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Using a good card reader is always an investment. Many times, these issues happen only because of a faulty card reader. Also, you need to see how you connect your SD card to computer. Connect via a reliable card reader, not the camera.
That’s a good point Kai. We should be careful while operating our devices.
Ah yes, just what the world needed—notifications that now multitask better than I do, and windows I can resize while still not getting actual app updates on time.
Android 16: fixing problems we didn’t know we had while leaving the real ones to Android 17, probably.
You must use tools like JPEGsnoop or exiftool to analyze metadata and file structure. If headers are damaged, manually reconstruct them with a hex editor.
Sounds technical, right??
No worries!! All you need is a photo repair software.
Of course! Who doesn’t dream of spending their evening decoding file headers in a hex editor? It’s like Sudoku for people who really hate themselves. Or… you could just use photo repair software and have your life back. Your call Beatrice.
Many people have issues like crashes and slowdowns after the KB5035853 update on Windows 11. To fix it:
Uninstall the KB5035853 update in Settings > Windows Update > Uninstall Updates.
Run sfc /scannow in Command Prompt (Admin) to fix system files.
Run DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth to repair Windows.
Pause updates to stop the update from reinstalling.
Update your drivers from Device Manager.
If it still doesn’t work, try a System Restore to before the update.
I’ve been through this exact thing last year with my OnePlus. My phone froze at the logo after installing an APK and wouldn’t go past it. What worked for me was booting into recovery mode and clearing the cache partition. I know it sounds simple, but that did the trick without wiping anything.
Just hold Volume Down + Power till recovery mode loads, then select Wipe Cache Partition. Doesn’t touch your files.
Happened to my S22 like two months ago. I didn’t wanna drop $$$ on screen repair just to grab a few hundred photos.
Here’s what worked for me (assuming your phone’s still alive underneath that black screen):
1. If USB debugging was already on, plug it into your PC. Sometimes it shows up in File Explorer, and you can just copy over the DCIM folder.
2. If you can’t access it that way, try using an OTG cable + mouse combo. It lets you kinda “blindly” control the screen. Bit janky, but it works if you remember the layout.
3. Did you ever sync photos to Google Drive or Google Photos? If yes, go check your Drive from a laptop. Might find a good chunk there.
Worst case, you can use an Android data recovery software that scans the internal storage or SD card if you’ve got one.
Here’s a simple way to fix your missing D drive:
1. Open Disk Management (press Win + X, select Disk Management).
If you see your D drive without a letter, right-click it and add a drive letter.
If it’s offline, right-click and select Online.
2. Use Command Prompt:
Run as admin, type diskpart then list volume.
If D drive shows without a letter, assign one with:
select volume X (replace X)
assign letter=D
3.Check Device Manager for driver problems and update if needed.
4. Run Check Disk:
In admin Command Prompt, type chkdsk D: /f /r to fix errors.
5. If the drive is missing or shows as unallocated, use recovery software like Stellar, TestDisk or Recuva to get your files back.
6. You can also try System Restore to go back to before the update.
Check if Google One backup was on. Go to:
Settings > Google > Backup
If you’re lucky, your texts might be part of the last backup, but heads up—you’ll have to do a full reset to restore that.
If there’s no backup, you can still try using one of those Android data recovery tools on a PC. Just don’t keep using the phone much. New data can mess with recovery chances.
To clean up your MacBook Air storage, start by going to Apple Menu > About This Mac > Storage > Manage to review what’s taking up space. Use the built-in recommendations like optimizing storage, emptying Trash automatically, and removing large or unused files. Clear out your Downloads folder, browser cache, and old iOS backups. Unused apps can also be uninstalled through Finder or Launchpad. If “System Data” is unusually large, restart your Mac to clear temporary files, and consider removing local Time Machine snapshots using Terminal. For deep cleaning without risking important files, always back up first—and if something important gets deleted by mistake, tools like Stellar Data Recovery can help you recover lost data safely.
The storage on the Mac Mini M4 is soldered directly onto the motherboard, which means it cannot be upgraded after purchase. If you need more space, your best option is to use high-speed external SSDs via Thunderbolt 4 or USB 4 ports for additional storage or backups.
Just keep in mind that external drives, while convenient, can sometimes fail or become unreadable.
As of now, Apple hasn’t confirmed a timeline for touch-screen MacBooks, and it’s unlikely to happen soon. Apple has long maintained that macOS and iPadOS serve different purposes—preferring touch on iPads and precision input on Macs.
Internally, Apple is rumored to be testing touch-screen Mac prototypes, and some analysts suggest a possible launch around 2026, but nothing is official. The design evolution of MacBooks has been conservative because Apple prioritizes consistency, battery efficiency, and ecosystem stability.
While UI updates like shadows and rounded corners may feel superficial, they’re part of Apple’s broader push for visual harmony across platforms. That said, real innovation—like custom silicon—has been happening under the hood; it’s just not always flashy.
macOS Tahoe brings some meaningful refinements rather than radical changes, which is typical for macOS updates. The system feels slightly snappier, especially on M-series Macs, and there’s better integration with iOS features like notifications and Continuity. Safari is more responsive, and the redesigned System Settings are finally more intuitive.
As a developer release, it’s still a bit buggy, a little slow in launching apps, expects occasional app crashes, and has some UI glitches.
I’d wait for the public beta or final release. For now, it’s promising but not production-ready.
You should know that Cameras, especially DSLRs and mirrorless models, write large files quickly; any interruption (like removing the card too soon or battery dying mid-capture) can corrupt them.