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You can locate nearby places and search for directions on maps without the internet. Here’s how to use offline maps in Windows 11.

In a world where access to the internet is now easier than ever, there’s still a need for offline utilities. This has never been more true than for emails.

Google Maps has changed the way we navigate the world around us. It has eliminated the fear of getting lost in a new city or unfamiliar territories and is full of little tricks. All you need is an active internet connection and GPS. Unfortunately, t

Spotify is one of the coolest music and podcast streaming apps. It has an impressive collection of music, some exclusive content, and overall engaging interface. Many find it functional, and there is definitely room for improvement. It could be for t

Google Docs is arguably the best online word processor since it is incredibly easy to use. Also, you can comfortably collaborate with others. That said, it’s not a pretty picture with all browsers. For instance, if you use Google Docs using Saf

Google Drive comes with an interesting feature that lets you access your files on Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides without the internet. That’s possible with the help of the offline feature in Drive. However, the same feature can get on your nerves

Setting up Google Chrome on Windows 10 is a relatively smooth and uneventful affair. Download and run the Chrome installer, and you should have the browser up and running in a few minutes. However, the fact that Chrome requires online connectivity du

The problem with any cloud-based service is that most of them require an internet connection. In my home state Kashmir, we have frequent suspensions of the internet. So using such a service does more harm than good. Fortunately, certain cloud service

In this era of smart speakers and smartphones, listening to music has become a simple leisure activity. If you want to listen to a particular song, ask Alexa or Google Assistant to play it for you. Do you need the lyrics of the songs you have been hu

It’s been a while since I ditched Word for Google Docs, and I don’t regret my decision one bit. But if there’s a downside to using Google’s word processor, it’s the rather erratic offline experience. And considering the spotty internet in m

When it comes to offline music players, Poweramp has been a go-to app for many audiophiles. With a new interface, enhanced graphic equalizer and smooth gestures, the Poweramp v3 music player has undoubtedly raised the bar. However, if you are looking

Windows is a widely used operating system in the world. Computerworld wrote an article stating that Windows runs on 86% of all computers in the world with Windows 10 on 47% of them. That’s impressive! To do justice to such a large user base, Micros

It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that listening to songs help in uplifting our mood, howsoever sour it is. And thanks to online music streaming apps, all you have to do is search for the right song to set the right mood. But imagine a situation when

Mobile gaming has come so far in the last decade. I still remember playing snake on my first mobile, Nokia 3310. Right now, I am dividing my free time between PUBG and Modern Combat 5.

In this day and age, pretty much everything is connected to the internet. We have reached such a phase that life without the internet seems almost impossible. But how foolproof is it? Disconnect the Wi-Fi connection and you’ll soon realize that

Gone are the days of Personal Navigation Devices or PND’s. Today we have the almighty smartphone to do a job of 100 gadgets in one device and seamless navigation is one of them. Out of the many offline navigation apps available

Netflix, the streaming giant that is building a service tailor made for binge-watchers, is reportedly working on a new feature that might allow users to download and view content offline. Though the speculation of such a feature has been making the r

Our smartphones these days are like our constant companions, sticking with us throughout the day. From the time we wake up till we hit the sack, we use them to do so much.

If you bill your time to other people when using a Chromebook, you need to track it to create an accurate bill. Sometimes you want to be accountable to yourself.

Sure, you’ve got Wi-Fi everywhere, the 3G/LTE connection is also pretty reliable. Until it’s not. And when it doesn’t work, it doesn’t work at all. Let’s face it, the internet is our lifeline.