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1. Dumpster Have you ever accidentally deleted something from your Android device? If not, consider yourself lucky. Many Android users have inadvertently deleted a photo, video or file they didn’t intend to at one point or another. Unfortunately, hitting the Delete button in Android is permanent. There are no do-overs or take-backs; once a file is deleted, it’s gone for good. Fortunately, an app called Dumpster can help you avoid these potential disasters....

This article lists the best apps not available on the Play Store. Make sure to allow installation from unknown sources in your device’s Security Settings before attempting to install any of the listed apps. 1. Tachiyomi It’s a common misconception that iOS is better catered than Android when it comes to the niche of manga-reading apps. The fact is that Android has one of the best options available – you just have to know where to look....

1. Manage Ad Blocker The Brave browser already does an excellent job of blocking ads and trackers by default, but advanced users will appreciate more control over what is blocked and how. For example, go to “Settings -> Brave Ad Block,” and you can enable additional filters as well as add your own filter at the bottom. 2. Block Social Media Hidden inside the Brave Settings page is another privacy feature that’s toggled off by default....

1. SPIN Safe Browser SPIN Safe Browser works on both iOS and Android devices. Instead of being just for kids, it works as a filter to make the Internet safer and cleaner for all ages. It blocks explicit sites, including those in search results. Plus, any area of a site that may contain questionable content is grayed out. Even explicit YouTube videos are blocked. While SPIN is free, you can pair it with Boomerang Parental Control for full control over your child’s smartphone....

1. Powernote (Diigo) We have written about Diigo a few times here on MTE, but there is a reason the name keeps popping up. Diigo and Powernote work great. Powernote lets you share a webpage URL to your Diigo account. When saving, you have the same options as you do when using a bookmarklet or the Diigo site. Adding the URL to a List or a Group, adding notes and even marking it as something to read later....

Fortunately, Microsoft seems to know that their users will face nasty problems, that’s why they have also included several diagnostic tools in the OS to help you troubleshoot your problems when they arise. Here’s are three tools that you will find handy when you need to troubleshoot your computer. Note: The order is not arbitrary and it’s a very good approach to use these utilities in order. 1. Action Center Troubleshooting The Action Center is a useful resource center for finding out the problem you are solving, and sometimes, the solution to the problem....

1: Just because the extensions are hosted on the developer’s “store” doesn’t mean they don’t bite. When you look through Firefox’s add-ons site or the Google Chrome store, you’ll find a ton of browser extensions, each with their own ratings and descriptions neatly laid out for you. There’s a ton of stuff you can get and most of it is free. Both of the above-mentioned sources are very trustworthy and come from the developers of the browser you may be using....

Those of you who have used Safe mode before will know that Safe mode was really easy to find in all previous versions in Windows up to Windows 7. Now, instead of the old procedure, starting from Windows 8, the system monitors the startup procedure and whenever problems are detected on your computer, you’ll be automatically directed to the new Recovery Mode. At this point you will be presented with the message: “Recovery....

Note: these methods would not work if the PDF were scanned, or the copy-paste functions were disabled by the PDF creator. 1. By “Inserting Text” in the PDF Reader All free PDF readers have an option to insert any in-line text if that option hasn’t been disabled previously. For those using Adobe Acrobat Reader, it lets you select and copy any block of text. To paste it within the document, right-click and select “Insert text at cursor....

When a post or comment goes against a subreddit’s rules, they’re deleted using bots or human moderators. Reddit users also have the option to delete their own posts and comments. But are those deleted items gone for ever? What if you’re curious to read a deleted post or comment on Reddit? You can, with the help of certain websites and browser extensions, which we discuss here. 1. Unddit Unddit is the successor to Removeddit....

The following is a list of five Android apps that cater to couples and offer a great way for them to stay in touch. But here’s the thing – all of these apps offer the ability to send messages, share photos, and manage a calendar. What sets them apart? Let’s find out! 1. Avocado Avocado has a name you won’t easily forget: just think of the fruit. This green-themed software strives to be adorable....

Record Your Webcam With Motion Sensor Capabilities This isn’t an application that allows you to record a webcam session between you and another person, but rather a program that allows you to record your own webcam. The nifty thing about this application is that you can set it to monitor your cam for motion, essentially turning your computer into a security camera server and letting you see what goes on when you’re not around....

Every selfie app tries to get our attention with what they call “must-have” features, but few succeed. The following selfie apps allow you to add real-time effects such as animal ears and even allow you to record selfie videos. 1. B612 – Selfiegenic Camera It’s evident that B612 has the features that keep a selfie addict happy considering the number of downloads. The app has your essential selfie features such as filters and beautifying options, but it offers more than that, too....

1. SteelSeries Nimbus+ While console controllers often get the glory, it’s the SteelSeries Nimbus+ that should be first on any serious iOS gamer’s list. Officially licensed by Apple and made with iOS, iPadOS and tvVOS in mind, this is a fantastic choice. A built-in rechargeable battery allows up to 50 hours of gaming on a single charge. The layout of Nimbus+ is something of a cross between the Xbox and PlayStation controller....

To send such bulk emails, though, you’ll need to pick a good service provider. In the following list some of the best transactional email service providers around are highlighted. The service is designed to help you send marketing emails and transactional emails like order confirmations, special offers, and other correspondence like newsletters to stay in contact with your customers. You can integrate it directly to your existing apps through the SMTP interface or integrate its email-sending capabilities into your already existing software, like email clients and ticketing systems....

1. Apple AirPods Pro It’s no secret that Apple’s AirPods have been a smash success. Despite their popularity, there were some criticisms directed toward the overall sound quality. With the AirPods Pro, Apple has largely eliminated these concerns, all while including some impressive premium features. First and foremost is the active noise-cancelling (ANC) technology. This significantly reduces ambient sound while including a transparency mode that allows users to hear outside sound....

Here we’ve picked out our favorite Virtual Reality apps for Android you can take for a spin. 1. XR Gaming Something very new and very exciting for PC gamers, this app (still in development) has the ambitious goal of letting you play any of your PC games on your Android phone/VR headset. The caveat here is that you need to have a Nvidia GTX card for it to work. Considering it’s still in an early stage, the app works remarkably well, with low latency and sharp picture quality....

While there are plenty of desktop applications for various operating systems, you can try any of the top online diff checker tools below, as they are web-based and can be accessed from any platform. 1. Diffchecker Diffchecker is hailed as the best tool of its kind. It’s capable of comparing text files, images, PDFs, Excel sheets, and entire folders. While it’s fully functional in its online state, you can download a desktop version for your Mac, Windows, or Linux machine....

1. Transmission Transmission isn’t an extremely powerful BitTorrent client for macOS, but it is easily the most popular. Its reliably simple interface and deceptively large feature set has made it an enduringly popular choice. It runs well on resource-starved machines, occupying only a minimal amount of RAM and using only system resources that it absolutely needs. Power users can get their hands on the add-on library or mess with the built-in remote control tools....

In this list we’ll go over some great uses for NFC on Android that have nothing to do with contactless payment. Each of these apps bring cool and unique uses to NFC. Here are five additional ways to make good use of the NFC apps for Android! Note: to use these apps, your Android phone must first be equipped with the NFC feature. 1. App Beam If you’re savvy with Android, you probably want to export an APK (Android app) from your phone to give to someone else....