The app won’t install or launchSky Map is pointing in the wrong directionThe app isn’t identifying any stars or constellations at all While these issues can be frustrating, a straightforward fix will usually get Google Sky Map working correctly again. Cause of Google Sky Map Not Working Google Sky Map was created in 2007 but has received many updates since then. However, since there are so many varieties of Android devices, many issues cause the app not to work correctly....

Among other things, you can delete, format, resize, copy, and hide any partition recognized by GParted. GParted Pros & Cons There’s very little to dislike about the GParted disk management tool: More About GParted Data on one partition can be copied to any other partition, even one on a different physical drive Resizing a partition is simple with GParted because you can either resize it by sliding the space left and right for a smaller or larger partition or simply enter the size in manually Supports formatting to lots of different file systems, including common ones like NTFS, FAT, EXT, and HFS, but also less common ones like XFS, F2FS, BTRFS, JFS, Reiser4, and NILFS2 Lets you change the volume label Can create a new partition table; options include: aix, amiga, bsd, dvh, gpt, mac, msdos, pc98, sun, and loop You can manage the flag for a device, with these options: boot, diag, esp, hidden, irst, lba, lvm, palo, prep, and raid Drive error checking is supported A data recovery option can attempt to recover files by letting you copy them to other media On the main menu, when you first boot to GParted, there’s an option to run a free memory test with the included MemTest86+ tool...

The original iPod didn’t have the most storage capacity or the most features, but it did have a dead-simple user interface, terrific industrial design, and the polish that define Apple products (it also has an interesting story about how it got its name). Looking back to when the iPod was introduced, it’s hard to remember just how different the world of computing and portable devices was. There was no Facebook, no Twitter, no apps, no iPhone, no Netflix....

With Facebook skewing toward older users, what are the social networking and messaging services drawing younger people? Here’s a look at the top social app trends for teens. Snapchat isn’t just a media-sharing app. You can even use it to send money to your friends. Privacy, sexting, and screenshot saving have posed some issues for Snapchat, but it remains one of the hottest apps with teens. While Instagram is primarily used as an app on iOS and Android devices, it’s also possible to view your account via a web browser....

When the original Tetris Effect hit PCs and PS4 in 2018, it brought a unique spin to the Tetris formula. Beautiful and colorful backgrounds helped bring the base Tetris formula to an entirely new level. The addition of the line attack, which allowed you to attack your opponent by clearing out lines was also a unique way to approach the system. Now, Tetris Effect: Connected brings all those unique mechanics and aesthetics to the Xbox, alongside some wonderful new multiplayer modes like Connected, Zone Battle, and Score Attack....

If you’re using Photoshop, Illustrator, or Fresco on desktop or mobile, you can quickly share your current document by tapping a button and adding the email of your collaborator. You both have access to the same file, and you both can edit it. Unlike Google Docs, however, you can’t work on it at the same time, but it’s still a lot better than the alternatives. “I send documents to clients with WeTransfer Pro,” a professional graphic designer who prefers to remain anonymous told Lifewire via direct message....

A self-piloted ship designed to recreate the Mayflower’s journey across the Atlantic 400 years ago has crossed the ocean. It’s part of a growing number of boats that use artificial intelligence (AI) to guide themselves in a trend that could make ocean shipping and transportation greener and more efficient. “From a sustainability perspective, having an unmanned vessel allows for slower, more fuel-efficient routes,” Marc Taylor, a logistics specialist at TheoremOne, an innovation and engineering company, told Lifewire in an email interview....

How Does Fitbit Calculate Calories Burned? Calories are calculated using a variety of data provided by the user and information collected by the Fitbit tracker. Here’s what Fitbit uses to measure your daily calorie burn. Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) Your BMR, or basal metabolic rate, is an estimate of how much energy your body uses while at rest, or when not performing any extraneous activity such as playing sports or running....

Compared to the performance of cable internet service, DSL speed has lagged a little behind historically. However, the speed of DSL internet connections increases as the technology improves and service providers upgrade their network infrastructure. DSL speeds vary depending on the provider you choose and the packages the provider offers. Even your equipment affects speed. If you use a wireless router and your computer is located at a distance from the router, you can expect slower speeds....

