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How to fix Bluetooth issues in Windows 10?

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How to fix Bluetooth issues in Windows 10?

Windows 10 users can often experience issues with connecting Bluetooth devices to their PC. If you are facing similar problems, below are some simple solutions to resolve your Windows 10 Bluetooth problems. You can also view our article on How to Fix Bluetooth Drivers problems.

Bluetooth icon is missing

Bluetooth fix 1

  1. Use the Windows key to launch the Start screen
  2. Type troubleshooting in the Search Box on the Task Bar
  3. Click on Troubleshooting from the search results
  4. In the new Window, Click View All
  5. From the list of options, Select Hardware and Devices
  6. Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions

If the above troubleshooting method does not work for you, follow the steps set out in Method 2 below.

Bluetooth fix 2

  1. Press Windows button + R on the keyboard
  2. Type Services.msc and press Enter
  3. Look for the relevant Bluetooth device in the list and double-click on it to open the Properties
  4. In the Startup type drop down list, select Automatic
  5. Click Start in the Service Status
  6. Select OK

If the above troubleshooting method does not work for you, you need to uninstall the Bluetooth driver by following the troubleshooting steps given in Method 3

Bluetooth fix 3

  1. Go to the Desktop screen by pressing the Windows logo key + D
  2. Press the Windows key +X on the keyboard when you are at Desktop
  3. Select Device Manager
  4. Look for Bluetooth devices
  5. Double click on Bluetooth driver and select Uninstall
  6. After the Bluetooth driver is uninstalled, restart the PC
  7. Windows 10 will reinstall the Bluetooth Driver

If the issue is not fixed even after reinstalling the Bluetooth Driver, you need to try installing the latest drivers in compatibility mode. Below are the steps you need to follow to do this:

  1. Go to the Device Manager
  2. Right-click on your Bluetooth Device
  3. Click Properties and go to the Details tab
  4. Click Driver Details
  5. In Property, select Hardware IDs from the drop down list
  6. Note down the first value in the list
  7. Search for the latest Drivers on the Internet using the Hardware ID
  8. Download the latest Drivers from the Internet
  9. You need to install these Drivers in compatibility mode to resolve the issue

Steps to install Bluetooth drivers in compatibility mode in Windows

  1. Go to the folder where the latest Bluetooth Driver file is located
  2. Right-click on the file and select Troubleshoot Compatibility
  3. This will launch Compatibility troubleshooter and it will detect any issues
  4. Click Troubleshoot Program
  5. In the next window, check the boxes – “The program worked well in earlier version of Windows” and “This program requires additional permissions”
  6. Click on Next
  7. In the next window, select the version of Windows in which the Driver worked well
  8. Click Next
  9. Click Test the program
  10. Install the Drivers as you do normally
  11. Wait while the settings are saved for the program
  12. Click Close

5 Android Nougat Features You Should Know About

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5 Android Nougat Features You Should Know About

Android fans have waited a considerable time for 7.0 Nougat. Thankfully, the more efficient displays and faster speeds of Android’s 7.0 Nougat have more than made up for this long wait. While Nougat might not be as dense as previous updates from Android, it is packed full of excellent new features.

Top 5 additions in Android’s 7.0 Nougat

  1. Instant Apps

android nougatA real game-changer, the Instant Apps feature is perhaps the most exciting new addition. As a matter of fact, many have called it the biggest change to happen to the app stores since the Apple’s on-device app portal quite a while back.

Thanks to this feature, users now can use any app in the Play store without buying it or even downloading it.

All you need to do is open an app’s store page … and that’s all! You can immediately start testing it to see if it is something that you might want.

  1. Power-saving Features

Google introduced its smart power-saving feature called “Dove” in Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The original “Dove” feature ensures your smartphone or tablet goes into a dormant state when it’s not being used in order to save power—but in Android 7.0 the power-saving feature goes a step further.

Nougat’s “Doze on the Go” feature offer better power-saving capabilities. It puts your smartphone or tablet into the battery-saving mode even when the device is in motion. That is, anytime the display is off, the Doze’s power-saving feature kicks in.

  1. Multi-window Application Support

Multitasking has just got a whole lot easier. Now users can open 2 applications side-by-side on their Android screen, a feature that was until now available only on Samsung’s Galaxy Note smartphones and limited Android phones.

  1. Background System Updates

With Android 7.0 Nougat, Google has introduced seamless updates to allow installation of system updates in the background in new Android devices.

The system updates will be installed in the background now, same way as they are done in Chrome OS. OTA updates will be downloaded over WiFi and installed in the form of a unique system image. Next time when you reboot your device, the system will automatically update to the new image.

  1. Virtual Reality

Last in the list, but by no means the least, is Daydream. To unify VR experience on mobile devices, Google has launched Daydream, which obviates vendors like LG and Samsung from making their own VR platforms or partnering with separate third-parties. It also allows developers to make a single VR app that will function on every Android device.

Windows 10 gaming with XBOX One

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Xbox One supports streaming of games on a Windows PC. This feature allows you to play Xbox games anywhere on your home network. If you have a Windows 10 PC and want to play Xbox games, follow the steps set out below to setup the Windows 10 PC and Xbox One for game streaming.

Step 1- Enable Settings in Xbox One

  1. Go to Settings
  2. Select Preferences
  3. Make sure the following settings are enabled
  4. Allow game streaming to other devices
  5. Enable the Smartglass Connection From any Smartglass device

Step 2 – Connect your Windows 10 PC to Xbox One

  1. On your Windows 10 PC, launch the Xbox app
  2. On the left-side panel, click Connect

The Xbox app will scan your home network for available Xbox One consoles.

  1. Select the name of your console in the list

Once you are connected, you will see options like power, streaming, and media remotes. You can now have the option to control the Xbox console remotely

Step 3- Start game streaming and playing

  1. To start streaming, click Stream once the Xbox console is connected
  2. To launch a game from the Xbox app, click Play from the console in the upper right-hand corner of the screen

The game will be launched on your Xbox console and the streaming starts automatically

  1. To change streaming quality, go to the Xbox app on your PC and click Settings
  2. Select Game Streaming
  3. Under the Video Encoding level, you will find different streaming quality settings
  • High– Select this option if your Windows PC has a wired Ethernet connection or the Windows PC and Xbox console are in the same room and you are connected through a wireless connection
  • Normal – Select this option if the wireless network is 5GHZ and the networked PC and Xbox console is in a different room
  • Low– Select this options if the wireless network is 2.4ghz and the networked PC and Xbox console are separate

Note: you can always start with higher setting and reduce the streaming quality level until you get the best performance on the home network.

Tips for best gaming performance

If you want the best gaming performance, you may need to update the drivers and firmware of your PC. Follow the steps set out below to do this:

  1. On your Windows PC, press the Windows key
  2. Type Device Manager in the search box and hit Enter
  3. Select Network Adapters
  4. Right-click your wireless network adapter and select Update Driver software
  5. Select Search automatically for updated driver software

Note: Always put your Xbox Console and Windows 10 PC on the 5ghz wireless network for best gaming performance.