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Sidecar officially arrives when Apple releases macOS Catalina and iPadOS 13 later this year. Until then, the tool remains in beta. What is Sidecar? Products like Duet Display and Luna Display have long made it possible for mobile devices to act as a secondary screen for Mac. With Sidecar, Apple brings the functionality directly to macOS and iPad software for the first time. Setting up Sidecar To get started with Sidecar, your two devices must be connected with a USB-C cable or wirelessly over Wi-Fi....

But it’s not a super intuitive process (you hear that, Instagram programmers)? So, if you haven’t been able to figure it out — or if you’re new to Instagram and want to start off with a bang — read on, and you’ll soon take your Stories to the next level. We want to note here that these fonts are only available in the Instagram Stories mode, and cannot be used when posting captions or comments, which is okay with us since to do so would surely border on annoying....

Like with other Mi devices launched in India over the last couple of years, the company’s latest budget wonder — the Redmi 4 — also comes with an IR blaster. While other OEMs have ditched the IR blaster on their devices, Xiaomi remains the only company that continues to offer this handy sensor on its devices. Even Xiaomi’s cheapest handset in India, the Redmi 4A, features an IR blaster. Using the IR blaster and the bundled Mi Remote app, one can control almost any home appliance near them right from their phone....

Since Microsoft introduced its free Office Web Apps, anyone with a browser and Internet connection can use SkyDrive.com to create and share Office documents. That includes anyone on a PC, Mac, Linux, Android, BlackBerry, and of course, iOS. The benefit of the new Mobile Office app on the iPhone is that it’s optimized for smaller displays. But, if you can get past that and pinch and zoom your documents, using Web Apps via a browser might be enough to get things done on the go....

India’s move to demonetize and invalidate Rs 500 and 1000 notes was sudden. And it has repercussions that are frankly out of scope for our tech site. But interestingly, this move has thrust upon a uniquely diverse country to pursue an idea – going cashless. Of course, we’re far from actualising it but we’re already seeing street vendors and auto drivers accept Paytm. And that’s what we’re talking about today....

Android 10 was introduced back in September 2019 and there are still a lot of compatible devices that are yet to get served with the latest Android operating system. However, users who have already got their hands on the Android 10 update know what all new features this OS brings in for the device. Android 10 also offers built-in call recording, Focus mode which is similar to the Do Not Disturb mode, new navigation gestures, redesigned camera UI, new animations, etc....

But did you know that the cord-cutting revolution started years ago, way before Netflix streaming was even a thing? First, it was the landline phone. Next, of course, was cable TV. Now, another form of cord-cutting is gaining ground … Read on and learn all about this new cord-cutting movement that’s on the rise. Going wireless Data from the Pew Research Center, the reputable nonprofit organization that has documented the growth of the internet for over 15 years, shows that the number of people who are ditching their home cable internet services for wireless phone data is steadily rising....

Discord is one of the most popular social media platforms ever to exist. It has become the hub for creatives, gamers, and NFT artists to converse with people of like minds. Creatives use this platform to engage with their customers and audience. One way they do this is by using Discord bots for giveaways. How do you win Discord giveaways if you want in on the free gifts? This article will break down different ways to win a Discord giveaway....

The internet today helped a lot of people connect each other and exchange data in lighting speed. It is the same internet through which hackers attack our data and steal it. This can be a serious issue to our privacy as there is a high chance of our sensitive data getting lost from the internet. The powerful network can be made a safe one to use with something called a VPN or virtual private network....

To give you a background, the FIDO (Fast ID Online) security keys provide protection against automated bots, bulk phishing, and targeted attacks by leveraging the public key cryptography to verify a user’s identity and the URL of the login page. By doing so, it prevents attackers from accessing users’ account, even if they have tricked the users into providing their username and password. On devices based on Chrome OS, macOS, and Windows 10, Google leverages the Chrome browser to communicate with the built-in security key of a user’s Android device, over Bluetooth, using the CTAP2 protocol from FIDO....

A true black dark mode has arrived for Twitter on iOS along with a new automatic dark mode setting. Read along for how to use these dark themes in addition to the blue/gray dark mode. Since 2016, the official Twitter app for iOS has used a blueish/gray theme for its Night mode. Now the feature has been renamed to Dark mode with a new theme option. You can choose between the original blue/gray theme now known as “Dim” as well as “Lights out,” a true black dark mode....

How to write a Python port scanner In this episode of Cyber Work Applied, Keatron helps you build your own port scanner, a tool that can be useful for a variety of different cybersecurity purposes. Watch the full walkthrough of building your own port scanner below: Write a port scanner in Python in 5 minutes | Free Cyber Work Applied series New episodes of Cyber Work Applied are released every other week....

For example, you can add a 3D animal to your book report in Word, a building to your company spreadsheet in Excel, a medical instrument to your health presentation in PowerPoint, or an emoticon to an email in Outlook. Along with adding an eye-catching 3D image, you can format it to see a particular angle, make it larger or smaller, or align it perfectly on your page or slide....

As much as we’d love to have completely paperless offices, especially at home, having to scan documents and photos is as inevitable as the tide. If you have a Microsoft Surface with Windows RT, scanning those documents on rare occasions is really a piece of cake. Set Up Printer on Surface RT & Windows 8 The first thing you’ll need to do is make sure your scanner is connected to your Surface RT....

Most people know about the success of Instagram Stories. Many people and firms use it daily. Instagram Live is not yet as well known, but as internet speeds increase, more and more people happily livestream with ease. Firms are rapidly discovering that Instagram Live adds a new dimension to their business marketing. Sure, you need confidence to perform live, but your audience is usually relatively forgiving, as long as they can perceive that they are gaining value from your broadcast....

Xiaomi is now the only OEM to offer an infrared blaster on all its budget and mid-range devices. Apart from the Mi Mix 2, all smartphones launched by Xiaomi in the last year in India feature a handy IR blaster. The company’s latest handset, the Redmi Y1 and Y1 Lite, also feature an infrared blaster at the top. With IR blaster, Redmi Y1 and Y1 Lite owners can control various electronic devices like TV, AC, music system and other similar devices using the handy Mi Remote app....

TikTok offers thousands of filters and effects to amp up your videos and transform them into some work of art. These innovative effects are part of the appeal of TikTok among the young generation. TikTok offers some world-class accessories to make your videos more fun and aesthetically appealing. Due to its mass appeal, TikTok possesses a great deal of influence. Once a trend starts on TikTok, everybody hops on the bandwagon and makes sure to try it....

Windows security is a great security suite as it protects your computer from various threats such as viruses, malware, adware, PUPs, and even Ransomware. Thanks to Windows Security, users no longer need to invest in premium security apps to safeguard their devices from security threats. Although the security suite is mostly free from bugs, sometimes it blocks legitimate and safe apps from accessing your storage. If this often happens to you, you need to view the Protection history page of Windows security and manually undo the actions....

Work from home is the new norm these days. The COVID-19 pandemic around the world has forced the majority to start working from home. The practice has led to a surge in demand for work from home tools and equipment including routers, webcams, microphones, laptop stand, and more. Most of them are out of stock and the ones in stock are costing double/triple from the original price. Thankfully, you can use your Android phone as a webcam and on PC and Mac....

iOS 13 brings upgrades to Apple Maps and one of the new features rolling out is a Street View-like option called “Look Around.” Read on for how to use this latest Apple Maps feature in iOS 13. Street View is a highly popular feature that Google Maps has offered for years. It gives users a 3D virtual view at how a location looks in real life and you can stroll up and down streets from your device....