If your Apple Watch’s storage is close to full capacity, you’ll encounter difficulties adding or syncing new content. Other potential issues will be system slowdowns, unresponsive apps , and failing software updates . Thankfully, there are several ways to reclaim space on a watchOS device. This guide will walk you through pinpointing large apps, uninstalling those you don’t use, regulating your photo storage, clearing the system cache, and other useful tips....

Note: The instructions and recommendations in this tutorial apply to all Amazon Fire TV models— Fire TV Stick, Firestick Lite , etc. How to (Force) Close Apps on Your Fire TV You should only force-close an application when it’s glitching, unresponsive, or affecting your Fire TV’s performance. Select the Settings / Gear icon in the top-right corner of your Fire TV home screen and choose Applications . Select Manage Installed Applications ....

Although there are several ways to access your Windows computer if you forget your password , using a “Password Reset Disk” is by far the fastest. If you fear that you may someday forget your PC’s password, we recommend creating a password reset disk immediately. Compared to other password reset methods (security questions, for example), a password reset disk is easier to create and way more secure. In this guide, we’ll explain pretty much everything you need to know about creating and using a password reset disk on a Windows computer....

Is dirt or gunk stuck on your Chromebook’s touchpad? Disabling the touchpad before giving it a quick wipe-down is a good idea. You might also want to disable your touchpad if it’s malfunctioning or you use an external (USB or Bluetooth) mouse. This tutorial covers different ways to disable and enable the touchpad on a Chromebook. Enable/Disable Touchpad Through Chrome Flags An experimental Chrome Flag feature allows you to disable your Chromebook’s touchpad and keyboard....

Fed up with the constant eye strain bright white screens give you? With this guide, you’ll be able to enable dark mode everywhere on Windows 10 to remove eye strain. From the operating system UI to the productivity apps you use like Office, to the websites you browse. This guide will remove every inch of blank white space on your screen. Keep in mind that there may be some sacrifices you’ll need to make so that you can achieve full 100% dark mode....

Did you know that all Teams chat history is recorded? Not just in the workplace but in the personal version too. But can you turn off or disable chat history in Microsoft Teams ? If so, how can you turn Teams chat history off or turn it on again? The short answer is maybe you can disable Microsoft Teams chat history with a workaround, and maybe you can delete your chat history too....

MP4 video files are widely used for videos. If you’ve just finished editing a video in Adobe Premiere Pro, you may want to export it in this format. Exporting a video in Premiere Pro to MP4 or any other format may seem a bit overwhelming at first, but it’s actually pretty easy to export a video in Premiere Pro in any format you prefer. Just follow the steps, and you’ll have your video exported to MP4 in no time in the best quality possible with or without Premiere Pro filter presets....

If you’ve used Google Chrome for a while, then chances are you’ve built up a sizable library of bookmarks that you just can’t afford to lose. So if you’re planning to switch devices, set up a new browser profile, or reinstall Chrome from scratch, you must export them beforehand. That allows you to import the data at a later time. You’re probably using a Google Account to sync browsing data to the Google servers in real-time....

Yesterday, I wrote about controlling a WeMo switch using Alexa and today I wanted to write about how you can export the energy usage data from a WeMo Insight switch to Excel. The WeMo Insight switch generates a lot of detailed information that is really useful if you’re trying to figure out how much energy certain devices or appliances are using in your home or office. Even though the app data is great, you can export 45 days’ worth of far more detailed data to Excel and then do whatever you like with it: create charts and graphs showing which days the most energy is being used, how many hours the device is in standby mode vs on, etc....

Factory resetting your Samsung Galaxy Watch is an excellent way to troubleshoot recurring performance issues or glitches. Samsung also recommends resetting your Galaxy Watch before selling or giving it away. Resetting Samsung Galaxy Watches to factory default is straightforward, but the steps may vary depending on your watch model and software version. This tutorial covers different ways to factory reset all Samsung Galaxy Watch models. Resetting your Galaxy Watch to factory default erases everything on the watch—apps, personal information, health data, etc....

Each of the devices connected to your network has an IP address assigned to it. This includes your wireless access point as well and it has its own IP address assigned to it. Sometimes, you may need to access this IP to do certain things like changing your network configuration, setting up a new WiFi password, and so on. Unless you’ve noted down this IP address somewhere which in most cases is very unlikely, you’ll want to use one of the several ways to find the IP address of your wireless access point on your computers....

When an incredible moment happens in a game, the easiest way to preserve it is to share it with your friends by snapping a screenshot (if you aren’t streaming, anyway). Taking a screenshot is easy, but you might struggle to find where the shot is saved if you use Steam’s built-in tool. You can find and change the location of Steam’s screenshot folder to any folder you want and make it easier to access....

Activating iMessage on Apple devices is usually a walk in the park. In fact, the activation happens automatically in the background with no input from the user. However, there are times when iMessage activation fails, thereby rendering the messaging service unusable. When your Apple device can’t activate iMessage, you’ll find error messages like “Waiting for activation,” “Activation unsuccessful,” “An error occurred during activation,” etc. We highlight factors responsible for iMessage activation failure on iPhones and their respective fixes....

Do you see a volume icon with a red x-shaped symbol on the system tray in Windows 10? If you place your cursor over it, you should also see a “No Audio Output Device is installed” error notification. That typically happens when your computer fails to detect an audio device due to corrupt, outdated, or incompatible audio drivers. To make things worse, you will experience no sound at all until you resolve the issue....

Recently, a friend of mine tried to install a program on his Windows machine and the computer gave the blue screen of death error. After he restarted his computer, he tried to run a different program and he got the following message: The Windows Installer service could not be accessed. This can occur if the Windows Installer is not correctly installed. If you are getting this error in Windows, here are a few things you can try to fix it!...

Does your PC say, “This app can’t run on your PC” when you attempt to open an app ? That’s most likely because the app is incompatible with your PC. However, there could be other reasons, too. Luckily, you can apply a few fixes to your PC and resolve the error. Run the App as an Admin Permission issues are common reasons an app won’t open or function the way it should....

Windows 10 updates have a reputation for taking ages to download and install. As if that wasn’t bad enough, some updates also end up getting stuck during the final stages. When that happens, you’ll likely see the “Getting Windows ready” screen spin over and over endlessly. Usually, the “Getting Windows ready” stuck issue occurs when an update glitches out for no good reason. But sometimes, the problem ends up being severe, with file corruption playing a significant role....

INST-14-1603 is a fatal error code that appears during the final stages of installing the EA App on Windows 10 and 11. Several factors, such as technical glitches, insufficient permissions, and corrupted system files, can trigger it. Given how crucial the EA App is when it comes to launching, updating, and organizing your EA video game library, it’s essential that you resolve error INST-14-1603 and get the application up and running as soon as possible....

Does Instagram display a “Couldn’t refresh feed” error when you open the app’s home page? This tutorial explains why that happens and highlights several ways to fix Instagram’s couldn’t refresh feed issue (on Android and iOS). Why Instagram Couldn’t Refresh Feed Instagram displays the “Couldn’t refresh feed” error message when it fails to fetch new content. That usually happens due to a poor internet connection, but it could also be because the platform’s servers are experiencing downtime....

Microsoft Excel is an indispensable tool—if it’s working properly. If you encounter the document not saved error in Excel, you’re left in a situation where your important data is at risk. The error itself is self-explanatory, but troubleshooting the cause behind it can be difficult. Thankfully, there are several solutions that can help you resolve this issue and protect your hard work. What Causes a Document Not Saved Error in Microsoft Excel?...