Before you switch to a different browser and settle for a subpar experience, try the following solutions to fix abrupt Chrome crashes while downloading files on Windows. 1. Change the Default Download Location By default, Google Chrome saves all your files to the Downloads folder on your PC. However, if Google Chrome is having trouble accessing that folder, it may crash as you attempt to download files. You can change the default download location for Chrome to see if that resolves the issue....

Do you face the same issue? We’ve compiled a few troubleshooting tips to help you prevent the Samsung Internet browser from opening automatically on your phone. So, let’s get right to it. 1. Block Pop-Ups Disabling pop-ups is one of the most effective ways to prevent the Samsung Internet browser from opening by itself. Hence, this is the first thing you should try if the browser keeps opening random websites....

Apart from being super convenient, they do not take up a huge space for storage. With battery tech becoming better with days, you can easily carry on your vacuuming for close to 30 mins-45 mins before the device needs a recharge. Though Dyson popularised the trend of cordless stick vacuum cleaners, other manufacturers have caught up and there are a great many alternatives out there. So, if you are in the market looking for affordable vacuum cleaners under $300, here are some of our recommendations....

But when applications and experience isn’t smooth on your Mac, then it’s a good idea to check whether the Microsoft Edge is consuming a lot of resources. Some users report 100% CPU usage on Mac due to Microsoft Edge. If you are facing the same, here are the best fixes for 100% CPU usage in Microsoft Edge on Mac. 1. Close Inactive Tabs Starting with some basics, the first solution we recommend is closing all the currently opened tabs which are of no use....

It’s difficult to point out the exact cause since there might be numerous reasons behind it. Ensure that Instagram updates are running seamlessly, disable, uninstall, and clear the app’s cache. If that doesn’t help, check out these fixes we’ve compiled to solve the problem with the Instagram app. 1. Check Your Network Connection Poor connectivity often causes the Instagram went wrong error. To resolve network issues, confirm that your cellular or Wi-Fi connections are running smoothly....

There could be various factors why your MacBook won’t detect an external display. It can be due to wrong port selection, faulty cable, macOS glitches, wrong resolution setting, and more. We will discuss every scenario and potential solutions. 1. Check the Cable First of all, you should confirm if you’re using a correct HDMI cable with your external monitor. If you are using new 2021 MacBook Pro models or pre-2016 MacBook models, chances are, you are trying to use HDMI to HDMI cable along with an HDMI to Type-C adapter to connect MacBook to a display....

Figuring how to fix notifications issues on Messenger can become quite a task if you don’t know where to look. To help you out, we’ve prepared a list of solutions that should help you solve the notification issue in Facebook messenger. So, let’s begin. 1. Check Your Internet Connection You can start troubleshooting by checking the internet connection on your phone. Inconsistent or poor internet connection is often the root cause behind an app’s inability to push notifications....

You are up for a lot of confusion and mistakes when the notifications sound stops working out of nowhere. You can’t pinpoint the problem to a specific factor. The issue can be due to several reasons. We will start with some basics and move to advanced tricks to fix the problem. 1. Unmute Your Windows PC You might have muted your Windows PC and forgotten to unmute it after an important meeting or work hours....

Setting up an alarm is an easy job on an iPhone. But what if the alarm volume is too low that you miss it or too loud that it may scare the hell out of you. Several iPhone users are facing the same issue of alarm sound being extraordinarily high or low. Are you one of them? The solutions mentioned in this post will fix the alarm volume that is too low or loud on iPhone....

This month’s edition has everything from a cool image editor to a nifty photo gallery app. Excited? So, without further ado, let’s get started. 1. Crono If you are someone who spends a considerable amount of time glued to Chrome, then Crono is the app for you. This tool cleverly replicates your phone notifications to your browser, meaning that you do not have to open your phone time and again to check the notifications....

Besides, the rear camera isn’t bad either. From amazing panoramic shots to hyperlapse videos — it can do them all. However, these are specs that we all know about. If you want to get the most out of your phone cameras, the secret lies in the hidden camera settings and modes. Hence, we have hand-picked the best camera tips and tricks for the Samsung Galaxy A8+. Let’s see how they work....

In this post, we’ve outlined a few troubleshooting tips to fix the black screen issue on mobile and desktop. Let’s start. 1. Run Browser as Administrator (desktop) If you’re logged into the Windows PC with a user account, the chances are that the administrator may not allow full use of the browser. So launch the web browser with admin rights. Here’s how. Step 1: Open the Start menu and click on All apps at the top....

We have already written in previous articles about Guided Access and Custom Vibration Alerts on the iPhone, which are other accessibility features of iOS. This time, let’s take a closer look at three of the most important accessibility features introduced in iOS 6. Assistive Touch One of the neatest accessibility features that received the most attention on iOS 6 was Assistive Touch. To enable it, on your iPhone or iOS device running iOS 6 head to Settings > General > Accessibility > Assistive Touch Once enabled, Assistive Touch allows the user to perform several actions that are usually handled by the iPhone’s hardware buttons....

Thankfully, every Mac comes with Preview, a very simple, yet powerful application that (sadly) most Mac owners only use to view images and PDF files. However, Preview also comes with a quite decent set of editing tools that can take care of a few complex tasks, including extracting shapes, just like with Photoshop except in a far easier way. You want to learn how to do it? Just follow the steps below....

You might have seen plenty of maps in your lifetime and are wondering, what was wrong with those? Truthfully, none of them have ever been completely accurate portrayals of Earth. In fact, some of them don’t even come close. The Mercator projection, a very popular one up until the last few decades, is dramatically inaccurate. The most notable fault is that Greenland looks huge compared to tiny Australia, when the reality is that Australia is order of magnitude larger....

Microsoft made the announcement back in May saying the code for the entire suite will be released for the open-source community. That will allow anyone to build productivity tools for Windows, helping users streamline their workflow. For now, there are two utility tools available, but Microsoft has ten more in the pipeline. Let’s begin. 1. Where to Download and Install The first released version of PowerToys can be downloaded from the link below....

For starters, locking the taskbar doesn’t have any disadvantage or harmful effects. You can use it without having double thoughts. But what does it do on Windows 10? Let’s find the answer. Before we jump into it, let’s get to know the taskbar a little bit. What Is Taskbar The taskbar is a special toolbar in Windows operating system that is usually present at the bottom. It’s a full-width row that houses date & time and system icons such as sound, Wi-Fi, battery, language bar, and more on the right side....

Unlike Snapchat, Instagram doesn’t let you clear cache from the app itself. You must open the app info menu on Android and clear the cache. Before we show you how to do it, let’s understand what Instagram cache collects in the first place. Instagram’s Cache Explained Cache is a collection of files to make your apps faster to load and launch. Instagram stores cache for almost every feature of the app you use the most....

When you sign out your Apple ID account on Mac, your device’s system and app configurations undergo various changes. Thankfully, you can control most of those changes. We shall explain them in detail below. 1. What Happens to Your iCloud Data When you click the Sign Out button, you’ll be asked whether or not you want to keep a copy of iCloud data on your Mac. Typically, you can only retain iCloud data created by Apple’s native apps and services (e....

Powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning, Google Lens tries to identify the object in your image and shows relevant information about it. A visual search technology, which also gives you the power to interact with the objects present in the image. You can use it to scan cards, save information, open websites, and much more. Google Lens can be accessed from Google Assistant and the Google Photos app on devices running Android 5....