Akshata Shanbhag
Contributing since November, 2013
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About Akshata Shanbhag
Akshata trained in manual testing, animation, and UX design before focusing on technology and writing. This brought together two of her favorite activities — making sense of systems and simplifying jargon.
Latest Articles
2 Networking Command Line Tools Everyone Should Know
Every computer user, regardless of which operating system you use, should know these command line tools.
How to Change the Default Program for Any File on Windows
Tired of Windows opening files with the wrong program? Here's how to change the launching program for any file type.
6 Common Windows Upgrade Issues & How to Fix Them
Upgrading Windows 10 can cause a number of complications. We show you what to watch out for and how to prevent or fix issues.
3 Insanely Cute Pets That Are Famous on the Web
People are usually the ones turning into memes, but they aren't the only ones. How many of these famous Internet pets do you know?
Free Up Disk Space by Moving Windows Apps to External Media
By offloading your Windows 10 apps onto external media, you can free up a lot of space on your main system drive. Here's how to do it!
Create a Microsoft Account on Windows 10 Using Gmail or Yahoo!
Here's how you can make a Microsoft account for Windows 10 without a Microsoft email address.
One Simple Trick to Amplify Your Smartphone Volume In a Room
Need a quick way to boost your phone's volume without using speakers? Here's a handy tip that you can use anywhere.
4 Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know About the Google Doodle
Google Doodles are awesome, so here are a few factoids about them that you might be surprised to know.
Use Windows 10's Secret Taskbar to Navigate Like a Pro
Finding files and folders on Windows 10 can be a nuisance, so here's a quick way to find them without any navigational headaches.
Speed Up Your Wi-Fi on OS X by Setting the Best Channel
Having your Wi-Fi router set to the wrong channel could be hindering your speeds. Here's a quick way to find the optimal channel on OS X.
Find Start Menu Apps Faster on Windows 10 with This Trick
The Start Menu in Windows 10 isn't exactly easy to browse, but here's a trick that'll speed you up.
Need Your PC's Serial Number? Here’s a Quick Way to Find It
Here's the quickest and easiest way to find your PC's serial number. It beats crawling under your table and digging through hardware!
Keep the Shrug Emoticon on Speed Dial With These 3 Tips
If you use emoticons and kaomojis often, then here are some ways to keep them at quick access.
How to Go Back to Your Favorite Boot Menu from Windows 7
If you don't like the graphical Windows boot loader, here's a quick way to bring back the classic one from Windows 7.
The Easiest Way to Receive Files Directly in Dropbox
Receiving files from others has never been easier thanks to this new and awesome feature from Dropbox.
8 Tips to Quickly Search & Sort Trello Cards and Lists
Still sifting through your Trello boards manually? Switch to the tricks listed in this article to search them all at once and speed up your Trello workflow.
How to Keep Trello Lists More Organized With Card Covers
Trello organization can quickly get out of hand, but you can make your life easier by using card image covers as visual cues.
20 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do with the Mac Option Key
The Command steals the limelight on your Mac's keyboard, but it’s the Option key that is the real hero.
10 Little Known Features of Windows File Explorer
Don’t let Windows File Explorer fool you with its plain looks. It’s capable of many more actions and tweaks than it lets on! Let us show you a bunch of them.
How to Add "Open As Root" to Ubuntu's Right-Click Menu
If you frequently need to open files and folders as root, then here's a quick way to add the option to the right-click menu in Ubuntu.