Whether for curtains and shades, seating, headboards or pillows, it’s vital the fabrics used within an interior design tick the boxes for practicality and how much wear they will undergo, as well as creating the desired aesthetic. Here experts explain how to commission upholstery and soft furnishings for rooms around the home. How to commission upholstery and soft furnishings How to commission upholstery and soft furnishings Custom window treatments, seating upholstery, headboards, and pillows are worth investing in but considering both the function and style of any piece is essential for enduringly elegant results....

Embracing playful pieces and bold colour palettes that add instant impact, Lisa’s home shows the same fabulously fun approach to style as her work in the world of beauty, and her enviable wardrobe. As a self-confessed maximalist, Lisa has created an extraordinary interior of colour, pattern and glamour. SeeFive modern ways to add interest to your home, according to Rockett St George HOW TO STYLE YOUR HOME HOW TO STYLE YOUR HOME...

Now, while there are several voice recognition software alternatives out there, what sets Siri apart from the rest is its uncanny ability to understand natural language, which means that you can just talk to it like if you where talking to a real person. Here are some examples of the things you can ask Siri: Now that you know the basics of what Siri is and what it can do, let’s take a look at how to get the most out of it....

Choose a selection of early and late varieties and you can keep harvesting from late summer right through to early spring. If you leave a few plants to go to seed, they will even produce beautiful allium flowers into the summer. This makes leeks a truly year-round crop, and an essential addition to your kitchen garden ideas. The good news is that leeks are not difficult to grow. ‘Leeks are pretty straightforward; just don’t get soil down between the leaves as it’s the devil to get out,’ says gardening expert Matt James, who recommends varieties Musselburgh and Torledo....

So today I am going to introduce an all-new app for Android called Andrognito that overcomes all the drawbacks of the previous app to make file hiding easier and more secure. The app follows the new Material Design of Android, thus making its approach more user-friendly. Let’s have a look at how it works. Andrognito for Android Andrognito for Android After you install and launch Andrognito, it will ask you to register with your name and a 4 digit pin....

Although this feature is enabled by default, you can take over and manually configure the amount of virtual memory available on your Windows PC. That’ll help you manage enough headroom for resource-heavy apps without throwing any memory-related errors. Read along as we explain everything about virtual memory, followed by the steps to configure it on your Windows 11 PC. What Is Virtual Memory in Windows 11 What Is Virtual Memory in Windows 11...

Today, we will see how to make Safari or Opera as your default browser. The scenario remains the same – you had been using Safari or Opera as default and some changes to the system caused another browser (like Chrome or IE) to set itself as the default. So now you need to change it back to the way it was. Make Safari Your Default Browser Make Safari Your Default Browser...

Some jobs around the home will need a professional with experience and expertize. Others can be done yourself. This not only saves money but can also save time too, as you can simply get on with it without having to wait for a plumber to be free. Replacing faucet washers is one of those tasks. It is also worth knowing how to unclog a toilet without a plunger and how to fix a leaky faucet by yourself – and how to prevent such problems from occurring....

However, before we get to the steps, let’s first understand what Attenuation is. Well, Discord’s Attenuation is a handy feature that temporarily lowers the volume coming from other sources/apps. When you have multiple sources of sound, attenuation allows you to pay attention to the primary source. This feature is built-in on Windows, but it is not as elegant as Discord’s. That said, if you are annoyed by Discord’s Attenuation feature, you can easily turn it off....

Cintanotes we also saw how we could synchronize the notes created on Cintanotes via Dropbox. It was then that this thought struck me about synchronizing Windows’ default Sticky Notes using Dropbox. With a little research and hit and trials, I found out that it is indeed possible to do so. The fundamental behind that is to move the Sticky Notes folder to Dropbox directory and then create a symbolic link as a reference to the original location....

Even Samsung has been looking at that matter as well and has announced several implementations that are positioned under its Infinity Display designs during the company’s recent Developers Conference. Not only that, one of the designs, the Infinity-O which features an off-centered cutout for a camera has been rumored to appear on Galaxy S10 and Galaxy A8s. However, it is possible that Huawei might show off its own take on the same design earlier than Samsung....

After weeks of falling leaves, I decided I could not leave my fall garden untouched any longer. Naturally, as with all tedious jobs, I set out to find the fastest way to get it done efficiently – not least because I will have to go through the process again before the season is out. So, I tried the four most common methods to see what worked best in my yard. I confess that my yard is moderately sized, so while my favorite method works best for me, you may have a preferred outcome....

Renowned for its clever storage ideas and Scandinavian design, Ikea offers a wide array of kitchen solutions, from modular cabinet systems and doors which can be configured in an infinite number of ways to create your perfect layout, to flexible, free-freestanding pieces of furniture perfect for making the most of your space. For those looking for fully fitted kitchen ideas Ikea offers online and in-store planning services, including an online 3D planning tool that allows you to arrange and visualize kitchen layout ideas in minutes....