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Check Your Smartphone’s Internet Connection In this case, check and fix your phone’s internet connection problems. You can launch a web browser and try to load a site to check if your connection is active. If your connection is faulty, try to resolve the problem by rejoining your wireless network, restarting your router, or contacting your internet service provider (ISP). Check if Facebook’s Servers Are Down In this case, check if Facebook is currently down using a site like Downdetector ....

Windows Explorer has a long history of stability issues, and the “File Explorer” rebranding in recent Windows iterations did little to improve things. So, it’s not uncommon to encounter random freezes and crashes with accompanying error messages such as “Windows Explorer is not responding” and “Windows Explorer has stopped working” when interacting with the file system on a PC. Most complications with Windows Explorer or File Explorer are one-off instances that only show up while the operating system is under stress....

We have all heard of the Blue Screen of Death ( BSOD ), but have you heard of its twin brother from the Windows Insider Program: the Green Screen of Death? There is such a thing as a Green Screen of Death (GSOD for short), and in a way, it is the same error as BSOD. In this article, you will learn what causes the GSOD and how to fix it, or at least mitigate it, so your work is not interrupted....

Xbox Cloud Gaming Adds Keyboard and Mouse Compatibility Yes, if you’ve longed to play Xbox Cloud Gaming with keyboard and mouse, you’re in luck. As per Microsoft Flight Simulator Head Jorg Neumann, these peripherals should start working with the service soon. This news comes from a 90-minute developer Q&A on the official MFS YouTube channel . Asked about whether the Xbox Cloud Gaming version of the game could support mouse and keyboard in the future, his outlook was bright:...

You fire up your Xbox, ready to dive into the latest quest on Starfield or score that decisive goal in FIFA. Your Xbox controller turns on but doesn’t work. Here are several troubleshooting steps to get you going again. 1. Check the Controller’s Batteries Have you checked your controller’s batteries? While it may seem like a no-brainer, you’d be surprised how often gamers overlook this simple step. If you’re using regular AA batteries, make sure they’re fresh....

Every year, YouTube releases a major update introducing new features to the video-sharing platform. According to YouTube, this year’s update comes with over two dozen features and improvements directly informed by users’ feedback. These features include visual improvements and functional enhancements to the YouTube app for mobile, web, and TV. First on the list is Sleep Timer. Previously restricted to Premium members , Sleep Timer is now available for all YouTube users....

GitHub is an online hosting service for mostly computer code with version control. Think about Github as a cloud-based development service for code and other similar types of files. Github boasts over 30 million users who are all sharing, developing and working together to build tomorrow’s software. It hosts source code projects in different programming languages and keeps tracks of every iteration and every change. Also, everyone on your team can work together on the same projects from anywhere in the world....

Starting Safari 13, Apple changed how ad blocking extensions work. They no longer play an active role, but instead provide ‘rules’ that the browser then uses to block ads and trackers all by itself. From a security standpoint, that is ideal since content blockers can’t see your browsing activity. But they aren’t as versatile compared to how things were before. To make matters worse, most up-to-date ad blockers on the Mac App Store require an upfront payment or come with in-app purchases for basic content blocking features, which is unacceptable....

Running the latest system software version on your PlayStation 5 is crucial for a smooth and hassle-free gaming experience. Because of that, the console automatically checks for new updates, informs you about new releases, and even installs them when you aren’t playing. However, if automatic updates aren’t enabled on your PS5 or the console fails to notify you about new system software releases (yes, that happens), you need to take matters into your own hands....

A smart security camera can alert you to motion, trigger smart home routines, and in some cases even contact the authorities for you when suspicious activity is detected. As people spend more time at home than ever before (and with online shopping more prevalent than ever before), there is more demand for smart security cameras. These home security cameras can help protect your online shopping deliveries and give you a 24/7 view into what’s going on around your home....

When John Warnock, co-founder of Adobe, developed the Portable Document Format (PDF), he wanted to make it easier for people to distribute documents without the need to print them. Surprisingly, it didn’t turn out to be very user-friendly. Not only were the files large in size, but the format didn’t support external hyperlinks and could only be viewed with a special PDF viewer . Over time, functional improvements were included in various versions of the PDF file format that made it easier to work with....

Netflix is one of the biggest and most popular streaming services on the web. Its content can be played at a variety of quality levels, but watching 4K content isn’t as simple as having a TV that can display it at 4K. You also need the bandwidth on your home network and from your Internet connection. There are multiple settings you can change on Netflix to improve the quality of your playback....

You may have seen people using fonts on their iPhones that you don’t have. How can this be done? Anyone can actually use different fonts on the iPhone, all that you need is to download a font app that provides your iPhone with font keyboards. You can then use these additional keyboards with new fonts wherever you would normally type things, whether it’s in a text message, social media bio or post, or in your Notes app....

It’s not unusual for laptop fans to break down over time. And if ignored, the damage to your computer can be catastrophic. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to improve or fix the problem outright. In this post, we’ll show you some of the ways you can get your laptop fan working like normal. Fix Noisy Fans A noisy fan means your laptop is being pushed to its limits. Usually by a program that’s taxing on your onboard RAM....

Keyboards aren’t the only cause of carpal tunnel syndrome and other repetitive strain injuries (RSIs). The computer mouse is just as much to blame. One of the best ways to prevent RSIs is to use an ergonomic mouse. Employers and health and safety committees are realizing this, so you may be able to get one at work. The variety available today means there are affordable mice for home and even ergonomic designs for gamers....

There is no such thing as a BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) error that isn’t scary. Still, “critical structure corruption” has to be one of the most scary-sounding errors we know of. Don’t panic! While this fatal error can indicate a serious problem, it’s not as if your computer is going to suddenly go up in flames. Take a deep breath and work through the various troubleshooting options below. What Is a Fatal Error (BSOD)?...

If you’re planning to sell your Mac, you probably don’t want the buyer to have access to your data and information available on your machine. Therefore, you’ll need to get rid of your data stored on your Mac before you give it away. This erase procedure includes removing your data from your Mac and ensuring all of your accounts are completely deauthorized. This way, the new owner of your Mac won’t have access to any of your data and they won’t be able to restore anything either....

Android Screen Time is part of Google’s Family Link service, which helps you limit the amount of time kids spend on their gadgets. Plus, it also helps you keep track of what your kids are doing , to ensure that they only access appropriate content and use child-friendly apps. The feature is fairly basic, but once you set it up, you can see what apps they access and how much time they spend on each....

Although your Apple Watch’s Walkie-Talkie provides a quick and easy way to communicate with fellow watchOS users, it’s not immune to occasional hiccups. Issues ranging from connectivity errors and technical glitches to misconfigured settings can stop the feature from functioning correctly. If you’re experiencing difficulties with Walkie-Talkie on Apple Watch, be it opening the app or chatting with friends, this troubleshooting guide offers a range of solutions to work your way through....

Astroneer has seven planets for you to explore, all of which you’ll want to visit at some point. That’s why it’s worth knowing the essentials of what to bring to a new planet, instead of figuring it out by trial and error. Trust us, there’s nothing worse than arriving at your destination and realizing you forgot a vital item, forcing you to restart your journey. But if you follow this guide, you won’t have to worry about that because we’ll show you exactly what you’ll need to set up shop on a new planet....