Is your Apple TV freezing or unresponsive? Do apps constantly crash or fail to open? Are features like Siri or AirPlay malfunctioning on the Apple TV ? Performing a factory reset might fix these complex issues. We recommend rebooting and updating your Apple TV before resetting it to factory settings. Power cycling your Apple TV can fix app malfunctions, remote connectivity issues , and other temporary glitches. Unplug your Apple TV’s power cord, wait 1-2 minutes, and reconnect the cable....

Factory resetting your Sony PlayStation 5 is a last-resort measure you should undertake if you’re dealing with persistent software glitches or errors that standard troubleshooting won’t fix. The procedure erases all data and settings on the console and restores the system software to its original state, similar to when you first unboxed it. This helps resolve problems due to file corruption and other underlying issues. A PS5 factory reset is also helpful if you’re selling the console and need to wipe it clean of your account information, save files, and other personal data....

Flatbed scanners have been the mainstay of image digitization for decades now. The problem is that you probably don’t have one and you almost certainly don’t have one on you all the time. Smartphone cameras today are so good that you can not only take a highly-detailed picture of a document, but probably zoom right down to the ink dots. So why are we using scanners at all any more?...

Seeing locations live on iPhone lets you meet up with people in new places easier, keep tabs on loved ones during night walks or hikes, guide people through unfamiliar areas, and much more. If the other person also uses an iPhone, you can keep track of them with Find My, Messages, and Apple Maps. If they use an Android device, you can use cross-platform apps such as Google Maps and WhatsApp to see their location....

One terrific feature of the Apple Watch is the ability to receive notifications for text messages, emails, reminders, and more. But with that comes a ding that can be bothersome and, to some, even annoying. Luckily, you can adjust the sounds and haptics for alerts on your wrist. Here’s how to set your Apple Watch to vibrate only. Adjust Your Apple Watch Sound and Haptic Settings To change how notifications alert you on the Apple Watch, start by adjusting the sounds and haptics directly or using the Watch app on your paired iPhone ....

What is Dynamic DNS you might be asking? Basically, dynamic DNS is a service provided by third-party providers whereby a constantly changing IP address given by an ISP is updated regularly and associated with a hostname given by the company. If you have a broadband Internet connection at home, you more than likely have a dynamic IP address. A dynamic IP address changes every so often, as compared to a static IP address, which never changes....

Microsoft Teams has a robust screen-sharing and presentation tool. You can share your entire desktop screen or a specific application in video calls or conference meetings. We’ll show you how to share your screen on Teams for Windows and macOS. Microsoft Teams Presenter Modes Explained Microsoft Teams has three presenter modes: Standout , Side-by-side , and Reporter . Sharing your screen with “Presenter modes” allows meeting participants to see you (the presenter) and your screen....

Everybody I know pretty much has a Netflix account. It’s pretty ridiculous if you don’t! For a small monthly fee, you get access to tons of streaming movies/TV Shows, plus you can get all the new movies via DVD or Blu-ray. Anyway, the point is not to praise Netflix, but to teach you how to get your Netflix streams onto your HDTV. Luckily, there are tons of ways to get Netflix on your TV, some of which you may already have the equipment for and not even know it!...

Your contacts aren’t just numbers and addresses; they’re loved ones, acquaintances, and business connections. Each contact’s card probably contains important stuff or sensitive information you wouldn’t want to lose. If you use Apple products inside and outside of work, you probably use Messages and FaceTime to contact family, friends, workmates or other people in your networks. One way to avoid the hassle of updating all their numbers on each new device is to sync your contacts....

Despite the growth and prominence of chat apps and mobile messaging services, we still send and receive emails every day. Email is a common form of communication in business, but also an integral part of our daily online life since most websites require email addresses to create accounts. Microsoft Outlook commands an active user base of more than 400 million people, many of whom open emails from mobile devices running Android and iOS platforms....

As a professional blogger, I take a lot of screenshots on a daily basis. Most I use and then simply delete, but there are occasions when I need to save a screenshot for some future purpose. My main note taking app these days is OneNote and naturally I like to save my screenshots in a separate notebook there. Depending on your version of OneNote and Windows, there are a couple of different ways you can get screenshots into your OneNote page....

Are you looking for a way to take breathtaking long exposure photographs using your iPhone or iPad? If you’re intrigued by the beautiful, dreamy look of long-exposure photography and want to learn how to capture stunning shots from your smartphone, we’ll show you what you need to know. In this guide, we’ll explore what long-exposure photos are and how you can use your iPhone’s native camera app to create some fantastic images....

The original iPod was released in 2001 , which is almost two decades ago. Since then, hundreds of millions of iPods have been sold. Many MP3 players had been released way before the iPod showed up though, but its debut on the market made the MP3 player a must-have device. If you’re one of the many privileged people to have owned an iPod since Apple unveiled it, you probably still have some of your favorite music collections stored there, whether or not you still use it....

Have you ever started to enter text on your Apple Watch and suddenly received a keyboard notification on your iPhone or iPad? If you’re not fond of the feature, we’ll show you how to disable the Apple Watch keyboard notification. About the Apple Watch Keyboard Notifications When you select a spot where you can type text on your Apple Watch, like in an email or text message, you’ll notice the keyboard notification on the Home or Lock screen of your iOS device....

If you’ve charged your device enough that you don’t need the battery-saver mode anymore, or if you’d just like to make your device run at its maximum capacity, it’s easy to turn off the power-saving mode on your Microsoft Windows 11, Windows 10, macOS, Android, iOS, and iPadOS devices. We’ll show you how to do that on your desktop or mobile device. Once you turn off the battery-saver mode, your device’s system functions, and installed apps can run at full capacity....

So you installed the Microsoft Launcher on your Android device and don’t care for it. It can’t just be uninstalled like other Android apps. Turn off The Microsoft Launcher first, then you can uninstall it. Turning it off isn’t as intuitive as it could be, but it is simple. What’s Microsoft Launcher? Maybe you came to this article because this is the first time you’ve heard of Microsoft Launcher. So before we go into how to turn it off, you may want to know what Microsoft Launcher is....

The three most commonly used formulas in Excel that perform simple mathematical calculations are COUNT , SUM and AVERAGE . Whether you are managing a financial budget in Excel or simply keeping track of your next vacation, you’ve probably used one of these functions before. In this article, we’re going to go through the basics of these three functions and their relevant and useful counterparts: COUNTIFS, SUMIFS and AVERAGEIFS....

In the fast-paced world of photography, capturing the perfect action shot can be challenging. Fortunately, the Burst Mode feature offers a powerful solution for iPhone photographers . Burst Mode allows you to take a rapid series of photos with just a tap of a button, ensuring that you never miss a crucial moment. In this article, we’ll delve into the ins and outs of using iPhone Burst Mode effectively to capture stunning action shots that truly stand out....

Every operating system and device has its security tools. If you use a desktop computer, you will be familiar with the wide range of firewalls, virus and malware checkers, and general security advice out there. But what about your smartphones and tablets? With more people switching to mobile computing, and more tablets being used as de-facto computers, the need for a mobile security solution becomes ever more pressing . A new solution for iOS devices has presented itself, called iVerify ....

Google Maps is one of the best-known navigational apps in use today. People use it mostly for driving directions, but also to find hiking trails, local businesses, and much more. There are plenty of Google Maps alternatives but none of them enjoy the same popularity. One of the most useful features available is the ability to program multiple stops in Google Maps. You can access this feature from various places in the app....