While Windows Spotlight is a great feature for introducing variety to your lock screen backgrounds, it isn’t without its challenges. One such challenge is when the feature stops working. That is, the images no longer change, which can be due to various reasons. Ways to Fix Windows Spotlight Image Not Working If your PC runs on Windows 10 or Windows 11 and the Spotlight feature isn’t active, it might be because of any of the following:...

Apart from the above, air purifiers with HEPA filtration technology help keep the indoor air free from harmful chemicals and neutralize unpleasant odors. The former is especially important if your house is located in a high-traffic zone. If you use a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter, you have an almost perfect recipe in your hands. So, if you are all up for a good night’s sleep, here are our top recommendations for the best air purifiers with HEPA filters....

On top of that, these cool devices bundle additional features like Wi-Fi and email support. Best of both worlds, I must say? So, if you are looking for fuss-free digital photo frames with internal memory (or built-in storage), here are some of the best ones. 1. The Skylight Frame Storage: 8GB | Resolution: 1280×800 IPS displayTouchscreen: Yes All these features are wrapped up in a frame that has a solid build....

These bands come with Fitbit’s signature quick and easy release method. However, the mechanism on the Inspire 3 is slightly different than on the Inspire 2, which means that the old bands won’t fit the new fitness tracker. Like any other replacement bands, some of these bands are not expensive and won’t leave a hole in your pocket. That said, if you want to stay in the Fitbit ecosystem, you may have to shell out a few extra bucks....

We will be taking up five cool puzzle games for Android today. As the title indicated, the collection includes both free and paid options. Hopefully these will tickle some of those non-performing parts of your brain out of their slumber. Cool Tip: We have previously covered 5 awesome racing games for Android and some cool iOS games. Do check them out. World of Goo World of Goo is a paid puzzle game based on the concept of physics and architectural construction....

Time Tracking apps aren’t limited to mobile platforms. One can use them on macOS too (that’s where the productivity hours matter, isn’t it?). Both the Apple App Store and Mac Store carry dozens of Time Tracking apps. We have hand-picked five of the best time tracking apps. In this post, we will include its features, price, cross-platform availability, third-party integration, and more. Let’s get started. 1. Toggl Toggl is one of the best time tracking apps for iOS and macOS....

There are too many board games that you can play online. I’ve spent several weekends playing some and finally decided to curate a list of some of the most iconic ones. Let’s begin. 1. Ludo Legend Ludo is one of the most famous and iconic games of all time. Most of us grew up playing Ludo with siblings and neighbors back in the day. Ludo Legend will remind you of the good old days when you were young and carefree....

The default settings in Google Chrome might have led to opening the browser on startup in Windows 10. Thankfully, there are various ways to stop the behavior on Windows 10. Let’s discuss them. 1. Use Windows 10 Task Manager The default Task Manager app on Windows 10 offers a quick peek at services running in the background and during startup. Using the Task Manager app, you can easily disable them....

If you’ve been wondering what’s keeping your iPhone from vibrating, you’re at the right place. We’ll show you some settings and troubleshooting fixes you can try to get your iPhone to vibrate again. Before jumping into the solutions, it’s recommended that you check the vibration motor on your iPhone first. To do that, toggle the Ring / Silent switch found on the left side of your iPhone. If you feel a vibration while flipping it back and forth, then you can be sure that the vibration motor on your iPhone is working fine, and you can start applying the solutions below....

Before you consider switching to third-party apps to exchange files, you can take some time to troubleshoot the daunting issue. Below are some useful tips that you can implement to fix the AirDrop not working issue on your iPhone. So, without wasting any more time, let’s get right to it. 1. Keep Your iPhone Unlocked Since AirDrop requires your iPhone to be awake to appear as an available device, make sure your iPhone is unlocked and within range of the sender’s device....

What Is Google Play Services on Android First, let’s understand what’s Google Play Services on Android in the first place. Battery usage from functions like Wi-Fi, location, account syncing falls into the Google Play Services category. When one of such features functions abnormally, there will be high battery usage from Google Play Services. 1. Clear Google Play Services Cache and Data When the Google Play Services consume too much data and cache in the background, it leads to a higher battery drain....

When you open the Play Store, it won’t load the home screen content for you. Instead, it shows ‘Authentication is required. You need to sign in to your Google Account’ message. Let’s troubleshoot the issue. 1. Try Again Sometimes, when Google Play Store fails to establish a connection with your Google account, you might face an Authentication is required error in the app. You can tap on the Retry button or close the app and open it again to see if the issue is resolved or not....

If your mouse pointer keeps on disappearing every time you switch to a Google Chrome window, you’ve landed on the right page. We’ll share some troubleshooting methods that should help fix the issue. So, let’s check them out. 1. Restart Chrome If the mouse cursor has mysteriously disappeared, then you can try relaunching Google Chrome to see if it helps. Here’s how. Step 1: Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to launch the Task Manager....

For some users, only the Outgoing calls do not appear in the call history when it comes to the call history issue. For others, all calls are missing from the Recents tab. The following fixes will help you resolve both types of problems. However, if someone else has manually deleted the call history from your phone, it’s tough to restore it. Let’s get rolling. 1. Restart Phone This simple yet magical trick seems to have done wonders for people facing the call history missing issue....

iOS 16 is a joy to use with lock screen customization, live wallpapers, Notes add-ons, enhancements to the keyboard, and other new features. But they are irrelevant when your iPhone runs out of battery in a few hours only. You may use the tricks below to fix the battery drain on your iPhone running iOS 16. And you won’t need to roam around with a power adapter or a power bank....

Whenever some users play a video, they are bombarded with an error message saying, ‘This video is unavailable with Restricted mode enabled. To view this video, you will need to disable Restricted mode.’ Others see the message ‘YouTube Restricted mode turned on by network administrator.’ Let’s check various solutions to fix the problem of not turning off YouTube’s restricted mode on Android, iPhone, iPad, and computer. 1. Restart Device As always, the first fix is to restart the concerned device....

Apart from that, the OnePlus 6 also comes with the latest Oxygen OS 5.1 and packs in plenty of amazing features. But all those features and tricks might be a tad difficult to explore all by yourself and that’s where we come in. We, at Guiding Tech, have scoured the OnePlus 6 with a fine-tooth comb and have come up with the list of the best tips and tricks. Here we go....

One may think what else would the app offer other than simple file sharing? That’s where you are wrong. Unless you know all the tidbits of an app, you haven’t used it fully. So in this post, you will find all the hidden features and various tips and tricks to use the SHAREit app like a pro. Let’s check them out. 1. Change Name and Avatar By default, SHAREit assigns the name of your phone as the contact name....

1. Check Apple Pencil Compatibility The latest iPad models aren’t compatible with the first-gen Apple Pencil and similarly, you shouldn’t try to pair the second-gen Apple Pencil with an old iPad model. The combo simply won’t work. Apple Pencil (1st generation) iPad (6th – 9th generation) iPad mini (5th generation) iPad Air (3rd generation) iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st and 2nd generation) iPad Pro 10.5-inch iPad Pro 9.7-inch Apple Pencil (2nd generation) iPad mini (6th generation) iPad Air (4th generation) iPad Pro 12....

Better natural language processing also helps make Google Assistant easier to use. Try out these nine solutions to get the Google Assistant working on your Samsung Galaxy phone. 1. Learn Google Assistant Gestures on a Galaxy Phone With Bixby, Samsung tries to create an alternative to Google Assistant, just like the alternative Galaxy Store on its phones. If you’ve moved from another Android device and enjoy using the Google Assistant, you’ll need to learn a couple of new gestures to enable Google Assistant....