However, if you are looking for a secure and encrypted chat solution to talk about sensitive stuff then the popular IM tools might not be your best bet. RetroShare is an free and open source communication platform that allows users to chat and share files with each other over a secure connection. It is based on the f2f (friend-to-friend) protocol which is like a password-protected peer to peer network established between people who know and trust each other....

Today we will take up IM+ for Windows 8. IM+ supports almost all the major IM services, such as Facebook, Skype chat, Google Talk, AOL, Yahoo!, etc. Let’s see how good or bad is this tool and whether it’s worth trying out on Windows 8. Using IM+ on Windows 8 IM+ application can be downloaded from the Microsoft App Store. You will have to search and locate the app there, and then you may download it for free....

How do they stack up against each other? Well, that’s the all-important question that we want to explore. Spec to Spec Besides the fact that the On7 is larger at 5.5-inches and the On5 is smaller at 5-inches, the other major difference is the SoC used. For the On5, we have an Exynos 3475 SoC and the On7 gets a Snapdragon 410. Besides these, both phones have the same 1....

Tabminder is a very simple Chrome extension that has a single purpose – to limit the time you spend on distracting sites like Reddit, Twitter, and Facebook among many others. It gives you the control to set a limit on a site by site basis. When you open the distracting site and start spending time on it, Tabminder will gently remind you the quota of time you have allocated for it....

There are many other uses for slideshows though, and with SlideStory for iPhone, the app’s developers bring a different way to take advantage of this tool. Instead of using this to create a presentation, SlideStory puts you in the director’s chair to create slideshow movies using your photos. Let’s take a more in-depth look at SlideStory and how it works. The first thing to do before creating your slideshow movie, is to select the source of the pictures....

So, which earphones should you buy? Should you trust the old player in the game — Sony? Would you rather go with the new player? That’s what we are going to explore in this post today, as we pit the Sony WF-SP800N against the Jabra Elite 75t, and see which Bluetooth earphones sound better. Let’s get started. But before that, Jabra Elite 75t or the Sam­sung Galaxy Buds Plus? Check out this comparison....

There are many anti-theft apps available for Android to reduce the toll and we have already covered one of them – Avast Anti-theft – a while back. The app worked exceptionally well but had certain shortcomings. It basically worked on SMS-based commands which were too complicated to handle (or remember). Furthermore, as soon as the thief got rid of the SIM card (which is probably the first thing any clever thief would do), all the hopes of recovering the smartphone was lost with it....

Let’s take a better look at Studio Design. Once you start the app, you are greeted with the designs of its users, which you can comment on and “like” just as with any other social network. Interestingly, you can also use others’ designs, but we’ll discuss that later in the article. To create your own design, simply tap the “+” button at the bottom of the screen and select a picture from your camera roll or take one on the spot....

Whether it be a spirit level, a ruler or a compass, you can find an app that will allow you this functionality on your smart device, and more specifically, on Android. But what if you could combine all of these functions or more into a single app? Well there are apps that do that too! Let’s check out some of the best of them out there. 1. Smart Tools Smart Tools is a comprehensive toolbox app for the DIYer/handyman out there....

Plex makes a great media server, not just a media center. The difference is subtle but important. Plex is a great way to store your media on a computer or on NAS and stream it to different computers and devices like the iPad. However, when it comes to viewing media stored on the same device, XBMC is much, much better. If you already have XBMC set up just the way you want on your HTPC, you might be feeling the need for a remote app already....

It’s a frightening affair where notifications eat up the whole screen. And to make matters worse, the status bar runs out of space in its bid to accommodate the app icons. And hey, you can’t clear them up in a single go, what if you miss out on an important one? So, wouldn’t it be a delight to have all the messages neatly lined up in just a single card?...

It means if you have a Windows live account then you can access Microsoft Office web version on your browser now. It lets you create new documents, edit them, share them with friends and much more. The storage space needed is provided by Skydrive. It’s 25 GB in total, which should be sufficient for most of us. Obviously, the web version isn’t as feature-rich and effective as the desktop version but if you use Google Docs and miss the web interface of Microsoft Office then you might consider switching to office live....

However, as overwhelming as it is to get your hands on a new shiny Android device, there are a couple of things that must be done on your new Redmi 5A without fail. 1. Set a Pin or a Password The first thing that must be done is to set the device security lock up. Since the Redmi 5A doesn’t have a fingerprint sensor, we’d have to rely on the three security options available — pattern, PIN or password....

And that’s the reason, we compile a list of new and fresh Android apps every month for the adventure seeker in you. From nifty launchers to helpful apps to find screenshots, we try to cover almost everything. This month’s list is no different. From a cool launcher to a super-helpful productivity app and a uber cool wallpaper app, it packs everything. Let’s get started on the top new Android apps for July 2019....

Earlier, if someone asked for pictures of your products on WhatsApp, you would either share them from your gallery or redirect them to your Instagram page or website (if available). That wasn’t a favorable choice for either the business owner or the customer. That’s because the owner had to keep searching for the pictures of the required product on their phone repeatedly. Similarly, customers hated it when they were asked to check other platforms....

VSCO is a powerful tool that gives a fresh lease of life to otherwise plain images through its brilliantly crafted filters. However, this premier mobile photography app is not just about its filters, it has a bunch of handy tools that can make your photos look really good. In this post, we’ve decided to explore some cool VSCO tips and techniques to make your photos Instagram-ready! Let’s check them out....

However, Files isn’t the most intuitive of apps and, unless you know how to really make use of the various features present, it’s not going to make sense most of the time. Did you know that Files can multitask with other apps, move files between different cloud storages, or save files locally? Well, you’d be surprised to learn what else it does. 1. Don’t Limit Yourself to Just iCloud The Files app looks quite boring with only the iCloud Drive in its list of available locations....

Playing songs, news or being your personal jester — this tiny gadget can easily accomplish a number of tasks, without you having to lift a finger. However, at the end of the day, these are tasks that you’d expect out of a smart speaker by default, especially when it’s made by Google. Thankfully, the Google Home Mini is much more just a smart speaker. If you have bought the Google Home Mini this holiday, here are the best tips for using it productively....

As this is the Black Friday weekend, like everything else, iOS games are also on sale. A lot of them actually. If you don’t want to spend hours looking at reviews of games, comprehending which game to spend your money on, look no further. Below, I’ve highlighted 12 games (and embedded trailers) that are guaranteed to provide long lasting entertainment. And the fact that almost all of them are discounted 50% or more is just the icing on the cake turkey....

When I switched to a stock Android phone, I really missed the standard gallery app. After trying many apps from Play Store, I settled on Simple Gallery. Ahem! Let not the name deceive you. It works on all device such as Mi A2, Google Pixel, Samsung Note series, and many others. Download Simple Gallery App The Simple Gallery app bestows many powerful features with a built-in photo editor. So today, we shall talk about top 13 ways to make full use of the Simple Gallery app....