Pankil Shah

Ahmedabad

Technology Writer at Freelance

Civil Engineer, Freelance Tech Writer. https://t.co/Peigbz19v2 https://t.co/j0vdht6Jiv https://t.co/NrUoWzVJyf

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8 Surprisingly Useful Samsung Apps You Won’t Find Pre-Installed on Galaxy Phones

2 weeks ago | makeuseof.com | Pankil Shah

Samsung is one of the few Android OEMs that develops a wide range of genuinely useful apps. While you're probably familiar with the pre-installed ones, there are several other lesser-known—but equally valuable—apps that Samsung offers. 8 Samsung Flow While there's no shortage of apps that let you connect an Android phone to a Windows PC, Galaxy users have a particularly reliable option in Samsung Flow.
The Easiest Ways to Find Large Files on Windows

2 weeks ago | makeuseof.com | Pankil Shah

No matter how much internal storage your PC has, you're bound to run into storage issues eventually. When that happens, a quick and effective solution is to identify and remove large, space-hogging files hiding on your computer. How to Use PC Manager to Find Large Files With One Click There are plenty of dedicated storage tools that can help you find large files on a Windows PC. However, most of them are complicated to use.
How I Optimize Google Chrome So It Boots Super Fast

3 weeks ago | makeuseof.com | Pankil Shah

We've all been there: you click the Chrome icon, and then... You wait. That seemingly endless pause before your homepage finally loads can be frustrating. Tired of the delay? So was I, so I optimized Chrome for a faster startup. 6 Enable Webpage Preloading One of the first things I did to make Google Chrome boot fast was to enable webpage preloading.
9 Surprisingly Useful Google Apps You Won’t Find Pre-Installed on Android Phones

3 weeks ago | makeuseof.com | Pankil Shah

You may be familiar with the Google apps that come pre-installed on Android devices, but that's not all there is. If you love Google's offerings, these lesser-known apps can bring surprising value to your device. 9 Action Blocks There are plenty of useful things you can do with Google Assistant, but what if you could do them with just a single tap? That's where Google's Action Blocks app comes in.
Android Device Owners: Remove This App to Protect Your Privacy

3 weeks ago | makeuseof.com | Pankil Shah

Your Android device has a new system app called SafetyCore, which is raising some serious privacy issues. Designed to protect against certain types of content, SafetyCore has extensive access to your device—which is precisely why you may want to remove it. What Is the Android System SafetyCore App? SafetyCore is a system app developed by Google for Android devices running Android 9 or higher, which began rolling out in November 2024.
5 File Explorer Search Hacks I Can't Live Without

3 weeks ago | makeuseof.com | Pankil Shah

Imagine instantly finding any file on your computer with just a few keystrokes. It may seem like magic, but File Explorer offers powerful search tricks that make locating files effortless. 5 Use Built-In Filters File Explorer includes useful filters that can help you refine searches and locate files more efficiently. If you have a general idea of the file type, the last modified date, or even the approximate size, these filters can significantly narrow down your search results.
5 Data Backup Mistakes You Might Be Making (And How to Fix Them)

3 weeks ago | makeuseof.com | Pankil Shah

Backing up your data is essential, but it's only half the battle. You also need to ensure it is secure, reliable, and accessible when needed. And the best way to do that? Proactively avoid these common data backup mistakes. 5 Putting All Your Backups in One Place One of the costliest data backup mistakes you can make is storing all your backups in one place. Imagine relying on an external drive, only to find it has failed when you need to recover your data.
How to Factory Reset Your Samsung Galaxy Phone Without Losing Data

3 weeks ago | makeuseof.com | Pankil Shah

Factory resetting your Samsung Galaxy phone always brings the fear of losing important data. But you don't have to back up to your computer or pay for an expensive cloud service when Samsung’s temporary cloud backup offers a perfect solution. What Is Temporary Cloud Backup on Samsung Galaxy? Before factory resetting your Samsung Galaxy phone, you’ll want to ensure that all your data, including images, videos, apps, settings, and more, is backed up.
5 Handy Ways I Use the Edge Panel on My Samsung Phone

3 weeks ago | makeuseof.com | Pankil Shah

Most people dismiss the Edge panel on Samsung phones as a mere gimmick, but I’ve found it to be genuinely useful. With a simple swipe, it gives me quick access to apps, websites, and plenty of useful features. 5 Instantly Open Favorite Apps While adding app shortcuts to the home screen is convenient, there are only so many I can add without cluttering it. Plus, I still need to go to the home screen to access them. That’s why I like to add some of my favorite apps to the Edge panel.
10 Unexpected Ways You Can Use Your Android Phone

4 weeks ago | makeuseof.com | Pankil Shah

You may be familiar with all the amazing things your Android phone can do, but that’s not all. From acting as a wireless charger and fitness tracker to being a measuring tape, your Android phone holds a surprising number of hidden talents. 10 Monitor Your Heart Rate You may already be using Google Fit to check your health data, but did you know it can also measure your heart rate?