‘Unfortunately X has stopped’: What does it mean? The error message itself is self-explanatory. It means an app has crashed. Also see: How to permanently delete unwanted apps: free up space on your device by getting rid of unnecessary apps So you could just relaunch the app, but what should you do if you keep seeing the same error message? How to fix ‘Unfortunately Samsung Galaxy has stopped’ error message We’re using ‘Samsung Galaxy’ as an example here because we’re aware of it being a particular issue of late....

Many third-party developers compile various custom ROMs and kernels to experience a change in the appearance and performance of a device. A brand-new Android device comes with preinstalled stock firmware. This stock ROM has limited functionality; however, you can improve it by flashing a custom ROM. This way you can not only gain some extra features but also improve your device performance. But flashing any custom firmware is a risky process....

A new operating system is always going to have teething troubles, and it will be no different with Windows 10. There’s a vast range of hardware out there, spanning almost a decade (in some cases even older). So, there’s always going to be a chance a driver will be missing when you update to Windows 10. But you shouldn’t worry. Here’s why. How to get drivers for Windows 10: automatic driver installation As with playing games in Windows 10, it’s important to understand that the new OS is backwards compatible with Windows 7 and 8....

It can be pretty frustrating trying to have a phone call with someone and you can only just catch what they’re saying if you try really hard and put your finger in your other ear. A lot of the time you’re probably better off just having a conversation over text message. Increasing the call volume on your phone is really simple, though and should solve this problem. How to increase in-call volume in iOS, Android and Windows Phone You’ve probably been searching through your settings menu to find some kind of in-call control or volume slider but you won’t have found one because there simply isn’t one....

Chromebooks are excellent devices that offer great value and a surprising amount of capability. This can be increased by the addition of Android apps, many of which can run on Chromebooks, albeit with a little help. Google recently announced the App Runtime for Chrome, which allows developers to adapt their Android apps to Chrome OS. So far four official apps have been released using this runtime – Evernote, Duolingo, Vine, and Sight Words – but with some effort it’s possible to get a lot more of them using this feature....

There are loads of videos on YouTube showing you how to make a hologram projector for your phone. Most of them involve the use of graph paper, a craft knife, a CD case, a ruler, actual maths and other bits and bobs that you may or may not be allowed to play with unsupervised. (I’m 32 and I still can’t be trusted with a craft knife.) Our idiot’s guide to creating a hologram projector for your phone requires simply a pair of scissors, a piece of sellotape, a marker pen and a bit of seethrough plastic that’s flimsy enough to bend (and easy to cut), and sturdy enough not to fall apart....

For this you’re going to need help from outside sources. We show you how to use third-party software to move Whatsapp from iPhone to Android. Transferring WhatsApp using WazzapMigrator Yes, we know that the name of this app harks back to those annoying Budweiser ads from the early 2000s, but don’t let that put you off. WazzapMigrator is a great way to transfer your content from one platform to another....

Here, we’ll explain what you need to do to print pictures at just the right size. Borderless printing limitations Unless you have a ‘photo’ printer, you might be stuck with small white borders around the edge of the picture even if the print preview in software shows it completely covering the paper. That’s because a lot of printers simply don’t support ‘borderless printing’. So, you need to check your printer’s manual, or dig around in the Printing Properties settings to see if you can enable fully borderless printing....

Before you head off to create compressed or other smaller versions of your pictures, bear in mind that if you want to preserve the original quality and format of the image you can use a large file sharing service instead. These allow you to upload the file then send a link to your intended recipient who can download it directly from the service. For more details on how this all works, take a look at how to send large files for free....

But flashing a custom ROM is an unofficial process and requires root access as well as custom recovery. And that’s why in today’s tutorial we’ll discuss on how to root and install TWRP v3.1.1-0 recovery on Moto X 2013 (ghost) smartphone. Flashing a custom recovery like TWRP (Team win recovery project) gives various opportunities like flashing a custom firmware, custom kernel, doing a Nandroid backup or restore, flashing mods, removing bloatware, increasing internal memory, doing a factory reset and much more....

How to send secure emails To properly secure email messages you need to encrypt two things: the connection from your email provider, and the email itself. The first stops messages being probed as they send, encrypting the email itself means that any intercept will be foiled. First we’ll secure the connection between your email provider and your computer. You need to set up Secure Socket Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) encryption....

You might be tempted to start using it as soon as possible, but a word of caution: this may mean you’re without access to some of your favourite apps or vulnerable to viruses and other malware. Frustrating as it may be, it’s worth taking a while to get your laptop, desktop PC or even tablet set up properly. It’ll save you a lot of hassle further down the line and ensure all your important data remains safe and secure....

Search the UK’s top tech jobs now From hiring friends and family, to being unclear about your mission or accruing diversity debt, there are many potential pitfalls founders need to avoid. To build out your company with the most suitable and effective talent you need to carefully consider the following: Organisational structure Getting the organisational structure right from your company’s infancy is crucial. Resources are so tight you need to ensure you’re clearly defining everyone’s roles and responsibilities in terms of what they are delivering to the business....

The screen will flash, and a notification will pop up pointing you to the new image in your gallery. Some devices allow you to edit it there and then, but if not just dive into your phone gallery where you can deal with it there. If this doesn’t work, try holding down the physical home button and volume-down simultaneously. Here are some alternative methods for taking a screenshot on Android:...

Besides, a firmware upgrade can also enhance and strengthen the compatibility of your device with new applications. Moreover, it’ll also help to solve battery drain issues. If you’ve not received an official OTA update from Samsung, you can manually upgrade the firmware using the Samsung Kies tool. This Kies software is not meant for region-specific or unofficial custom ROMs. By flashing third-party custom firmware, users often face soft brick and boot loop issues on their phones....

First of all, you’ll need an adjustable screwdriver (Philips bit, but two sizes), two USB flash drives and, of course, an SSD no thicker than 9.5mm. We’d like to say thanks to Crucial for providing us with a 1TB SSD for use in our how-to, which can be picked up from Crucial for £129.59. Back up your save data If you’ve been using your PS4 for as long as we have, you’ll have quite a few game saves stored on the console....

Use an app-specific password These days Apple enables two-factor authentication by default on iPad, iPhones and macOS. So the first thing to do is to set up an app-specific password for accessing email on Android. If you don’t do this, you’ll probably end up frustrated by error messages saying your email address or password is incorrect. In a web browser, head to Apple’s website where you can manage your Apple ID....

As per usual, Asus isn’t officially at IFA but is still holding a press event in Berlin away from the Messe. The press conference live stream will begin on 31 August at 12pm UK time (1pm local time). You can watch it on this page below at the right time) It will be worth tuning in for a collection of new products including phones, laptops, tablets and more. We expect these kinds of devices from Asus and the tag line for the event is ‘Zenvolution’....

With that in mind, what are the workarounds you can try to still watch Peacock on the big screen if you’re a Roku customer? Ways to watch NBC Peacock on a Roku TV At the moment, there is no direct app for NBC Peacock on Roku devices. However, you can still connect other devices to your TV and cast the app onto your screen. Here’s a few things to try at home:...

When is The Masters 2022 on? The main tournament is from Thursday 7 April to Sunday 10 April. Click here for the full list of tee times as they’re announced. The first players to tee off will do so at 8:30am EDT or 1:30pm BST starting with Jose Maria Olazabal and J. J. Spaun. What TV channel is The Masters 2022 on? Sky Sports will be showing all the action live in the UK....