You probably already know how to create custom icons for your local hard drive or for your CD drive, but did you know there is also an easy way to create custom icons for USB flash drives? You can configure the USB drive so that whenever you plug it into a PC, it’ll show up with a custom icon and custom label instead of the default removable disk icon that Windows uses....
Do you want to create an interactive Word document or fillable form for others to complete? Using Microsoft Word on Mac, you can make a simple fill-in-the-blank form, without a template, in just minutes. Enable the Developer Tab in Word To add the fields you need to create the form in Word, you’ll use the Developer tab. If you don’t see this tab at the top of the Word window, follow these steps to insert it....
If you’re looking to create and print labels of any kind, look no further than Microsoft Word and Excel. You can store your label data in Excel and then fetch that data in Word to save or print your labels. In this guide, you’ll learn how to create a label spreadsheet in Excel that’s compatible with Word, configure your labels, and save or print them. 1. Enter the Data for Your Labels in an Excel Spreadsheet The first step is to create an Excel spreadsheet with your label data....
Are you feeling a little bored with your PC’s display? When it comes to Windows, you actually have a lot of freedom with customization. You can change your background, themes , and even program icons. Especially if you’re trying to install a Windows theme, you may want to customize your desktop icons in order to fit a certain look. There are lots of icons available on the internet you can use for free, or to purchase....
The best way to quickly cut out an object in an image in Photoshop CC is to use the new Select and Mask feature. I will explain how you can use this effectively and cut out images as fast as possible. If you are regularly editing images, you’ll want to know how to cut out objects efficiently. I often use Photoshop for editing images and video thumbnails. In the past, I used Photoshop’s Filter Extract feature, but that’s now been removed in Photoshop CC....
Microsoft OneNote is a versatile tool for note-taking , enabling you to keep track of important information, ideas, and tasks in a structured format. There may be situations, however, where you need to clean up your workspace by removing old or unnecessary notebooks. But how exactly do you go about it? To prevent accidental deletions, OneNote does not allow removing a notebook from within the application interface—you can only close it....
Have you unexpectedly opened the camera from your iPhone’s Lock Screen ? Not only is this a major annoyance, but it can also lead to substantial battery drain if the Camera app remains open for prolonged periods of time. Moreover, if you inadvertently tap the shutter button, you can take unintended photos or videos. Ideally, there would be an option to disable or remove the camera from the iPhone’s Lock Screen, but Apple doesn’t provide a specific setting....
If you upgraded your Mac to macOS 12 Monterey but keep experiencing stability issues or find the new features underwhelming, you always have the option of falling back to Big Sur. You’ve got multiple ways to downgrade macOS Monterey to Big Sur (e.g., restoring an older Time Machine backup or using Internet Recovery ). But the method that works on any Big Sur-compatible Mac involves erasing Monterey and installing Big Sur via a bootable USB drive....
Are you excited to upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 10? Microsoft rolled out the Windows 11 automatic update to all computers that met the minimum system requirements a while ago. However, you may still want to download the new version of Windows with the media creation tool if your computer hasn’t received the update yet or if you have a machine that doesn’t have continual internet access. Check for Updates First Before you download Windows, check the Windows Update section to see if it’s already available for your PC and you’ve just missed the notification....
Have you ever written a multi-page document just to realize you need to replace all instances of a word with another? Thinking about having to scroll through and scan for each word manually is agonizing. Luckily, Microsoft Word has a find and replace function that can do all the work for you. Here’s how you can use it to save time. What Is the Find and Replace Function? Find and replace lets you switch out basic text for other text....
Want to know how to fix the not enough USB controller resources message on Windows 10? Read this to find out why it happens and what you can do to fix it easily. First I will explain why this message appears in the first place, and how it can impact the performance of your peripherals. After, I’ll take you through the steps needed to fix it. Thankfully the solution is very simple....
A “Download error – 0x80248007” message on your Windows 11 PC suggests that your Windows or driver update has failed to download. This happens for various reasons, as several items can cause your updates to fail to download. Luckily, you can follow a few easy-to-follow methods to resolve your problem. We’ll show you what those methods are. Some reasons you can’t download your updates are that Windows Update is problematic, the services required to download updates aren’t running, your Windows Update cache is faulty, your PC’s core files are corrupted, and more....
The Realtek Semiconductor Corp. Extension is a software component that enables Windows 11/10 to interact with Realtek’s audio and networking devices. It gets updated through Windows Update whenever Realtek releases newer versions. But what if Windows Update suddenly begins to display “Realtek Semiconductor Corp. – Extension Install error – 0x80070103” on repeat? Although this failing driver update shouldn’t interfere with your operating system’s ability to use Realtek’s hardware, continually seeing the error is unsettling and leads to problems later....
If you’re using Google Chrome and the interface goes completely black, then you’ve encountered one of the most irritating bugs in Chrome —the Google Chrome black screen issue. This problem has several causes, from conflicting extensions to undiagnosed software bugs. Thankfully, most users can resolve a black screen issue in Chrome by trying some common troubleshooting steps. Even simple fixes, like resizing your browser window, can temporarily fix the problem. But to fix this issue for good, you’ll need to follow the steps below....
Is your Apple Watch not unlocking your iPhone? Many reasons—such as issues with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, outdated system software, and corrupt network settings—often cause that. Work your way through the suggestions and solutions below to get your Apple Watch to start unlocking your iPhone again. Before You Start Despite activating ‘ Unlock with Apple Watch ‘ on your iPhone, the functionality won’t kick into action unless you: Wear your Apple Watch ( Amazon , Best Buy )....
If you use a compatible iPhone running iOS 15.4 or later, you can unlock it using Face ID even if you wear a face mask. It’s an incredible feature that helps you avoid having to expose your face or input the device passcode for authentication. However, if “Face ID with a Mask” isn’t working on your iPhone, work through the solutions to fix that. Check Your Face ID Settings It’s best to begin by checking if “Face ID with a Mask” is active on your iPhone....
By default, Google Chrome is set to display images on the sites you visit in this browser. If you find the browser doesn’t display images for a site, that site may be experiencing problems serving pictures. If your issue persists with other sites, your browser may be the problem. You or someone else may have disabled the image load option in Chrome, turned off JavaScript, or one of your extensions may be causing Chrome not to load your images....
iMessage and FaceTime are great examples of Apple services that “just work.” At least, they do for the most part. Sometimes, you’ll run into activation errors while setting them up for the first time on your iPhone or Mac. For example, iMessage and FaceTime may simply freeze during the activation stage with a “Waiting for activation” message. Or, they could throw out cryptic errors such as “Activation unsuccessful,” “Authentication failed,” and “An error occurred during activation”....
You’ve got an important call in one hour. You’re all set, sitting in front of your computer in a suit, tie, and pajama pants. You start your due diligence with a camera, headset, and mic check, but you notice an echo. The disruption might put you in panic mode, but don’t worry; we will help you fix mic echo issues in the next few minutes. Before troubleshooting the echo problem, let’s talk about some common issues that can cause a mic echo effect....
Working in a corporate environment as an IT support technician always means you’ll end up dealing with weird problems that would never occur on a normal consumer PC. Why? Well, it’s because weird stuff can occur when you have 20 people using one computer! One such error I ran across recently was while using Microsoft Office 2007 on a client machine. Whenever I would open any Office program, it would give me this error message:...
