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
Is Angry Birds 2 Worth Downloading, or Should You Skip It?
The world's favorite flock of cartoon birds is back! It takes everything you liked about Angry Birds, and adds enough new elements to make for a fun way to pass some time. Oh yeah, and it's free.
15 Popular Sites for the Best MacBook Decals & Stickers
Apple prides itself on the great design of its devices, but that doesn't mean you can't add a little pizzazz yourself.
Google's Plus: The Latest in Long Line of Social Flops
Google's history of launching social network is a series of failures.
Hearing Is Believing: The Best Audiobooks Narrated by Authors
Audiobooks are only as good as the quality of their narration. Even the best writing can fall flat if the narrator fails. So, who better to bring audiobooks to life than the authors themselves.
How to Upgrade to Windows 10 & Take Settings and Apps with You
Windows 10 is coming and you have a choice to make. Either you upgrade your existing Windows installation, or you can install Windows 10 from scratch. We show you how to migrate to Windows 10 without losing anything.
6 New Features and Changes to Facebook You Should Know
It's difficult to keep up with Facebook changes, or know what's new and useful. So we are revisiting the best things to come from Facebook recently, in case you missed any of them.
What Makes Mini PCs so Small? And, the Best Mini PCs You Can Buy Today
A new generation of mini PCs is making its way into our homes and offices now.
GoT Spoiled? How to Avoid Game of Thrones Spoilers
I managed to avoid Game of Thrones spoilers for the duration of Season 5. In doing so, I learned how to ensure the Internet doesn't ruin your favorite television show.
Save Money on Decorating Ideas With These 11 Awesome Websites
It's easy to overspend in lots of areas of your life. Cut back in one of those areas by checking out our list of websites that'll save you money when decorating.
How to Turn Your Android Phone or Tablet Into a Mouse and Keyboard for Windows
Imagine you could control your Windows PC with your Android? Intel Remote Keyboard turns your phone into a mouse and keyboard for your Intel PC. We show you how it works.
Some Of The Most Popular YouTube Videos Are Really Weird
If the most popular YouTube videos of all time are anything to go by, you're all into some really weird stuff.
Identify Unknown Numbers and Block Spam Text Messages with Truemessenger for Android
Truemessenger is a fantastic new app for sending and receiving text messages, and it can tell you who an unknown number is and block spam.
4 Influential People Who Don't Use Email (And Why)
It's difficult to imagine a life without email, but some people are choosing to stop using it altogether. That includes US Senators and famous filmmakers.
How a Public To-Do List Can Work for You If Nothing Else Does
Can sharing your to-do list with others give you the boost to actually tackle all the items on it? Try leveraging the power of the public to get things done.
What's New in Good Old Gmail? 5 Features You Should Check Out
You might have missed out on a few new features Gmail has gradually added in the past year. So let's look at what deserves our attention.
Creative Ways to Launch Software & Open Folders in Windows
Tired of searching for shortcuts on your desktop? In Windows, you can quickly access anything you want, you just have to take the time to set it up. We have compiled your options.
How to Share Files Between Windows & Mac without AirDrop
AirDrop only works for Apple devices. Here we introduce equally simple solutions that are free, require no cable or other hardware, and can transfer large files between Windows and Mac over a wireless connection.
5 Best Sites to Bookmark for a Slow Internet Day
Broadband is our lifeline, but sometimes, we have to make do with Internet speeds that just crawl. You can pray to the Internet Gods or bookmark these five indispensable sites.
7 Best Sites, Forums, and Sub-Reddits for True Stories from Real People
Everyone loves a good story. And the best stories, more often than not, are true stories. Some websites are aimed at being a platform for people to tell their honest tale. Here are seven.
5 Free Apps to Tell Creative Stories on Instagram
Sometimes, Instagram's built-in features aren't good enough to tell the story you want to. But there are some innovative third-party apps that let you get creative with Instagram.