There are a number of Android apps available that can automate various tasks and commands. However, many people find these apps confusing and not very user-friendly. Fortunately, Android includes a lot of basic automation options built into the operating system. Read on to find out how to enable some basic automation without having to fuss around with any apps. Set Up Do Not Disturb We all know the frustration of a noisy phone waking you up in the middle of the night....

1. Win + , If you previously used the little desktop bar on the lower right hand corner of Windows 7, you’ll notice that it’s missing in the consumer preview. You can no longer hover your mouse on the lower right corner of your computer to have a temporary desktop preview. Windows now lets you do this with the “Win” and “,” keys. Here’s the cool part: Press the key combo and let go of the comma key while you still have the “Windows” key pressed....

Windows users will be familiar with the popular Ninite web app that packages up your favorite apps into one installer. You just need to run the installer to install all your applications in one go. The good news is, a Linux version is now available. Similar to the WIndows version, Ninite for Linux allows you to choose from a series of applications and it will package the applications into a deb file....

What it’s For The website describes itself as follows: TinEye is a reverse image search engine. You can submit an image to TinEye to find out where it came from, how it is being used, if modified versions of the image exist, or to find higher resolution versions. That sums it up pretty well, but there are a few side effects of this process. For instance, if you like pictures of a certain type of flower, or variations on a particular internet meme, TinEye’s ability to match similarities can bring you results that would otherwise be difficult to match by filename or keyword....

In OS X 10.11 El Capitan Apple offers a better solution: Pinned sites. A pinned site appears as a tiny square icon, located to the left of your tabs. The best part: it never goes away, keeping the site open and up to date. Pinning a site in Safari is easy; the browser itself doesn’t tell you how to do it, but we’re here for that. Chances are you might have stumbled on it yourself mistakenly....

Created by Vitali Kirpu and produced by Alexander Poysky, Pixel Piracy is a side-scrolling 2d, real time strategy/sandbox/simulation game where you are a pirate controlling your crews and ship. Don’t be fooled by the 2d graphics, as the game is tough and punishing, yet addicting at the same time. Getting started There are three modes to choose from: Princess (starts with 600 golds), Hardcore (500 golds and increased price of goods) and Arena where you pit yourself against countless pirates....

Introduction You’d have thought that with immersive formats, such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, bigger is better. But bigger often means more speakers and more space at a greater expense. So, rather than going bigger, brands have been getting smaller and more compact. Surround sound setups remain an option for some, but for others, a small soundbar is all that’s required. That’s where Polk’s MagniFi Mini AX enters the discussion. There’s been a surge in compact soundbars since the Sonos Beam kicked things off several years ago, but recent times have seen teeny bars, like the LG Éclair, appear....

Read on after the break to find out more about this iPhone-friendly demo of Windows Phone 7.5 Mango. Getting Started To get started with the Windows Phone 7.5 Mango interactive web demo, navigate to http://aka.ms/wpdemo on your iPhone’s Safari Browser. This will bring up the above help screen, which details how to navigate within the demo’s UI. Sliding left or right moves between screens, whereas moving the screen up or down navigates between the tiles....

The Reolink Argus 2 is one such security camera. It’s inexpensive, can work indoors or outdoors, sets up in minutes, and has a very long-lasting battery, although it can also work under solar power that can be purchased separately. Reolink Argus 2 Setup Opening the box for the Reolink Argus 2, you’ll find: Reolink Argus 2 cameraRechargeable batteryWall mountOutdoor security mount (with hook and loop strap)Skin (for help in weatherproofing)Reset needleMounting hole templateSurveillance signMicro USB cablePack of screwsQuick start guide...

Installation Download Handy Linux, burn the .ISO image onto a CD and boot your PC from the CD. The boot menu offers you two choices. You can either test Handy Linux from the Live CD or opt to install the OS on your PC. The installation process is fairly easy, especially if you are familiar with installing Linux. Before the installation begins, you will be asked to pick your language along with your location and desired keyboard layout....

