The latest error causes the search function to stop working altogether, with users reporting a message saying ‘This is taking too long to load’ alongside a refresh button. Clicking this will take you back to the same situation once more. Perhaps more concerning is the unusual-looking characters that are said to appear in the bottom right-hand corner. While presumably referring to a version number, they can easily be mistaken for a virus....

Method 1: Update Windows Occasionally updates will cause problems to appear in Windows (or any operating system). These are usually addressed quickly by Microsoft, with patches made available as soon as possible. To ensure you have these fixes you’ll need to be running the latest version of Windows 10. To do this, open the Start Menu and navigate to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Check for updates....

Let’s see how to format and prepare the SSD to use for your Mac Time Machine’s backup with OS X. How to Format External SSD for Time Machine Most of the SSDs come in default ExFat format that is compatible with both Windows and Mac. For the time machine, you have to format the SSD from the default shipped format. Once you selected the backup machine, the system will consider the disk as Time Machine....

The issue with pre-ordering a game is that you might not actually want it once the game has been fully revealed. What are you to do in this scenario? Can you claim a refund on Nintendo Switch games? The answer? Yes and no, it depends on where you purchased the Switch game. Read on to find out more. Getting a refund on physical Nintendo Switch games If you’ve picked up a physical copy of a Nintendo Switch game that you’d like to return, you’re largely at the mercy of the retailer you purchased it from....

Let’s see how to import Google WiFi settings to Google Home App, and you can access all Google WiFi features right from Google Home App. Import Google WiFi Networks to Google Home Before you start, make sure you have Google WiFi app and Google Home on the same device. We did this with the iPhone app and looked like the Android update is going to hit the PlayStore very soon with this feature....

Windows 10 offers a solid gaming experience and will be supported until October 2025, but Microsoft has specifically advertised Windows 11 as a great operating system for gaming. The latter adds a couple of extra features you won’t find on Windows 10, but there are some extra steps you can take to get the most out of your games on Windows 11. Here’s everything you need to know. Enable Auto HDR Auto HDR is a feature that’s only available on Windows 11 (and Xbox consoles), adding high dynamic range (HDR) to all games – including those which don’t support it....

There are some potential drawbacks: the app might not work as intended because it hasn’t been optimised for the device, which might mean it’s buggy, crashes upon opening or drains resources and battery life. If you’re not entirely sure what you’re downloading there’s also a risk of installing malware. But if you’re comfortable that the app is legit, and you’re willing to give it a try, sideloading apps to Android Wear is much easier than you probably think....

However, this time the Huawei has launched their new flagship device named Huawei P9 with some noteworthy changes in the camera aspects. Huawei P9 camera comes with a dual-camera setup. In this easy steps guide, we’ll install the latest official TWRP recovery on Huawei P9. Finally, Team Win has officially released TWRP custom recovery for Huawei P9 smartphone. Now you are free to root Huawei P9, flash custom ROM on Huawei P9, take Nandroid backup, overclock CPU, and much more....

But you’re here to learn how to put Windows on a USB drive, so here are the basic steps How do I put Windows on a USB drive? First, make sure you have your Windows product key. Here are some tips on finding your Windows key. You’ll need to know which version of Windows you have a product key for, such as Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. This may be printed on the sticker, but if not, you can go to the Control Panel, then System and Security, and System....

Download the WatchMaker Watch Faces app from Google Play. There is a free trial version, which we recommend you try first to see if it’s what you’re looking for, but if you decide to stick with it and unlock all the features you’ll want to purchase the premium version for £2.99. The premium version unlocks 40,000 watch faces with 50 new faces added every day; the ability to use your own photos and images; more widgets; more fonts; animated GIFs, and more....

Let us see how to mirror your iPhone screen to the living room TV. How to Start Screen Mirroring from iPhone to TV As long as your TV and iPhone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network, you can easily mirror your iPhone to a TV without any third-party software. However, you need to make sure your TV supports AirPlay and is enabled as well. Most of the smart TVs support AirPlay mirroring....

How to use apps, software and services to improve your team’s performance. How to motivate a team using apps, software and the cloud. (See all business IT advice.) The modern workplace is awash with technology, hard- and software both provided by the employer and brought along by the employee. Consumer and business tech can be both time saver and time synch, often depending on the person involved. Here we’ll look at some ways that software, apps and the cloud can be used to motivate a team working in an office....

WebView is part of the tech used to render web pages in devices running Android 4.3 and lower, and a major bug within it means it could be exploited by a hacker wanting to take control of your device. From Android 4.4 onward the WebKit rendering engine within WebView was replaced with a Chromium-based version known as Blink, so KitKat and Lollipop devices are not affected. Also see: Android Advisor and Security Advisor....

Let us discuss some effective methods to recover an unsaved Word document on your Windows 10 PC. Content Recover Unsaved Word Document from Autosave In Microsoft Word, there is a built-in autosave feature. While working in a document, the MS Word app creates backups of the file periodically. So, if the app or PC go crashing, you can recover the autosave version quickly. Follow these steps to recover the word document in which you saved at least once....

Let’s see how to remove reading list from Chrome browser on PC and Mac. Remove Reading List from Chrome Bookmarks Bar The bookmarks bar at the top of the Chrome browser gives you a glimpse of your bookmarks. It is easy to find and open a bookmarked website from the bookmarks bar. If you are not sure how to properly use the Chrome bookmarks bar, check out our guide to manage bookmarks in Chrome....

How to rewatch the WWDC 2018 conference Apple does not allow sites to embed its keynote live stream, but you can rewatch it on Apple’s own site provided you have an iOS 10/11. PC and Mac users can head to the same page, and unlike with the livestream, viewing the video doesn’t require you to use Safari or Edge. What was announced at WWDC 2018? While many people expected the event to feature hardware announcements (namely the HomePod mini and iPhone SE2 alongside new Macs), the event was focused only on software....

He named this method as Low Effort Root. Actually, these developers never wanted to release this Root method so soon. However, seeing the increasing craze for this smartphone they finally posted it. Firstly we let you know that this root method requires data up to 4 GB since we are flashing a complete new system partition. Until now there is only one rooting method available and it’s only for the LG G4 international variant....

According to research released during the first lockdown by Compare the Market, energy bills were forecast to rise by over £32 a month per household during our time indoors. For many people, that number may still be increasing. Here’s what you can do to help lower your bills this winter. If you don’t have an energy monitor and don’t want to buy one, this article can still show you how to calculate the average electricity consumption of your appliances and provide advice on how to minimise power usage while you’re at home, so read on....

Instead of separate search screen like iOS, Android is using the same search function to search in web and the android device to find installed applications, contacts and other contents. In your home page, you can tap on the search bar to start search. If you type any letter it will populate the list of installed applications, contacts and other details below the search bar. When you tap on search tablet (or phone), the search function will list the apps from your tablet or phone first then the web results....

In this guide, we will show you how to use and send memoji stickers in the Signal app from your iPhone. Create and Use Memoji Sticker Pack in Signal Signal only allows stickers from its own repository. Still, you can make your own Signal sticker pack and upload it to the Signal library. Anybody who gets the single sticker from the pack can access the whole sticker pack with a single tap....