Now, most applications are easy to identify by looking at their icons, but we may face difficulty with the new ones that we install. That’s when we feel the need of icons being accompanied with names, like Windows XP style. Here’s how to configure it on Windows 7. Step 1: Right-click on an empty apace on the taskbar and go to the option for Properties. This launches the dialog for Taskbar and Start Menu Properties....
‘In a small bedroom it’s best for things to feel generous. This will need to be tailored to your home, but ideas include a vibrant wallpaper in a bathroom or box rooms with luxurious floor-to-ceiling curtains, or an oversized sofa in a compact living room. Do at least one thing with gusto to make the space feel less mean,’ says Tom Bartlett, interior designer, Waldo Works. With practical storage solutions, curated color choices and enviable interior design schemes, these small bedroom ideas that maximize space are bound to inspire your next tiny bedroom remodel....
Fruit trees are one of the best garden ideas to include as they bring so much joy. From the crunchiest apples to the juiciest plums, nothing tastes as sweet as fruit you have grown yourself, and it will be much fresher than store-bought produce. However, when planning a kitchen garden, it’s important to only select the best fruit trees that will grow well in your location and climate. ‘Start by asking your local county extension specialists, who often have the most knowledge about which varieties thrive in your area,’ says Pete Smith, arborist and urban forestry program manager at Arbor Day Foundation (opens in new tab)....
One of the most popular flowering spring bulbs, hyacinths are unrivalled when it comes to planting up beds, borders and containers. With their mass of tiny star-shaped florets that steadily emerge out of a single stout bulb, these spring beauties and their deliciously sweet scent never fail to impress. They are also an excellent early source of nectar for bees just emerging from hibernation, making them great for pollinators and wildlife in general....
Dill has multiple culinary uses and is loved for its subtle aniseed taste. A staple in central and eastern European dishes, the delicate frothy leaves are a go-to herb for seasoning salmon and other fish dishes as well as being the standout flavor of dill pickles. Dill seeds on the other hand are a popular constituent of Indian cuisine as well as infusing in soups and stews. You can even use the pretty yellow flowers as a garnish for salads....
Roses have long held a special place in the hearts of gardeners and non-gardeners alike and there are so many rose garden ideas you can incorporate into gardens of all styles and sizes. They are one of the most commercially valuable plants in the world and prized for their beautiful, scented blooms. How to prune roses will depend on the type of rose you have; not all roses require the same treatment....
Assigning a different messaging tone for individual contacts helps identify the person who sent the message without looking at or touching your phone. It comes handy when you use the SMS app for messaging different kinds of people, such as your friends, acquaintances, or co-workers. You know who has messaged just by the notification tone of the message. Let’s check how to set a custom message notification tone for contacts on Android phones from Google, Samsung, and OnePlus....
Time Doser Time Doser Time Doser is a countdown timer. You tell it how long you want to work and how many breaks you want to take. It then starts the timer and notifies you when it’s time to stop. You can’t specify the type of task or export the data. Time Doser is a great offline app when you need to work on something and stay focused. It’s the ideal Pomodoro-style timer for a Chromebook....
Several Android-based phone makers provide dual apps to let you create two instances of WhatsApp. This makes it easy to use two WhatsApp accounts on Android. There is a quick workaround if you wish to do the same on an iPhone. Here’s how you can use two WhatsApp accounts on an iPhone. What Is the Use of Two Whatsapp Accounts on an iPhone What Is the Use of Two Whatsapp Accounts on an iPhone...
There have been a lot of speculations related to Apple’s upcoming device ranging from its display and biometric unlocking to wireless charging and its chassis, with one of the most debatable ones being its price tag. 2017 marks iPhone’s 10th anniversary, and although the iPhone 7 was recently released in September 2016, people can’t seem to stop talking about the iPhone 8 as it’s expected to be ‘extra special’ for the brand’s tin anniversary....
Inside and out, rustic patinated doors lend an old-world charm to this Spanish Colonial-style house. There is beauty in working with wood. Old or new, pale or dark, the warm and tactile nature of timber ensures it enhances any home. Timeless and naturally beautiful, wood has always been a mainstay in a country home, but now we are seeing it crop up more and more in modern design, and to beautiful effect....
If you are wondering what to plant in September, it may be a good idea to look around your garden before you buy new. From roses to berries, taking cuttings from plants and propagating is an easy, sustainable way to make your planting scheme even richer and denser. In a recent blog (opens in new tab) post, Monty gives his top tips for taking fall cuttings successfully. 1. Always take cutting from your best existing plant 1....
In most of these cases the problem can be solved by simply opening the Activity Monitor utility and looking for the process that’s taking more CPU than usual. But there are scenarios where other more complex issues might be affecting your Mac. For this, there is a great, free application called OnyX that has been around for quite some time. But you don’t have to wait until something happens to your Mac to use OnyX, since this utility is also a great app to keep your Mac running at its best when used as a prevention tool....
