One tool that came to my attention is BDlot DVD Clone (referred to BDlot from this point on). I know the name isn’t exactly the most original or entertaining, but it’s actually a very decent piece of software. For one thing, it makes ripping DVDs a very simple process, and has a bunch of unique capabilities. The primary function of BDlot is to rip movies from DVDs. There’s a very simple tool that allows you to extract only the film part of the DVD, and leave out the chapter information and DVD menus in order to save storage space....

CloseAll is a smart utility which lets you close all the open programs and windows in one click. It’s just 9KB in size and portable i.e you don’t need to install it. Just double click on Closeall.exe after extracting it from the zip file and it will start working. Yes, it is that simple. Smart ways to use CloseAll Here are two nice tricks to use this program effectively....

This is why I love Shazam (just remember to turn off notifications in iOS, they’ve gotten really click-baity recently). Doesn’t matter what kind of music I point it towards, Shazam identifies it all. It can be purely instrumental music playing in an Italian cafe, or a Bollywood song on the top of a busy street in Delhi. Weirdly enough, none of it’s a problem for Shazam. Shazam introduced me to Angus & Julia Stone after all....

online reading then you must have tried ways to make the experience better. It is obvious that the browser – as it comes from the factory – does not help you a lot. You have to tweak it, add more tools (read add-ons) and use certain web services to comply with your requisites. How would it be to acquaint yourself with a tool that caters to multiple needs and converges all the browsing (more specifically, reading) add-ons under a single umbrella?...

To get started, open the Windows 8 Store app from the Start Screen and search for Cinelab. When the app shows up, tap/click on it to expand the preview and install it on your computer. The application is a freeware and takes only 2 to 3 MB of hard disk space. After the app is installed, launch it from the Start Screen. After Cinelab app loads up, you will see a single button which can be used to import clips to the app....

The understated steps apply to Firefox. Step 1: On your browser address bar key in about:config and hit Enter. Step 2: Search for view_source.editor.external and change the value to false by double clicking on it. Step 3: Now, search for view_source.editor.path and set its value to the .exe location of the desired editor. I am sure most developers will vouch for it because you will be able to perform actions more easily....

Whether it’s an SMS or a text in FB messenger, one would be required to open the app to type in the reply manually. But what if I told you that there is a certain app that can ease up that part for you? And that it can throw in a dash of humor and intelligence as well. Too good to be true, ain’t it? We are living in the era of never-ending tech innovations and trust me, in this age, there’s nothing that can’t be done (almost)....

Both printers use films to print the photos and are almost the size of hefty power banks. And well, that’s where the similarities end. Almost. Well, that’s what we are going to find out in this comparison as we pit the older Instax SP-3 against the Fujifilm Instax Mini Link and see which one of these printers is your best bet. Design and Connectivity While most printers are either square or rectangular, the Instax SP-3 sports rather an unusual look....

Hence, we can only guess what the future smartphones have to offer that will easily put even the best of current models to shame. The iPhone X might be the best smartphone in the world now but there are some companies that are working hard towards making some really futuristic smartphones that will put the cherished Apple 2017 flagship to shame. No, we’re not only talking about hardware but a number of innovations also in software that make these devices way ahead of the time....

Mozilla developer Fabrice Desré thought that Firefox OS didn’t get the correct exposure among the users and came up with a solution as an attempt to fix that. He cooked up an easy-to-use APK file that can be installed by any end-user on Android to get the hang of Firefox OS. It’s as easy as it can get so let’s go on a test drive. Installing Firefox OS We’ll be sideloading a 64 MB APK to the phone....

Two apps that we are going to compare today are Google Keep and Todoist. Both the apps take a different approach when it comes to creating and managing to-do lists. Google Keep is a free app that is available on all platforms, and lets you work with text, image, and audio notes. Download Keep Todoist is a robust app that is also available on all platforms, supports sub-projects, uses natural language, integrates with third-party apps, and uses goals to track progress....

“Invalid File Format.” These are just two of the more common error messages you might get while attempting to play an audio or video file. The reasons for this very common error lie in missing codecs. It is also just as easily resolved by downloading the right codecs from the support sites. But it begs the question – what are codecs and how do they help us playback media on our computers?...

Making a clone of one’s file system is sometimes desirable in order to be able to restore your device to its previous state after clearing all of your data and carrying out a restore. This article explores a solid way of doing this through what is called a Nandroid Backup. What is a Nandroid Backup A Nandroid backup is essentially a clone of an Android device’s file system and is usually done using a custom Android recovery but it may also be done using an app....

You must’ve noticed that your iPhone also lets you switch from the default High Efficiency capture setting to Most Compatible. The latter lets you shoot photos and videos in the older JPEG and H.264 formats respectively. More choices are always better, but how do both modes stack against each other? Are you missing out on anything by preferring one over the other? After switching between both the High Efficiency and Most Compatible camera capture settings regularly, let me share how they differ in terms of storage, visual quality, and compatibility....

The problem is that Chrome bookmarks only sync with other devices that are running the Chrome browser. So if you’re like me who prefers to use Safari for reading on the iPad (because it’s much better), you’re out of luck when it comes to bookmarks syncing. Yes, you can do that thing where you export Chrome bookmarks and add them to Safari on OS X which will in turn sync to your iPad if iCloud sync is enabled....

With an application such as Google Keep, you can quickly access all your notes and sync them across multiple devices as long as you are connected to the Internet. Google Keep has many features that make it a must-have tool. First Google Keep allows for the recording of notes in multiple formats such as audio, images, and text. In addition, you can also set location-based reminders so that you don’t forget to carry out planned activities on arrival at a particular place....

Google Drive offers up to 15GB of free storage with a Google account. With your phone storage, that’s definitely an add-on with your iCloud’s 5GB free storage. To add Google Drive as a storage location on your iPhone, you need to link it to the Files app on iPhone. Here’s how add and remove Google Drive from Files app on iPhone. How to Add Google Drive to the Files App on iPhone When trying to save a file on your iPhone, by default, the Files app presents you with two options: On My iPhone and iCloud Drive....

However, there’s a slight difference with Facebook’s highlights. Are you wondering how to use them? That’s why we’ve compiled this guide on Facebook highlights. Let’s begin. What Are Facebook Story Highlights Highlights are like photo albums where you can sort stories in different folders according to their content. You can add a cover picture and give a title to highlights. Just like stories, even highlights play like a slideshow. Highlights are created using story archive feature which acts as a storage of the disappearing stories that have hit the 24 hours time limit of being live....

customize the Windows 7 Libraries and the taskbar thumbnails in all possible ways . On similar lines, today we plan to discuss a tool that helps you customize the toolbar on Windows 7 explorer. Should work on Windows 8 too. We will learn how to tailor the set of action buttons that appear on the toolbar. With this tool we will be able to extend the activities that can be performed right from the toolbar....

After some digging, I found out there is a way to adjust the sensitivity of your touch on the Siri remote so scrolling and flicking works more with your own pace. Not only that, but Apple is apparently planning to release an update soon to improve scrolling on the Apple TV. It will come in tvOS 9.1, so keep an eye out. For now, here’s how to adjust your Siri remote’s touch sensitivity using the on-screen settings....