How to Stop iPhone App Crashes To fix iPhone app crashes, try these six tips, in this order. Quit and Relaunch the iPhone App The first and simplest step is to stop iPhone app crashes is to force the app to quit and then restarting it. Force quitting apps stops all of the app’s processes and starts them fresh (but it doesn’t save battery life!). If the app crash was caused by some feature going slightly wrong, this solution could fix it....

How to Stop Windows 11 Updates in Progress Windows 11, like prior versions of Windows, will automatically download and install updates. Automatic updates install important security and bug patches, but they can reduce system performance if you’re using the PC while the update is downloading or being installed. Windows 11 will download and begin to install updates as they become available. This happens automatically without prior notification, so you may not notice the update until system performance takes an unexpected turn for the worse....

How to Enable a Complex Passcode on Your iOS Device The iPhone gives you the option of entering a six-digit passcode instead of the familiar four-digit passcode for better protection. You can also enter a custom alphanumeric passcode or a longer custom numeric passcode. To configure a stronger passcode through the Settings app: Considerations For maximum security, in the Face ID & Passcode settings screen, set the Require Password option to Immediately unless you want a longer period of time before it is required....

Subtract Dates With the YEAR Function Subtracting dates with the YEAR function may be helpful if you want to adjust a project’s scheduled date or experiment with how long a single activity would take. In this example, we want to find out the number of years between two dates. Our final formula will look like this: = YEAR ( D1 ) - YEAR ( D2 ) To enter the formula into Excel we can either type it into cell E1 with the two dates to be subtracted in cells D1 and D2, or use the YEAR function dialog box to enter the formula into cell E1....

This article explains how to enable two-factor authentication on your Epic Games account, protecting your Fortnite data and in-app purchases. How to Enable 2FA in Fortnite When you enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on your Epic Games account, you’re also enabling it for Fortnite. While it’s a free game, it has in-game transactions, so when you enable 2FA for Fortnite, you’re protecting your data and those in-game purchases. What is Two Factor Authentication?...

How to Uninstall Bitdefender on Windows Windows has a robust uninstall system and remains the best way to uninstall Bitdefender, whatever version you’re running. How to Uninstall Bitdefender Agent From Windows If you’re happy enough with simply removing the main antivirus program, then you can stop your uninstall process there. However, if you want to remove any trace of Bitdefender from your system, then it’s a good idea to follow these steps to remove the Bitdefender Agent, too....

How to Upgrade to Windows 11 You can download and install Windows 11 from the Windows Update app in Windows 10. Windows 11 Minimum System Requirements To upgrade to Windows 11, your computer must meet the minimum system requirements. The Windows 11 requirements work slightly differently than previous minimum system requirements for operating systems like Windows 10. Check out Microsoft’s system requirements page and pay careful attention to features like UEFI, Safe Boot, and TPM 2....

How to Create a Brochure in Google Docs To create a brochure in Google Docs, you first need to sign into your Google account. If you don’t have one, create a Google account first before you continue with these steps. Collaborating in Google Docs Creating a brochure in Google Docs is ideal if you’re working with at least one other individual on it or if you plan on having it reviewed by someone before it’s finalized....

Start Skype Online Using Skype in a web browser is straightforward. Visit the Skype website and sign in with your Microsoft account. The Skype Web Plug-in or Plug-in-Free Experience In 2016, Microsoft introduced a version of Skype online for supported browsers, which does not require the download of a plug-in for voice and video calls. When Skype online first launched, you could use it for instant messaging and to share multimedia files, but not as a VoIP tool....

Use the Google Home App on PC With an Android Emulator Install an Android emulator for Windows to run Android apps on your PC. For example, BlueStacks installs and runs several Android applications, including the Google Home app. The overall functionality will be similar. Use Google Chrome to Control Google Home Devices Google Chrome mimics some of the functionality of the Google Home app, but it’s limited. For example, you cannot set up Google Home devices using the Chrome browser, so you still need a mobile device or Android emulator for that....

