Technology Master: July 2019

Wednesday 31 July 2019

How to Manage your Local and Cloud Files with ES File Explorer App

Want to manage your device storage so that you can find anything in it easily as well as remove unnecessary data to get more space? Use ES File Explorer app. It has been one of the great options from the last few years for managing files on Android. ES File Explorer app has improved a lot from earlier, and now it has a lot of tools for that helps you to manage your data effortlessly. With this product, you can’t just access or manage storage data it also provides you the tools to clean junk, browse Cloud storage, and many more. ES File Explorer has both freemium and premium version, you can start with the freemium application, and when you’re satisfied with its work, upgrade to premium. Here is how to manage your local and cloud files with ES Explorer app.

Procedure for getting started with ES File Explorer

· Firstly, you need to start by installing the app on your device to enjoy and access all its features and functions. If you’re using it for the first time then possibly you would want to try the free version. The basic version of the ES File Explorer app is free to install and can be easily downloaded from the PlayStore. Alternatively, an APK file of the app can also be getting from the developer site of ES App Group.

· Once the ES File Explorer app installed, launch it. Now, you’ll be greeted with some slides telling about some popular function and features of the app. Move through the slideshow introduction to finish or tap ‘Start Now’ to go ahead.

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· When you finish the introduction, the home screen of the application will come up on your display. Here you’ll see an overview of the ES File Explorer functions, including File Management, Cloud Storage Management, Storage Analysis and Optimization, Local Network Browser, and some other advanced tools.

How to use Local File Management functions in ES File Explorer

ES File Explorer’s Local File Management functions provide you all the tools to organize content in your device storage. Here is how to access and use these tools.

1. These functions in ES File Explorer can be easily accessed by clicking on the ‘Local’ icon which seems like an SD card in the top menu. There is one more place where you’ll find it on the main menu. Open the ‘Main menu’ from the top left side and then tap on ‘Local’ (Phone icon).

2. On the Local screen, you’ll get a Home, Device, Download, and Internal Storage button.

3. Access and launch the files in the same way you do on a computer. Tap on the folder you want to open and hit a file to launch.

4. The app also provides you a breadcrumb trail just below the top menu bar which displays the folders you’ve come through to reach the current file or folder.

5. Tap and hold the files or folder to enter into the selection mode. Then tap the items to select the items.

6. Use the ‘More’ button to access the commands like, Send, Share, Hide, Properties, Copy, Move, and much more. You can use ‘More’ options as well as the tools given in the lower tab to manage your files and storage.

How to access your cloud accounts through ES File Explorer

ES File Explorer also enables you to access and manage your cloud storage. It supports various cloud services, including popular ones like Google Drive, OneDrive, DropBox, and Box. Here is how to access your cloud account and files stored in it with ES File Explorer.

1. Launch the app and tap on the ‘Cloud’ button. You may find this in the History bar. If not, then open the ‘Main Menu’ > Choose ‘Network’ and then hit ‘Cloud Drive.’

2. “Add My Cloud Drive” dialog popup on the screen with various cloud services, select yours.

3. Now, provide your sign in details and grant access. Your cloud account will be added to the app, and you’ll be able to access your stored data in no time.

If you’ve more cloud accounts and also want to add them, just tap the ‘+’ button to do so.

Billy Mark is a self-professed security expert; he has been making the people aware of the security threats. His passion is to write about Cyber security, cryptography, malware, social engineering, internet and new media. He writes for Norton security products at norton.com/setup.

How to Troubleshoot Email Sending Problems in Apple Mail

Unable to send or forward important emails in Apple Mail? The problem wouldn’t seem big at this time, but when you fail to send an urgent email, then nothing could be more annoying than this. The ‘Send’ button will get dim and clicking it countless times won’t send your message. This problem mostly occurs when there isn’t any correct mail server selected for the Mail account. Although there are a lot of reasons for the problem, the most possible are: an incorrect mail service, corrupted or outdated Mail preference file, or the wrong file permissions. If you’re also meeting issues while sending emails, then here is how to troubleshoot email sending problems in Apple Mail.

Check and Update the Outgoing Mail Settings

Occasionally, the mail service in Apple Mail changes the mail servers, including the one with which you send the emails. These mail servers are the targets of malware and frequently targeted, which turns them into the zombie servers. Because of these attacks and ever-present risk, mail services upgrade the server software from time to time. If it once updated, then you’ll also need to update it in your mail server settings in Apple Mail. Here is how to check to update the outgoing mail settings in the Mail app.

