Thank you for your tips on real speed-dial alternatives for Android phones. Three-button pushes (using favorites) is better than nothing. Single-digit speed dials (like Samsung Galaxy LG and Huawei Mate X phones have had for years) can be very important for some phone users (elderly, recovering from a stroke, etc) The feature really should become part of Android’s standard dialer. So I continue to seek an alternative to the entire phone dialer app that Google provides in Android as I need this “one-button” speed-dial capability for a disabled sibling....

Key fobs allow users to lock and unlock doors, open trunks, and turn on alarms easily. However, they can also be vulnerable to signal theft. Thankfully, a key fob cover or protector can prevent this. In this article, we’ll look at some of the best key fob covers and protectors. Todoxi Faraday Key Fob Protector Todoxi Faraday Key Fob Protector View Price The Todoxi Faraday Key Fob Protector is a compact and functional solution that secures your key fob signals against unwanted access....

Press the Windows key, search dxdiag, and click Open to launch the DirectX Diagnostic Tool. Open the Run dialog using the Windows + R shortcut, type dxdiag, and click OK. Method 1: Open the DirectX Diagnostic Tool With the Task Manager The Task Manager app on Windows 11 allows you to monitor and manage all running applications and processes. You can use it to create a new task for running the DirectX Diagnostic Tool....

The Xbox Controller is the go-to choice for folks looking to connect a controller to their phone. To make the experience even better, you can get Xbox controller phone mounts to clip your smartphone to the Xbox controller for a more immersive gaming experience. We’ve listed the best Xbox controller phone mounts below, so let’s take a look. JOVITEC Phone Clip One JOVITEC Phone Clip One View Price The JOVITEC Phone Clip One comes in a pack of two clips that latch onto your Xbox controller conveniently....

Or we can uninstall the Snip tool and install a third-party app. Nice work Microsoft; they borked so many things in Windows 11.

Terri says: March 7, 2022 at 5:29 am This article would have been more useful if you featured shorter than 3 foot cables. I’m not a fan of Amazon charging cables. Amber & Belkin are good, but you didn’t feature shorter options Reply

Like other messaging apps, iMessage also comes packed with features for iPhone. You can add iMessage apps on your iPhone to access content from other apps and share it with your friends. You can also look for something specific in your older iMessage chats using the Search bar. However, some users complain that they can’t search for older messages in iMessage on iPhone. If you are also facing the same issue, we bring you solutions to fix iMessage search not working on your iPhone....

Microsoft OneNote has gone through a number of iterations. However, users complain about losing notebooks, sections, and individual notes often. Several users report losing notes or entire notebooks that disappeared on the Windows computer. We will show you what to do when OneNote Notebooks are disappearing on your Windows PC. It could be a simple sync error or maybe the notebook in question was closed and no longer available. Part of the problem is that Microsoft has multiple versions of OneNote , making it difficult to keep track of things or even troubleshoot problems like these....

Online alarm clocks are an ideal option for people who travel frequently or need multiple alarms or reminders throughout the day. In this article, we will explore some of the best online alarm clock websites that offer a range of features and customization options. While bedside alarm clocks are still popular, online alarm clocks have gained widespread popularity, thanks to their convenience and versatility. And whether you need a simple or loud alarm clock online, we’ve got you covered....

It was always surprising that Google didn’t have a strong product for photo management. Picasa barely qualifies as an actively developed product and while Google Drive is great for managing documents but fails miserably when it comes to media. There’s Google+ Photos , but the problem is that it’s a solution deeply embedded in Google+. What if Google finally came to its senses and freed it from the clutches of the failing social network?...

The Photos app is the default option for viewing your photos and videos on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. You get a lot of editing features in the Photos app to give your memories a free new look. The Photos app can automatically recognize different faces in your photos, most of the time. That’s correct. Mostly the app can do that. But sometimes, it falters to recognize faces. We will show how to add faces in the Photos app on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac....

Apart from Samsung and LG, most smart TV manufacturers use Google’s Android TV platform to unlock thousands of apps on your smart TV. However, these Android TVs, boxes, and sticks have only 8GB of space. Out of which, around 5GB of storage is available to utilize. You can clear the cache on Android TV to free up space or fix irregularities with the installed apps. Here’s how to clear cache on Android TV and Google TV....

Thank you! Very helpful!

Nope. No option to ‘Show contacts (or not) when sharing content’.

Apple provides the best security features for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Since a growing population of Apple users falls in the category of minors, parents need to ensure a secure online experience for their kids. As a preventive measure, Apple has introduced the feature of Sensitive Content Warning. This post will share the steps to enable Sensitive Content Warning on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Do note that we are using the Public Beta versions of the respective software....

The battery is what keeps your laptop alive when it’s not connected to a power outlet. Several users are facing an issue where their laptop battery is not detected in Windows 10. That can seriously hamper your work life balance. Especially, if you are like me and always on the move. After all, that’s why laptop became so popular in the first place. So you could travel and work from anywhere, even without a constant power outlet ....

Instagram lets you save posts so you can easily reference them later in the future. That is one feature one I use all the time . Saving posts come in handy in many situations. Even better, Instagram allows you neatly categorize your saved posts into Collections . Some Instagram users, however, miss out on the benefits of this feature because it sometimes malfunctions on their device. We’ll cover some common Instagram Collection issues in this post and show you how to solve them....

You must have at one time or the other used the Shapes tool in MS Word to draw objects, diagrams , etc. You would know then that it takes quite some effort and a number of shapes (lines, arrows, boxes, circles, text…) to complete one whole diagram. Now, God help you if you have to do some document formatting which counts on you moving your diagram to a new page or new location....

Google Sheets and Google Docs provide a free, online alternative to Microsoft Office, along with unique features. If you work on any of these tools, you must enter dates now and then . However, wrestling with date formats and remembering specific days can be a tedious, error-prone chore. Thankfully, you can insert a date picker in Google Sheets and Google Docs to make the job easier. Gone are the days of manually typing dates....

Facebook Marketplace – the company’s e-commerce platform, has over one billion users. Needless to say, the platform has become the go-to place for many to sell and buy items. That said, you should still be careful, as scammers have also exploited the platform’s rising popularity. If you become a victim of such scams, use the steps below to report fake buyers or sellers on Facebook Marketplace. Facebook Marketplace is filled with scammers....