Action Center houses the quick actions and notifications on your computer. Do read more about how to use Action Center properly from our guide. We have mentioned basic fixes first. They should help you in fixing the problem. In case they don’t, jump to slightly advanced fixes. Let’s get started. 1. Restart Computer Many users were able to fix the issue of Action Center not opening on their Windows 10 PC by simply restarting their computer....

Windows 10 has myriad recurring issues that don’t seem to go away. Night Light, anyone? But while most are mildly annoying and easily resolved, some are downright terrible. And one such specific case is the brightness slider in Windows 10, which often fails to function. Slide it to the left or the right, and nothing happens on your laptop. That is maddening. There are several reasons why the brightness slider in Windows 10 may fail to work....

1. Check Internet Connection Microsoft Store requires a high-speed internet connection to work correctly. Most apps and games range in hundreds of MBs. The Microsoft Store homepage itself requires a good internet connection to load the content. Open the Settings app on Windows 11 and go to the Network & Internet menu. You need to check two things here. First, make sure that the Wi-Fi network is showing connected status. Second, inspect the Wi-Fi properties....

Screen flickering can happen due to a variety of reasons. But if you’re unable to pinpoint the cause, there’re a few solutions to get past the problem. We’ve compiled a list of workable methods to fix that. Let’s check them out. 1. Check Hardware You can start by checking the wired connection between your CPU and monitor. Improper or loose wired connections are often the main cause behind screen flickering issues on Windows....

While the reason behind YouTube not sending notifications could vary, fixing it is easy with the solutions mentioned below. 1. Make Sure You’re Signed-In To be able to receive notifications from YouTube, first, you need to make sure that you’re signed in to YouTube with your Google account. To check that, open the YouTube app and tap on your profile icon in the top-right corner. Tap on your account name at the top to make sure you’re logged in with your Google account....

Windows 11 search tightly integrates into the start menu. You can hit the Windows key on the keyboard and start typing to search for files on your computer. Let’s fix the search issues once and for all on your computer. 1. Add a Search Icon on the Taskbar If you are facing issues with search in the start menu, you have another option to open search as well. You can place a search shortcut on the taskbar and fly through queries with a single click....

If you aren’t keen on changing the default browser on Windows, this guide will walk you through some useful tips for dealing with slow download speeds in Microsoft Edge. So, let’s take a look. 1. Close Unwanted Tabs To start, check all the open tabs in Edge and close the ones you don’t need. You can also use Edge’s built-in Browser Task Manager to identify tabs that consume the most network resources....

It is a place to communicate and interact with your subscribers. However, due to some reason, if the Twitch chat function won’t load, then it could hamper the overall live streaming experience for both the streamer and the viewer. If you are also facing the Twitch chat not loading issue, then the below-mentioned solutions will certainly help you resolve it. Along with solutions, we will also give some details about the reasons behind this problem....

Before we go ahead, you should enable Airplane mode on your phone, leave it for 60 seconds, and disable it. It might help fix WhatsApp not receiving messages. If not, then go ahead and check out the troubleshooting tricks below. We will talk about both the Android and iPhone WhatsApp apps. We will include platform mention wherever required. 1. Enable Background App Refresh (iPhone) iPhone allows you to selectively disable background refresh for individual apps....

Trello and Asana are two of the most popular project management tools. The newcomers such as Notion and Coda are trying to disrupt the space. However, the functionalities and ease of use offered by Trello and Asana are unmatched. So if you have to pick one between these two, it’s a tricky affair. You can always use Trello and Asana for managing personal projects. Many even spend their time building and managing their whole life with Trello....

My dear friend, grab a cup of coffee. We are going to explore in depth the differences between Twitter mute and block. Fasten your seat-belts! What does Block Mean? Similar to the other social networks and chat apps, block on Twitter also stops all communication from the blocked person. When you block someone on Twitter, they won’t be able to follow you, see your tweets, tweet to you, retweet your tweets or DM you....

On similar grounds, SkyDrive has introduced a Recycle Bin to take a backup of whatever you delete (that space in not included in the 7 GB storage that you get, which is good). The link to that folder has been placed on the bottom end of the left pane. This is how things work now – you can select one or more files/folders on the interface and choose to delete them by right-clicking on one of them or hitting on the Delete key....

This time, the free music player Vox takes the stage to try to become a suitable alternative to iTunes. Read on to see if it measures up to the challenge. The moment you open Vox on your Mac, you will notice that it has a minimal design and a simple interface. It is quite obvious that the app is focused on remaining very streamlined. Yet, while minimal, Vox is anything but lacking and instead packs quite an extensive set of features that even Apple’s own iTunes doesn’t offer....

But that might not be enough. To me it almost never is. Which is why I seek counsel of the best free photo editors out there. Read on to find out which one might suit your needs. It’s best to download all three of them and play around. Because different pictures might need different editing features. 1. VSCO Cam For me, VSCO Cam is the one that started it all....

First, we will show you how to restrict someone on Instagram and then talk about the implications of restricting someone on the platform. Restrict Someone on Instagram There are multiple ways to restrict someone on Instagram. You can restrict an Instagram account from the profile menu, Messages, or the comments section. Step 1: Open Instagram and go to the user profile you want to restrict. Step 2: Tap on the three-dot menu at the top....

Archiving is not the same as deleting an image in Google Photos. There is a difference. Learn everything you need to know about using the archive and how it can help you manage your photos better. Let’s begin. 1. Google Photos Archive Feature The archive feature was initially released to help users declutter their Photos home screen. All the photos that you to take a backup of are visible here....

WhatsApp’s comparison with Telegram continues even after its new feature. Your security and privacy are at stake here and something you type and send today can come back to haunt you tomorrow. You don’t want that and that is the purpose of using a secret or disappearing chat feature. It leaves you worry-free. Let’s find out whether WhatsApp’s new Disappearing Messages feature is right for you or should you use Telegram’s Secret Chat....

The post will begin with knowing whether your PC has Bluetooth or not, followed by how to use Bluetooth on a Windows 10 PC. The latter consists of three steps – enabling Bluetooth, pairing a Bluetooth device, and connecting the device to your PC. We have covered all of that in this post. Let’s begin our journey of exploring Bluetooth settings in Windows 10. How to Know if Your Laptop Has Bluetooth Before we jump to the settings, you should check whether your desktop or laptop supports Bluetooth....

Most users don’t even know about that account, as folks seldom go around looking for it unless something breaks. Even when you are creating new user accounts or switching from one to another account. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t there. Let’s understand everything in more detail and determine how to delete this admin account and why you should consider doing so. Built-In Admin Account in Windows 10 The built-in admin account is called the Administrator....

In case you’re confused with the same, we have put together an in-depth comparison that takes a closer look at all the important aspects of Windows 11 Pro to see if it’s a worthy upgrade over Windows 11 Home. Let’s get started. Windows 11 Home vs. Pro: Features The most important aspect that separates Windows 11 Pro from the Home edition is the feature set. Here’s a list of all the features you might miss out on if you’re a Windows 11 Home user....