Note: Before you go ahead and alter the settings, make sure to save a copy of your current mail settings.

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Steps to update outgoing mail settings

Start the ‘Apple Mail’ app on your Mac.
Then click on the ‘Mail’ tab at the top right corner.
In the Mail dropdown menu, click on ‘Preferences.’ This opens the Preferences window on the screen with the General tab.
Click on ‘Accounts’ (Second) tab at the upper left corner of the preferences window.
Select your mail account from the left column that is not failing to send emails.
Now, click on the ‘Account Information’ or ‘Server Settings’ tab at the upper side in the right box. Select the option depending on the version of the Mail app you’re using.
Then click on the dropdown box next to ‘Outgoing mail Server/Account’ heading. Again, you’ll see the options depending on the version of the Mail app you’re using.
Select ‘Edit SMTP Server List…’ from the options listed in the dropdown menu. This opens a new screen with the list of the entire SMTP servers. Here you’ll also see the Mail account you’ve selected will highlight.
Open the ‘Account Information’ to view or edit your account details, including your username and password or open ‘Sever settings’ tab for server details including the port number.
Click and check the box of ‘Use Secure Sockets Layer (SLL),’ if the SSL is using by your mail service.
Now, click the ‘Authentication’ dropdown box to choose the authentication type for your mail service.
Then, go ahead and enter your username with your password. The username should be your email address.

After setting up everything, click ‘OK.’

Doing so will apply the new setting for your Mail account. Now, close all the settings window and return to the message composing screen. Once you complete all these, create a new email and try sending it. This time you’ll see the ‘Send’ button is highlighted and clicking it will forward your email to the receiver(s) you’ve selected.

Tips: This guide will definitely help you to troubleshoot the email sending problems in Apple Mail. If still, any trouble occurs, try checking for the corrupt preference file.

Billy Mark is a creative person who has been writing blogs and articles about cyber security. He writes about the latest updates regarding mcafee.com/activate and how it can improve the work experience of users. His articles have been published in many popular e-magazines, blogs and websites.

Thursday 25 July 2019

Top 5 Free VPN Services Available in 2019

For keeping your online data and communications secure, you should choose an ideal VPN. They allow you to watch different television shows and even torrent a few selected files with ease. On that note, the best VPN services and compatible apps are mentioned over here for you.

1. Hotspot Shield Free VPN

If you want to use the best free VPN on your device, Hotspot Shield Free VPN is the perfect solution for you. It allows you to use it on five different devices by providing 500MB per day and 15GB every month. No matter what connection you use, you will be protected with the best encryption with this VPN. Though the setup process is a bit difficult.

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2. Windscribe

Another excellent VPN service that you can pick is Windscribe. It offers outstanding privacy and around 10GB of free data every month. However, users will have to provide their dedicated email address while they sign up. If users tweet about it, they might even get extra 5GB. There are around eight server locations to choose from, along with other things.

3. ProtonVPN

ProtonVPN is perfect for watching shows and sports which are geo-blocked. It is no doubt one of the best free VPNs out there. When it comes to its limitations, you can only access a single device at one time, and there is no P2P support too. Looking at its better side, it works ideally with different platforms such as Android, Windows, Mac, iOS, and Linux.

4. TunnelBear

TunnelBear is the most user-friendly VPN out there. It assures the best possible security and can be accessed on PC and phone as well. McAfee is associated with this VPN, which adds more value to it. For sign up, you will have to provide very little personal data. Overall, this is also a great free VPN for casual use.

5. Speedify

Speedify lets its users access 5GB free-of-cost data per month. It is being served in around 50 countries and has 1000 servers. Along with full encryption security system, its turbo-boosting technology ensures the best possible speed as well. Speedify provides 5GB free data every month too.

Overall, these are the best VPNs that you can consider for regular or casual use. The free option might work right for you, but best results are assured with paid VPN services. It doesn’t matter why you need a VPN service; the options mentioned above will work fine for you.

Billy Mark is a self-professed security expert; he has been making the people aware of the security threats. His passion is to write about Cyber security, cryptography, malware, social engineering, internet and new media. He writes for Norton security products at norton.com/setup.

Google’s New Gallery Go is an Offline Google Photos Alternative

At the recent Google for Nigeria event, Google announced Gallery Go. It is being offered as an offline app and an ideal Google Photos alternative. With the use of machine learning, the Google Go app will make your pictures the best. You don’t need a cloud backup or internet connection to use this app. From editing to managing photos, you can do everything with ease through it.

