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I know, I know, the gamer in you must be furious, but then the Xbox is capable of doing so much (and it does so rather neatly) that it’ll be a shame to not capitalize on its potential. So let’s have a quick roundup on the various alternative uses of the Xbox One. 1. Watching YouTube Videos Watching YouTube videos has never been this easy. If you have the YouTube app installed on your smartphone (which I bet everyone has), it will automatically detect the Xbox console, provided both are connected to the same Wi-Fi network....

There are several reasons behind that. For starters, dark mode in iOS 13 works quite differently compared to similar functionality on other platforms. Furthermore, it is quite new, so there are bound to be various niggles that will prevent it from functioning normally. So if you have any qualms as to how dark mode functions on your iPhone or iPad, then here’s my take on what you can do to get it up and running properly....

The reason behind this could range anywhere from an app going rogue to the presence of malware. If your mouse’s button is stuck, then temporarily disconnecting your mouse could help you confirm that. If that didn’t help, then you can use the solutions below to prevent Windows 11 desktop from refreshing unexpectedly. 1. Close Background Apps You can start by opening the Task Manager on Windows and going through the list of apps running in the background....

While smartphones can take amazing pictures in the auto mode, with manual controls you can take it to another level. Many third-party apps let you control the camera settings manually. You can adjust white-balance, ISO, shutter speed, exposure, etc. using these manual camera apps on your Android device. In this post, we have hand-picked 7 amazing manual camera apps for Android. These apps put DSLR like manual controls at your fingertips....

So, if you have bought a brand new Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, or the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, here are a few nifty tips and tricks to get the most out of it. Let’s check them out. Buy Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G Check out the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G if you haven’t before. 1. Enable Motion Smoothness The display on the Galaxy S20 devices support 120Hz refresh rates....

1. Check Your Billing Status Visit Prime Video Step 2: Click on your profile name in the top-right corner. Step 3: Select Account & Settings from the dropdown menu. Step 4: Look for the Prime Membership section to find your payment details. Step 6: Click on View Your Payment Method. Step 7: Click on Edit Payment in the dropdown menu. Step 8: Add a new payment method or edit your existing payment details....

Sometimes you might run into issues while downloading apps from the Mac App Store. You might encounter files that say they’ve downloaded despite evidence to the contrary, or face verification errors or other installation difficulties. Whether apps fail to download, you get errors while purchasing apps, or even experience App Store page, we’ll show you how to solve common Mac App Stor downloading problems. Before we start with troubleshooting steps, it’s always advisable to backup your Mac in case something goes off the tracks....

There is a lot to like about Microsoft’s Chromium-based Edge browser. Some of the GT team members have already moved from Google Chrome to Microsoft Edge. However, small niggles like can’t reach this page error may lead your memory back to the Internet Explorer days. 1. Check Internet Connection We know it’s a basic thing and it’s worth checking out your internet connection for a flawless browsing experience in Microsoft Edge....

Let’s dig in, shall we? Android Marshmallow Features for Non-Rooted Device There are some great add-ons to Marshmallow, even though users say that Marshmallow is more of a 5.2 Lollipop update. Well, that’s kind of true. We don’t get to see much change in UI. Most changes were made under the hood. Changes related to power management to keep your device last a little longer as the day passed. Speaking of keeping devices last a little longer, here’s a feature which will let you do so....

Well, let that not dishearten you. There are great ways to make a video editing process easy, fast and fun, and in this article, we have listed out the best ones. 1. Stay Off Free Online Editors For someone who is new to video editing, free online video editors seem a very lucrative option. While they are great for trimming and adding effects to small videos meant for Instagram Stories or Facebook videos, they do not have the necessary feature-set needed for processing high-resolution videos....

While Microsoft works on the next Teams app refresh with major changes, it’s far from the official release. Also, if Microsoft Teams keeps showing a blank white screen whenever you launch it, you should try out these solutions. 1. Reboot PC First, save your work and then restart your computer. It won’t take more than a minute, and a reboot will help fix issues such as Microsoft Teams showing a blank white screen....

However, sourcing quality and good looking wallpapers can be quite a task. And I am not joking. If you must know, wallpaper apps in the Google Play Store are one of the main targets for malware and other scams. Hence, you must know that the app you are downloading is safe and secure. Hence, we have taken it upon ourselves to compile a list of the best wallpaper apps for Android phones in 2020....

Minor bugs and glitches, insufficient permissions, and corrupt network settings are the most common reasons that can prevent Apple Podcasts from downloading your podcasts locally to your iPhone. Below, you’ll find nine troubleshooting tips that should prompt Apple Podcasts to start downloading your episodes properly again. 1. Force-Quit and Re-Open Podcasts App Temporary glitches within the Podcasts app may prevent it from downloading podcasts to your iPhone. Rule that out by force-quitting and re-opening the app....

Therefore, in this article, we present you with nine different methods to fix the issue. But before we get into these methods, let us understand more about the ‘your connection is not private’ warning in Safari and the reasons behind this. What Is ‘Your Connection Is Not Private’ in Safari An error message stating ‘Your connection is not private’ is displayed when your browser is unable to authenticate a secure connection between the website and your device....

After my Nexus 4 was stolen, I decided to do an “experiment” and used a dumb phone for a couple of days and then went ahead without a phone for a few more. My almost non-existent social life and the availability of Wi-Fi at all places other than the road got me through those 10 odd days. For you, it might be different. You’re already sad and angry about what happened....

The beta version of iOS 14 is available for testing on iPhones, which is a great way to explore new features. However, note that beta versions are often unstable and full of bugs that might break certain critical functions on your iPhone. As per Apple’s annual update release cycle, you can expect the iOS 14 final version to release around September. While that arrives, we take a closer look at the privacy features set to arrive for the Photos app for iPhones....

When the contacts don’t sync between your Apple devices, you can’t contact your family or friends direclty. Whenever you want to call, text or make a FaceTime call, the person’s name won’t appear. It also helps to sync your contact to your Google account as a backup. However, it’s necessary that your contacts on your iPhone sync with the Google account. Here’s a guide to syncing iPhone contacts to your Google Account....

AcademicEarth is a free service which provides recorded videos of university lectures online. The service doesn’t need any registration to watch video lectures. There are more than 60 courses and 2400+ total lectures available on the website from top scholars of the world. Since the interface is simple and user-friendly the lectures in different topics can be located easily. All the lectures are categorized under various topics. Some of the main categories are Engineering, Computer science, Economics, History, Mathematics, Law, Literature, Medicine, Philosophy and Physics (hence it includes almost all the major disciplines) Main page of the website contains features and top rated lectures....

However, most of the time the telecom operators don’t warn you when you are about to reach the limit or have already crossed it. Moreover, if you continue to use the data plan, a hefty bill will be waiting for you at the end of the month. Android users have a built-in service that can monitor the data usage and also limit it, but it’s not 100% accurate. Also, you don’t get a daily usage quota and the reports are also not consolidated....

Sure, but why should you switch from your current streaming service to this new one if it’s the same price? You could also be looking to sign up for music streaming for the first time and might be confused about which one is worth your monthly 10 bucks. Let’s pit Apple Music and Spotify against each other to see which one offers the most bang for your buck. The two are similar in many ways, but also have important differences worth knowing about....