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Windows Installer is responsible for installing and removing software, but if there are some problems, then a frustrating error appears on the screen. The error results in the incapability of installing the programs in the computer system. The 1603 fatal error require an immediate fix and hence follow this guide to get the list of solutions to solve the 1603 Fatal Error in Windows 10. Here’s how to Fix Windows Installer 1603 Error in Windows Open Program Install or Uninstall Troubleshooter Windows 10 has a program installed in it that is called Program Install or Uninstall Troubleshooter. If you don’t have it, then you can download it from the Microsoft website. Click the Download button and open the file. It might require installation and after installation, run the program. Press the Next button throughout the troubleshooting steps. Restart Windows Installer Service Try restarting and re-registering the Windows Installer service to fix the error 1603. Press the Wind...

Apple’s FaceTime is an excellent video calling service of all the time as it gives the users an opportunity to make group video calls. The user can make the video calls (only to other iOS and macOS users) up to 32 persons from Contacts and merge of them together in one. How amazing it would be to talk to all of your friends in just one go! So next time when you are away from your friends, and you just want to give a head start to a conversation, just remember that your Apple devices such as the Mac computer have FaceTime feature. So don’t waste time and check out how to make the group video call using FaceTime on iOS devices and Mac devices. Here’s how to make a group FaceTime Call Making Group FaceTime Call on iOS 12 Open FaceTime on your iOS 12 device. Go to the right corner and tap the plus (+) button. Enter the name or number to which you want to make the video call. You can enter up to 30 additional numbers. Select Video or Audio to place the FaceTime call. ...

Alexa, the digital personal assistant, is an example of new technology and it is something that almost everyone wants to have. Amazon is now allowing its customers to edit the Alexa Skill and responses. By visiting the Amazon Skill Blueprint, you can customize the Alexa Skills and compose every response on the replies of this amazing artificial intelligence assistant. With the help of templates in the Amazon Skill Blueprint, you can modify or personalize an answer into a joke, questions, etc. But doing that could get complicated, but with the right guidance, anyone can make the Alexa Skills more interesting. So let’s see the correct approach to personalize Alexa Skills. Here how to personalize Alexa Skill Visits blueprints.amazon.com and log into Amazon account. Select a type of skill from the categories – Learning & Knowledge, At Home, Fun & Games and Storyteller. Each category has skill templates which you must choose to create the skill, hence select a template...

A lot of things can be done with the help of Google Chrome. It has totally dwarfed the competing internet browsers such as Safari, Microsoft Edge and Firefox. Its popularity is rising because of its ease of use. For the most part, updates are on auto-pilot, and you don’t need to take much pain regarding the updates. Chrome’s Update Schedule Google released a publicly available calendar with probable open dates for upcoming versions of Chrome. These updates are automatic, and when they are available, Chrome will apply them next time you open browser window. As there are so many users, it may take from a few days to a full week to get the latest version for everyone. It is also possible to manually trigger an update if you want to ensure that you are on the latest version. Google’s Chrome web browser was probably the first web browser to provide automatic updates. This was a revolutionary transformation. Prior to this feature, it used to be the user’s responsibility to update the...

Attempts of hacking are on the verge; It is smart to have your device fully strengthened up and upgraded to latest version. With the advent of Windows 10, Microsoft has deliberately chosen to take the extreme route by force updating that may result in unusual restarts and work losses. Many people may be wondering if it is possible to disable automatic Windows updates in Windows 10. An updated PC is less vulnerable to attacks. Windows automatic updates are usually a good thing, but sometimes it may get irritating. If your system runs Windows 10, depending on edition, it is still possible to regain some control over it and stop automatic updates with the help of using either of the policy, the Local Group Policy or the metered network trick. Blocking automatic updates with the help of Local Group Policy If you run Windows 10 Pro, then you may use Local Group Policy editor for changing the settings. It will help in preventing your device from downloading and installing automatic u...

If you are facing slow copy and move speed problem, then this article is going to help you make copying speed faster on your Windows PC. Moving files by copying and pasting them from one to another place are probably something we use a lot. Most of the copying takes place from external devices or to external devices. Increase Slow files copy speed in Windows 10/8/7 In this post, some solutions are available to fix this slow data copy speed since we’ve tried to resolve this issue by providing guidelines for increasing copy-paste speed in Windows 10/8/7. 5 solutions to increase Slow files copy speed in Windows device Solution #1 Change the USB Port Modern computers have a lot of USB ports. So, if the USB drive you use supports USB 3.0/3.1, you need to make sure to plug it inside a USB 3.0/3.1 port. A USB 3 port is typically blue; also, you can go to your computer’s documentation to locate it. Changing ports would improve copy speeds significantly. Thus, accord...

If you are the one who always wants to be the first to try out all the upcoming features, then here is the new version of iOS: iOS  12.1 beta 3. As iOS 12.1 is still in beta testing, this beta testing will continue for the addition of new features and refinements. iOS has reintroduced Group FaceTime, fixed bugs, added emojis, eSIM support, and includes a number of features. If you want to upgrade your old iOS version to the new iOS version 12.1 beta 3, check out all its new features earlier than everyone else. Both developers and non-developer can enjoy this. But, it is relatively easy to try out the latest iOS version for the developers who have registered developer account. But, if you don’t have a developer account, then you can try the public beta. Developers can download the new iOS version or add the beta profile into their iOS device from “developer.apple.com.” And, non-developer can head to “beta.apple.com” to download the new iOS version public beta test. Bef...

