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.
3 Android Smartphone Button Tricks to Keep Handy
These hardware button tricks may be simple and basic, but they're essential -- and it's only to your peril if you don't know them!
Firefox's Website Suggestions Changed: Here's How to Revert It
The website suggestion system is different in Firefox 43. Here's how to turn it off and go back to the old system.
Microsoft Just Released a Free Key for Windows 10 Pro
A free product key for Windows 10 Pro is floating around, but what does it mean and how can you take advantage of it?
How to Stop Windows 10 Update From Restarting Without Asking
Windows 10 can be annoying by the way it restarts without any notice. Fortunately, there's a way around that.
3 Nifty Browser Tricks That Everyone Will Appreciate
These browser tricks are simple but useful. If you've never used these, you're missing out!
5 Quick YouTube Shortcuts You Must Know About
These quick keyboard shortcuts will make YouTube videos much easier to navigate.
3 Password Security Myths That Too Many of Us Believe
How many of these password security myths do you believe?
3 Lesser-Known Google Services That You'll Find Useful
Google offers plenty of awesome services, many of which you may not be aware of. Here are a few that you'll find handy.
The Absolute Worst SSD Myth That You Shouldn't Believe
This SSD myth sounds scary but hasn't been true in a long time. Do you still believe it?
10 Great Gifts for the Road Warrior
Looking for the perfect Christmas present for someone who travels for work or vice versa? It's a special species! We have compiled the kind of gifts road warriors are sure to appreciate.
How to Close the Windows Feedback Notification for Good
If Windows keeps asking you for feedback, there's a quick and easy to disable it once and for all.
How to Hide "CRC SHA" from the Windows Right-Click Menu
If you have a mysterious context menu option called "CRC SHA", here's what it is and how you can get rid of it.
How Long Does That Book Take to Read? This Site Tells You
This site tells you how long it will take you personally to read any book.
3 Google Search Easter Eggs You Didn’t Know About
Here are a few Easter eggs in Google's search engine that you might not have known about.
Bring Back the Classic Volume Slider in Windows 10
If the new volume slider in Windows 10 bugs you, here's how you can revert to the one from older versions of Windows.
How to Hide Anything in Windows
Windows allows you to tweak and customize almost anything. We show you how to make use of these superpowers to let things disappear.
Tweak Email Notifications to Your Liking on Windows. It’s Easy!
Mail app notifications can be a nuisance. Here's how to customize them to your liking!
Here’s How You Can Set Quiet Hours on Windows
Here's how to automatically turn off notifications according to a schedule on Windows 8.1 or Windows 10.
3 Effortless Ways to Unlock More Space on Dropbox for Free
In less than 5 minutes, you could boost your Dropbox storage limit by up to 30 GB for free!
How to Beat Twitter's 140 Character Limit
Twitter's 140 character limit can be a nuisance. Fortunately, there are ways to get around it.