When you install applications from Google Play (formerly known as Android Market) everything is automated and you don’t get to know where the files are being downloaded, what is the extension of the file and how the installation is being performed. (image credit: Lynn) So as long as you are using Google Play alone to install apps on your Android, you don’t have to worry about a thing. But there may be instances when you want to install an application manually, could be a beta application from developer’s website or maybe your friend transferred it to you over Bluetooth (we will see how to do that in my next post)....

This is what DLC, or Downloadable Content, is about. You can play the game, read about how it ends in the umpteen number of portals dedicated to gaming and still enjoy some more of it. Let’s take a deeper look. The Need for DLC We’ve already seen the impact of increasing user engagement in gaming and a recent study by the Helsinki Institute of Information Technology also proves the correlation between DLC and acquisition of a larger user base....

In addition to that, though, there is quite a neat iOS feature that not many of you might know about and that can be tremendously helpful. With it, you can have your iPhone speak notifications to you (using Siri’s voice no less), which can be tremendously handy in some specific scenarios, like when you are riding a bike, working out or simply whenever you are just to busy to pick up your iPhone....

Google Drive offers up to 15GB of free storage with a Google account. With your phone storage, that’s definitely an add-on with your iCloud’s 5GB free storage. To add Google Drive as a storage location on your iPhone, you need to link it to the Files app on iPhone. Here’s how add and remove Google Drive from Files app on iPhone. How to Add Google Drive to the Files App on iPhone When trying to save a file on your iPhone, by default, the Files app presents you with two options: On My iPhone and iCloud Drive....

You might want to keep the notification tone different for your friends and groups – mostly to know which one is important. This guide will show you how to add custom notification sounds on Telegram. Unfortunately, this feature doesn’t work for Telegram app for the Web users. Add Custom Notifications Sounds to Telegram on iPhone The iPhones users can easily add custom notification sounds. Earlier, you’d need to add Private Chats, Group Chats, and Channels to the Exceptions list....

about Automator and all the different things that it can enable your Mac to do. And among the different aspects of Automator that we discussed before were Folder Actions. Note: While Folder Actions are a part of what Automator is used for, you don’t actually need Automator to use them. Folder Actions are basically scripts that, once created, are attached to specific folders on your Mac, each of which enables unique actions that are triggered every time something happens with that folder, be it adding items to it, removing them, and even when you open, close or move that folder from its original location....

These annoying spam messages can come from not just unknown numbers but also unknown emails. But you don’t have to worry anymore, as this guide will help you easily block spam email addresses from iMessage. The steps mentioned in this guide will permanently help you resolve the issue. Enable Spam Filter First of all, we would like to advise you to turn on Message Filtering on your iPhone. Here are the easy steps to do the same....

That said, Paint 3D, similar to its sibling MS Paint, doesn’t provide a dedicated blur option. So the process is not straightforward, but there are a couple of workarounds. You can use Paint 3D to blur screenshots, extra objects, and even background. Let’s check the various methods to pixelate or blur a part of a photo in Paint 3D on Windows 10. Method 1: Blur With Select Tool In this method, you need to select the area that you want to blur....

Thankfully, you can change the background and remove objects of photos in Snapseed. While most of us usually use Snapseed to enhance the overall look of the image, what’s surprising is that we can use the same tools to change the background. Though it’s a time-taking process and requires a bit of patience, the end results are worth it. Ready? So, here are the necessary steps. 1. Play with the Exposure of the Image Step 1: Give the Image a Makeover Before we get started on changing or removing the background using Snapseed, give the image a makeover by adding a filter....

Microsoft Windows 10 is out since July 2015, yet it still has a long way to go to make the Photos app function properly. Though the Photos app looks crisp initially, it has a clunky UI, confusing menus and controls. Not to forget those absurdly frequent crashes which can get on your nerves real quick. And then comes the problem with the background color. Depending on Windows 10’s system color mode, the Photos app can feature either a black or a white theme....

If you go with Always, you will not be asked again. When you are familiar with the app, and you want it to be your default app, tapping Always comes handy. But sometimes, we accidentally tap Always which results in opening the file in the wrong app. What if the app can no longer support those files or keeps crashing? The same happened with a friend of mine a few days back with the PDF files....

You can either change your name for all Zoom meetings or a single meeting only. We have also covered how to change other participants’ names when you are the host and ways to fix if you cannot change the name. Let’s start in with the computer first followed by Android, iOS, and iPadOS. How to Change Profile Name in Zoom on PC You can change your name before joining a Zoom meeting or during a meeting....

Change Subtitles Color on Desktop Step 2: Click on your profile name at the top-right corner of the homepage. Step 3: Click on the Accounts & Settings option from the drop-down menu. Step 5: Once the Accounts & Settings menu opens, click on Subtitles. Step 6: The Subtitle menu will show you different Subtitle Presets. Step 7: Scroll down to see Your Presets. You will see 3 different presets. Step 8: Choose the Subtitle Preset you wish to edit and click on the Edit button at the bottom right of that preset picture....

Windows themes can change the wallpaper, system sounds, accent color, and even the cursor. The operating system comes with several stock themes to choose from and more can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store. Change the Theme From Windows 11 Settings Changing the active theme only takes a few minutes. Here are the steps that you should follow: Step 1: Open the Windows Settings app. You can do this by opening the Start menu, typing Settings in the search box, and clicking on the app....

But before that, let’s understand if it’s safe to delete cache files. Well, the short answer is yes. Deleting cache from the places mentioned in the article shouldn’t run your Mac into any issues. However, note that some apps store essential files in the cache folders. So, making a copy before deleting the apps will help. Quick Tip: If you don’t want to go through the tedious step-by-step process of clearing the cache from your Mac, we recommend you jump directly to the last method and complete the process using a third-party app....

If you are unfamiliar, a Spotify queue is basically a lineup or sequence of songs in order. In Spotify, when you add a track to your queue, it means that track will be playing next. One thing to note here is that the ‘Add to Queue’ option on Spotify is accessible to premium users, not to free users. That is, a free user can queue the song, but can’t edit or see the queue....

In the navigation bar, hover over the Account & Lists menu. Then click Your Account. Scroll all the way down to the very bottom of the Account page. Here you can see a carousel of “Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations.” Underneath that over on the right, locate the tiny link that says View or edit your browsing history and click it. Here you can see every single product you recently searched for or stumbled upon....

A watermark is an image placed in the background and is slightly faded to not interfere with the text and other elements in the slide. You can place a company logo to deter unauthorized sharing. Either way, there is a way to add a watermark in PowerPoint slides. Let’s begin. Create and Add Watermark to Slides You can add a watermark to individual slides or all slides in PowerPoint at once....

There’s a nifty way to crop an image into a circle (or any shape) in Google Docs. It’s an easy peasy process and barely takes a minute. The idea is to take the aid of the Drawing tool here and then edit the image as per your requirement. How to crop a picture into a circle or square in Google Docs. How to Crop an Image Into a Circle in Google Docs Step 1: Launch Google Docs and open a document....

We all have a bunch of videos on our phones. While I am sure the imagery is lovely, most times, the audio is not up to the mark. Most videos on my phone have stray sounds and noises that seem to steal the magic of the video. Luckily for us, there are a few iPhone apps that allow deleting the unwanted audio from videos. And it’s not rocket science. There are two ways to go about removing the audio track from a particular video on the iPhone....