While this shouldn’t be a problem if you have access to unlimited internet, you’d want to limit the amount of data consumed by YouTube to the barest minimum if you have a limited cellular data plan. Thankfully, YouTube —just like other video streaming services— lets you control data usage on all devices you use the platform on. In this post, we’ll cover four ways to reduce YouTube’s data usage both on your mobile device and PC....
Working your way through the troubleshooting tips mentioned below should help you fix the Dynamic lock not working issue in no time. So, let’s begin. 1. Check Dynamic Lock Settings The first thing you need to do is check the sign-in options on your PC and ensure that the Dynamic lock is enabled. Here’s how you can do it. Step 1: Right-click on the Start menu and select Settings from the list....
You might think you mistakenly butt-dialed those numbers while your phone was in your pocket, but that’s not the case. Some users who have had this similar issue in the past reported that when the random calls are initiated, no one touched their phones, and it wasn’t in their pocket either. Without further ado, let’s get down to the solutions. 1. Disable Voice Control Introduced in iOS 13, Voice Control is a nifty accessibility feature that lets you interact with your device using voice commands....
But such downloading errors shouldn’t keep you away from your important files. If the usual fixes such as restarting Chrome or your PC haven’t helped, this post covers some potential fixes that should help you get rid of the error. So, let’s check them out. 1. Clear Browser Cache The most browser problems and errors show up with an outdated or corrupted cache. The virus scan failed error can occur when your old or corrupt cache data conflicts with Chrome’s scanning operations....
When you open the Messages app on your Galaxy device, it will display old messages first, followed by the latest ones at the bottom. It’s a mess to navigate as all your messages are in the wrong order. If not fixed quickly, you will waste a lot of time finding the relevant message based on the date and time in the app. Why Does Your Samsung Phone Have Wrong Order of Messages The biggest culprit behind the wrong order of messages in Samsung is the wrong date and time....
However, if Windows won’t let you empty the Recycle Bin or are curious to know more methods, you’ve come to the right place. This post will cover different ways to clear Recycle Bin in Windows 11. So, let’s take a look at them. 1. Empty Recycle Bin via Context Menu Let’s start with a method most of you might be familiar with. The quickest way to empty Recycle Bin on Windows is from the context menu....
Before you switch to a different browser and settle for a subpar experience, try the following solutions to fix abrupt Chrome crashes while downloading files on Windows. 1. Change the Default Download Location By default, Google Chrome saves all your files to the Downloads folder on your PC. However, if Google Chrome is having trouble accessing that folder, it may crash as you attempt to download files. You can change the default download location for Chrome to see if that resolves the issue....
If the usual tricks such as restarting your PC or the app haven’t helped, you can work your way through the solutions below to fix the on-screen keyboard on Windows 11. 1. Enable On-Screen Keyboard One of the basic problems arises when you’ve disabled the on-screen keyboard or some update or app caused it. If the on-screen keyboard fails to open on Windows 11, try enabling it from the Settings app....
A corrupt file in your contacts’ cached data is the primary cause of the error. For example, an error when upgrading your OS or the abrupt stopping of a syncing process could corrupt your files. Most of these issues are unpredictable. That’s why we have compiled a list of solutions to help you fix the android.process.acore error, when it happens. But before attempting any of these fixes, remember to take a backup of your information....
What if you could have a dedicated number row above the usual letters as available on a physical keyboard? That would make it easy to type numbers and alphabets swiftly. But does every Android keyboard support it? No. Only some are gracious enough to feature a number row. Here are seven such keyboards for Android phones. 1. Gboard If you own a phone running stock Android, the chances are that your keyboard already has a number row....
That wasn’t the case, unfortunately. Shoddy files integration with an outdated document-picker was a mess to use, and zero support for amazing iOS 11 functionalities such as drag-and-drop meant that rival products – Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, etc. – proved to be far better. Things definitely took a while but Microsoft has finally got its act together and fully integrated OneDrive onto iOS 11. Frankly, it’s a blast to use now!...
The Microsoft Photos app opening to a black screen is an old issue. Recent Windows 10 updates have done little to fix the error. They have brought issues of their own. My speakers have stopped working. Anyway, let’s focus on the matter at hand and understand what we can do about the Photos app. 1. Run Troubleshooter Windows 10 comes with a built-in troubleshooter that can help resolve many errors with Microsoft Store apps....
If Firefox freezes or takes too long to load up web pages, it is a cause for concern that you shouldn’t ignore. We’ve compiled a list of solutions to help bring Firefox up and running usually. So, let’s begin. 1. Check Internet Connection Patchy or intermitting internet connectivity at your home or office could cause Firefox to freeze or not respond at times. So the first thing you’ll need to do is check the Internet Connection on your computer....
It takes more time to get back to work when Mac restarts from scratch. The behavior is even more irritating when the device reboots right in the middle of work. Before such behavior waste more productivity hours, let’s troubleshoot the issue once and for all. 1. Use Safe Mode on Your Mac When you use your Mac in Safe mode, the device will start without login items, system extensions, and fonts not used by macOS....
Microsoft Store’s ‘Page could not be loaded’ error often comes with cryptic error codes like 0x80131500, 0x80131505, 0x00000194, and so on. If you are experiencing a similar error, employ the solutions in the guide to fix the underlying issue for good. 1. Turn Off Proxy Server for Your Internet Connection Since the ‘Page could not be loaded’ error occurs when Microsoft Store fails to connect to its servers, you’ll need to check your internet connection quality first....
No one appreciates getting a constant account authentication banner right after signing into Windows 11. Let’s fix the issue once and for all. Why Does Windows Keep Saying ‘We Need to Fix Your Account’ Windows integrates OneDrive, Skype, Office 365, and Edge browser. Microsoft syncs your account with them to make these services run smoothly in the background. When the company fails to authenticate account credentials, it shows the ‘we need to fix your account’ banner....
Typically, when you delete a photo, it should disappear immediately from your view. But, for some Android users, pressing the delete button does nothing. Even if the delete button removes the picture, it reappears after some time. Basically, they can’t delete photos from their gallery permanently. Let’s check out the various ways to fix the photos won’t delete from the gallery on Android. 1. Restart Your Phone The first thing that you should do is restart your phone....
There is no way to pinpoint a specific reason for the printer error. It could be due to a faulty printer, corrupt drivers, or issues with the installed Windows 11 build. We will start from the basics and move to advanced options to fix printer errors on Windows 11. 1. Check Cable and Power Source You should also check the power source to which the printer is connected. If there is power fluctuation, the printer won’t function as expected....
It can be difficult to pinpoint the exact cause of Microsoft Teams’ abnormal memory usage on Windows. In this guide, we’ve listed out some effective tips that can help reduce Microsoft Teams’ memory usage on Windows 10 or Windows 11. 1. Disable GPU Hardware Acceleration in Teams GPU hardware acceleration is enabled by default in the Microsoft Teams app for smooth performance. However, this feature can sometimes consume too much processing power, causing Microsoft Teams’ memory usage to skyrocket on Windows....
But that doesn’t mean that you’ve got to restrict yourself to just a few writing tools at best. What if you wanted to translate some text or insert a tricky-looking formula to your document? Rather than fumbling around with doing things the hard way, consider using add-ins. While the iOS version of Word doesn’t support as many add-ins as its desktop counterpart, there are still a few that can enhance your productivity drastically....
