While there’s no problem with this approach, per se, it may get a bit frustrating if you are required to perform this action again and again. So is there a better, more convenient option? Indeed – say hello to nautilus-copypaste-images, a Nautilus plugin that will make life easier for you. Note: this article assumes you are using Nautilus, the default file manager in Ubuntu. Nautilus-Copypaste-Images As already mentioned, nautilus-copypaste-images is a plugin for the Nautilus file manager....

On its own, Google Assistant has an incredible amount of features that make your life more functional, but when you pair it with other programs, you increase its value exponentially. And that’s what we’re going to do here, provide those who are just a bit scattered with an even better way to make sure we accomplish those tasks. Because if you’re anything like me, you end up forgetting to check the list, but luckily there are some useful tech hacks that work for the most scattered of people!...

Desktop Files In Linux, every application that you can launch from the desktop comes with an extra file that defines how that should happen. It’s a simple text file with a range of parameters, like the application’s name, file location, icon, and the name presented on the desktop. Those files are crucial to creating desktop shortcuts for our applications, for they are the desktop shortcuts to our apps. On Ubuntu you can find those files in the “/usr/share/applications” directory – other distributions may use a different path....

It’s fairly simple to add a signature in Gmail: just go to Settings in Gmail, scroll down to Signature, and type one in. But the options here are limited, as it’s quite restrictive in terms of positioning the signature before or after quoted text, and you need to go to Settings each time you want to toggle it on or off. Here, I’ll show you how to use the “Canned Responses” tool to create multiple signatures and be able to easily choose which one you want to use (if any) each time you send an email....

To edit photos in Google Plus, you’ll need to find photos you have saved on your Google + account. Hover over the Home button on the top left corner and go to Photos. You’ll see your photos in tiled view. The default tab is Highlights, but go to the Photos tab to view all photos. Click on the photo you want to edit. This brings up the photo in full view, and you should see an “Edit” option on the top bar of the photo page....

The only problem with Look Back is it selects photos automatically, meaning it won’t always turn out with photos which suit or represent you the best. Or, maybe someone you don’t want is shown in the video. You get what I mean. Originally, when Look Back launched, it didn’t feature an option to edit the video. But due to numerous complaints of embarrassing moments being shown in the popular videos, Facebook added an ‘Edit’ feature to its Look Back videos which lets you edit them....

Need to relax and unwind? These are the best sources for calming sounds, white noise, and rain. What Is Spatial Audio? Spatial Audio utilizes complex computational audio algorithms to add a more dynamic range to your music and videos. While using Spatial Audio, your content will always sound like you have the best seat in the house, whether it be a concert for your favorite artist or the next Hollywood blockbuster in IMAX....

These workarounds let you extract an image from a document that was created using the Pages app on a Mac. You can use either of these methods; it all boils down to your preference. Using Content Manger to Extract the Image This should be the easiest way to get an image off a Pages document. Here’s how you can use it: Open the folder where your Pages document is located....

Find Out What App Is Using Your Webcam on Windows First, we’ll find your webcam’s physical device ID. Then, we’ll use the freeware Process Explorer to search for any apps currently using the device. Open Device Manager by searching for it in the Start Menu. Find your webcam under the Imaging Devices drop down menu. Double-click on the webcam and open the “Details” tab. Click the drop down menu and select “Physical Device Object name” from the list....

How Notifications Work on Apple Watch Before we jump into troubleshooting, you should understand how notifications work on the Apple Watch. By default, notifications from your iPhone will either go to the Apple Watch or iPhone, but not to both devices at the same time, depending on the locked and unlocked status of the devices. Four cases arise: How to Fix Apple Watch Not Getting Notifications You may not get some notifications on your watch for valid reasons....

Restart It may seem too simple, or even cliche, but the first thing to try is restarting your machine. If in doubt, reboot. If there are a large number of applications running, restarting will close down all the apps, and when your device restarts, it will only run the startup programs. Remove unwanted programs There may be background processes running that are associated with programs you never use. Getting rid of apps you don’t use frees up more memory for the ones you do use....

There are multiple ways to get a list of all the installed software. Pick the method you are comfortable with and generate the list. As a side note, these methods usually won’t pick up portable software and apps since it’s not technically installed. You’ll need to write these down manually. Using Command Prompt The first and easiest way to get a list of all the installed software on your system is by using the Command Prompt....

From quickly launching apps to searching files and managing your clipboard, LaunchBar lets you do a lot of things with just a few keypresses. Master it and you could save yourself minutes of time every day. Over the course of a year, that adds up. How does LaunchBar compare to Alfred? LaunchBar isn’t the only launcher of its type. One of the most popular alternatives is Alfred, which offers many of the same features....

iCloud Apple made its best effort to really make all your data available everywhere. The additional integration of iCloud into Mountain Lion is perhaps their strongest effort at this. While it’s great, it’s also unessential if you’re a Google Drive user. Sign into your Google account in a little program called InSync and you’ll be able to manage, edit, and share your documents online and off from any device. Messages Mac users have come to be very familiar with iChat since its first appearance in 2002....

Before making any changes, backup Windows Registry or create a system restore point. It helps you to revert back if you don’t like the changes or if anything bad happens while editing or changing system settings. Using Group Policy Editor Group Policy Editor provides an easy and straightforward way to strengthen Windows Defender. To open Group Policy Editor, press Win + R, type gpedit.msc and press Enter. In the Group Policy Editor navigate to “Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Defender Antivirus -> MAPS....

There are quite a few details and things to consider when installing the Android SDK on your Windows PC. The following guide should help you wade through the process. Install the Latest Version of Java If you don’t want to use Android Studio and just want the Android SDK command line version, then you’ll need to first download and install Java. Install SDK Command Line Android Studio is a space-consuming app, and while we think its UI (user interface) makes it a very accessible way of managing your development tools and packages, some people prefer the command-line route....

How to Download Google Play Services on Android Follow these steps to download and install Google Play Services. 1. Allow Apps from Unknown Sources You’ll need to allow apps from unknown sources on your phone, as you’ll be downloading the Play Services and Framework APK files from the third-party site APK Mirror through your browser and not Google Play Store. This is a trusted and popular site for downloading APKs (essentially, compressed archives of Android apps that you download, then install on your phone)....

While you can use Slack through your web browser, its simpler and generally more efficient to install the official Slack client on your desktop. Slack supports Linux with Debian and RPM packages as well as an official Snap. As a result, it’s simple to get running with Slack on your distribution of choice. Install Slack While you won’t find Slack in many distribution repositories, you won’t have much trouble installing it....

Wine is designed to help bridge the gap between Windows and Linux software, making Windows-only games and software compatible without massive performance penalties. Here’s how to install Wine on Linux. Installing Wine As one of the most well-known Linux packages, installing Wine should be pretty straightforward on the most popular Linux distributions. You can download, compile and install the appropriate packages from the Wine website, or use the packages supplied as part of your Linux distribution....

The following is a comprehensive guide to passing the presenter role in popular collaboration tools such as Join.me, Webex, GoToMeeting, Zoom, and Google Meet. 1. Changing the Presenter Role in Webex If you are the host, you will be the default presenter in any Webex online meeting. For best results, Webex recommends all presenters use a desktop PC or Mac. Right-click on any participant’s name to change their role to a presenter or host....