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Mostly, your Android device will not take a backup of your contacts if you have poor internet connectivity or if Battery Saver is enabled on your device. Other times, its glitches with Google Contacts Sync services. Whatever the cause is, at least one of the fixes below will get the Android contacts backup issue resolved. 1. Check Internet Connectivity When trying to backup your Android smartphone data, if all the backup options are stuck and displaying a ‘Waiting to back up’ message, you should check that your phone’s internet connection....

However, if Windows won’t let you empty the Recycle Bin or are curious to know more methods, you’ve come to the right place. This post will cover different ways to clear Recycle Bin in Windows 11. So, let’s take a look at them. 1. Empty Recycle Bin via Context Menu Let’s start with a method most of you might be familiar with. The quickest way to empty Recycle Bin on Windows is from the context menu....

Fortunately, there are a few ways you can prevent that from happening. Whether Chrome is refreshing tabs to manage memory or due to a glitch of some kind, we’ll share a few solutions that should help with the problem. So, let’s check them out. 1. Restart Chrome If Chrome keeps on auto-refreshing tabs despite having ample memory, it might be due to some glitch. Restarting Chrome often resolves such issues....

This results in faster battery drain, depletion of internet pack, and anxiety. You don’t know whether new emails are being synced or not or whether that email you sent has left your phone. Not a good way to begin or end one’s day, so we decided to help. Let’s begin. 1. Toggle Sync Off/On There is an option to turn off/on sync for various accounts you added to the phone....

Before you jump to Safari or another Chrome alternative Microsoft Edge on Mac, take some time to fix the problem in Chrome on Mac. But since you have bookmarks, login entries, and history stored in Chrome, the transition to another browser might not be smooth. Instead, you can use the tricks below to fix Google Chrome not opening on Mac. 1. Relaunch Google Chrome Do you notice Google Chrome simply dancing on the Mac dock?...

Whether it’s the compatibility issues or incorrect settings, there can be many reasons why the Live Text may not work on your iPhone. Thus, to help you out, we’ve prepared a list of solutions that should get the Live Text working in no time. So, let’s get started. 1. Check Device Support If you’re using the Live Text feature for the first time, keep in mind that not all iPhones support it....

These stands or risers are flexible and let you adjust the height as per your convenience and comfort. Some even let you switch from a sitting position to a standing position. Neat, right? In this post, we have compiled a small list of the laptop stands or risers with adjustable heights that you can buy. Let’s have a look. But before we begin, have a look at these, Have a monitor?...

So to help you discover new apps, we kicked off a series last month. In this post, we’ll showcase the best new apps for iPhone and iPads in September 2019. And there’s something for each one of you. So without much further ado, let’s take a look at some of the best free iOS apps that you must try this month. 1. Onyx — Workouts & Tracking If you remember, last month we showcased a cool retro-styled workout tracker called 321 Fit....

You can most easily fix the Bluetooth connection issue by unpairing and setting the device up from scratch. If the Bluetooth device is still acting up with Mac, then read along to troubleshoot the issue. 1. Reboot Your Mac Let’s start with the basics. Many times, the most basic steps such as rebooting your Mac can resolve a Bluetooth connectivity issue. You can restart your Mac under the Apple menu > Restart....

We recently faced such an error where the password manager extension failed to load properly. So we switched to the native password management app to see the login details for the website. If you are facing issues with extensions on Google Chrome, follow the tricks below to troubleshoot it. 1. Restart Google Chrome This is one of the basic steps to fix the extension loading issue on Google Chrome. Close the Chrome browser....

This guide includes 7 troubleshooting tips that’ll help if you face the the same problem. So, let’s check them out. 1. Close All Tabs and Restart Chrome If Chrome is constantly freezing or not responding, you can close all tabs and restart the Chrome app on your iPhone. To do so, tap on the tabs icon at the bottom. Then tap on the Edit option and select Close All Tabs from the menu that pops up....

What Is Google Play Services on Android First, let’s understand what’s Google Play Services on Android in the first place. Battery usage from functions like Wi-Fi, location, account syncing falls into the Google Play Services category. When one of such features functions abnormally, there will be high battery usage from Google Play Services. 1. Clear Google Play Services Cache and Data When the Google Play Services consume too much data and cache in the background, it leads to a higher battery drain....

You will experience the error while browsing websites with high-resolution pictures. Most images are stored in hash format, and when you download it using the Edge browser, it gets unhashed. Sometimes, the hashed image is not loaded due to conflicts, and we can see the error. There are many factors causing the error. Let’s discuss them in detail. 1. Update Microsoft Edge Microsoft updates the Edge browser frequently on both Windows and Mac....

Microsoft is readying a new Outlook experience on Windows and Mac. It’s still developing and might take a while to land on your Mac. You can go through the tips below and get real-time Outlook alerts. 1. Check Outlook Notifications When you first open the Outlook app on Mac, it will ask you to give notification permission. If you deny it, Outlook can’t send alerts on the Mac. Follow the steps below to enable notifications for Outlook on Mac....

Microsoft Store’s ‘Page could not be loaded’ error often comes with cryptic error codes like 0x80131500, 0x80131505, 0x00000194, and so on. If you are experiencing a similar error, employ the solutions in the guide to fix the underlying issue for good. 1. Turn Off Proxy Server for Your Internet Connection Since the ‘Page could not be loaded’ error occurs when Microsoft Store fails to connect to its servers, you’ll need to check your internet connection quality first....

Before moving to an inconvenient method like PIN or password to protect your phone, use the tricks below and fix the fingerprint scanner not working on Galaxy phones. 1. Don’t Apply Cheap Thick Screen Protectors It’s one thing to protect your Galaxy phone’s beautiful AMOLED display with a screen protector, but irrelevant to go with a cheap thick screen protector from an unknown brand. Before you hit the Buy button, you should check reviews and comments to see if the screen protector isn’t messing up the authentication method on the phone....

Since Microsoft Edge is deeply integrated with Windows operating system, determining the exact cause of this problem can be difficult. To help you, we have put together workable methods for Microsoft Edge not opening problem on Windows 11. 1. Close Edge Processes Using Task Manager Microsoft Edge may fail to open if some of its processes are stuck in the background. You can use Windows Task Manager to terminate any Edge processes and give the browser a fresh start....

Speaking of the mouse cursor, you may also encounter at times that the mouse cursor is lagging or jumping around on the screen. This experience is also far from ideal since you cannot get the cursor to a precise location. This can hamper your workflow. If this is something you have been facing on your Mac, here are some of the best ways to fix the mouse cursor lagging on your Mac....

1. Enable Notifications for Outlook Let’s start with the basics. When you set up Outlook for the first time, the app will ask you to allow notification permission. If you have accidentally denied the permission, you won’t receive emails in the notification center. It’s time to revert the action. Step 1: Open Settings on iPhone. Step 2: Go to the Notifications menu and find Outlook from the Notification Style....

I’ve been using the Galaxy S5 for about a week now and I’m using it to share pictures, listen to podcasts, play games, and to read a lot. Just like every other S5 owner, may be a bit more so. And I’ve averaged about a day of battery life (not easily though). That’s the standard for flagship smartphones these days. Some users have been reporting worse battery life though. If that’s you or you want to stretch S5 for more than a day, follow these simple steps....