You no longer need to keep checking your email app since the notifications pop up to inform you whenever a new email arrives. I rely on notifications a lot for my email and often miss out on a few if I don’t get a notification for some reason or the other. However, Google ensures that doesn’t happen by pushing regular updates for the Gmail app and the yearly overhaul of Gmail as a service....
There are many factors that could be responsible but it’s difficult to point the ones. You can start troubleshooting through the most common solutions and then move on to the tough ones. 1. Check Data Usage iOS allows you to check personal hotspot data usage on iPhone. It will give you a detailed breakdown of data consumed by each connected device. You might be on limited monthly data to consume from your carrier....
Since Microsoft Edge is deeply integrated with Windows operating system, determining the exact cause of this problem can be difficult. To help you, we have put together workable methods for Microsoft Edge not opening problem on Windows 11. 1. Close Edge Processes Using Task Manager Microsoft Edge may fail to open if some of its processes are stuck in the background. You can use Windows Task Manager to terminate any Edge processes and give the browser a fresh start....
For instance, did you know that you could encrypt your Chrome browsing data with something called a ‘sync passphrase?’ Or the fact that Chrome comes with a built-in malware scanning and removal tool? If not, let’s dig in and check out a handful of the best Chrome security settings and tips that you can modify or implement right away. 1. Use a Sync Passphrase Sign into Chrome with a Google Account, and you can sync your browsing data (such as your bookmarks, passwords, and autofill info) seamlessly across devices....
If you’re having a hard time opening your favorite apps on Windows 11, we have a few troubleshooting tip. So, let’s check them out. 1. Run App Troubleshooter Microsoft offers troubleshooters for just about every utility on Windows, including apps. Whenever you experience such app issues, this is how you start. Step 1: Press Windows key + S to open Windows Search, type troubleshoot settings. Press Enter. Step 2: Click on Other troubleshooters....
When DisplayPort fails to work, you are back to using a laptop to complete the work. Using a laptop can be inconvenient, especially for those habituated to a large monitor. You can quickly go through the tricks below to fix DisplayPort not working with Windows. 1. Replug Before we go through advanced tricks to fix DisplayPort, let’s cover some basics. You can unplug the DisplayPort cable and replug it properly....
You can easily change Google Drive from the File Explorer app on Windows 11. But if Google Drive isn’t syncing, the changes won’t reflect for your account on other devices. 1. Make Sure Google Drive is Running in the Background Before you make any changes to Google Drive, you’ll need ensure that it’s running in the background. Usually, Google Drive runs at startup in the background. If you have disabled that, you’ll need to manually open it....
1. Press the Side Button and Turn on Screen When you answer a call and put your iPhone near your ears, the phone’s proximity sensor will kick in and turn off the screen during the call. The practice is there to make sure you don’t hit the wrong button during a call. When you move iPhone far from the ears, the proximity sensor will come into action and turn on the screen....
Some users are unable to see the required app in the list of apps. For others, the default app keeps resetting. Whatever the issue, the fixes mentioned below should fix the problem. Let’s jump to the solutions. 1. Restart Computer This may sound a stupid suggestion, but ‘Have you tried turning it off and on?’ If the answer is no, restart your PC once, and then try changing the default apps as shown below....
Still, there are a lot of alternative Twitter apps on the App Store that offer a different experience when compared to the official one. This time, we’ll take a look at Tweetbot and at how it compares to the official Twitter app for iOS. Twitter for iOS If there is one word to describe the official Twitter app, it would be “simple”. The app offers a very streamlined look at all your Twitter feeds, and videos and images attached to them....
connect with your machine at home as well. But there is a chance that the device you are carrying is not smart or compatible enough for you to connect to your Windows PC and trigger an urgent task. It may not allow you to run applications that help with remote connectivity and access . Worry not, we will show you how to make any device smart with just an internet connection and an email account....
selective folder synchronization (like that of Dropbox) and sharing of files/folders via the desktop app. Though a little late, it is good that they have come in. Besides, I am pretty sure that Microsoft is going to attract a lot more people into using the desktop application now. Today we will throw more light on how to use these features and what they mean. Cool Tip: Also check out our guide on how to sync email desktop clients across computers/devices using SkyDrive....
I organize my notes in different folders and subfolders. And the same is missing in Keep. Google Keep has labels, among other techniques, to organize notes. Labels are easy to use and help in organizing notes without folders. Let’s jump into the world of labels in Keep and see how to use labels in Google Keep. What Are Labels in Google Keep Remember that particular notebook in school that had various sections for each subject?...
Sometimes, the effectiveness of a computer is measured by the applications they are powerful enough to run. And really, that’s the major reason why computers exist as hardware — to run software/apps. Did you know that there Windows Portable apps that you can carry around and run on any Windows computer? For Windows computers, there are several ways to get them to run an app. The most common method, however, is running the application setup file either directly on the computer or from an external storage device and following the installation prompt....
Understanding UPI’s DNA To put it in the simplest terms – UPI is a payment system that allows money transfer between any two bank accounts using a smartphone. Think of it like a unique email ID for payments, which is secure and free to use. What’s more, you don’t need to remember IFSC codes or even account numbers to accomplish money transfer using UPI. A user can simply use a UPI-enabled app to transfer any amount using his contacts list....
But you don’t need to take such a harsh decision. You can simply remove them from your followers list. Blocking someone is one way to remove that person as your follower. However, blocking doesn’t seem a sensible choice always as it comes with its drawbacks. Such as you won’t be able to see their profile too or message them. Fortunately, you can remove someone as your follower without going through the repercussion of blocking....
One standard setting that is available in both Android and iOS is reset network settings. Anytime when you face an issue related to Wi-Fi/Bluetooth on your mobile phone such as Wi-Fi isn’t connecting, or signal keeps dropping, someone would have definitely suggested resetting network settings. What they don’t tell you is what happens after it. Or is it safe to reset it? You will find all the answers in this post where we dive deep into after-effects of resetting network settings on Android and iOS devices....
sending emails to a user claiming to be associated with a legitimate firm but behind the scene it’s a scam that someone is running to grab your confidential personal information . The email generally contains a link which looks very similar to the legitimate link of the same enterprise. Also the page will look the same with all the elements matching the original page. Most of the time, these emails would require you to login to the fake web page using your login credentials....
But, these two are not the only players in the field. There are third-party antivirus apps that provide even more features than what Microsoft software offers. Let’s see how these two compare and what they have to offer. Let’s begin. 1. History of Windows Defender and Security Essentials Microsoft bought an anti-spyware software called Giant AntiSpyware in 2004 and renamed it to Windows Defender. Originally, it was not designed to be an antivirus or antimalware software, but only a spyware removal program....
iZat.. What? I’ve recently come across a setting in my Android phone that made me scratch my head, called Qualcomm iZat. It’s located in Android’s Location settings and my phone describes it as hardware accelerated location estimation. “Um, what?” was exactly my response when I stumbled upon it, along with “Why is this here?” Turns out that it’s pretty cool technology, developed by the renowned chipset manufacturer Qualcomm. So we thought it would be valuable to shine some light on the subject since it could really benefit users who haven’t been exposed to it yet....
