But some issues are major such as when Google Play Services doesn’t work as intended. And, because of that, other apps also don’t work. When you open them, you are greeted by the error ‘This app won’t run unless you update Google Play services.’ For the uninitiated, Google Play Services is a preinstalled, system app that helps in updating apps from Play Store. It also acts as a framework for Google and its apps on your device....

However, many users have been facing issues when using the microphone. The voice input to type using Gboard is not working for them. That can be frustrating, especially when you need to send a quick message. Using the microphone is such situations can be a time saver. Without further ado, here are some solutions to solve the microphone not working on the Gboard issue. Let’s begin. 1. Enable Voice Input Before you can use speech to input text via the Gboard app, you need to enable it in the settings first....

There are a few ways to solve this problem which I will discuss in this guide. That should help resolve the problem when MIUI lock screen notifications are not working problem for most users. Let’s begin. 1. Update OS and Apps The first thing you should do is check for any pending update for your OS. If it is an OS-related issue, they may have released a patch. To check, open Settings, tap on About phone and then select System update....

It happened with my iPhone. But thankfully, the ‘No Internet Connection’ error usually occurs due to a trivial reason, like Dropbox being barred from using cellular data. Let’s check out what it took me to fix things up, as well as several other fixes that may be of help. Enable Cellular Data Are you using cellular data to access Dropbox? Even if you’ve enabled cellular data on your iPhone or iPad, it is possible that you haven’t provided Dropbox to utilize mobile data....

But no matter what your multi-window workflow is, you still need to manually arrange windows all the time. Or switch between a couple of windows now and then. Today we’ll talk about an app that will end all these issues. It’s an always-on-top, floating browser called Helium. It’s a free and open source app. How Helium Works Once you’ve downloaded and installed the app, it will show up in the right corner of the screen and you are free to resize it or move it around....

Launched in September 2016, Google Trips is a simple, easy-to-use app that is built to be the smart travel assistant. From storing reservations to planning your day, it pretty much handles most of the things. What’s more, it even works offline and sports an impressive interface. So what are we waiting for? Let’s jump right in and see the many features of Google Trips. 1. Offline Feature If you’re a regular Google Maps user, you must be familiar with the idea of offline maps....

We’ve scoured the interwebs to bring you some of the most eye-catching wallpapers from the upcoming flick, for all of you. These are all high-res and can also be used on phones, tablets and any other device. So, who do you think is gonna prevail in this battle of the superheroes? Or are you cheering for Lex Luthor? Let us know in the comments section. SEE ALSO: 9 Smashing HD Wallpapers of Captain America: Civil WarAND: 10 Brilliant High-Definition Wallpapers of X-Men: Apocalypse The above article may contain affiliate links which help support Guiding Tech....

Anime is a concoction of unique personalities, adrenaline-rushing actions, emotions, jaw-dropping artwork, and thought-provoking storylines, to name a few. Perhaps, the best thing about these shows is that they cater to almost all the age group. They can fascinate a teen as much as it can captivate the interests of a 60-year-old. Plus, the brilliant music tracks are the icing on the cake. In this post today, we have collected some of the best anime wallpapers in HD and 4K, for the fan in you....

Wallpapers should be changed as regularly as possible, after all, you wouldn’t want to look at the same picture, right? Today we have handpicked 15 breathtaking 4K HD wallpapers that will help in bringing in a refreshing breeze to your system. To set the image as the wallpaper, click on the image and download it as per the screen resolution. So, which wallpaper is going to be your companion? Also See: Top 10 Free Android Apps of May 2017 The above article may contain affiliate links which help support Guiding Tech....

Google Forms provides a native way to import questions from existing forms. You can also import questions from Google Docs. But importing questions from Google Sheets isn’t supported natively yet. So we need to use alternate methods to import questions to Google Forms from Google Sheets. Method 1: Using Add-on One of the easiest and free ways to import questions to a Google Form is using a Form Builder add-on....

optimize our Macs’ performance , there are a lot of cools things that the very OS X lets us do that most of us are not even aware of. In fact, as you will see below, in some cases OS X saves you time and allows you to get your Mac running smoother even before you start it. Read on to find out about these really cool tips. Schedule Your Mac’s Startup and Shut Down Times For some of us, our Mac is more than just a tool for writing, editing, media viewing and other usual tasks....

1. Bing Rewards Take a good look at Google Search because you’re never going to see it again. Your new internet companion is Bing. I’ve been using Bing for several years. I can testify that it’s just as good as Google for every day purposes and I search the web at least 40 to 50 times per day if not more. But more importantly, Bing rewards you if you use it enough....

It turns out, you can create a dock for your smartphone with something as simple as a single paper clip. Here are three do-it-yourself smartphone docks that won’t cost you any time or extra money. Create a Paper Clip Stand For this dock you’ll need a large, metal paper clip. This trick works by folding the paper clip wire at various points so that it perfectly displays a smartphone while supporting the weight of the device....

Whether you need an app to make sure you can quickly and safely get in touch with emergency services or just need an app to monitor your friends and family’s well being, we’ve got you covered. Check out these iPhone apps that can truly help save a life if need be. 1. Patronus Patronus is a phenomenal iPhone app that focuses on your own personal safety by providing a quick way to get in touch with emergency services at the press of a button....

In recent months, a few additions have been added to make it even more awesome. It still is a great app, responsive as ever no matter what Android phone you’re using. Let’s look at these additions, though, shall we. 1. Timeline This is a feature which we’ve seen on Facebook and whether you love it or hate it, Google has decided it’s going to add it to its Maps app as well....

So I was surprised when my OPO died just after achieving 3 hours of screen on time. Something was wrong. And yes, I was on the latest CM 11S update. If you’ve also experienced severe battery issues or if you think your OPO is not lasting quite as long as it should, read on to find how I fixed OPO’s battery draining issue and how you can too. More about battery life: We’ve previously written about 9 ways to preserve battery life on Android....

Windows Start Menu is the ultimate go-to for quickly accessing anything and everything you need to get done on your computer. Need to quickly find a file, launch an app, add nifty utilities, or maybe switch user profiles? The Start Menu is the place to be. Cortana is also a really cool feature. But what happens when these Windows Start Menu and Cortana stop working on your computer? If you try to use either the Start Menu and Cortana on your computer and a ‘Critical Error’ message pops up on the screen, we have listed four troubleshooting options that could help you fix the issue in the section below....

There are a bunch of other options available on the Play Store (and off it). And they put up some great arguments about why you should consider switching to one of these options. Let’s briefly talk about the ‘why’ first. While additional features, like a native ad-blocker or customizations, are an obvious draw. Better privacy settings and the option to get out of Google’s clutches are also significant reasons why you should switch to a different browser....

Without the brains at NASA, we won’t have the access to safety equipment like the fire-fighting suit or more simpler inventions such as the household water purifier. So, let’s revisit some of the things people use daily that were all invented to make lives easier for astronauts in space and people on Earth. 1. Artificial Limbs NASA has continued to fund the research and development of robotics has inspired many private companies to make more advanced animal and human prostheses....

Other apps have been aggregating and customizing news for several years now – for iPhone, iPad and even Android. What’s more, they’re all perfectly capable and arguably more powerful than Apple News since the latter is so late to the game. If you’re interested in looking elsewhere for your news, check out these five, free app alternatives to Apple News. Flipboard Flipboard is arguably the most prominent app Apple is competing against with News app in iOS 9....