If you’re facing issues putting your Mac into sleep mode, you likely have some items interfering with the sleep procedure. There are a few things you can do to find those interfering items. Once found, you can have those items removed or stopped from running on your Mac. These items could be anything on your machine. It could be a print job stuck in the queue, a Bluetooth device constantly trying to wake up your machine, or a misconfigured file....
Media Creation Tool’s 0x80072f8f – 0x20000 error prevents you from launching the tool and creating your bootable Windows drive. Many items can lead the Media Creation tool or your system to report this error. Your tool may be lacking the required permissions to run, or your computer may have a system issue. Regardless, we’ll show you how to fix this problem on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC. If you’re curious to know what’s causing Media Creation Tool not to run, some reasons are that your computer isn’t compatible with the operating system you want to install, your antivirus program has blocked your access to the tool, your disk doesn’t have enough free space to accommodate the tool’s downloaded files, and more....
When you’ve settled down for a relaxing evening with your Apple TV, the last thing you want is audio sync issues. Unfortunately, this disparity between video and audio is a common problem that can frustrate even the savviest tech guru. So, if everything feels like watching an old dubbed Kung-Fu movie, it’s time to put on your detective cap and track down why there seems to be a delay in your audio setup....
Whether you use Instagram to stay in touch with your friends or follow your favorite celebrities, you want to keep your app notifications active, so you don’t miss out on any updates. Unfortunately, Instagram sometimes fails to deliver notifications on time. If you’re experiencing this issue where Instagram notifications are not working on your iPhone or Android phone, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll show you several ways to fix the underlying problems on your phone so your notifications start working as usual....
If your Samsung or other Android device hits you with an “Invalid SIM Card” error, you’re probably having a bad day, unable to make calls or access the internet. <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.online-tech-tips.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/how-to-fix-the-invalid-sim-card-error-on-android-1-compressed.jpeg" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“How to Fix the “Invalid SIM Card” Error on Android image - 1”> 1. Reboot Your Android Phone When confronted with this error on your Android device, the first line of defense is a simple reboot. Powering off and restarting can often clear minor glitches that cause this and other similar errors....
Mozilla Firefox’s “pr_end_of_file_error” error occurs when your browser has an SSL security issue. Usually, items like proxies and VPNs are the causes of this problem. You can follow a few easy methods to get around this problem in your favorite web browser. Here’s how. Firefox can display the above error because your browser profile is corrupt, your antivirus has detected Firefox as a malicious item, Firefox’s DNS over HTTPS option is enabled, or other reasons....
If you open Discord and see a black screen , the app is experiencing issues loading content. There are many reasons this happens, some of which are related to your system settings. One quick way to possibly resolve the problem is to close and restart Discord. However, if you’ve got no results, try a few advanced solutions, as explained below. 1.Update Discord Like all other apps, you should keep Discord updated to have all the latest bug patches and features....
Updating your Mac is essential if you want a long and happy life for your computer. Luckily, most of those processes are automatized on Mac and you don’t have to worry about installing updates . However, if something goes wrong, you’ll get a “macOS could not be installed on your computer” error message, and that’s something that you should worry about. This error can be caused by a few different issues....
When your Excel workbook has multiple sheets identical in layout and structure, you can streamline your work by grouping similar sheets. To be more specific, once you learn how to group worksheets in Excel, you can apply a change to corresponding cells in all the grouped sheets by changing just one of the grouped sheets. For instance, if you change the row height and width for one sheet, it will change for the grouped sheets as well....
Social media can be extremely addictive. Since people only post the “polished” content, most of the things you see are either unrealistically positive or aim to get an emotional reaction from you. Instagramers are especially guilty of that. However, if you aren’t one of the Instagram influencers and don’t care about the metrics, you can use a new feature and hide Instagram likes from your profile. Why Hide Likes and Views on Instagram Instagram isn’t about likes and views....
Highlighting a cell, text, or part of text in a cell is the best way to draw attention to your data in Google Sheets. You can highlight text to make a reminder or to organize your data in a more readable manner. But Google Sheets lacks the highlight tool available in Google Docs. So we’ll show you several different ways to do it. You can opt for manual highlighting by changing the cell’s background or text color....
Zoom already has some great technology in place to set up and customize your own profile. One such feature allows you to place a custom Zoom background, even if you don’t have a green screen. The virtual background feature is easy to set up, but you’ll want to follow some tips to make sure it works as intended. If you do have a green screen, using a custom Zoom background will be better, but you can make do without one....
If you don’t want to rely on your carrier’s cellular network to make and receive calls or text messages, WiFi calling is a great solution. You could use free calling apps to make unlimited calls or send free texts, but these still require your phone service provider as the middleman. WiFi calling helps you achieve high-quality calls especially when you’re working remotely and need to communicate with your team. If you have strong WiFi network coverage, you can even use HD (High Definition) Voice over a cloud phone system and enjoy clearer, crisper call quality when chatting with family or friends....
There are many hidden iMessage features that not too many people know about, one of which is the “Mentions” feature. In a group conversation, you can grab the attention of a particular person by mentioning them in your text. Mentioning people in an iMessage group chat comes with several benefits. For one, the recipient gets notified about the message, even if they muted the group chat. It also ensures that group members never miss out on individual-specific information in the endless stream of generic messages....
Wish you could record a conversation with a loved one or a friend? What about capturing a group meeting with your boss or teammates? In FaceTime, you can record calls directly in the app and save them for later. FaceTime is a chat app that lets you communicate with family, friends, or colleagues whether they’re in your location or scattered around the world. If you have an iOS device or Mac computer, you can stay in touch with others and record video chats with clear audio to listen to or view later, just in case you missed something that was shared or want to take some notes....
Recording a hosted Zoom meeting is useful for those who couldn’t attend the meeting live. It’s also helpful to be able to refer to a section of a video later or watch it again. There are two types of Zoom meeting recordings: Cloud Recordings and Local Recordings. Local Recording Videos can also be uploaded to streaming services such as Vimeo and YouTube. iOS and Android devices can’t record local Zoom meetings....
Facebook isn’t everyone’s go-to social network as it once used to be. Still you probably have pictures, contacts, and information on your profile that you wouldn’t want to lose access to. Being locked out of your Facebook account can cause some serious damage even to those who don’t use the platform on a daily basis. While Facebook is constantly improving their security features, your account can still get hacked. If you ever notice any suspicious activity coming from your Facebook account or simply can’t log into it , act quick....
Previously, I wrote an article on how to reduce the size of an image file using the built-in email option in Explorer or by using a desktop program called Image Resizer for Windows. These are good options, but there are several other ways to go about optimizing an image. Also, a lot of websites will tell you to use Paint, but I have found it’s not a good method because the images look way worse....
Snapchat’s algorithm assigns the “best friend” status. You can’t choose, add, or remove best friends at your discretion. However, there are workarounds for getting someone off your best friend list on the social media app. This tutorial covers everything you need to know about removing best friends on the Snapchat app for Android and iOS. Snapchat adds special Friend Emojis next to your best friends’ names. Follow the steps below to see all your Snapchat best friends....
Looking for a way to remove your name from Google? Have you tried to Google your own name lately? Anything inappropriate or damaging come up that you would rather not appear in the first page for everyone to see? Googling my own name brings up a lot of results, mostly all related to my online blogging profession. Luck for me, there’s nothing bad out there on me yet! The main issue with the Internet is that you may have never done anything outrageous in your life, but someone else could easily defame or slander you without you even knowing it!...
