How-To & Fixes
Step-by-step fixes for phones, Fire TV Stick and everyday tech problems. Start with the quick answer at the top of each guide, then follow the steps in order.
Fitbit Sense and Versa Lose Third-Party Apps on November 28
From November 28, 2026, Fitbit Sense and Versa watches can no longer install or update third-party apps and clock faces. What stays, what you can lose, and five things to do before the deadline.
Police Can Track Phones Through App Ads: 10 Settings to Cut It Off
A Bloomberg investigation shows police buying location data that leaks from ads in everyday apps. What is confirmed, how the Webloc tool works, and the iPhone and Android settings that cut most of it off.
Phone Battery Health: How to Make Your Phone Last Longer
Learn what battery health means, how to check it on iPhone and Samsung, and which habits slow battery wear, like keeping your phone cool.
How to Stop Android Apps Crashing for Good
Stop Android apps crashing by restarting, updating, clearing the cache, checking storage and permissions, and reinstalling the app from the Play Store.
Fire Stick Remote Not Working? How to Fix It
Fix a Fire Stick remote that stops working with fresh batteries, a quick re-pair using the Home button, and the right settings for volume and power.
How to Install Apps on Fire TV Stick Safely
Install apps on Fire TV Stick from the Amazon Appstore, keep them updated, and learn how to use APKs safely when an app is not in the store.
How to Update Samsung Galaxy J7 Safely Today
Update a Samsung Galaxy J7 from Software update in Settings, fix common update errors, and learn why most J7 models no longer get new Android versions.
Not Registered on Network on Android? How to Fix It
Fix an Android network registration error with Airplane mode, a restart, SIM and network checks, and know when to ask your carrier if your line is active.
How to Transfer Contacts From iPhone to Android (4 Ways)
Four ways to move contacts from an iPhone to an Android phone, from Google's Switch to Android app to a .vcf export from iCloud, plus how to check nothing is missing.
How to Install Chrome on Fire TV Stick (and When Not To)
Chrome is not in the Amazon Appstore, but you can sideload it on a Fire TV Stick with the Downloader app. Here are the steps, how to get a cursor, and when Silk is the better choice.