Troubleshooting

Verdict: When iMessage or FaceTime stays stuck on "Waiting for activation" or displays "Activation unsuccessful," your iPhone...

Verdict: A Windows laptop that says "plugged in, not charging" is often limited by the charger, not...

Verdict: When a phone cannot find a Bluetooth accessory, the accessory is usually not in true pairing...

Verdict: When auto-brightness misbehaves, the cause is usually one of three things: bad learned brightness data, a...

Verdict: Most "missing" Apple Watch notifications are not a fault. Apple sends each alert to one device...

Verdict: When a smartphone repeatedly drops its Wi-Fi connection and reconnects every two to five minutes, the...

Verdict: If your smartphone display is locked at 60Hz despite selecting 120Hz or Adaptive Smooth Display, the...

Verdict: If your phone camera opens to a black screen, freezes, or displays "Warning: Camera Failed," the...