Fitbit’s range of activity and fitness trackers are super popular these days. But like any device sometimes they suddenly refuse to work as they have been merrily up till then. How can you fix a Fitbit that refuses to sync with the Fitbit app? First, go through the basics. Turn your phone off and back on again. Fitbit still not working? Now turn off Bluetooth, and then switch it back on again....

We outline five fixes and workarounds for issues with the LG G3‘s headphones socket. Volume dropping out when using your LG G3 with headphones? You have come to the right place. Here’s how to fix LG G3 headphones problems. See also: Best phones of 2015. I recently upgraded to an LG G3 and I couldn’t be happier. It’s a great smartphone. But for a few days there was one niggling issue that – it transpires – has been reported by many users....

Among them are Dynamic Link Library files, or .dll. For many programs, .dll files provide much of the functionality and so are crucial to what they offer. One of the most common is msvcr100.dll, required by applications made with Microsoft’s Visual C++ standard. This applies to many of the apps and games that you use on Windows every day, so it can be frustrating when the file goes missing. If you’re seeing the message ‘The program can’t start because MSVCR100....

It was a popular move and one that has undoubtedly contributed to the software now being installed on more than 1 billion devices. While this offer officially expired back in 2016, it’s still possible to make the transition without spending any money. We’ve been able to successfully upgrade a Windows 7 PC to Windows 10, now that the former is no longer supported by Microsoft. The process is completely legit and, from what we’ve heard, Microsoft is well aware of the ‘loophole’ and hasn’t made any moves to close it....

For those who haven’t received a letter of acceptance from their prefered university, all is not lost. UCAS Clearing provides another way to secure your seat of learning and ensure that the next few years will be spent studying the degree of your choice. And once you’ve found your perfect University place, you’ll want to take a look at the best student bank accounts too. What is clearing? Many universities will have free spaces on a number of courses after the application period ends....

In addition, as well as staying as a Google Chrome extension, the add-on is also now downloadable on Microsoft Edge browsers as well. The red ‘N’ that previously sat in your extensions will now show up as a red ‘TP’ to reflect the change. It is also still completely free to download, and available internationally. The process for hosting watch parties is the same across all platforms, though users on Hulu and HBO Max will have adverts within their shared streams....

Meta is constantly launching new WhatsApp features to overcome the global backlash related to its privacy policies. Since people turned towards WhatsApp alternatives and privacy-centric apps like Signal and Telegram, the company is slowly trying to gain the top position. It all started with the multi-device support, joinable group call, global media player, two-step verification, WhatsApp carts, and a feature to pause voice recordings. Recently, I accidentally sent a wrong WhatsApp audio message to my girlfriend....

While some of these will make sense, a messaging app asking to see your contacts, for example, others may over-reaching and invading your privacy or security. After all, a wallpaper app does not need to be able to make calls. We show you how to manage and change the permissions granted to apps on your Android smartphone or tablet. How to see what permissions apps have on Android When you look for an app on the Google Play Store, the description will let you know what permissions it expects to be granted....

While moving contacts and photos can be done through Google and Gmail easily, moving text messages between phones can be slightly trickier. We’re here to show you how. How to move messages from iPhone to iPhone: Turn on the iCloud Backup feature on your old device, which is found by navigating into Settings, your account, then iCloud, and then Backup. Ensure that your messages are being saved in the iCloud, by going to Settings, then into Messages....

We’ve plenty of tips on how to free up disk space, but Windows 10 allows you to move apps to a different drive and choose where to install new apps, documents, music and other files so they’re not all clogging up your main Windows drive. Usefully, you don’t have to choose an internal drive: you can pick a USB thumb drive, or even an SD card to store apps and files....

If you’re looking for a different online back up or storage provider, then be sure to check out our comprehensive guide to the best cloud storage services 2017. How can I disable OneDrive? If you want to stop using the OneDrive service, but leave the app on your PC or laptop in case you change your mind later, then the best option is to simply disable it. This only takes a couple of minutes, and you start by looking in the Notification area at the right-hand end of the Taskbar....

(We are not condoning cheating on pub quizzes, before anyone complains.) So let’s do that. In front of us is a pub quiz picture round featuring various characters from The Simpsons. We’ve named the first 14 characters, and we’re stuck on the last. We could Google “old guy with orange skin, white hair, Simpsons character, BAM”, but the following steps are a lot easier. Find a mystery image using reverse image search on your phone, tablet, laptop or PC • Launch the browser on your smartphone and go to https://ctrlq....

First, it’s worth pointing out that these are guidelines and you may need to make additional tweaks to get your specific game running. This is where Google and forums are your friend. As with everything, someone else is bound to have had the same problem before you and worked out a solution in a forum thread somewhere. One of the most popular old games is Battlefield 2, along with 2142 and 1942 versions....

You can also read up on how to share screenshots to your PC or phone. Take a screenshot on Switch Regardless of the mode you’re using the Switch in, you’ll find a square button with a circle in the middle on the left Joy-Con controller. The same button can also be found on the Pro controller. This is called the capture button so all you need to do to take a screenshot is press it once....

Luckily setting up a new Switch isn’t too difficult and we’ll take you through the necessary steps below. You can also watch our unboxing video above which includes the entire setup process for the original console – which is even simpler for the Switch Lite. For more Nintendo-themed goodness, check out the best Nintendo Switch games, and best Switch accessories too. How to set up Nintendo Switch For starters, get everything out of the box and ready to go....

This is usually more of an issue on Windows devices, with non-Surface hardware unable to benefit from the continuity between hardware and software you get from Apple. Fortunately, there are some steps everyone can take to boost or restore performance. These are all completely safe to try and many won’t cost you a penny. Unfortunately, they only really apply if your device uses a solid-state drive (SSD). Older mechanical hard drives are more limited, so we’d recommend upgrading to an SSD to see the biggest performance increase....

One area where this is a constant theme is when it comes to USB drives. You can hardly move your hand towards one that’s occupying a port on your PC without being alerted that you need to remove it safely! Well, we have enough stress in life right now, without being hectored by our computers. So here’s a way to disable the warnings and remove USB drives in whichever manner you choose....

You might already have software installed to take photos with it (search the Start menu for camera, webcam or the manufacturer name to see if there’s a utility) but here we’ll show you how to use a handy website. In a web browser, go to www.webcamtoy.com and click the ‘Ready? Smile!’ button to start. Give permission Click on the ‘Use my camera!’ button to grant permission for the site to access your camera....

I got this device with my laptop ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo, and found it interesting. It is very comfortable to wear, and it even has ROG RGB lighting on the outer side. ASUS has also done an excellent job by providing cross-platform compatibility with a USB type C cable and USB 2.0 adapter. Currently, the price of ASUS ROG Delta is $141.99, and you can get it from the BestBuy store....

While the latter two can still be connected to a laptop, the screen real estate you’re missing out on can dramatically affect productivity. However, with a few simple steps you can transform it into a desktop setup of sorts. It won’t be quite like the real thing, but could significantly improve the remote working experience. You will need a suitable monitor and accessories, but we feel it’s a price worth paying if you’re planning to work remotely over the next few months....