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Rahul Vithala

Rahul is the Editor-in-Chief at Thetechhacker, Phone Opinions, and Ask Hacker. After realizing an obsession with technology, he left his job career to write about the latest gadgets and trends.
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How-to

How to Fix ‘SIM Not Provisioned’ After Switching Carriers on iPhone and Android

Seeing “SIM Not Provisioned” or MM#2 after switching carriers? Here’s what the message means and the fixes I’d try, in order, on iPhone and Android.

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How to Fix Chrome Asking to Confirm Before Opening HTTP (Not Secure) Websites

Chrome 154 now asks before you open websites that don’t support HTTPS. Here’s what that warning means, when it’s fine to click through, and how to change the setting or fix your own site.

Phone showing a low battery next to settings and restart icons
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How to Fix Pixel 10 Battery Drain After an Update (Works on Pixel 9 Too)

Pixel 10 or Pixel 9 losing charge fast after an update? Here’s why it happens and the Google-backed steps I’d try, in order, before contacting support.

Phone showing a Face ID frame next to restart and battery icons
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How to Fix iPhone 18 Pro Restarting When Face ID Fails or During Apple Pay

If your iPhone 18 Pro restarts when Face ID fails, Apple has fixed that bug in iOS 27.0.1. This guide covers how to update, what to try next, and what is still unknown about the Apple Pay shutdowns.

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How to Fix iPhone 18 Pro Max No Service or SOS on AT&T

Is your iPhone 18 Pro Max stuck on SOS or No Service on AT&T? Here’s how to tell if it’s the issue Apple has acknowledged, what to try first, and how to get a replacement.

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How-to

How to Fix Windows 11 26H2 Black Screen After Sign-In

Seeing a black screen after signing in on Windows 11 26H2? Microsoft confirmed the issue, mainly on Azure Virtual Desktop with FSLogix, and fixed it in KB5127648. Here’s how to get your desktop back.

Phone with Home Screen widgets next to freeze and restart icons
How-to

How to Fix iPhone Freezing When Moving Widgets in iOS 27

Is your iPhone freezing when you drag widgets between Home Screen pages on iOS 27? Here’s which iOS 27 bug Apple has fixed, which one it hasn’t acknowledged, and what you can do right now.

Samsung Galaxy phone with low battery after the One UI 9 update
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How to Fix One UI 9 Battery Drain and Freezing on Samsung Galaxy Phones

Battery draining faster or your Galaxy stuck on a setup or error screen after One UI 9? Here’s what Samsung has confirmed, the checks to do first, and the workarounds people are using until the next patch.

Galaxy phone stuck on the Samsung Account sign-in screen during setup
How-to

How to Fix Galaxy S26 Ultra Stuck at Samsung Account Sign-In on One UI 9

Is your Galaxy S26 Ultra frozen or looping at the Samsung Account sign-in screen during setup on One UI 9? Here are the workarounds Samsung and other owners have shared, and why you shouldn’t reach for a factory reset.

Samsung phone connected to a car dashboard screen for Android Auto
How-to

How to Fix Android Auto Not Connecting After the One UI 9 Update

Android Auto stopped working after your Galaxy phone got One UI 9? Here’s what Google said about its fix, how to make sure you get it, and the wired and wireless workarounds worth trying while you wait.

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Best Free Reverse Phone Lookup Sites Like 800notes (2026)

Got a call from a number you don’t recognise? Maybe it called twice and didn’t leave a message. It could be your doctor, a delivery driver, your bank, or a scammer, and you can’t tell just by looking at the number. Before you call back, take thirty seconds to find out who it is. That’s…

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Unlock the World of Omegle with These Top 10 Proxy Sites

Do you want to experience Omegle’s broad and engaging community but are limited by geographical restrictions? Not to fret! In this post, we go deeper into the world of Omegle proxy sites, giving you with a hand-picked list of the best ten proxy services that will allow you to unblock and access Omegle from anywhere…

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