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Upgraded your smartphone this Shopping season? But what about your old smartphone? Discarded it, or kept it away in the drawer? It has always been a big dilemma for many of us, what to do with the obsolete smartphone? Technology is changing at a fast pace and thus, there has been an observed pattern of fast turnover in phones. It becomes tough to discard a smartphone which may have become obsolete because of the new technology yet is in a good shape....

A number of sites on the web require login credentials in order for you to get access to the content or service offered at that particular site. In almost all such cases, users give in and create an account linked with either your social media profile or your regular Email ID. This is a way that such sites use to send newsletter updates or any other update regarding recent activities on that site....

Did you leave your Android phone somewhere and can’t find it? Whether you misplaced it in the office, at home, or in a hotel room, it’s scary to know that your phone is missing. But there are a few ways to track down your missing device so you can get it back before panic sets in. Most Android phones can be located and locked remotely with Google Find My Device, which Google provides as part of the Android Device Manager....

Sound is a crucial part of your Windows experience. Needless to say, if Windows volume is too low despite your volume slider reaching 100, you know there is something wrong. That being said, a low PC volume isn’t something that can’t be fixed. Here are some of the best ways to fix low volume on a Windows PC. How To Fix Low Audio Issues in Windows 11/ 10- Best Methods 1....

The 0x87AF0813 error code in Windows 10 limits your Microsoft Store access. So, it’s essential to find the perfect fix right away; otherwise you won’t be able to access the Store and download, install, use or update certain apps. Having went through both a rebranding and redesigning process, Windows Store has quite some features as well as aesthetics going on that are sure to become - if that did not happen already - real crowd pleasers....

Windows 10 was released with a lot of amazing features and the search engine is one of the most powerful. Usually search engine indexes locations such as user folder, start menu and OneDrive offline folders (if using it). The inbuilt search of Windows 10 is good; however, you might come across deleted files or broken shortcuts in search results. So, if your Windows search is not working as it should or is entirely not working, then you can fix the issue by rebuilding the search index or using the troubleshooter for search and index....

Not getting a document printed on time is one issue many of us hate to encounter. It is an experience that can cause you a lot of trouble, especially if you’re on a deadline. Driver is unavailable error on Windows 11 can be fixed simply by updating your drivers. In some instances, you might have to reinstall your driver to fix this problem. Sometimes it might be necessary that you manually install the driver to avoid this issue....

When you travel abroad, you’ll find that some online content is no longer available in your location. Geo-blocking is a common issue that affects people traveling outside Peru and many other countries worldwide. It may be a TV platform restricted due to copyright or an online bank that flags foreign login attempts for fraud. Whatever the case, the easiest way to bypass geographic restrictions is by getting a Peruvian IP address via a Virtual Private Network (VPN)....

Users always have concerns when looking for ways to lock their apps for security reasons. There is no app lock application available on the App Store as Apple might not want to let any third-party app take over security. The app lock is mostly needed for your social media apps, as nobody would like anyone peeking into chats and media shared. Finally, WhatsApp now allows you to lock the app with FaceID or Touch ID for its iOS app....

In this age of smartphones, the most widespread problem people face is of duplicate contacts. Due to apps such as Facebook, Hangout, WhatsApp, Viber, and others duplicate contacts gets accumulated on Android phone. Thus, making connecting with someone from the phonebook cumbersome. This may be not the nastiest problem one can face but surely is a problem that needs to be handled in time. Duplicate contacts make phonebook unorganized and give us a tough time when looking up for contact details....

Switch and Switch Lite are undoubtedly some of the most popular and successful gaming consoles that have ever been designed by Nintendo. Since its release, the company has sold nearly 92.8 million units of Switch and Switch Lite which has been sold over 13 million units worldwide (at the time of writing this article) and the legend is going on. Both the consoles allow users to take screenshots and capture gameplay with just a press of a button....

If you’re a casual consumer of third-party applications (especially free ones), you’ve probably seen various offers during the installation, with a variety of different applications. It’s a struggle to get rid of the search Powered by Yahoo because it’s a stubborn PUP. You can uninstall this unwanted software by using a dedicated malware removal tool. It is also recommended to use a third-party tool to remove the carrier program. Eliminating any traces from the browsers is also a must if you want to eliminate the PUP....

If you need a lot of space while working on your PC, you’re probably using dual monitors. Many users customize their desktop with different backgrounds, and today we’re going to show you how to set a dual monitor wallpaper on Windows 10. Download DriverFix (verified download file). Click Start Scan to find all problematic drivers. Click Update Drivers to get new versions and avoid system malfunctionings. DriverFix has been downloaded by 0 readers this month....

Microsoft recently updated the Sticky Notes app in Windows 10 to version 3.0 to add new features and options. The updated Sticky Notes app supports cloud syncing, gets a new dark theme, and there is a new formatting bar with formatting options. With the cloud sync feature, you can sync notes in Sticky Notes app across your Windows 10 devices by signing into to Sticky Notes app with a Microsoft account....

Transfer Photos From iPhone to Mac The most common method to bulk transfer Photos from iPhone or iPad to Mac is to simply plug your device to Mac and use the Import feature as available in Photos App on Mac. In addition to Photos App, there are other tools like Image Capture and Preview App that can be used to Transfer All Photos from iPhone to Mac. 1. Transfer Photos from iPhone to Mac Using Photos App As mentioned above, using Photos App is the most common and the preferred way to Transfer Photos from iPhone to Mac....

In this era of smart things, it is irritating when the smartphone acts dumb. I am talking about the lock screen that we cannot bypass without a passcode. We all have been there and have experienced the frustrating feeling of forgetting a passcode. If you can relate to what I am saying and have been surfing the web looking for a solution to unlock an iPhone without a computer, you are at the right place....

Software updates are always a good thing for tech devices. This means that they continuously get better at what they are meant to do and more secure while at it because of bug fixes in the said updates. In the smartphone world, we see monthly security patches for Android and equally regular update cycles for the iPhone and iPad. For our wearables however, the frequency is a little slower but OEMs strive to push out these updates...

Updating your Philips Hue bulb’s firmware ensures that you get the latest features and bug fixes from the manufacturer. In most cases, to update your Philips Hue bulb, you need the Hue Bridge. The Hue bridge is a separate device that connects upto 50 bulbs together and helps integrate your Philips bulbs with smart voice assistants such as Google Assistant or Alexa. However, if you have one of those Philips Hue bulbs that support Bluetooth, you don’t need the bridge to update your bulbs....

The Windows operating system has a built-in routing table that enables it to make routing decisions. Suppose you have a small office with a meager IT budget, or you need a primary router for a temporary network that does not require high security. In that case, you can save money by adding routing functions to an existing Windows PC or server rather than purchasing a hardware router. Then, you only need to take care of basic security and ensure that the server you’re using isn’t running short on system resources, such as disk space, memory, or CPU time....

Google translator is one of the ‘go to’ options to translate any text. It can easily translate any language into your native language or vice versa. This feature can be used on smartphones as well. Google has provided an individual application for this feature. Google Translator has many features which will save lot of time and help you understand foreign language easily. It translates languages using text and voice input. It also reads and translates text written anywhere using device’s camera and text written on any images....