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.
6 Simple Tricks to Reduce Email Stress
Dealing with email is the best part of my day. Said no one ever. You need all the tips you can get to manage your email inbox? We can help you out!
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!
How to Add Even More Tiles to the Windows 10 Start Menu
The default Start Menu in Windows 10 is a bit cramped, but this new tweak let's you add more tiles per column.
15 Useful Gmail Shortcuts You Might've Forgotten About
For those who use Gmail's web interface, these keyboard shortcuts will instantly boost your productivity.
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.
One Easy Tweak for Laptops with Poorly-Placed Power Buttons
If your laptop has a poorly-placed power button, you've probably hit it by accident a few times. Here's how to get around that frustration.
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.
Airbnb for Food: Eat Authentic Meals All Over the World
Ever wanted to travel the world and taste cuisines from all kinds of cultures? Here's how to do that right now.
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.
3 Tips for Finding OS X System Preferences Even Quicker
With so many settings in the System Preferences dialog, finding the right one can take more time than necessary. Here's how to speed it up.
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.