The app is available on both iOS and Android, and there is a web version too. Let’s see what we can do to help with the situation so you can go back to cracking jokes and playing games over video calls in Houseparty. 1. App/Server Side Errors The recent surge in the number of users has caused all sorts of problems. Houseparty shared an update recently stating that they were facing ‘some issues’ without being too specific the reason....

There are several possible reasons that can prevent Microsoft Edge from opening in Windows 10. Bugs and glitches, an outdated browser cache, a corrupt Edge installation, etc., are some of them. Let’s figure out what you can do to fix Microsoft Edge when it fails to open on Windows 10. Warning: If you haven’t already synced your browsing data — such as your passwords and autofill data — to a Microsoft Account, some of the fixes below may erase them permanently....

Most of the time, signing out and then signing in, gets the work done, but it’s not always so. If you are stuck in a similar position, here are some ways through which you can fix Microsoft Store’s stuck on starting download issue. 1. Clear Cache Cache files are both a boon and a bane, be it your Chrome browser, apps on your Android phone, or the Microsoft Store. While cache improves performance and loading time, some old cache files tend to get corrupted and can cause the Microsoft Store to act weirdly....

Primarily, they work by routing your internet connection through a server from a location of your choice. This has the effect of masking your presence online by assigning you a temporary IP address. VPNs can let users access content which is usually accessible only from specific geographic locations. VPNs are great to have in this age where private information can be so easily compromised. As with all things, however, sometimes things may not work as you would like and you might have trouble connecting to the internet after using the VPN provider of your choice....

However, there is one area where we still haven’t been able to make any advancement. I’m talking about the ability to use both the cameras, front and rear, at the same time to record videos. In fact, one can’t even flip the camera while recording. Many phones let you capture dual images where the images are shot from the front and rear camera both at the same time. However, you cannot switch cameras while recording a video both on Android or iPhone both....

The Disk Utility is usable to format internal and external (portable) drives along with memory cards. Beside creating partition and fixing disk errors, it can also let you format and change the file system of an external drive. So, to format a drive on your Mac, here’s the easiest way to use Disk Utility for that. What Is Disk Utility Disk Utility is an in-built program on macOS that comes installed with all Mac computers....

The Lollipop task switcher is one of my personal favorites when it comes to the overall design upgrade of Lollipop. The stacked cards floating in open space are sure a view for the eyes, and at the same time, they make it easy for the user to multitask. Today I am going to show you how to get a similar task switcher on your outdated Androids so you can keep calm....

Using Windows Package Manager (winget) to install and manage apps on Windows can be a bit daunting for the average user due to its steep learning curve. But it doesn’t necessarily have to be that way. To make this process easier, we’ve put together this guide that shows how you can use the Windows Package Manager to quickly install, update, or remove apps on Windows 11. How to Install Windows Package Manager on Windows 11 Windows Package Manager comes installed by default on all versions of Windows starting from Windows 10, version 1809....

Microsoft also, for the first time, has acknowledged the importance of these small devices and released an edition of Windows especially for them. A preview of Windows 10 IoT is released so as to motivate developers to make or port their Windows apps to it. Let’s see how to install Windows 10 IoT on your Raspberry Pi 2. Cool Tip: To discover many cool projects for Raspberry Pi, do visit Hackaday....

Enabling this feature will also let you start working on your Mac immediately without causing any annoyance. If your Mac is not asking for the password after waking up from sleep, we recommend not using this feature. But if you want to learn more about this, keep reading this post that explains how to log in automatically on your Mac. Before Getting Started We recommend that you check for the latest update of macOS to ensure that you do not face any hiccups while following the steps mentioned below....

Speaking of Instagram, Canva can also help you to create animated stories to make your profile stand out from the rest. This post will show you the steps to make animated Instagram stories in Canva on mobile and desktop. Create Animated Instagram Stories in Canva on Mobile The official Canva app is available for Android and iPhone users. You can use Canva to create some stunning posts for your Instagram and even create some Stories using the Animation tools....

However, for rooted users, now with the Xposed Module for Android called the Permission Master, you can control the permissions of all the apps installed on your device. This tool can revoke/grant a certain set of permissions, including those installed as system apps. So let’s see how Permission Master works and how it can be useful. Like any other Xposed module, download the Permission Master application from the repository and activate the module....

A cluttered Gmail app can end up occupying extra space in your Google Drive as well. The best way to free it up is by deleting the thousands of emails currently camping on your Gmail account. But is it possible to mass delete emails using the Gmail mobile app as well? While the app does not have a select all option, you can delete multiple emails at once. Scroll down to find out more....

Here is everything you would want to know about the “pinned websites” feature. How To Pin Websites There are two ways to pin a website on the taskbar. Both of them are more or less similar to each other and take just a few seconds to complete. Method 1: Drag the Favicon Visit the website you wish to pin on your task bar. Once the page loads successfully, drag the favicon of the website on your taskbar and drop it when you see a translucent pin icon hovering around it....

Use SoundHound to Play Playlists Since Spotify ended their lyrics partnership with Musixmatch, they’ve been working to help third party apps detect when it is playing so they can display lyrics for users who still want it. One such direct partnership is with SoundHound, a Shazam-like music detector that also displays Spotify song lyrics. But there’s an interesting edge case here. If you have Spotify premium, SoundHound can play your playlists without affecting the Spotify app, so that you can have two devices playing at once....

When working on a desktop, you no longer need to switch to your mobile to check your Instagram feed and add new posts. Using Instagram web and third-party services like Canva, you can easily add new posts to your Instagram account. Let us show you how. 1. Instagram on Web The Instagram web is limited to doing normal posts only. You can’t post stories or make reels on the desktop....

We have previously covered tools like RIOT and Image Resizer Power Toy that can reduce the size of your photos while retaining the original quality but there may be scenarios, take college cybercafé for example, where bandwidth is not an issue but being logged in as a Guest or Limited user you cannot install any of these tools, and thus you require an online tool that can do the task....

Renaming iCloud Drive files and folders on the Mac and the PC require nothing special on your part. However, the process can confuse you while using the iPhone or iPad. Furthermore, the iCloud Drive web app on iCloud.com also makes the process of renaming items quite unintuitive. So let’s check out how you can go about performing this otherwise simple task without hassle on any device. Rename Files and Folders on iPhone With the introduction of iOS 11, Apple got rid of the iCloud Drive app and instead integrated it into the Files app....

However, regularly ejecting your drive like this can lead to problems down the line. As such, you’re better off avoiding it. So, how do you safely eject an external disc drive on Mac? We will run you three different options. Why You Mustn’t Pulling Out the Cable to Eject a Drive If you’re guilty of ever pulling out a USB once you’re finished with it, you’re not alone. Doing that puts the files on your external drive at risk....

Medical ID is the new feature to store your medical details and emergency contacts on your iPhone. These details are quickly accessible to the first responders and medical personnel during emergencies. Easy access to these important details can help someone save your life. So, here’s a guide on how to set up and access Medical ID on your iPhone. How to Set Up Medical ID on iPhone Apple includes the Medical ID feature in the Health app and you’ll need to use it to add your medical details....