If there is one file format which I love, it’s PDF. Don’t ask me why as I can’t really explain it. Maybe it’s the file’s robustness, its various features, how you never really seem to have problems with it. It’s a solid file standard which you know you can always rely on. For really advanced features such as editing, signing, certain encryption features, and so on, spending money on the professional Adobe software is required....
FaceTime is one of the best features available to Mac users, enabling high-quality video calls between users with just a few clicks. While other services also offer video calling, FaceTime is the default option for Mac users. Apple’s stance on privacy also makes users more enthusiastic about FaceTime than they might be about other options. One of the lesser-known features of FaceTime is the ability to make group FaceTime calls. FaceTime can support calls with up to 32 users, although it will only show 4 to 9 video tiles at a given time....
There are many times when certain words in your document require smaller letters at the top (superscript) or the bottom (subscript) if the line of text. This is especially common for mathematical text, chemical formulas, or something as simple as dates. In Google Docs, there are three ways you can do subscript and superscript in Google Docs. One is using the menu system, the other is by using keyboard shortcuts, and the last is using the special characters chart....
The Windows Notepad is a versatile text editor included in every version of Windows. You can use it for basic tasks such as note-taking and list-making, or more advanced tasks such as creating a batch file to automate commands on your computer. At times, you might write something important in Notepad that requires extra security. Encrypting your Notepad text file is the best option to increase your security. So, here’s how you encrypt and decrypt a text file in Windows 10....
If you’re struggling to keep track of important birthdays for friends and family, you need to get organized. An old school calendar (or even a Google calendar notification) could remind you when to send a card or purchase a special gift, but there are other ways you can keep track, including using your Facebook profile. Facebook users often leave their birthdays visible on their profile, allowing other users to wish them a happy birthday when the day comes (unless they’ve bumped up their privacy settings)....
Although AirPods work well with Android smartphones, you can’t expect the same level of convenience and customization you get when you use them with Apple’s own ecosystem of products. The same applies if you misplace or lose your wireless earbuds or headphones—there’s just no quick and easy way to find them. Unlike on an iPhone, iPad, or MacBook, you can’t use the Find My app to locate missing AirPods on Android....
TikTok videos are based on catchy tunes. After all, half the videos on there wouldn’t be as amusing were it not for the background audio. There’s something appealing about watching a dog dance to a song. But, on the other hand, it can be tough to find what the song or audio is. It’s essential to know for a few reasons. One, maybe you liked the song. Secondly, if you’re a TikTok creator, using popular or trending audio can help your video go viral versus loitering near the bottom of the playlist....
If you’re experiencing frequent connection drops or not getting the speeds you expect, your router may be using a congested Wi-Fi channel. A crowded channel doesn’t allow the Wi-Fi signals to move smoothly, and this causes issues with your connection. Luckily, there are ways to find the best Wi-Fi channel in your area and get your router to use that channel. This way, your router uses the most efficient channel to pass the signals and improve your connection....
An “err_address_unreachable” error in Google Chrome indicates that you can’t reach the site you want to visit. This error usually appears when you try to visit a non-existent site. But sometimes, you may see the error even when attempting to load a valid website. In that case, your browser may be experiencing an issue where it can’t find the website. You can try rebooting your router, disabling your antivirus, and changing your DNS server to potentially fix the problem ....
No one enjoys facing the BSOD, or the blue screen of death, but it’s a part of life for Windows users. It happens when the system faces a glitch it doesn’t know how to handle, and the system shuts down. The “DPC watchdog violation” BSOD is a good example of this. The good news is that it can be fixed, and without too much difficulty or technical know-how required. Modern blue screen of death BSOD error Installation new software and hardware problem virus emulation virtual machine video register System Crash Report Background Vector Illustration...
