To transfer data to a new phone, use the setup wizard that appears when you first power on the device and choose to copy from your old phone or a cloud backup. Here is how to transfer data to a new phone, step by step, so your contacts, photos, apps, and messages all arrive intact….
To fix WiFi that keeps disconnecting on a phone, start by forgetting the network and rejoining it, then turn off any battery saver or WiFi scanning feature that drops the connection. Here is how to fix WiFi that keeps disconnecting on a phone, step by step, from quick toggles to router level changes that stop…
To fix a phone stuck on the logo, force a hard restart by holding the power and volume buttons until the screen goes dark and reboots. Here is how to fix a phone stuck on the logo, step by step, starting with the safest methods before anything that touches your data. A phone that freezes…
To fix a laptop touchpad that is not working, first check for a function key or setting that disabled it, then restart the laptop and update or reinstall the touchpad driver. Here is how to fix a laptop touchpad that is not working, step by step, from the quick toggle check to driver repairs that…
To connect a soundbar to a TV with optical, run an optical cable from the TV’s Optical Out port to the soundbar’s Optical In port, then set the TV’s audio output to the external speaker. Here is how to connect a soundbar to a TV with optical, step by step, including where the ports hide…
To connect a PS4 controller to a phone, put the DualShock 4 into pairing mode by holding the PlayStation and Share buttons until the light bar flashes, then select the controller in your phone’s Bluetooth menu. Here is how to connect a PS4 controller to a phone, step by step, on both Android and iPhone,…
To reset a Bluetooth speaker, turn it on, then press and hold the power and Bluetooth buttons together for several seconds until it beeps or the light flashes, which clears its paired devices and settings. Here is how to reset a Bluetooth speaker, step by step, to fix stubborn pairing, audio, and power problems in…
To pair a Roku remote, make sure the player is powered on, open the battery compartment, and hold the pairing button for about five seconds until the light starts flashing. Here is how to pair a Roku remote, step by step, whether you have a voice remote that connects over wireless or a simple remote…
To fix AirPods that keep cutting out, move your phone closer to reduce interference, clean the earbuds and case contacts, and reset the AirPods to clear a bad connection. Here is how to fix AirPods that keep cutting out, working from the quickest checks to a full reset, so you can find the cause without…