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
Let's Talk Productivity: 7 Podcasts You Should Listen To For Working Awesomely
Let us talk about productivity -- or let these seven life hackers talk about the little things we can do to work awesomely. Plug in...sit back...and listen.
VLC Media Player Beta For Windows 8 Spotted In Microsoft's Windows Store
VLC media player (beta) has been spotted in the Windows Store. It's welcome, though it has taken a long time to arrive, and the bugs still need to be ironed out.
How To Develop The Skilled Writer Inside You For A Successful Life
It's not about writing the next great novel. It could just come down to writing an intelligent Facebook status message and creating an impact. Let's talk about the importance of writing well.
It's The End Of Days For Windows XP - Microsoft Will Send Pop-up Reminders
It's the end of the line for Windows XP. Microsoft is planning to use pop-up warnings to remind users to upgrade and it could start as soon as next week.
Google's Oppia Is A Smart Open Source Educational Tool For Interactive Learning
With its continued focus on education, Google has launched Oppia. The Open Source project is a free educational tool that lets anyone create online educational activities through the web interface. Interactivity is its strong suit.
Kids Can Learn Programming Basics With "Make Your Own Flappy Bird" In 20 Minutes
Flappy Bird has flown off beyond the digital horizon. But its simplicity continues to inspire. Thanks to Code.org, anyone can design their own Flappy Bird game in 20 minutes.
Google+ For Android Gets Photo Editing Across Devices & New Image Filters
The latest round of changes to the Google+ for Android app brings non-destructive photo editing across devices and Snapseed-inspired new filters and tools.
Keep A Cleaner Inbox As Gmail Gets One-Click Unsubscribe Button
A prominent "unsubscribe" link at the top of an email is the small but user-friendly change that should be coming to all Gmail accounts soon.
BitTorrent Revamps Android App With Easier File Sharing
BitTorrent brings a new look and feel to its Android app. BitTorrent Version 2 shows significant changes like the ability to select and download individual files within a torrent.
10 Surprisingly Simple Time Hacks For Reading More Every Day
There is just too much to read, and so little time. Their is just one obvious antidote against all excuses – you have to make time to read. The gold-plated question is how.
10 Incredibly Simple Ways to Share Stuff on the Web While Saving Time
Sharing should be simple. What could be better than to take our hunt for free seconds to some "time shaving" online services that make sharing a simpler job than it is.
HTC Advantage Replacing Cracked Screens For Free In New HTC One Phones
The sight of shattered glass on a premium new phone is a high-voltage shock. HTC promises to insulate you with their unique promise to replace cracked screens within the first six months of purchase.
7 Really Free Things You Can Do On Amazon Without Spending A Single Dime
Everything here might be tagged with a dollar sign, but there are many alternative ways to use the resources on Amazon. Yes, they are free. Dive into Amazon's depths.
Listen To Your Favorite Radio Stations Offline On Google Play Music
In the latest update, the Google Play Music app for Android lets you listen to any streaming radio station offline. With offline caching you can download a radio station for listening anywhere.
Microsoft Makes Office 365 Cloud Secure With Multi-Factor Authentication
Microsoft has finally given users some peace of mind by introducing optional multi-factor authentication in Office 365. In the same announcement, the company said the feature will arrive in Office 2013 this year itself.
Take A Break: 10 Inspirational Ads To Watch On YouTube When You Are Down
The best ads evoke. Nostalgia, hope, dreams...or as we shall discover here – inspiration. These ads might have outlived their commercial usefulness, but the timelessness of their inspirational messages are still enshrined on YouTube.
LibreOffice 4.2 Brings Major Changes To The Popular Microsoft Office Alternative
LibreOffice (Version 4.2) offers better performance and better interoperability with MS Windows, and further lays claim to its title of the best free office suite for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.
What Are You In The Mood For? 5By Brings The Best Videos For Any Whim
5By.com is a new video curation application with a difference. It is a "video concierge" that trawls the Web for the best videos and delivers them to you...according to your mood.
Find Cover Stories Better Organized By Source, Social Network, &Topic On Flipboard
Flipboard is introducing a more intelligent way of going through the cover stories. In the latest update to the curation app, cover stories will be organized by source, social network, and topic.
Stay True To Type: 7 Quick Guides That Tell You All About Typography
Learning about typography isn't only for designers. It’s for anyone who deals with the written word. Head to these seven places for quick no-effort primer classes on fonts and typefaces.