Applying a passphrase is terrific for security since it acts as an additional layer of encryption. However, it does have a major drawback. It’s irrecoverable. If you forget it, you can’t reset it like any other password. Only you know what your passphrase is, and you are in a soup if you fail to remember it. Thankfully, the way how a sync passphrase functions suggest that you still have hope even if you forget your passphrase....

Some third-party developers have been abusing the open nature of Android OS. The Google Play Store is filled with third-party call recording apps that might violate privacy and security by letting users record calls without the recipient’s consent. Google finally pulled the plug and removed required permissions that let apps record calls. Call Recording is a Tricky Subject User privacy laws vary from one region to another. That’s why you see Android-based phone makers or OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) like Samsung offer the call recording feature only in a handful of countries while disabling the same in the US and other parts of the world....

Windows Live Mail (WLM) as his desktop client and was facing a problem with many unknown contacts appearing in his contacts list. Though it was weird, I realized that there must be some setting associated with such a behavior. With a little research on the internet and by browsing the list of emails in different folders, I was able to arrive at the issue (and the solution). The unknown contacts were actually coming from the email addresses that he was responding to....

Zoho Writer is the word processor of Zoho Docs. Similar to Google Docs, it comes with collaborative features and a nice interface that can tempt anyone that is looking for a switch. So, should you switch from plain old Google Docs to Zoho Writer? Well, that’s what we are going to find in our post today as we weigh both Google Docs and Zoho Writer to see which one shines as the better document management tool....

Most Android devices have a built-in Wi-Fi data-sharing feature. So if you’re using a Windows 10 laptop, it can connect to the Android phone’s network. However, it’s common to experience bugs and glitches that prevent your Windows 10 laptop from connecting to the mobile hotspot on Android. When there is an emergency or you are on the move, sharing your phone’s data connection using a mobile hotspot is a viable option....

One of the most famous celebrations observed mostly in the western countries, Halloween takes place each year on October 31. Some believe that Halloween has pagan origins. It is commonly linked to the Celtic festival of Samhain where Gaelic believers would hold feasts to pay homage to the departed souls at the end of Autumn and the harvest season. It was also believed that supernatural beings visit their kin during this time....

Well, that’s not all, Paint 3D is more than just seeing the third dimension of objects. With ease, you can draw beautiful scenes and objects and flip it to form a scene. So, without further delay, let’s take a quick tour on what more you can do with Paint 3D. 1. Canvas When you first launch the new paint app, it’ll present you with a white canvas. Similar to its predecessor, all the actions happen here....

Google’s suite of apps such as Google Docs and Sheets are popular among small businesses, the education sector, and startup. You can attribute this growing trend to a couple of reasons. Unlike its rivals, such as Office 365 Essential and Premium, Google’s productivity suite is completely free to use. The second reason is seamless sharing and collaboration among colleagues. In this post, we will talk about the Google Sheets app....

The alarms also work on Google Assistant smart displays. Interestingly, you can even set a music alarm, stop the alarm from your phone, and do many other cool things. Let’s get started with tips to use alarms on Google Home. Note: You can use your preferred wake words such as Hey Google. For the sake of convenience, we have mentioned Okay Google in the post. 1. How to Set an Alarm on Google Home You can use various voice commands to set the alarm on Google Home speakers....

Today we are going to review the dual-driver headphones from 1More, a brand that’s headquartered in San Diego, California. Now, the good part about these headphones is that they are tuned by Grammy Award-winning sound engineer, Luca Bignardi, but, how well do they actually are in the real world, let’s find out. Design and Ergonomics For headphones such as the in-ear ones, there is just one rule that designers go by....

NetWorx NetWorx is a free and small bandwidth measuring utility that works from the system tray and keeps an eye on all your network connections. It gives you network usage reports, activity notifications, and other network testing tools too. You can use it to not only monitor your internet for excess traffic but also as a watchdog for network related problems. Here’s a brief summary of the features bundled in this 3....

That means you will either have to paste long and elaborate paragraphs on apps like Google Keep. While it gets the work done, it’s a long process. Thankfully, there are few clipboard sharing apps for Android phones which let you share content across your Windows laptop and phone. The good thing is that these require an initial one-time setup process. Once that’s done, you can seamlessly share notes between your laptop and phone....

The most likely reason why Chrome fails to delete bookmarks permanently is when Chrome Sync fails to register your changes. Instead of removing your bookmarks across devices, there are odd instances where Chrome Sync may re-upload them. That causes the bookmarks to reappear on the device that you deleted them from originally. Additionally, third-party bookmark extensions—such as iCloud Bookmarks—can prevent you from deleting bookmarks in Chrome. So, let’s check out what you can do to resolve this issue for good....

In 9 out of 10 times, the problem is from the disk/drive you’re trying to format. You could encounter the ‘Windows was unable to complete the format’ error if the drive in question is physically damaged (fully or partly) or write-protected. Some complex or advanced virus infection could also cause this error. Proceed to the section below to learn how to manoeuver this failure and get your drive formatted. But before then, you could also try formatting the drive on another computer to confirm if the problem stems from the drive or your PC....

In this post, we will tell you how to remove smiley from your images. The same concept can be used to remove text and other objects without Photoshop. However, it’s important to know that removing the smiley will not replace it with the original background. It will be swapped with the surrounding background that will make it look like an unedited photo. Let’s check out the three ways to remove emojis online from your pictures without downloading any software....

With that in mind, we created a list of three great iPad apps for elementary school students that you will definitely find useful if you happen to have kids within that age range. Let’s take a look at them. BrainPOP Jr. Movie of the Week Without a doubt, movies are one of the easiest and most effective ways to learn. This is even truer when it comes to kids, since movies provide both audio and visuals, which in turn increases the chances of remembering content....

But if you own a Samsung Galaxy S7, there are 3 specific apps that you must install and try on the device to increase its feature and performance. These apps are designed for Samsung devices and I am sure you will love the feature enhancements it will bring in. So let’s have a look. 1. App Lock: Fingerprint&Password App Lock: Fingerprint&Password is one of the most important you must install on your Samsung Galaxy S7....

Since there is so much to discover on the new Apple TV, we figured we might as well take some of the guess work out of it for you, so you can get to use important stuff you maybe didn’t know about. Take a look below at the top three hidden Apple TV features. 1. Turn On/Off Your Television with Siri Remote We’ve mentioned already that your Siri remote might have some special powers depending on which TV you have....

So, we’ve come up with a short list of lightweight Reddit Android apps that consume less memory and thus will save your battery. 1. RedReader (Beta) RedReader is clean and neat Reddit client app with quick navigation and easy to use interface. Starting with the home screen, you’ll find all your subreddits neatly listed. You can go directly to the homepage or you can select a custom Reddit. The Reddit posts have the same UI that you’ll find in other apps....

Lock screen customization is a part of the iOS 16 update. If you are running an old iOS build, you won’t find any trick on your phone. You must update your iPhone from the General menu in the Settings app. 1. Change Clock Font and Color Changing the color of the clock and even the font in has to be Apple’s final straw to let users choose whatever they find convenient....