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Some reasons Messenger doesn’t work on your smartphone include an inactive internet connection, Messenger facing an outage, the lack of storage space on your phone, and more. 1. Check if Your Internet Connection Is Working If an internet-enabled app like Messenger stops working, you should first check and ensure your internet connection is working. An inactive connection can cause the app not to send or receive messages. You can verify your connection’s status by launching a web browser on your phone and accessing any site of your choice....

Today, with over 26 million active users, it’s the go-to social news and discussion platform. If you don’t use Reddit, you’re missing out on a wealth of breaking information and some very interesting conversations. The good news is, if you’re just recently joining Reddit, there’s a backlog of millions of posts for you to search through! Want to know tips for getting started on the keto diet? Reddit’s got them....

Even though we’re a little behind, Online Tech Tips is branching out to new mediums and we’re really excited to announce the creation of our YouTube channel. It’s been around for a while, but we’ve only had one video on it for about 5 years! Now we have a studio and a team of content creators who will be pumping out 2 videos a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays and they will complement the content on the site....

Constant exposure to excessively loud noise can damage your hearing. So you should run these troubleshooting checks on your device immediately. If you’re using an external audio device, disconnect and reconnect it to your device. That could resolve the problem. Otherwise, try the recommendations below. 1. Adjust the App’s Volume Settings Some programs have a separate volume controller that’s independent of your device’s system-wide volume settings. The Music app on Mac notebooks and desktops, for example, has a dedicated volume slider for adjusting the playback volume for one or all songs....

Android is a mature mobile operating system, running on more than 2.5 billion devices worldwide. Google’s play store contains around 3 million apps, with at least one for every conceivable use case you could imagine. In contrast, Ubuntu Touch has an estimated 10,000 users (the devs don’t actually know, as there is no telemetry in the OS), and open-store boasts a shop front with 1,139 items – most of which are webapps....

In this article, we’ll cover how to do this by using either actual smart bulb solutions, or by using other smart home devices to control your existing light bulbs. Options to Automate Lights in Your Home You can control lights throughout your home with your smartphone in different ways. If you don’t want to replace every light bulb, you can just replace strategically located switches and plugs. Or, if you want more advanced features like colors or dimming, look into smart bulb options....

So is there a way to permanently block a site from Google search results? Thankfully yes, but it will require installing an extension. In this article, I’ll show you how to block specific websites from your Google search results permanently. Personal Website Blocklist You can create a personal website blocklist in Google Chrome by installing the extension below, which used to be run by Google. Personal Blocklist (Not By Google) Once you install it in Chrome and perform a search in Google, you’ll now see an option to block that site directly under the title and URL for the search result....

You might also need to change your default web browser if the current browser is malfunctioning or crashing your device. This tutorial covers techniques for Android, iPhones, iPads, Windows, and macOS devices. You’ll also learn how to disable in-app browsers and instruct apps to use your device’s default browser. Change Default Browser in Android There are several ways to set or change the default web browser on an Android device....

Thankfully, Google Assistant – through a Google Home device or through your phone – can give you control of many aspects of your television even if the remote is out of reach. For example, you can change the volume level or start Netflix with just a phrase. All it requires is a Chromecast or a smart TV. The setup process is the most time-consuming step, and even that will only take a few minutes of your time....

When it comes to contributions, Wikipedia encourages users to contribute to Wikipedia. It wants you to edit mistakes, create new pages, and be a part of the rapidly growing community. They’re looking for users who are willing to cite sources, deliver unbiased content, and keep all relative entries up to date. Perhaps you have a topic in mind that you cannot locate an entry on a subject when running a search on the website, or have found a few mistakes on the page of your favorite rock band you want corrected....

Certain websites require the use of cookies in order to work properly, so if they are disabled for any reason, you might get not be able to use the site. If you’re getting an error message that cookies are not enabled on your computer, here’s how to re-enable cookies in Internet Explorer: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0+ Choose “Internet Options” from the Tools menu in IE. In IE 10 and 11, you have click on the little gear icon at the top right to see Internet Options....

We’re going to cover finding the same words or numbers in two different worksheets and in two different columns. We’ll look at using the EXACT, MATCH, and VLOOKUP functions. Some of the methods we’ll use may not work in the web version of Microsoft Excel, but they will all work in the desktop version. What’s An Excel Function? If you’ve used functions before, skip ahead. An Excel function is like a mini app....

The most common reason you can’t receive calls on your phone is network signal issues. Other causes include an expired cellular plan, a blocked phone number, and more. Restart Your Android Phone Android’s minor glitches can cause your phone not to receive calls. An easy way to deal with this issue is to reboot your phone. Doing so turns off all of your phone’s features and reloads them, giving technical problems a chance to resolve....

You can encounter Hulu code 94 on almost any streaming device, including Apple TV, Xbox One, and Android TVs. The good news is that there’s a lot you can do to fix Hulu error code 94. What Is Hulu Error 94? Hulu error 94 occurs when your internet connection is intermittent or slow. Secondly, outdated software or device incompatibility can trigger it. How to Fix Hulu Error 94 There are several troubleshooting steps you can take to fix the issue....

If you spend a lot of time using Snapchat on your iPhone or Android, switching it to Dark Mode is best. Not only does the app look fabulous in a darker theme, but that also reduces eye strain and drains battery life slower on devices with OLED displays. On the iPhone, activating the Dark Mode feature is pretty straightforward. You just need to switch themes from within the app. However, on Android, you must rely on a workaround to get the app to appear in Dark Mode....

On top of being one of the best video conference services, Skype allows you to get a local phone number to answer incoming calls on any device with your Skype app. Find out how to do it, how much it costs, and why you might want to get a Skype phone number in the first place. Why Get a Skype Phone Number? The most obvious advantage of having a Skype phone number is the ability to use it on any device you own....

You can make a Realm of your own or join an existing one. If you regularly play with a set group of friends, a Realm is a great way to let everyone play when they want without requiring you (or whoever the host is) to be online. How to Join a Minecraft Realm Joining a Minecraft Realm is slightly different depending on the version of Minecraft you play. How to Join a Realm in Java You can join a Realm directly through the Minecraft interface....

Making your very own Wikipedia-like website can seem like a large undertaking, and to be honest, it is. It will take a lot of time, foresight, and research to get yourself on the right track. Once you understand what it takes to make a wiki successful, you will need to know where to begin once the site is created. This will include how to create pages and add text, images, and videos to them, the differences between page editors, and how to enable collaboration on the site....

The task bar, where your minimized windows live, is hardly the target of such hate. However, it can get pretty crowded. Not all of your programs, especially ones that have to run constantly, need to take up space there. Sadly, Windows offers no native way to minimize a window to the other useful space – the notification area. Formerly referred to as the system tray. The Notification Area Long-time Windows users have always known the small reserved area that contains the clock display in Windows as the “system tray”....

Next click on the bucket name that contains the data you want to transfer to Glacier. Note that you will be able to either transfer the entire bucket, just folders or even specific files only. When you open a bucket, you’ll see the content of the bucket on the left hand side. Click on Properties at the top right to open the settings for that bucket. At the bottom, you’ll see Lifecycle....