Category: #TechTips
How to Switch from Chrome to Vivaldi
Vivaldi is the hot, new (well, not that new anymore) browser to make waves on the Internet. You may be tired of Google’s shenanigans and…
How to Add, Customize, and Use Widgets on Mac
The customizable widgets that you know and love on the iPhone and iPad are also available on your Mac. Here’s how to add, customize, and…
Convert PDF to Images From the Linux Command Line
Converting a PDF file to an image can be done easily at the Linux command line using a single command. Discover how to do install…
How to Change Kerning in Microsoft Word
Kerning refers to the adjustment of space between two characters, generally used to improve the visual aesthetics of text. You can change the kerning in…
How to Connect a Samsung Galaxy Watch to a New Phone
Connecting a Samsung Galaxy smartwatch to a new phone can be a little annoying. Sadly, it’s not as easy as simply tapping a “connect” button….
Nikon Brings Back Its Free Online Photography Courses in Time for the Holidays
Nikon now streams all 10 of its photography lessons for free, just in time for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. The lessons usually cost $15…
Can You Run Windows Software on an M1 Mac?
The first Macs with Apple Silicon are very impressive machines. But, in the shift from Intel chips to Apple’s own ARM processors, what happens to…
How to Draw Perfect Shapes on iPhone and iPad
When you’re taking handwritten notes on your iPad, you might want to draw shapes. But what if you’re not good at drawing? Here’s how to…
The Best Screenshot Software for Capturing Images and Video
Screenshots are something most of us create on a regular basis but probably don’t give much thought to. They’re handy to preserve a visual for…
How to Expand Storage Space in Your ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ Home
Organize and clean up your island with more storage! As long as you’re running version 1.6.0 or higher of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, you can increase…
Intel’s White Box Laptop Will Hit Stores Under Smaller Brand Names
Intel has a long history of making concept hardware and inviting vendors to build it: that’s where we get the term “ultrabook.” Its latest design…
PSA: Turn Off RCS Before Switching to a New Phone
RCS is the upgraded version of SMS that’s available on many Android devices today. However, it’s still not universal, and that can cause some issues….
The Beginner’s Guide to Btrfs
Most desktop Linux users have probably heard of a “Copy on Write” filesystem like ZFS or Btrfs, and along with that, the benefits of those…
How to Create Your Own Start Menu in Windows 10 with Open-Shell
While the look of the Windows Start menu has evolved and changed, its functionally stayed largely the same. For those who loved the Start menu…
How to Disconnect Your Phone Number from RCS on Android
If you have an Android phone, you might have an upgraded version of text messaging called “RCS.” This is a massive upgrade over SMS, but…
How to Export and Import Outlook’s Safe and Blocked Senders
Microsoft Outlook’s Junk Email functionality works best when you train it by adding senders to the Safe Senders and Blocked Senders lists. Here’s how to…
35 Years of Microsoft Windows: Remembering Windows 1.0
Microsoft released Windows 1.0 on Nov. 20, 1985. Starting as an environment that ran on top of MS-DOS, Windows became the most popular desktop operating…
Step Into the 10th Doctor’s TARDIS in the ‘Doctor Who: The Edge of Time’ VR Game
Doctor Who is the kind of SciFi show that begs for a virtual reality (VR) experience. Luckily, 13th Doctor (Jodie Whittaker) fans have two options, including Doctor…
How to Take Square Photos on an iPhone
The updated iPhone camera app in iOS 14 has shuffled some settings and controls around. If you like to shoot square photos, don’t worry; the…
How to End a Task Using Windows 10’s Task Manager
If you need to force a frozen or buggy application to close in Windows 10, you can end a task easily using Windows’ built-in Task…
What’s New in Outlook 365 for Mac’s Fall 2020 Update
Microsoft Outlook 365 received a nice update for Mac in the fall of 2020. Along with an enhanced look came new and improved features. With…
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