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Yahoo’s search engine is inferior to Google and Bing’s. With Yahoo as the default search engine, you are left spending more time during research on the web. You can always change the search engine to Google, but Microsoft Edge reverting it to Yahoo can irritate and confuse you. Before we talk about troubleshooting steps, let’s first understand why the Microsoft Edge search engine automatically changes to Yahoo. Why Microsoft Edge Search Engine Changes to Yahoo When you download third-party apps, music, media, and movies from unknown sources on the web, you expose your device to potential threats and corrupt files....

However, there is always a workaround, and with the right accessory by your side, you can make your college life a bit bearable. OK, I might be exaggerating, but yes, you get the drift. In this list today, we are showcasing a list of top seven essential laptop accessories to help you on the go. 1. Laptop Screen Privacy Filter If you want to keep your work away from prying eyes, the best investment would be on a screen privacy filter....

A majority of office-going folks are looking for tips to be productive while working from home. While you can create a close to perfect office environment at home, you might not have access to some of the essential hardware such as a printer or scanner at home. And here is where software solutions chime in. With a digital scanner and PDF editors, you can create, edit, and scan documents on the go....

The sale has begun and will last until July 6 for apps, games, books and music and until July 13 for movies and TV shows in selected regions. “It’s the season for BBQs, family road trips, and days by the beach or pool. No matter how you spend your summer days, Google Play can be a part of it. Starting today, you’ll be able to find your favourite movies, apps, games, music, TV and books at big savings,” the company stated....

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....

Luckily, there are other ways to get the Control Panel back up and running. And today, we’ll talk about them. So, let’s get right into it. 1. Update Windows Before diving deep into the other solutions on this list, first, you should make sure your Windows is up to date. Chances are, there’s already an update waiting to be installed that has resolved this particular issue. To check for updates on Windows 10, press Windows key + I to launch Settings....

If you’ve checked the basic things like verifying your internet connection and restarting your PC, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and dig a little deeper. This guide carries a few troubleshooting tips that’ll help you remedy Discord’s connection issues on both Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs. So, let’s begin. 1. Check Discord Server Status Your first course of action should be to check Discord’s server status. If its server is under maintenance or facing an outage, Discord will get stuck on the connecting screen....

This error essentially forces you to use the default line you choose (primary number) for voice calls or FaceTime calls on your iPhone. That means the default number or line is used for calling or messaging someone, whether the person is or not in your iPhone’s contacts. But if your iPhone can’t detect that last line (primary number), it’ll throw you this error – Last Line No Longer Available. That’ll mostly occur when you’re using the iPhone in a dual-SIM mode – regular SIM and eSIM....

If you’ve been wondering why Spotify is logging you out, you’ve landed on the right page. In this article, we’ll share some troubleshooting methods that should help you get back on track. So, let’s get started. 1. Sign Out of All Devices If you’re logged in with your Spotify account on multiple devices, someone else may be using your account on that other device. Thus, you can try signing out of all the devices using Spotify’s website to see if that helps....

You can also connect your Android phone to a desktop and transfer media files to free up space. But it’s another impractical and time-consuming. Here are the tips to regain storage space on your Android without touching installed apps. 1. Find and Remove Large Media Files You can manually remove large videos from the phone’s gallery app. But it may take a while to find and delete such files from your phone storage....

If Google Chrome consistently consumes a large amount of CPU, it impacts the experience on your computer. If you don’t want to switch to Microsoft Edge, here are some solutions for fixing Google Chrome’s high CPU usage on Windows 11. 1. Close Unwanted Tabs Using Chrome Task Manager Each tab you open in Chrome consumes CPU resources, with some requiring more than others. If you like to keep a slew of tabs open while working, Chrome’s CPU usage may shoot up on Windows....

If you have been looking for unique Android apps that were released in the last few months, you have come to the right place. These apps have recently surfaced on the Play Store and needless to say, each one is different in its own way. Let’s take a look. 1. Firefox ScreenshotGo Beta I take tons of screenshots daily. Be it related to my work or random stuff that I discover on Instagram and Pinterest....

But at the end of the day, no phone is perfect. The Galaxy Note 10 Plus is no different. It has a few shortcomings, and that’s when third-party apps come into the picture. It lacks a feature-rich image editor or a multi-functional video player. If you’re someone who is looking to maximize the potential of their new Galaxy Note 10, have a look at these must-have Android apps. 1. Selectively Edit Those Images: Snapseed Whether it’s the wide-angle shots or the detailed HDR photos, it goes without doubt that the Galaxy Note 10 can capture amazing photos....

If you have bought it recently or planning to get one in this holiday season, here are a few nifty tips and tricks to get the most out of the Samsung Galaxy Active 2. Let’s check them out. Buy Samsung Galaxy Active2 1. Activate the Bezel Aforementioned, the Galaxy Active 2 sports an innovative digital bezel on the edges. So run your finger on top of the black border to navigate through the pages and menus....

Discord is practically unusable due to this error. Instead of new messages, you will see the messages are filled with empty chat bubbles. 1. Check Discord Servers Before we go ahead and apply advanced troubleshooting tricks, let’s go through some basics. If Discord servers are having a rough day, you won’t send or receive any new messages. The company offers a dedicated server page to check the current status page....

Users do not see any available update on the My apps & games window in Play Store (Hamburger menu > My apps & games). All they get is ‘Error checking for updates.’ Pressing the refresh button next to the message doesn’t help either. Let’s check various solutions to fix the problem of ‘Error checking for updates.’ 1. Restart Phone Begin the troubleshooting process by restarting your phone. At times, a simple solution like that works like magic....

Sure, you can also download games from the Microsoft Store, but that won’t give you the same experience as Valve’s Steam. Apart from better download experience, Steam also offers a massive library of games with regular sale events. Let’s see how we can get you back in the game. 1. Kill Process and Relaunch It is possible that the Steam client is stuck due to a bug and you need to restart it....

For some users, the Windows Search button doesn’t work. That is, clicking on it doesn’t open the search panel. Others are unable to type in the search box. Similarly, while others can type in the search bar, search results do not appear, and the search box appears blank. Whatever the issue you are facing regarding Windows Search, the following solutions should help. Let’s start. 1. Restart Computer The first solution that you should try is to restart your Windows 10 PC....

MS Outlook intelligently covers such requirements under a feature known as Search Folders. Such folders are virtual folders and do not really contain or store your emails. They just create a view according to the rules defined and show the messages which match that rule. By default, a Search Folder always contains views like Categorized Mail, Large Mail and Unread Mail. You may want to create some more like For Follow Up, With Attachment etc....

THM Files Explained Thumbnail files are widely used by cameras, other devices, and on the web mainly for providing a smaller version of content in order to take less space and make previews load faster. On the web, the small footprint of thumbnail files can make all the difference when it comes to load times. For example, a website listing content with thumbnails instead of full-sized images can be ready for browsing several times faster....