About Mihir Patkar
Mihir Patkar has been writing on technology and productivity for over 14 years at some of the top media publications across the world. He has an academic background in journalism.
Latest Articles
7 Reasons Why You Don't Need a Tablet Anymore
Has the era of tablets come to an end? Now that smartphones, laptops, and e-readers are sufficiently advanced, the tablet is on the verge of being obsolete.
5 Sites to Download Famous Sounds from Movies, Games, & More
Are you searching for the perfect sound to adopt as your ringtone? Sounds from famous movies, TV shows, games, and even NASA have found a home on the Internet thanks to these five websites.
What's a Quick Charger? Here's Why You Need One Now
Smartphones take less time to charge up these days and it's all thanks to a new technology called Quick Charge. If you don't have it yet, you'll want it soon.
How Facebook Is Ruining Your Android (and What You Can Do)
If you care about battery life, performance, or privacy, you're going to want to uninstall the official Facebook app and use one of these alternatives.
5 Amazing Ways to Get Inspired and Motivated to Achieve Your Goals
Get inspired. Inspiration is everywhere; you just have to look. Get motivated by looking at people around you or famous achievers. Cool Web Apps gives you five simple tools that help.
15 Awesome Chrome Extensions For Geeks
Even before the world caught on to it, geeks loved Chrome. If you consider yourself a geek, you need to take advantage of it by installing the best Chrome extensions for people like us.
It's Euro Cup Time! 5 Sites & Tools Every Soccer Fan Will Enjoy
The UEFA European Championship, or Euro 2016, is underway. Sites and apps are one part of the experience of watching a tournament like the Euro Cup. Here are five tools every soccer fan will enjoy.
10 Mini-Habits That Solve Your Tech Problems for Life
Technology related mini-habits can change your life for the better. Mini-habits can help you adopt a few practices that make technology more useful, safer, or work better for you.
How to Help Suicidal Friends on Facebook or Other Social Media
Facebook and other social networks have developed tools that give you the power to help at-risk friends before the worst happens. Here's what you can do.
Extensions vs. Bookmarklets: The Truth About the State of Your Browser
One of the little known factors affecting browser speed is those third-party extensions you install. But uninstalling them doesn't mean getting rid of your favorite app. All you need are bookmarklets.
5 Curious Ways to Find Interesting Books to Read
Which book should you read next? The right tools can help you find what you should be reading. These five book recommendation tools certainly qualify.
What's the Best Phone for Dad?
Father's Day is coming on June 19. Think about getting your father a brand-new smartphone! The only problem: what's the best smartphone for dad? Well, that's what we're here for.
How to Check If Your Twitter Password Has Leaked & What to Do Next
Apparently over 32 million Twitter accounts and passwords have been leaked, according to TechCrunch. Learn how to see if your account is affected, and secure your account before it's too late.
6 Tools to Boost Snapchat for Beginners or Pros
Snapchat is one of the fastest growing social networks. Get on board with these fantastic sites and apps and take advantage of some incredible features.
12 Gorgeous Chrome New Tab Extensions You've Probably Never Tried
You open a new tab when you have a destination in mind, so your eyes are going to rest on it only for a few seconds. Wouldn't you like the tab to look beautiful?
How to Use Your Kindle to Read More Books
Many of us have a desire to read more books, but it's hard to find the time and inclination to do so. Your Kindle can help you achieve this goal. Here's how...
Make WhatsApp Better with 5 Free, Amazing Android Apps
There are a few cool Android apps that make WhatsApp even better than before, adding things that you don't get otherwise. If you're on a Google phone, you'll want to download these.
Google's Project Ara Will Make You Want a Modular Phone
Modular smartphones may sound like fiction, but they're closer to reality than you might think. Google is making real progress with Project Ara and it sounds promising.
5 Tools to Relieve Back Pain or Exercise Individual Muscles
The human body needs exercise, without which it develops several problems, like back pain. These top resources show that fitness can be simple with the right exercises for any body part.
5 No-Coding Tools to Build a Personal Web Site for Free
You don't need any coding skills to make a beautiful personal site. These dead-simple apps will help you make a professional online page for yourself quickly.