There are a lot of services which offers cloud encryption of files on services like Dropbox and OneDrive. But most of them are complicated and come with a price tag. In our strive to bring you the best, here are two services that are free, cover major desktop and mobile platforms and are easy to use. Windows Drive Encryption? This is how how you can go about it using Truecrypt....
There are several ways to prevent Google Chrome from launching a file in its default program once it finishes downloading to your PC or Mac. You can either reconfigure the browser to stop it from launching a certain file type, clear all auto-open download preferences, or use Guest mode to override profile-specific download settings. Let’s check them out. 1. Stop File Type From Opening Automatically Chrome’s download shelf lets you automatically launch files by type as soon as they’ve finished downloading locally....
Enter the Chrome Web Store. It didn’t take long for developers to hop on the opportunity of Facebook Reactions to create their own reactions. Anyone can download these extensions to Chrome and replace Facebook’s standard reaction icons with anything from cute pets to Bernie Sanders’ facial expressions. If you’re into the whole emoji and emoticon scene, out these three Chrome extensions that can enable a wide variety of new Facebook Reactions....
perform way better if you keep tabs on some of its most important metrics, such as temperature, hard drive space, network status and such. Usually, the most popular tool to monitor these aspects of the Mac is iStat Menus. However, the application, while excellent, can be a bit too much if all you want is to monitor just a few simple aspects of your Mac. On top of that, it also comes at $16, which is no small amount....
1. eyeBreak The most simple of these utilities is called eyeBreak. It is a basic bare bones utility that prompts a reminder every designated time interval. For example, if you set eyeBreak to go off in one minute, reminders will pop up every minute. eyeBreak overlays a reminder on your desktop, rendering everything un-clickable and forcing you to take a break. If you really want to finish up a task and circumvent eyeBreak’s reminder, you can simply press spacebar or end the task from the Task Manager....
Thankfully, the Vine app includes a number of tools that can help you spruce up your videos and make them a bit more professional. If you want to get in on becoming a successful Vine user, you’ll need these tools to create great clips with good quality. Check out three pro tips in Vine that can help you to start posting superior content. 1. Use the Built-In Level No one wants to watch an unstable or crooked video, so avoid posting one to Vine....
There are plenty of questions but no clear answers. 1. It’s Too Damn Big Apple released two devices with about 12-inch displays in the same year. Doesn’t sound like something that they would do, but the Macbook and the iPad Pro have roughly the same display size. The only problem? This makes the iPad Pro one of the largest tablets we’ve seen. Not just from Apple, but any manufacturer. The problems with size only continue when you add to the fact that it weighs 713 gms....
Short throw projectors can project a big screen even when kept just a few centimeters away from a surface. If you have a small room or you don’t have space to rest a projector a few feet away, a short throw projector is the best solution. When you’re traveling, you might want to take it one step further and get a portable short throw projector. Here are some of the best portable short throw projectors that you can get to enjoy an immersive experience....
For users with administrator rights, this means they have special privileges that other users do not. Some privileges include installing PC software, updating the PC’s security policies, and troubleshooting the PC. If you cannot perform specific actions on your PC, this may be due to not having administrator rights. Here are different ways to confirm if your PC or user account has administrator rights. Check if Your User Account Has Administrator Rights Using Windows Settings By default, investigating through the Windows Settings is the easiest way to figure out whether your user account has administrative privileges or rights....
The official iPhone Lightning Dock sells for $39 in the Apple Store and includes some decent features, like a 3.5 mm audio line-out port for connecting your iPhone to an external speaker and a raised Lightning connector for better compatibility with cases. However, much like most other accessories Apple releases for its products, you can find something similar that delivers better value elsewhere. Plenty of available docks use higher quality materials and include superior features for around the same price point, so always scour your options before buying....
But why would you want to use it over cloud sync tools (like the ever-present Dropbox or the formidable Google Drive)? Well, BitTorrent Sync has a number of advantages and I’m sure that you’ll consider trying it after finding out what they are. Before I start telling you about the advantages of this tool, know that you can download BitTorrent Sync for free. Installation is pretty much painless, and so is using BitTorrent Sync, no matter what device it’s used on....
So, what should one do in the meantime? Well, you can put on your tin foil hat and dive head first into the theories going around on Twitter and Facebook. Or, if you want to keep the spoilers at bay, you can try out these apps to get your GoT fix. 1. Amino for Game of Thrones Let’s kick things off with Amino for Game of Thrones, a platform dedicated to GoT fans where you can connect with others and participate in discussions, read fan fiction and theories, check out the artwork, and participate in polls based around Game of Thrones....
These monitors are a little less expensive than their Thunderbolt monitors or 4K counterparts. But the good news is that they work brilliantly with your Apple MacBook Pro or the MacBook Air. While we have tried to include as many USB Type-C monitors for seamless connectivity, there are a couple of non-USB Type-C displays. But let that not deter you from checking them out because the other features make up for it....
So if you have captured a lovely photo on your iPhone recently, share it directly via the app, and it’ll update the image in no time. There are quite a few digital frames that work brilliantly with iPhones. At the same time, the installation process is simple, and some of the frames support a few other nifty sharing methods. If you want a digital photo frame that works seamlessly with iPhones, here are our top recommendations....
Sometimes the Voice Memo app can cause trouble for you and stop recording audio files properly. If you are facing any issues on your iPhone, here are the best ways to fix Voice Memos not recording on your iPhone. 1. Check Internal Storage Before you begin troubleshooting, check the internal storage situation on your iPhone. If you plan to record and store many audio files, you’ll need to have enough internal storage space....
For a humidifier for a big room, you need to keep certain things in mind. For one, you will have to check the water capacity and the misting strength. And even if the tank capacity is on a higher scale, a subdued listing strength won’t do you any good. We have done the legwork and have compiled a list of the best humidifiers for large rooms. But first, Here are the best RGB corner floor lamps with smart controls Warm your home like a pro with these smart thermostats for multiple zones Upgrade your old house lock to these smart locks...
Apart from that, you’ll also want your laptop backpack to be weather resistant, not to mention lightweight and comfortable to carry. Long list, right? If you want the right travel backpack for your laptop, here are our best recommendations. But first, Here are the best standing desk converters for laptopsTake a look at these portable laptop stands that you can buy 1. Nomatic Travel Backpack Capacity: 30-liter The laptop compartment has decent padding and is likely to protect it from bumps and falls....
Before reaching for your power bank, read these best practices to keep your phone’s battery in optimal condition. Of course, these practices are not the ultimate word, and the battery life also varies based on your usage. 1. Maintain Optimal Battery Percentage One of the best habits for keeping your battery in great shape is maintaining your battery percentage between 20% – 80%. That means, don’t wait for your phone to die or run out of battery juice completely....
Thankfully, there are many security cameras in the market with excellent night vision skills. And the best thing is that some are affordable and won’t burn a hole in your pocket. So, if you are in the market looking for the best security cameras with night vision, here are our recommendations. 1. Best Budget: Wyze Cam Pan The primary highlight of this camera is its 6-InfraRed LEDs. These help to get a clear and sharp night vision....
Yet again there are times when we know we cannot attend a group call/conference but we want to hear to each and every word exactly as they were spoken. The simplest solution is to record it and listen to it later. Forget about mobile phones, we will talk about the internet era where we use applications like Skype to converse or meet with people. And today we will have a look at few tools which help us record Skype calls....
