What is an IMEI? All phones feature a unique IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity), which is a string of 15 or 16 digits that identifies the device on a mobile network. It is transmitted to the mobile operator as soon as you switch on your phone. How to tell if a phone is lost, stolen or blocked before you buy If your IMEI has been reported lost or stolen, or the IMEI is blacklisted, you won’t be able to register it on the mobile network....

When a process, or a combination of processes, demand too much of your computer’s hard disk everything can slow to a crawl. It’s probably the unresponsiveness that’s led you to check Task Manager where you’ve discovered that your disk is maxed out. Finding the problem is just the start though: you still need to fix whatever is causing it to get back to normal. Method 1. Restart your computer The first thing to try – as with most Windows problems – is to turn it off and on again....

We’ve all been there. While it might make you want to turn off your computer and start again, that’s often not necessary. If there’s just one app causing the problem, you can force it to quit instead. Even if the issue is more widespread, this should be your first port of call. Microsoft makes it really easy to force quit apps in Windows 11 – there are three different methods....

Samsung Galaxy M20 launch date in India was 5th February 2019. Although, its craze had already started at the beginning of the year. To compete with the well known Xiaomi company, Samsung has launched the Galaxy M series smartphones. These phones are pocket friendly with the new notch display. As per the Galaxy M20 review, this smartphone comes with a completely new look and design. Moreover, let’s have a look at some of the Galaxy M20 features....

We’ll focus on guitar and piano, but many of the services here also teach other instruments such as bass and drums. For others, you’ll be able to find many similar resources online. How to learn guitar online During lockdown, many people decided to learn to play the guitar. So much so that companies such as Fender and Gibson reported record sales of the instruments. One of the reason for this (apart from the fact that guitars are so popular) is the wealth of free and affordable training available to new and improving players....

Also see: How to download video from YouTube, How to download music from YouTube and Is it illegal to download YouTube video? Adding the playlist To create a Christmas playlist simply log into your YouTube account and browse to a song you wish to include. Click the + Add to button below the video, then select Create a new Playlist. Enter a name for your playlist, such as Christmas 2017, then decide whether you want it to be a public, unlisted or private playlist....

Track your data usage Some smartphones are more efficient than others when it comes to mobile data. Apple provides plenty of settings to restrict mobile data on your iPhone, but doesn’t make it easy to see how much of your allowance you’ve used. If you go to Settings, Mobile, then scroll down to Mobile Data Usage, you’ll see two counters: Current Period and Current Period Roaming. This shows the amount of kilobytes or megabytes used since you last reset the statistics (an option at the bottom of this particular menu)....

So, you may well need an alternative. Luckily, there are many free (and ad-free!) downloadable alternatives and the best of the lot is VLC media player. It’s an open source platform and framework that’s upheld by many developers and programmers worldwide. It supports anything you can throw at it, from CDs and DVDs to the most obscure of file formats, both audio and video. How to play any video file format on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch: the best media players for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch The iPhone, iPad and iPod touch are all great for watching videos, but Apple’s devices don’t support most video formats....

We show you the simple steps to take if you want to record calls on Skype for desktop or mobile. Let people know you’re recording There are various legal entanglements when it comes to recording people. Usually you’ll need their permission, but Skype has made this elementary by warning all parties whenever someone begins recording. This is a feature that can’t be disabled, so you’ll know that no-one is surreptitiously capturing any footage....

If you’re running the iOS 14 beta and want to declutter your Home screen without actually deleting any of your precious apps, here’s how to do it. How to remove apps from the Home screen Cleaning your Home screen is a cathartic experience, especially when you’re not actually deleting the app. A decluttered Home screen allows for a decluttered mind, after all. Okay I might’ve made that up, but still, it’s nice to have a spacious Home screen – especially with the addition of widgets in iOS 14....

It’s worth noting that this is separate to resetting an Apple ID, which we cover separately. Password hint If you’re struggling to remember your password, why not take a look at your password hint? As long as you included one when you set up your account, of course. The hint should appear on the login screen after three incorrect attempts: If you didn’t set up a password hint, or if the hint you used is a little too cryptic for your liking, you’ll have to move on to the next method....

Most importantly, this method will not trip the Safety Net system of Google. Hence you can still use apps like Google Play, Netflix or Pokémon GO after rooting OnePlus 6. Besides, Magisk is a type of system-less root that make changes to the boot partition, instead of modifying system files. Since it does not come across system files directly, it can go undetected by the apps incompatible with root. Moreover, this root method will work on any Android 7 Nougat, Android 8 Oreo, or even Android 9....

Furthermore, there are many root advantages as well. With root, you can block ads from any app or remove pre-installed apps. Besides, you can even flash custom ROM on Poco F1. Additionally, you can even do a factory reset, overclock and underclock, create Nandroid backup, increase RAM, etc. Root gives a complete potential to crossover limitations led by the manufacturer. Most important, by rooting Android phones you can truly own your device....

As you might expect from Apple tech, it pairs pretty much seamlessly with an iPhone to give you an excellent wrist companion to your trusty Apple smartphone. Set up out of the box is a doddle, but for those unsure, here’s how to set up your new Apple Watch. Don’t worry if it’s not the latest generation of Apple Watch you’ve got either; these steps apply to every generation and model of Apple Watch....

It’s easy to turn off backup and sync. Simply launch the Google Photos app on your phone or tablet. Then, tap on the menu icon in the top-left corner (three horizontal bars) and then tap on the Settings icon (the cog). You should see Back up & sync at the top of the list. Tap on it and then tap the toggle to disable the service. That’s all you need to do, but there are other options which you might prefer to choose before disabling backup completely....

Consider it like a safety officer examining all the code to ensure everything is all together. In case if you attempt to flash ROM on your device, the bootloader will automatically identify it and decline the process to proceed further. Every Android phone that transports from the factory comes with a built-in locked bootloader. This bootloader is even encoded with a specific script. Moreover, it is not easy to decrypt and unlock this bootloader manually without a software....

That’s great news for the 1 billion+ Windows 10 users, but what if your PC won’t let you install the update? One of the most common reasons Microsoft blocks the installation of an update is a lack of free storage space. All new versions require some capacity on the hard drive (or SSD), while the 20H2 update needed at least 32GB free. If left unchecked, this could leave you unable to download the big ‘ Sun Valley’ update or patch a potentially serious bug....

See also: What is Microsoft Teams. How to use File Explorer: Open it easily Now to start using File Explorer you’re going to need to open it up on your desktop. By default there’s a shortcut on the task bar but here’s some other ways of opening it quickly and easily. Try using the Windows key + E, using Cortana search and the link in the Start menu above Settings....

Put simply, it’s a great way to share photos at full quality, as well as other types of files without having to email them, use Whatsapp or resort to a cloud file sharing service. Here’s everything you need to know about it, including how to use it. What is Huawei Share? The name ‘Huawei Share’ actually encompasses a number of different features, depending on the use case in question. The basic Huawei Share experience lets you quickly share files to nearby Huawei/Honor devices via a mix of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi....

And that is why its catchphrase says, “Talk to strangers!” It is an excellent way to meet new people, make friends, or even establish relationships by socializing with random strangers. Other than making friends, it is also a great platform to anonymously get advice and help on subjects that you cannot ask the person you know. Created by 18-year-old Leif K-Brooks, Omegle had a positive response just in few months after its release....