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
Any.do Launches Web App To Ramp Up Your Productivity From Any Browser
Now, you can access your to-do lists from any browser and sync tasks across multiple platforms. Any.do unveils a brand new Web application.
10 Useful DuckDuckGo Instant Answers That Save You Time & A Few Clicks
Instant Answers is a collection of DuckDuckGo goodies that potentially make your online search life somewhat easier. Here are ten from a huge list you can try out on this alternative search engine.
Start A Smooth Hands Free Conversation With The Improved Google Search App For iOS
Google Search app for iOS jumped to version 4.0.0, with several new features and improved "conversational" functions. Ask questions in succession and have a more natural conversation.
7 Awesome Online Company Blogs You Should Read For Personal Productivity
Not all company blogs are good or designed for the greater good. Most blogs go one-way with their branding, but some genuinely take it beyond and create interesting content.
Liven Up Google Hangouts With Emoji, Status Indicators, & Better Search
Little touches like a green availability indicator, a large set of emoji, message snippets, and a better friend search come together in what Google calls "the new Hangouts".
Your Home Under Water – Google Street View Mod Hits Us With Global Warming Message
June 5th is World Environment Day. The focus as always is on the impact of global warming. World Under Water is a Google Street View simulation that hopes to bring the message closer to home.
Google Aims To Make Teaching & Studying Easier As It Launches Classroom
Google Classroom seamlessly integrates Google Drive, Google Docs, and Gmail. The new free tool should help teachers create and organize assignments quickly, provide feedback, and communicate easily with their students.
7 Websites For Sharing Your Nostalgic Memories Of Days Gone By
Nostalgia may be bittersweet, but the mere thought of the past ties us all together socially. We share our best and worst memories. This is where the Web comes in as the great watering hole.
Google Docs Adds Basic Image Editing With Crop & Rotate
Google Docs now has basic image editing tools. It is a simple update, but it is another important step in turning Google Docs into a document editor for all seasons.
Get Tech Skills You Need At These Top 7 Online Course Sites
It's not only about learning programming languages, but also the little unnoticed tech skills that could take you further in your career. Iterate to the next version of you. Class is in session.
Explore Pinterest In Just A Few Taps As Guided Search Comes To The Mobile Apps
Pinterest is a "search engine" in its own right. New updates to Pinterest on mobile should help with the visual exploration. Guided Search is a new way to find content on Pinterest.
The Intrepids: 5 Inspirations From 5 Digital Nomads Who Work & Travel
Thanks to the Web, we can take inspiration from the many who actually have escaped from the cubicle and have stepped out further with globetrotting. They are the intrepid breed called "the digital nomads".
Apple Free Recycling Program Now Covers Every Retail Store Around The Globe
Apple just reiterated that it is committed to its green initiative and recycling. The company announced that every Apple retail store around the world will take back Apple products for recycling.
5 Easy Ways To Grab Free High Resolution Stock Images With Your Email
Finding a great photo isn't that hard. Using that perfect photo can also come without sweat and cost. The five sources here ease your hunt because you simply subscribe to them with an email.
6 Of The Simplest Ways To Spark Your Passion With Creative Ideas
Ideas are basic to any creative process. Not every idea is going to be a great idea. Even then, here are some ways to consciously come up with them.
Bop.fm Enhances Cross-Platform Music Sharing With Imported Playlists
With Bop.fm, you can hurdle over regional restrictions while sharing songs across music services. The new Playlist Grabber feature enables you to import entire playlists while sharing them with the same ease.
What A Busy Day: 10 Savvy Ways To Find Time For Your Personal Projects
Do you have a passion that is secretly throbbing inside your head? What is holding you back? Maybe, the clock runs out after a grueling workday and an hour of commute. Let's steal time.
Top 7 TV News Outlets That Accept Your Newsworthy Pictures And Videos
Juice up your cell. If news is breaking, be on the scene. Here are seven television news outlets waiting to accept your newsworthy pictures and videos. This the golden age of citizen journalism.
Learnist Makes Learning Stylish With A New Look And A Reading List
Learnist is an educational startup that launched with a distinctly Pinterest-styled look. The site has been redesigned for easier creation and curation. You should find the new design more pleasing to the eyes.
Skype 4.7 Updates Android App With Battery Life Improvements
Everyone wants instantaneous always-on availability when it comes to chat. Skype included. That's why the latest update to Skype on Android comes with a lesser drain on your mobile's battery.