Even if you are new to organizing and editing photos, this app will be easy-to-use for you. If you are already a Google Photos user, then there’s nothing to worry about. A lot of users face space-related issues on their device. In that case, this lightweight app will be perfect for them as its size is 10MB only. Regardless of having plenty of amazing features for users, the best thing about Gallery Go is that it can run offline. Other than this, you can quickly find your pictures and organize them. When it comes to editing tools, it features a lot of great tools such as the auto-enhance tool, crop, filter, and rotate.

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By one tap, you can make your photos look amazing. The offered tool can be used easily by anyone. If the Google Photos app makes your phone slow and takes more space and data, this app is the best solution for you. Same as Google Photos, you get the option to create folders for sorting photos. Android users with Android 8.1 Oreo version or higher can access the Gallery Go app with ease. Get this app on your phone by visiting the Google Play Store on your Android device. On that note, let’s check out the Android Go app that you can download on your Android phone.

1. Google Go

Get Google in your pocket and search for anything by installing Google Go. Even the Google Go home screen provides a quick link for using various web apps such as Instagram, Twitter, and more. The best thing is you can save a lot of battery of your phone with this app.

2. Gmail Go

Another light app by Google that you must use is Gmail Go. It doesn’t matter if you have a Gmail account or not; this app will be a perfect fit for you. The user interface of the Gmail Go app is almost the same as the original Gmail app, but the size is only 9.9MB. When it comes to storage, it comes with 15GB of free storage. Overall, you don’t have to worry about space with the Gmail Go app.

3. Assistant Go

Assistant Go is perfect for a lot of things. It easily helps you check tomorrow’s weather and find your way of work or home. Its size is 5MB only, which makes it ideal for using in a lower-end device as well. For opening the Assistant Go on your Android Go phone, you will have to long-press the dedicated home button. Once it is opened, you can do a lot of things. For instance, you can make calls, send messages, and do a lot more things easily.

4. Yahoo Mail Go

For Yahoo users, Yahoo Mail Go is the perfect solution. It comes as a lightweight version of the famous email app and ideal for you if you choose to use Yahoo Mail over Gmail. The user-interface of Yahoo Mail Go is exciting and can be easily customized. You can easily add non-Yahoo and Yahoo accounts, delete mail through a simple swipe, find coupons, and more. However, it is necessary to have Android 8.0 Oreo or higher version for using this app. Download Yahoo Mail Go for free from the Google Play Store.

5. YouTube Go

If you like to watch YouTube videos without slow-downs or consuming all the data of your device, you can download the YouTube Go app on your Android phone. You get to use all the regular tools that are there in the regular YouTube app. Also, you can download videos for offline viewing, share them with your loved ones, and do more.

Billy Mark is a self-professed security expert; he has been making the people aware of the security threats. His passion is to write about Cyber security, cryptography, malware, social engineering, internet and new media. He writes for Norton security products at norton.com/setup.

Tuesday 23 July 2019

How to Set Up a Smartwatch with an Android Device?

Smartwatch is a great gadget and quite in trend. It will allow you to make calls, check messages, and it also offers fitness tracking features. But do you know how it works on Android? Here are the steps to connect a smartwatch with an Android device.

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Necessary Set Up

Here is the process of the pairing of the smartwatch with an Android device. Follow the instructions carefully.

First, you will have to go to your notification panel on your Android device and turn on Bluetooth.
After that, select “Make your device discoverable” and click on OK.
Then you can press and hold the power button until the pairing screen will come with a watch and a mobile icon on it.
Thereafter you can click on “Search for Bluetooth devices” on your Android phone and choose the smartwatch option.
In the next screen on your Android device, you can see the code.
Now, match this code with your smartwatch and then click on the checkmark to confirm on your smartwatch.
After that, tap on pair on your Android device to hook up the two devices.
Now, you have paired the smartwatch with your phone.

Increasing Speed of Smartwatch

Here is the process of increasing the speed of smartwatch. Follow the instructions carefully.

First, you will have to go to Google Play Store on your Android device.
After that, you can go to the search section and type “SpeedUp,” click on search.
Then click on the SpeedUp app and install this application on your Android device.
Now, turn On Bluetooth on your device.
Thereafter ensure your device is discoverable.
After that, you can open the SpeedUp smartwatch app.
Then click on “Search smartwatch” option and search for SpeedUp smartwatch.
Ensure that your smartwatch is enabled.
Now, you can see all the Bluetooth devices’ names. Tap on smartwatch’s Bluetooth name and tap on “Bond.”
When the pairing code message comes, tap on tick mark on the smartwatch and then tap on “Pair” on the phone.
After that, click on “Activate Notification Service” and in the next screen, choose “Accessibility” and then click on “Just once.”
Then click on “SpeedUp Smartwatch” to turn it on. A new message comes and asking “Use Smartwatch?” You can click OK.
Now, you can get notifications on your smartwatch.

