1. Check Internet Connection You may have received images on Microsoft Teams, but right after that, you might not be able to check the image preview due to a sketchy internet connection. Make sure you are working with an active internet connection on Windows. Go to Windows Settings app (use Windows + I keys) and go to Network & Internet menu. Connect to a Wi-Fi connection or explore an Ethernet connection on your computer....

If you’ve already ruled out any internet issues and restarted your PC a few times, it’s time to dig deeper. Below are some troubleshooting tips that should help you resolve Windows 11 updates not downloading or installing issues with ease. So, let’s check them out. 1. Run Windows Update Troubleshooter Windows 11 includes a dedicated troubleshooter that can automatically scan, detect and fix any issues with Windows Updates. It’s a good idea to run this tool first before trying anything else....

1. Ensure Internet Connection on Mac iMessage requires an active internet connection work on Mac. The good part is, it works in the background, and you don’t need to keep the app open all the time to receive new messages. Connect your Mac to a Wi-Fi connection. If your Wi-Fi connection is intermittent or weak, you can connect your Mac to a phone over a mobile hotspot. 2. Restart Mac Most MacBook users don’t shut down their Mac often....

While it’s easy to get anxious when your iPhone fails to load photos from the cloud, you shouldn’t fret. This guide has a few troubleshooting tips that should help you get past the error. So, let’s dive right into it. 1. Restart iPhone If a minor glitch or a process running in the background is interfering with the process of loading photos from iCloud, then restarting your iPhone should take care of it....

Some users are experiencing that the voice messages randomly stop working while creating one. That means they are unable to record audio messages. Others either see the black screen while hearing WhatsApp audios or get an error ‘This audio is unavailable.’ Whatever issue you have with voice messages on WhatsApp, this post will help you fix it. Let’s check the solutions to bring back audio on WhatsApp. 1. Restart Your Phone Sometimes, a simple restart would solve the problem....

shown you how you can hide it entirely . However, hiding the Newsstand folder makes it completely unusable. So what about if you still want to use it or just don’t want to hide it at all but at the same time you want it to be more than just the occasional magazine shelf? Well, here’s a cool tip to turn the Newsstand folder into a traditional folder, allowing you to store apps in it like any other folder on your iPhone....

F.lux is a free program that can adjust monitor color and brightness according to the lighting conditions around you. No need to install any extra hardware. It fetches data from the status of sun at your location. You need to set your zip code, or latitude and longitude to get the program to work properly. After installing this software, click on the f.lux icon on the system tray. It pops up the settings panel....

So let’s have a have a look at SugarSync, one of the biggest Dropbox competitors. SugarSync is a leading provider of personal cloud storage services that enable users to access their data anytime, anywhere, and from most of the devices. Let me start with some good news, unlike Dropbox, when you create an account on SugarSync you will instantly get 5 GB free online space instantly, moreover you can earn 2 GB extra storage instantly by telling 20 friends on Facebook about how amazing SugarSync is....

Force stopping an app on iOS devices is quite easy; swipe-up the app in the iOS App Switcher. For Android devices, you’d have to launch the app’s info page (Settings > Apps & notifications > App info > select App) and tap the Force Stop option. Alternatively, you can use the Task Switcher feature of your Android phone. You know how to force stop an app, but what exactly does it mean to force stop an app?...

Facebook offers many features to stop interacting with someone. Those include snooze, take a break, unfriend, and mute. Unfollow is also one of them. It’s quite helpful in situations when you don’t want to unfriend someone but still stop seeing their posts on your feed. Let’s see what the aftereffects of unfollowing someone are. To understand that, you need to know what is follow on Facebook. Let’s start with that....

All of us love the adrenaline rush of adventurous activities in the wild or the sea. But, there is also a tiny part of us that fears a situation where we might need help. This is exactly why the Emergency SOS via Satellite connectivity was introduced with the iPhone 14. It lets you connect to emergency services without cellular connectivity. Intrigued? Read to know more. What Is Emergency SOS via Satellite on iPhone 14 Series There are many obscure regions where cellular towers cannot be reached....

Ransomware is not new but is increasingly getting better and more widespread. They’re also targeting users who’ll easily pay up. Businesses, old people, even police departments. NYTimes recently had a funny and yet chilling op-ed on ransomware, which inspired us to write this explainer. What exactly does ransomware do and is there a way to protect yourself from it? Read on to find out. How Does Ransomware Work? Ransomware, like any other malware, makes its way through shady email attachments or pirated or infected file downloads....

Introduced in Android 5.0 Lollipop, the Users feature allows multiple users to access and use the same Android device. The app data and files aren’t shared between them and thus lets each user enjoy a separate space. However, things are different for phones running MIUI. On them, Xiaomi disables the Users feature to replace it with a concept called Second space. Now you might wonder what is Second space on Mi phones and how to use it?...

I have been using the phone for around 2 weeks now and here’s a summary of my experience with it. If you need help in making up your mind about investing in the phone then read on. Design The Redmi 2 looks like its predecessor in terms of build, with the 4.7″ display. The corners are rounded and the back cover has bit of a matte finish. When compared to previous devices like Mi 4 and Note 4G, Redmi 2 does not tend to slip away on occasions and leaves no fingerprints on the back cover....

Maybe you need to print out a boarding pass or an event ticket. These are instances where having a printer would come in useful. However, would you ever imagine that your printer is possibly compromising your privacy? I’m not talking about losing a document with your personal details and someone using it to find you. It appearss that color laser printers print a tracking pattern on every single document you print!...

If you aren’t willing to shell out additional cash for one of iCloud’s paid tiers (or if you don’t want to upgrade again), then it’s ultimately up to you to manage your iCloud storage. And the following pointers should help you do just that, right from the comfort of your iPhone or iPad. Delete Unwanted Photos Photos and videos take up a ton of storage, and even with the latest HEIC and HEVC formats used by iOS devices, all those live photos, bursts, and slow-mo videos are sure to more than make up for any efficiency improvements....

ProduKey is one of those neat little system tools that you wouldn’t notice unless the catastrophe of losing your product keys hits you. If you want to reinstall your Microsoft Office (Microsoft Office 2003, Microsoft Office 2007), Windows (Including Windows 7 and Windows Vista), Exchange Server, or SQL Server on your computer, this small utility comes to the rescue by helping to retrieve the original product keys from the current Windows OS....

As we all know, not all that glitters is gold, you only get to know that an app or a game you purchased on the store is not exactly what you had in mind and paid for. So for situations like these, these stores have the option of a refund but are not exactly highlighting this feature. So today, I will try to help the majority of smartphone users out there with refunds on purchases made on their respective stores....

Though Samsung lets you choose from a slew of themes, the customization options are pretty limited. You can choose the clock faces or the color, however, it stops there. You can’t move outside the stock options that Samsung offers. This means that though it lets you see the battery percentage on the AOD screen, you won’t be able to see weather information on the screen. You might argue that Google sends you regular weather updates but the catch is that you’d still have to unlock your phone to view it....

Canva is a beautiful tool to create posters, graphics, wallpapers, social media posts, etc. We have covered the steps for the web version of Canva and mobile apps (Android and iPhone). You can use it to group text, elements, and other objects. Let’s see how to group and ungroup elements in Canva on the web (Windows, Mac), Android, and iPhone. How to Group and Ungroup Elements in Canva on PC There are three methods to group items on the web version of Canva....