The Android Debug Bridge (ADB) is an important command-line tool for controlling your Android device from your computer. With ADB you can perform many useful commands to back-up your data, sideload .zip files you would otherwise flash in custom recovery, unlock your bootloader on Nexus devices, and several other uses for debugging your Android phone. Installing ADB on a Windows machine is a fairly painless but involved process. This guide will walk you from start to finish....

As any other tech giant, Microsoft tends to over-push their in-house products against the will of their clients. In April 2017, Microsoft pissed off a lot of Windows 10 users by making its Edge browser the exclusive choice for displaying Cortana search results. In other words, if you’re on an older Windows version than Build 15031 Insider Preview (you probably are), Cortana will completely ignore your default browser preferences and use Bing in an Edge browser....

With the rise of the digital world and computer networks, the knowledge of computer systems and networking is becoming more common. More and more people opt-in for programs that are related to the digital world. While many people tend to use the information they acquire throughout the years within ethic grounds, some are still more attracted to the unethical activities. Cybercrime is not something that can be regarded as ineffective and light, rather it’s quite the opposite....

The ping command sends an ECHO_REQUEST to a remote server in order to judge just how solid a connection is. You could ping any remote host that you’d like via a host name or an IP address, but many administrators ping Google since it’s a stable site that many people access. Taking a look at the delay figures you receive when you ping Google is a good way to see if your Linux box has a nice snappy connection....

Rooting as we know it, is a method of gaining administrative privileges on Android by install the su binary. Since Android 4.3, the su daemon needed to handle requests for root access had to run at startup and with enough permissions in order to work efficiently. This involved modifying the system partition on Android. However, when Lollipop was released, there was no way to start the su daemon at boot, so a modified boot image, known as the ‘systemless root’ was used and named as such because it doesn’t modify the files in the /system partition....

Motorola’s Moto G6 is the latest budget-device in their hottest selling G-series lineup. It features Android Oreo, a Qualcomm SDM45 Snapdragon (Octa-core 1.8GHz Cortex-A53), and the Adreno 506 GPU. It’s quite a nice device for the price, and now we’re able to fully root it using TWRP and Magisk ! However, this is not an easy root process. This guide involves several things to flash and ADB commands to run. Be sure to create a backup of your device before continuing, not just incase something goes wrong, but also because part of this guide involves factory resetting your Moto G6....

Almost all banking apps tend to block phones with root access; that is, they fail to run on phones that have privileged user access to Android. This guide will look at ways to help you run banking apps on your rooted device , albeit at your own risk . Use Banking Apps on a Rooted Device Why Do Banking Apps Block Rooted Devices? How to Run Banking Apps on a Rooted Phone?...

Certain special hardware configurations require a few special commands to run whenever you start Xubuntu, and it’s easy to automate these. Generally, these should work regardless of how you run them. Unfortunately, there are some situations where you might find that it works fine if you run them individually but not automatically. The program has to do with the way Xubuntu interacts with the X11 graphical user interface, but you should find that it’s a easy fix....

The Windows 10 OS by default hides the essentials files/folders (having hidden attribute enabled) that are not meant to be used by the common users. Usually, the hidden files are not viewable and to show them you have to change Windows 10 settings (hidden files and folders are a bit greyed out when seen in the File Explorer). To unhide the hidden folders/files in Windows 10, you may try the methods below:...

We’ve been noticing an increasing number of reports about Windows 11 issues, particularly users complaining that the overall PC audio volume is unusually low. This affects both system sounds and audio in native and third-party applications. Low Audio Problem on Windows 11 Upon investigating the issue, we discovered that several potential causes could lead to unusually low volume output on Windows 11: Common inconsistency – Often, problems responsible for the low audio issue on Windows 11 are covered by automated fixes available via the Windows Audio troubleshooter....

When the Microsoft Store refuses to update apps or even download anything, it usually indicates a problem with the store, such as corrupted cache files or stopped Microsoft Store services. In addition, if you have third-party antivirus software, it might interfere with the update process, preventing the store from working properly. This issue occurs mostly when the services required for the Microsoft Store to function properly have stopped running in the background, which is very common with the Microsoft Store....

When VSync is enabled, the graphics card adjusts the frame rate of the application or game to match the refresh rate of the monitor. This synchronization prevents a phenomenon known as screen tearing , which occurs when the graphics card and monitor are out of sync. Screen tearing will make the image appear disjointed, with horizontal lines appearing across the screen where two frames overlap. Screen Tearing occuring while playing Unreal Engine...

The OnePlus 8 Pro was released globally in mid-April of 2020, and it keeps OnePlus’ status as offering hands down the best high-end Android phones available. It uses a 120hz 6.78 inch display, Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 chipset with Adreno 650, and comes in 8GB/12GB RAM variants. OnePlus also has a reputation for being extremely mod-friendly, and so the OnePlus 8 Pro is incredibly easy to root and start flashing custom ROMs on....

If your Minecraft Bedrock edition is not updating automatically upon launching, you will need to update it manually to ensure access to the latest features, content, and compatibility with online servers. 1. Update from Microsoft Store Open the Microsoft Store and navigate to Library from the bottom left. Under Updates & Downloads, find Minecraft and click Update. If Minecraft is not listed, click Get Updates, and Minecraft should appear under Updates & Downloads....

Recently, Microsoft announced that its Phone Link app on Windows 11 would be receiving support for iPhone devices. Android users have long been enjoying the fruits of the Phone Link app and now iPhone users can get a taste too. Phone Link has been available for Android users since Windows 10 What is Phone Link? Phone Link is an app by Microsoft that allows you to be in sync with your Android phone and have almost complete access to it....

The Insert key is commonly found on most keyboards for computers. It is mostly used to toggle between the overwrite and Insert mode in different text editors. Another use for the Insert key is the Copy and Paste functions. It is still used in some applications and programming tools. There are some rare cases where you will not have the Insert key available on your keyboard or it may not be functioning well....

Logitech is a name that is known to almost every gamer and if you have not used their peripherals so far, perhaps it would be a good time to do so as their latest G Pro X lineup is hugely appreciated by the enthusiast gamers. PRODUCT INFO Logitech G Pro X Headphones Manufacture Logitech Available at View at Amazon Most of the manufacturers use bizarre series names but not Logitech and you can easily differentiate between their products....

Your MacBook Pro keyboard usually does not work due to dirt or debris over it. It can also stop working due to an outdated macOS. In almost all cases, the problem doesn’t seem to be with the software and are usually temporary. Macbook Pro Keyboard In this article, we will target the scenario of the in-built keyboard not working. If you are having problems connecting with an external keyboard, you can refer to troubleshooting that connection....

RedGamingTech has dropped bombshells by revealing a large number of AMD Zen5 benchmarks. The leak encompasses Granite Ridge (8950X), Strix Point (8950HS) and Strix Halo ‘Sarlak’ (8955HX). AMD Granite Ridge: 20% Single Core Uplift With Huge Efficiency Gains AMD’s Zen5 architecture is expected to be revealed next year. While we do not have a confirmed time frame, these CPUs are tipped to offer a significant IPC improvement over Zen4. Initial numbers indicate a minimum gain of at least 15%-20% ....

A New World game was recently released after its beta version, and players are getting issues after the game is launched. The game had lag and stuttering issues, even though, the player expected a smooth and uninterrupted gameplay experience. Therefore, we have created a complete article that will help you to resolve the stuttering issue and increase FPS. New World Cover Art Speaking about the causes, there may be a lot more reasons that can be included directly or indirectly with this issue....