What if someone wants to customize the badge style or change its color and size? Unfortunately, you don’t get this by default in Android and you’d need to rely on launchers. Here are the top 6 Android launchers with notification badges that work on almost all devices. 1. Evie Launcher With a size of just 7MB, Evie Launcher packs a bunch of cool stuff. There are many features that set it apart from the rest....

Not everyone is a fan of Safari’s new tab management, boring white background, or a simple home screen. With Safari’s personalization options, you can easily tune the Safari experience to your liking. Follow the methods below and make necessary changes to the Safari browser to make it truly yours. 1. Try New Tab Design With macOS Monterey, Apple is offering a different way to organize your tabs. You can either keep your tabs separate (the default option) or use the compact layout....

There are thousands of iPhone cases out there. Everything from dirt cheap to super classy. But which are actually worthy buying? If you’ve got a new iPhone 6 and want to put that baby in a case (either to get a better grip on those curved sides and slippery back or you think it might just save you from Bendgate), check out our recommendations below. Learn about iOS 8: Now that you have an iPhone 6 to play with, it’s time to get acquainted with the power features of iOS 8 like widgets and extensions....

If you’ve been missing out on meetings and deadlines because your iPhone can’t sync your calendar, then you’re at the right place. This guide offers a few troubleshooting tips that should get your iPhone to sync the calendar again. So, let’s check it out. 1. Refresh Calendars You can start by refreshing your calendar first to see if that helps pull up new information. To do that, launch the Calendar app and switch to the Calendars tab....

The behavior can simply mess up your workflow as you depend on File Explorer to access and move files between drives and folders. If you are among those experiencing File Explorer not opening issue, it’s time to troubleshoot it using the tricks below. 1. Restart File Explorer You can simply restart the File Explorer app from the Task Manager. Follow the steps below. Step 1: Hit the Windows key and search for Task Manager....

You may return to digging through folders when the File Explorer search fails to work. However, it’s tedious and time-consuming. Unlike Finder on Mac, there is no way to sort out important files and folders via tags on Windows. You’ll need to rely on the search function to quickly find the file. Here are the top ways to fix File Explorer search not working on Windows 11. 1. Restart Windows Search Service File Explorer is a part of Windows Explorer Services....

If Edge is not playing any sound as you try to play YouTube videos or listen to your favorite music, then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve compiled a list of troubleshooting tips that should help fix the no sound issue on Microsoft Edge. So, let’s start. 1. Check If Tab Is Muted Edge allows you to mute or unmute each tab so that you only hear sound from specific pages....

The Outlook app may fail to sync data for various reasons, but the good news is that fixing the problem is easy. Below are some useful troubleshooting tips you need to try if Outlook is not syncing emails on your iPhone. 1. Force Close Outlook and Open It Again You can start by force-closing the Outlook app and opening it again. This will give the app a fresh start and fix any temporary glitches that may have prevented it from retrieving fresh data....

Instead of saving the email attachment (and then printing it), most users prefer to print the same from the received email only. The print function affecting the Outlook app is not an ideal experience. Let’s fix the issue once and for all. 1. Try Using Outlook Again Before you try any advanced troubleshooting tricks, you need to close the Outlook app completely and try printing the document again. Step 1: Right-click on the Windows key and select Task Manager....

If WhatsApp is failing to update your live location as you move, this guide contains some troubleshooting tips that will help you resolve the issue quickly. So, let’s check it out. 1. Do Not Remove WhatsApp From the Recent Apps Menu If you frequently clear apps from the Recent Apps menu, you may end up closing WhatsApp inadvertently. This prevents WhatsApp from working in the background and updating your live location....

What good is a cloud storage service when you can’t download and access files when needed? Storing all files locally also leads to storage issues. Cloud storage saves space and makes online collaboration easier and fun. Other users reported that files begin to download from OneDrive, but then, the process is terminated midway. That’s even more frustrating, especially if you are downloading a big file. Let’s find out what we can do to remedy the situation....

But in today’s fast-paced world who likes to wait, right? Me neither. So today I will show you how you can transfer files between two Android devices using the concept of Wi-Fi direct. Yes, we will make it work over Wi-Fi even without an access point to connect to nearby. We will use a versatile file manager app called ES File Explorer for the task. Note: The process might not be supported on old Android devices running on ICS (Android 4....

WeTransfer provides a simple and easy way to send large files over the internet. You can share up to 2GB of files online using this tool. This service requires no registration and there are no charges as well. The user interface is neat – just a small widget in the middle of the screen which lets you upload files and email it to your friends. Add multiple files till the total doesn’t exceed 2GB, add your email address and the recipient’s email address and hit the Transfer button to upload files to the Wetransfer server....

This might be useful when you’re at your regular coffee shop but it tends to become a tad-bit irritating when you’re just roaming around in the market and get notified for every available public WiFi. If you’re irritated by Android’s feature to notify you about an open WiFi network and feel the need to switch this functionality off, we’ve a way for you and it’s quite simple too. Although turning off the WiFi public network notification is a default setting of Android, its location in the settings menu might differ a bit depending on the device manufacturer....

Re.vu is a service that turns your resume into a visual tale. It allows you to tell your story using a timeline and a collection of vibrant, creative themes and a very flexible design. You can choose to use Re.vu simply as a supplement to your online presence, or you can choose to make it the focal point by adding past works and a portfolio to your profile. The beauty of Re....

We have already shown you a few basics about Siri in the past and have even covered some tips for better using it. But even with all of that, we are only barely scraping the surface of Siri’s potential and all that this digital assistant can do for us. So this time, we take a look at how you can use Siri to create both time-based and location-based reminders....

So we decided to pit them against the OnePlus 2 and see how they compare when it comes to the speed. Watch the videos below and decide for yourself. And we’ll be posting many more such cool videos, so don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel. OnePlus 2 vs LG G4 – Speed and Performance Comparison Now, some commenters did point out that the default launcher of OnePlus 2 isn’t up to par with others and the speed issues are likely caused by that....

To gain a better understanding of the issue, we will look at what wakelocks are when it comes to Android and how we can detect and fix the issue for better battery life. What Are Wakelocks? When you press the power button on your phone to lock the screen, you assume that the phone will go to sleep. But that’s not always the case. There are apps that run in the background, using the device’s resources and restricting the phone from going into deep sleep mode....

There are so many reasons that could lead to a Facebook ban. You’d also wonder what happens now that you are banned? What about your updates, images, comments, and friends? And what can you do about it now that you have no way to access your profile anymore? Let’s find out. Why Did Facebook Ban You Facebook often bans users for sharing or posting content that is questionable, hate speech, abusive, fake news, violence, drugs, gun promotion, and others....

Deleting photos is a common task on smartphones. And it shouldn’t be complicated. Sadly, when it comes to Google Photos or any other cloud service, things become a bit dramatic. In case you are thinking about deleting photos from Google Photos, find out what happens by doing so on Android, iPhone, and web. Let’s check the results. But before we dive into that, it’s important to understand how Google Photos functions....