How-to Articles
How to Point Your Domain to Google Sites
Give your free website a custom URL
How to Turn Off or Disable Avast Temporarily
We'll also explain why you may want to
How to Set Up an Amazon Echo Dot
One of the most valuable tools in a smart home
How To Reverse a Video for a Cool Effect
Fun to do with people eating
There are many ways you can spice up a video using editing techniques, and a popular effect used in countless projects is a video reverse. You may have seen this […]
How To Convert Microsoft Publisher Files to PDF
A format that anyone can open
Microsoft Publisher is a desktop publishing program that lets you create publications for web or print. However, not everybody uses Publisher these days. For example, you may want to send […]
How To Find All Accounts Linked to Your Email Address
No need to hire a private detective
As your email ages, it begins to accumulate a lot of junk. The reason? You’ve signed up with plenty of websites using your email as you go about your day. […]
How to Change Margins in Google Docs
For those that like to live on the edge
If you’re using Google Docs to type up a letter or an article, you’ll start with a representation of a blank piece of paper on your screen. The size of […]
How to Connect AirPods to PS4 or PS5
With the right adaptor and some brain power
Apple’s AirPods are a feat of engineering — comfortable enough to wear for multiple hours at a time while still providing enough audio quality for you to hear every little […]
How to Unlock FM Radio on Your Smartphone
Seems kind of retro but it's cool
Many smartphones (particularly Apple devices) no longer ship with FM radio receivers. Surprisingly, some high-end Android phones with FM radio receivers lack a dedicated radio app to access content from […]
How to Uninstall BlueStacks on Windows and Mac
Don't worry, it's probably not a virus
BlueStacks is one of the best Android emulators for Windows PCs, and the developers swear by its safety. However, some popular antivirus software often flag the program as malware, particularly […]
How to Uninstall Dropbox on Mac, Windows, and Linux
Easy to do for whatever the reason
Despite Dropbox’s incredible popularity, you may have many reasons to get rid of it from your computer. Perhaps you find the basic plan too restrictive and want to switch to […]
How to Block Twitch Ads
It's like a game of cat and mouse
Ad blockers work by blocking the source of the ad — typically a URL that’s different from the source of the video you’re watching. Twitch integrates its ads directly into […]
How to Open a JAR File on Windows
No need for a towel or hammer
Occasionally, you find applications or games distributed as .jar files instead of the usual .exe file. You can’t just double-click on a JAR file to run the app. How, then, […]
How to Open 7Z Files in Windows, Mac, and Linux
An uncommon format is now unzipped
7z is an archive file format. It works similar to the ZIP format, but with a number of key advantages, such as superior compression and support for massive file sizes. […]
How to Find Out What Motherboard You Have Installed
Know you'll know who yo mama is
The motherboard is the most significant component of your computer. It connects all of the other components and allows them to communicate. While motherboards don’t get as much attention as […]
How to Make a Phone Call From Your Computer for Free
Cool tech thanks to the VOIP
Staying in touch with friends and family all over the world is easier thanks to a computer, a headset, and the right app. You can start making free phone calls […]
How to Find Out What Version of DirectX You Have Installed
Plus how to install libraries for legacy games
DirectX is a technology that uses a combination of APIs like DirectDraw, DirectMusic, Direct3D, etc. It improves your multimedia and gaming experience, but many games may even identify DirectX as […]
How to Open DDS Files in Windows 10
Edit or view 3D game images
If you’ve come across a DDS file and realized that you can’t view it, this is because you need specific programs to open or edit DDS files. A DDS file […]
How to Fix It When Roku Has No Sound
It's actually pretty easy to do
Roku is an excellent streaming device, and you’ll usually have a great time using it. However, the device has its fair share of issues. One common issue is when your […]
How to See What Graphics Card You Have Installed on Your System
Make sure you can play your game
Software applications such as games or video editing suites often list a minimum GPU requirement. To ensure that your computer meets that minimum, you’ll need to determine what graphics card […]