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About Saikat Basu

After removing the grime of an MBA and a ten-year long marketing career, Saikat dabbled in web development, networking, and SAP. He has been a former editor of several MakeUseOf sections since 2008. He is a legacy contributor now with a special interest in productivity methods and iOS. You will also find his contributions in web publications like GuidingTech, GoSkills, OnlineTechTips, and Lifewire. 

Latest Articles

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How to Use the Rule of Thirds in Photography

The rule of thirds is one of the first rules of photography you'll hear about. So here's what it is and how to use it correctly.

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The 8 Best English Grammar Apps to Improve Your Language Skills

These interactive English grammar apps for iPhone and Android will help strengthen your basics with bite-sized lessons.

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How to Scan Documents on Your iPhone

You don't need a special scanner app to scan documents with your iPhone.

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How to Find (and Scroll to) Old Messages on Your iPhone

Find your old text messages, quickly, when you need them.

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How to Change the Angle of an Image in Photoshop With Perspective Warp

Learn how to easily adjust and manipulate the perspective of objects in an image.

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10 Sites to Help You Diagnose and Fix Your Car

These car maintenance sites may not make you a mechanic that quickly, but they could be the first toolkit for any car repair help.

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The 6 Best Sites Like Craigslist to Find Used Items for Sale

Want to buy and sell your used items locally but not on Craigslist? Here are the best sites like Craigslist you should consider.

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How to Keep Track of Changes in Google Keep With Version History

Go back to a previous copy of your note and take advantage of version history in Google Keep.

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How to Change the Default Google Account With Multiple Accounts

Using the right Google account can become confusing if you aren't logged into the one you want. Use these tips to set the default Google account.

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How to Insert Special Symbols and Characters in Google Sheets

Google Sheets does not come with a native method to insert special characters. But these two workarounds can solve the problem.

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How to Get a Satellite View of Your House Using Google Earth

Want to go beyond Google Earth's satellite view of our Earth? Try a tour of Google Earth's high-definition aerial views over your house.

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How to Use Microsoft Word for Voice Transcriptions

The Transcribe feature in Microsoft Word can do much more for you apart from converting voice to text.

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How to Remove a Page Break in Microsoft Word: 2 Methods

Page breaks are crucial for neat Word documents. Learn how to create and remove unwanted page breaks in Microsoft Word.

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How to Use a Pomodoro Break Mindfully

Think about your Pomodoro breaks and the best ways to spend them away from work.

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How to Delete Multiple Contacts on an iPhone

Are you looking for ways to delete multiple contacts on your iPhone? Use these methods to clean up your contacts today.

Monitor Calibration Is Made Easy With These 5 Online Tools

You should calibrate your monitor regularly so your screen displays colors correctly. These are the best sites for monitor calibration.

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How Chrome's Reading Mode Makes the Web Easier to Read

Chrome's in-built reading mode is an accessibility feature with a few nice frills like a Dark theme.

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Learn How to Make Paper Airplanes With These 8 Paper Craft Websites

Learning to make paper planes is not just about creasing the paper at the folds and throwing it up in the air. It is aeronautical science at its most fundamental.

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How to Customize Chrome's Look Directly From the Side Panel

Use the side panel to instantly personalize the themes and colors of your Chrome browser.

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How to Use Custom Building Blocks in Google Docs

Google Docs now lets you create custom building blocks. Think of them as mini-templates for reusable content that you insert in one click.

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