While this error prevented some users from accessing their device’s Setting menu, others could still open their device’s Settings. Sometimes, a simple device restart could fix the problem easily. However, if you want to resolve the issue without switching off your device, refer to the troubleshooting solutions (method #1 — #6) detailed below. 1. Close Recent/Unused Apps One of the major reasons why the Settings app crashes on Android is due to the unavailability of sufficient RAM....

On WhatsApp, one can send up to 100MB of files. That should be sufficient enough to send PDF files to others over the chat. The problem occurs when the recipient is unable to download the received PDF file. So let’s troubleshoot the issue. We will cover both the iPhone and Android in the solutions list below. In addition, we will mention the relevant platform wherever required. 1. Enable Mobile Data for WhatsApp (iPhone) iOS allows users to restrict mobile data for specific apps from the Settings menu....

While all-purpose cleaners tackle desk surfaces with ease, they may not be suitable for deep cleaning delicate electronic devices. So, here are our recommendations for the best desk cleaning tools that you should get to keep your desk free of dust, grime, and germs. Let’s get started. But first, Clear all the cable clutter from your desk with these neat cable management accessoriesCleaning after pet hair at home can be tiring....

Bluetooth audio delay on your Windows 11 system can confuse you. Before we talk about advanced troubleshooting tricks, let’s go through some basic troubleshooting first. 1. Mind Your Distance Even though your headphone and Windows 11 computer use the latest Bluetooth version, you should still watch your distance from the PC. If you sit far from your desk or laptop (more than 30 feet), you may notice audio glitches, delays, and lag....

You might have seen it on your Android phone or someone might have told you to reset app preferences when you were facing some phone issue. So, what does reset app preferences do actually? When should you reset it? And how do you reset it? All your queries are answered in this post. What is Reset App Preferences? Hidden under the Installed apps setting of your Android phone lies the Reset app preferences option....

While many users are of the opinion that Google’s ARCore is just a response to Apple’s ARKit. That is just the tip of the iceberg. While Google’s launch date for the ARCore might have been close to that of Apple ARKit, the two have a lot less in common. Apple with its closed ecosystem is likely to lead the AR game, but, Android has some big plans and wants to bring AR to more than 100 million devices....

Otherwise referred to simply as ‘app offloading,’ this feature is also present on devices running iOS 12, iOS 13, and iPadOS. It comes enabled by default and helps keep storage under check to a certain degree. But how exactly does it work? Should you keep on using it? Let’s figure that out below. How App Offloading Works App offloading offers a somewhat brief respite to the iPhone and iPad’s storage conundrum....

This is how Apple describes it: In layman’s terms it means that the data sent and received with Safari, Apple apps and any third party app that uses Apple’s own SSL system on iOS and Mac is not encrypted and secure. What Exactly Went Wrong? SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and TSL (Transport Layer Security) are a set of technologies that establish a secure and encrypted connection between your computer and the server....

Applying a passphrase is terrific for security since it acts as an additional layer of encryption. However, it does have a major drawback. It’s irrecoverable. If you forget it, you can’t reset it like any other password. Only you know what your passphrase is, and you are in a soup if you fail to remember it. Thankfully, the way how a sync passphrase functions suggest that you still have hope even if you forget your passphrase....

Some third-party developers have been abusing the open nature of Android OS. The Google Play Store is filled with third-party call recording apps that might violate privacy and security by letting users record calls without the recipient’s consent. Google finally pulled the plug and removed required permissions that let apps record calls. Call Recording is a Tricky Subject User privacy laws vary from one region to another. That’s why you see Android-based phone makers or OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) like Samsung offer the call recording feature only in a handful of countries while disabling the same in the US and other parts of the world....

Windows Live Mail (WLM) as his desktop client and was facing a problem with many unknown contacts appearing in his contacts list. Though it was weird, I realized that there must be some setting associated with such a behavior. With a little research on the internet and by browsing the list of emails in different folders, I was able to arrive at the issue (and the solution). The unknown contacts were actually coming from the email addresses that he was responding to....

Zoho Writer is the word processor of Zoho Docs. Similar to Google Docs, it comes with collaborative features and a nice interface that can tempt anyone that is looking for a switch. So, should you switch from plain old Google Docs to Zoho Writer? Well, that’s what we are going to find in our post today as we weigh both Google Docs and Zoho Writer to see which one shines as the better document management tool....

Most Android devices have a built-in Wi-Fi data-sharing feature. So if you’re using a Windows 10 laptop, it can connect to the Android phone’s network. However, it’s common to experience bugs and glitches that prevent your Windows 10 laptop from connecting to the mobile hotspot on Android. When there is an emergency or you are on the move, sharing your phone’s data connection using a mobile hotspot is a viable option....

One of the most famous celebrations observed mostly in the western countries, Halloween takes place each year on October 31. Some believe that Halloween has pagan origins. It is commonly linked to the Celtic festival of Samhain where Gaelic believers would hold feasts to pay homage to the departed souls at the end of Autumn and the harvest season. It was also believed that supernatural beings visit their kin during this time....

Well, that’s not all, Paint 3D is more than just seeing the third dimension of objects. With ease, you can draw beautiful scenes and objects and flip it to form a scene. So, without further delay, let’s take a quick tour on what more you can do with Paint 3D. 1. Canvas When you first launch the new paint app, it’ll present you with a white canvas. Similar to its predecessor, all the actions happen here....

Google’s suite of apps such as Google Docs and Sheets are popular among small businesses, the education sector, and startup. You can attribute this growing trend to a couple of reasons. Unlike its rivals, such as Office 365 Essential and Premium, Google’s productivity suite is completely free to use. The second reason is seamless sharing and collaboration among colleagues. In this post, we will talk about the Google Sheets app....

The alarms also work on Google Assistant smart displays. Interestingly, you can even set a music alarm, stop the alarm from your phone, and do many other cool things. Let’s get started with tips to use alarms on Google Home. Note: You can use your preferred wake words such as Hey Google. For the sake of convenience, we have mentioned Okay Google in the post. 1. How to Set an Alarm on Google Home You can use various voice commands to set the alarm on Google Home speakers....

Today we are going to review the dual-driver headphones from 1More, a brand that’s headquartered in San Diego, California. Now, the good part about these headphones is that they are tuned by Grammy Award-winning sound engineer, Luca Bignardi, but, how well do they actually are in the real world, let’s find out. Design and Ergonomics For headphones such as the in-ear ones, there is just one rule that designers go by....

NetWorx NetWorx is a free and small bandwidth measuring utility that works from the system tray and keeps an eye on all your network connections. It gives you network usage reports, activity notifications, and other network testing tools too. You can use it to not only monitor your internet for excess traffic but also as a watchdog for network related problems. Here’s a brief summary of the features bundled in this 3....

That means you will either have to paste long and elaborate paragraphs on apps like Google Keep. While it gets the work done, it’s a long process. Thankfully, there are few clipboard sharing apps for Android phones which let you share content across your Windows laptop and phone. The good thing is that these require an initial one-time setup process. Once that’s done, you can seamlessly share notes between your laptop and phone....