You can now watch ad-supported free Hollywood movies on YouTube

by Shivendra | Nov 27, 2018 | Technology

YouTube is now streaming ad-supported Hollywood movies for free

Google’s YouTube, the popular video streaming service, has quietly added around 100 Hollywood ad-supported movies to its platform to watch for free.

According to AdAge, the “Free to Watch” section was added to the “Movies & Shows” section in October. However, there is no “Free to Watch” section for TV shows yet.

“We saw this opportunity based on user demand, beyond just offering paid movies. Can we do ad-supported movies, free to the user?” Rohit Dhawan, YouTube’s director of product management, told AdAge. “It also presents a nice opportunity for advertisers.”

Instagram Bug Accidentally Exposed Passwords Of Many Users

by Shivendra | Nov 27, 2018 | Technology

A few months ago Instagram rolled out the “Download Your Data” feature to comply with the new European data privacy regulations, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Well, this helpful feature had a major bug that accidentally exposed user’s password and made it vulnerable. So here’s everything you need to know about the issue.

Instagram Bug Exposed Passwords: The Issue

Instagram and Facebook are two of the most popular social media platforms with billions of users across the globe. Both Instagram and Facebook have been in news this year due to many major security flaws.

The “Download Your Data” feature on Instagram allowed users to download their activity like recent posts, likes, and comments. As a security measure, Instagram asked users to re-enter their passwords.

Due to the security bug, these re-entered passwords were visible and even saved as plaintext in URL and were also saved on Facebook’s server, Instagram’s parent company.

According to Instagram, these saved passwords were recently deleted from Facebook’s server. In addition to that, every affected user was notified about the security bug. That said, a very small number of people were affected by this issue.

Instagram Bug Exposed Passwords: The Solution

Well, if you are one among those affected users its a wise decision to change your Instagram password and even delete your browser’s history. Furthermore, turning on two-factor authentication (2FA) will further secure your account.

Lastly, if you didn’t receive any notification about the security bug then your passwords are completely safe. That said if you still experience any weird activity with your account, you should definitely follow the above-mentioned security measures and secure your account.

According to Instagram, this security bug has been completely fixed now. Furthermore, any sort of information or password was not exposed to anyone else.

Do share your thoughts and opinions on the above-mentioned issues in the comments section below.

How to Block Websites On Chrome Browser

by Shivendra | Nov 27, 2018 | Technology

There are times when we feel like blocking some websites as they distract us all the time. It can be related to social media such as Facebook or News Portals like Newyork Times.

The reason can be anything, but the point is How to block them?.

Well, here in this article we have provided you with the ways to Block Websites On Chrome Browser. So keep reading it till the end.

Here is how to block websites on Chrome Desktop Version (PC)

Blocking websites is as easy as unblocking them. So follow the steps carefully.

Step 1

• Open the browser and search for “Block Site Extension“

Step 2

• Then Open the Chrome Web Store as shown in Above picture and click “Add to Chrome”.

Step 3

• Then Click “Add extension” in the pop-up box.

Step 4

• Now, you’ll see an orange shield icon at the top right corner of your Chrome browser screen.

• Open a website you want to block, click that icon, and then click “Block this site” and you are done.

• Once you are done, You may see this type of message on the screen. But don’t worry you can always unblock the website from Block Sites list.

How to Block Websites on Chrome Mobile Version (Android)

If you love surfing the internet on Chrome then there might be some websites which distract you all the time even in the work. So here we brought you a way to block them using your Android smartphone.

Just follow the Steps mentioned below

1. Open Google Play Store and install the BlockSite app.
2. Open the downloaded BlockSite app.
3. Click “Enable” to allow the app to block websites.
4. Click “Got it” — this will take you to your Accessibility settings.
5. Select “BlockSite” and turn the switch from “OFF” to “ON”. Then click “OK” in the pop-up window.
6. Click the “+” button in the bottom right.
7. Enter any websites you want to block and click the check mark in the top right corner.

How to Block Websites on Chrome Mobile Version (iOS)

1. Zero Willpower: This app is just for $1.99, and lets you create an easy list of all websites you want to block. You can even block them from Safari browser of your iPhone. Even better, there’s a timer, so you can block a website for a limited period of time.
2. Site Blocker: Similar to Zero Willpower app, the Site Blocker lets you block distracting or unwanted websites on Safari browser, and includes a timer and suggestions as well. This app is free by the way.

Conclusion

Now you are ready to eliminate your distractions easily while working. Do let us know if you know any other way to block websites on chrome browser.

Best fitness Smartwatches 2018

by Shivendra | Nov 27, 2018 | Technology

Fitness trackers have come an extremely long way over the years. No longer are they glorified pedometers; they’re much more than that. Most standard fitness trackers nowadays can track your steps taken, distance traveled, how many calories you’ve burned for the day, and even your sleeping patterns. They’re handy little devices if you want a better look at how active you are throughout the day, and there are plenty to choose from.

Garmin vivosport

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• This device packs a GPS and a heart rate monitor,
•  It has Slim and lightweight design.
• It’s also waterproof up to 50 meters.
• Lasts up to seven days on a single charge.
• and comes with a Chroma touchscreen display

Fitbit Charge 2

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It’s clear Fitbit really focused on design when making the Charge 2. This device not only looks more like a nice bracelet and less like a standard fitness tracker this time around, you also have the option to change out the bands if you’d like.

