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Primakov / Shutterstock Just like computers, iPhones sometimes stop responding during use. Rarely, they become so unresponsive they can’t be powered off. However, it’s possible to force an iPhone to restart in these situations and bring it back to life. Forcing an older iPhone to restart was easy—all you had to do was press and hold […]

Justin Duino Apple AirPods can sometimes start acting up after a year of use. Whether you’re running into this problem or you bought AirPods used, the best solution is to reset the earbuds. Here’s how to make your AirPods perform like new. tmntag.cmd.push(function(){tmntag.adTag(‘purch_N_C_0_1’, false);}); Unpairing Your AirPods Although unpairing your AirPods from your iPhone or […]

Justin Duino Apple AirPods can sometimes start acting up after a year of use. Whether you’re running into this problem or you bought AirPods used, the best solution is to reset the earbuds. Here’s how to make your AirPods perform like new. tmntag.cmd.push(function(){tmntag.adTag(‘purch_N_C_0_1’, false);}); Unpairing Your AirPods Although unpairing your AirPods from your iPhone or […]

Khamosh Pathak Apple Notes is one of the best notetaking apps for iPhone, iPad, and Mac users. It lets you secure notes using a password, but what if you’ve forgotten your Apple Notes login credentials? Here’s how to reset your forgotten Apple Notes password. Your Apple Notes password is separate from your iCloud account and […]

If you plan on selling your PlayStation 4, here’s how to reset it by deactivating your PSN account and deleting all of the files on the console to put it back into factory condition. RELATED: HTG Reviews the PlayStation 4: When a Console is Just a (Great) Console There are only a couple of things you […]

If you plan on selling your PlayStation 4, here’s how to reset it by deactivating your PSN account and deleting all of the files on the console to put it back into factory condition. RELATED: HTG Reviews the PlayStation 4: When a Console is Just a (Great) Console There are only a couple of things you […]

Proxima Studio A factory reset wipes your router’s custom settings and returns it to a like-new state. This is an important step when troubleshooting some network problems. Factory-resetting is relatively easy, but every router is a bit different. tmntag.cmd.push(function(){tmntag.adTag(‘purch_N_C_0_1’, false);}); What Is a Factory Reset, and When Should You Do It? A reset isn’t the […]

Safe mode can help you troubleshoot your Android, but sometimes you’ll need to wipe everything and restore your device to its factory state. But if you can’t perform a normal factory reset–say, if your phone won’t boot properly–you can do it through Android’s recovery environment. Ensure you have any important data backed up before doing a […]

Google changed the device-to-TV scene with Chromecast, but as with all technology, it can have problems. At some point, you may need to reboot or factory reset your Chromecast.  While these options are slightly hidden to prevent an accidental reset, it’s a straightforward and simple process. It’s worth noting here that rebooting and resetting have two […]

While the Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV stick usually run smoothly, sometimes they need a swift kick in the reset button. Here’s how to get your Fire TV back to a factory-fresh state. tmntag.cmd.push(function(){tmntag.adTag(‘purch_N_C_0_1’, false);}); Why Reset Your Fire TV? When it comes to devices with embedded operating systems, sometimes there’s just a glitch in […]