Downloading software and learning its controls can be a chore. So why not try an online tool that lets you do it with minimal effort? In this post today, we will be talking about free online MP3 cutters and editors to make ringtones and mashups. What’s more, some of these tools also offer other editing features as well. The best thing here is that you can start editing audio without downloading any additional software....

But before you disable Cortana, hear me out. It’s useful. And you can get a lot out of it if you integrate it in your day-to-day life. There are already exhaustive articles about all the things Cortana can do (and it can do a lot). But today, we’re going to focus on just 5. Five things you can use it for, with your keyboard. No silly voice business here....

You might have noticed that some apps open and run automatically whenever you start your Windows PC or Mac. The behavior makes sense for apps from cloud storage services like OneDrive and Google Drive — you might want to keep all the files in sync with other platforms. However, other apps like Chrome, Spotify, Edge browser, etc., enable the ‘Login/launch at startup’ option by default, and mostly end up consuming resources at startup....

However, there are a ton of digital photo frames out there with myriad features and options. And naturally, it can be not very clear when it comes to picking the right product. Well, worry not. That’s where we come in. We will walk you through all the things you should check when buying a digital photo frame in this post. Let’s get started. 1. Screen Size, Resolution, and Aspect Ratio Just like conventional picture frames, digital photo frames come in a variety of shapes and sizes....

If you can only hear a distorted sound/audio when you launch an app on the Fire TV Stick, it could be as a result of an improper connection between the streaming stick and your TV’s HDMI port. The issue could also be because the affected app(s) are buggy or outdated. There are more factors that cause the Fire TV Stick not to show pictures. In this post, we talk about the potential problems and their respective fixes in the section below....

It’s quite common to see certain Google services draining the battery on Android. Like Google Play Services causes a battery drain, you may also experience the Google app also begetting battery drain on Android. It’s more common on Samsung Galaxy phones. but is prone to impact Android phones from other brands too. Here are 6 effective solutions to fix the Google app battery drain on your Android phone. 1. Clear Cache of Google App This is a simple solution that you can try before moving to more rigorous methods of controlling the battery drain....

Fortunately, fixing this particular issue isn’t too difficult. This guide will walk you through all the possible solutions for iPhone getting stuck on the search screen problem, starting from the easiest to slightly more advanced as we progress. 1. Force Restart Your iPhone When your iPhone gets stuck on the search screen or becomes unresponsive, you may restart your iPhone. This will give the operating system a fresh start and resolve any issues that may have caused the search screen to become stuck....

1. Make Changes from Photos Settings If you have enabled to store photos and videos to the iCloud platform, you have two options to keep the uploaded media on iPhone. Optimize iPhone Storage: This is ideal when your iPhone is running low on storage. The option will upload the full-resolution photos and videos and replace them with smaller, device-sized versions. Download and Keep Original: This is suitable for iPhone users with a large amount of storage....

But when applications and experience isn’t smooth on your Mac, then it’s a good idea to check whether the Microsoft Edge is consuming a lot of resources. Some users report 100% CPU usage on Mac due to Microsoft Edge. If you are facing the same, here are the best fixes for 100% CPU usage in Microsoft Edge on Mac. 1. Close Inactive Tabs Starting with some basics, the first solution we recommend is closing all the currently opened tabs which are of no use....

While you might be relying on Gmail to view and respond to your important emails all day, it can be annoying when Gmail takes forever to load them. Thus, to help you out, we’ve compiled a list of solutions that’ll help you fix slow Gmail. So, without wasting any more time, let’s get started. 1. Check for Browser Issues If Gmail takes longer than usual to load your messages, you can start by ruling out any browser issues first....

If you can’t access the Action Center in Windows 11, below are some troubleshooting tips that might help. So, let’s check them out. 1. Restart Windows Explorer Windows Explorer is a critical process that provides the user interface for the Desktop, Taskbar, Start menu, File Explorer, and Action Center. So, if Action Center is not opening, restarting the Windows Explorer process will help. Step 1: Right-click the Start icon and select Task Manager from the list....

It takes more time to get back to work when Mac restarts from scratch. The behavior is even more irritating when the device reboots right in the middle of work. Before such behavior waste more productivity hours, let’s troubleshoot the issue once and for all. 1. Use Safe Mode on Your Mac When you use your Mac in Safe mode, the device will start without login items, system extensions, and fonts not used by macOS....

It’s inconvenient when a basic function, such as text messaging, fails to work. To help out, we’ve listed a few troubleshooting tips to fix the ‘Message blocking is active’ error on your Android and iPhone. So, let’s take a look. 1. Verify the Recipient Number Your Android phone or iPhone may fail to send a text message if you’ve mistyped the recipient’s number or entered the incorrect country code. So, when the ‘Message blocking is active’ error appears is double-check the recipient number....

Start menu houses all your apps. It’s a core function of Windows 11. Start menu not working in Windows 11 may leave you frustrated and push you towards installing third-party Start menu alternatives from the web. Follow the methods below and get back working Start menu in Windows 11. 1. Restart Windows Explorer Taskbar, Start menu, and Action Centre are all part of the Windows Explorer service. When you get issues with Windows 11 Taskbar or Start menu, you can restart the Windows Explorer service and try again....

It’s the first week of January 2019 and continuing with our monthly tradition into the new year, we are back with some more new and free Android apps. This month’s list has everything from a light browser to a fresh new gallery app (QuickPic users, take note) to boost your Android experience. 1. Mint Browser — Lite, Fast, Safe, AdFree When it comes to browsers, Android users have numerous choices....

The issue could happen if the notification banners are turned off for a particular app or a problem in the Action Center. We have covered everything that might be affecting notification banners. Let’s get started. 1. Restart PC Begin the troubleshooting process by restarting your computer. Often, this fix will solve the issue, and you don’t need to use others. 2. Enable Notification Banner For notification banners to show up, you have to enable them on your PC....

Before abandoning Gmail in favor of another mail app, consider trying out the following fixes. We’ll start with the simplest fixes and gradually work our way to the advanced ones to fix the delayed Gmail notification issue on Android. So, let’s start. 1. Check In-App Notification Settings The first thing you need to do is go through the in-app notification settings in Gmail and make sure you’ve configured them correctly....

Although Google Chrome is one of the fastest browsers on Mac, you may sometimes run into performance glitches. You can use the tips below to speed up Google Chrome on Mac quickly. 1. Check Network Connection on Mac If you have a slow internet connection on Mac, Google Chrome tabs may take longer to load. Before opening Chrome, connect to a high-speed Wi-Fi network (5GHz frequency band preferably). Step 1: Click the Control Center icon at the top-right corner on Menu bar....

The most surprising part is that while the touchscreen typically works on your iPhone, it fails when you answer a call. Let’s check out the possible solutions to fix that problem. 1. Force Restart iPhone When you cannot answer calls on your iPhone, your phone might become unresponsive for some time. You’ll need to force restart the iPhone to go back to normal operations. On iPhone models with Face ID, press and quickly release the volume up button, press and release the volume down button, then press and hold the power button....

There’s no need to switch to Instagram or TikTok for entertainment needs. In this post, we will share some useful tips to fix the YouTube Shorts not playing issue on Android and iPhone. So, let’s get right to it. 1. Check Your Internet Connection A spotty internet connection could prevent the YouTube app from playing Shorts on your phone. The quickest way to check if your internet works is by opening a few websites in your phone’s browser app....