The most likely reason why Chrome fails to delete bookmarks permanently is when Chrome Sync fails to register your changes. Instead of removing your bookmarks across devices, there are odd instances where Chrome Sync may re-upload them. That causes the bookmarks to reappear on the device that you deleted them from originally. Additionally, third-party bookmark extensions—such as iCloud Bookmarks—can prevent you from deleting bookmarks in Chrome. So, let’s check out what you can do to resolve this issue for good....

In 9 out of 10 times, the problem is from the disk/drive you’re trying to format. You could encounter the ‘Windows was unable to complete the format’ error if the drive in question is physically damaged (fully or partly) or write-protected. Some complex or advanced virus infection could also cause this error. Proceed to the section below to learn how to manoeuver this failure and get your drive formatted. But before then, you could also try formatting the drive on another computer to confirm if the problem stems from the drive or your PC....

In this post, we will tell you how to remove smiley from your images. The same concept can be used to remove text and other objects without Photoshop. However, it’s important to know that removing the smiley will not replace it with the original background. It will be swapped with the surrounding background that will make it look like an unedited photo. Let’s check out the three ways to remove emojis online from your pictures without downloading any software....

With that in mind, we created a list of three great iPad apps for elementary school students that you will definitely find useful if you happen to have kids within that age range. Let’s take a look at them. BrainPOP Jr. Movie of the Week Without a doubt, movies are one of the easiest and most effective ways to learn. This is even truer when it comes to kids, since movies provide both audio and visuals, which in turn increases the chances of remembering content....

But if you own a Samsung Galaxy S7, there are 3 specific apps that you must install and try on the device to increase its feature and performance. These apps are designed for Samsung devices and I am sure you will love the feature enhancements it will bring in. So let’s have a look. 1. App Lock: Fingerprint&Password App Lock: Fingerprint&Password is one of the most important you must install on your Samsung Galaxy S7....

Since there is so much to discover on the new Apple TV, we figured we might as well take some of the guess work out of it for you, so you can get to use important stuff you maybe didn’t know about. Take a look below at the top three hidden Apple TV features. 1. Turn On/Off Your Television with Siri Remote We’ve mentioned already that your Siri remote might have some special powers depending on which TV you have....

So, we’ve come up with a short list of lightweight Reddit Android apps that consume less memory and thus will save your battery. 1. RedReader (Beta) RedReader is clean and neat Reddit client app with quick navigation and easy to use interface. Starting with the home screen, you’ll find all your subreddits neatly listed. You can go directly to the homepage or you can select a custom Reddit. The Reddit posts have the same UI that you’ll find in other apps....

Lock screen customization is a part of the iOS 16 update. If you are running an old iOS build, you won’t find any trick on your phone. You must update your iPhone from the General menu in the Settings app. 1. Change Clock Font and Color Changing the color of the clock and even the font in has to be Apple’s final straw to let users choose whatever they find convenient....

Too many notifications can break your focus when working and reduce your productivity. Hence, you should be cognizant of notifications you receive, and curb them to maintain a tight regimen to receiving only the important ones. Here are 4 best ways you can manage notifications on Mac to keep the distractions at bay. 1. Turn Off Notifications Using Do Not Disturb in Control Centre If you are working on a project that requires your undivided attention or watching an engrossing movie, you might want to disable all notifications for the time being....

The iPhone users don’t need to invest in Type-C to Lighting cable as they can always use Airdrop to send a file from mobile to Mac. It’s the Android ecosystem where the confusion starts. As you may already know, most Android phones come with USB-A to Type-C cables while the media transfer between an Android and a Mac requires Type-C to Type-C cable. You may either invest in a dongle or buy a Type-C to Type-C cable....

If you’re skeptical about getting a new Note 7 after this whole debacle, and I certainly would be, you might want to consider getting a different phone. The Note 7 was hailed as one of the best smartphones of 2016 while it had its run, but what are some of the other excellent alternatives? We’ve compiled a list of four that you should seriously check out if the Note 7 piqued your interest....

Photoshop and such. However, if there is a tool that can surprise you with its image editing/management capabilities on the Mac, it is Preview. In fact, we have written about it before in this post and in this one showing you how powerful this usually-underestimated utility can be. This time, we show you a few other interesting tips that can make your experience with Preview on your Mac much better, all the while improving your productivity....

Thankfully, Apple provides a wide set of tools within OS X that you can use to optimize the battery usage on your MacBook without the need to install third-party software. Let’s take a look at a few tips that you can use right now in order to get the most out of your MacBook’s battery. 1. Show the Battery Percentage Just like on the iPhone, you can enable this option to know exactly how much juice is left on your MacBook’s battery....

If you’re looking to start your vlogging journey by recording yourself and your surroundings, we’ve compiled a list of the best budget 360 cameras under $500. You can also use these cameras to provide a virtual tour of a location, building, or something like a construction site. Before we get to the cameras, though, here are some other articles you may be interested in – If you’re looking for an action camera for adventurous activities, take a look at the best GoPro alternatives with 4K recording instead....

A good vibration response on your Android phone’s keyboard can add a lot while replying to messages or composing your emails. But if you cannot enjoy this feature, here are the best fixes for when your Android keyboard’s Haptic Feedback is not working. 1. Check Your Keyboard Preferences The first solution to fix haptic feedback not working on your Android keyboard is checking its Preferences, especially if Haptic Feedback for keypress has been enabled or not....

If you own a Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10 Plus, it’s time you welcome a set of new wallpaper apps. Be it embracing the QHD display and the hole-punch camera cutout or making the most of the AMOLED display, the following swath of Android wallpaper apps are built to suit many needs. Let’s check them out! 1. Embrace the Punch-Hole Camera: Hidey Hole What’s so special about Hidey Hole? It houses all the creative punch-hole friendly wallpapers from the S10 subreddit under a single roof, thus making it super convenient to check out new images related to this new sensation....

On Instagram, you’ll have a chaotic time getting tips on how to improve. And the deluge of photos, many of which are generic, make standing out frustrating if you’re a creative person. Fortunately, plenty of Instagram alternatives exist. To take your photography to the next level, consider checking out these five platforms instead. You can use all of these on iOS and Android, and all apart from Vero on desktop....

Many companies focus on one-time payments and continue to support the software for years to come. If you are in the same boat as other GT members and looking to get out of the Adobe ecosystem then explore the below Lightroom alternatives for Mac. 1. Pixelmator Pro Pixelmator is one of the best photo editing software available for Mac. We love the whole Pixelmator interface. It’s easy to understand and use, and unlike other apps, Pixelmator doesn’t throw every possible option to the user....

The smarts mean you can control the timing as well as the colors. Most of these lights can cycle between a million colors. So you can show off your Adams Family porch decoration in a campy purple shade. And after a few months, you can swap out the color for a warm yellow for Christams. Win-win, right? So, upgrade the decorations for this holiday season with these smart string lights for Halloween and Christmas....

Apple included a number of terrific features that can finally help free up space on your Mac in a drastic way, whether that means keeping more stuff in iCloud or just quickly getting rid of your junk files. Here’s how to activate five different storage savers in Sierra. Store Desktop and Documents in iCloud macOS Sierra now lets you store your Desktop folder and Documents folder in iCloud Drive. All your files will still be available to access on your Mac, but when your Mac starts running low on storage, these folders will automatically start removing old and unused files from local storage so that you can just download them again on demand as needed....