For those who are not aware, the only thing that is missing in Windows Defender is that there is no way you can schedule antivirus scans. Despite lacking the scheduled scan feature, Windows Defender displays a big red warning message letting you know that you forgot to scan your system last week. So, if you want, here is how you can schedule Windows Defender to perform a full or quick scan on your Windows 8 PC....

We have explored the many booking plugins available and have narrowed the list down to the best five options available. 1. BirchPress Scheduler BirchPress Scheduler is an ideal appointment-booking plugin solution for companies with several services or staff. You can make appointments via the admin dashboard (for website admins), or you can add a customisable booking form to the front-end of your website so that regular visitors can book appointments from there....

What Makes Security Questions Horrible At Security On May 21, 2015, Google published some research regarding the whole security questions scheme. Apparently, “what was your first pet’s name?” can be the single weakest link in your security, and it can bring your account to hackers on a silver platter. While you can make passwords that are impossible to guess, security questions for recovery are designed in such a way that you should be able to answer them easily....

Create an Album Windows 10 doesn’t allow you to select pictures from different locations while creating your slideshow. You are only allowed to select a folder containing the wallpapers, and all the wallpapers inside it will be added in the slideshow. So first create a folder in your desired location, and move all the wallpapers/pictures to this folder that you would like to include in the slideshow. Make sure you don’t move any picture to this folder that you don’t want others to see, as it will be shown on your desktop....

Usage When you boot up Solus OS, you’ll notice a single taskbar at the bottom of the screen. This single panel is the basis for the Solus-developed desktop environment known as Budgie. Based on GTK3, Budgie presents a user-friendly, simplified environment designed around the idea that your computer shouldn’t be a hassle to use. Windows users and those using common Linux distributions like MX Linux, Manjaro and Mint may find this panel familiar, though a few tweaks have been added to make it more user-friendly....

And with Black Friday deals appearing left, right and centre, you may find it easier to build the set-up you want without spending too much on what you need. So, if you do intend to catch the football, what are the best ways to do so? Go for the all-in-one TV If you’ve got the pockets for it and don’t want to be surrounded by kit and lots of speakers, then one option is to go for the TV that can do it all....

Introduction Stupeflix is a online video editing service which helps users create videos from photos in few simple clicks. Stupeflix offers two online utilities: Stupeflix Studio and Stupeflix TV. Stupeflix Studio offers various video editing features and allow users to create videos from a group of images. Users can upload images from their computer or import them from their Facebook, Flickr or Picasa account. Once completed, you can export it to Facebook or YouTube....

Nimbus Screenshot There are quite a few extensions available for taking screenshots; some exist for multiple browsers, and others are exclusive to one browser in particular. In this article, we’ll be looking at Nimbus Screenshot. Nimbus is a relatively new extension though has proven to be very user-friendly. Begin by installing the correct version of the extension for your browser. Firefox and Chrome are both supported, meaning browsers relying on the same base should also be compatible....

We’re now on the official Black Friday weekend which means there are even more bargains to seek out, including the return of the discounted Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3. Now, it’s gotten a sweet £100 price slash, bringing it all the way down from £349.99 to £249.99, making this the perfect time to treat yourself to a new two-in-one. If this deal isn’t speaking to you then make sure you take a look at our best Black Friday deals as we will be constantly updating it over the weekend and into Monday until all the deals are well and truly gone, making it the perfect place to find out what’s on offer....

Here are the six best Linux distros for gaming, including the features that make each distro the best and its shortcomings. 1. Steam OS Steam OS is one of the best Linux distros for gaming because it was one of the first Linux distros specifically developed to change the “gaming on Linux is challenging” narrative and make playing Windows-native games on Linux a better experience for the end-user. Gaming on Steam OS runs on Valve’s gaming system, the Steam Machine, a proprietary gaming platform featuring a wide selection of multi-platform games that Linux users can play on basic hardware....