About Saikat Basu
Saikat Basu is the Deputy Editor for Internet, Windows, Productivity, and Work & Career. After removing the grime of an MBA and a ten year long marketing career, he dabbled in web development, networking, and SAP. After joining MakeUseOf in 2008, he rose from the ranks and now manages four high-growth sections while stealing time to write. You will also find his contributions in web publications like GuidingTech, GoSkills, OnlineTechTips, and Lifewire.
Give Your Photos An Instant Edge With The New Editing Tools On Instagram
Instagram goes from being a mere "photo-filter" app to an editing toolbox. Ten new features in the latest update should give Instagrammers more control over a photo's look.
The Tiny Google Chromecast Places A Big Footprint With Launch In 6 New Countries
Google's thumb sized media streaming dongle has arrived in six new countries after it made its debut in the U.S. last year. Australia, Belgium, Japan, Korea, Portugal, and Switzerland get the dongle.
Any.do Launches Web App To Ramp Up Your Productivity From Any Browser
Now, you can access your to-do lists from any browser and sync tasks across multiple platforms. Any.do unveils a brand new Web application.
Google+ Adds The Awesome Touch To Your Memories With Stories & Movies
Two new improvements to Google+ should help to package all your precious memories captured in photos and videos into visual stories. They promise to work behind the scenes...automatically.
10 Useful DuckDuckGo Instant Answers That Save You Time & A Few Clicks
Instant Answers is a collection of DuckDuckGo goodies that potentially make your online search life somewhat easier. Here are ten from a huge list you can try out on this alternative search engine.
The Metropolitan Museum Of Art Showcases 400,000 Historic Images For Free Download
A Picasso hanging on your wall? A fantasy. But a masterpiece decking your computer for free is as easy a click because The Metropolitan Museum of Art has opened 400,000 high-resolution images to the public.
Limited By Your Own Skills? 7 Ways To Hurdle Over Your Fears & Just Do It
Our limitations become our fears and stop us at the hurdles. But do you notice that "hurdle" is a noun as well as a verb? Here are seven tips to jump over your limitations.
For Distraction Free Meetings -- The Presentation Mode Comes To Evernote For Windows
Fans of Evernote on Windows have something to cheer about. The latest update brings Presentation Mode to Evernote on the Windows desktop. Make your meetings painless.
Start A Smooth Hands Free Conversation With The Improved Google Search App For iOS
Google Search app for iOS jumped to version 4.0.0, with several new features and improved "conversational" functions. Ask questions in succession and have a more natural conversation.
7 Awesome Online Company Blogs You Should Read For Personal Productivity
Not all company blogs are good or designed for the greater good. Most blogs go one-way with their branding, but some genuinely take it beyond and create interesting content.
Liven Up Google Hangouts With Emoji, Status Indicators, & Better Search
Little touches like a green availability indicator, a large set of emoji, message snippets, and a better friend search come together in what Google calls "the new Hangouts".
Stay Better Protected On Twitter & Give Your Tweets More Space With These Updates
Twitter beefed up its security and brought in a slight layout change that gives more eye-space to what matters – your tweets. Let's talk about them one at a time.
Your Home Under Water – Google Street View Mod Hits Us With Global Warming Message
June 5th is World Environment Day. The focus as always is on the impact of global warming. World Under Water is a Google Street View simulation that hopes to bring the message closer to home.
Google Aims To Make Teaching & Studying Easier As It Launches Classroom
Google Classroom seamlessly integrates Google Drive, Google Docs, and Gmail. The new free tool should help teachers create and organize assignments quickly, provide feedback, and communicate easily with their students.
7 Websites For Sharing Your Nostalgic Memories Of Days Gone By
Nostalgia may be bittersweet, but the mere thought of the past ties us all together socially. We share our best and worst memories. This is where the Web comes in as the great watering hole.
Google Docs Adds Basic Image Editing With Crop & Rotate
Google Docs now has basic image editing tools. It is a simple update, but it is another important step in turning Google Docs into a document editor for all seasons.
Get Tech Skills You Need At These Top 7 Online Course Sites
It's not only about learning programming languages, but also the little unnoticed tech skills that could take you further in your career. Iterate to the next version of you. Class is in session.
Education For All: Volunteer In Coursera's Global Translator Community
The Coursera MOOC platform has launched The Global Translator Community (GTC) program that will attempt to add translated subtitles to the 600 plus video courses on the site. Coursera is calling on volunteers.
Try Learning On The Go With The New Udacity For iPhone
Udacity has launched a free iPhone app. You can now access 12 full courses and 26 free and ‘open’ courses on an iPhone's smaller screen. Learn in your downtime.
Explore Pinterest In Just A Few Taps As Guided Search Comes To The Mobile Apps
Pinterest is a "search engine" in its own right. New updates to Pinterest on mobile should help with the visual exploration. Guided Search is a new way to find content on Pinterest.