iOS 15's best features are for Apple's most devoted users — Here's why By Shubham Agarwal published 17 July 21 iOS 15’s best features are for people who exclusively live in Apple’s walled garden. Should you bother to update if you’re not one of them?
Windows 11’s App Store is its centerpiece, not the Start Menu By Shubham Agarwal published 12 July 21 Microsoft’s Windows 11 update refreshes a range of features, but its more open and faster Microsoft Store stands out the most. Here’s why.
Your browser workflow is a mess — how to organize web apps into a unified hub By Shubham Agarwal published 10 July 21 The browser has failed to adapt to modern web workspaces. These apps want to fix that.
Microsoft Edge performance review — is this the fastest browser around? By Shubham Agarwal published 28 June 21 Microsoft Edge is faster than ever with new updates. But is it truly the best-performing browser on Windows 10?
How Apple is turning its walled garden into a social network By Shubham Agarwal published 15 June 21 Apple is laying the groundwork to build a social network inside its walled garden
To get iOS 15's best privacy features, Apple wants you to pay By Shubham Agarwal published 14 June 21 Apple has long advocated for a privacy-first online experience. But it’s now capitalizing on that reputation to nudge more people into paying for a premium iCloud subscription.
How to wirelessly share files between your Chromebook and Android phone By Shubham Agarwal published 13 June 21 With Google's Nearby Share tool, you can transfer files between Chromebooks and Android phones in an instant. Here's how to set it up.
iPhone 12 mini battery life not cutting it? 6 ways to extend your iPhone's runtime By Shubham Agarwal published 7 June 21 You don’t need to strap a powerbank on your phone’s back just yet. With a few practical software tweaks, you can easily squeeze an extra few hours out of your iPhone 12 mini.
Mozilla Firefox gets a massive overhaul — and now I'm ditching Google Chrome By Shubham Agarwal published 1 June 21 Mozilla Firefox’s biggest facelift in years is now rolling out for everyone. The fresh look has been months in the making under the “Proton” codename.
Google’s smartwatch problem will soon get much better (or worse) — here's why By Shubham Agarwal published 26 May 21 Google is getting serious about smartwatches but is it doing too much, too late? We look at how the company could succeed or fail in the coming months.
Android 12 beta impressions: The biggest overhaul in years By Shubham Agarwal published 24 May 21 With Android 12, Google’s mobile OS is getting a long-overdue facelift. In many ways, it’s a culmination of the dozens of foundational features Google has rolled out in the last couple of years.
How to move your data from an Android phone to an iPhone By Shubham Agarwal published 8 May 21 With a little work, you can easily transfer all your Android contacts, calendar appointments, pictures, videos, SMS texts, and more to your new iPhone.
Mozilla Firefox update is making me abandon Chrome — Here's why By Shubham Agarwal published 1 May 21 Mozilla has been beavering away, with a slate of compelling privacy-first updates to capture a growing niche of people.
How to record your Chromebook screen By Shubham Agarwal published 17 April 21 You can record your Chromebook screen with the following simple methods.
iPhone 12 mini long-term review: Living with Apple's smaller phone By Shubham Agarwal published 11 April 21 For people like me, who have been hanging onto their (sort of) compact phones for dear life, the iPhone 12 mini is probably the decade’s greatest smartphone.
I switched to iPhone after 7 years with Android - Here's what I learned By Shubham Agarwal published 6 April 21 Last month, when the time came for me to upgrade to what I anticipated would be my fourth personal Android phone, I ended up with an iPhone 12 mini instead.
How to boost your Chromebook’s Wi-Fi performance By Shubham Agarwal published 28 March 21 We found several easy-to-implement tips that can give your Chromebook’s Wi-Fi performance a serious boost.
From Windows to Chromebook — how to make the transition easy for parents By Shubham Agarwal published 28 March 21 Your parents may be accustomed to Windows laptops and may shy away from Chromebooks, but there are ways to prepare a Chrome OS device to make it more palatable for Windows-accustomed users.
Chrome OS 89 groundbreaking update gets Chromebooks ready to take on Windows and Mac By Shubham Agarwal published 20 March 21 With the Chrome OS 89 release, Google is building upon its plan to develop an ecosystem of devices, similar to Apple. Here's what you need to know about it.
How to get any browser on Chrome OS By Shubham Agarwal published 22 March 21 Not a fan of Google Chrome? Here’s how to get any web browser running on Chrome OS
Chromebook tablets: Get the best out of the Chrome OS tablet mode By Shubham Agarwal published 13 March 21 From floating keyboards to Google Assistant, the best tablet you can find might be your Chromebook
How to replicate the best Windows 10 features on a MacBook By Shubham Agarwal published 6 March 21 With the help of third-party apps, you can replicate most of the best Windows features on your Mac.
MacBook tips: 5 Utilities to supercharge your macOS experience By Shubham Agarwal published 28 February 21 Use these five clever utilities to greatly enhance your Mac.
How to free up Google Photo storage space By Shubham Agarwal published 20 February 21 Google Photos won't have unlimited storage next year. Here's how to free up space.
6 ways to repurpose your Chromebook By Shubham Agarwal published 13 February 21 But just because your old Chromebook is getting on in years doesn’t mean you should toss it to the back of your closet. Here are a few ways to repurpose your old Chromebook.