Even though Chrome itself does not provide any autoplay disabling option, you can disable it if you wish to. You can conveniently tweak up the settings to turn it off with the actionable steps listed below. Autoplay Policy in Chrome Chrome has a metric called “Media Engagement Index” that determines which sites can place media that plays automatically. It tracks the user’s browsing behavior on each site and records if media is consumed on a regular basis on that site....

Besides some ad-blocker extensions, Google Chrome also has a built-in ad-blocking feature. But this feature is not always accurate and may block contents aside from ads in a pop-up form as well. Additionally, some suspicious ad-blocker Chrome extensions can also affect your browsing data safety. So, it’s a good idea to turn it off every now and then. How to Turn Off Ad Blocker on Chrome? If you’re currently using any specific ad blocker Chrome extensions, you can directly open it and turn it off temporarily....

But if you want to surf the web properly without restrictions and lags, you can turn off the Low Data Mode anytime. Let’s look at how you can do that exactly. What Happens When I Turn Off Low Data Mode? When you turn off Low Data mode, you’ll release your data plan from any restrictions. So, you’ll have a smoother experience using your data. Specifically, here are some changes that’ll take effect:...

If you don’t remember enabling this feature, you probably long pressed the volume button on your remote, and your TV activated it. Not to worry, you can disable this feature using the same volume button. How to Turn Off Voice Assist on Samsung TV? There are various methods to turn off the Voice Assist feature, from as simple as using voice control to using the advanced TV settings. Here, we have listed the 5 best ways that you can use to turn off Voice Assist on Samsung TV....

For this, macOS has provided you an option to enable your location directly from System Preferences. However, this will enables various websites and applications to gain access to your location. So here, we shall guide you through the exact steps to enable this feature on a Mac computer. Continue following the article till the end to understand how you can let only a handful of selected apps use the location services without giving access to any unnecessary apps....

In the article below, we briefly look into HDD, SDD, and the form factors they use. Thereafter, we outline the method of installing the drive of your choosing into your laptop. When to Upgrade Laptop’s Storage Types of Storage Spaces, Interfaces, and Form Factors When it comes to upgrading your laptop’s storage, the choice comes down to the type of drive that you want to upgrade to, its form factor, and the interface that is used to connect it to the motherboard....

In this article, we’ll tell you what to do if you need to use Instagram but don’t have an Instagram account and which parts of other people’s accounts you can and can’t see. What You Can See on Instagram Without an Account When you land on the homepage, Instagram will ask you to log in or sign up for an account. Creating an Instagram profile is the only way to access all the Instagram features....

You can now download anything you want to watch to your smartphone using the Hulu mobile app. Then later, whether you have an internet connection or not, you can watch that content wherever you are. Currently, this feature doesn’t work on desktop devices when you access the Hulu website. There are a few limitations to this feature. In this article you’ll learn what those are, how to use the Hulu offline viewing feature, and the best situations where this feature can come in handy....

There are ways while commenting on the internet, though, that can allow you a stress-free experience. Even if someone is intentionally trying to instigate something, you don’t have to allow yourself to get caught up in it. There’s enough stress in the world already, the internet doesn’t have to be another source of it. Think Before You Post Before you make any type of post on the internet, it can help to think beforehand about what kind of response it may elicit....

The PlayStation Now service has seen changes in recent years. These changes have made people re-evaluate whether PlayStation Now is worth it. Between an improved library, lowered price, and huge performance improvements, PlayStation Now is definitely worth it. If you are a certain kind of player, that is. This review looks at the game library, performance, and more of PlayStation Now to help you decide whether it is worth trying out for yourself or not....

This problem can be because a setting has been changed. Similarly, the underlying causes can also be due to driver or hardware issues. If your keyboard is not typing numbers, usually the fixes are pretty simple. So, there is no need to worry about it as we have a list of fixes below that you can try. Reasons for Keyboard Not Typing Numbers Your keyboard not typing numbers in particular while everything else works is not a quirk of the keyboard itself....

This usually happens when the application installs faulty add-ons. Add-ons are a program that adds an extra feature to your application. When this program gets corrupted, the application on your device will not work. Similarly, an unstable internet connection can also prevent you from streaming Kodi. Why is Kodi Not Working on Firestick? How to Fix Kodi Not Working on Firestick? Sometimes, the app files might not work properly, resulting in a buffering sign on the screen while starting an app....

Sometimes there’s a problem with the network you always connect to, and if no others are in range, it may seem like a problem with your laptop. Restarting your router and modem can refresh the connection and reappear. You can also check with your ISP to ensure they aren’t experiencing network issues. We’ve compiled a list of possible solutions for your laptop network problem. One of these is bound to resolve your issue....

When you see Connection Lost Internal Exception: java.io.IOException: An existing connection was forcibly closed by the remote host, there are several steps you can take to ensure the error doesn’t happen again. How to Fix “An Existing Connection Was Forcibly Closed” Errors Minecraft is no stranger to bugs and glitches, but few things impede the game’s enjoyment as much as when it forces the connection to close because of an unknown error and prevents you from playing with friends....

Once Netflix discovers your true location, its geofencing antenna goes up. What you then receive is an unblocker or proxy error while streaming the Netflix library of another location. But, you can still get your VPN to work and get back to streaming your favorite content despite their unavailability in your region. We suggest you read this article to find out how. Why is Netflix VPN Not Working? The territorial licensing policy of Netflix is the reason why it categorizes its user library by geographical boundaries....

Your outlook autofill might not work properly when issues related to AutoComplete Cache or Add-ins arise. When the cache system is full, the auto fills might stop showing up. Similarly, some applications add such features on your outlook which won’t let this AutoComplete feature work. In this article, we are going to learn about the causes and fixes of this issue on your Outlook. Why is My Autofill/Autocomplete Not Working?...

With my 30 years of computer repair experience, I can say that the average PC lasts only 3 to 5 years. I have had situations where regular maintenance and luck helped me get just over 8 years, but that is very rare. When your computer shows signs of not working as well as it used to, this does not imply that it is “dying.” It’s a sign that the software, component, or malware has strained your computer’s capabilities....

Of course, you can always switch between programs by using ALT + TAB or by simply clicking on the program in the taskbar, but there are many times when you need to be able to see multiple programs at the same time. The latest operating system from Microsoft, Windows 10, not only has built-in support for multiple desktops, but it also has added a couple of nice features to the Snap feature that was included starting in Windows 7....

In this article, we will troubleshoot any issues that your device may encounter that prevent you from playing music. Why You Can’t Play Songs on Spotify You cannot play songs on Spotify if there’s a bug from the developer’s side or an error on your device. Some of these causes are listed below: Issue on Your Device Check the following features to find out if there is an issue with your device....

The current software that you’re using might have bugs in it. Your drive might have failed or there might have been a glitch in your OS. Besides these, there might be several other reasons to make your spotlight search a failure. Fortunately, this is not something that needs a visit to a technician. You can stay home and fix it by following the mentioned fixes in this article. Why Is My Spotlight Search Not Working?...