Get Smart Connect

Here is the process of using smart connect. Follow the instructions carefully.

First, you will have to visit the Google Play Store on your Android device.
After that, go to the search section and type “Smart Connect” app.
Click on this application and install on your Android device.
Then turn on your Bluetooth device.
Tap on “Make device discoverable” and the OK.
Press and hold the power button of your smartwatch.
Now, you can pair the smartwatch with your Android device.
Open the Smart Connect application.
Turn on smartwatch connection. It will start syncing with your Android device.

Billy Mark is a Microsoft Office expert and has been working in the technical industry since 2002. As a technical expert, Billy has written technical blogs, manuals, white papers, and reviews for many websites such as office.com/setup.

Monday 22 July 2019

How to Turn Off Automatic Image Download for Email on Outlook

The images that you receive with emails might make things easier for you, but they are not safe. Your computer might get viruses, and there are various other security risks involved with it. However, if you have a desktop Outlook version, you can easily disable the images from automatically downloading and protect your privacy and device. Read till the end to know the process of disabling download of pictures on the desktop version of Outlook.

Preventing automatic image loading in Outlook app

Protecting your privacy on the Outlook app is very easy. Here’s the process:

1. Launch the dedicated Outlook app on your device.

2. Then, click the File option and then Options.

3. You will see the Trusted Center option now on the screen. Click on the same.

4. Right below the “Microsoft Outlook Trust Center” section, you will see the Trust Center Settings button. Click on the option to move ahead with the process.

5. Find the Automatic Download option by going to the left panel and click over there.

6. Select the Don’t download pictures automatically in HTML email messages or RSS items option by clicking on it.

7. At last, click on the Don’t download pictures in encrypted or signed HTML email messages option to end the process.

After implementing these steps, the associated images on your emails will not download automatically. To see the desired images, you can download images on a per email basis. Make sure that you are downloading images from a trusted source only. For downloading images, you need to right-click on the “InfoBar” option available at the top of the email and choose the Download Pictures option from there.

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If you know the sender very well and want to download images from their future emails, you need to go to the Add Sender to Safe Sender List option. All these discussed processes focus on the recent Outlook version, but they might work with 2010, 2013, and 2016 Outlook version as well.

Enabling image privacy protection on Outlook online

Those who use the online version of Outlook don’t get a dedicated option for disabling associated photos from automatically downloading. Though, there is an option that can help them out for sure. Follow the below-given steps thoroughly:

1. To get started with the process, go to Outlook.com on your web browser.

2. Once the online Outlook version open, click the dedicated Settings option and then the General option.

3. Go ahead by clicking the Privacy and data option.

4. Now, you will see the Always use the Outlook service to load images option right below the “External images” section. Click on it.

5. End the process by clicking the Save button.

Billy Mark is a self-professed security expert; he has been making the people aware of the security threats. His passion is to write about Cyber security, cryptography, malware, social engineering, internet and new media. He writes for Norton security products at norton.com/setup.

How to Download Music from Google Play Music and YouTube Music

Google Play Music is an ideal music streaming service and is used by a lot of Android users. It stands out from others because users can even upload their own music collection and stream accordingly, along with various radio stations. After you get the in-app subscription, you can also play particular songs, same as Spotify. For listening to songs offline on your phone or computer, in this app, you can download music with ease. However, you need to stay logged in always. Once you log out, all the downloaded tracks will not be available for listening.

Downloading music from Google Play Music on phone

Both the Android and iPhone version are almost the same, and the downloading process is similar as well. Here’s the process:

1. Get started with the process by opening the Google Play app.

2. Select the album or playlist that you wish to download. If you own Google Play Music subscription, you can even tap on the radio stations.

3. Now, hit the dedicated Download button to listen to music offline.

In this way, the selected music will be downloaded on your phone easily.

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Downloading music from Google Play Music on computer

It is not that hard to get download music from Google Play Music on your computer as well. Go through these steps to complete the downloading process:

1. First and foremost, open the desired web browser on your computer.

2. Then, go to Google Play Music and sign in with the associated details if asked.

3. After signing in, click on the “Music Library” option.

4. Go to the top section now and find the “Albums” or “Songs” option and click over there.

5. Find the particular album or song for download. Once you find the same, click on the three-dotted menu and then select the Download option from the list.

