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Windows errors are of two types: those that don’t do much harm and those that don’t allow users to log in. Some errors prevent users from starting applications like the ‘Another instance is running’. So, if you are also getting the error message while starting any software, we have decided to discuss everything about Windows 10 ‘Another instance is running’ error message here. Ways To Fix ‘Another Instance is Running’ Error On Windows 10 So, what is the ‘Another instance is running’ error, and why it occurs?...

Of course, there’s a caveat. You might find some apps don’t work as expected. This can occur when an app isn’t optimized for a larger display (like a tablet). Even apps that aren’t optimized can still work (they just might be a bit small). Another issue is that if an app depends on phone functionality, it won’t work. Lastly, not every Chromebook is supported. Here’s a convenient list of ChromeOS hardware that does support Android apps....

Upon looking closely at Chrome’s hidden flags, we found another feature that can significantly speed up the website loading. Chrome version 103 has a new technology for preloading and rendering content that can improve page loading speed. The new Prerendering technology, named ‘Prerender 2’, replaces NoState Prefetch, seen on the older versions of Chrome. The NoState Prefetch is said to speed up website loading, but it couldn’t process dynamic content....

Bulk emails and mass messages are also a sure-fire way for people not to give you insight into what you need. Luckily there is a much faster, more convenient solution. Google Forms lets you create customized surveys and questionnaires in minutes, and you don’t need any coding knowledge. It is free to use for any Google account holder, and you can share it with as many people as you want....

I see this pretty much daily. And it’s quite saddening, partly because the main reason for this is operator error. It could more than likely be avoided by following a few simple tips. I’ve flown many hundreds of miles with a range of drones (both large and tiny) over the years, and so far (knock on wood), I’ve not had a crash or flyaway with a drone. I put this down partly to having – and following – a comprehensive pre-flight checklist....

Microsoft Excel features some essential features that will help you organize data and perform financial analysis. Businesses and companies use Excel sheets from small to large. Also, it’s widely used by an individual to share their sales report across different platforms. If you have created a Microsoft Excel file and are looking for ways to prevent unauthorized access, you need to password protect it. It’s pretty easy to password protect Excel files on Windows....

Since we store important data on our USB drive, it’s best to secure a USB stick with a password. Windows 10 offers a BitLocker utility to password protect drives. However, BitLocker is a bit complicated to use. Protect Your USB Pendrive With Password In this article, we will share some of the best methods to password-protect a USB drive in Windows. Password protecting a USB drive would prevent thieves from stealing the content of your storage device....

Buying secondhand, either for yourself or others, is a great alternative. Not only does it save a bunch of money, it reduces waste and keeps products out of landfills. Now there’s a browser plugin from secondhand shopping retailer Beni that turns any product search into a digital thrift store outing. How to use Beni’s secondhand shopping browser extension First things first, it’s time to de-stigmatize buying used stuff, and that includes buying gifts....

Starting at Rs. 6,499 and Rs. 9,999 respectively, the HONOR 9S and HONOR 9A can be good options at their price points and try to offer an all-round experience, especially, if you are looking for a device with an attractive design. Both smartphones are powered by the MediaTek Helio P22 chipset and offer a trendy design. The HONOR 9A has a gradient reflective back along with triple camera setup. It has a 5000mAh battery and reverse charging which when coupled with the HD+ display should result in a very good battery life....

Having a computer connected to the Internet, you can easily share the network with other computers, mobile, and tablets. Regrettably, this form of connections are very rarely known but can be very useful when your office or workplace does not share or does not offer a wireless network free of charge, as in hotels where you not only have to pay for the internet but it is also required to pay for the devices that connect with it....

The option to show battery percentage on the Menu bar is available even on MAC operating systems, but it’s disabled by default. Both macOS Big Sur and macOS Monterey doesn’t show battery percentage in the menu bar by default, However, you can enable the feature from the System preference options. So, if you are a Mac notebook user, you can choose to enable the battery percentage indicator on the Menu bar....

What is DNS? Domain name system or DNS is a process that matches the domain names to their IP Address. When you enter a URL in the address bar, the DNS servers look at the IP Address of that domain. Once matched, it comments on the web server of the visiting website. Sometimes the DNS tends to misbehave, especially the ones assigned by the ISPs. Unstable or outdated DNS cache often triggers different types of DNS-related errors....

But opening each account individually and exploring their emails is not an easy task. So we are here with a cool trick by which you can easily have multiple gmail usernames with a single inbox that will be easy for you to handle. So follow up the below guide to proceed. Trick To Create Multiple Gmail ID with Single Inbox The method is really tricky and works with Gmail policy to treat username similar to its dots, and with that, you can have multiple usernames of Gmail that will have a single inbox....

If you have ever used WhatsApp before, you might know about the Read Receipts. Read Receipts, if enabled, adds a checkmark next to each message once they have been read. The blue ticks indicate that the recipient has read your messages. The same feature is also available on Signal Private Messenger for Android. Although Read Receipts is an optional feature, it should be enabled/disabled based on your choice. Lots of users don’t like the idea other people known when they have read the messages....

If you have installed the first or the second preview build of Windows 11, you might have noticed the snap layouts. In Windows 11, when you hover your mouse over the minimize/maximize button, you will see various snap layout options. When you select a layout from the menu, the app Window will follow that layout and change its position. Although the feature is useful, many users find it annoying. If you also find Snap Layout annoying, you can turn them off manually....

Google Maps app for Android has a feature that lets you find and save parking locations. The feature is very helpful as it lets you look up places to park your car even before driving. So, if you are worried about whether you will have space to park your car, Google Maps will be your savior. It will let you look up places to park your vehicle, and once you reach the parking spot, you can save that location for later use....

To get started, head over to this link* and grab the APK file which we will be using later in this process for sideloading the app. Next, copy the file to an external drive like a pen drive or HDD. On your Android TV, launch the Play Store and download a file manager like this one. Connect the flash drive to your Android TV. A pop up from that file manager app should be displayed on the television....

Nowadays, Android rooting is becoming a trend that everyone wants to follow. It’s of no doubt that rooted Android smartphone brings lots of advantages, but it also has few drawbacks too! Rooting will void your device’s warranty and if anything goes while rooting, then your phone could end up getting bricked. Hide Root Status From Apps That Don’t Support Rooted Android Another thing is that on rooted Android smartphones, you can’t run apps that take security very serious like banking apps, media streaming apps, Snapchat, Pokemon Go, Android Pay, etc....

But if you can’t catch the show on your local station or you just want to listen on your time, there’s a great way to do it: The Kim Komando Show podcast. Get exclusive access to the full three-hour show as a podcast, and you can listen any time, from any device. So how do you get it? Join the ad-free Komando Community! Tap or click here to sign up if you haven’t already....

Also, Windows 10 has a command-line interpreter that interacts with the user through a command-line interface. Command Prompt in Windows 10 is of great use; you can execute commands for many tasks. On techviral, we have already covered a guide on the best CMD commands for Windows 10 operating system. Command Prompt can also help you fix various things like executing the SFC command to check system files, disc check command to fix disk errors, and more....