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It’s no secret that spring is the perfect time to go camping or hiking. A camping trip or road trip isn’t complete without its share of accessories. To take things to the next level, it’s wise to invest in a quality power generator. And in that case, Bluetti has you covered with its Spring sale. The company has a slew of power generators and portable power stations on sale. From powering coolers and ovens in RVs during road trips to running small fridges during your camping trips, they can pull it off....

So, if you want to kick-start the month of May with a bang, here are some new Android apps that you must get. As the post is going to be a lengthy one, let’s get started, shall we? 1. Snap Search: Incognito Browser & Secure Search Do you find it cumbersome to open Chrome’s incognito mode every time you want to search for something that you don’t want Chrome to remember?...

For the sake of your sanity, we shall keep it as relevant as possible. So, what are we waiting for? Let’s get started. 1. BOCA – Portrait Mode Videos Are you looking to capture cool real-time portrait mode videos with your iPhone? If yes, Boca is the app for you. It beautifully combines depth and video data to create an artificial depth-of-field effect, and the effect looks great on your videos....

This month’s edition has everything from a cool gallery app to a nifty battery app. And, they will help you get the most out of your phones. So, without further delay, let’s get started. 1. 1Gallery If you are not happy with the stock Gallery app on your phone, you can check out the 1Gallery app. It comes with a slew of nifty features. For instance, you can hide some of your photos and videos inside the encrypted folder called Secure Folder....

Typically, when you delete a file, it should either be deleted permanently or go to the trash folder. While something similar happens in Google Drive too, some files fail to do so. It usually happens when the owner deletes the original file that is shared with you. The issue mostly occurs on the web version of Google Drive. Let’s see how to delete the spam or unused files permanently from Google Drive....

Such distractions can disrupt your workflow and keep you busy all day. To help out, we’ve compiled a list of workable solutions to prevent the Microsoft Store from popping up on your Windows 11 PC. So, let’s take a look. 1. Run Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter Running the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter is an effective way to deal with such Microsoft Store issues on Windows. It will diagnose your system for common problems and attempt to fix them....

A slow internet connection or corrupted cache is often to blame for such issues. However, there could be other reasons behind this. Below are some effective troubleshooting tips if Facebook Messenger fails to load photos and videos on your Android or iPhone. 1. Toggle Airplane Mode Before we get to any advanced solutions, we’ll need to rule out any issues caused by intermittent internet connections. Toggling Airplane mode is a neat way to refresh your phone’s network connectdions....

So if you’re going to use Safari as your default browser, you’re going to need extensions to make your life easier. Safari has all the usual suspects like Evernote, Pocket, AdBlock etc. So I’ve decided to make this list interesting by not focusing on the obvious, but instead on extensions that solve problems specific to Safari. You’ll also find tools that will actually help you increase your productivity. 1. WasteNoTime If you work from your Mac, you know how easy it is to slip into the endless loop of Facebook and Reddit....

There could be several reasons behind this. In this post, we’ve prepared a list of solutions that should help you fix the Google Messages for Web not working issue in no time. So, let’s check them out. 1. Switch to Mobile Data (On Phone) To work, Google Messages for Web requires your phone to have an active internet connection. Therefore, the very first thing you should do is check your phone’s internet connectivity....

Let’s go through the basics before we move to advanced tricks to fix the media could not be loaded error in Safari. We will start with troubleshooting the internet connection on your iPhone and iPad. 1. Check the Internet Connection You’ll need to first confirm an active internet connection on your iPhone or iPad. The Safari browser may fail to load media if you have slow data speeds. You can run Internet speed tests on your iPhone and desktop to check the connection’s reliability....

1. Monitor Your PC’s Temperature If your PC overheating, then Windows might end up shutting itself down to prevent any damage to the internal components. You can avoid this by keeping your PC’s temperatures in check. To check GPU’s temperature, press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to launch the Task Manager. Under the Performance tab, check your GPU’s temperature. GPU temperatures below 85° Celsius (or 185° F) are considered normal....

These apps surfaced on the Play Store in the last couple of months. Each of them on this list is unique in its own ways. Need we say more? Let’s jump straight in. 1. Gbox — Toolkit for Instagram I am an avid Instagram user and have about 4-5 different apps to help me with captions, fonts, repost, image-editing, etc. At times, it becomes frustrating to juggle between different apps....

Snapchat only working on mobile or cellular data may confuse you. Sometimes, you may want to connect to a high-speed Wi-Fi for a better Snapchat experience, but the app not working on Wi-Fi may lead to a bad user experience. 1. Check Wi-Fi Network First, you need to check the Wi-Fi network on your phone. You can forget the connected Wi-Fi network and reconnect again. If your phone is connected to Wi-Fi without the internet, read our troubleshooting guide to fix the problem....

The solutions range from being as easy as changing mouse pointer to updating drivers. Try all the solutions on your HP, Lenovo, Samsung, Acer, Dell, etc., laptops, and see which one works for you. After completing each solution, restart your computer. While you try the following solutions, try to keep a wireless mouse handy. Let’s jump to the solutions right away. 1. Restart PC If the touchpad gestures are not working suddenly, the first thing that you should do is restart your computer....

Broadband and FUPs The bane of the issue with auto-playing videos is bandwidth. In India, bandwidth is still not as cheap as its Western counterparts, so the issue cannot be taken lightly. TRAI has finally reacted to an on-going discussion about how these videos can consume precious bandwidth and pushes their usage above the capped monthly limit (which is known as FUP or Fair Usage Policy in India). The issue is not limited to broadband or mobile users, it’s present across the board....

If you look around, you’ll find a lot of people using YouTube as a music service, so much so that YouTube is said to be working on a dedicated music streaming solution. They certainly do on their desktops. If that’s you or one of your friends, I’ve got good news. There’s a better way to stream music from YouTube (and just the music from YouTube videos) like a standalone music player on iPhone....

It’s no secret that one of our favorite features is the ability to use GPS for navigation whether it’s right from our wrist or via the smartphone. But the GPS is already precise. So what’s the need for dual frequency band GPS? Well, Apple attempts to increase the accuracy of GPS signals through this process. But the feature isn’t new in itself. If you have a OnePlus, Xiaomi, or even a Huwaei handset, you might already be using this feature....

YouTube app from iOS , the healthy app ecosystem of the App Store started brimming with a lot of alternative (and one official shortly after) YouTube apps. Besides the official one though, only a few YouTube apps offer a truly original experience that departs from the norm. Jasmine for iPhone is perhaps the most popular of these, especially for how different it can be from Google’s official offering. Let’s take a look at how Jasmine and the official YouTube app stack against each other....

There are several reasons behind screen mirroring not working on Android. We will start with the basics and move to advanced tricks to fix the problem. 1. Enable Screen Mirroring on Mobile You need to enable screen mirroring on your Android phone to check nearby devices to cast the display. The wording may differ from one Android phone maker to another. For example, Google calls it Screen Cast, while Samsung has added the same as ‘Smart View’ on Galaxy smartphones and tablets....

Most Android devices have a built-in Wi-Fi data-sharing feature. So if you’re using a Windows 10 laptop, it can connect to the Android phone’s network. However, it’s common to experience bugs and glitches that prevent your Windows 10 laptop from connecting to the mobile hotspot on Android. When there is an emergency or you are on the move, sharing your phone’s data connection using a mobile hotspot is a viable option....