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If there is a downside to be found with downloading all of the apps it is that they can lead to a good amount of clutter on the screen. No one likes having to scroll through page after page to find the app they need, which is why Apple allows us to group them into folders. That’s great, but the process can take a while. Having to press down on every app we want to group, waiting for it to start jiggling before we drag it to a folder or on top of another app is not only a bit clunky, but inefficient, too....

Let’s admit; there are times when we feel like specifying more RAM to a certain application. By allocating more RAM to a running process, one can speed up the video converting time, fix a web browser that’s lagging, speed up a program installation time, and more. Also Read: How To Increase RAM In Windows 10 (Use Pendrive As RAM) Steps to Allocate More RAM to Specific Programs On Windows 10 On Windows 10, you can actually allocate more RAM to specific apps....

However, if you’ve downloaded or updated this version of the program recently, you may be unwittingly infecting your computer with malware. Security researchers at Cisco Talos recently discovered that the download servers for popular Windows cleaning tool CCleaner were broken into by hackers and they modified the CCleaner software to distribute malware. The modified version can send the infected computer’s name, installed software and running applications to the attacker’s server and in turn, can install further malicious programs like ransomware or keyloggers....

Samsung’s hset was the only phone or tablet to l llipop this week, though a bunch of other devices got some important updates as well. Every week we ferret out all the major software updates for the biggest devices—tablets, phones on U.S. carriers, unlocked phones, wearables, et cetera— round them all up so you don’t miss a thing. Making sure your device installs the latest software is a good housekeeping practice, ensuring you have the latest features, close security holes, squash those pesky bugs....

It is no secret that the Samsung Galaxy S4 has had some battery issues. Many users have reported about the device battery swelling or barely holding charge within weeks of use. After some investigation, Samsung has been offering free replacement to the affected users. However, there is more to this theory than what Samsung would like us to know about. Quite a few Galaxy S4 owners have reported that their phone caught fire, or the charging port got burned while the device was on charge....

Drones can capture stunning aerial photography, so it’s hard to resist adding one to your cart. However, many models aren’t made for travel. That’s a shame, since you’d probably want to use it when visiting new places. Fortunately, Ineedmeone offers an affordable, lightweight folding drone you can take anywhere. This 360° Flip Drone offers powerful cameras with 50x zoom to let you view subjects at a distance. You can use gesture photography to capture images and transmit them to your phone in real-time....

It’s not just movie rental stores that are disappearing either. Music record shops have been fading away for years also. It would be nice if there was a way to find some of the more unattainable things online. Don’t worry, there is! The Internet Archive is a non-profit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. The site provides free access to researchers, historians, scholars, the print disabled, and the general public....

Promobot is making new human-looking robots, but they want to have a friendly face. However, the company just make a range of computer-generated faces, but now they are looking for an actual human face. The company says it is looking for a “kind and friendly” face to use on the robot. People of all races and genders can apply; the only requirement is the age; one should be of 25 years or above....

Unlike the old classic Snake game where the player has to maneuver itself (in the form of a line), which grows itself, the version that Google has put up on its app is quite different. However, the basic idea behind the game is the same – players maneuvering their way to avoid a collision. Google’s version of Snake app involves around you (as a transport vehicle) going around and picking up passengers, which in turn increases your length....

Google indirectly announced today that it is updating its Google Glass wearable computer to version 2.0 sometime this year. The company revealed this juicy tidbit in a post describing some changes to its Google Explorers program. The Explorer program is for early adopters of Google Glass who are willing to wear and provide feedback about the wearable device . It’s available by invite only to US residents. Google confirmed that current customers who bought their Google Glass device before October 28, 2013 will be eligible for a one-time swap program that’ll allow them to turn in their original Google Glass product for the next version....

The Nexus 5X might not look as pretty as the Nexus 6P or feature its aluminium construction, but it is still a fine handset by all means once you consider its price point. Until and unless you get your hands on the Nexus 5X, we have some high resolution photos of the handset for you to drool over. Also, check out this introduction video about the handset from Google. https://www....

Google today announced that it is bringing its Google Play gift cards to India. The card can be used by Android users in India to purchase apps, games, e-books, movies and more from the Google Play Store. Dubbed Google Play prepaid vouchers, Google will be offering them in denominations of Rs. 500, Rs. 1000 and Rs. 1500 at selected stores of Vijay Sales and Spice Hotspot in Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Bengaluru (Bangalore), Kolkata & Jaipur....

The truth is, society has been consumed by their constant usage of phones and other mobile tech devices, almost to the point of obsession. Too much of any one thing is never good, and tech platforms have done nothing to help create a healthy balance between our phones and our physical environment — until now. We’ll take you through what Google’s digital well-being feature is, how it works and how it can best serve you....

Recently, Google has released a new design for the Google News desktop site, including new options to keep your homepage fulfilled with your interests. Google Maps & Search Will Now Support LGBTQ As you know, Google has supported businesses in different ways with apps such as Google Maps to showcase every small or big business with as many details as the customer wants. Google Search has also evolved businesses by guiding the people for what they are searching for....

Introduction Wolfram|Alpha: Computational Knowledge Engine (WolframAlpha for short) is a fantastic (if not, simply THE BEST) tool for calculating arbitrary information using various forms of syntax. Interestingly, most users aren’t aware of how to use this engine to its full potential. By default, the interface to do all these wonderful calculations is available via the web using a popular browser. For specific needs, there is also an API that users may use to execute queries and return results that then can further be processed programmatically....

We also know that Apple is about to launch iPhone 8 at the end of this year. Samsung is even going to release the upcoming device Galaxy S8 in future times. Nokia 6 which was a mid-range device just made a comeback. Nokia 8 that is yet to be revealed is already creating lots of spark in users. Nokia 8 will be the high-end smartphone and is already compared with iPhone 8 and Galaxy S8....

Barriers to diversity in technology organizations include access to investors and building more diverse professional networks and talent rosters. It’s a topic worth thinking about all year. But it’s especially timely in April, which is Celebrate Diversity Month. Deon Nicholas feels a sense of personal responsibility to advance diversity. He’s the founder and CEO of Forethought, a company that uses AI to solve customer service issues for companies in retail, e-commerce, education, and travel....

“Moving from the 50/20Mbps tier to the 100/40Mbps tier would lead to almost no noticeable improvement in web performance,” a report from the ACCC prepared by SamKnows said. “This finding suggests for consumers whose main activity is web browsing that plan speed need not be a core consideration when selecting an internet plan.” Naturally enough, higher speed plans do make for slight increases in page load times, but the report said these differences were not material....

Following some inspiration, added the option to get rid of your physical loyalty program cards in favor of digital counterparts inside its llet app to slim down your real wallet. This could be one of the most underutilized features within the app itself, although it’s incredibly easy to setup. unch llet swipe to the left side of the screen to reveal the navigation menu. Tap on yalty programs. There are two ways to add your rewards program cards to llet: manually typing in your membership number, or using the built-in barcode scanner in the application....

Just open your Android app drawer; you will find tons of apps over there with no sorting at all. The latest Android versions list the most used apps on the top of the app drawer, making things easy. The new sorting options look good, and it provides users a comfortable way to locate the apps they want to use. However, the smart sorting feature is not present in the older version....