Technical Tips & Tricks

10 things to know about maintain your android phone safely  Mac computers can't get viruses Yes, Apple computers are susceptible to malware too. Apple used to brag its computers aren't vulnerable to PC viruses, but the company quickly changed its marketing page after a Trojan affected thousands of Mac computers in 2012. Incognito browsing keeps you anonymous There’s a misconception that “incognito” and “private”...

1 million people are already testing Windows 10 The Technical Preview of Windows 10 may not have every feature of the upcoming operating system, but Microsoft has revealed that over a million people are testing it out regardless. These users have sent 200,000 nuggets of "user-initiated feedback" or "UIFs," as Microsoft apparently calls your tips internally so far. It's been two weeks since the Windows 10 preview version launched, and Microsoft...

10 tricks every Android user should know Most Android phones are already pretty easy to use, but there are some easy steps you can take to make them even more enjoyable and efficient. Since Android is an open platform, there's plenty of room for customization. Beyond personalizing your phone, there are a few easy practices that can keep your phone neat and organized with plenty of battery life to last all day. Here are 10 tips and tricks...

Motorola to sell smartwatch for Rs. 17,999 in India The smartwatch will be available exclusively on Flipkart starting from mid-day on Friday, Motorola said in a statement. Handset maker Motorola said its smartwatch, Moto 360, will go on sale on Friday in India for Rs. 17,999. The smartwatch will be available exclusively on Flipkart starting from mid-day on Friday, Motorola said in a statement. Inspired by the classic wristwatch, the Moto...

10 things to know about the new Windows 10 Microsoft on Tuesday announced its 'Windows 10' Operating System to replace the largely unpopular Windows 8. Here's what you need to know. 1. The start menu in Windows 10 will appear similar to what is found in Windows 7: start button will also open a series of tiles that resemble Windows 8. 2. The software will be available from mid-2015. The retail price is not finalised; however, users can sign...

Google may launch YouTube music service SAN FRANCISCO: Google Inc is planning new and revamped streaming-music services in coming weeks, searching for a way to stand out in an increasingly crowded field of rivals from Apple Inc and Amazon.com Inc to Spotify.  Nailing music is one way for Google to raise chances of continued success as people spend more time on mobile devices.  Google's YouTube service has become a low-profile...

Google offers unlimited free cloud storage to students NEW DELHI: Internet titan Google has announced that it will provide free unlimited cloud storage to students, and will also allow them to upload individual files up to 5TB in size. This will be rolled out in "coming weeks," Google said. The free Google Drive storage will be available to students whose schools are part of the Apps for Education programme. users will be able to access their...

Look who’s back! Xiaomi to start selling Mi3 Smartphone, once again If you have been waiting to hear more as to when Xiaomi will bring back its flagship Mi3 smartphone to India, then we have some good news. According to media reports, Xiaomi will start selling its Mi3, albeit online-only expected somewhere around the festive period of Diwali which falls later next month. "Xiaomi Mi3 will be back in stock and will be sold via Flipkart flash...