Most of these fixes are simple enough that even the most non-tech-savvy person can pull them off without a problem. For example, buffering and playback problems are common issues with easy solutions. Check DownDetector The first step is to verify whether your problems with HBO Max not working on Roku lie in your app or a server outage. You can do this by going to DownDetector.com and looking for reports from other users about the service....

However, Discord supports markdown. If you’re unfamiliar with markdown, it’s the simple symbol-based formatting you apply to messages to add effects like bolding and italicization. Of all markdown supported by Discord, code blocks may be the most versatile. You don’t have to be a coder to use code blocks, and many users aren’t aware that these blocky boxes actually allow users to add color to their text. Confused? In this article, let’s talk about code blocks and how you can use them to create Discord color messages....

There are even some applications that allow you to store your installation data on a secondary drive but still place temporary or cache files on the primary drive. For anyone interested in keeping their primary drive nice and tidy, this can be a major issue. Spotify is one of the many Windows applications that you’ll eventually find taking up a whole mess of space. This is due to the way Spotify locally caches your data so that you aren’t constantly re-streaming music off of their servers....

If you want to share your activities on Facebook, you can easily do this through a Facebook check-in from your device while you’re out and about. The following steps to learn how to check in on Facebook will help you learn this process to identify local places and share what you’re doing with your Facebook friends. What Is a Facebook Check-In? Facebook Check-In is a special status update that uses location features to identify places near you and informs people of your whereabouts....

You need to know the amount of video VRAM if you’re planning to upgrade your video card or determine whether it meets a game or program’s requirements. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to find the amount of VRAM in your video card for Windows 10, 11, Intel Mac, and Linux computers. How to Check VRAM in Windows 10 You have a couple of ways to check the amount of VRAM on a computer running Windows 10—via the Settings app and the DirectX Diagnostic Tool....

Instead, you have to convert everything on your own using third-party tools like HandBrake. Secondly, iCloud Drive is a great way to get content onto your iPad, but it’s a feature many users are unaware of. In this article, I’ll show you a couple of different ways you can get data from a computer onto your iPad. If you have to transfer a very large file, like a movie, you should use the iTunes direct connection method....

What is the “Couldn’t Load Image. Tap to Retry” Error on Instagram? Your Instagram feed should display pictures and reels from people you follow or recommended accounts. When the Instagram app encounters issues loading content, it displays an error message that says, “Couldn’t load images. Tap to retry.” Closing and reopening the Instagram app can resolve the issue, but that’s not always the case. In the next section, we highlight factors that could trigger image-loading problems in the Instagram application....

These advanced fixes include turning off Discord’s hardware acceleration feature, clearing the app data, and potentially bringing the app back to a stable condition. Disable Hardware Acceleration in Discord Discord’s Hardware Acceleration feature uses your computer’s GPU to enhance your app experience. This feature doesn’t always work well, and you should turn it off to see if it prevents Discord from crashing. Your Discord app experience shouldn’t change for the most part, and you can always re-enable Hardware Acceleration from the settings menu....

Turn on the Text-to-Speech Tool in Google Docs If you already have a screen reader, you’ll need to turn on the accessibility tool in Google Docs to hear your document read to you. You should then hear “Screen reader support enabled.” You can use the controls for your screen reader or those in the Accessibility settings to listen to the document content. Use Screen Reader for Google Chrome If you’re looking for extension options, the first to check out is Screen Reader (ChromeVox) by Google for the Chrome browser....

The issue is that the messenger app doesn’t actually have an option to log yourself out. This is unlike many other apps where you have a clear button or option to sign out from your account. However, there are some ways to log out of Facebook Messenger on your devices. Log Out Of Facebook Messenger On iPhone You can log out of Facebook Messenger on iOS-based devices like iPhone and iPad by using the Messenger app itself....

If you don’t want the world to see where your money is going, you can change your Venmo privacy settings to private. You can also change the privacy settings of individual transactions if there are only certain ones you want to make private. In this article, we’ll show you the multiple ways you can change your privacy settings in Venmo so that you feel confident in sending payments across the app without it being seen....

You can take advantage of direct message reactions on both Instagram for the web and mobile application. Here’s how to enhance your direct messaging experience. What Are Reactions on Instagram? Instagram reactions are a set of emotive responses that users can send in response to direct messages. Unlike the standard “like” on social media, reactions let you respond with specific emotions. This is a simplified way to respond without having to type out a full response....

Discord created a fun product for a group of people that are early adopters of technology and it seeped into their everyday lives. Because Discord is now a preferred way of socializing, learning, and doing business, people want to know how to record Discord audio. Apps to Record Discord Audio We’re fans of apps that are easy to learn and use for a bunch of things. There are two apps that will work great to record audio on Discord that can also be used for anything from live streaming to studio-quality music production....

If you’re having problems with Discord, you might want to restart or reset it. Quickly resetting your Discord client can help you to restore functionality if you’re suffering from connection problems, app crashes, or if your audio, video, or desktop streaming is unstable. If you want to know how to restart Discord, here’s how. Can You Restart Discord? If you search for this topic online, you’ll see a lot of misinformation (and, if we’re honest, poorly written articles) that fail to define what exactly is meant by a Discord restart....

You can see all music that your friends are listening to on the Spotify desktop app, as well as the Spotify mobile app. In this article, you’ll learn how to disable or enable the Friends Activity pane on the right side, and how to find and add new friends to follow. We’ll also cover how to hide your own listening activity if you don’t want friends to see what you’re listening to on Spotify....

The Ring Doorbell is one of the most popular video doorbells on the market. The company has a proven track record of outstanding security, innovative features, and high-resolution video feed. The setup process can be a bit intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. This guide will show you how to set up your Ring Video Doorbell. How to Set Up a Ring Doorbell You can have your doorbell up and running in no time at all....

What that means is you no longer need to get your media files out of your computer, put them in a portable drive, and give it to your friends for them to enjoy the content. With iTunes local media sharing, all of that hassle is eliminated and you can share your an iTunes Library with the click of a few buttons. What Exactly Is iTunes Library Sharing? It’s good that you asked....

Steam, the popular PC video game launcher, gives you a way to take screenshots while you’re playing and share them immediately with your friends. You can either share it directly on your profile, or on social media like Facebook or Twitter. It’s very easy to take a screenshot on Steam. There are just a few things you need to make sure to do beforehand, and some tips to remember to make sure you get a really stellar screenshot....

An app that tracks someone’s phone can be handy for many reasons. Maybe you’re a parent and you want to see when your children get to school, or your spouse travels for a living and it’s important for you to confirm that they’re safe. Maybe a location tracking app is useful for you and your friends so that you all know where everyone is without having to text or call....

If you enabled DND by accident or no longer need to silence notifications, follow the steps below to turn it off. Turn Off Do Not Disturb (Stock Android) Google Pixel phones and Android One devices typically run the basic or pure Android operating system—popularly called Stock Android. You can turn off Do Not Disturb from the Settings menu or Notification Panel on stock Android devices. Disable Do Not Disturb from the Notification Panel Turn Off Do Not Disturb in Settings Menu Check the “Schedules” section and turn off all configured Do Not Disturb schedules....