A typical MacBook battery replacement is costly to your wallet (it can cost up to $200). Instead, you can use the tricks below to limit battery charge, improve your MacBook battery health, and enjoy superior battery endurance. 1. Use Optimized Battery Charging Most MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models come with 1000 charging cycles. Every time your MacBook charges to 100%, macOS counts it as one cycle. Once your MacBook reaches 1000 cycles, you will notice shorter battery life....

An automatic Windows update is enough to make you go screaming. Sometimes, even a restart or accidentally closing the Chrome browser will kill your open tabs on the PC. So frustrating. Argh!!! Fortunately, you can rescue such tabs. Let’s see various ways to save tabs when closing Chrome so that you don’t lose them on exit. How to Save Tabs When Exiting Chrome Here are three methods to save Chrome tabs from getting killed on PC when you close the browser, or it accidentally shuts down....

Thankfully, Windows 11 lets you remove a Windows update in a few different ways. In this post, we’ll walk you through all of them. But first, let’s understand when it is appropriate to remove a Windows update. When Should You Uninstall a Windows Update It’s a good idea to keep Windows updated to its most recent version. However, if you suspect a recent Windows update has degraded your PC’s performance or broken some of its features, you may want to uninstall the problematic update....

Let’s take a look at all the ways you can add custom shortcuts to the Chrome browser. These are some of the best extensions that we could find. However, there are others too. These extensions should get you started and give you a good idea of what can be achieved. Let’s begin. 1. Custom Hotkeys Install the extension on your Chrome browser, but note that it will work on all Chromium-powered browsers like Edge and Brave....

To start with, multiple extensions running in the background can slow Chrome down. That can be a huge concern if your desktop is low on system resources. On the other hand, your browser can feel cluttered with all those tiny icons next to the address bar, not to mention them being hugely distracting. That’s why you need another extension installed. Well, not any other extension, but an extension manager. Rather than individually managing your add-ons (which is both time-consuming and tedious), these dedicated extension managers make dealing with them much easier....

As for SHAREit, we have talked about SHAREit alternatives for Android. But what about iPhone and Windows users? iPhone and Mac users already enjoy a tight integration of the Apple ecosystem with AirDrop function. But iPhone and Windows users have to rely on iTunes to transfer files offline. Dealing with iTunes with cables and not-so-great UI/UX can be a cumbersome experience for the end-users. And here is where the file-sharing software comes in....

However, you’ll need to be careful before randomly changing the drive letter. Most importantly, when you have software or games installed in a separate partition or drive. That could break how these programs work. Before we show you how to change the drive letters in Windows 11, here are a few things you should know. When Should You Not Change the Drive Letter on Windows You should not change the drive letter of a drive where Windows is installed....

Sometimes, Google Drive shows your storage is full, but you may not have any files on it. If that’s the case or you’re on the verge of filling up your cloud storage on Google, here are 5 ways you can free up storage on Google Drive so store more files and make way for incoming emails. Why Free up Storage on Google Drive Google Drive offers all Gmail users 15GB of storage space by default....

Restarting the app or your PC sometimes might resolve the error. However, if that doesn’t work, you can try the following tips to fix ‘The specified user does not have a valid profile’ error on your Windows computer. 1. Gain Ownership of the WindowsApps Folder Windows uses the WindowsApps folder on your PC to store all the files related to the Microsoft Store apps. If your current user account lacks the necessary permission to access the WindowsApps folder, you may come across ‘The specified user does not have a valid profile’ error message while launching apps....

With the help of a stand case, you don’t need to use any object to place the S22 Ultra on a table or bed. You can easily enjoy your lunch breaks while watching the latest episode of Ozark or Better Call Saul. Let’s check our top picks in detail. 1. Shields Up Apart from precise cutouts for microphones, speakers, cameras, etc., the Shields Up case offers kickstands and a wallet to store cards....

The best part about it is its plug and play nature. Secondly, if you have a 4K monitor or a TV, you can connect via your Mac via USB-C to the HDMI cables and enjoy your favorite shows in 4K resolution. If you are considering extending the display of your MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, here are some of the best 6 USB-C to HDMI cables you can buy. These aren’t too expensive, and the good build quality means they will last for a long time....

If you’re experiencing a similar issue yourself, then fret not. In this post, we’ve put together 6 effective troubleshooting tips to help you fix the ‘No battery is detected’ error on your Windows 11 laptop. So, let’s check them out. 1. Reconnect the Battery You can start by removing your laptop’s battery and installing it again. While you’re at it, clean the connecting points and the battery compartment with a dry cloth....

The Snapchat experience breaks when the app fails to send alerts, doesn’t work on Wi-Fi, and suffers camera lags to click below-average clicks. If you occasionally face the same, check the top troubleshooting tricks to fix the Snapchat camera lag on iPhone and Android. How Snapchat Camera Works: iOS vs. Android Software development for social media apps is challenging. Apple and Google offer required APIs to developers to use the native camera in the app....

Typically, you can fix the error by simply restarting the app or your computer. However, if that hasn’t helped, you can employ the following troubleshooting tips to fix the ‘Sorry, we’re having trouble opening this item’ error in Outlook. 1. Reset Microsoft Outlook View Settings You can modify Microsoft Outlook’s view settings to change how items appear in a folder. However, changing view settings can occasionally result in the ‘Sorry, we’re having trouble opening this item’ error in Outlook....

As of now, there are many portable Bluetooth speakers available in the market that offer many interesting features and we have handpicked the best seven for you. Take a look! 1. Ultimate Ears BOOM 2 Ultimate Ears has won the hearts of many audiophiles around the world with their array of amazing products. The newest in the line is the UE BOOM 2. With a powerful audio playback, unmatched design, and decent battery backup, the UE BOOM 2 is a Bluetooth speaker you will surely enjoy....

This issue commonly stems from a poor or inactive internet connection. Other times, your iPhone’s Gmail app (or Google account) is encountering some issues, and you need to refresh it to get things back to order. 1. Check Internet Connection When your iPhone’s Gmail app isn’t receiving emails, the first thing you need to check is for an active internet connection on your iPhone. If you are using a Wi-Fi connection, check whether your iPhone is configured properly and is able to work with your router....

Of the many software that we use daily, it wouldn’t be surprising to say that the browser is the most exposed set of software. Leave alone the fact that it’s also rich in information. So, here are a the top 7 tips to increase privacy and security in Google Chrome 1. Stop Websites from Snooping Your Location To enhance the user experience and well, in some cases, to collect user data, most of the websites ask for the location of the user....

Encountering an error message every time you click a link can be annoying, particularly if you need to access the content urgently. Below, we have listed some useful tips for fixing Instagram links not working issue on your Android or iPhone. 1. Force-Close and Reopen the Instagram App Temporary glitches with the Instagram app can cause it to become unresponsive on your phone. Consequently, when you tap a link in an Instagram story or bio, the app may fail to open it....

Microsoft Access is a part of the Microsoft 365 package. The software helps you store data for reporting, analysis, and reference. The software not responding on Windows 11 may leave you with unproductive hours. Let’s fix the problem once and for all. 1. Launch Microsoft Access in Safe Mode Microsoft Access may fail to respond due to third-party add-ons or services. You can run Microsoft Access in safe mode to open the app without third-party add-ins, apps, or processes....

It’s frustrating when your primary messaging app keeps crashing on occasion. However, if you are not ready to switch to an alternative just yet, here are some troubleshooting tips that’ll help you fix the Samsung Messages app crashes on your phone. 1. Force Stop Messages App When an app on your phone fails to work properly or stops for no apparent reason, you’ll need to manually force stop the app and open it again....