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Yesterday, I bought a new iPad – the 2019 iPad Air . This doesn’t happen very often. I tend to keep my devices until they are literally on their last legs, wheezing for breath. My old device, the 2013 iPad model, was struggling to operate iOS 10 so I decided to put it out of its misery once and for all. It wasn’t until I began to think about setting the new iPad up that I realized there were a lot of things to remember to ensure a smooth transition between devices....

There’s nothing more frustrating than an iPhone that performs poorly. Your iPhone experiences slowdowns for various reasons, including too many installed apps, clogged-up storage, software problems, etc. Fortunately, you can quickly fix most of those items and speed up your iOS device. We’ll look at some of the ways to fix a slow iPhone. 1.Reboot Your iPhone When your iPhone becomes sluggish, the first thing to do is reboot your phone ....

Long gone are the days when people had a huge collection of movies sitting in their home. The majority of the world has switched to a digital-only collection, but even that requires a huge amount of space. After all, a movie can take up as much as 2 GB of storage space. If you don’t want to set up a massive in-home media server, you can just stream your films. Not sure where to stream from?...

If you really want to give your YouTube videos some proper personality, you need to integrate sound effects into your edits. The problem is that you can’t just publish any old sound effects as part of your project. You need to make sure that you have the right license to make use of a sound effect, which can be an absolute pain if you have to verify individual clips. This is why royalty-free sound effect websites are so useful....

Do you keep seeing an “Unknown USB Device (Device Descriptor Request Failed)” or “Code 43” in Windows Device Manager when connecting a pen drive, SD card, or another USB device to your PC? This troubleshooting guide shows you how to fix that. The “Unknown USB Device (Device Descriptor Request Failed)” error occurs when the operating system has trouble determining the identity of a USB device. That could be due to a fault at the hardware level with the device in question or the USB interface on your computer....

Do you see a “This message has not been downloaded from the server” error while opening new emails in Apple’s Mail app for iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad? The “This message has not been downloaded from the server” error in Mail for iOS and iPadOS can show up for several reasons. For example, it could be a random connectivity issue with the mail servers, a conflict with how the account’s been set up, or a corrupt instance of the Mail app....

Gaming keypads have always been a niche product in PC gaming. Because of their specialized features, they can help gamers take their skills to the next level in certain genres. But because they’re so niche, there aren’t many options to choose from. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the best gaming keypads currently available on the market and listing their key features and specs. We’ll also give you some tips on how to choose the best gaming keypad for your needs so that you can make an informed decision when it comes to purchasing one....

Although we’re gradually transitioning into a fully 64-bit PC world, not everyone is currently running a 64-bit version of Windows. Knowing if your Windows is 32-bit or 64-bit is important when it comes to installing some software, especially drivers. Finding out if you’re running 32-bit or 64-bit Windows isn’t difficult, though, and there are multiple ways for you to do so. In this article, let’s look at four of the most simple and easy ways to determine which version of Windows is running on your PC....

Are you tired of typing out every idea in your mind? You can use your voice to dictate your notes and documents on your device. These dictation apps for iPhone convert your voice to text on your screen in real-time. For persons living with disabilities, voice dictation apps provide accessibility features that allow them to operate their devices without much struggle. For example, if you can’t use your hands, you can speak into the dictation app and transcribe an article, proceeds of a meeting or other documents....

Playing games is probably one of the best ways to entertain yourself and to kill hours of time when you need a break. While some games are meant to be enjoyed on your own like an old classic Tetris or a highly addictive Angry Birds , others are built for two or more players . If you’re looking to combine all of those things – find a game that’s highly addictive, an all time favorite, and one that you can play with friends – try playing Scrabble online with your friends or family....

Intel has recently released their 13th-gen “Raptor Lake” processors, which means that a new range of motherboards is available. While the new processors use the same LGA1700 socket that the 12th gen CPUs used (meaning they’ll still work on Z690 motherboards), the newer Z790 motherboards promise better compatibility and more efficiency. So, if you’re looking to upgrade, here are the 5 best Z790 motherboards that you can buy right now....

The Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) feature of Windows allows you to remotely view and control remote Windows desktops. Sharing resources between your local and remote PC can be tricky, but it is possible to share your local files and folders over a remote desktop session using RDC or other remote desktop tools like TightVNC . If you’re using RDC and want to access the files and folders on your PC when you’re connected, you’ll need to configure your RDC setup....

Transparent design has become a new trend in electronics ever since Nothing gadgets blew up. The RedMagic 8 Pro that we recently reviewed also had transparent elements incorporated in its design, which definitely added something unique to the phone’s overall look. Many brands decided to jump on the bandwagon since, and Acefast is one of them. In this review, we’ll tell you about the latest true wireless earbuds by Acefast inspired by Nothing Ear (1) design....

You can also take advantage of more than 100,000 Alexa Skills to create routines and further customize your smart home and improve its functionality. How to Create an Alexa Routine Making a new routine in Alexa is simple. There are three main steps involved. Once you learn how to do them, you can set up all the Alexa routines you want. Take a look. Open the Alexa app and tap the More tab in the lower-right corner to open the menu....

The variety of items in these mystery packages, or even pallets of boxes, can range from expensive Louis Vuitton garments and expensive Apple products to cheap underwear or gift cards for Target or Starbucks. The unboxing videos are some of the most popular content on YouTube. Some eCommerce and Liquidation websites have manifestos of the packages they are reselling, and in them, they list the items, their models, and serial numbers....

The Apple File System (APFS) is the file system used with Mac devices running macOS 10.13 High Sierra and later, while the older Mac OS Extended file system is available for older versions of macOS. You can still use either file system for your hard drives and attached storage devices, with both having their own pros and cons. If you can’t decide between APFS vs. Mac OS Extended for your drive, you should consider your use case first....

Thanks to smartphones and other mobile devices with camera apps, you can take photos each time you meet or reconnect with family and friends after a long time. While you can quickly share the beautiful photos you took with your loved ones, you don’t want the whole world snooping in on the events in your life that only a select few should view. Fortunately, you can create photo albums online, upload your photos and share them with anyone on your contact list while keeping them private from random strangers....

Some people don’t think about how secure their passwords are until a hacker gets a hold of their valuable personal information. Don’t wait for that to happen. Make sure your data is securely protected and your passwords are as complex as they can be. However, coming up with a bunch of random complicated passwords can also backfire when you simply can’t remember them all. So how do you stay on top of your security and keep all your important data safe?...

Are you experiencing an issue where you can’t remove a printer from your Windows 10 or 11 PC? Chances are something is wrong with your system’s configuration. Luckily, you can tweak a few options and remove the stubborn printer from your computer. You can perform all these procedures by yourself without hiring tech assistance. Use Settings to Remove a Printer on Windows 10/11 If you use a method other than Settings to remove your printer, use the Settings app and you should have success in getting rid of your printer from your machine....

Your Chromebook will run slow if it’s been running for too long without a reboot. Low memory and storage space can also slow down its performance. Chromebooks sometimes freeze if running an outdated or buggy operating system. We recommend shutting down your Chromebook a couple of times weekly for optimum performance. Doing so refreshes ChromeOS and clears out unnecessary background processes hogging system resources. Try other troubleshooting recommendations below to speed up a slow Chromebook....