One of the things you’ll do frequently during video editing is splitting and cutting clips. It removes parts of videos you may not want or helps get the pace of your video just right. If you’re just starting out with video editing on Adobe Premiere, you might be overwhelmed with all the tools available and are wondering how you can easily split your clips. There are several ways you can split a clip in Premiere Pro ....
In the world of smartwatches, the Apple Watch Series reigns supreme. It’s a wearable that’s not just a fashion statement but a device that seamlessly integrates with your iPhone, iPad, and MacBook. But with popularity comes imitation, and the market is flooded with knockoffs. So, how can you spot a fake Apple Watch, or even worse, a fake Apple Watch Ultra? Why Does It Matter? First, let’s talk about why these fake Apple Watches exist in the first place....
Playing back your recorded videos just to find out some of them have that dreaded camera shakiness? Sometimes, no matter how good your handiwork is, situations happen where your video comes out a bit off-kilter. This can make your video look less professional, be distracting, or blur your subject – all things you want to avoid. The creators of the video editing software Adobe Premiere Pro foresaw this situation and graciously included a method to stabilize your shaky footage in post-production....
Compared to older displays, LCD monitors are an excellent low-cost, low-power solution to our need for a computer display. Unfortunately, some monitor settings can make an LCD screen appear to flicker. A flickering LCD monitor is more than just an annoyance. It can cause eye strain, headaches, and a host of other ailments, especially if you spend a great deal of time in front of your computer. Luckily, there are some steps you can take to stop the flickering and avoid these problems....
Microsoft is forcing Windows 11 on every Windows 10 user . The persistent notifications to upgrade to Windows 11 are distracting and annoying—especially if you don’t want Windows 11 yet. We’ll show two ways to stop Windows 11 update notifications on your Windows 10 PC. In Windows 11, you can also use the methods below to stop notifications for feature or quality updates. Disable Update Notifications via Group Policy Editor The Group Policy Editor allows you to configure system, users, and administrative settings in Windows....
Google Assistant is helpful, but if you’re uncomfortable with an always-listening AI , you can turn it off on all your devices. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to disable the voice assistant on all Google Assistant devices. How To Turn Off Google Assistant on Any Device The instructions for disabling Google Assistant on each device vary. These steps also may change over time as Google introduces updates. There’s one easy way to figure out how to turn off Google Assistant on all of your devices....
With all the apps on our mobile devices and computers today, it’s hard to keep up with all the updates, messages, and new features. Worse still, each app comes with its own set of notifications, which tend to pop up when we least expect them. When you need to get something done within a tight deadline, these notifications can be distracting. You end up in a rabbit hole, with nothing to show for it at the end of the day....
The Apple Watch is one of the best smartwatches on the market. The ease of use, integrated Siri functionality, and always-on display makes it great whether you’re looking for a smart fitness watch or just an everyday use watch. First, you should check your compatibility. You will need an iPhone 6s or later that runs iOS 13. If your phone is not running this operating system, you will need to update your device....
Siri has improved a lot on Apple devices, but it doesn’t hold a candle to Google Assistant. So if you’re frustrated with Siri, we’ll show you how to use Google Assistant on your iPhone. How to Install and Set Up Google Assistant on iPhone and iPad You can download Google Assistant on your iPhone or iPad from the App Store. Once you’ve installed the app, you can begin setting up Google Assistant....
Your Windows login acts as a barrier for hackers as well as a defence against unintended intrusion, data manipulation and the accidental swipe of the keyboard by family and colleagues who might be using your computer. Your windows login works with other security features of the Windows operating system and any third-party software you might use. What happens if you forget your password? How do you get into your computer? If you reinstall Windows, you will also be erasing all your custom settings and data....
Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered assistant that can answer questions, create AI-generated content, and help you be more productive. Previously only available on Windows 11 and via Bing, you can now use Copilot on Android and iPhone. Below, we’ll explain how you can install Microsoft Copilot on your Android or iOS device. How to Install and Use Microsoft Copilot on Android or iPhone To get started with Microsoft Copilot, you first need to download it from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store ....
If you have a computer with a NVIDIA graphics card , you may have seen the NVIDIA overlay notification whenever you open up a game. This feature is called NVIDIA Shadowplay, and you can use it through the GeForce Experience overlay. If you’re looking to record some gameplay, share it with others, or stream, NVIDIA Shadowplay can do it all. Before using this feature, there are some things you’ll want to know in order to get the most out of it....
There’s more than one way to make text edits in Microsoft Excel. From changing letter case to adding a prefix, you can use Power Query to edit text in bulk. This is a great alternative to manual work or functions and formulas. How to Edit Your Text with Power Query To edit your text using Excel Power Query, you’ll follow the same steps to get started. Once you open the Power Query Editor, you can make one or more changes before transferring the data back to your spreadsheet....
Telegram is considered one of the best free messaging apps for several reasons. You can use Telegram to exchange large files with your friends, have secret chats, edit or delete messages after you send them, and all without worrying about the security of your private data. However, not many people know about one of the most useful features of Telegram. You can use this app to send high-quality photos and videos online....
With a brand new look and many fresh features, the Photos App has received a complete overhaul in Windows 11. Here is a guide on how to navigate the transformed interface. Even within this OS, there is a big difference between certain versions of the Photos application. The 22H2 update brought a slew of major changes, transforming its interface and features. It also introduced Clipchamp into the suite of Windows applications, giving you access to a more powerful, more streamlined video editor than the default Photos editor....
Spotify is a great app for streaming music. However, it also has a wide array of useful features that make it perfect for all your music listening needs. One of these helpful features is a sleep timer which allows you to set a timer that automatically turns off the music at a preset time. You can use the Spotify sleep timer to preserve your phone’s battery, stop playing music when you’ve fallen asleep, or use it as a general timer....
Life is messy, isn’t it? Things like tracking finances and managing time are messy and time-consuming. Yet, these are things that, if put in order, would improve your life. Spreadsheets can help every day with these sorts of tasks. It can be challenging to find information in spreadsheets, however. That’s why we’re going to show you how to use the VLOOKUP function in Google Sheets to make finding something in a spreadsheet a lot easier....
Roku gives you access to some of the world’s most popular streaming services, including Apple TV. If you want to watch Apple TV’s content, but you don’t have the Apple TV box, now you can do that just with your Roku device. To start watching Apple TV on Roku, you need a Roku device that supports this streaming service. Then, it’s just a matter of adding an appropriate channel to your device, and you can start streaming....
Apple syncs messages from your iPhone to Mac (and vice versa) if both devices use the same Apple ID. If you don’t receive iMessages (or text messages) on your Mac , the troubleshooting solutions below should fix the issue. Your Mac may not synchronize messages and other iCloud data over slow or unstable internet. Ensure your Mac has internet access before attempting to fix iMessage’s synchronization issues. 1. Check Apple ID and iMessage Server Status Head to the Apple System Status web page in your web browser and check the indicator next to iMessage and Apple ID....
Apple’s devices are just so darn reliable, right up to the point where they suddenly stop working! Despite a reputation for excellence, reliability, and quality, our Apple gizmos aren’t perfect. The problem is that with so little access to the nuts and bolts of the device, problems such as a dead iPad can be mysterious. If your iPad isn’t charging, here are a few things you can try to get the juice flowing again....
