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How to Search Through a Website With or Without the Search Box

March 19, 2012

When you start loving a website you probably start expecting more from it. You start looking for more material to read. And one of the best ways to do that is to use the website’s Search Box. However, at times the search box isn’t integrated clearly in the site’s design and becomes difficult to locate. [...]

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How to Make Desktop Version of Internet Explorer 10 Default in Windows 8

March 19, 2012

For those of you who love Internet Explorer and prefer it as your default browser, I have a great news for you guys. Windows 8 will be shipping with not just one but two versions of Internet Explorer 10. One of the versions will be the default desktop version we have been working on for [...]

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How to Send Recorded Skype Conversations to Evernote Automatically

March 17, 2012

Conversing through Skype has become a very common practice these days. While some use it for personal one-to-one calls, others find its use as a group and business video conferencing tool. On the business end, it is also important to jot down certain points and decisions over matters as minutes of the meeting. Many a [...]

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An Overview of Dropbox’s Revamped Web Interface and Features

March 17, 2012

The world might be extravagant in other ways, but there’s also a welcome strand of minimalism. From Apple devices to websites, we see the telltale signs. Dropbox also has followed suit with its revamped interface, that’s neater, more intuitive, and hopefully speedier. I will leave you to write the testimonials later. First, let’s see what [...]

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How to Disable Windows 8 Defender Before Installing a Different Antivirus Software

March 17, 2012

Windows 8 comes with an built-in antivirus called the Windows Defender. Windows Defender is nothing but the free antivirus of Microsoft called the Microsoft Security Essentials clubbed with the Defender of Windows 7. Microsoft claims that Windows defender is sufficient for a home computer where mere basic protection is required, but I personally don’t like [...]

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Siine Keyboard: A New Dynamic Keyboard with Super Fast Shortcuts for your Android

March 16, 2012

When we type on keyboards while working on a desktop or laptop, writing long emails and documents (like this article) can seem easy, but I can’t imagine myself typing the same on a touch phone keyboard. Input methods on smartphones have always been a concern (and an area of opportunity) for developers. They are good [...]

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How to Create a Picture Password in Windows 8

March 15, 2012

Windows 8 will not be an operating system just for your desktops and laptops alone. With the introduction of various touch enabled features (like swipe to unlock, Metro Interface, etc.) in the Windows 8 Consumer Preview it’s confirmed that Microsoft is targeting tablets too with the final release. Now the thing is, while you are [...]

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How to Add Computer Icon to Windows 8 Start Menu, Desktop & Windows Explorer

March 15, 2012

The predecessors of Windows 8 – XP, Vista and Windows 7 – made us accustomed to two things: The Start Menu and My Computer (Well, it came to be called as just ‘Computer’ in versions after XP but I am still kinda used to the older term). They were like the signature of Microsoft Windows [...]

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4 Useful Tools to Delete Locked Files In Windows

March 14, 2012

As a Windows user you must have come across messages like “The source or destination file may be in use” and “Cannot delete file: Access denied” while trying to delete a file. This happens because the file or folder is in use by some other program that stops the delete action. Sometimes you may be [...]

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How to Open Word, Excel (.doc, .docx, xlsx etc) Files Without MS Office Installed

March 14, 2012

The chances are slim that you don’t have MS Office installed on your PC. Heck, it’s one of things that the guys from Redmond got right and even Mac fanboys will acknowledge it. But what if that probability gets skewed and you don’t have the trusty MS Office to open your DOC and XLS files [...]

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How to Personalize the New Windows 8 Charm Bar

March 14, 2012

Windows 8 introduces an all-new way to interact with your system called the Charm Bar. We have already provided a basic introduction to the Charm Bar and things it can help you with in your daily computing works. Previously, on Guiding Tech I discussed how you can change the looks of Windows 8 Start Menu [...]

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How to Search On Firefox (From Search & Address Bar) Productively

March 13, 2012

There is so much of information on the internet that converging down to the one that matters can get difficult at times. And for this reason we must be very specific and focused with our search. Choosing the right search engine, typing proper query strings and filtering results are some of the ways to search [...]

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Keep Track of Your Postpaid Usage on Android with DroidStats

March 13, 2012

Few weeks back, after getting peeved from the frequent top-up recharges every second day and changing voice plans that are hard to keep track of, I decided to move on to a postpaid mobile plan. Yes, India has both prepaid and postpaid mobile plans, and majority opt for the former due to its obvious convenience [...]

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A Brief Introduction to Windows 8 Charm Bar

March 13, 2012

Windows 8 Consumer Preview made a few things clear about the final release and two of the most talked about changes are the missing old, conventional Start Menu and the introduction of an all-new Charm Bar. Charm Bar is a brand new feature addition and we all are seeing it for the first time in [...]

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How to Personalize the New Windows 8 Start Menu (or Start Screen)

March 12, 2012

The new start menu or the start screen in Windows 8 is certainly going to be the biggest change from the point of view of an average user. As always, some are loving the new interface and others are grumbling at the loss of the old, conventional Windows start menu. Now for those who love [...]

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How to Add a Life Event to Your Facebook Timeline (and Why You Should)

March 9, 2012

Facebook did a complete makeover with the introduction of the Facebook Timeline. Our Facebook pages haven’t been the same since. The large banner like image dominates, and then your “life story” follows. The timeline is resting place for all your memorable posts, photos, events…all arranged in a reverse chronological order. Admittedly, you have to scroll [...]

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