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Disable Web Results in Windows Search By default, the Search Box in Windows 10/11 computers is designed to bring up suggestions from the Internet, in addition to Local Search Results from data stored locally on the Hard Disk of your computer. This happens, because Windows Search is also built on Microsoft’s Bing Search Engine which is basically a Search Engine that Powers Internet Explorer and Microsoft’s Edge browser. While Web Search Results or Suggestions from the internet can be useful, they are totally unnecessary when a user is only trying to look for Files, Programs or Apps located on the Local Hard Disk of the computer....

Enable iCloud Backup On iPhone Apple provides all its users with 5 GB free storage space on iCloud and makes it really easy to setup automated backup of your iPhone or iPad to iCloud. Typically, an iCloud Backup of iPhone includes all your iMessages, Voicemail, Device settings, App Data, Photos stored in the Camera Roll and your Purchases History. All the above information remains safe on iCloud, allowing you to restore your iPhone from iCloud, in case you switch to new iPhone or need to Factory Reset your device....

Enable or Disable Two-Step Verification for Apple ID While you can normally login to your Apple ID by entering the Email Address and Password associated with the Apple ID, you can add another layer of security to your Apple ID by enabling two step verification. When Two-Step Verification is enabled for Apple ID, anyone trying to login to your Apple ID will be required to enter a 4-digit code, in addition to Apple ID Password....

USB Debugging Mode in Android Devices The main function of USB Debugging Mode is to establish a direct connection between an Android Device and a Computer with Android SDK (Software Development Kit) installed on it. App developers code their apps on a computer using the Android SDK and make use of the USB Debugging mode to transfer their apps to an Android device for testing. While USB Debugging Mode is primarily meant for Developers, it is also a key step for non-developmental activities like Rooting an Android Device, Installing Custom ROM’s or to Run Terminal Commands from a computer to restore a bricked Android Device....

Enter DFU Mode on iPhone iPhone DFU Mode (Default Firmware Update) is an advanced recovery and restore mode, which allows greater control of the device and provides access to advanced functions. An iPhone in DFU Mode allows you to install custom firmware, Jailbreak the device, Unlock SIM, Downgrade iOS, Unlock disabled iPhone and recover iPhone from problems. While it takes a bit of practice and skill to put iPhone into DFU Mode, you should be able to get it right within the first 2-3 attempts....

Exclude Files and Folders From Time Machine Backup As mentioned above, a typical Time Machine Backup includes all your Documents, Photos, Music, Emails and installed Apps. Going with this default setting should help in restoring all the files on your Mac from a Time Machine Backup, if something goes wrong with its Hard Disk. However, if you do not want Time Machine to back up a lot of data on a daily basis, you can easily exclude specific files or entire folders from Time Machine Backup....

Factory Reset Chromecast Once Google Chromecast device is properly setup, it should continue to work properly and allow you to stream Netflix, YouTube and other supported Apps on to the larger screen of your Home Television. However, it is not uncommon for a Chromecast device to run into problems and even stop working, due to change in Network Settings and other reasons. In such cases, the problem can be fixed by Resetting Chromecast device to its Factory Default Settings by using two different methods as provided below....

Logitech is known worldwide for making phenomenal wireless gaming headsets. G935 is one of them. However, many users recently reported that their Logitech G935 mic is not working for unknown reasons. If, like all these users, you are also wondering, “why is my Logitech G935 mic not working” and wish to fix it, this article is for you. This write-up provides you with detailed insight into the problem along with its best possible solutions....

Printer Icon Not Showing in Windows 10 The issue of Printer Icon missing from the Desktop and not showing up on Devices and Printers screen has been reported by users. This problem is usually reported after upgrading the computer to Windows 10 from a previous version and also after installing a Windows 10 update. While the problem of Printer Icon Missing from Desktop can be fixed by creating a New Shortcut, the issue of Printer Icon Not Showing in Devices and Printers screen will require more troubleshooting....

