TC Tech Tips

  If your Android phone shows the dreaded “Camera failed” error , you’re not alone. This issue affects millions of users across Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, Xiaomi, and OnePlus devices. In this guide, we’ll explain why it happens and provide step-by-step fixes to get your camera working again. Why Does My Android Say, “Camera Failed”? Common causes include: Background apps blocking camera access Cache/data corruption in the Camera app Insufficient storage or RAM Permissions denied for Camera, Microphone, or Storage Outdated software or app versions Third-party app conflicts Hardware issues (rare but possible) ✅ Step-by-Step Fixes 1. Close Background Apps Apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Zoom, and Google Meet can interfere. Swipe up → clear recent apps. Tap Close all for a clean slate. 2. Clear Camera Cache & Data Go to Settings → Apps → Camera → Storage & cache . Tap Clear cache . If needed, tap Clear data (photos won’t be deleted). 3. Check Camera Permissions Setti...

    If your Android phone’s Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting , you’re not alone. This issue affects millions of users on Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, Xiaomi, and OnePlus devices. In this guide, we’ll explain why it happens and provide step-by-step fixes to restore a stable connection. 🔍 Why Does Wi-Fi Keep Disconnecting? Common causes include: Router conflicts or weak signal Battery optimization disabling Wi-Fi in background Cache/data corruption in network settings Outdated firmware or Android version Third-party apps interfering Incorrect Wi-Fi settings (IP/DNS issues)

Instagram on a cell phone Instagram has been an integral part of the mobile experience of smartphone users and seems like it will continue to do so. An amazing idea to share beauty though a picture(and may be words), it was quickly identified as a platform to advance careers and business. You may have across a lot of #insta users who have managed to turn it into a cash yielding stream of constant income(the hashtag revolution). I am not talking about the celebrities, but influencers and they need some tricks up their sleeves to do this. Have you ever felt the inability to post a picture from your computer(desktop/laptop) to Instagram? Or perhaps, you were brought here because you searched how to post on Instagram using laptop or desktop. Well, it is not that difficult and I am going to show you just that, in this post. Instagram is a mobile app and hence it was built to be used to post pictures from a user's mobile device. But there has to be some way to pos...

The most sought out software, when I was working as a store Computer Technician, was MS Office(Microsoft Office.)  I would suggest clients  to go with the Open Office suite, however, they were not really fond of the user interface(UI - the look) of it. It was very crude, yet served the purpose. Along came Google with their Docs app. Google Docs is a great offering for a home user looking for a no-purchase alternative to MS Word. Google has other Office software, too; however we will only concentrate on Google Docs. Well, the first advantage is that Google Docs has no upfront fee. That is you do not require to purchase or need a credit card to use the full featured version. It allows user to create documents and save them online. Saved documents can be easily downloaded in a desired format. It is a way better option than the Open Source Office suites. So, lets start on how to use it. It is pretty simple, no installation required as Docs is a web application. That means, it wor...

Have you wondered what is the safest way to surf the Internet? Did you ever Google How to stay safe online or on the Internet or the social media? I was asked for tips to surf the web safely and I compiled the following list. I have tried to cover most of the topics, however, I would encourage the reader to always keep current about know Internet threats. On the Internet, you need to know how your web browser can help you and what Unique Resource  Locater(URLs) are. www.google.com  is a URL. So, when you are on a website, your browser displays a lock icon in the address bar. If its green, then your browser indicates that the URL is safe. You can click on it and find more details. 2.A lot of trusted websites now use https instead of http. 3. Before you go on the web make sure you have an up-to-date: Java plug-in Flash plug-in Anti Virus(Windows Defender works great) Browser Windows File Backup 3. It is best not to click on ads. They are generated randomly and may lead you any...

Everybody recommends having the bare minimum programs at startup for a faster PC, but how would one do that? This process requires some know-how and a lot of googling and reading(also understanding). At boot, Windows loads all the processes necessary for the user to be able to use the applications installed. However, a user does not need all of these processes all the time. Hence, it is better to have the bare minimum processes load at boot up and then the user can start required programs using shortcuts. If you have a new windows PC, you may have some factory installed software that your manufacturer installs. This is annoying as you may need to purchase the software to use it, it is a trial version or you just do not need it. Furthermore, these programs may load at startup thus taking a toll on the boot process. So how to get rid of the junk in your PC startup? You will be suggested to use tools(software) to do so, but that sort of defeats the purpose. Now you have added another soft...