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We have previously covered tools like RIOT and Image Resizer Power Toy that can reduce the size of your photos while retaining the original quality but there may be scenarios, take college cybercafé for example, where bandwidth is not an issue but being logged in as a Guest or Limited user you cannot install any of these tools, and thus you require an online tool that can do the task. JPEGmini is one such online photo optimization tool that claims to reduce the size of JPEG photos (only JPEG format) by 5x without any loss in the quality or resolution of the photos....

While some apps like Instagram natively offer the option to remove sound, not all apps have this feature. You don’t have to worry though, as we’ll tell you how to remove sound from videos on your iPhone and iPad for free by following a few simple steps. Note: This article uses built-in methods to remove audio from video on iPhone and iPad. We have an explainer that lists the best apps to remove audio if wish to use third-party apps instead....

The real-time collaborative feature is a boon, but it could also be a bane if team members start ‘trespassing’ on data cells and sheets all at the same time. For instance, there can be complex formulas that shouldn’t be touched by everyone. It could lead to data-chaos. Google Docs recently solved this problem by introducing restrictions on editing cells (and also another layer of protection where you can also protect entire sheets)....

This year, generic advice won’t do. We’ve all heard the tips: swap your coffee shop latte for a drip coffee from your countertop coffee pot, track your budget, and stop ordering takeout. But this year calls for new cost-cutting ideas that will save a few hundred dollars, instead of just a few. To source these big ideas, we turned to the experts. They offered us tips on everything from low-cost landscaping ideas, to saving on food, to decorating with a budget in mind, and reducing the amount we spend on energy with eco home improvements....

Hamachi is a powerful app, but is built for an average user. Still, the issue seems to be widespread, seeing how many people are sharing their experiences on social media. Some are unable to create a server and invite others while others are unable to join a Minecraft server created by their friends. Let’s take a look at some solutions that will help you solve Hamachi not working with Minecraft issue....

However, if you are following too many accounts and hashtags, things can quickly go out of hand and you will be bombarded with more updates than you can possibly read. We are all guilty of that at one time or another. When I first started using Twitter, I got more emails than I knew what to do with. Twitter thinks it’s a good idea to send you an email when someone follows you, likes your tweet, retweets your tweet and retweets, or mentions you....

That’s Not How You Say It That’s Not How You Say It When you hear Siri mispronounce a name, try to correct it immediately. Tell it “That’s not how you say it.” Siri will then ask “How do you pronounce the name?” Then it will listen for your pronunciation. After it hears the name, it will thank you for the correction. It then offers three samples based on what it heard....

Your fireplace tile ideas won’t just make your space smarter, they can also create a striking style statement that can inspire the color scheme, patterns and textures in the rest of the room. So read on for our guide on how to tile a fireplace with advice, hints and tips from the experts on how to tackle this DIY task with ease. How to tile a fireplace How to tile a fireplace...

When it comes to taking notes, Microsoft’s OneNote offers just about everything you’d need. On the platform, you can take notes quickly, move them around in any order, and even categorize them into multiple notebooks. If you have a touch supported device, you can even take handwritten notes on the platform. But the best part about jotting down notes on OneNote is that it allows you to convert your handwriting into text in just a matter of seconds....

I had always heard that clothes and linens should be super soft after every wash so I was a little confused as to why my clothes were always stiff or scratchy when they came out of the wash. I had been adding more and more detergent and softener each time to try and soften my clothes – little did I know this was only making the problem worse and it made my laundry room smell damp....

The former Duke of Cambridge and his wife, Catherine (formally the Duchess of Cambridge, now the Princess of Wales), recently made headlines following their move to Adelaide Cottage in Berkshire – near Windsor Castle – the famous royal residence that belonged to the late Her Majesty. However, despite moving to the country, William and Catherine are expected to keep their most recent residence, Apartment 1A at Kensington Palace. Where is Kensington Palace?...

‘I wanted to draw out a sense of luxury for this apartment and make the decor surprising and exciting so that people want to journey through to see the entire home,’ says Laura. ‘So we graduated the décor’s impact along the way. Initially, I wanted to infuse a sense of ’80s nostalgia and pull from my childhood with references to Memphis Design, color blocking, pastels and neon with ditsy florals, oriental decor, and stylized graphics....

With opulent, maximalist interiors inspired by 18th Century France, I paid homage to the grandeur of this magnificent Mayfair building. One of the most exciting new openings this year, the design for this interior was on a grand scale, but there are elements that can be incorporated into a home. Rather than being a home for a lifetime, hotel spaces will be inhabited for moments not years, so when we were creating The Twenty Two, we had the opportunity to be more provocative in the color choices and experience....