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
How to Download Videos From DailyMotion
Dailymotion is a good place to watch videos and original shows when you are bored of YouTube. These video downloaders can help you watch them offline.
How to Add Realistic Trees to Photos in One Click With Photoshop
One of Adobe Photoshop's lesser-known filters can help you create your own trees. Let's see how this works and the creative uses you can put it to.
How to Draw Perfectly Symmetrical Shapes in Photoshop
You can create beautiful radial and mandala patterns in Adobe Photoshop. Just enable a hidden setting and start drawing symmetrical shapes.
How to Make Websites More Readable With a Custom Line Height
The line height between sentences on a webpage can severely impact your readability. This simple tool allows you to control it.
How to Automatically Crop and Straighten Photos in Photoshop in One Step
This simple one-step process can help you automatically crop and straighten several scanned photos at once.
How to Create a Nested List in Google Keep
This simple tip shows you how to quickly create a nested list in Google Keep.
How to Apply One-Click Photo Effects With Photoshop's Color Lookup Tables
Adobe Photoshop has a few color presets hidden under a feature known as lookup tables. Use them to quickly create some cool effects.
The Best Alternative to IMDb Is... The Movie Database
TMDb isn't as huge as the movie bible we know as IMDb. But these key features make it a worthy alternative for movie recommendations.
Explore the World's Natural Wonders With Google Earth's Geography Quiz
Google Earth's interactive tours are fun and educational. Take this Google Earth geography quiz and see if you can identify all natural wonders.
How to Use Trello With the New Gmail
Let's take a look at how the Trello for Gmail add-on works with your inbox to boost your productivity.
How to Restore a Lost Recycle Bin in Windows 10
The Recycle Bin is an important part of your Windows. What do you do if the icon disappears from the desktop? Restore it with these tips!
How to Selectively Apply Color to Black-and-White Photos
Selectively color and a black and white image for some dramatic effects. Let's see how Snapseed can help you out.
How to Post Images to Instagram Directly From Lightroom
A simple plug-in can help you edit your photos in Adobe Lightroom and post them directly to Instagram.
How to Use the Windows Update Troubleshooter
Solve your Windows update issues with this official page on the Microsoft Support site.
How to Batch Rename Your Photos Using Adobe Bridge
Don't overlook the batch file processing capabilities of Adobe Bridge. Try this tip for renaming all your images in one go.
3 Apps That'll Keep You Safe When Ridesharing With Uber or Lyft
Carry these personal safety apps and stay safe on any Uber or Lyft ridesharing trip.
How to Replay Your Handwriting or Sketch in Microsoft Office
You can replay each ink stroke in Microsoft Office and show how your ideas took shape. Take a look at this intelligent annotation tool.
How to Create Text Shortcuts for Your Favorite Emojis in iOS
This quick tip shows how you can use text replacement to set up a shortcut for your favorite emojis.
How to Search Google Using Your Handwriting
Did you know that you can search Google with your handwriting? Find out how and if it is convenient enough for you.
Want to Be an Astronaut? Start Training Like One With This App
An astronaut training app that can inspire you to take the first step towards a career in space sciences.