It has been my go-to recommendation for anyone looking for a superior podcast experience. So far, Pocket Casts offered a one-time payment only support. Pay once on a platform and use it forever on a single platform. It seems the reality has caught up to Pocket Casts. The company announced a new subscription model for everyone. As a generous gesture, the company also offered Pocket Casts premium for free to those who have purchased one of its desktop apps....

Thankfully, that’s where online PDF editors come into the picture. Many sites let you quickly remove pages from PDFs in next to no time. Right below, you should find a few online editors that not only allow you to do that but also provide various other features to enhance your experience further. Smallpdf Smallpdf limits you to just two tasks an hour unless you’re willing to pay for a subscription....

Before we show you how to disable fast startup on Windows 11, let’s look at some of the most common reasons you may want to turn it off. Why Should You Disable Fast Startup on Windows The fast startup feature shortens boot times, but that comes at a cost. For one, it prevents your PC from shutting down entirely, which can sometimes make it difficult to install Windows updates. Also, with fast startup enabled, Windows secures the hard disk upon shutdown, thereby restricting access to it from alternative operating systems....

Windows 11 allows you to configure the network profile type for each network separately. If you can’t seem to define the network profile type for your network because the option is missing, here are some troubleshooting tips that might help. 1. Re-Enable the Network Adapter A network adapter is essential component for your PC to connect to the local network and the internet. At times, temporary issues with the network adapter can cause the network profile type option to disappear....

However, it’s just bizarre if the icons on your Taskbar go missing out of the blue. To help you remedy that, we have compiled a list of the five best solutions to restore the missing Taskbar icons on your Windows 11 PC. 1. Restart the File Explorer Windows Explorer provides you a gateway to all the important files and folders on your computer. However, it can lead to several issues whenever it fails to function normally and you may experience glitches such as disappearing icons, the preview pane not working, and so on....

Though Samsung promises a battery life of four days (46mm non-LTE version) of the Galaxy Watch, it’s a tad difficult to achieve. That is especially true when all the features and sensors are switched on. After all, they would need to draw power from somewhere. And the proprietary charger makes sure that you can’t charge this high-end watch when you’re not at home/office. Thankfully, with some tweaking, you can get the Galaxy Watch’s battery to stay a little bit longer on a single charge....

Here’s what I said about selfies in the previous article. Right, let’s get to it then. 1. Instagram Instagram is the selfie heavyweight and it’s still going strong. The editing features offered by the app are more than enough for a lot of people. Plus, this is where most of your selfies are going to end up anyway, so why not use the app to boot. 2. Frontback — Laina (@laina622) June 26, 2014 Frontback brings you the best of selfie and youie all in one photo....

If you often use your iPad Pro both for business and pleasure, then it makes sense to buy a keyboard with it. So that when the time comes, you can attach the keyboard and get going with your work. Besides making it easy to type, most of these keyboard cases also protect the iPad’s screen from scratches and scuff marks in the long run. Here are our top recommendations for the best keyboards for the Apple M1 iPad Pro....

With iOS 15, Apple changed how Do Not Disturb works on iPhone. It’s one of the profiles under Focus to create a distract-free environment. There are several factors behind the Do Not Disturb turned on automatically issue. Let’s start with the basics and make relevant changes to stop the behavior. 1. Disable the Do Not Disturb Schedule iOS lets you turn on Do Not Disturb mode based on time, location, or when you open a specific app....

The problem mainly occurs with HEIC files. iPhone, by default, uses HEIC type to reduce photos size. It can also happen with JPG or PNG files if the image size is too big for your budget PC to handle. Let’s go through the steps below, troubleshoot the problem, and open pictures in the Photos app. 1. Download HEVC Video Extension For some reason, Microsoft treats HEIC files like videos. We first synced the iPhone camera folder to OneDrive and tried to open those photos in Microsoft Photos....

This month’s list has everything from a nifty PDF editor to even cooler Android customization apps. And that’s not all. We have a pretty interesting app on this list today, so make sure you read till the end. 1. Autosync Autosync addresses one of the most talked-about limitations of mobile uploads today — selective sync. If you recollect, with services like OneDrive and Dropbox, it’s quite a task to sync selective folders and files....

In some ways, podcasts are replacements for non-fiction books. Now don’t quote me on that. But if you’re not the kind of person who likes to read 300 pages on the same subject, but you still like to learn new things, podcasts are the answer for you. Now, you might already know about shows like This American Life, Radiolab and Serial. So I’m not going to discuss them here....

Alexa speaker keeps cutting out can leave you with a bad taste. You can’t enjoy your favorite Spotify or YouTube Music playlists on Echo. You can’t properly hear Alexa commands, either. Let’s fix the problem once and for all. 1. Check the Internet Connection Step 1: Download the Alexa app on your Android or iPhone. Download Alexa on Android Download Alexa on iPhone Step 3: Head to the ‘Devices’ tab....

Usually, it’s a standard affair to turn on an internet hotspot on an Android phone. There are multiple factors that cause the Android mobile hotspot not working as expected. Read on the troubleshooting methods to fix the issue. 1. Enable/Disable Airplane Mode If there are some issues with the network connection on the phone, this simple trick might resolve that. Pull down the notification center from the top. Enable the Airplane toggle....

The default keyboard not showing up on the iPhone is a bigger issue if it frequently occurs throughout the day. It breaks the workflow and decreases productivity for the end-user. If you are suffering from the same issue, then read up the post to find the possible troubleshooting tricks to resolve the iPhone’s keyboard error. 1. Hard Reset Your iPhone Rebooting the iPhone is one of the oldest and most effective ways to fix common issues....

Several factors can affect Alexa’s integration with Apple Music. We will start with the basics and move to advanced tricks to fix Alexa not playing Apple Music. 2. Check the Internet Connection Step 1: Open the Alexa app and select the Devices tab on the bottom bar. Step 3: Check the connected Wi-Fi network. Step 4: You can tap the settings gear at the top-right corner and change the Wi-Fi network from the following menu....

While the iPad is a joy to use, those iPadOS goodies are useless if the device fails to charge in the first place. There are multiple factors at play here. Let’s discuss them and fix charging issues on your iPad. 1. Check Charging Cable In an unusual move – something that Apple can only explain, iPad models, carry different charging port types. The standard iPad uses a lightning connector, while iPad Air and iPad Pro have moved to the Type-C connector....

Managing your schedule can be challenging at times. And things can get worse when calendar alerts stop working on your iPhone. Before you give up and switch to another app, try the following fixes. 1. Configure Calendar App Notification Settings On iOS, you can enable or disable notifications for each app individually. If you have inadvertently disabled Calendar app notifications, you won’t receive any alerts for events or reminders. Hence, it’s the first thing you should check....

There can be a ton of factors responsible for crashing Google Maps. But if you’re in a rush, we’ve prepared a guide that should get the Google Maps app working in no time. So, let’s check them out. 1. Force Stop Google Maps If the Google Maps app didn’t start correctly or ran into a minor glitch, then it might cause the app to crash. In such cases, merely restarting the app should do the trick....

Microsoft releases Windows 11 updates to improve reliability and fix bugs in the software. Sometimes, things can go south, and you might experience lag everywhere in the system. Before ditching your perfect setup, use the troubleshooting tricks below and enjoy speed improvements. 1. Disable Startup Apps After Windows 11 update, Microsoft might have enabled system apps to start at login. You might notice Microsoft Edge or OneDrive starting at launch, even when you don’t prefer them....