This is where Microsoft played a master stroke by incorporating Chat GPT into its search bar. While it is definitely going to be a game changer in the coming years, but still it wouldn’t replace the basic search functionality, at least not so in the foreseeable near future. So rather than completely devoting all its resources towards AI, Microsoft could spare a few valuable minutes and focus on other equally important stuff that its browser is lacking....

First off, it was criticized for its decision to change the circular chat heads to rectangular. To rectify it, you have to disable the Chat Bubbles feature on your Android 11+ device. While this issue was addressed, another concerning one seems to have come up. Many users have complained that the Messenger app color display is now inverted- replacing the black color of the app’s background with the white one....

And while each of these partitions are important in their own rights, it is the system partition that could be categorized as the most important one. The reason is pretty simple: it holds your OS. However, if there’s an issue with this partition, there are bound to be issues. Among the various issues, the most common is associated with TWRP. Many concerned users have complained that they are unable to mount the system partition on their device....

Once rooted, you could then install Magisk Modules, Substratum Themes, Xposed Framework, or even custom kernels. But as the popular saying goes, there are two sides to a coin, and the same is the case here as well. While on one hand, they do end up adding more features to your device, but at the same time, you might be inviting risks as well. This usually happens if you miss up any crucial step or flash an incorrect binary....

As a result, the age-old fastboot flash recovery twrp.img was no longer valid. So how could one flash custom recovery in the absence of the recovery partition? Well, you would now have to take the help of the boot partition to temporarily or permanently install your preferred recovery. And this lead to major confusion among the end-users. They still used the traditional flash command on their A/B partition devices, and upon doing so, they were greeted with the following error message:...

But the hardware components usually took some time in getting updates. By hardware, it was usually the Qualcomm, MediaTek, and Snapdragon processors that needed to be updated. And this took quite a lot of time in getting updated. Until and unless this hardware was updated, Google was unable to do anything. But with the launch of Project Treble, the Silicon Valley giants separated the hardware and software components. As a result, it was no longer needed to update the hardware components....

However, the same cannot be said for tech enthusiasts. This is because the device isn’t an active player in the custom development and hasn’t received much support from the developers either. Then the fact that it follows a slightly different approach when it comes to rooting them only makes the matter worse for the newcomers. Well, if you are also in the same boat, then fret not. In this guide, we will show you the detailed steps to root your Cubot King Kong Mini 2 via Magisk....

So once you have unlocked the device’s bootloader, you will be able to gain administrative privileges by rooting your device. This will then allow you to flash a plethora of modules, tweaks, and custom kernels. Due to such a long list of perks attached, it’s no hidden secret why rooting is always at the top of the priority list for tech enthusiasts. If you also echo this thought process, then this guide is exactly what you would need....

Well, even the Pixel 3A, to this date, is considered by many as the device with the best overall offering. Add to the fact that these devices have the best software on any Android smartphones, and it more brownie points to its name. Furthermore, you wouldn’t see the 48,64 or 108MP camera or quad rear camera setup in the Google devices. The reason is simple- megapixels aren’t the sole yardstick for measuring the camera quality....

In India alone, it quickly became the go-to mid-range device. Along the same lines, once developers got hold of its kernel source, they went on to release a plethora of mods and tweaks. Once you had unlocked the device’s bootloader, you could explore the endless possibilities that this device has to offer. Be it installing custom ROMs or recoveries, the device had it all. Likewise, gaining system-level permission via Magisk was also an easy task....

There is a significant drop in the SMB file sharing speed, printer drivers are causing quite a few issues, the Remote Desktop Connection is not working, and Nvidia GeForce Experience is resulting in stuttering and frame drops. So if all these bugs are causing a hindrance in your everyday workflow, then your best course of action is to uninstall the Windows 11 22H2 Update and downgrade to Windows 21H2. And in this guide, we will show you how to do just that....

What is Bootloader? According to Google “A bootloader is a vendor-proprietary image responsible for bringing up the kernel on a device. It guards the device state and is responsible for initializing the Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) and binding its root of trust”. Confused? So am I! let us leave all this aside. In simpler terms, a Bootloader is a software that runs every time your phone boots (start). It contains a set of instructions that tells the device which program to load at what instance....

Many users have echoed their concern that both CarPlay & Android Auto are not working on their Hyundai Ioniq 5. The issue is the USB connection and hence it only lasts for a few minutes before being automatically disconnected. To rectify it, users have already tried using different cables and even a different phone, but none of the tweaks spelled out success. If you are also currently facing this issue, then this guide will make you aware of a nifty workaround to rectify this bug....

Likewise, these devices to this date, are quite active players in the custom development. Be it for flashing customized firmware, installing a custom recovery, or gaining administrative access by rooting it via Magisk, there’s a lot to look forward to. And now, both the 6/6T which had already received their fair share of 2 OS upgrades [up to Android 11] are now ready to welcome the latest OS build, albeit by taking the help of custom ROM....

But if you wish to take this security to the next level, then you could even opt for Multi Factor Authentication. This implements at least 3 or more levels of security on your account. And for this purpose, users are generally inclined toward the offering from LastPass. However, as of now, it seems that this service is not working along the expected lines. Many users have voiced their concern they are not getting the Multi Factor Authentication MFA code and the LastPass page appears blank as well....

Some users have also reported that they get “Your computer turned off message” which frankly does no good in debugging or troubleshooting this issue. if you are also getting bugged with this problem, then this guide will make you ware of a few nifty workarounds that shall help you fix the Mac shutdown issue when trying to log in. So without further ado, let’s check them out. Fix Mac shutdown when trying to login It is recommended that you try out each of the below-mentioned workarounds and then see which one spells out success for you....

In this regard, we recently covered the persistent Trust this computer prompt, Dark & Light Mode wallpaper not auto switching, and Call Volume Controls and Alarm clock widgets not working along the expected lines. And now, there has been another entry to this list. Message App not staying in conversation in iOS 16.1 Numerous users have voiced their concern regarding a bug wherein the Message app doesn’t stay in the conversation but rather goes back to the list of messages after it is left untouched for a few minutes on iOS 16....

As a result of which, you are about to welcome a plethora of goodies and a slew of intriguing features onto your device. However, at the time of writing, the update is still in its beta stage and only the users whose application was accepted for beta testers would be receiving the OTA. But we managed to grab hold of the update link using which you could directly update your device to the latest build right away....

Its kernel sources and the device tree are already live, just days after its launch. Likewise, the company has also rolled out its first set f firmware upgrade. So if the OEM is already releasing updates via OTA, why is there a need to manually download this firmware? Well, it’s due to the fact that these firmware files come in handy in quite a few instances. To begin with, if your Nothing Phone 1 ends up in a bootloop or soft brick state, then you could easily bring it back to life by manually flashing the firmware files via Fastboot Commands....

However, it seems not everyone is able to make full use of this functionality. This is because many users have voiced their concern that the Optimized Battery Charging option is missing from Ventura. With important features like Network Location and Schedule Shutdown already being removed from this latest OS build, one shouldn’t be even surprised if this functionality gets sacked. But fortunately, that isn’t the case and the feature is still present in this OS, it’s just that the method to access it has been slightly tweaked, as compared with Monterey....