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
Learn These Tips to Solve Battery Issues on Apple and Windows Devices
Here are two resources that will help you tackle your battery woes on Apple devices and Windows machines.
How to Add Reminders for Evernote Web Clips
There's one Evernote feature you may not use that often, and it's that little icon of a clock on the face of the Web Clipper.
Start Your Own YouTube Channel Fearlessly Today
It is easy to start a YouTube channel of your own. The challenge is in making it a success. But this is where your learning curve starts with these bestselling Udemy video courses.
Print Your Google Backup Verification Codes to Prevent Getting Locked Out
If you use Google's two-step authentication system to protect your Google accounts, you could accidentally get locked out. Here's how to prevent it.
Adobe's New Photoshop Tutorial Series on YouTube for Beginners
Try out a new Photoshop tutorial series on YouTube launched by Adobe itself.
A Google Flights Trick for More Enjoyable Travel During Holidays
The best holiday travel tip of all time? Arrive early at the airport. The second best tip? Use Google Flights to avoid busy airports in the first place.
How to Capture Ideas to Evernote in 5 Seconds Using Siri Voice Commands
Thanks to the latest iOS 11 update, Evernote now incorporates Siri to help you add notes to your notebooks quicker.
How to Convert iOS 11 Photos From HEIC to JPEG
We explain what HEIC and HEIF are before highlighting a nifty online photo conversion tool for converting HEIC photos to JPEG.
The Tiny Notepad That Lives in the Mac Menu Bar
Here's the perfect utility for when you want to jot something down without opening a heavy note-taking app
How to Screen and Approve Amazon Purchases Made by Your Kids
The world's largest shopping site has found a middle ground that now allows teenagers to have that same freedom to shop, but without any of the risk for parents.
The Perfect Sticky Note App for Your Productivity
This virtual sticky note is great for brainstorming or collaborating with teams in real-time.
Explore the World by Drawing Shapes in This Chrome Experiment
This Chrome experiment that lets you explore Google Earth's satellite imagery in the coolest way possible.
The 8 Best Multiplayer Online Scrabble Games for Word Game Addicts
Scrabble is still as popular as ever. Here are the best online Scrabble games you can play with friends or strangers.
A One-Stop Guide to Every Paper Size You'd Need to Know About
Paper sizes matter, and choosing the right paper size isn't only about money.
This Podcast Search Engine Helps You Discover New Shows You'll Love
Now you can use a search engine that helps sift through all the podcasts on the internet and lets you discover the next best podcasts for your tastes.
How to Instantly Convert Time Zones With One Click
Do you always have trouble converting your time zone into another? This nifty extension makes it foolproof and easy.
How to Know When Someone Opens Your Sent Emails Using Gmail Read Receipts
It'd be nice to know when someone has opened and read your emails, wouldn't it? Fortunately, there is a solution.
17 Shift Key Shortcuts You Should Remember in Windows
If you are on Windows, then learning the many Windows shortcuts can take a while. Here are some of the most valuable ones you should start with.
How to Turn an Old Phone Into a Chore Tracker
Why waste the next-gen powerhouse in your pocket for task tracking when you can just recycle an old smartphone and turn it into a dedicated chore tracker?
How to Link Multiple Gmail Accounts Together in 4 Easy Steps
It's safe to assume that you have multiple Gmail accounts. Did you know that you can easily link them together so you can receive and send email from one master Gmail account?