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Google Chrome webcam not working on Mac [Fixed] In this guide, we will show you various methods to fix the issue of the Google Chrome webcam not working on Mac. During the past couple of years when work from home had become the new normal, many users had flocked to video conferencing apps. Unfortunately, some Chrome users on Mac had to return disappointed. According to them, Google Chrome webcam just refused to work on their Mac PCs and they were constantly greeted with ‘Aw, Snap!...

Google Chromecast Firmware Update Stuck at 0%: How to Fix In this guide, we will show you numerous methods to fix the issue of the Google Chromecast firmware update being stuck at 0%. These streaming dongles from the Silicon Vally giants are probably the best in its domain. In just a few clicks (and an HDMI port), you could easily stream all your preferred content over to your TV and have full control over the same right from your smartphone....

Google Messages Beta Crashing on Android 14 Beta 1.1 [Fixed] In this guide, we will show you a couple of methods to fix the issue of Google Messages Beta crashing on Android 14 Beta 1.1. The Silicon Valley giant has recently rolled out an incremental update to its first beta build of the fourteenth iteration of the OS. This was a much-needed patch since the beta build was affected by a plethora of issues....

Google Messages Reply Option Missing: How to Fix In this guide, we will show you a couple of nifty workarounds to fix the issue of the Reply option missing from Google Messages. The messaging app from the Silicon Valley giant has recently been blessed with quite a few nifty features, including the likes of AI Gemini Smart Reply , Photomoji , and Animated Emojis , among others. However, on the flip side, one of its core functionality isn’t working along the expected lines, thereby giving quite a tough time to the end users....

Google Photos unable to automatically sync photos on Mac due to Drive It seems that Google Photos is unable to automatically sync photos on Mac due to issues with Google Drive for Desktop. When it comes to cloud storage services, then there’s no denying the fact that the offering from the Silicon Valley giants is the most preferred service across the web. Its ease of sync, cross-device support, and 15GB free shared storage are just some of the reasons for its high rank in the pecking order....

Google Releases Light Version of Their Apps (GO Apps). Try Them Now! Given below is the list of lightweight apps released by Google. Dubbed the GO Apps, they consume very limited RAM and storage and are suitable for low-end devices. As surprising as it may sound, nearly half the Indian population can’t afford mobile phones close to Rs 7,000. The good news is that many device manufacturers have started manufacturing mobile phones just for this niche....

Haptic Feedback not working in Gboard after Android 13 Update [Fix] In this guide, we will show you the steps to fix the issue of Haptic Feedback not working in Gboard after the Android 13 update. The latest iteration of the OS is more about refinement than bringing in UI changes. With Android 12 bringing in a massive interface redesign, its successor has polished most of the edges and now gives out a more fluid usage experience....

Hive Social: ‘An error occurred loading users’ Followers/Following In this guide, we will show you the steps to fix the Hive Social: ‘An error occurred loading users’ when accessing the followers or following list. Ever since the Twitter fiasco started, we are seeing many newcomers trying to dethrone the tech giant from the topmost position in the microblogging domain. One among them is Hive Social which although launched back in 2019 has only recently managed to grab the attention of the masses, thanks in part to the instability at Twitter....

HomePod ‘problem completing your request’ after 16.3 update [Fix] In this guide, we will show you a potential method that might help you fix the ‘problem completing your request’ error on HomePod after the version 16.3 update. These smart speakers from the Cupertino giant are one of the most popular players in their domain. However, ever since the latest OS update, it seems to be going through a rough patch....

How to Create and Apply any Video/GIF as a Custom Boot Animation on Android In this guide, we will show you the steps to create and apply any Video/GIF as a Custom Boot Animation on your Android device. Out of the truckload of possibilities that an open-source ecosystem brings in with itself, one is the ability to carry out a plentitude of customizations onto your device. The basic level tweaks include the likes of sideloading apps outside the Play Store....

How to Create and Install Magisk Flashable GApps Package In this guide, we will show you the detailed steps to create a Magisk flashable GApps package and then install it onto your device. There are still quite a few devices out there that don’t have a custom recovery like TWRP or OrangeFox. These include the likes of Pixel devices, the ones that aren’t actively supported in the custom development, or the ones that are just released....

How to Delete Time Machine Backup on Mac In this guide, we will show you a couple of methods to delete the Time Machine backup from your Mac. This built-in backup feature in the macOS is probably the only one that you would ever need. It is able to create both the incremental as well as the entire system backup without any fuss and also streamlines the process of resting them as and when required....

How to Disable ‘Outlook closed while you had items open’ prompt In this guide, we will show you various methods to disable the ‘Outlook closed while you had items open’ prompt. When it comes to personal information manager software systems, then the offering from the Redmond giant hardly needs an introduction of any sort. However, what it does need are rectification measures to make itself free from numerous issues at frequent intervals....

How to Disable or Remap Essentials Button on Nothing Phone 3/3A In this guide, we will show you the steps to disable/remap the Essentials button on the Nothing Phone 3/3A/Pro. There are quite a few talking points in the latest Nothing devices, and unfortunately, none of them are praiseworthy. From the removal of the Glyph interface to charging a hefty amount for the device having the Snapdragon 8S Gen 4 chipset, it is being bashed left, right, and center, and rightly so....

How to Downgrade OnePlus 9/Pro from Android 12 to Android 11 In this guide, we will show you the steps to downgrade your OnePlus 9/Pro device from Android 12 (OxygenOS 12) to Android 11 (OxygenOS 11). The Chinese OEM follows a specific update rollout schedule- it first releases the update in the closed testing environment. After that, the domain is further expanded to include the beta testers- users who have voluntarily decided to test out these builds....

How to Downgrade Samsung from One UI 6 to 5 [Android 14 to 13] In this guide, we will show you the steps to downgrade your Samsung device from One UI 6 to One UI 5, i.e. from Android 14 to Android 13. The South Korean giant has just rolled out the fourteenth iteration of the OS . And with that, there are quite a few new and noteworthy features that you could welcome abode onto your device....

How to Downgrade System Apps without ADB Commands or PC In this guide, we will show you the steps to downgrade system apps on your Android device without using ADB Commands or PC. If the developer has rolled out a buggy updater or completely overhauled the UI/UX aspect, then in such cases, your best bet is to downgrade that app to its earlier version . In this regard, if we talk about user apps, then you could easily carry out the downgrade by uninstalling the app and then reinstalling its older build....

How to Download and Install MediaTek USB VCOM Drivers In this guide, we will show you the steps to download and install the MediaTek USB VCOM Drivers. Nowadays, more devices are turning to MTK-powered chipsets than ever before. And it wouldn’t be long before it overtakes its force rival Snapdragon. Moreover, devices that are offering the best value for money more often than not come with the MTK chipset. Along with that, these devices are quite an active player in custom development as well....

How to Enable Allow From Unknown Sources via ADB Commands In this guide, we will show you the steps to enable Allow From Unknown Sources via ADB Commands. But why is there a need to take the help of ADB Commands when you can easily get this job done by enabling a single toggle? Well, there could be quite a few reasons for this. For instance, recently, the Settings menu of my device got corrupted [I was on a custom ROM]....

How to Enable Call Recording in OnePlus 8/Pro/8T In this guide, we will show you the steps to enable the call recording on OnePlus 8/8 Pro/8T devices. There’s no denying the fact that the devices from the Chinese OEM are among the most popular ones out there. While it does sometimes ends up taking a few questionable decisions (such as the incorporation of ColorOS), but more often than not, it comes out as the fan-favorite....