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Today we will take a look at these features and offer possible alternatives to users who still use them. Cool Tip: Not sure whether your PC will be able to run Windows 10? Take a look at the minimum specifications laid out by Microsoft. Windows Media Center I will start with the biggest. Windows Media Center, which has been long forgotten, was once synonymous with computer DVR. It may be from the Windows XP era but it still has some loyal fans who are disappointed that Microsoft dropped it from Windows 10....

The Netflix app is overriding the brightness set on the phones. The Netflix app either turns too dark or light when a video is playing even though the brightness setting is different. For others, colors appear washed out on Netflix. Let’s see how to get back the awesome Netflix experience by fixing the brightness issue. Note: Netflix app doesn’t allow taking screenshot of the content through native Android screenshot process....

Zoom went from 10 million last December to 200 million in just four months. It’s been the default choice for many to conduct large hassle-free meetings. Of course, Zoom’s wildfire popularity has also raised concerns regarding security and privacy of data shared through video calls. There are many reasons for the software’s sky-rocketing popularity. Zoom offers easy to use interface, quick-join function, virtual background, screen sharing, screen recording, and more....

All of the efficiency enhancements that iOS 12 brings should also translate to better battery life ideally. However, there’s still a whole lot more that you can do by yourself to get even more juice out of your iPhone and iPad. Here are the tips that will help you do just that. 1. Monitor Battery Usage iOS 12 features a revamped Battery usage panel on your iPhone and iPad, which now provides detailed graphs that visually depict how the iPhone or iPad consumed battery during either the last 24 hours or the past 2 days (or 10 days on the iPad)....

Photos is one of those stock apps that could use work. With the removal of Camera Roll, which shifted focus to the confusing Moments feature in iOS 8, things only got worse. Thankfully third party apps are here to help us out in both regards. Get The Camera Roll Back With Camera Roll + The removal of Camera Roll from the Photos app caused an uproar on the internet. And for good reason....

To Apple’s defense, this is a restriction they have imposed on their devices because, being a U.S. company, they have to abide by their country’s communication regulations when creating their hardware and software, especially since it is illegal to record calls in many states of the U.S. Thankfully, the App Store always comes to the rescue in such scenarios, and this one is not an exception. In fact, there are several call recording apps on the App Store, but surprisingly only but a few of them are noteworthy....

I may have a rootkit, how do I get rid of it? If you suspect you have been infected, there are a few steps you can do. First, run a regular virus scan. The simplest ones can be removed with the most up-to-date antivirus programs. The scans can be run in safe or regular mode, however true rootkits may not show up easily. A better option is to use specialized rootkit detectors like the ones below....

OneDrive is arguably one of the best cloud storage and backup solutions for Windows computers. Its functionalities are limitless, and it is just as easy to use as it is to set up. With its usage, you’ll face some occasional glitches. A common example is the 0x8004de40 error code, which is an indication that the OneDrive app is facing some connectivity issues. If your OneDrive app displays this error, we explain three different ways to get it fixed in the paragraphs below....

A new setting in the Photos app will let you easily deal with duplicate images from the Photos app. First, we will show you how to tackle duplicates on iPhone from the native Photos app. Then, we shall move to a third-party solution to fix the issue. Before starting, ensure that your iPhone runs iOS 16 or higher to use this feature. If not, then update the iOS on your iPhone and then proceed....

There are several ways to scan and sign documents on your iPhone or iPad. You can use the default Notes app or rely on third-party apps to get the job done. Let us show you how. 1. Use the Notes App The default Notes app has a built-in scanner to scan documents on the go. You can do annotation, add arrows, and even insert a signature on a scanned document....

Reloading the Google Docs tab or restarting the browser could fix the issue. If nothing changes and Google Docs Voice Typing still doesn’t work when you restart your browser, run the recommended troubleshooting checks below. 1. Switch to Chrome If you cannot find the Voice Typing option in the Tools section of Google Docs, you’re most likely using an unsupported browser. Here’s the thing: if you aren’t using Google Chrome, you’ll miss out on some of the best features of Google Docs....

Right from the obvious –listening to songs — to other activities like listening to podcasts, news or serving as a mic for our phone call — the uses are many. On the same note, here we are presenting a list of the best earphones that you can buy under Rs. 600 in India. 1. Envent Beatz 302 If you are looking for earphones which fit snugly around your ears and provide great sound quality for a lesser price, trust the Envent Beatz 302 to take care of it....

We have covered several note-taking apps on GT earlier, and will be revisiting some of them to draw inspiration from. Of course, most of them are available on desktop, mobile platforms, and web. You will have to pick one which suits your usage and plans. Let’s begin. 1. OneNote OneNote is one of the oldest note-taking apps in the world and a solid Dropbox Paper alternative. Taking inspiration from a physical notebook, OneNote allows users to store notes logically in sections that are classified into notebooks....

Recording a 15-second video with different style elements, music, memes, and funny expressions is the latest way to share video content on the web. Browsing the catalogue on the app, you might come across a funny or unique video to share on other platforms. Following the guide below, you can easily download any video on TikTok on iPhone and send it to friends and family. We have done a similar post for downloading Tiktok videos on Android platform....

It’s 2017 and (thankfully) smartphones are no longer so ugly any more. In fact, most of them are truly stunning and crafted beautifully. Small, squint-to-see displays have been replaced by amazing OLED screens, bezels are almost history (along with the headphone jacks for few models) and the thick edges have been replaced by sleek and tapering edges. The list goes on. These changes have yielded phones that can rightly be described as stunning....

So, if you are in the market searching for monitors with at least HDMI ports, here are some of the best ones. From gaming monitors to monitors for home or office, we have tried to cover all of them. 1. Dell S Series LED-Lit Monitor 32-inch S3219D This Dell monitor sports a minimalistic design with solid built quality. For video connectivity, it provides two HDMI 1.4 connectors. There are slim bezels on the edges....

Like their conventional counterparts, you’ll be able to measure beats-per-minute and get an overall idea of your heart’s health—whether you are trying to manage your stress levels (see Calm vs. Headspace) or looking to boost your fitness levels. So if you are in the market looking for some good hybrid smartwatches with a heart rate monitor, here are the best ones. But first, Fit­bit Ver­sa 2 vs. Sam­sung Galaxy Active 2: Which smart­watch is betterHere are the best Google Fit alter­na­tives for iPhone...

So, if you want to add some real creative twist to your Instagram Stories, it’s best to rely on some third-party apps. In this post, we have compiled some of the best apps that you can use in 2020 to boost your Instagram Stories. Excited? Let’s get going! 1. Hashtag Expert for IG – Find the Right Hashtags If you are someone with a public Instagram account, you must know the importance of hashtags....

We have picked the apps that wouldn’t annoy you with “Buy the Pro Plan” prompts as soon as you launch the app. If it bothers us, we can imagine how much they would trouble you. In this post, we will talk about the seven best photo viewer apps for Windows 10. So let’s check out the options. 1. ACDSee Photo Studio ACDSee is the perfect tool to jump-start your photography workflow effortlessly....

We have compiled a list of workable solutions that should get the Command Prompt to work again on your Windows 11 computer. So, let’s begin. 1. Check Antivirus Sometimes, antivirus programs on your PC can be too cautious and end up quarantining otherwise safe files. As it turns out, Command Prompt not working can occur if those quarantined files include the files required by the Command Prompt. Thus, you can start by disabling the antivirus program temporarily on your PC to see if that gets Command Prompt to work again....