There are many reasons why this happens. Firstly, having multiple windows of Firefox opened on your computer could mess with Google Meet’s screen-sharing permissions. Secondly, the screen-sharing issue could be a temporary device glitch. Therefore, before you implement the solutions below, close all Firefox windows and restart the browser. Should the issue persist, one of the troubleshooting checks in this guide should get it fixed. 1. Check Firefox’s Privacy Settings Note: This applies to Mac running the macOS Catalina v10....

The best part of portable monitors is their portability. Thanks to their lightweight nature, you can easily cram them in your laptop book, and get going. So whether you are working from a coffee shop or a busy airport cafe, you can extend your laptop’s screen without much difficulty. Another advantage of portable monitors with HDMI connection is that you do not need to download drivers usually associated with USB-C monitors....

Well, all of this can be avoided by simply enabling your Windows to show file extensions. We will go through a few methods to quickly show or hide file extensions on Windows 10. So, let’s get started. 1. File Explorer Probably the easiest way to show or hide file extensions on Windows is by using the File Explorer’s ribbon interface. Read on to learn how. Press Windows key + E to launch File Explorer and switch to the view tab to view file extensions....

That’s why Windows 11 offers several different ways to create desktop shortcuts. We’ll talk about all of those methods and more in this post. So, let’s get started. 1. Drag and Drop From Start Menu Probably the easiest way to add an app as a desktop shortcut is by dragging and dropping the app from the Start menu. Here’s how to do it. Step 1: Open the Start menu and click on All apps in the top right....

Corrupt, broken, or missing drivers on Windows opens a door of troubles on your computer. The connectivity options such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Windows hotspot, and other hardware components like microphone, webcam, speakers, display, etc., rely on up-to-date drivers to function properly. 1. Update Drivers from the Device Manager Menu You will see all the hardware and software components connected to your Windows computer in the Device Manager menu. Here’s how to use it to update corrupted or missing drivers from Windows 10....

When Windows Update displays the ‘Some update files are missing or have problems’ error on your Windows 11 PC, you may see various codes such as 0x80070003, 0x8007000d, 0x80073712, and 0x80070570, with it. We will look at five effective troubleshooting methods for resolving this annoying error. So, let’s start. 1. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter Windows 11 includes a dedicated troubleshooter to automatically identify and resolve any common issues with the Windows Update process....

Since capturing perfect pictures helps to tell a story more beautifully, we have lined a few useful tips for using the portrait mode on the OnePlus 5. 1. Stay in Bright Conditions The Bokeh effect in the OnePlus calls for sunny weather conditions or bright artificial light at the very best. In low light conditions, the telephoto lens refuses to kick into action claiming either that light is low or the lens is covered....

Whether it’s checking photos or videos from your digital camera’s media card or simply transfering important files, these memory readers can seriously make your work easier. We have rounded up some of the best SD card readers for the iPhone. Most of those options are compatible with UHS-I card type and work as advertised. Before we proceed, you might want to check out: These are the best trav­el tripods for iPhonesiPhone Sil­i­cone Case vs....

Unresponsive services, corrupted spooler files, and malfunctioning drivers are just a few of the reasons why print spooler may keep stopping on Windows. That’s why we’ve compiled a few methods to help you fix the issue on Windows 10 and Windows 11 computers. So, let’s begin. 1. Run Printer Troubleshooter Windows comes with a dedicated printer troubleshooter that can automatically diagnose and fix any printing issues on your PC. It checks all of your printer configurations and corrects any inconsistencies....

While sideloading an APK is rather straightforward, you may face some issues at times. The most common error is ‘There was a problem parsing the package’ after you sideload it on your phone. Here are some useful solutions if you face this problem while installing an app on your Android phone. 1. Enable Installing Apps From Third-Party Sources The permission to install third-party apps is disabled on an Android phone....

Besides work, the higher resolution makes it a charm to watch movies and TV series during your time off. Plus, they do not strain the PC’s graphics card. As noted above, WQHD monitors are not as expensive as their 4K counterparts. You can buy one for less than $600. So if you are looking for a WQHD monitor for your home office, we’ve shortlisted some good ones. Let’s get started....

Here, we have listed two of the best tools that will help you cut down on redundant phone activities. Apart from that, we have a cool messaging app and an interesting music player. So, what are we waiting for? Let’s get started! 1. Zone Launcher The Google Play Store has more than its share of launchers. From feature-rich launchers such as Nova Launcher to clean launchers like Rootless Launcher, there are many launchers out there for you to try....

Apple’s default Mac apps are fine. But they are limited in a number of ways. The Mac ecosystem is full of useful apps that can help you through your graduation years. Let’s start the list with our top pick from the bunch – Obsidian. 1. Obsidian The note-taking game has changed in the last couple of years. We are no longer limited to simple note-taking apps like OneNote or Evernote....

AirDrop uses Bluetooth 4.x for power-efficient broadcast and discovery, and peer-to-peer WiFi for speedy transfer. If you are having trouble transferring files using AirDrop from Mac then check the solutions to fix the issue. 1. Check Device Compatibility To use AirDrop successfully, your Mac must be running OS X Yosemite or a later macOS version. You can find out which macOS version your Mac is running by going to the Apple menu > About This Mac....

If the volume of alarms on iPhone is low or loud, you can adjust the volume. But if it won’t go off, that’s a problem worth fixing. This post has a few troubleshooting tips that should help sort out the issue. Let’s check it out. 1. Restart iPhone Your first course of action should be to restart your iPhone. It’s a troubleshooting method that will take care of any minor issues with your iPhone that might be preventing the alarm from going off....

Such issues with Google Play Store should not force you to use alternate methods to install apps. This guide has some effective solutions you can try when Google Play Store fails to connect to the internet. So, let’s check them out. 1. Toggle Airplane Mode Toggling the Airplane mode is an easy way to refresh your Android network connections. If a minor network glitch prevents Play Store from connecting to the internet, enabling and disabling the Airplane mode should help....

Taking a trip to the nearest Apple Store is time-consuming, and you might lose all the data in the process. You can try the trick below to fix the issue at home. The scissor switches aren’t free of issues either. It can be a software glitch that’s interfering with the keyboard function on the Mac. Let’s troubleshoot it. 1. Delete .plist Files Somewhere along the line, your macOS software settings might have changed and contributed to keyboard malfunction on the MacBook....

If you’re certain that your internet connection is fine and restarted the app a few times, employ the seven troubleshooting tips in this post to fix the WhatsApp Status not uploading issue. 1. Try Another Image or Video First, try uploading another image or video. That’ll verify whether the issue is related to the particular image or video. You can also try posting a written status update instead to see if that works....

With heavy usage, you may have to charge your Apple Watch by the end of the day. That means you can’t wear it to bed to track your sleep. So you’ll need to employ a few measures to make your Apple Watch last longer. Here are some of the best recommendations to improve the battery life of your Apple Watch. 1. Disable Always On Display Apple Watch Series 5 brought the Always On Display that we enjoy today....

While the Outlook app has always had its infamous sync and notifications issues, many users have also complained about its performance, particularly on Android. We’ll show you how to end all the Outlook app issues on Android with these solutions. So, let’s begin. 1. Check Internet Connectivity Since the Outlook app requires an internet connection to work properly, you can start by checking the internet on your phone. Sometimes poor internet connectivity can lead you to believe there are problems with the app....