How to Use the Adobe Photoshop Magnetic Lasso Tool If the selection you want to make has edges that strongly contrast with the pixels around it, the Magnetic Lasso Tool will come in handy. Here’s how to use it. Magnetic Lasso Snaps to Object Edges Automatically Unlike the regular Lasso, which you use to make freehand selections of an area of a picture, the Magnetic Lasso makes selections based on edges and delivers a relatively accurate — 80 to 90 percent accurate — selection....

How Do I Stream Twitch on Roku? There are three ways to stream Twitch on Roku: the official Twitch channel, unofficial Twitch channels, and screen mirroring from a different device. The official Twitch channel is only available if you accessed Twitch on a Roku before the channel got removed, but the other two methods are open to everyone. How to Watch Twitch on Your Roku With the Official Channel The official Twitch channel isn’t available in the Roku Channel Store, but you can still get it if you have ever used it in the past....

How Are Wired Earbuds Supposed to Be Worn? This may sound like a simple question, but there’s actually more nuance to it than you might expect. The simple fact of the matter is that, depending on your particular earbud’s design and the shape of your ear, there’s no guarantee an earbud will be a perfect fit for you no matter what you do, so oftentimes, there is no right or wrong when it comes to how you should wear an earbud....

A new, first-of-its-kind Oxford University study found video games to be linked to a net increase in self-reported happiness. Time spent playing video games is positively correlated with well-being, based on playtime data obtained by researchers from Animal Crossing and Plants vs. Zombies parent companies Nintendo and EA, respectively. The more time a person spends playing these video games, the study says, the more happiness they experience. “Other forms of mass media such as books, television and movies need readers and audiences to empathize with the characters in their stories....

In the highly competitive landscape of virtual reality, it’s vital for newcomers to the battle of the VR headsets to stand out from the crowd, and the HP Reverb G2 does that by pumping up the resolution. It’s exciting to see a new and compelling option for virtual reality enthusiasts, and the Reverb G2 brings very real competition to the likes of Oculus and Valve. Design: High-quality build The HP Reverb G2 certainly has the overall build quality of a high-end VR headset....

“While hybrid work is the new standard for business, blended learning is the new standard for education,” Bill Avey, General Manager and Global Head of Education, Personal Systems, HP Inc, said in the press release, “This requires technology with increased durability, enhanced connectivity, and large screens so content can be accessible and engaging from wherever learning happens,” Each of the Fortis series laptops has been reinforced just about everywhere—from the frame to the keys and even to the cable ports....

I can still remember the first time I booted up KOTOR and dove into the story BioWare created. It was a fantastical time, and one that brought me even closer to a world I’d grown to adore thanks to movies and other video games of the time. But it was also the first time such a deep look had been given to that universe. The first time I truly felt I could do something to impact that world....

Import Your Outlook.com Messages and Contacts Into Gmail Before you start the import process, prepare your Outlook.com account by copying any messages you want to keep from your Deleted Items and Junk Email folders into your Inbox (you may not have any messages you want to keep that are in these folders—after all, these are folders where you usually just have emails you want to get rid of and do not need—but just in case)....

The social network said in a blog post it will begin to automatically default any new user under the age of 16 to a private account. Instagram said current users in that age range with a public account will be able to keep it public. However, they will be encouraged about the benefits of having a private account. “Historically, we asked young people to choose between a public account or a private account when they signed up for Instagram, but our recent research showed that they appreciate a more private experience....

This can be useful in a car, truck, or RV because it increases the types of electronics you can use on the road. Since nearly all household gadgets and electronics run off alternating current, adding a power inverter to your car effectively allows you to take a device that you would normally only be able to use at home and use it on the road. The utility provided by a good power inverter is handy for salespeople, truckers, and other people who spend a lot of time in their vehicles....