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
9 Awesome Gmail Features You Probably Don't Use
Several cool email features in Gmail have existed for a long time without anyone bothering to use them. Let's change that today.
3 Science-Backed Steps to Finally Achieve Your Goals
You have already started thinking of New Year resolutions. Maybe, you didn't achieve all of them this year. Here are three specific steps you need to take if you're serious about your goals.
Twitter Polls: Everything You Need to Know
Can't decide whether to order Chinese or pizza tonight? Ask! Twitter has finally launched a built-in option to conduct public polls. It's completely free and works on both mobile and desktop.
5+ Awesome iPhone Movies Guaranteed to Entertain You
To inspire you in your quest to make movies on your iPhone, let's look at five short films (plus some bonus videos) to see what filmmakers have been doing with their iDevices.
Science Says This Is How You Make a Perfect Workout Playlist
The number of beats in a song can change how you feel. Now, use a neat software to make your own workout playlists with the right kind of songs and pump up your exercise sessions.
9 Habit Changes Successful People Make Before They're 40
The 30s are the right time to start making the habit changes for a self-motivated life. The right technology and old-fashioned lifestyle changes can make the process a lot easier.
How to Avoid Boredom by Adding Fun to Your Indoor Workouts
It's time to have fun with workouts because the moment it becomes a chore, you'll stop doing it. Here are a few easy to implement ideas.
How to Move OneDrive to Google Drive After Storage Cut
The Internet is angry at Microsoft. After promising unlimited storage with the Office 365 subscription, and 15 GB of storage for free users, the company has reneged on its promise. All because some users abused the system.
My One Best Productivity Trick: How Gina Trapani Gets Things Done
Gina Trapani has one top poductivity trick to get things done even on a busy day. Here's what it is.
Here's the Most Decisive Email Sorting Solution You Will Ever Need
One simple sorting solution will ensure you are always on top of your email messages. You need just four labels or folders to manage your inbox and reduce your email stress.
4 Myths About LCD Monitors That Are Outdated and False
LCD monitors have improved a lot over the years, but these myths and misconceptions just won't die.
8 Awesome Paid Mobile Games You Can Download for Free
All of the games here work on both Android and iOS, and are now free for life—not for a limited period.
Scare Tarantino in 15 Seconds To Make a $10k Short Film
A new Halloween-themed Instagram contest masterminded by director Eli Roth might get your 15-second horror clip turned into a short film, with a budget of $10,000.
Wireless Hard Drives: How They Work & Which Features Matter
Wireless hard drives are the future of external storage, but which features and specifications are the most important when shopping for one?
10 Free Ebooks Guaranteed to Scare You Witless
Stephen King is the ultimate creator of nightmares, but he's not alone. Not on Halloween. And his visitors are keen to scare King, and you, with their spine-chilling horror stories.
Con Jobs: 5 Things Everyone Thinks Apple Invented (Wrongly)
You might be surprised: Apple didn't invent as many things as you think...
I Lived in a Smart Home for 20 Years. Here's What You Should Know.
MakeUseOf spoke with one of our regular readers and commenters, Ben Stutt, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA, about his experiences living in a smart home.
13 Terrifying Tech Stories to Freak You Out on Halloween
It's horror reimagined for the digital age: the web's best scary stories for the tech generation.
Facebook Makes You Sad, and "It Won't Happen to Me" is a Lie
Facebook's potential as a trigger for depressive symptoms has been talked about in the past too, but this year has seen more of such studies than before. Here's what they say.
How to Get Free Trello Gold & What You Can Do with It
Trello is currently handing out a free month of Trello Gold to each of its 10,000,000+ users. We show you how to get yours and what you can do with it.