Portable apps for Windows are used for two reasons: For keeping obscure single use apps handy for when you need them.Always carrying apps like Recuva, TrueCrypt, and your personal favorite browsers with you in a pen drive when you need to use/fix someone else’s PC. Portable apps, just like their desktop counterparts, are dime a dozen and it’s possible to over do yourself if you’re not careful. Read on to find out the must have portable apps for Windows....

However, if you’ve been copying and pasting things one at a time, there is another way to do it efficiently. We show you the two best ways to enable and use the clipboard on your Samsung Galaxy phone. Let’s start. 1. Use Samsung Keyboard You can use One UI’s native clipboard if Samsung Keyboard is your default keyboard app. The clipboard feature comes pre-enabled, and you can access it differently....

Before you misunderstand, Image Capture is a native mac app/utility of its own, not to be confused with your Mac’s Grab utility or with the screenshot functionality that OS X includes. The app can be found in your Applications folder or can be launched from the Launchpad. Image Capture sports two really cool usage scenarios that never fail to surprise even seasoned Mac users, so let’s take a closer look at each of them....

a bit of reading on your iPhone , then reading PDF files is definitely part of your routine. Sometimes however, PDFs are formatted with really small text and virtually no line spacing, making them almost unreadable on the iPhone’s screen even when in landscape mode and truly impossible to do so when in portrait mode. Like in the images below. So how to fix this? Well, it turns out there are a couple of simple, but very effective solutions for both Mac and Windows PC users that can help us get a far better experience when reading PDF files on the iPhone....

Canva is a popular online destination for creating graphics and simpler things like making logos and watermarks. Also, the service offers an extensive library of elements, templates, and a drawing tool, which you can use to add borders to images and videos. We shall talk about all three of those methods and more in this post. So, without further ado, let’s get right to it. 1. Use Elements Canva offers you several elements to add borders to the images....

command prompt is still relevant for special tweaks , commands and even killing Windows system processes. Unfortunately, command line might still be useful, but the actual Command Prompt tool really has fallen behind the times. While Microsoft makes occasional changes to the Command Prompt, it’s certainly not a major focus for the company. The good news is that there are plenty of Command Prompt alternatives out there that use the same command line functions, but add quite a few modern conveniences such as tabbed windows, transparency, better copying and pasting, and so much more....

Another concern is that the machines may not be in proximity or may not always be connected locally. However, assuming that everyone has an internet connection, we will tell you how you could create a virtual clipboard and share text easily. There are three web tools which I feel require a visit- ShortText, Textsave and WePaste. All are good but we’ll focus on WePaste because it is the most powerful among the bunch....

We’ve rounded up these three key accessories, compatible with the new devices, that you must have as an Apple fan. The US-based tech giant has emphasized on redesigning its charging devices and has lived up to our expectation. Take a look. AirPower Wireless Charging Pad Apple has released a new wireless charging pad and dubbed it as AirPower. It is a wireless pad for charging your iPhones, including iPhone 8, 8 Plus and iPhone X, and even the AirPods....

These Echo Dot 4th Generation battery bases provide the power to run the smart speakers. And this gives you the ability to take the speaker out to your patio or deck. As long as you have internet connectivity, you should be able to use the Echo Dot as a wireless smart speaker. So without further ado, here are the best Echo Dot 4th Generation battery bases in the UK that you can buy....

Typically, you would be emailing them or uploading to cloud services like Google Drive or Dropbox and then downloading them on iPhone. However, you don’t have to follow such tiresome techniques for you can use file transfer apps. Whether you want to share party pictures with your friends, send a video to your sibling, or an audio file to you colleague, file transfer apps come handy between Android and iPhone and vice versa as well....

These are battery-operated devices, and you do not need worry about hard-wiring them. This feature makes it excellent for RVs, regular homes, motels, and even cabins. The batteries run for a long time, and that’s one of the key advantages. So if you have to stay in an improperly ventilated space for extended periods, here are the best carbon monoxide detectors with a displays you should buy. But first,...

You’ll see your administrator name appear when you sign in to your Windows account (local). The username would reflect the relevant information if you are signing in with your Microsoft account. To change your administrator name, here are the different ways you can go about it. Change Administrator Name Using Manage My Microsoft Account When you sign in to a Windows PC using your Microsoft Account details, the PC imports your information....

These tips may vary in their output depending on the type of device you are running and since Windows 10 is now available on a variety of different ones, let’s not get confused with what works for what. I’ve taken broad strokes and will only speak of options that work on almost any system. Laptop, Desktop, Convertible, you name it. 1. Animations The one major change in Windows 10 is all the animation introduced by Microsoft....

But then, not every information on the internet (including weather-related information) can be trusted. So, we decided to do some digging and came up with 4 ways to check weather forecast or current weather conditions. All these ways use the world wide web to get the information, though not all of them are websites. Check them out. 1. Use Google, Your Best Friend Online The easiest way to know the current temperature of your city is through Google....

And I’m sure it has. Autocorrect in iOS – especially after the predictive text came in with iOS 8 – has the uncanny talent of getting on your nerves. Sometimes it refuses to acknowledge a word you’ve typed again and again, other times it autocorrects slang into a dictionary word. If you’ve been facing the same problems, we have some solutions for you. 1. Create a Shortcut for the Word In iOS, you can create shortcuts for words....

If you are careless with their devices and gadgets, these cases and covers can shield the earphones from scuff marks and ugly scratch marks. At the same time, they absorb the impacts of minor falls and drops. And well, let’s not forget that these cases are easy to grip. So, if you recently bought the Apple AirPods Pro 2 earphones, here are the best cases and covers you can buy....

Once the initial setup is complete, all you need to do is share the newest photos, and they will be reflected almost immediately. And if this doesn’t sound like a sound method, you can even stick an SD card or a USB stick with the new photos directly on the frame. Yes, it’s that simple. Read on to check out some of our recommendations for simple digital photo frames for grandparents and seniors....

The gallery apps will serve a dual purpose. They can be used to view photos and help in hiding them as well. All the gallery apps mentioned below come with the hiding photos option in the free version. Let’s check the Android gallery apps that will help in hiding photos from others. 1. Simple Gallery If you ask me my favorite third-party gallery app for Android, it has to be Simple Gallery....

Not to mention the fact that instant cameras are a great accompaniment to school outings, summer camps, and family gatherings. So, if you’re looking to buy an instant camera for your kids, we’ve lined up the best ones for you. We have also taken into account the cost of special paper for photos. Most importantly, the camera should be durable and comfortable to hold with two hands. Now that we have established our base, let’s see which instant camera is suitable for your little one....

Luckily, there are ample applications explicitly built for note-taking. The apps allow for jotting down ideas, editing, sorting, and collaborating with team members. Even better is how most apps offer cloud storage and sync support on various devices. Here are our top five picks for best note taking apps that boost productivity for Android users. 1. Google Keep Google Keep is a perfect app for someone who wants to capture lots of notes, lists, audio, and photos....