image courtesy: okuryu If devices like RAM, web camera, touchpad fail to function one can get it replaced at the nearest service center but what if your hard disk crashes! Of course you can purchase and install the new hard disk without any effort but what about the data which is gone forever. Can’t take a chance, right? (yeah, well, you probably could if you back up data and create system images regularly, but it’s still a big hassle) The best way to prevent (or to know before it happens) a disk failure is to perform routine checks on it....

app will come out that will surprise you due to its originality and usefulness. This is just the case with Bump, an app that allows you to share your photos wirelessly with other iPhones, iPods, iPads and surprisingly, with your Mac as well. All in a very original ad funny way: By “ bumping ” your iPhone against the device you want to share with. For fans of the app, Bump has been around for quite a while, but its recent update has made it better, prettier and more usable than ever....

If not treated, the common eye strain may lead to something as serious as severe headaches and neck pain. Thankfully, these can be avoided and these simple eye exercises can help you just that. 1. The 20-20-20 Rule Computer screens are brightness devils and they need to be dealt in the strictest ways. A simple thumb rule is to glance away at an object 20 feet away, for at least 20 seconds....

Here’s a simple trick using which you can automatically bypass the intermediate page and open the full image directly every time you click on a thumbnail in the Google Image search result pages. All you need to do is download and install Google Images direct links script in your browser. As this trick too requires you to install a JavaScript in your browser, Firefox and Opera users will have to do it via the Greasemonkey extension....

In this article, I will be talking about 6 new tweaks that have been introduced for iOS 9 using which you can either get most of the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus specific features on your older iPhones, or fix the ones that were made available in iOS 9. Let’s have a look. Note: Wish to jailbreak your iPhone running on iOS 9.0.x? Here’s a detailed guide you can follow....

From video chat rooms that can be used to touch base with friends and plan our events, to using them as real-time learning tools, uses are many. What will you use these four free and web based group video chat tools for? Try them out with your friends and let us know. (image credit: cogdogblog) Note: The list talks about – as mentioned in the title – the best free and ‘web based’ group video chat tools, meaning the ones which do not involve installation of software of any kind....

So let’s dive into a review of the various aspects of this phone and see if the device is really what it promises to be. Contents of the Box In the box you will find the Redmi Note 4G with the USB cable, the 3100mAh removable battery, with a 2 Amp charger. You will also find a warranty card and a quick walkthrough of the MIUI software this phone comes with....

1. Restart Phone Starting with the basics, you can long-press on the Android phone side-button and a pop-up menu will appear. Select Restart and wait for the phone to reboot. Once you get back mobile network on your phone, open the Phone app and try calling one of your contacts. 2. Pay Your Bill If you have forgotten to pay your previous month’s bill, your mobile service provider might have frozen calling and messaging services for your phone....

While Android devices are primarily plagued with this issue, your iPhone could also be a victim. If your Twitter notifications are broken or push notifications are not working entirely, here are some simple solutions that you can use to fix the problem. 1. Ensure You’re Connected to the Internet Twitter is an online platform which means you require an internet connection to use it at all times. If your phone is not connected to a Wi-Fi network or does not have mobile data, Twitter won’t be able to connect to its servers to send push notifications to you....

You might get an alternative version of ‘Waiting for Download’ error as download pending or unable to download from Play Store. We’ve compiled a list of solutions to fix the Google Play Store waiting for download problem and other related errors. Let’s see how to fix Google Play Store issues such as waiting for download on Android. 1. Restart Phone It’s a good idea to restart your Android phone or tablet....

The Chrome’s recent UI overhaul also means that navigating is now super easy. Just in case you don’t see it already, you can apply the new theme manually. But are there any other tips and tricks that can allow for an even better experience? Well, you are just about to find out. Download Chrome for iOS 1. Sync Across Everything If there’s one thing that makes Chrome a clear winner on any platform, it’s the ability to sync bookmarks, history, passwords, etc....

Many GT members also keep the app icons in the middle of the taskbar in Windows 10. It’s all about symmetry, isn’t it? Microsoft certainly is aware of the trend, and it has placed the app icons and the main Windows button in the middle of the taskbar in the upcoming Windows 11 OS. Don’t get your hopes high, though. Microsoft has yet to finalize a lot of things about Windows 11, and it will launch on compatible devices later this year....

While it’s easier to just use a third-party app, but at the cost of your data. So we’ll resort to solutions that involve using native options and tools. That’ll keep your data on your iPhone. Without further ado, let’s get started. 1. Add Contact to Favorites A speed dial typically supports only limited contacts that you can assign. So the iPhone lets you maintain a list of important contacts on the Favorites tab in the Phone app....

Windows 11 does not offer a power slider to change power modes from the battery icon from the taskbar for laptops. But of course, there are other ways through which you can change power modes on Windows 11. In this post, we’ll go through all of them. So, let’s get started. 1. Use Settings App We’ll start with the easiest method. You can follow the steps below to use the Settings app on Windows 11 to switch between various Power modes....

That’s why I seeked a third-party desktop tool to check the battery health on my iPad that’s been with me for over four years. I had to be sure that there were no battery-related issues around the corner. Thankfully, I found not one, but three great tools that could help me determine the condition of the battery on my iPad easily. They work on both macOS and Windows. So you won’t be left in the cold, no matter your preferred desktop platform....

Most Android phone makers allow you to scan a QR code using the stock Camera app. In this post, we will show you how to use the quick toggles menu, the camera app, and a couple of third-party apps to scan QR codes on Android. 1. Scan a QR Code from the Quick Toggles Menu The ability to scan a QR code from quick toggles is a part of the Android 13 update....

The use case differs from person to person here. Some might need to convert a PDF file to a Word document regularly and some might use the trick a couple of times in a year. Let’s get started with Adobe’s default solution. 1. Adobe Online Tool Adobe offers a free online PDF to Word converter tool which can be quite useful if you want to convert PDF files. This web-basd tool is available on Windows, Mac, ChromeOS, and Linux....

Cloud storage apps are cool and great to use until they are forced down your throat. What if a person doesn’t want to use it? Or what if they are happy using a different app such as Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.? Fortunately, you can stop OneDrive from taking over your computer. Here are four ways to store files on your computer instead of OneDrive. 1. Using OneDrive Settings On most of the Windows 10 computers, OneDrive comes preinstalled....

In this post, we will tell you the top Firefox for Android features that make it a must-try. A browser is our gateway into the world of the Internet, whether it’s on desktop or mobile. Hence, it’s necessary for a user to have the best one with all the necessary features and services. Many browsers such as Opera, Opera Mini, Brave, and Samsung Internet Browser etc. are available on Google Play Store....

There’re a few ways to change the priority level for programs on Windows. In this post, we’ll walk you through all of them. But first, let’s understand when it’s appropriate to change a program’s priority level. When Should You Change the Priority Level of a Program By default, Windows 11 assigns different priority levels to each process based on its importance. Ideally, you wouldn’t need to tinker with it. However, if you want to devote more resources to a specific app or program, you can change its priority level....