Facebook isn’t just a social network. It helps you stay in touch with your friends, keep up with the news feed, promote your business, and so much more. But no matter how popular it is, sometimes Facebook doesn’t work, and it’s not always your fault. In this article, we will help you figure out why Facebook is not working. We’ll take you through a set of easy-to-follow troubleshooting steps and provide you with the right solutions....
Does the display on your iPhone or iPad dim randomly? We’ll show you why that happens and what you can do to fix screen dimming issues on iOS and iPadOS devices. The display on an iPhone can keep dimming for several reasons. For example, it could be due to the built-in Auto-Brightness feature in iOS or a power management setting like Auto-Lock and Low Power Mode. Here are all possible ways why the iPhone display dims and how to stop that from happening....
Microsoft’s Windows Defender ensures your PC is safe from various threats. If this tool stops working, your machine becomes vulnerable to many types of viruses and malware. Here’s how to resolve problems with Defender. One common reason Defender stops working is that you’re using a third-party antivirus program. Other causes include corrupt system files, an obsolete Windows version, and more. We’ll walk you through the steps to get Defender working on your computer....
“Can you hear me?” is a common question in most, if not all video conference calls . If you use Zoom a lot for your virtual meetings, you’ve probably heard that question several times. Nothing is more frustrating than not being able to hear what the speaker or other participants are saying during a Zoom call. Worse still is if it’s your turn to speak and no one can hear you....
Talking to your baby, playing games with them, and teaching them words is essential to their mental development. However, for those times when your little one is in the car seat on your way to the store or in their playpen while you prepare their bottle, your infant’s mental growth and learning doesn’t have to stop. You can provide your baby with iPad, iPhone, or Android apps that help with their visual development, hand-eye coordination, and audio recognition including sounds and music ....
Does the Messages app on your iPhone struggle to load previous texts and attachments within chats? Indexing problems often cause that. Additionally, you might come across notifications within the app that indicate slow or stuck indexing, such as when you try to use the Search feature. Fortunately, several methods exist to fix Messages app indexing issues on the iPhone and get your conversations to load correctly again. 1. Wait Until Messages Finishes Indexing If you’re starting fresh with a new iPhone or restoring a backup after a factory reset , it’s common for the Messages app to take time to sort through your message archive....
Discord’s popularity has boomed over the past several years during its transition from being marketed as a messenger for gamers to a more general communication platform. Discord servers are perfect for websites, internet personalities, and more—they’re one of the easiest ways to build an internet community for a brand, service, or hobby. With this popularity has come a surge in the development of third-party applications, such as Discord bots . These bots have become more and more creative as Discord grows older, and some have evolved into full-fledged, text/image-based games that people can play entirely through Discord....
I recently bought my first custom gaming PC and the first thing I wanted to check after I got it was how well it benchmarked against other gaming systems. I started searching and testing out a bunch of benchmark programs for Windows, but realized quickly that only a few were good. In this article, I’m going to write about three of my favorite benchmark programs and how to use them. I’m not going to go into any details about how to improve your score in this article as that’s a completely different topic, however, it’s something you should definitely research....
The time of the gaming laptop has finally come. Gone are the days where you needed to pay twice the price of a desktop for half the performance. Modern gaming laptops have the same performance components as their desktop cousins and not nearly the price premium that you might expect. We’ve rounded up five of the best budget gaming laptops you can currently buy. “Budget” in this case means less than $1,500, but we are talking about gaming laptops here....
Today’s world of video games is much different than it was a decade ago – perhaps most notably, the prevalence of digital purchases. While the pros and cons of having a digital game library can be argued, one thing is for certain. There aren’t as many physical video games anymore. The most usual draw to building a physical game library, rather than a digital one, is the pure sense of ownership....
Boxing may be a brutal, demanding sport, but there’s something captivating about the combination of strategy and raw power it demands. The same appeal translates well into the virtual world of boxing games. So, for those of you looking to step into the virtual ring without the fear of a real-life black eye, Microsoft Xbox offers a robust selection of boxing video games that provide just as many thrills and spills....
A no signal error on your monitor is usually easy to troubleshoot. If some of the more common fixes don’t work, then it points to a likely hardware fault that you’ll need to investigate for repair or replacement. To help you deal with display issues, here are some troubleshooting tips you can try when your PC monitor has no signal. Check Your Cabling and Power This is a simple check to complete....
When the Halloween season comes along, one of the best ways to get immersed in it is by playing an excellent spooky or horror-themed game. Since horror is such a popular genre, there are many great games to pick up around Halloween. Get into the spirit with any of these Halloween video games. This article lists both scarier horror games as well as some non-violent games. There should be something everyone can enjoy....
Wearable tech keeps developing new devices that aim to simplify your daily activities. Wearable electronics are no longer just about smartwatches and fitness trackers that can measure your heart rate. The latest wearable technologies go as far as providing users with health advice, giving enhanced turn-by-turn directions, and detecting the intensity of ultraviolet rays while you’re sunbathing. featured image 1.Smart Rings One of the most basic yet useful smart wearable devices you can get this upcoming year is a smart ring....
Constant use of anything is going to lead to problems. Computers are no different, and it could be argued that humans spend more time on them, including smartphones, than anything else we do. Except maybe sleeping. This can cause, or make worse, some serious medical conditions. We’re going to first look at the health issues that can be caused or exacerbated by computer use, and at the end we’ll look at what you can do to keep these things from happening....
So, you’re here because you’re trying to open a file with an “.MDB” file extension, but don’t have a copy of Microsoft Access to reveal its mysteries. Just what is this file format and, for that matter, what’s Microsoft Access? The first question is related to the second, but let’s start with the MDB file itself. The extension is short for Microsoft DataBase and is the format that Microsoft Access used up to 2003....
If you use your computer often, you may feel tired of seeing the same Windows environment all the time. Maybe you’d like something more dynamic and pleasing to the eye. If you want to spend a little time customizing your Windows desktop, there are many options to do so. Besides a simple wallpaper change , you can also completely alter the theme of Windows 10. Depending on the theme, this can change not only your background, but the colors and icons of the Windows desktop and menus....
Discussing strategy with your friends — or just hanging out online together — is one of the key elements of the Xbox experience. If Xbox Party Chat isn’t working, there are several fixes you can try. The malfunction can often be caused by something as small as a loose cable or something as serious as a server issue on Microsoft’s end. Regardless of the cause, you can resolve most Xbox Party Chat problems with just a little bit of effort....
AirPods are super easy and fun to pair. All you need to do is open the case, hold it next to your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad, and wait for the setup animation to pop up. If you use a Mac, the process is less convenient but easy nevertheless—head to the Bluetooth settings screen and hold down the case’s Setup button. However, there are instances where your AirPods may struggle to enter pairing mode....
When you’re out and about and don’t have access to Wi-Fi, your only option to go online is via your phone’s cellular data. Sometimes, even cellular data stops working, and you’re completely disconnected from the internet. There are many reasons your Android phone’s cellular data doesn’t work. Your phone may be experiencing a software issue, your carrier has an internet connection problem, or your network settings aren’t proper. Regardless, you have various ways to fix the issue and get back online....
