WhatsApp failing to backup to iCloud can stop you from upgrading to a new iPhone. After all, you won’t want to leave behind those precious messages when upgrading to a new iPhone model. 1. Check iCloud Storage WhatsApp has struck a deal with Google to exclude WhatsApp chat backups from the Google Drive default storage. Meaning, your 5GB-6GB WhatsApp chat backup won’t get counted against Google Drive base storage. The company has no such arrangement with Apple....

Various causes can trigger this error, such as corrupt drivers, third-party VPN services, or faulty Windows updates. Regardless of what’s causing the problem, the solutions below should help you resolve the error in no time. 1. Enable Network Adapter Windows may fail to communicate with the network adapter if it is disabled. Follow the steps below to enable the network adapter on Windows 11. Step 1: Click the Windows Search icon on the Taskbar, type in control panel, and press Enter....

This issue was eventually solved by the introduction of Kobo and Kindle readers. Though it had its share of benefits like mobility and bigger & better content selection. But more often than not, I found myself failing to charge it on time. That’s when I turned to one such device which solved both the issue of charging and mobility — my smartphone. Smartphones these days are capable of so much....

Phone cases will protect your Galaxy S20 Ultra from scratches and abrasions. The best thing about clear cases is that they will ensure that the original color of your mighty phone shines through in all its glory. So, if you’re in the market looking for clear cases and covers for your Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, here are our recommendations. 1. Totallee Slim Case What makes these cases special is that they do not have any loud branding or any logo, thus letting you show off the full color (and brand) of your phone in all its brilliance....

The advent of the internet allowed us to work from anywhere. That sounds incredibly romantic. You can work from anywhere! Where did we end up working from? Our homes, in our pajamas. The last excuse some people had to step out of the house – to make a living – has now gone. And now it’s all this. We’re fat. Even if you’re not (good for you, seriously), chances are you’re stressed out, tired and generally not what your grandfather would call “healthy“....

But at the end of the day, the Note 9’s S Pen is not merely for jotting down notes on the lock screen or for clicking pictures. It can do a lot more, and it does so without breaking a sweat. In this post today, we will show you how to explore all the features of the Galaxy Note 9’s S Pen with these nifty tips and tricks. 1. Customize the Camera Shortcuts One of the most convenient S Pen features is that it can click photos at the touch of the button....

This issue can have several reasons, ranging from misconfigured settings to a poorly installed screen protector. But those reasons shouldn’t force you to adjust brightness manually. We’ve rounded up some effective troubleshooting tips that will help you fix the auto brightness not working issue on iPhone. Without further ado, let’s check them out. 1. Remove Screen Protector Your iPhone uses the built-in ambient light sensor to detect your current lighting conditions and adjusts the brightness accordingly....

The reason behind this error could easily range anywhere from a temporary glitch to corrupted cache data. In any case, troubleshooting the error shouldn’t take long once you employ the troubleshooting tips below. So, let’s check them out. 1. Force Close and Reopen Snapchat When an app like Snapchat starts misbehaving or throwing errors, you should first force close it and open it again. This will often fix any temporary issues with the app and get it to work again....

While the reason behind this could easily range from misconfigured settings to corrupted drivers, troubleshooting the issue isn’t too difficult. Below are some troubleshooting tips you can employ to fix Dolby Atmos on Windows 11. 1. Use Hardware That Supports Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos creates a surround sound effect that puts you right in the middle of the action. It accomplishes this by mapping sounds to virtual locations in 3D space and transferring this data to your hardware....

There can be several reasons behind a runtime error, ranging from damaged system files to improper program installation. Below are some effective troubleshooting tips you can employ to fix runtime errors on Windows 11. 1. Run SFC and DISM Scans Damaged or corrupted system files on your PC can cause runtime errors. Fortunately, Windows includes some built-in tools that can help you easily repair those system files. Before begin troubleshooting, it’s essential to ensure that filesystem on your harddrive or SSD isn’t suffering from any errors....

If you are lucky, a system restart might prevent Windows Search from opening randomly. However, if that does not work, you can employ the following troubleshooting tips to prevent Search menu from opening randomly on your computer. 1. Run the Search and Indexing Troubleshooter Running Windows troubleshooters is one of the most effective ways to tackle system-level issues. In this case, you can use the Search and Indexing troubleshooter to fix any common issues with the search menu....

Fortunately, there are some tweaks you can make to your Windows 11 to help it run faster. We’ll share some of the best ways to avoid those slow startup issues on Windows 11. So, let’s begin. 1. Disable Startup Apps A large number of startup programs is one of the most prominent reasons behind slow startups in Windows. You can start by cutting down some startup programs to speed up boot time on Windows 11....

You are back to using mobile data on your Android phone. But only few people have unlimited cellular data on their phone. Before your carrier stuns you with a high monthly bill, use the tricks below to fix Wi-Fi greyed out on Android. 1. Restart Your Android Phone Sometimes, a simple reboot fixes connectivity issues on Android phones. You can keep pressing the power and volume up buttons simultaneously and select ‘Restart’ from the pop-up menu....

Over the past few months, I have experienced severe battery draining issues on iPadOS, sometimes for no apparent reason. But thankfully, using the various fixes that I’ve listed below has helped me to a certain extent in preventing this issue from getting out of hand. If you are having trouble with your iPad’s battery life as well, then let’s get started. 1. Restart iPad Ever since the iPadOS betas, I restart my iPad whenever it displays severe signs of battery draining to be a potent fix, at least for a few hours at best....

These days, people prefer reels compared to standard videos on Facebook. Reels let you add music, effects, and fun backgrounds with a single tap only. You can also check others’ creative short reels on Facebook for inspiration. 1. Check the Network Connection Let’s go through the basics first. You’ll need to first check the network connection on your phone. If it has internet connectivity issues, reset the network using the Airplane mode trick....

Sound issues in Fire TV Stick can ruin the perfect weekend you had planned for your family. Also, it can be confusing to determine if the problem is due to your television or Fire TV Stick. We will discuss every scenario and enable sound on Fire TV Stick. 1. Unmute TV and Turn up Volume This may seem like a simple step, but your little ones might have put the TV on mute....

1. Ensure Internet Connection on Mac iMessage requires an active internet connection work on Mac. The good part is, it works in the background, and you don’t need to keep the app open all the time to receive new messages. Connect your Mac to a Wi-Fi connection. If your Wi-Fi connection is intermittent or weak, you can connect your Mac to a phone over a mobile hotspot. 2. Restart Mac Most MacBook users don’t shut down their Mac often....

But you can’t stay on your Vita’s current firmware just like that – Sony will force you to update if you want to access the PSN Store (as shown above). So, what if you want to play a game you bought but haven’t downloaded to your PS Vita yet? Or what happens if you want to hack your Vita but you haven’t downloaded the exploit game you need yet? In theory, you simply cannot download a game from your Vita’s Download List directly because of these blocks that Sony imposes....

Using VLC you can do many creative things with your videos and one of the examples that we have already seen is its ability to cut video clips. I’m sure you’ll appreciate the ease with which it gets the job done without any hassle whatsoever. Important Note: We have written an amazing guide on VLC called The Ultimate Guide to VLC Media Player. It’s available as a beautiful page as well as a downloadable ebook....

You can easily uninstall the Gmail app from the iPhone. However, you can’t completely remove it from Android phones since it comes pre-installed app on most of them. You will have to disable it as shown in this post, making it unusable and stop it from running in the background. Let’s check what happens by deleting the Gmail app from your phone and how to delete/reinstall it. We will start with the steps first....