However, some users often face an odd issue — they do not receive direct message notifications. Imagine the trouble of opening the app repeatedly and refreshing the DM screen to check for the latest messages. Is something similar happening to you? Let’s fix it. Check Notification Settings Instagram has separate notification settings for likes, comments, live videos, IGTV, video chats, and even messages. Sometimes while playing with settings or due to a bug, the message notification setting might have changed....

We do that anyway most of the times, but sometimes Instagram lovers use other apps too. And while they’re at it, not being notified about Instagram notifications can make anyone uncomfortable. I understand your pain and hence the post. If Instagram notifications aren’t working for you, here you will find 13 ways to fix it on Android and iPhone. Let’s nosedive into the solutions. 1. Restart Your Phone Before you start exploring other solutions, restart your phone....

The Photos app on Windows 10 isn’t one of the most optimized of apps around. It takes ages to launch, lags while loading photos, and even renders certain images incorrectly. The app also crashes to make matters worse, either randomly or repeatedly when performing routine tasks such as editing and printing. If the Photos app keeps giving you grief, don’t worry. There are a handful of troubleshooting tips that you can go through and get it to function correctly....

That’s not the end of the story. If you try to close the notification by swiping on it, it won’t go away. Faced a situation like this? You are not alone. Android devices with internal storage of 16GB or less than that usually face this problem. So what do you do? Well, the easiest solution is to hide the notification but that’s not a proper solution. You have to get to the root of the problem....

First introduced in the Windows 10 Creators Update, Night Light was a welcome addition for those of us who struggle with the massive amounts of blue light leaking from our displays. Unfortunately, two major updates have come and gone, yet certain issues with the feature are still present to a large degree. If you find Night Light simply grayed out on the Action Center, or if it starts malfunctioning all of a sudden, then take solace in the fact that you aren’t the only one running into problems....

However, even after six generations of Android, there is no failsafe yet to tackle such accidents. A file deleted from your phone is gone forever. You can certainly try to recover them using some file recovery tool, but chances of success are thin and totally dependent on your luck. So today, I am going to introduce you to an app for Android that will give you the freedom to commit mistakes....

The Spider-Man: Homecoming garnered quite a bit of applause after it was first showcased at Los Angeles, California on June 28, 2017. The film has publicly released on 5th July in the UK and some other countries. Today, i.e. July 7 is when it hits the USA, India and most parts of the world. While Spider Man gradually turns into a boy from a man and secures his place in the Avengers, let’s see some high-quality wallpapers that would be perfect for your smartphone, tablet, or PC....

Today, let’s take a look at a couple of interesting tips that will save you time and hard drive space, all while making your overall experience using iTunes a lot better. Customize Your Sidebar View With the visual redesign that iTunes 11 brought, some of its interface elements ended up lost or hidden. We already showed you how to get the iTunes sidebar back not too long ago. However, what if you only want a certain few icons on that sidebar instead of all the default ones shown there or if the ones you want are missing entirely (like Radio for example) and you want them back?...

To disable writing to a USB drive is a hassle if you frequently need to put new information on them. However, if you’re using an external drive to scan for viruses on an infected computer, it’s important to to disable the ability of the malware to penetrate your drive. This is when you’d want to disable that function. Also, if you’re on a computer with sensitive files, disable writing to ensure no one can copy off the material with the ease portable drives offer....

So, if you’ve been thinking of buying the all new Redmi Y1 from Xiaomi, let this article be your guiding beacon. The Xiaomi Redmi Y1 not only packs a 16-megapixel camera but also comes with a decent processor for the price. Here are some of the frequently asked questions about the Xiaomi Redmi Y1 and their answers. Q1. What Are the Specifications of the Xiaomi Redmi Y1? Q2. What Is the Camera Configuration of the Galaxy Note8 Camera?...

So let’s uncover a few tips related to your Mac’s audio that you most likely don’t know about and that will definitely prove very helpful. Ready? Then let’s get started. Convert Audio Files From Anywhere on Your Mac One of the nicest things about OS X is that the features of most native apps are built in directly into the system. This is exactly the case with QuickTime’s audio capabilities, which allow you to convert any audio file on your Mac without even having to open QuickTime player....

For the last few weeks, I was using the LeEco Le Max which has a gigantic screen of 6.33 inches and there is no built-in option to enable one handed mode. Rooting along with Xposed module can be used to get one-handed mode, but I didn’t want to root the device. Not yet. But then, there’s always an app for that and today we are going to discuss some that you can use on your Android device to help you navigate with just one hand without root access....

Your PC might fail to detect the memory card if it contains corrupt files, malicious software, or physical damage and random device glitches. You might also encounter this problem if the microSD card is improperly mounted on your smartphone. Try restarting your smartphone and see if that helps. Note: This article was composed on the premise that: (i) your Android smartphone detects the microSD card, but your PC doesn’t, and (ii) your smartphone and PC doesn’t recognize the microSD card....

Gmail has some useful features like Priority Inbox and auto-unsubscribe option to help you tackle the mess, but it wasn’t late before the emails found their way around it. In my quest to clean up my inbox and make it a better place to send and receive emails, I stumbled upon these three online services that help the user a more organized inbox without much effort. So, without further ado, let’s quickly have a look at these services....

However, this diversity also brings along some confusion, and depending on the language you want to learn and the approach that you prefer, you might find yourself overwhelmed by the choices the App Store provides. Well, in this article we make things a little easier for you by taking a look at three unique iOS language learning apps that each provide a different approach. Ready? Let’s get started. 1. Parraoke Student Mandarin Chinese is considered by many to be one of the most difficult languages to learn....

This is exactly the case with the PS Vita, and in this entry we will learn a few really cool features that will help you enjoy it even more, save time and fix it. Ready? Let’s go. 1. Download Music Straight From the Web Sony’s PS Vita uses an operating system that is quite open, allowing for things that you can simply not do on say a closed system like iOS (though after the launch iOS 8, that might be something that’s not entirely true....

Although there are various tools and methods you could use for capturing screenshot of a webpage, if it’s done through a browser extension, the process is usually faster and easier. This article discusses 3 such screen capture utilities for Google Chrome. If you are a chrome user, and need to capture screenshots of webpages often, you’d find these useful. 1. WebPage Screenshot This is Chrome’s most popular add-on for capturing screenshots....

introduction of iCloud and its incorporation into several core functions of some native Mac applications. Now, while this inclusion of iCloud into Mac OS X comes with a few pros and cons, the ability to keep things in sync in real-time can definitely be a lifesaver. This time, though, we’ll share with you some neat iCloud tips to for you to either take full advantage of it or to get rid of it in some scenarios if you so choose....

If you are in the market looking for a good budget monitor for your Apple M1 Mac Mini, here are our top recommendations. But before that, Here are the best HDMI adapters for the Mac­Book ProWhich USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type‑C cables should you buy and why 1. Acer SB220Q Zero Frame Monitor Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (21.5-inch) | Refresh Rate: 75Hz | Panel: IPSPorts: 1 x HDMI 1.4, 1 x VGA...

And with a dedicated ethernet switch, you can lay aside worries of speed dropping between the connected devices. While some splitters it doesn’t let you magically split the live connection, others help you reroute the internet feed to the systems of your choice. So, if you have a single ethernet cable and you want to split the connection between your PC and your gaming console or between your laptop and PC, these splitters will come in handy....