Get Emails in Specific Gmail Folders The default setting in Gmail is to deliver all received Emails to Inbox and this setting works well for those who recieve a few Emails or a limited number of Emails/day. However, this setting is not suitable for those who receive hundreds of Emails/day and end up spending a a lot of time going through various types of Emails in the Inbox. Hence, Gmail provides the option to Separate Important Emails from less Important ones by creating a Dedicated Folder for important Emails and setting up Filters/Rules to direct all important Emails to this particular Folder....

Hide Hidden Photos Album on iPhone or iPad While you can Hide Photos on iPhone, the hidden Photos can be easily accessed by going to Hidden Album, available right within the Photos Album. You can make it more difficult for anyone to access or see hidden photos on your iPhone or iPad by hiding the Hidden Album in Photos App. The option to Hide Hidden Album is available in the Settings App on your iPhone or iPad....

Reboot Router and Modem Before going ahead with the steps to Reboot Router/Modem, you may want to know the basic difference between Router and Modem. As you can see in the image below, Modem brings internet connection from the service provider to Router, which then creates the WiFi Network for all your devices. Depending on the service provider, you may either have separate Router and Modem units or a combined (or single) unit that functions as both Router and Modem....

You can intervene in this process only for emergency purposes. And we advise you not to remove, copy, cut, rename, or move them if it is not required. The guide below explains how to reset iTunes Lockdown folder for Mac and Windows. But before we proceed with the steps refer to the next section to locate the Lockdown folder on your device. Steps to Reset iTunes Lockdown Folder on Mac & Windows For Mac Users Apply the following simple steps to reset the iTunes Lockdown folder on your device....

Save phone Number on iPhone During a Call Let us assume that you are engaged in a conversation on your iPhone and the person at the other end provides you with an important phone number. Noticing that there is nothing nearby to write down the call you tap on the keypad (natural reaction in such situations) and input the phone number on the keypad, hoping that you will be able find a pen and paper after the call has ended....

Speed Up Android Phone It is a known fact that hardware specs alone cannot make a device run faster. Software and the Graphics play a big role in the speed of any Phone or tablet. This can be clearly seen from Apple devices which perform exceedingly well, mainly due to their well designed Software and Graphics. Good thing about Android devices is that they run on an open source Android OS that allows anyone to modify or tweak the software to achieve better results....

Stop Android Phone from Vibrating or Making Clicking Sounds It is likely that you are dealing with an Android Phone that vibrates or makes clicking sounds, while you are typing something on its on-screen keyboard and also while you are tapping anywhere else on its screen. Depending on your preference, you may either want to stop Android Phone from vibrating or making clicking sounds while typing only or totally stop your Android Phone from vibrating or making clicking sounds....

Sync Specific Folder On Computer With Google Drive By default, Google’s Backup and Sync tool syncs your entire Desktop, Documents and Pictures Folders to Google Drive. However, in case you do not like your entire Desktop syncing to Google Drive, it is possible to setup Google’s Backup and Sync tool to sync only a specific folder on your computer with Google Drive. Once any Folder on your computer is synced with Google Drive, any files that you add to the Synced Folder will be copied to your Google Drive account as a backup....

Transfer Emails From One Gmail Account to Another Gmail makes it really easy to transfer emails from one Gmail Account to another Gmail Account or to any other email account with Outlook, Yahoo and most other email clients. This feature can be really useful when you are switching to a new Gmail Account or want to transfer Emails in Bulk from Gmail to other Email clients like Outlook, Yahoo and others....

Try Paid Android Apps For Free There are tons of Apps and Games on Google Play Store, which usually tempts many users to buy them – only to regret the decision later on. Hence, we are providing below a way to try Paid Android Apps for Free on Google Play Store, before actually buying them, so that you do not suffer from a buyer’s remorse later on. The method as provided below requires you to buy the App, after which you can try the App and return it back for a full refund, if you are not fully satisfied with the purchase....

How to Enable Offline Mode on Gmail Web App Open Gmail web app on the device you want to access offline. This feature is device-specific, so enabling offline mode on one device will not make it work offline on another device. Also, you need to be online for the setup process. Click on the cog icon at the top right corner of Gmail to open Settings. It will open a sidebar with some quick settings....