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For the most part, Google Meet offers a seamless browser-based video conferencing experience on both Windows and macOS. But just like with competing services such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams, you may run into issues with the microphone not working in Google Meet. That can happen either while hosting meetings or participating in them. There are various reasons—simple and complicated—as to why Google Meet may not transmit your microphone audio properly on the PC and Mac....

Without a Wi-Fi network, your Windows PC or laptop is good for streaming offline videos and copying/moving local files. You need an active internet connection to install apps and software on your PC. Here are the best ways to fix Wi-Fi not prompting for password on Windows 11. 1. Restart Router Rebooting your router is one of the easiest ways to fix Wi-Fi, not asking for a password on Windows....

I don’t like iTunes. It’s a bloated mess, takes ages to launch and everything feels sluggish. Unfortunately, Apple needs me to keep using it even for something as trivial as a file transfer. And, it’s my job to keep iTunes running on Windows 10 in top shape. But, it’s not easy to do that. Just about anything can cause iTunes to stop functioning normally. Windows updates, corrupted music libraries, outdated network drivers, etc....

We, at Guiding Tech, have gone through the apps launched in 2017 and curated a list of 11 best of the best apps that must be on your Android phone. 1. Be a File Management Pro With Files Go Google’s file management app, Files Go, is the jack of all trades. Not only can it free up your phone’s internal storage, it can also find files quickly. and at the same time notify you about dormant apps or double up as a file transfer app....

Everyone who has worked in office cubicles and desks knows for certain that not every day is equal. While we breeze through certain days (yo Friday, we hear you), we need a ton of motivation to make it through every single day (yes Monday, I am talking about you). The ordeal gets much worse if there’s a deadline hovering over your head. So, if you are searching for a little bit of fun while you work, here’s a set of funny and motivational desktop backgrounds that you must get....

It makes you wonder what OneDrive is syncing. Is it malware? Is a malicious code stealing your data? Scary thoughts but more often than not, it’s an error or conflict that’s responsible. Here are some troubleshooting solutions to fix OneDrive won’t stop syncing error on Windows 10. Let’s begin. 1. Common Fixes A simple reboot will shut down all running processes in the background, including OneDrive, and restart them. Maybe, OneDrive sync process is stuck?...

WhatsApp not downloading videos can confuse you. It even breaks your workflow if you can’t download important photos sent by your co-workers. First, you should refresh the network connection by enabling and disabling the Airplane mode on your phone and try again. There are many factors at play here. It can be due to an outdated WhatsApp build, network connection issues, server outages, etc. Let’s troubleshoot the issue once and for all....

The calling feature on WhatsApp works the same way as it does in other apps. You can make a voice or video call over the internet, have a group call, put the phone on a speaker, and even mute the call. Let’s see how to perform various call-related functions in WhatsApp, along with some tips and tricks. You will also get to know what works and what doesn’t work in WhatsApp calls....

And the data can be anything. Notifications, apps, widgets, shortcuts, commands, anything Android would let you do. Sidebar launchers better equip you to deal with this sort of data. Sidebar launchers make navigation between different apps, multitasking and just general device usage better because they are only a swipe away. Note: The three apps listed here are all free but limited. Their true potential is unlocked only by an in-app purchase....

But sometimes the QR code scanner doesn’t seem to work properly – either the camera app doesn’t scan it or doesn’t show the pop-up to open the relevant website or app. Here’s a guide to fix QR code not working on iPhone. 1. Enable QR Code Scanner in Camera Settings You can quickly scan a QR code by pointing your iPhone’s camera towards it. If that doesn’t work, the chances that you haven’t enabled QR Code scanning for the Camera app....

You don’t have to post to your Facebook friends that you’re selling a phone and you don’t even have to trade it in to your carrier. That’ll probably get you less money than it’s worth anyway. Three websites in particular are pretty good with offering money for your old smartphone at competitive rates. I’ve used two of them and can vouch for the value and customer service. 1. BuyBackWorld In my experience, BuyBackWorld tends to offer the most money for an old smartphone....

As long as your house has an extensive and strong Wi-Fi network, you can install these outdoor security cameras anywhere, be it the porch or around your house. And the weatherproof rating means that they won’t be damaged by rain, dust, or the sun. So what are we waiting for? Here are some of the best outdoor battery-powered security cameras that you can buy. Let’s take a look. Before that,...

While there’s no direct way, you can still caption images in Google Docs with a few workarounds. In this article, we’ll go through some of those methods. So, without further ado, let’s get right into it. 1. Use the Drawing Panel Using the Drawing panel is probably the most effective way of captioning images in Google Docs. Here’s how to use it. Step 1: Open your Google Docs document and use the Insert menu at the top to navigate to Drawing > + New....

In this post today, we assembled a list of the best cases and covers for the Asus Zenfone 5Z. The post has been divided into two sections for the global and the Indian audience. Without further ado, let’s get started. Covers Available Globally 1. Mustaner Shock-Absorption TPU Cover Buy Mustaner Shock-Absorption TPU Cover The Mustaner Shock-Absorption TPU Cover is a bumper case with a special focus on the corners. Made of TPU material, it sports a dual tone look with soft silk textures and carbon finish....

Apart from letting you flaunt the back of your phone, these cases do their best to keep your phone free from scratches and scuff marks. Add features like cushioning at the corners and a slim build, and you’ve got an almost perfect recipe on your hands. Now that’s settled, let’s have a look at some of our recommendations for the best clear cases for the Samsung Galaxy S21. But first,...

So, if you are in the market searching for monitors with at least HDMI ports, here are some of the best ones. From gaming monitors to monitors for home or office, we have tried to cover all of them. 1. Dell S Series LED-Lit Monitor 32-inch S3219D This Dell monitor sports a minimalistic design with solid built quality. For video connectivity, it provides two HDMI 1.4 connectors. There are slim bezels on the edges....

We have seen Bing being as good as Google in the United States. Outside the home market, it’s been hit and miss for Bing. Google Chrome search engine changing to Bing can be a real headache for users, especially when you are unaware of the root cause. This post will discuss the six best ways to fix the Google Chrome search engine changing to the Bing issue. 1. Manually Change Google Search Engine There can be times when your friends or little cousin decides to have some fun with you....

As such, if you’re struggling with the same issue, then this is the place where you need to be. In this post, we’ll explore six quick ways to fix Windows Mail app showing HTML for emails in Windows 11. Let’s begin. 1. Check Your Connection Before making any major changes to your computer, ensure your internet connection isn’t the culprit behind the issue. The Mail app might fail to load emails correctly due to a weak internet connection....

If the usual tricks such as restarting your PC or the app haven’t helped, you can work your way through the solutions below to fix the on-screen keyboard on Windows 11. 1. Enable On-Screen Keyboard One of the basic problems arises when you’ve disabled the on-screen keyboard or some update or app caused it. If the on-screen keyboard fails to open on Windows 11, try enabling it from the Settings app....

Several factors could be to blame, including temporary glitches, misconfigured settings, and a buggy app build. Below are some effective troubleshooting tips to try if the OneNote app is not working correctly on your Android. 1. Force Stop the OneNote App When OneNote, or any app for that matter, starts misbehaving on your Android, you should first force close it and open it again. That will terminate all the app processes and give them a fresh start....