Browsing category
Honestly speaking, I have started using media player software less often. That’s probably because of the online streaming boom in the last couple of years. It’s hard to remember the last time I slid a DVD into my computer. Most of the time, I find myself binge-watching TV shows on Prime Video (it even has a […]
As our basic PDF reading needs are fulfilled by web browsers, the need for a free PDF reader software is decreasing. Still, there are some tasks like annotation, digital signature, form filling, etc. that need advanced PDF reader software. So, we’ve compiled a list of the top 8 best PDF readers for Windows PCs. This list […]
Microsoft is mostly criticized by the Linux community for their closed-source Windows operating system which single-handedly outperforms the popularity of all the Linux distros combined. The company has been an advocate of proprietary software, but in the last couple of years, Redmond has made a lot of contributions to the open source community. Microsoft is now […]
In the realm of office productivity software, no one has a significant presence as Microsoft Office. They’ve produced a piece of software for just about every task necessary in the modern office, short of a few niches or specializations. Microsoft Office apps like Word, Powerpoint, Excel, etc. have got so many features nowadays that it […]
Augmented reality(AR) has gained a lot of attention in the last few years and developers are trying to get their hands on this highly useful tech. AR apps have been on the Play Store for quite some time now. Most of them are full of bugs, but the ones that work will amaze you. Although […]
Web Browsers are one of the most significant pieces of software on your device that serves as a window to access the World Wide Web. Mostly, a browser app is always pre-installed on every Android device. However, not all the browsers can provide you with a smooth and reliable browsing experience. There are a lot of […]
With the release of iOS 11, Apple has brought AR to millions of people. Apple has done this with the help of ARKit, which is a new framework that has allowed developers to create augmented reality experiences. Slowly AR-based iOS applications are making their way into the App Store. In this article, I’ll be sharing few AR […]
Google Chrome comes as a default browser installed on most Android phones. It is fast, responsive and comes with all the basic features. The only thing it lacks is extensions which are available on Mozilla Firefox Android app. Android app of Google Chrome has few hidden tricks up its sleeve that can enhance user experience. […]
Have you ever took a moment to think that we are living the future that sci-fi films predicted to an extent? Sure we don’t have Time Travel or Teleportation yet. But the technological breakthroughs in the last two centuries have pushed our civilization to this Space Age that our ancestors wouldn’t have even dreamed of. […]
In this age of smartphones and computers, the electronic devices have become our true companions. For technology enthusiasts and geeks, this is even truer. However, there are only a handful of movies that showcase the geek and hacker culture in a true sense. In this article, I’ve tried to compile my favorite and best hacking […]
Career website Glassdoor is known to release its annual report of the best places to work for under the name “Employees’ Choice Awards.” In this year’s list, which is Glassdoor’s 10th edition, the organizations were ranked on the basis of employee rating across different factors. Out of this collection of 100 best companies to work […]
As modern technology keeps evolving, gadgets and services keep overwhelming us with new and exciting features. On an average, people upgrade their smartphone once every two years. So, what to do with the old phone when you get a shiny new one? Selling is an option, but people often go for cheaper or mid-range devices rather […]
Think of those lazy weekends when you just don’t want to move a muscle; or those lazy winter nights when you are comfortably enjoying a movie on your couch, and you wished you didn’t have to leave your comfort zone to change the volume or skip tracks. So, you may think, “Can I use my […]
A few days ago, Apple started offering iPhone X pre-orders. As it turns out, within few minutes, people started getting delivery dates of late November or December. iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, which are now available, are also in good demand. This brings us to iPhone X alternatives one can look for, which prompted […]
Keeping your PC protected using some digital lock is more than a necessity nowadays. While most Windows users prefer the password-based sign-in method, there are other different sign-in options and ways to unlock Windows 10. In the past, Fossbytes has written about various smart lock options on Android. Now, in this post, I would like to […]
Google Assistant, the brain behind Google Home, can perform many interesting actions like searching the web, scheduling events and alarms, or surfing information from your Google account. The assistant is famous for its precise robotic responses. Besides all the information you’d expect from the Google assistant, it is also designed with a slight touch of […]
The Fall Creators Update is being pushed out as a part of Microsoft’s bi-annual update routine for Windows 10. It’s the fourth big update — to promote Windows as a service — released by Microsoft since Windows 10 first came to market in 2015. The other three updates were Anniversary Update, November Update, and Creators […]
At its fourth annual Oculus Connect conference, the Facebook-owned Oculus announced a series of products to push Facebook’s VR-focused strategy. With the new launches, Facebook is looking to control the overall VR experience with the help of onboard computation, which means no need for smartphones or PC. At the conference, Facebook announced tons of new hardware and […]
Technology is changing the way we work at office and lead our lives at home. In the past one decade, the rate of this change has skyrocketed, and you need to fasten up the pace to make intelligent decisions. With the advancements in the fields like AI, IoT, immersive experiences, etc., you need to be in […]
Have you thought about the ways to control notifications on your Windows 10 PC. Because, Windows 10 notifications might annoy or embarrass you by popping up when you’re in a middle of something, like, a presentation. Over time, Microsoft has improved on how Windows delivers notifications on your computer screen. On the bottom right corner […]
Google never lags behind the current technology trends. With the coming up of Apple’s Siri, Amazon’s Alexa and Microsoft’s Cortana, Google has launched its voice assistant, Google Assistant, with some great features. As we know, Google Assistant is a voice-based virtual personal assistant, initially debuted as a part of Google’s voice-activated speaker Google Home and […]