These tips will help you get more stuff done faster, make you more productive, and allow you to get more from Slides. Let’s begin. Note: I’ve used a dark theme extension for Google Chrome and that’s why the screenshots have a dark background. 1. How to Change Theme in Google Slides You can change both background and themes in Google Slides. The later comes with a preconfigured set of background images, fonts, layout, and colors....

While we need our cables, having a huge mess as a result is not required. There are a few DIY ‘hacks’ you can employ to help manage your cables but you may find it necessary to purchase some accessories to aid in your pursuit of an uncluttered desk. The following 12 accessories are a good place to start and will stop you from feeling ill every time you look at your mismanaged desk....

Yeah, smartphone or computer accessories are essential in the day-to-day life. But it’s also true that a majority of these accessories are expensive. 1. Buddy Selfie Flash If your Android smartphone is one which lacks a selfie flash, then worry not, we have a nifty trick to solve the problem of dark selfies. Say Hi to the Selfie Flash. This external flash with a 16 LED bulbs is light and can be carried easily in your pockets....

A while back, we dealt with the various Google Drive syncing issues on Windows. And this time, we shift our focus to Google Drive on macOS. If the Backup and Sync client on your Mac gives you trouble while syncing files and folder to or from Google Drive, then here are the best fixes that can help set things straight. 1. Pause/Resume You can resolve most Google Drive sync issues simply by pausing and resuming the Backup and Sync client....

What if I tell you that you can configure your mobile to take silent selfies every time someone enters a wrong password or PIN? It would be amazing, right? A way you can send the location of the device along with the photos of the intruder to your email address without alerting the person. If you think about it, these apps can also help you find lost or stolen phones....

If you have updated your iPhone to iOS 13, Safari won’t show the option to launch sites in desktop mode in its usual location any longer. That isn’t surprising considering the various features that Apple has moved around in other native apps as well — the missing Updates tab in the App Store comes to mind. But instead of simply having its Request Desktop Website option relocated, Safari has also gotten a whole lot better in terms of flexibility....

It might be difficult to answer that question right away before diving in and seeing what each service offers. Even then, if you just scratch the surface, they probably feel extremely similar. So check out this list of some features in Apple Music you probably didn’t discover or learn about right away. A little perspective goes a long way. Listen to Apple Music Without Using Cellular Data One of the biggest drawbacks of switching to a streaming service from just listening to music stored locally on your device is that streaming music eats through your data for breakfast, lunch and dinner....

However, if you really want to make the most of your Mac, nothing stops you from hunting around for some more apps. This is what we’ve done – and we’ve found for you three applications that are not only great, but that are actually free and ready for you to download. Let’s take a look at each of them. You’ll definitely find one you like. 1. Notational Velocity Trying to describe Notational Velocity as a simple note-taking app for Mac would be a great understatement....

Thankfully, with its latest release of OS X (Mountain Lion), Apple provides some tools for Mac users to fight back against spam. Let’s see how to use them. Using Your Mac’s Built-in Spam Filter While the Mail app’s built-in spam filter usually comes enabled by default when you set up Mail, it is always advised to double check this setting. To do this, simply open Mail’s Preferences panel and click on the Junk Mail tab....

Add another feature like a lightweight and slim form factor, and you’ve got the ‘almost’ perfect device on your hands. But, lightweight laptops with touch screen displays are a little expensive than some of their counterparts. However, if you still want to go ahead, here are some of our best recommendations. But first, Take a look at these cool verticals laptops stands for deskProtect the content on your monitor with these nifty privacy screens...

The Pixel 7 has a flat display which makes it easy to find a good tempered glass screen protector to prevent the display from shattering upon impact. While there are several options, we’ve compiled a list of the best Pixel 7 screen protectors that you can buy to protect your new phone. Before we get to the screen protectors, though, here are some other articles that may interest you:...

The best part about DisplayPort connections is that the higher bandwidth ensures almost no compression, especially when it comes to high-resolution content. So, if you have a duo of 4K monitors and an equally powerful laptop that you want to connect, check our recommendation for the best USB-C docking stations with DisplayPort. But before that, Here are the best Dis­play­Port 1.4 cables that you can buyLooking for HDMI to Dis­play­Port adapters?...

Certain situations warrant you knowing the size of the RAM on your PC. One such situation is when you need to know if your RAM size is large enough to accommodate the running of apps with large memory consumption. When your system slows down, you may also need to figure out your RAM size, and you aren’t sure of the cause. Here are different ways to check your RAM size....

This article will talk about 4 sites that can help you make free or very cheap international calls. Of course it’s mostly through VoIP, and of course there are many more such services available. But these are the ones I found that worked well. Lets check them out. Evaphone Evaphone (now discontinued) is a simple, no-frills service that makes use of VoIP to offer 2 free international calls and the rest at very cheap rates....

Like everyone else, I did some research and downloaded a handful of apps because I like data-based progress tracking. After trying Nike Run Club for a while, I decided to try RunKeeper and Strava and found the latter to be a better option. So, I found some apps that can transfer runs from RunKeeper to Strava. If you have been using RunKeeper for a while, you will have quite a few achievements to show off....

The app is pretty much like Instagram when it comes to style and navigation. You can either select photos from your phone gallery or snap one instantly to get started. But there are a few tips that you can keep in mind to get the most out of the app. 1. Don’t Use Prisma’s Built-in Camera Prisma’s built-in camera lacks HDR, night mode, white balance correction and manual mode. All you can do with the Prisma’s camera is turn the flash on or off....

Adobe Spark is an easy-to-use tool for creating eye-catchy images to share on social media. But, if you’re looking to get out of the Adobe ecosystem, here are some fantastic free Adobe Spark alternatives that you can check out. 1. Canva Canva is often compared with Adobe Spark and is a worthy alternative. The service has over 55 million monthly active users and gives access to over 75 million stock images....

It’s super stylish (although a total iPhone X rip-off) and a heavy performer. We understand that as a new phone owner, you want to keep the Note 5 Pro in a pristine condition. To help you out, we have rounded up some of the best cases and covers available online as of now. Let’s check’em out! 1. LOFAD Redmi Note 5 Pro Back Cover LOFAD is generally known for its amazing transparent back covers....

And when it comes to Firefox, we needn’t wait for the implementation from Mozilla, since tens of different extensions make it possible. These extensions for dark mode not only give a pleasant dark tone to your browser. More importantly, they are pleasant on the eyes and makes late night browsing a pleasing experience. If you are looking for the best dark mode or night mode extensions for Firefox, here are a few that you should certainly consider....

The concept of tracking time was created to counter this issue. Time tracking software can go a long way in helping you understand how many hours you are devoting to each task, and which of these tasks are actually important. Open source time tracking software come in different flavors and while some are paid, most are free. We are going to look into free and open source time tracking software that have the essential features....