But at the end of the day, how do you distinguish between these two audio formats? Is DTS HD Master Audio better than the slightly older Dolby TrueHD? Or, are the differences too negligible to be noticeable? Well, that’s what we’ll explore as we dive deep into the technicalities between Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio. Since, it’s going to be a long one, let’s get started, shall we? But before that,...
iCloud , with its simple yet inaccessible approach completely forgoes the file structure. Then we have Google with Google Drive and its “share with everyone” approach which is, in turn, very similar to Dropbox’s , another extremely popular platform for sharing files and documents across the web and different computers. As a consequence of having all these services, most likely we all have documents spread across all of them, which can make finding and organizing them quite a chore....
WhatsApp might have led you to believe that SMS (or texts) is on the verge of extinction. This might be partly true in the developed world, where access to internet on your phone is almost omnipresent (these apps need internet to communicate, in case you didn’t know). But in the developing world (which is most of the world), text messaging still plays a vital role in most of cell phone users’ day to day lives....
More importantly, both these fitness trackers are almost priced the same. While Charge 4 will set you back by $150, Garmin’s fitness tracker will cost you around $169.99. That brings us to an important question— is the good old Garmin Vivosport better than the Fitbit Charge 4? Or can the new Fitbit Charge 4 upstage the Vivosport? We will compare the Garmin Vivosport against the Fitbit Charge 4 and find which one is better for your needs....
One suchfeature is the “Swivel View”, which was recently introduced and brought to notice by the official Google Photos blog. Swiveling is the ability to rotate a photo (which is actually a combination of photos, as explained below) by 360 degrees by simply dragging it left or right. The photo does a full circle showing all the angles. You can get a feel of swivel viewing on the original ‘swivel-viewer’ project page (click on the image): Generally speaking, creating an actual 360 degree view effect requires you to snap photos of the same object from numerous closely spaced angles, arrange them all together in proper order and queue them in a fast slideshow mode....
But now with G Cloud Backup for Android, you can enjoy this feature on your droids as well. So let’s see how the app works and how you can take and restore backups using it. Cool Tip: See how you can use avast! Mobile Security to secure your phone and protect it against theft. G Cloud Backup and Restore for Android Download and install G Cloud Backup on your Android phone and launch the app....
The biggest change in Android L is a visual one. Google is calling its new design language Material Design and is using many fancy and complex terms to describe something simple. Elements in Android L will have a sense of space. You’ll know where they came from and where they’ll go. There will be layers, one element on top of other. Floating elements will be clearly marked by drop shadows....
Using the desktop notifications and global hotkey support one can easily keep track of the ‘now playing’ tracks and change it without leaving whatever they are currently working on. Toastify is a nifty app for Windows that can make this possible. Toastify for Windows Toastify comes as a 32-bit installer but can be installed on 64-bit computers as well. The installation is very simple and after you have successfully installed the tool, run it using the shortcut created on the desktop or in the Start Menu....
The problem is, a scan only replicates your old photos, so if you want to really make them look like new you will have to restore them to some degree, a task that might seem daunting but is actually stress-free on a Mac, thanks to great tools like iPhoto. Let’s take a look at how you can get your old, vintage photos to great shape using iPhoto. Adjusting Tones and Colors First, scan and open your vintage photo in iPhoto on your Mac....
And this brings us to a question, how are HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 different from each other? Is it just an incremental update over the old one, or does it bring something new and exciting to the table? Well, that’s what we are going to find in this post today as we see the differences between the DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.1. So, without further ado, let’s get started....
Popular social networking services like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr and many more are already banned by the Great Firewall of China and WhatsApp might soon join the list. The crackdown on VPN services on the Apple app store confirms that the government is looking to control how their citizens use the internet. Following the new cyber security law implemented last month, the government has been on a spree to stop services that they can not really control....
Windows provides an easy option to remove these panes. This post will show you how you can remove them to make the Windows explorer interface clutter free. Open the Windows explorer. You can open it with the help of shortcut keys “Win+E”. Given below is the screenshot of an explorer window having all the three panes activated. Go to Organize –> Layout. Uncheck the panes you want to remove. You may want to retain Details pane because it gives crucial information about the selected file like file size, date of creation of file etc....
For the people in the former camp, today we are going to see one of OneDrive’s nifty feature which is very useful. What is it? Ever been in a situation where you needed some files which are stored on your PC? We all have been there. The usual answer to this is Remote Desktop or Shared Folders. But those are way too complicated solutions. Setting up RD to access just some files is like bringing a gun to a knife fight....
An naturally, with these apps on your Galaxy Active 2, you’ll be able to expand the functionality of these watches. For instance, this watch doesn’t let you add reminders for drinking water, though it has a water counting widget. The same is true for voice memos. Though it has a speaker, you can’t add voice notes natively. That’s when third-party apps come to the pictures. From taking notes to reminding you at fixed intervals and tracking your runs, these apps raise the functionality of your smartwatch....
The Google search bar is basically an app widget that is available on both Android and iPhone. You can use it to search Google directly from your home screen. Let’s begin. How to Add Google Search Bar to Home Screen on Android Step 1: Long-press any empty space on your phone’s home screen until you see buttons at the bottom of the screen. Step 2: Tap on Widgets. Step 3: Scroll down and look for the Google section....
The problem arises when you try to look up the lyrics of songs, you’ll find that the option is conveniently missing. Bummer. For someone like me, looking up lyrics of a song is as significant as listening to it. Firstly, I am notorious for singing messed-up lyrics. And secondly, how would I perfect my bathroom singing without them? So, the absence of online lyrics in BlackPlayer was a bit problematic for me....
Having said that, it’s the Google Docs web app that is the most flexible when it comes to changing the background color. It literally lets you pick any color that you want. The mobile app for Android, iOS, and iPadOS also enables you to change the background color of documents, but in a somewhat restricted form. Google Docs – Web App Changing the background color in a document with the Google Docs web app is ridiculously easy....
You can always use the menu bar to change the font size, type, and paragraph spacing. The problem is, when you try to create a new document from scratch, Google Docs will revert to the default settings. That can be quite frustrating while working on new documents or assignments. In such cases, you need to change the default font settings for Title, Header, and Normal Text. Sadly, it’s not as straightforward as other rivals....
While the debate on whether screen time is good or not continues, it’s possible to manage and monitor how much time is spent on your device. Perhaps you want to see the time you spend on particular apps, especially those that distract you from completing your to-do list, and you end up in a rabbit hole having done nothing all day. If you’re a parent or have children living with you, and you want to see how much time they spend watching stuff or playing games, you can get this information by viewing the screen time....
To help you make the right decision, let’s take a look at how to compare CPU, GPU and SSD models online before buying. 1. CPUBoss The main parameters in CPU performance are: Number of cores & threadsMaximum boost frequency (the higher the better)TDP (lower means less heat generated) There is a SORT tool that arranges all models from best to worst based on different parameters like performance, price, VFM, etc....