Discord’s notification issues are rare, but when they occur, they make you miss out on some of the important activities happening on the platform. If you’ve found yourself in a similar situation where you don’t get timely Discord notifications, you can try a few things to troubleshoot the issue. You can try changing your Discord status, disable your PC’s feature that blocks all notifications, and even reinstall the Discord client. Here are all the ways you can make the app deliver alerts on time on your computer....
The iPhone’s Mail app generally works well with most email service providers. But several reasons—such as conflicting system settings, software-related issues, and differences in email protocols—can prevent it from updating your mailboxes. So if you have any problems with the email not updating in Mail on iPhone, the solutions and suggestions below should help you fix that. Perform a Manual Refresh Have you tried refreshing Mail on your iPhone? Just drag your finger down the screen and release it once you see a spinning wheel....
Mozilla Firefox has been around for almost two decades, with numerous stability and performance enhancements. However, it’s still not uncommon to encounter instances with the browser freezing right after launch, during routine use, or while performing specific activities. If you’re having trouble with Firefox not responding on your PC or Mac, go through the fixes below to troubleshoot and resolve the issue. Restart Firefox If Firefox just froze on your PC or Mac, try force-quitting and relaunching it....
The search feature in Outlook can be a lifesaver, saving you from having to scroll through hundreds of emails to find something. But, what happens when Outlook search stops working? In this article, we’ll show you nine ways to fix Outlook search. We’ll start with the easiest and most likely fix, so try these solutions in the order in which they’re listed. Note: There are several versions of Outlook, and we’ll try to cover as many as possible wherever the process varies between versions....
Can’t see the local music files you’ve added to Spotify on your Windows PC? If so, chances are good that the option that displays these files is disabled. We’ll show you how to enable that option as well as other ways to fix the problem. Other reasons your local files don’t show up in Spotify include your files aren’t in a supported file format, Spotify’s cache has been corrupted, your firewall is blocking the app’s access to your files, and more....
If you’re a Twitch viewer and you prefer to watch your favorite streamers in Google Chrome, then you may have encountered the Twitch “error 2000” network issue. Error 2000 on Twitch usually appears when the Twitch servers cannot securely make a connection, preventing you from seeing a live stream or video. While uncommon, an error 2000 on Twitch is quickly resolved with a few common fixes. To help you figure out how to fix Twitch error 2000 in Google Chrome, here’s what you’ll need to do....
For many people, missing a WhatsApp notification means missing a personal or professional opportunity. There are various reasons why WhatsApp notifications may not be working. It’s possible your internet connection isn’t working as it should, or there’s an issue with WhatsApp’s notification settings. Regardless, your priority should be to get the WhatsApp notifications back up and running as soon as possible. That’s what this guide will help you with. Make Sure Your Internet Works to Get WhatsApp Notifications WhatsApp needs internet connectivity to receive new messages and send you notifications....
Lightweight and cheap, Google Chromebooks offer a great, low-barrier alternative to a full-powered Windows laptop. With access to Google Docs and Android apps, Chromebooks have plenty of uses, whether it’s for work or for fun. Before you buy, however, you can try the Chromebook experience to see whether it’s right for you. It’s entirely possible to try the Chromebook experience as a virtual machine in VMWare. Technically, you’ll need to use Chromium OS, the open-source alternative to Chrome OS....
Do you want to switch to Linux but don’t want to lose your favorite Windows apps? Now you can have the best of both worlds. Linux knows how to handle most species of Windows software and with a few tweaks can run just about anything you throw at it. If you are not interested in dual-booting (having both systems in your computer) or you just want to experiment with the kinds of capabilities that Linux has for running Windows software, this article will give you a good overview of what you need to know....
Google Calendar is not available on the App Store for the Apple Watch. If you’re coming in from an Android smartphone or just find Google Calendar better than Apple Calendar, that probably surprises you. You can still receive, add, and manage Google Calendar events on your watchOS device. You just need to sync Google Calendar to the native iPhone Calendar app. Note : The following workaround requires your Apple Watch’s paired iPhone....
