Waze App for iOS Waze is a free voice navigation mapping application that depends on the traffic reports of the users. Traffic reports are made by allowing passenger users to take images and report when a crash is near by. If a high concentration of users are moving slower than normal, this could be due to traffic, for example. This is shown without the driver or passenger having to enter anything....

That’s why we’ve created this list! Here are four ways you can improve your file sharing and file management on Slack! Please note that there are more than four file sharing/file management tools for Slack. This list just covers the most compelling ones. 1. Cloud Storage Integration Google Drive, Dropbox, and Box all have their own integration features for Slack. For example, if you use the Google Drive Slack add-on, it will be increasingly easier to embed both Google Doc files, as well as any other sort of files you might have housed on Drive, right to your team....

1. Reduce time to display thumbnails in the taskbar Sometimes it’s nice to be able to preview the current state of a program without switching to it. Windows 7 has a great little thumbnail feature, whereby if you hover over a program tab in the taskbar, it displays a thumbnail. However, the wait to display the thumbnail is a little on the long side. It’s possible to modify this so the thumbnail displays more quickly....

Myth #1: You Should Get a 120 Hz Monitor One of the latest selling points for monitors is their refresh rates. This is all fine and dandy, until you realize that most movies play at 24 frames per second. Either way, your eyes aren’t conditioned to notice the difference between a standard 60 Hz (on an LCD/LED monitor) and the new fancy 120 Hz rate. Want to try this out for yourself?...

Fortunately there are a number of apps available that are trying to fill the void. While none of them can match the functionality one can expect from a desktop application like Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere, they all offer the ability to do basic editing on the go. 1. Magisto Magisto is unique in that it does all the heavy lifting for you. Simply upload your video clips, choose a theme and some music, and let Magisto work its magic....

For Linux users there are multiple white noise apps for Linux you can download to keep your mind on the right track. Try these four apps the next time you find yourself straying from the story or when you just want to relax. 1. SoX Perhaps the most pure Linux white noise generator in this group is SoX (Sound eXchange). It is powerful enough that when you finish relaxing, you can explore its many advanced features such as applying effects to audio clips and processing multiple files in batches....

1. Play Games Some of you might not be aware of this, but it’s possible to play games in Snapchat. The app’s gaming platform is called Snap Games, and according to the company, it aims to provide “a way to hang out with friends on Snapchat.” For this reason, most of the games you’ll find on the platform are multiplayer in nature, but it’s also possible to play even if none of your friends are around to join you....

Here are our top tips to make the most of Windows’ in-built note-scribbling app. The Basics Sticky Notes comes pre-installed from Windows 7 onwards and can easily be accessed by clicking Start and typing “sticky notes.” When you first open it, from Sticky Notes 3.0 onwards you’ll have a main app listing all your notes, with a Search bar at the top that lets you quickly find specific things within them....

Note: This post covers a lot of different services. Chances are you’ll need to log all of them into IFTTT before being able to activate a recipe in the list. 1. Tweet my Facebook status updates Do you have a Facebook account and a Twitter account? Like both but find it super annoying to update them both? Not to worry! The “Tweet my Facebook status updates” recipe can help. Once you add it to your IFTTT account, every FB status posted will be shared to your Twitter account....

In this article we look at five things you can do to make use of an old Mac machine, either one you inherit or one that you have sitting on a shelf because you replaced it. Although someone has finished with this computer, it is still a serviceable and useful computer, albeit one which is not capable of running Yosemite or even Lion. It has a lot of computing power, so what can you do to harness that power in your home to upgrade your lifestyle?...

1. Photoscape Photoscape is my favorite photo editing software. Actually, it’s not just a photo editor, it has got a plethora of tools for images. Before using Photoscape, I was of an opinion that it is just another photo editing software. However, I constantly read positive review about Photoscape, so I decided to try it out. Since then, it has become my default photo viewer and editor. Photoscape has got a very simple and easy to use interface....

Of course, depending on the language difficulty ranking – for example, Arabic, Japanese, Korean and Mandarin/Cantonese Chinese are categorised as “exceptionally difficult” for native English speakers – the students are required to spend more weeks or months (even years) mastering it. Mandarin is one of the most difficult languages to learn, and if you wish to challenge yourself – to know the basics both in oral and written form – you can use these mobile apps to help you learn the language faster, whether you’re learning it all by yourself or already enrolled in a language program....

Why Use a Barcode Scanner App? While they have a niche use, these apps are very much still used. They’re a quick and easy way to get the product details via barcode. Some apps build upon this information to provide a specific service, such as a shopping list app that adds items as you scan them. 1. QR & Barcode Scanner If you want a fast, bare-bones, no-nonsense scanner, the QR & Barcode Scanner app is perfect....

The rise in popularity of third-party cloud storage seems to have necessitated this change, but before this, there were third party developers creating file management apps for the iPhone and iPad user who demanded a little more control. Let’s look at five of the best file managers for iPhones and iPads: 1. Documents by Readdle Ranked number 8 on Apple’s app store in Productivity and possibly the most trusted and used third party file management app, no list can go without Documents....

Microsoft Excel has remained unshaken in the spreadsheet business since forever. But there are a couple of problems, and chief of them all is the pricing. A standalone copy of the software costs $129.99. And if you prefer to use it in conjunction with Microsoft office, it costs $69.99 a year! Thankfully, there are a couple of alternative spreadsheet software available for free, and they are able to perform as well as the spreadsheet giant....

1. Windows Has Built-in Optimization Features Windows already comes pre-loaded with many PC housekeeping options. You can find tools such as Defragment and Optimize Drives, Disk Cleanup, Windows Memory Diagnostic, and more by searching for “Windows Tools” (in Windows 11) or “Administrative Tools” (in Windows 10) from your taskbar. Tip: you can safely turn defragmentation off for your SSDs, as they don’t need it, and defragmenting them can actually shorten their lifespan....

Here we list some simple practices to help you protect your home while you are on holiday to make sure you spend the least cash while doing so. 1. Make It Feel Like You Are at Home The best way to avoid a burglary is to not be a target at all. If you make it feel like you are still inside the house, the burglar will most probably spare your house....

Plastic Card Have a look through your wallet. Chances are there’s an old hotel room key or gift/rewards/loyalty/membership card in there. Before you chuck it in the trash, consider giving it a couple of key bends to transform that old useless plastic card into a durable smartphone stand. Although it may be a bit harder to bend, a thicker card can support bigger, heavier phones. Binder Clips If you work in an office setting you’re probably all too familiar with those black document clips....

1. Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? on Google Earth This classic game has recently been revived by Google Earth as a short adventure through several world cities. If you were hoping for an actual challenge, you may be disappointed here: the campaign only takes a few minutes to play through completely, and the clues aren’t at all tricky to figure out, but it does induce some nostalgia, and it might whet your appetite for more geography!...

What are Indoor Navigation Apps? Indoor navigation apps create interactive maps and navigation tools that can be used by other people on their smartphones. Today’s mobile phones have come a long way since the early days of the technology. Now they not only message and call, but they have a variety of sensors like accelerometers, gyroscopes, electronic compasses, barometers, etc. that developers are using to create indoor navigation apps. Indoor navigation apps access those sensors in your phone and the environment around you to create a map to help you move to your desired location within the building quickly and easily....