1. Create a spotify storage folder in your target drive2. go into your spotify settings3. click show advanced settings4. change location of the cache to the folder you created in (1)5. restart spotify!
How to Enter Bios or System Restore on the Yoga Book
Press both Power + Volume Up for about 10 seconds or until the stylus icon lights up. I had to do this when i did a reset via windows 10 settings menu. When i did THAT reset, it made my yoga book unresponsive. After doing a system restore using this menu, things were working… Continue reading How to Enter Bios or System Restore on the Yoga Book
How to set Google as Default Search Engine in Microsoft Edge
1. Navigate to google.com 2. Click on (1) then Settings (2) 3. Go to view advanced settings 4. look for Search in the address bar with and click Change search engine 5. You should see the option to set google as the default
Sketchnoting on the ThinkPad X1 Yoga
I’ve been trying to pick up sketchnoting for a while now. On and off on my ThinkPad Helix previously and mostly on OneNote. Now with the X1 Yoga, it’s a light enough device that i can actually leisurely hold in on my lap and proceed to doodle. I can’t do this for too long though… Continue reading Sketchnoting on the ThinkPad X1 Yoga
Hide Onscreen Keyboard when using an External One (Android)
I was trying to google this when I got a Microsoft Keyboard. It's such a convenient bluetooth keyboard to carry around with my tablet. I came across this article http://www.guidingtech.com/19202/hide-on-screen-keyboard-android-external/ but it involved 3rd party apps and a complex process. I discovered though that at least with Android 5.1, it's now a built in function… Continue reading Hide Onscreen Keyboard when using an External One (Android)
Twitter Fixes the Quote Tweet Button for End Users, but Breaks it For the Brands
Posting this online because i don’t seem to see any conversations about this anywhere and I’m curious how others are measuring the impact of quoted tweets. Twitter made a recent update to how they render quoted tweets on twitter, read more here: http://thenextweb.com/twitter/2015/04/07/twitter-is-finally-fixing-the-quote-tweet-button/ As an end user this is great because it… Continue reading Twitter Fixes the Quote Tweet Button for End Users, but Breaks it For the Brands
3 Things That Help Me Be a Smart Phone Drifter
UPDATE: There's been issues with Outlook.com since 27th March, which stopped my contacts from syncing using the native phonebook. I'm still able to sync my contacts via the outlook android app though adding contacts isn't supported with the current version. Breaks my system temporarily.. hopefully they fix it, or enable support for contacts sync… Continue reading 3 Things That Help Me Be a Smart Phone Drifter
Microsoft Expression Encoder 4 SP2 as an alternative to Camtasia
For those of you who want a free alternative to Camtasia, I recommend looking at Expression Encoder http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=27870 The tool has support for screen recording as well as PIP web cam recording.
NQMS2 auto-sent SMS
Not sure what happened but my phone just suddenly sent an SMS. Not sure if i clicked on an ad or if it was something in an app. The automated message was NQMS2 N242044526QA. Posting it in case someone else tries to google it. Still not sure what the culprit is. The automated SMS triggered… Continue reading NQMS2 auto-sent SMS
Vibe X2: Photos from SNAPit Camera not getting backed up on Google Plus
Phone: X2-AP_ROW_S122_141127Lenovo SNAPit: v 4.1.13.141104.52a7c22_super_row I’ve been using the phone for a while now, I’ve noticed an annoying quirk. For some reason, photos taken with the Lenovo SNAPit app doesn’t get included with Google+ auto backup, even though I have no problems with OneDrive backing the files up. When I take photos and videos… Continue reading Vibe X2: Photos from SNAPit Camera not getting backed up on Google Plus
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