The Hibernate mode, not to be confused with the Sleep feature, on Windows OS saves battery, but the best part is, you can close your lid to activate it. Several users have reported an error where their PC went to lock screen instead of hibernating. While not earth-shattering but still a pain point. Hibernate intends to save precious battery juice without closing open apps allowing users to resume work quickly. A lock screen, on the other hand, is to stop intruders from accessing your precious data....

If you want to completely unsync the iPhone from iPad or other devices, use different Apple IDs on each device. To do so, sign out of Apple ID from the secondary device and sign in with a different Apple ID. Another great option is to disable iCloud sync for apps and services you don’t want to be synced. Method 1. Remove Apple ID to Disconnect Your iPhone and iPad Completely The data from your iPhone shows on other Apple devices like your iPad or iPhone because these devices are using the same Apple ID....

Is there anything more frustrating than seeing the “Your Device Is Missing Important Security and Quality Fixes” message when waiting for your Windows updates to complete? If you’ve encountered this error, you’re not alone. In this article, we will guide you through 8 ways to tackle this Windows update error and get your system back on track. Typically, this error message surfaces when your system encounters difficulties downloading or installing essential updates....

Spotify will play on verbal command. When I open the app on my computer it shows my Echo device but will not connect when I try to send music from my library to my Echo.

Apple recently unveiled the highly anticipated iOS 14 for iPhones with several privacy features . Some of them made headlines by catching notorious apps collecting data in the background for no apparent reason at all. One such feature is Photos library privacy options. You now have more control over which photos to share. The beta version of iOS 14 is available for testing on iPhones, which is a great way to explore new features....

Who doesn’t love sitting by the beach with a piña colada? That setting sun, the roaring sounds of waves, the water running through your feet — beaches are a vibe. But, a beach day is incomplete without tech. Read our top recommendations for portable speakers, waterproof cases, and whatnot to complete your beach day. 1. Hiearcool Waterproof Phone Pouch Hiearcool Waterproof Phone Pouch View Price If you love to capture the world underwater on a bright, sunny beach day, Hiercool’s waterproof pouch will give you a clear view while also protecting your phone....

Yesterday I talked about the basics of a Windows Theme and how to change it if you are working on Windows 7. You might know that by default Windows come with 6 pre-installed themes along with some hidden ones we can unlock , the variety is not enough to suit everyone’s taste. To expand our choices, today we will see at to how we can download themes from Microsoft Windows 7 online theme collection....

Last year, Google announced the optimized version of Android Oreo operating system , Android Go. Designed to run on devices with limited memory, Android Go lets you experience the best of the latest Android version on entry-level devices. Google has redesigned most of its own popular apps explicitly for Android Go. Known as Go apps, these are the toned-down variants of the original apps. Some of the Go apps are Google Go, Gmail Go, YouTube Go, Files Go, Maps Go, and Assistant Go....

If you like customizing your chats with different people, you’ll prefer the Samsung Messages app. On the other hand, the Google Messages app supports seamless RCS messaging between other Android users. Both apps offer some unique features, too, so you can pick your favorite app based on what’s more useful to you. 1. User Interface Both apps have a similar yet distinct user interface (UI). While Samsung Messages has a whitish look, Google Messages looks more colorful, thanks to the colored contact icons....

To add a custom background via Facebook Web, create a post → select the Aa icon → last icon to see all available options → choose the right background. For mobile devices, open the Facebook app → create a post → scroll and select Background Color → last icon → choose the background. You can’t upload custom backgrounds; choose one from what Facebook provides. Must Know About Facebook Backgrounds You can’t add anything else : When using a background image, you can’t add another image, link, or video to your status update....

ZIP files are necessary for combining multiple files together into one downloadable file. You can get many files in one lump while also compressing the file to allow for a quicker download. This has become a necessary method of downloading portable files for USB or other uses. While it’s necessary to unzip these files with a tool like WinRAR or 7-Zip , it always must be done manually. Today, however, we’ll look at how to set up a few things to automatically unzip a compressed file so you can get to the files within in much quicker....

Open Settings on iPhone > Privacy & Security > Location Services > System Services > enable the Compass Calibration toggle. Open the Google Maps app on Android > directions page > location icon > move your phone at least 3 times in an 8 motion. Ensure Location services are enabled and Low Power Mode/Battery Saver is disabled on your phone. How to Calibrate Google Maps on iPhone Using the iOS Settings menu, you can ensure that your device’s compass is calibrated....

To quickly add different headers and footers, go to the page > place the cursor at the end > click Insert > select Break > Section break > uncheck Link to previous. To add a header or footer only on the first page, go to the page > click on the header or footer > check Different first page. To add page numbers in the header or footer, go to the document > select Insert > choose Header and page number > click Page number....

While you can use PowerShell to create multiple folders, the command isn’t exactly easy to type or paste manually. You can try to offload some of the work by using Excel to format the list. The PowerShell command might not parse folder names that have a space in them when determining the location. When downloading third-party apps, recheck reviews and download servers to ensure you’re downloading a legitimate app, and keep your antivirus software on....

Disabling unwanted pre-loaded apps on your Android phone can help free up system resources. If you are unsure whether an app is safe to disable, search for it online before proceeding. Disabling an app does not remove its data from your phone. So, if you re-enable the app later, you won’t have to reconfigure it. How to Disable Apps on Android On Android, you can disable an app from your phone’s Settings menu ....

Open Settings > Messages > disable Low-Quality Image Mode. Open Settings > Messages > enable MMS Messaging. If nothing works, reset the network settings. Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset Network Settings. Basic Fixes Add link at the beginning or end of the message: Along with this, ensure that the URL starts with https://. Only then will the link work, and the preview will be visible....

Your C drive has extra files (besides system files) that you can delete for more space. Additionally, you can try uninstalling unused apps from your PC. If you’ve squeezed out all space, a new HDD/SDD won’t cost you that much. Fix 1: Clear the Recycle Bin Let’s begin with some simple yet effective solutions. Have you emptied the Recycle Bin? Open it and make sure there are no files and folders that you would like to restore....

Google understands that multiple users connect physical keyboards to their Android devices. This is why there is a native setting inside Android to hide the on-screen keyboard whenever the user is using an external keyboard. Here’s how to use it. Method 1: From Android Settings Hiding the on-screen keyboard directly from the Android settings is a straightforward process. Here’s how. Step 1 : On your Android device, navigate to Settings > System > Language & input ....

Hyperlinks help connect one document with another. This is particularly helpful when you’re working on docs that can require references or additional information to provide more context. So, let us have a look at all the ways you can hyperlink in Google Docs on the desktop and mobile app. Over time, Google Docs has become the preferred tool for collaborative projects. It allows you to create shareable forms , track document changes , and more....

Files and folders tend to accumulate over time on our Windows computers. We often end up buying an external hard disk and soon beef it up as well. It’s time you check the subtle art of managing files and folders on Windows 10 computers. Just like our houses, we like to store junk on computers too. What if ‘we need it someday’ is the story we tell ourselves. And before we know it, there are way too many folders and files....