6. If you wish to download a specific song only, then choose the Download option. But if you want to listen to the whole album offline, click on the “Download Album” option. The entire collection will be downloaded in this way.

So, this is one ideal way that will help you download songs and albums from Google Play Music to listen offline. Other than this, you can download the desired music with the use of Google’s Music Manager program as well. Same as iTunes, Music Manager is an ideal media player for desktop and music manager too. You need to go to the dedicated web page of Google’s Music Manager and install it from there. To download music, login to your Google Account, and set up the program first. Then, you will get the option to download the desired music on your computer.

Downloading music from YouTube Music

You can either download music from YouTube music by turning on the smart downloads or choosing specific music to download. Let’s check out the process of enabling smart downloads:

1. Launch the YouTube Music app on your phone.

2. Go to your profile photo section and tap the profile photo.

3. Select the Downloads option available on the next screen.

4. Then, tap on Settings.

5. Enable the Smart Downloads option by toggling on the dedicated switch.

After turning on the smart downloads option, music will be downloaded on your device automatically according to your listening history. If you wish to improve the recommendations and get quality music downloaded, you need to view, pause, or delete you watch history accordingly. To remove a particular album or playlist from downloads, tap on the three-dot icon, and then tap on “Remove download.” The downloaded music will be there for 30 days for listening.

Download albums and playlists on YouTube Music

You can easily download a specific album or playlist on the YouTube Music app. Tap the three-dotted icon and choose Download. It is as simple as that. Also, you get a dedicated download option for directly downloading album or playlist. Hit the arrow icon facing downwards to download the specific music that you want.

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When it comes to a particular song, you can either swipe left on the song page or tap three-dot menu icon and tap on the specific download option from there.

Billy Mark is a creative person who has been writing blogs and articles about cyber security. He writes about the latest updates regarding mcafee.com/activate and how it can improve the work experience of users. His articles have been published in many popular e-magazines, blogs and websites.

Sunday 21 July 2019

How to Install Beta Version of MacOS Catalina on a Mac

Do you want to download and install MacOS Catalina 10.15 Developer beta 4 on your Mac? If yes, then you have come to the right place because in this article we will tell you more about it.

As we all know, Apple has released its fourth beta of macOS Catalina 10.15 for developers. Apple is trying to find errors and testing the performance. You know that it is the fourth beta version, which means that Apple wants to filter out every single error and bug from its latest MacOS.

But, if you are less exposed to technology, then we recommend you to take a complete backup of your data and your Mac.

How to Download the Installation File for MacOS Catalina Beta 4

Downloading the new beta of MacOS Catalina is a straightforward process and barely takes a few minutes. The file can take a while to fully download, and the speed depends on how fast your connection is. Below is a complete guide to downloading the file:

Open your browser and go to developer.apple.com on your Mac.
Navigate to the Discover tab.
Select the macOS tab.
Now tap the Download button.
Sign in using your developer account credentials, when prompted.
Move down and select Install Profile option. Now the downloading process will automatically start.
Now navigate to the Downloads folder on your device and then double click to open the ‘macOS Catalina Developer Beta Access Utility’ file.
Run the macOSDeveloperBetaAccessUtility.pkg to start the installer file.

Now the installer will download the required files, and we will move to the installation process. Once the download gets over, the system will scan for updates. Now you can click the Update button for downloading and installing the developer beta program. The process of installation will start as usual when the download gets completed.

If the system does not show the updated list then restart your Mac, open the App Store and then click the update button.

It may take a while to download.

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Installing the MacOS Catalina Developer Beta

To install it, follow the instructions below:

Press the Continue button.
Now read the Terms and Conditions. Accept them.
Now you can click the Install option.
Follow the on-screen instructions and complete the remaining setup.

Your device will now reboot in order to complete the installation process. You will be redirected to a black screen where you will see an Apple logo. Don’t click or try to cancel the installation; it can result in failure of your software as well as your hardware components.

Getting Started with the New MacOS Catalina Developer Beta

After successful installation, you will be redirected to the getting started screen. Follow the below instructions to get started with your new macOS.

Click on the ‘Continue’ options.
Now enter the Apple ID along with the password to log in. Your files and settings will be restored with the iCloud.
Now tap the Get started.

Now you can enjoy the newer functions and features on your Mac.

Billy Mark is a self-professed security expert; he has been making the people aware of the security threats. His passion is to write about Cyber security, cryptography, malware, social engineering, internet and new media. He writes for Norton security products at norton.com/setup.