The most pressing issue in iCloud Photos is the paltry free storage offering of 5GB, which hasn’t changed since 2011. And to make matters even worse, the storage quota is shared across other iCloud services including backups. So you are bound to run out of iCloud storage often. That aside, iCloud Photos also falls apart outside the Apple ecosystem. It’s just atrocious on Windows (albeit recent improvements), not to mention being completely inaccessible on Android....

Even though the latest Surface Pro devices are lightweight and small (compared to a traditional 13-inch laptop), you shouldn’t be careless and toss the device in any traditional bag or laptop sleeve. Get one of the sleeves from the list below and carry your Surface Pro without any issue to prevent any unwanted scratches or accidental damage. 1. Moko Sleeve for Surface Pro Moko sleeve case is ideal for every 13-inch device....

Instant cameras are great add-ons for events like birthdays, weddings, and the likes. Besides that, they also make great gifting ideas, especially during the holiday season. But at the end of the day, you must consider factors like film cost, photo quality, size, among many other things. In this post today, we’ll explore what you need to check before buying an instant camera. So, let’s get started. But first,...

Before we go ahead and show you how to fix a side-by-side configuration is an incorrect error with any of the affected Windows app, you should learn what’s the issue is all about in the first place. What’s Side-by-Side Configuration Is Incorrect Error on Windows Whenever you try to launch an application like Google Chrome on Windows, it will throw ‘the application has failed to start because its side-by-side configuration is incorrect’....

This feature is known as Voice Match and it doesn’t reveal personal results for queries like your calendar events, contacts, etc., to someone else saying the same wake up command – OK Google. This is very convenient, but the feature depends on recognizing your voice as accurately as possible. If you’re having issues with it, here’s how you can fix the Google Assistant voice match not working on your phone or smart speaker....

But, before we get to the products, here are some other articles that you may be interested in – Now, let’s get to the accessories. All the products mentioned in this article are only compatible with the latest 2021 edition of the Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition. 1. Matte Screen Protector The Kindle Paperwhite’s display has improved over the years in terms of size and quality. However, the display is still easy to scratch, especially when keeping the Kindle in your bag while traveling....

Rivaling WhatsApp and Signal, Telegram has jam-packed the app with privacy add-ons and customization options. The app allows you to change the background wallpaper, text size, theme, app icons, and more. Sound interesting, right? Let’s explore them. 1. Change Chat Background This one is basic, and it’s practically available in any messaging app now. You can change the background wallpaper in the Telegram chat and even add one from the Gallery app....

With Android 11, Google has revamped the notification module, and now, there are quite a few customization options, including the nifty chat bubbles. However, all these features go for a toss if you do not get the basic notifications. Just in case you are in the same boat, here are some checks you can perform to get your notifications to work again on your Android 11 smartphone. 1. Clear App Cache The app’s cache can often mess up with its workings, and it’s not just limited to notifications....

I am assuming you have already tried simple and obvious solutions like checking your Wi-Fi connection or mobile internet bandwidth and rebooting your smartphone. Let’s begin. 1. Check Storage Do you have enough storage on your phone or memory card to download that movie? There are two ways to check it. One is inside the Play Movies & TV app settings. Open it and tap on Manage downloads. Here’s a tip....

This post will show different ways to safely eject a USB drive on Windows 11, starting with the easiest to slightly more complicated ones. Also, stick around till the end if you’re interested in a bonus tip. 1. Eject a USB Drive From System Tray The quickest way to eject a USB drive on Windows 11 is via the System Tray, the bottom-right section on the Taskbar. You can use the following method if you’re in a rush....

Once downloaded, we are disappointed for most of them come with ads disrupting our entire experience. While some show ad at the bottom, others go way ahead and push full-screen ads. Fortunately, some apps are still free and do not show any ads. Here we have handpicked seven gallery apps that are free and do not show any ads. Let’s check them out. 1. Piktures Besides being beautiful and stylish, the Piktures app will amaze you with its features....

iPhone still has a stronghold in the quality of camera-centric apps. Even the photo editing apps I found on iOS are superior to their Android counterparts. Let’s admit it. Stock photos are boring. The majority uses photo editing tool before posting pictures to a social media platform. In this post, we will talk about the top seven photo editing apps for iPhone. 1. Afterlight 2 Having a simple and user-friendly interface is the most important aspect of any photo editing app....

Your ideal weekend plans will get ruined when Prime Video stops working on your Fire TV. Besides, you can’t simply switch to another streaming service to watch the content. Some TV shows and movies are exclusively available on Prime Video only. Instead, you can use the tricks below to fix Prime Video glitches on your streaming device. 1. Check Network Connection You should first ensure an active network connection on your Fire TV Stick....

The issue can be due to wrong settings tweak on Chrome or the way Windows handles text rending on the screen. We will discuss every possible scenario and fix the blurry font issue for you. 1. Check Font Settings from Google Chrome Google Chrome offers a default font customization menu from Settings. Here’s how you can use and customize the font the way you like. Step 1: Open Google Chrome and click on the three-dot menu in the upper right corner....

Upload pending indicates that Word has stopped saving new changes to OneDrive (or your preferred cloud storage). Before you lose the latest edits and invite others to an unfinished Word document, use the tricks below and fix the upload pending issue on Word. 1. Check Internet Connection Microsoft Word needs a constant internet connection to sync the latest changes to the cloud storage. If your computer has a patchy internet connection, the Word document will continue to show upload pending status....

If you’ve been in a similar situation, this guide will help you fix videos not playing in Microsoft Edge. So, let’s check them out. 1. Try InPrivate Window The first thing you should do is try playing a video in an InPrivate window in Edge. This will help you verify if one of the extensions is causing the issue. To access InPrivate mode in Edge, click on the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner and select New InPrivate window or use the Ctrl+Shift+N keyboard shortcut....

When Microsoft Store throws an error while downloading apps, you’ll need to use the web to download and install software on your PC. It’s not the best user experience, and you may end up downloading apps from unofficial sources. Before you go down that route, use the tricks below to fix ‘there has been an error’ in Microsoft Store on Windows 11. 1. Check Network Connection If your PC has network connectivity issues, you may face issues with downloading apps and games from the Microsoft Store....

Google Chrome’s high CPU usage on Mac disrupts your work and delivers sluggish performance. The behavior also leaves other apps with fewer CPU resources on Mac. Before you move to the default Safari browser and settle for a below-average experience, read the tricks below to fix Chrome high CPU usage on Mac. Confirm Chrome High CPU Usage on Mac When you notice battery drain or high temperature on your MacBook, you can use the tricks below to see the culprit behind high CPU usage....

Suppose you’ve already tried verifying your internet connection and restarting your Samsung phone several times. In that case, it’s time you refer to the solutions below to investigate further and resolve the issue. So, let’s get started. 1. Force Close Play Store You can never go wrong with a simple restart. So, you should start by force-stopping the Play Store app and then opening it again. Here’s how. Step 1: Long-press on the Play Store icon and tap on the info icon to open its App Info....

If you’ve been bothered by a similar playback issue where audio does not play in sync with the video, you’re not alone. Hence, we’ve prepared this guide to help you put an end to the out-of-sync audio issue on YouTube on both mobile and PC. So, let’s get started. 1. Restart Your Device Your first course of action, when met with such audio lag, is to restart your device. This usually helps sort out any minor glitches and should fix the out-of-sync audio on YouTube....