Everyone has heard of open source applications but few people use them. Open source applications are great for both business and home use. Common misconceptions people have about open source applications are that they are ‘unstable’ or not user-friendly. Open source applications have been honed over the years by skilled programmers from all over the world.

Most commonly used proprietary apps have open source alternatives offering same, sometimes even better functionality. Open source applications are created by highly motivated people all contributing and forming a part of the global open source community.

From the time of bulky desktop PCs to today’s smartphones, speakers have always been an essential part, albeit not in a conventional way but as a recreational hardware. Most people carry their own music or a streaming service in their smartphones, the tiny speaker inside a typical smartphone is pretty much useless for listening to quality music. Speakers today have evolved o wireless speakers which have a host of connectivity options. Most people prefer wireless speakers as it is restrictive to connect a smartphone to speakers via cables and render it immobile.

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The increasing computing power of laptops has made them ideal for serious gaming which was earlier limited to desktops. Buying a gaming laptop can be tricky given the huge amount of customizations available. We present our guide to help you in picking the best gaming laptop for you.

This one is a no-brainer you need a good GPU for high-end games. Buy a GPU with at least 4GB of dedicated RAM. Make sure you check the performance benchmarks of various models to compare them. Given the constraints of space...

When the ONEPLUS One handset was launched in 2014, it set the precedent for the company which makes cutting-edge phones at relatively cheap prices. Since then three handsets have been launched which have cemented the reputation of ONEPLUS. However, until now ONEPLUS phones were only available through a complicated invite-system which left many frustrated with the whole process.

Samsung J5 is the mid-range smartphone Samsung wants you to buy. With an appealing design and super powerful battery, Samsung J5 has a lot of positives to be your next phone. We explore the Samsung J5 is this review.

Samsung J5 has an all plastic body which can feel a bit cheap compared to all-metal counterparts. However, the J5 looks surprisingly good and is easy to handle. The handset has a very similar design to the Galaxy S5 when looking from the front; it has the same pill shaped home...

Whatsapp Messenger is currently the most popular messaging app for all Mobile platforms. The simple and crisp, user-friendly interface of Whatsapp messenger have made it popular among people different nationalities and age-groups. We bring you the top tips and tricks for using your Whatsapp to the max.

To prevent your Whatsapp pictures from showing up just go to Settings >Privacy> Photos > switch off Whatsapp. Or, Open Whatsapp then go to Settings (from the menu in the bottom) tap on Chats option then disable Save Incoming Media option.

Xiaomi’s Redmi series has been very popular since its inception. Both the predecessors had good performance and were very aggressively priced even in the mid-range segment. The new Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is no exception. The Redmi Note 3 is packed with a lot of new features and definite improvements over the old ones in an aesthetically pleasing body.

Even if you don’t have an Android phone, you are bound to know someone who does. Without a doubt Android is the most popular mobile OS worldwide. It is found on devices of all shapes and sizes from various brands. The popularity of Android has paved the way for malware software. Due to its wide user base and less restrictions on files Android devices are susceptible to malware code. Android is Java based OS; the ease of writing code for Android unlike iOS makes it more appealing to bad guys.