Songbird is a media player available for Windows and Mac OS X. It aims to be a free and open application that works well with all modern devices and services. This is illustrated in the first time you launch songbird, when it asks you if you want to install other add-ons, such as Last.fm or the 7digital Music Store. It’s great to see it differentiate itself from other media players like Windows Media Player or iTunes in this regard....

Here, I’ll show how you can password protect your disk drives and keep your sensitive data safe. So, without further ado, let’s dig in. Hide Disk Drives in Windows So, the software we are going to explore today is Hidden Disk. In the past, we had shared with you how you can hide a secret partition in your USB flash drive. But, today using Hidden Disk I’d like to show you how to hide disk drive and it’s content....

Although cases of ransomware on Android devices are very rare at the moment, Google has long been applying preventive methods to protect users from this threat and has added additional security features on Android Nougat to fight against it. Ransomware is a form of malware that encrypts media, document and other files on the target device and access to those files is only granted once the attacker’s ransom demands are met....

The browser itself wouldn’t be a problem. But it’s loaded with ads and awful newsfeed. Accidentally swiping up on the home screen would put anyone to shame. But don’t worry. There’s an easy way to disable the unwanted feature. Let’s see how to remove swipe up gesture that opens Mi Browser on Xiaomi phones. As a bonus, you will also get to read how to disable Mi Browser completely and other amazing tips for Mi Browser....

Both versions of Firefox use the same profile, and since Firefox Nightly isn’t the most stable of browsers with its continuous updates and untested features, the chances of profile corruption is pretty high. And to make matters worse, you also won’t be able to run both versions concurrently alongside each other. Not good when you want to access certain sites that require additional security and stability. Fortunately, you can resolve both issues with little effort by creating a separate profile for Firefox Nightly....

Taking a screenshot on a Windows 10 computer is pretty easy. There are a couple of smart ways to grab screenshots. The image format of a screenshot can also be easily changed (e.g., from PNG to JPG, and vice versa). Converting a screenshot to PDF can be a bit tricky — particularly when you don’t know your way around it. Some do not even know that it can be done....

Evernote organization works in two fundamental ways. You have a single notebook where you store stuff. Or you have a stack of notebooks (sometimes referred to as nested notebooks). You can think of them as files and folders but with notes. You should do your best to organize and save content in relevant files and folders, especially make use of the Tags feature. But the best way to extract information from Evernote is the search bar....

One extremely handy feature of the Health app is the digital ‘Medical ID’, which provides important health-related information from the user for anyone to access in the event of an emergency. For this entry, let’s see how to set up your Medical ID and use it on your iPhone in case of an emergency. Setting Up Your Medical ID First, start by opening the Health app on your iPhone. At the bottom of the screen you will see four different options....

The meeting duration function is useful for those who want to keep track of time for a Zoom meeting. For example, teachers can look at the duration for 30 minutes or 45 minutes and then call off today’s lecture on Zoom. You can also keep a tab on how long the Zoom conference is going. By default, Zoom doesn’t show the meeting duration in the app. You need to enable the option from the Settings app....

Being part of several interest-driven Telegram groups, you’re bound to make friends with people who might struggle with typing in proper English. Telegram’s new translation feature lets you see translations of messages you’ve received in your non-native language without even leaving the chat window. Here’s how you can take advantage of the feature. How to Turn on Telegram’s Translation Feature Telegram’s translation feature is nested inside the Settings. As a good practice, update the Telegram app on your phone before enabling this option....

So, whether you want to mute a specific user, a channel, a server, or the entire app itself, this guide will walk you through the steps involved in turning off Discord notifications on both mobile and PC. So, let’s start. How to Turn Off Discord Notifications for a User If you only wish to stop receiving notifications from a specific Discord user, you can mute the person by following the steps below....

However, there was still no way a PC user could uninstall the modern apps that came pre-installed with Windows even when he has no intention of using any of them. For example, for me, apps like Mail and Finance hold no significance at all. There’s no option to uninstall these apps directly, but still, Microsoft has provided a way to remove them from the system using the PowerShell menu. So let’s have a look at how we can remove the Modern system apps from Windows 10....

Microsoft hasn’t been very clear regarding the hows and whats of the process. Today we are going to clear some of that air. So let’s begin. The Normal Upgrade Process Weeks before the release, licensed & eligible Win 7, 8 & 8.1 PC users started getting a popup to reserve their copy of Windows 10. If you are one of them, then you don’t have to worry and just wait....

Scheduler Scheduler is located at the top of the IDM window. Clicking on the icon will open the Scheduler window. Under Queues on the left, you have two standard queues. You can create your own by pressing New queue. Each queue has its own page of settings that you can tailor according to your needs. You can set the download start/stop time to a specific day or specific hour. I have set it to start the download at 12 at night and stop the download in the morning....

Let’s look at Reference Functions in MS Excel. What are They? When you want to find a match (not the Tinder kind), you might need to scan a long while in an Excel sheet overflowing with data. But, there are functions that will do the hard work for you, provided you use them the right way. All you need to do is supply the value you’re searching for, a range to search within and an (optional) argument on how to perform the search....

Yep, you can view your friend’s Instagram stories, or even search and follow a hashtag. You can even post images from the web version. However, you can’t check or send a message. And if you’re an avid Instagrammer like me (who has to stare at a desktop the majority of the day), it can turn out to be a huge bummer. Thankfully, all is not yet lost. There are many workarounds in the form of apps and Chrome extensions which can help you view and reply to Instagram DMs from the comforts of your PC....

While you can view saved passwords on your iPhone for apps and online accounts, Apple makes it easy to view your Wi-Fi password with the iOS 16. So you can view saved Wi-Fi passwords directly on your iPhone. That works best if you keep long and complicated password for your Wi-Fi network and don’t need to remember it. So far, Android, Windows, and Apple’s macOS allows you to view the saved Wi-Fi passwords....

Though both these smartwatches look the same at first glance and the most confusing thing is that they are priced the same. Well, almost. So, does that mean both the watches have the same features? Do they have the same feature-set? That’s what we shall attempt to answer in our comparison today when we compare the Huawei Watch GT 2 with the Samsung Galaxy Active 2. As it’s going to be a long one, let’s get started....

iOS 7 Apple added a lot of new features to all of its applications. The curious thing however, is that most of these are might not be too well known, but they can significantly improve how you use your iOS device. Let’s take a look at a couple of really cool, but little-known features of Safari on iOS 7 that you will surely appreciate. Block Specific Websites To Make Browsing Safer If you happen to be the sole owner of an iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch at home and you also are part of a larger family, then there is a high chance of children having access to your iOS devices for either gaming or browsing the web....

Work from home is the new norm these days. The sudden change in the workflow has spiked the demand for work from home tools and accessories such as webcams, routers, microphones, standing desks, and more. They are either out of stock or cost 2x/3x than the original price. Also, a good webcam is crucial for video calls. If your computer doesn’t have one, then you can use your iPhone as a webcam on Windows PC....