The Charge 2 also has a bigger display this time, meaning you get more room for smartphone notifications. Plus, Fitbit also introduced a few new features to the Charge 2 that should help users stay healthy and relaxed overtime: Cardio Fitness Level, which will give you a cardiovascular rating based on an estimate of your VO2 Max, and Relax, a new on-device guided breathing feature that will walk you through short breathing exercises to help you lower blood pressure, reduce stress and lessen anxiety. Unfortunately it doesn’t have a GPS built in like the vivosport, but you can tether it to your phone if you don’t mind carrying your fitness tracker and your smartphone on a run.

Overall, it’s an all-around great fitness tracker, especially considering its low price point.

Garmin vivosmart 4

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Garmin’s vivosmart 4 might not have a built-in GPS, but it has almost everything else you could want in a basic fitness tracker.It’s thin and lightweight, has a much better screen

it’s proven itself to be a reliable fitness tracker at its core. It also comes with advanced sleep metrics that are right up there with Fitbit’s, as well as a pulse ox sensor for keeping tabs on blood-oxygen saturation levels.

The big downside here is the lack of GPS and GPS phone tethering option, so this is purely a health and activity tracker, not so much for high-intensity workouts. If that doesn’t turn you away, the vivosmart 4 is a great option.

 Garmin vivoactive 3 Music

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Everything you loved about the vivoactive 3 is here, along with support for music storage of up to 500 songs. You can load up your favorite songs, or download playlists from iHeartRadio. Deezer support will be added in the future, too.

Aside from a slightly redesigned bezel on the new watch (and music support, of course), the vivoactive 3 and Music version are basically the same. That means you get a fantastic running watch with a built-in GPS, heart rate monitor, 5ATM water resistance rating, Garmin Pay support, and seven-day battery life.

Nokia Steel HR

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If you’re looking for an analog watch that doesn’t skimp on the fitness features, you should definitely check out the Nokia Steel HR (formerly Withings Steel HR).

Nokia really hit the nail on the head with the Steel HR. It’s accurate, affordable, comfortable enough to wear all day, and downright gorgeous. Not only that, it sports a digital display that, while not of the greatest quality, offers a unique take on bringing a digital screen to a traditional analog watch design.

Like most other stylish fitness trackers, it’s not the most feature packed. It doesn’t offer an on-board GPS, nor is the digital display great for outdoor use. But for everyone else looking for an attractive, well-built fitness tracker that doesn’t actually look like a fitness tracker, the Steel HR may be just what you’re looking for.

Best fitness smartwatch

Fitbit Versa

If you were underwhelmed by Fitbit’s first smartwatch offering, the Versa might be just the thing for you.

The Fitbit Versa is much better looking and more compact than the Ionic, and it doesn’t cost as much money. Now, that lower price tag will get you fewer features (no GPS, for instance), but that’s the whole point of this smartwatch — the Versa is a smartwatch for everyone.

With the recent addition of quick replies, you can now reply to just about every app notification you receive on your wrist. The Versa also recently received Fitbit’s female health tracking suite, making this a much more powerful health tracker for women.

The Versa also brings Fitbit OS 2.0, 24/7 heart rate tracking, on-screen workouts with Fitbit Coach, over 15 exercise modes, Connected GPS, and swim tracking thanks to its 5ATM rating. There’s also room to store your music, and if you spring for the Special Edition model you’ll have access to Fitbit Pay.

Fitbit Ionic

The Fitbit Ionic is a great fitness tracker/smartwatch hybrid if you need something a little more powerful than the Versa. It’s an incredible fitness and sleep tracker, comes with a built-in GPS, allows you to pay for things from your wrist, and it’s water resistant.

Just like the Fitbit Versa, the Ionic now has support for quick replies for notifications and female health tracking features.

The Ionic is one heck of a fitness smartwatch. It’s available now on Amazon and Fitbit.com for $269.95, and comes in three different color options.

Best budget fitness tracker

Xiaomi Mi Band 3

If you need a basic fitness tracker and you don’t want to pay an arm and a leg, buy the Xiaomi Mi Band 3. At only $25, it’s hard not to recommend this device.

Not only has the design been improved from the Mi Band 2, it’s also received a few nice upgrades under the hood. The heart rate monitor is fairly accurate for a budget device, and it can still track all the basics — steps taken, calories burned, and sleep.

To get down to this price point, Xiaomi had to make some compromises. It doesn’t support many activity profiles, and the software is a little wonky at times. If that doesn’t bother you, the Xiaomi Mi Band is probably the best bang-for-your-buck activity tracker on the market

Garmin vivofit 4

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Garmin’s vivofit 3 was one of our favorite inexpensive fitness trackers of 2017. Is the vivofit 4 a worthy successor? That depends.

In many ways, the vivofit 4 is an improvement over its predecessor. It’s more comfortable, has a new color display, and plenty of useful extras. But the lack of heart rate monitor connectivity is unfortunate, and we hope it returns with the next model.

Throughout our two weeks of testing, the vivofit 4 was so close to delivering accurate results but ultimately fell short more often than we’d like. To its credit, it does offer users a general idea of their performance levels, which is why most people will buy the vivofit 4. It’s an inexpensive fitness tracker that you basically never have to take off, and it keeps track of the basics. If you need a device you basically never have to take off, the vivofit 4 is for you. If you own a vivofit 3, it might not be worth it to upgrade.