I was looking forward to doing this post back while I was reviewing the Mi4, but I was not sure which features were device specific. But the fog of doubt cleared out with the Redmi 2 review unit. Like for example, the real-time object focus in the camera of Mi4 was only device specific and was restricted by the chipset. But the beautify self-shot was a MIUI global feature that I will be covering in the post....
The tapered edges, sleek rear (save for the camera bump), and the bezel-less display add to the overall cool factor of the device. In fact, it has been predicted by a few tech pundits that the OnePlus 5T design will stay fresh even a year from now. However, the laws of the mobile world are deceptive. Imagine a situation when you are staring at this brilliant phone, someone bumps on you and it takes a plunge of death....
Text replacement basically works like text expansion and is a helpful tool that can save you a lot of time while typing. You can use it to create shortcuts for regularly used text snippets such as your address, email ID, email templates, and more. Your text shortcuts sync via iCloud and work on all your Apple devices, including iPhone and iPad. 1. Check App Compatibility Despite being a built-in macOS feature, text expansion doesn’t work with all the apps as it requires third-party developers to enable this feature from their end....
Many users have reported that the Windows 11 taskbar is blocked or remains inactive when you click on it. It’s confusing as the taskbar is the core part of the Windows 11 OS, and you would want it to work as expected on a single try. This post will list out solutions that allow you to bring back taskbar functionality on Windows 11. Without further ado, let’s get started....
That’s quite a bummer for a new phone, isn’t it? Well, not to worry, the OnePlus 5 can be kept out of the harm’s way with these cool yet strong and durable cases and covers. 1. Otterbox Achiever Series Case A well-known name, when it comes to mobile protection, the Otterbox Achiever series launched just in time for the OnePlus 5. Though not as sturdy as the defender series, this Otterbox for OnePlus 5 comes packed with dual layer protection — soft inner layer + hard polycarbonate shell — that keeps your phone safe from impacts....
For me personally, the best part of Sunrise isn’t how simple it is to use, it’s the integrations. Power users will appreciate the heck out of it. They way the world is moving right now, you’re probably using more than one cloud service for managing your life. Your company might be using Trello/Asana for project management, but you personally might be using Wunderlist. Sunrise brings it all together in one screen (this is something Google Calendar can’t do)....
These cases are easy to put on, and they lend a grippy texture to the charging case. And well, some of these silicon cases look great and lend an altogether different look to your wireless earphones. So, if you are in the market looking for some cool silicon cases for your Apple AirPods Pro, here are some of our best recommendations for it. But first, Take a look at these clear cases for the Apple AirPods ProOwn a MacBook Pro?...
If you’ve already ruled out any internet connection issues and restarted Chrome several times, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and dig deeper. Here are 7 troubleshooting tips you can employ to fix the Google Chrome notifications not working issue on Windows 11. 1. Check Notification Settings in Chrome Your first step is to go through Chrome’s notifications settings and ensure that websites can send notifications to your PC....
The problem could occur due to several reasons ranging from incorrect location settings to a flawed GPS. If the usual tricks such as restarting the app and the phone haven’t helped, we’ve compiled a list of effective fixes that you can apply to improve location accuracy in the Google Maps app. So, let’s get right into it. 1. Enable High Accuracy in Location Enabling high accuracy mode on your device helps Google Maps calculate your location as accurately as possible....
Whether Chrome is failing to load up images because of a misconfigured setting or due to a shoddy browser extension, this post covers solutions that can fix the images not loading issue in Chrome. So, let’s get right to it. 1. Verify Site Settings If Chrome fails to load up images on every website, you can start by verifying the Content Settings in Chrome. If you’ve accidentally disabled Chrome from loading images, then you might see broken image icons on Chrome....
Gmail users are facing different kinds of issues related to signature images. For some users, the image disappears altogether, and for others, a question mark appears instead of an image. Other issues include being unable to add an image without inserting the URL and the signature image appearing as an attachment. Let’s check various ways to fix the problem when the Gmail signature image is not showing up. 1. Check Necessary Conditions Image signatures will not show for emails sent from Android and iPhone/iPad Gmail apps....
So many factors involved in connecting your Android to mobile data. So, troubleshooting the most common ones can be difficult if you don’t know where to start. Below are some solutions you can try to fix mobile data not working issue on your Android. 1. Check Your Data Plan Before you begin troubleshooting, ensure that your data plan is active. You’ll experience slower speeds if your data plan comes with a usage cap....
That led me to investigate the issue, and I figured out a few solutions. If you are facing the same issue, then you don’t have to worry about losing your notes. Here are some useful solutions to resolve Sticky Notes not working on Windows 10 problem. Let’s begin with the simple solutions first and then move to the cumbersome ones. 1. Update Windows OS It’s fast turning into a ritual on my laptop....
That indicates a problem with your network connection. And that can be baffling if all other apps and services work without a problem. This guide will help troubleshoot it with solutions for the ‘Your connection was interrupted’ error in Chrome. 1. Restart Wi-Fi Router Since the error refers to an inconsistent internet connection, you can start by restarting your Wi-Fi router. It only takes a few minutes and help re-establish your internet connection to fix any minor connection issues....
There are many factors affecting audio delay on Zoom. It’s difficult to pinpoint a single reason for the audio delay on Zoom. We will start with the most basic troubleshooting trick and then, move to advanced methods to fix the issue. 1. Use Faster Internet Connection A sketchy or slow internet connection is one of the main culprits behind Zoom audio delay on Windows. Zoom is a resource-hungry app, it requires good bandwidth to conduct smooth video meetings....
This post covers privacy settings and tips for both Android and iOS. Most of the screenshots are taken on an Android phone. But the steps are the same on Android and iPhone unless otherwise mentioned. Let’s get started. 1. Lock Signal App Instead of downloading a third-party app to prevent others from accessing the Signal app on your phone, you can use the built-in feature. Signal Messenger lets you lock the app for additional security....
If your iPhone gives you less than ideal battery performance, here are 9 useful solutions that’ll help fix the battery drain issue on your iPhone. 1. Enable Auto-Brightness When brightness levels are bumped to the highest, the iPhone’s display consumes more power than anything else. Hence, let the iPhone automatically lower the screen brightness, when not required, to help conserve the battery life. Alternatively, if you don’t wish to adjust the brightness manually often, consider enabling auto-brightness on your iPhone by following the steps below....
You might miss important messages or group chats when push notifications fail to work on WhatsApp. Also, you won’t want to open WhatsApp just to check new notifications. It’s a tedious, time-consuming, and not a practical solution. Let’s go through the steps above and fix the notification issue on WhatsApp. 1. Check If You Have Muted a WhatsApp Contact or Group You might have muted several contacts or groups on WhatsApp....
transfer files (music, photo, videos) and apps from one device to another. If there are only one or two files or apps, we can use Bluetooth to accomplish the task. But if there are more than just a couple of files and apps, transferring them using Bluetooth can take forever. Using computer as a middleware is an option and can take care of the transfer in a short time but why use it when there’s something more convenient available?...
There’s yet another mini browser which is quite popular — UC Mini browser. Alibaba’s UC Browser appears to be quite a hit among users owing to its massive download numbers. That said, it is not free from controversy. Some users discovered that the browser was sending private user data back to an unknown server in China. An investigation that the developers were using unhealthy methods to increase downloads and that’s against the policies of Google Play Store....