Microsoft recently added language tags to its store, allowing users to see whether a game’s user interface, audio, and subtitles include support for various languages. Localization is a big deal in video games, and enjoying a game in your home language is important for users. The addition of language goes beyond just making games more accessible; some see it as a more significant push towards embracing our world’s diversity. “The importance of language labels is not only of economic value, but a social justice movement because it shows we value linguistic diversity,” Dr....

Most voicemail accounts are secured with a simple 4-digit passcode. Voicemail is typically accessed from a telephone so the passcode can only be made up of numeric digits. A numeric passcode coupled with a 4-digit PIN length reduces the total number of possible combinations to just 10,000. This may seem like it would take a while for someone to attempt, but in reality, it can be done in less than a day or two, or even faster if using a computer with a modem and a scripted autodialer program....

Li is the co-founder and CEO of Datassential, creator of an insights platform for food and beverage companies. Datassential hit the market in 2001 when the world wasn’t as technologically sophisticated. For this reason, the tech company’s leaders wanted to provide data and trends to executives in the restaurant industry, and they’ve been doing just that for two decades now. Datassential’s flagship tech platform researches, studies, and learns food trends to provide data insights to help food executives predict the next big food item to land on their plate....

The roaming situation changes when you travel internationally. Roaming charges can mount up quickly. If you’re a Verizon customer, understand the carrier’s roaming policy to prevent surprise roaming charges when you travel outside the United States. Domestic Roaming Charges Domestic wireless roaming is free on all nationwide Verizon plans. That means your mobile device can connect to a non-Verizon network in the United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, or Puerto Rico at no additional cost....

Tire makers such as Goodyear and Bridgestone have teamed up with AI software developers to create self-detecting tires with the ability to notify drivers when they require a change. The intelligence may help mitigate potential hazards down the line. The first on-the-road testers are last-mile delivery vehicles delivering pertinent data to cloud-computing platforms to provide real-time information using intelligent AI design. The innovation is not ready to be implemented on a mass scale, but the possibilities already are being weighed by experts....

Snap’s Family Center adds new parental monitoring features, but with a twist. To start, both parent and child have to agree to enable it. Then, once it’s up and running, the parent can see who their kid is communicating with and when, but they can’t see the messages themselves. Also—coming soon—is a feature that lets parents view any new friends their kids add. It seems to be a pretty good balance between the interests of the involved parties....

How to Adjust the Brightness in the Control Center The iPad Control Center is a convenient way to adjust several settings regardless of which app you have open. Here’s how to use it: How to Adjust the Brightness in Settings You can also adjust the iPad’s brightness through the Settings app. Here’s how: How to Use Night Shift The Display & Brightness setting provides access to the Night Shift feature. While Night Shift is activated, the color spectrum of the iPad shifts to limit blue light to help you get a better night’s sleep after using your iPad....

Backing Up iPhone 5 to iCloud Backing up to iCloud is the easiest way to back up your iPhone 5, but here are a couple of things you need to consider before using iCloud for backups: iCloud only offers 5 GB of free cloud storage. If you need more than 5 GB, upgrade your storage plan for a fee and subscribe for more storage space. 50 GB costs $0.99 per month, and more space is available for a higher fee....

Like any cloud-based service, iCloud is susceptible not only to local server-based problems that can cause brief outage issues but also to wide-area interconnect problems that can cause it to be unavailable when you need it the most. These types of problems can be beyond Apple’s control. They can involve your local ISP, network gateways and routers, Internet connections, peering points, and half a dozen other points of failure that can occur between you and the Apple cloud servers....

How to Back Up iCloud Photo Library to a Mac If you use the iCloud Photo Library service, the images in your Photos or iPhoto Library are stored in iCloud, and new photos you take with an iOS device are added to it and are accessible on all your devices that have iCloud Photos enabled. The best way to back up your iCloud Photo Library is to download its content to your Mac....

How Do I Stop Spam Calls Permanently? Unfortunately, permanently stopping spam calls is not possible. New numbers may always be able to get through, or in some cases, the call blocking only works for a certain amount of time. The best way to mitigate your exposure to telemarketers and spam callers is to limit how often you give out your number to third parties. However, there are a few different ways to stop or block spam calls on Android devices for an extended time....