation and Zero Cost Although you should not prioritize money over security, pricing plays a vital role for many regular computer users. Keeping that aside, there is another significant advantage of using Microsoft Defender on Windows 10 – you do not have to go through a lengthy installation process....

Read: Top 10 Free macOS Apps to Boost Your Productivity Best Timer Apps for Mac 1. Focus Booster Category: Pomodoro Timer focus booster is an incredibly simpler Pomodoro timer app for Mac. However, despite the simple interface, Focus Booster lets you customize things like the length of the session, break duration, etc. You can also sign in to an account and sync time-tracking data between your macOS, iPhone, and Android....

Add Multiple Photos to One Instagram Story We will share apps for both Android and iOS platform and mark them clearly in the heading. Have fun. 1. Instagram’s Photo Sticker (iOS and Android) In a recent update, Instagram introduced the photo sticker option. It allows you to add multiple photos from your gallery as stickers to one Instagram story. Let’s see how to use this sticker and add multiple photos to one story....

How to Check Battery Health on Windows and Android Before we jump onto the topic, let’s look at a few basic jargon related to batteries. Windows Windows has a native tool called “powercfg” to ascertain your battery’s health. It’s a command-line utility used to generate a detailed report. To run the utility, press the Windows Key + R and type “cmd“. Alternatively, you can also search for cmd in the start menu....

Difference Between Deactivating and Deleting Facebook Account Deactivating a Facebook account is not permanent in nature. It means you are on a hiatus and want to stay away from Facebook. You can always reactivate your Facebook account. All you have to do is sign back in using the same login details. Simple. Note that when Facebook account is deactivated, no one including your friends would be able to search for you or view your timeline....