Continuously using a computer or any other device with a screen has a downside. Studies have shown that blue-ish light emitted by the most computer screen and other displays can cause tired eyes to struggle at night, or affect your circadian rhythms and make it harder to fall asleep. Night shift mode helps users to get  a better night’s sleep by filtering blue wavelengths from the screen or display. There is no need to ‘Download or Install’ a separate app for night shift in your Mac. It is the feature of macOS that already comes in your Mac. It uses your Mac’s clock and your geographic location to determine whether it is day or night at your place. Then it uses this information to change the color temperature of your screen. During daytime it turns colder and warmer in the evening. Night Shift can be turned Off and On manually, and you can also set a schedule for a specific time. How to enable and disable Night Shift mode on your Mac Go to ‘Apple Menu.’ Open ‘Sys...

Nintendo Switch gaming console is one thing that can be gifted to all the gamers, but ta time comes when many Nintendo Switch users have to sell their gaming console. There could be any reason for selling the Nintendo Switch, but one should understand that before selling it to anyone, the Switch console needs to be reset. If the data is not cleared from the gaming console, then the next user or player can take huge advantages of the account in Nintendo. To remove all the information and entries from the device, Factory Resetting the Nintendo Switch is the only option. Since it will remove all the information including your registration and saved games, the method is suitable for anyone. If you are also planning to sell your Nintendo gaming console, then you should follow these steps to reset your Switch to ensure that the gadget is all geared up for sale. Here’s how to Factory reset Nintendo Switch Transfer Data Before resetting the Switch, you must transfer the data ...

You may have encountered a lot of issues with printers, but one of the most common and annoying issues is “error 0x00000709,” this is where your printer refuses to get configured or set up on your PC.  This error usually occurs when there is already a default printer configured or set, or your Windows does not follow the configuration of the new printer.  Error 0x00000709 when connecting a Printer on Windows 10 The full name of Error you may see is “Operation could not be completed (error 0x00000709) – Double check the printer name and make sure that the printer is connected to the network.” 3 Solutions to fix error 0x00000709 There are 3 best solutions we would like to show to troubleshoot the error 0x00000709 when connecting a Printer to PC on Windows 10: Run Printer Troubleshooter The first thing you can try is to run the Printer Troubleshooter. To do so, you need to: Tap on the Windows + R key simultaneously to fire up the Run dialog box. A...

Are you facing some errors with Windows Update? Windows Update Install Error 0x80070020 would probably be one of them. You must have noticed that this error doesn’t allow the Windows Update service to initiate while other halts the process when the update in the running. Windows Update Install Error 0x80070020 The cause behind this error is the installed programs that are interfering with the Windows Update process. Or else, it could e Third-party AntiVirus program, or a PUP, or a Malware that is causing this error on your device. Thus, there is no certain reason behind getting Error 0x80070020, but there are several things you can perform to resolve this error. To do so, follow the solutions that are mentioned below: Guide to Fix Windows Update Install Error 0x80070020 Method 1: Clear Contents of Software Distribution & Catroot2 Folders The method to clear the contents of the SoftwareDistribution folder is as follows: First of all, you need to search for ...

See if your  virtual private network is really private, or that the P in VPN is of no use.Users might think that they have set up like Fort Knox  but they should not play with their private data . It is important to confirm that Virtual Private Network software used by you is in reality doing what it is supposed to. There is a likelihood that your private data may get scattered. If you have picked a reliable VPN service, you will be safeguarded everywhere be it computer or a smart gadget. There is no harm in checking if your VPN is leaking more information than you would like it to. CHECK YOUR IP ADDRESS . Your home consists of an  IP address along with a residential address. The IP (internet protocol) is a number that is given to individual routers by the Internet Service Providers. Your internal home network also offers nodes in your home- gaming consoles, computers, laptops, smart speakers, etc. The concerning object is the public-facing IP address. IP addres...

As the popular travel days of the year come near, most of the holiday travelers start creating mental checklists for navigating occupied airports on their journey home- mostly with their excellent mobile devices in hands and laptops in bags. Here is some tips to keep the smartphones, tablets, and laptops safe while spending time at the airport.   Be smart before you leave home   Make sure that you have locked all your devices, whether tablets, smartphones, Macs or the PCs. Use either a touch ID or create complexed and robust passwords. Try to use a combination of a minimum of eight letters, numbers and special characters. Update all the Operating Systems and the apps to the latest versions for protecting your devices from all kind of vulnerabilities. Print as many travel documents at home as possible like the boarding passes and the baggage tags. The lesser automated kiosks you use an airport, the better it is because these can be hacked. Protect your laptops...

HomePod of Apple is upon us, and most of the people will be busy wondering how to set up their new smart speaker. The process actually is very simple, but some requirements are there that you need to be aware of. If you are thinking of adding HomePod to your HomeKit setup, there are so many things that need to be known about the process of set up as well. What is required to set up HomePod? Along with the HomePod, you will require an iPad and iPhone running iOS. Also, make sure that both the iCloud Keychain and the two-factor authentication are enabled on the iCloud account.   The process of setting up HomePod Setting up HomePod is similar to setting up a new TV of Apple or pair of AirPOds. You will require your iOS device to be in close proximity. Just hold your iPad or iPhone close to the HomePod. Click Set Up. Select HomeKit Room you are willing to use for the HomePod. Choose whether you want to enable Personal Requests or not. Allow Siri to read your message...