Akshata Shanbhag
389 articles published since November 18, 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.
Simplify Your Gmail Workflow With These 4 Labeling Tips
Are you using the labels in Gmail with maximum efficiency? Here are some tips to help you make the most of them and improve your workflow!
How to Hide App Store Purchases on Your iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Want some of your app purchases to be private? We'll teach you how to hide them.
How to Know If Someone Accessed Your Google Accounts
Worried that people are accessing your Google accounts without your knowledge? Here's how you can stay on top of that.
3 Hidden Easter Eggs in Firefox That You Might Have Missed
Firefox has a few interesting but hidden Easter Eggs that you probably weren't aware of.
Essential Keyboard Tips for New Mac Users
Switching from Windows to Mac can shock new users in many ways. So, here's a quick start guide to help you get used to a Mac keyboard quickly.
How to Access OS X Folders From a Windows PC the Easy Way
OS X and Windows aren't always compatible, but here's an easy way to access OS X folders from Windows.
How to Use Any Text File as a Journal on Windows
Windows has a cool built-in feature that lets you turn any TXT file into an actual journal.
An Easy Way to Hide Files on Android So Nobody Can See
Want to make certain files and folders invisible on your Android device? There's a quick one-minute trick for doing that.
The Easiest Way to Transfer Data to a Samsung Galaxy
If you have a new Galaxy device, Samsung has a tool that makes it easy to transfer everything from your old device to the new one -- even if the old device isn't a Galaxy!
How to Read WhatsApp Messages Without Alerting the Sender
Ever wanted to read messages in WhatsApp without triggering "read receipts"? Here are three easy ways to do that!
A Smart Trick to Getting Faster Replies to Your Emails
Tired of waiting forever to get replies to your emails? Here's a simple psychological trick that works nearly every time.
Try This Built-In Windows Tool to Record System Issues
When you have a problem in Windows, you can explain it using words... or you can record and show the problem. It's much faster, much easier, and much more effective.
13 Quick Tricks and Extensions to Become a Gmail Power User
If you are a Gmail user, you have an endless stream of tricks and extensions to make the best of it. We'll explore some of the best of them in this article.
Check Out These Animated Easter Eggs Hidden in Google Hangouts
Google Hangouts has a number of animated Easter eggs that you might enjoy.
How to Save Safari Downloads to the Cloud Automatically
If you want to automatically save downloads from Safari to a cloud service, here's how you can.
Add Pomodoro Timers to Your To-Do Lists With This App
The Pomodoro technique is one the most effective ways to boost productivity, and this app can integrate Pomodoro timers right into your to-do lists!
3 File Extension Tips Every Microsoft Office User Should Know
There's a lot to know about Microsoft Office, but these basic tips are both simple and useful and should be learned by everyone. No exceptions.
3 Quick Gmail Tips to Make Your Inbox Easier to Use
Gmail is simple enough to use, but these tips will help you do things you didn't know were possible.
A Simple Explanation of What Net Neutrality Is All About
Net Neutrality is a complex topic, but this website does a great job explaining it in terms you'll understand.
2 Useful Tricks to Know When Sharing YouTube Videos
The next time you share a YouTube video, try these tricks that make your life easier!