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On Android, dark mode is a system-wide setting for devices running Android 10 (Q) and higher. Similarly, dark mode is supported on iOS 13 and higher. The dark mode applies to basic things such as settings and also works for supported apps such as Instagram and other Google apps. Now, if your Google apps do not show a dark theme, don’t be sad. Just follow the tips mentioned in this post to get dark mode on Google apps such as Gmail....

While it’s rarely part of the most keyboard shortcuts, you’ll realize that it doesn’t work when you keep pressing it. Luckily, there are a few methods to get it back in action. Here are the best ways to fix the Escape key not working on Mac. 1. Restart Your Mac Starting with a basic solution, we recommend restarting your Mac to give a fresh start to your machine. A lot of issues on Mac get resolved simply by restarting it....

While you may not notice the increase in CPU usage when you’re casually browsing, the increased CPU usage can prevent other important applications from running smoothly. Don’t worry. We’ve compiled the necessary fixes to combat Edge’s high CPU usage on Windows 11. 1. Close Unused Tabs One of the first things you can do is to close all the unused tabs in Edge, especially if you have the habit of keeping multiple tabs open....

Portrait Mode is handy to click human subjects and pets. But, it is rather annoying when it stops working or doesn’t work as intended. There may be instances where you do not get any background blur at all or only parts of your image are blurred. If you are facing this issue, here’s how you can fix portrait mode not working on iPhone. 1. Maintain the Right Distance From the Subject Portrait mode on the iPhone works best when you maintain a certain distance from your subject....

Surprisingly though, several of them are not well known among Mac users. This is definitely something we plan to solve with this article, in which we’ll show you a few really useful trackpad gestures that can make you way more productive and efficient. Ready? Let’s get started! 1. Bring In Notification Center Notification Center is an awesome feature introduced in Mountain Lion that lets you look at your most important incoming (and upcoming) news, messages, events, and more at a glance....

Though there’s a slight caveat. Evernote will continue support for Skitch on Mac but not iOS. Windows and Android users are the ones to suffer. So, for you guys, we hunted down some great alternatives for Skitch on both Windows and Android. You might be thinking why to look for alternatives. We can still use Skitch. Yes, but in future, if there is OS update, the app might crash. Worse, it might not support new features that the update will provide....

The no sound issue in VLC player can be easily solved, and we will help you do it. You will be back to watching that video in no time. Note that VLC is not the only video player out there, and over the years, plenty of new worthy contenders have entered the market. Let’s begin. 1. Check Video Try opening a different video with VLC to make sure there’s nothing is wrong with the video file itself....

Spend some time reading this article and you’ll save a lot of time and confusion while using this device. 1. Learn How To Use It It’s an Android phone but unlike any other. First, let’s get familiar with it. The homescreen is a vertical scroll of all the apps installed. You can sort it in folders, make the tiles larger and add widgets.There is only one button at the front....

It is worth noting that Google Meet was called Hangouts Meet, but Google renamed it to Meet. Google has decided to shut down (Classic) Hangouts and move G Suite customers to Google Chat (earlier Hangouts Chat) and Meet. Hangouts will be phased out. Note that Google will continue to support classic Hangouts for consumers. And now, back to Google Meet. Let’s begin. 1. How to Join a Meeting in Google Meet The organizer of the meeting will send you an invitation code that you will enter on the homepage of the Meet web or mobile app....

Many users have faced the error in earlier versions of Windows as well. Some users have also reported that after seeing a black screen, Remote Desktop client disconnects or crashes. As always, there can be several reasons leading remote desktop showing a black screen error. Here are some known ways to troubleshoot it. Let’s begin. 1. Update Windows As always, we recommend updating your Windows 10 to the latest version....

On the same note, we have assembled a list of iPhone keyboard tips and tricks for the power user in you. So that, a faster and more productive life is just a step away. 1. Trackpad Mode Text browsing can prove to be quite a pain — the cursor will land at all places except for where you want. The 3D Touch trackpad feature, which made its debut with the iPhone 6S, makes text browsing fast and smooth....

With iOS 14, you can finally watch your favorite YouTube video, Netflix show, or Prime Video while navigating the OS for other tasks. The Picture in Picture isn’t just limited to view video over other apps though. Apple has smartly implemented various gestures and different window sizes for Picture in Picture to enhance the experience. The company also offers video control in the Picture in Picture mode to make changes....

Both services have their pros and cons and choosing one over the other can be difficult. We’ve used both audiobook platforms and can share insights based on our experiences. Here is everything we learned about using Audible and Scribd that you need to know before subscribing. Let’s begin. 1. Variety of Content Scribd offers a variety of content which sets it apart from Audible to establish its spot. Audible is an audiobook platform and you’ll mostly find audio version of books....

According to the researchers, malicious apps have the capability to exploit two permissions on the Play Store — the ‘draw on top’ and ‘accessibility service’. Users might be attacked using either one of these vulnerabilities or both of them. The attacker can clickjack, record keystrokes, steal security PIN of the device, insert adware into the device and also steam two-factor authentication tokens. “Cloak & Dagger is a new class of potential attacks affecting Android devices....

Another new pair of earphones is the Outlier Air from none other than Creative. The crux of this audio accessory is its battery life of 30 hours. Plus, they are the company’s first truly wireless earphones, and needless to say, these are also water-resistant sporting a rating of IPX5. All the common features aside, one of the remarkable things about the Creative Outlier Air is the sweet price of $79....

Ditto is what it says it is. Ditto extends the standard windows clipboard. It saves each item placed on the clipboard and allows you to access any of those items at a later time. Why do you need a clipboard manager when the default Windows clipboard does its job ably? Not exactly, because the standard clipboard doesn’t retain multiple items and does not allow us access to them at a later point....

It was a huge day for Apple fans and the tech community. Let’s get into the details of every major announcement at WWDC 2017 and the impact of these new products in the months ahead. macOS High Sierra First there was the Snow Leopard to Leopard, then Mountain Lion to Lion, and here we have High Sierra to Sierra. This release is all about refinements and new technologies across the board....

Create a story option leaves many confused. If you are one of them, don’t worry for you aren’t alone. Many Facebook (FB) users have been left wondering about the difference between the content on News Feed and Stories. So, in this post, we will go on a ride exploring the differences between them and also tell you which one to use. But before we start the real action, let’s rewind a little bit and understand why and how stories have gained place next to the News Feed option....

Bluetti is known for its range of modern solar generators and solar panels. Unlike conventional generators, these solar generators can run appliances in your home or RV without generating noise or smoke. And the real hero in most of these generators like the AC300 and the AC200MAX is the LiFePo4 (Lithium Ion Phosphate) cells. These cells promise a long battery life, and can operate in various temperature ranges. However, that’s not the only factor that makes LiFePO4 different from typical Lithium-ion batteries....

Now, if you have been making use of this feature you must have also noticed the division of Tasks, Frequent, Pinned and basic options (towards the bottom of the list). For example, if you have Firefox pinned to the taskbar, its Jumplist would show Tasks (to open new tab or window), Frequent (frequently visited websites) and Pinned (sites pinned by the user). The image shows such a list for Windows Explorer icon....