We discussed about Drop.io, a web app for sharing large files over the internet, few days ago. If you want this service as a desktop app to quickly upload files then there is a tool available and is known as Droplet. Droplet is an easy to use desktop app which runs on the Adobe AIR platform. It lets you upload any file directly from your desktop to Drop.io. Since Adobe AIR works on Windows, Mac and Linux, this tool also works on all these operating systems....

from the computer every once in a while is a good practice and there are many free and powerful tools available for the purpose that we have already discussed in the past. These cleaning tools help you to get rid of the temporary files, browser cache and other Windows junk files that you don’t really require. Today however, we are going to concentrate on those large files, like movies, ISOs and games, that almost disappear in the nest of folders, quietly consuming the space you desperately need....

There are many ways to speed up Firefox. Earl, one of our readers, introduced us to a tool called Firefox Preloader through his comment. The tool is a software which you need to download and install. It aims to speed up Firefox by pre-loading some browser components and hence, reduce the boot time of Firefox. Download Firefox Preloader ( Thanks, Earl ) via Tinyhacker & Help Desk Geek. Don’t forget to send your tips and tricks by emailing us at tips at guidingtech....

It is a useful tool where you can make your pictures talk in three simple steps. Upload your photo, record your voice and share it with your friends and family via social networking sites and emails. You can also keep your photo private if you don’t want to share it (although that would seem highly improbable). Obviously, photos can’t replace charm of videos but you could do things like including a description to make it better....

As you may have expected, the Mini Liplay has the edge over the Mini 11 camera since it lets you store your precious moments in the form of digital files. On the other hand, the Mini 11 brings the fun of instant cameras. Just point & shoot, and a small photo will be in your hands in a matter of a few minutes. Besides that, it’s a new model as well....

Ransomware is a form of malware that encrypts media, document and other files on the target device and access to those files is only granted once the attacker’s ransom demands are met. Currently, there are two types of ransomware — one which locks certain files on a computer and other which locks the entire system. The latter is mostly found on smartphones. Although early cases of ransomware date back to 2005, its threat on smartphones is quite recent....

In this post today, we will be looking into home printers or printers for small businesses. So, without further ado, let’s get started. 1. Ink Jet or Laser? The answer to this question solely depends on what you will be printing. The best part of Ink Jet printers is that they can print on a variety of materials like paper, cloth, photo paper and even canvas rolls. But the downside is that Ink Jet printers are notoriously slow....

If you’re curious to know more, this guide will show you how to access and use the Credential Manager on Windows 10 and Windows 11. So, without further ado, let’s get going. How to Access Sign-in Details in Credential Manager First, let’s see how you can access Credential Manager on Windows to update or view your saved passwords. Step 1: Press the Windows key + R to launch the Run command....

When using your Mac, you can connect your Bluetooth headphones, external keyboards, and much more. You can have up to seven Bluetooth devices connected to your Mac at any given time. You’ll find out how to add, disconnect, and forget those devices. The steps we’ve listed here will work regardless of the Mac model – iMac, Mac Mini, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro. How to Add a Bluetooth Device to Your Mac If you want to add a device, you’ll first need to switch on your Mac’s Bluetooth capabilities....

Why, you ask? Well, Instagram just rolled out a cool feature on Android that lets you upload multiple photos and videos to Instagram stories. You can upload up to 10 pictures or videos or a combination of both. Instagram has had this feature for posts since last year. And, thankfully, it’s available for stories now. We are sure you must have used the Multiple photos feature in Instagram posts at least once....

A cool new feature of iMovie is the option of adding a Theme Soundtrack to your videos. This post will show you how to add a Theme Soundtrack in iMovie on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Add Theme Soundtrack in iMovie on iPhone and iPad The cameras on your iPhone and iPad have improved over the years. Today, you can record videos in 4K Ultra HD resolution and share large files from your iPhone or iPad without any worries....

With a site like birthdayFB you can say that all hope is not lost yet. birthdayFB is a neat little Facebook “helper” that automatically posts birthday wishes on the walls of your Facebook friends. So, let’s call birthdayFB a real face-saver and a truer friend. Just like Sean, a loyal reader who sent us this very handy tip. Don’t forget to thank him in the comments. There are quite a few apps of its ilk, but the best thing about birthdayFB is that it does not let your friends know that you are relying on a third-party tool to remember their birthdays....

But then you need to enter a password every time you want to unlock your Mac. Wouldn’t it be great if when you were near your Mac it would disable the lock screen and when you’re away, it would be password protected again? If your Mac is relatively new, and you have an iPhone, this is possible. If you have an iPhone 5S or newer you can even use your iPhone’s Touch ID to unlock your Mac....

remember the username and password for your account, you might just be able to log in. That’s because the username and the password are pre-filled in a login form if the browser has them stored. In such a scenario you may be lucky enough to retrieve your password either from your account or from the browser memory. We have discussed that under finding saved passwords in Firefox and Chrome. Now, consider another scenario – say, you are typing a password and you are sure that you are typing it right....

Like the Apple Keynote app, PowerPoint also gives its users the option of converting PPT files to Video. This post will cover the steps for both Mac and Windows. Convert Powerpoint File to Video on Mac The Microsoft PowerPoint app is also available for free on the Mac App Store. However, if you want to sync your presentations across devices, you’ll need a Microsoft 365 subscription. But you just want to keep it on your Mac, you can download the same using the link below....

Mockups are great for giving a sense of what an image will look like on a particular device screen as well as what it will look like from different angles. Today we will be discussing the website Mockdrop which allows for the easy generation of mockups. The website contains plenty of mockups which should suit the needs of a wide range of users. How it Works On visiting Mockdrop, you will notice several mockup templates with various device types as bases....

While security updates are great, not all updates are made equal. Driver updates sometimes damage your work or are buggy. Plus, you might be using a limited internet connection and you just can’t afford to download a couple hundred MBs of updates every now and then. In times like these, there are ways to basically delay or block specific updates. But if you’re running the Home edition of Windows 10 you can’t disable Windows 10 updates forever (for Pro edition users, there’s a solution)....

But what if you want to delete a saved place? How does one do that? Let’s check it in this post where we tell you how to remove saved locations. Delete Home or Work Earlier, you could only add two places — work and home in your favorites. That changed in 2017 when Uber introduced the feature of allowing custom saved places. To delete home or workplace, follow these steps: Step 1: Launch the Uber app and tap the three-bar menu at the top-left corner....

Thankfully, that’s where Screen Time comes into play. By using it, you can disable Safari’s Private Browsing mode quite easily. So let’s check out how. But rather than stopping at that, you will also find ways to prevent the usage of third-party browsers that would otherwise circumvent the restriction. Blocking Private Browsing Screen Time offers a dizzying array of features to monitor and control the usage of apps on your iPhone....

On top of that, the Touch keyboard on Windows 11 carries many customization options that let you change the keyboard size, theme, background, and key text size. In this post, we’ll walk you through how to enable, use, and customize the Touch Keyboard on Windows 11. So, let’s get started. How to Enable Touch Keyboard on Windows 11 Enabling the Touch Keyboard on Windows 11 is quite straightforward. Here’s how to do it....