While Xbox reigns to work as a controller with Windows, there are plenty of PS4 owners who struggle to use their Dual Shock controller with Windows. There are two basic ways to connect a PS4 controller to a computer: wirelessly (via Bluetooth) or using a USB cable. If you are unable to play games using a PS4 controller because your computer fails to recognize it, you should check out the solutions detailed in this guide....
A few days back, my nephew refused to finish his dinner until he was allowed to play his favorite game. Tricky situation, eh? As a parent, you don’t want to ruin their innocence with violent, adult or abusive content. At the same time, you can’t stop them from using smartphones to access YouTube, social media or play games. While it is becoming increasingly harder to prevent kids from getting addicted to the phones, there are ways to set parental controls in Android to protect them from harmful content....
Father’s day is around the corner. If your father loves fishing, long drives, and camping in the wild, Father’s Day is the perfect time to get him a cool portable solar generator from Bluetti. These solar generators provide clean and green energy, and help drive essential electronic items like fridges, laptops, fans, and coffee machines. More importantly, these solar generators are the perfect backup during long and sudden power cuts....
Though the error is mostly associated with problematic apps, there are times that a SIM card can cause it. For example, a dirty or defective SIM card can result in most system applications being unavailable. Additionally, specific apps like the SIM toolkit are more prone to this application error. 1. Wait For the Server to Clear the Error If the error occurs after restarting your device, it means that some background applications may still be unavailable....
The first obvious concern is whether it was created by someone else on your computer – that’s normal if you share your PC. However, there are several reasons that may lead to this problem. We have compiled a list of effective troubleshooting tips that will help. 1. Use an Administrator Account A lack of proper permissions is one of the most common reasons you can’t change the read-only attribute of a folder....
The issue is most common in the Outlook Windows app. When you open an email, all you see is broken image previews. Although the practice is implemented to secure your PC, blocking images from trusted sources doesn’t make sense. Let’s troubleshoot it. 1. Outlook Windows App There are two ways to open images in the Outlook Windows app. First, you can individually download images for an email or make a tweak from Outlook settings to download images for all emails automatically....
After Xender’s rise in popularity, Google added an option to share files seamlessly in the Files Go app. We have also seen many file managers integrating the file-sharing function to offer more to the users. In this post, we will talk about the five best Xender alternatives for iPhone and Android. They will include some cross-platform options as well as apps exclusive to iOS or Android OS. 1. Zapya Zapya is Xender’s closest rival in terms of look and functionality....
The days where you’d need to call a travel agent or go directly to an airline’s website for the best deals are long gone. Now, you can do everything from the comfort of that device you carry around in your pocket. Without further ado, here are the six best flight booking apps for your iPhone. 1. Skyscanner Skyscanner is a favorite amongst savvy frequent travelers, and it’s not hard to see why....
While talking about genres, gaming on Android has evolved beyond any convention. One of the most popular genres is the endless category. These games practically have no end, as the name suggests, and one can play them for hours. However, just being endless is not enough to become a great game and the reason why people are getting hooked on is the level of difficulty they offers that really tests your skills....
There can be several reasons behind this. In this article, we’ll share some troubleshooting tips you can try if the background apps permissions option is missing from your Windows 11 computer. So, let’s get right to it. 1. Configure Background App Permissions via Battery Settings (For Laptops) You can manage background app permissions in various ways in Windows 11. So if the usual method does not work, you can access background app permissions through Power and Battery settings on Windows....
Bluetooth on Windows 11 can be finicky at times. If you’re annoyed by the sudden disconnection of your Bluetooth devices, here are some fixes you can use to keep Bluetooth from turning off automatically on Windows 11. 1. Toggle the Airplane Mode Toggling the airplane mode in Windows is a neat way to refresh your PC’s wireless connections, including Bluetooth. This often takes care of minor connectivity issues on Windows....
If you’re having trouble using the picture-in-picture mode in Netflix, YouTube, VLC, and others, you’ve come to the right place. This post contains the fixes for the picture-in-picture mode not working on your Android. 1. Allow Apps to Create a Picture-In-Picture Window Apps on Android require special permissions to create a picture-in-picture window. To start, you need to ensure that your preferred apps have the required permission to use this feature....
Alexa speaker keeps cutting out can leave you with a bad taste. You can’t enjoy your favorite Spotify or YouTube Music playlists on Echo. You can’t properly hear Alexa commands, either. Let’s fix the problem once and for all. 1. Check the Internet Connection Step 1: Download the Alexa app on your Android or iPhone. Download Alexa on Android Download Alexa on iPhone Step 3: Head to the ‘Devices’ tab....
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 audio issues on the admin side can interrupt the ongoing Google Meet meeting. Something that’s not ideal for the overall software experience. There can be many reasons behind the behavior. 1. Check Audio Before Meeting Google Meet allows you to check the audio and video before joining a meeting. You can tap on the Check audio and video option and select the default PC/Mac speakers for a smooth meeting....
There could be several reasons, ranging from a lack of relevant app permissions to outdated cache data. In any case, the troubleshooting tips listed below should help you resolve the issue in no time. So, let’s take a look at them. 1. Verify Auto Update Settings in Microsoft Store If Microsoft Store is failing to update your apps automatically, the very first thing you should do is verify the auto-update settings in the Microsoft Store app....
Whether it’s one of the add-ons on your browser or the existing cache data that’s interfering with the video playback, this guide will take you through all the possible solutions to fix the videos not playing issue in Firefox. So, let’s start. 1. Try Incognito Mode Open the website you’re trying to access in an incognito window. This loads the website without any add-ons, cache, cookies, or browsing data and help verify if one them causes the issue....
When Wi-Fi is greyed out on Mac, your Mac is as good as playing locally saved content only. That means you can’t send messages, emails, or browse the web. You can troubleshoot that problem using the methods below. 1. Restart Mac Restarting your Mac is an effective way to fix glitches like high memory usage, Mac display not working after waking up, Mac freezing, Wi-Fi greyed out, and more. It’s a tried and tested method to troubleshoot network problems....
The solutions range from reinstalling and renaming Chrome to changing Chrome’s compatibility settings. Sometimes, even Windows 10 is responsible for the issue, and that’s why the last two fixes focus on that. Let’s check all the solutions in detail. 1. Restart Computer If this is the first time that Chrome didn’t open on your computer, don’t worry. Just restart your PC. Hopefully, Chrome will open after rebooting your computer....
Some new features are those that aren’t easily recognizable at first, so we’ll take a look at a few of those. Others, like some of the keyboard shortcuts, are the same for the previous Windows 8 version but are still very applicable and useful for the average user. While reading this post, think about when you might use these tips to make Windows 8.1 easier for you to work with throughout the day....
