Articles by Shubham Agarwal

Shubham Agarwal is a freelance technology journalist from Ahmedabad, India. His work has previously appeared in Business Insider, Fast Company, HuffPost, and more. You can reach out to him on Twitter.

Articles by: Shubham Agarwal

Apple’s Universal Control is a game-changer for Mac and iPad owners

By Shubham Agarwal published 22 May 22

Universal Control lets you operate up to three Mac and iPad devices with one keyboard and mouse. How well does it work and how can you enable it?

I tried to work on Apple’s iPad 9 for a week — it didn’t go well

By Shubham Agarwal published 14 May 22

Apple wants you to get work done on the iPad 2021. But when I tried to use it at my job for a week, I discovered a computing experience that’s more frustrating and less productive.

Can DuckDuckGo's privacy-first browser take on Google Chrome?

By Shubham Agarwal published 7 May 22

DuckDuckGo’s new browser for Mac features a suite of privacy tools, including a cookie pop-up and tracker blocker. But is that enough to take on Google Chrome and Apple’s Safari?

iPhone 13 mini real-world battery life — How long does it really last?

By Shubham Agarwal published 3 May 22

The new iPhone 13 mini comes equipped with a 10% larger battery than its predecessors. How does it actually perform in real-world tests?

How to remotely control your PC or Mac with your phone

By Shubham Agarwal published 1 May 22

Remote desktop apps by Google and Microsoft can come in handy in a number of situations. Here’s how to use them to remotely access and control your PC or Mac with your phone.

5 Chrome alternatives and the unique feature you're missing out on

By Shubham Agarwal last updated 26 April 22

These five browsers leave Google Chrome in the dust with a unique set of features. Find out which one’s right for you.

7 game-changing Windows 10 and Windows 11 hidden features you should be using

By Shubham Agarwal published 26 April 22

Windows 11 comes with plenty of hidden features that can help you get more out of your PC. Here are our top seven.

I tried a “de-Googled” Android phone for a week

By Shubham Agarwal published 23 April 22

I tried to live with a “de-Googled” Android OS called iodéOS to see if the privacy-focused pros outweigh the cons. Here’s how it went.

6 hidden macOS tips to customize your MacBook

By Shubham Agarwal published 19 April 22

MacOS offers plenty of ways you can personalize its look and make it your own from animated avatars to more colorful cursors. Here are the best macOS customization tools you may not know about.

What is Tor and how it can help you be anonymous online

By Shubham Agarwal published 17 April 22

Tor prevents anyone from spying on you by bouncing all your internet traffic through multiple computers spread across the world. Here’s how you can easily use it for free to stay anonymous online.

MacBook Pro 13-inch vs MacBook Pro 14-inch

By Shubham Agarwal last updated 15 April 22

The MacBook Pro 14 has a powerful new chip and plenty of ports. But can it hold its ground against the MacBook Pro 13?

Is the Microsoft Surface Go 2 still worth buying in 2021?

By Shubham Agarwal last updated 15 April 22

We decided to revisit Microsoft’s mini 2-in-1 to see if it’s still worth purchasing. Here’s what we found out.

How to take better screenshots on Mac

By Shubham Agarwal published 13 April 22

Your Mac’s built-in screenshot tool is far from ideal. Here’s how to take better screenshots on Mac with third-party apps that solve some of its most common shortcomings.

How to prepare your Android phone for emergencies

By Shubham Agarwal last updated 13 April 22

Your Android phone has several tools that can come in handy in an emergency. Here’s how to set them up.

How to create Focus profiles on your Mac, iPad, and iPhone

By Shubham Agarwal last updated 11 April 22

It’s hard to get anything done with so many distractions coming from your iPhone and Mac. With Focus profiles, you can manage them based on what you are doing and where you are.

How to improve your Mac's security and privacy

By Shubham Agarwal last updated 11 April 22

Your Mac’s built-in security tools can’t protect you from every attack. You will need these third-party apps to cover all the corners.

7 hidden MacBook features you should be using

By Shubham Agarwal last updated 11 April 22

Your Mac offers a range of lesser-known features that can save you both clicks and time. Here are some of our favorites.

How to prepare your iPhone for emergencies — set up your device to save your life

By Shubham Agarwal published 2 April 22

Your iPhone offers several tools that can come in handy in an emergency. Here’s how to set them up.

How to watch videos in a picture-in-picture mode

By Shubham Agarwal published 6 March 22

Launch videos in a picture-in-picture mode on your phone and computer to easily multitask between them and anything else

How to set Wi-Fi data limits on Mac and PC

By Shubham Agarwal published 26 February 22

It’s easy to exhaust your data plan when you’re browsing the internet. Set a limit on your Mac or Windows PC’s Wi-Fi to keep tabs on your usage.

How to speed up a slow Chromebook

By Shubham Agarwal published 20 February 22

Don’t throw out your slow Chromebook just yet. With these tips, you can easily speed it up.

Keyboard shortcuts: How to speed up your workflow on Windows, Mac, and Chrome OS

By Shubham Agarwal published 20 February 22

Your computer’s built-in keyboard shortcuts probably don’t cover all the actions you use regularly. Here’s how you can build your own keyboard shortcuts from scratch on Windows, Mac and Chrome OS.