Sometimes, when Chrome is giving you trouble or when you upgrade your PC, you may want to reinstall Chrome. Typically, you would open another browser and proceed to download Chrome. But sadly, the installer gets stuck on ‘Downloading’ or ‘Waiting to Download’ option. What do you do in such a situation? How do you install your beloved Chrome again? Find the answer here where we tell you how to fix Google Chrome stuck on downloading....

YouTube usage is definitely on the rise. However, users may witness certain YouTube videos fail to play. Let’s troubleshoot the YouTube problem on your phone. 1. Check Mobile Data Do you see a ‘No connection’ banner at the bottom when you open the YouTube app? It indicates that the mobile isn’t connected to the internet connection. Android users can open the notification area and enable mobile data. iPhone users can enable mobile data from the Settings menu or the Control Centre....

add useful shortcuts to the context menu and then there are some which help us keep it neat . When it comes to the former we have seen an example of a good image editing tool residing in the right-click menu . But Image Resizer is a bit limited or let’s say more specialized. CoolTweak is another free software (Windows only) of its ilk which can take on your image resizing functions and also throw in a few more features into the mix....

Sparrow for iPhone ) it remains the main destination for iOS device owners when it comes to checking their email. Let’s take a look at the most important parts of the Mail app and how to make the most out of it. Setting Up and Configuring Mail If you haven’t done so yet, you can set up Mail by heading to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars. Mail can handle many email accounts simultaneously, so if you have more than one, you can add them on this screen....

As Apple’s website puts it: “Multitasking allows applications to perform specific tasks in the background while you are using another application” When it comes to smartphones, multitasking tends to be trickier, since they have smaller batteries and need to be unplugged longer than computers. However, the multitasking function on the iPhone, iPad and other iOS devices has been optimized to have minimal impact on battery life while at the same time preserving intact your “place” in the applications you leave in the background....

If you too think you are stuck up with the conventional way and wish to make your notes worth reading, I think Evernote is the best solution. What is Evernote Evernote is an excellent web service to manage all your important notes in form of text, webpages, photographs, or even voice memos. These notes are stored on web servers and thus can be accessed from anywhere provided you have a working internet connection....

There are many real-word examples of such a scenario. You might have to add a degree after a name; you might have to add the name of a co-worker after another’s name; or any other piece of data which the document might need to be complete. You can do so simply with the ^& code in the Replace With value in the Find and Replace toolbox. For e.g. in the graphic below,...

New Skin, Same Soul Although Vivaldi is new in terms of how it looks and feels, it definitely has borrowed a few things from Opera’s browser. What’s more, it is based on Chromium (the same internals as Google Chrome), which makes it a good and a bad thing at the same time. The good bit is that the extensions from Chrome’s Web Store work just fine with Vivaldi (even though you can’t see them!...

How to Map a Drive (This explanation is on a Windows XP machine and remains pretty much the same for the upgraded versions) Step 1. To connect a drive from My Computer, click on Start, right-click My Computer, and then click Explore. Alternatively, to connect a drive from Windows Explorer, right-click on Start, and then click Explore. The Map Network Drive dialog gives you brief on the process as you can see from the screenshot below: Step 2....

So, what is a magic link? Is it an alternate means to sign into your Tumblr dashboard? Is it even safe to use? You’re probably reeling with such questions. But don’t worry. You are going to find all the answers right here. So read on. What Is a Magic Link? Tumblr developers love going overboard when it comes to naming new features. And unsurprisingly, a magic link is just a link sent to the email address associated with your Tumblr account....

It’s the same story if you save your data on the “cloud”. You don’t know who has access to your data stored on someone else’s servers. But you can’t just give up on privacy altogether. You need to take a stand somewhere and one way to do it would be encryption. I’m sure you’ve heard of the term before. But what does it mean related to the personal data on your Android phone?...

The limitations are of two kinds — one is related to your device and another how Netflix’s content licensing works. While most of these limitations shouldn’t really bug you if you’re not a heavy Netflix user, but if you are then here are the issues you might face and how to circumvent them. Download Limit on Netflix Storage Space Issues Every TV show or movie that you download for offline viewing occupies a certain amount of space, depending on the quality, on the internal storage of your device — PC, Tab or smartphone....

Many users are often confused by three options on their phone. They wonder, ‘Is airplane mode the same as do not disturb’ and ‘Why to use DND mode instead of putting the iPhone on silent?’ In this post, we will answer all such confusions related to the differences between airplane, silent, and do not disturb mode on iOS and iPadOS. Let’s check the purpose of each mode, followed by which one to use and when....

Difference between IMAP and POP IMAP and POP are two different protocols. There are many differences between these two. The main difference is that IMAP(Internet Messaged Access Protocol) always syncs with mail server so that any changes you make in your mail client (Microsoft Outlook, Thunderbird) will instantly appear on your webmail inbox. On the other hand, in POP(Post Office Protocol), your mail client account and mail server are not synced....

That is why it’s essential that you take a backup of your iPhone or iPad. If you happen to lose the data, it’s a simple matter of restoring the device from a backup to get back on track. Yes, taking a backup of your iPhone may feel like a hassle. But it’s a hassle that is well worth it, and there is bound to come a time where a backup can save the day....

There are a number of reasons as to why these phones are so costly – part of it could be attributed to the type of material used in the making but it’s mostly the brand name and the privilege of owning one that makes them so out of reach for commoners. Here are some of the most expensive phones made by some of the most renowned luxury brands that you can buy only if you have some really deep pockets....

I opt for a file sharing service like Xender or AirDroid. And why shouldn’t I? First, it’s free, primarily works on any platform, doesn’t use any data, and the transfer speed is 50 times faster than a Bluetooth connection. The app creates a Wi-Fi hotspot on one device which can be joined by others. That generates a direct link between the devices without using internet connection. In this post, we will compare two of the best mobile apps for file sharing — Xender and AirDroid....

YouTube, since its inception, has been growing in popularity by leaps and bounds every year. From a relatively small startup, it grew to the ultimate destination on the web for watching videos and was finally acquired by Google. It wouldn’t be wrong to say that YouTube has caused a video revolution. The term ‘viral videos’ was almost unknown until YouTube came into existence. And like all popular sites, YouTube has also spawned upon an eco-system of third party tools, add-ons and apps that enhance the experience of using it....

But Play Store remains the most credible one as it doesn’t only ensure that apps are malware free, but it also serves timely updates for all the apps. Play Store has both paid as well as free apps which increase our smartphone’s productivity and below we’re going to discuss ways to increase your productivity on the app store — helping you choose better apps to download and more. Don’t Get Stuck With a Buggy Update Several developers on Play Store are in a habit of rolling out incomplete updates to their apps, resulting in bugs ruining the user experience....

Thanks to the fast processor and GPU in this edition of Galaxy S series, there’s not much lag to speak of (other than opening the Gallery app). But that’s not going to last. And some things about TouchWiz are so annoying that you just can’t go on with it. Follow our guide to Un-Samsungify your Galaxy S5 as much as you can without actually rooting and installing a custom ROM like CM 11....