How-to Articles
How to SSH or SFTP Into Your Raspberry Pi
Remotely access files or execute commands
How to Block Remote Connections to a Windows or Mac Computer
Keep out hackers and malicious tools
How to Fix a “Default Gateway Is Not Available” Error
Steps to help reset your computer
How to Format a Drive or Disk for Maximum Compatibility
Use with any kind of computer
Hard drives can be formatted to various standards, each with their own pros and cons. Some formats can be understood by many operating systems, while others only work with a […]
How to Generate SSH Keys on Windows, Mac and Linux
Create secure remote connections w/o passwords
If you’re looking to connect remotely to a computer, one of the best and most secure methods is to use a Secure Shell (SSH) connection. This creates an encrypted connection […]
How to Fix a YouTube Black Screen Error
We explain the reasons why you may see this
If you’re a regular YouTube user, you may already be familiar with some of the common tricks to try when YouTube stops working. Unfortunately, one difficult-to-fix issue for some users […]
How to Install Firefox for Chromebook
A few good reasons to do this
Although Chrome is the principal browser on Chromebooks, there are valid reasons to install Firefox. You could love Chrome OS but not the Chrome web browser. Using Firefox or any […]
How to Fix a “CPU Fan Error” Message
Don't panic, but fix it fast
Sometimes, when you start up your computer, you may see a CPU Fan error appear during the boot process. A message from your computer BIOS that something seems to be […]
How to Fix Google Drive “Download quota is exceeded” Error
A problem when working with big files
One of the great things about Google Drive is that you can download, share, and collaborate on files with many people. However, once those teams get large or you’re trying […]
How to Use the Google Home App on Mac and PC
A handy workaround using an emulator
If you just bought a Google-compatible smart device like the Google Home Mini or you have a Google Chromecast device, you’ll need to use the Google Home app to set […]
How to Scan Multiple Pages Into One PDF File
Plus a secret default app in all printers
Generally, when scanning multiple pages, the scanning device creates a new file for each scan. This works if the scanned pages don’t need to be combined. However, when scanning a […]
How to Use Skype on Chromebook
Plus special tips to enhance the experience
Skype remains one of the best platforms for instant messaging, voice calls, and video conferencing. You can use Skype on your smartphone, tablet, laptop, smart speaker, console, etc. Skype also […]
How to Convert YouTube to MP3 on Windows, Mac and Mobile
Plus, is it legal to do it?
If you like playing some background music while working, exercising or studying, or you prefer to listen to a podcast while relaxing, YouTube offers lots of free, engaging content to […]
How to Trim a Video with Microsoft Stream
The beginning or the end only
Stream is Microsoft’s video-sharing service where users can view, upload, and share videos securely with other people in the same organization. It’s only available to Microsoft 365 subscribers, and it’s […]
How to Fix “DNS_probe_finished_bad_config” in Chrome
Before switching to a different browser
There are any number of issues that could prevent you from loading webpages in Google Chrome, from a broken internet connection to a domain name server (DNS) outage. It can […]
How to Fix Windows Update Errors
Everything you need to do
Since the release of Windows 10 and Microsoft’s shift to a software-as-a-service model for their flagship operating system, the updates have been coming thick and fast. At least once a […]
How to Measure Distance in Photoshop
Bet you didn't know you could do that
Photoshop is a great tool when it comes to photo editing. The best thing about Photoshop is that while you can use it to get creative with your photos, you […]
How to Scan a QR Code on iPhone and Android
Read or interact with its contents
Quick Response (QR) codes are modern barcodes that look like maze squares, which store small amounts of data like URLs, text or images. You can scan the QR Code and […]
How to Check the Type of RAM in Your Windows PC
So you can know how to upgrade
RAM comes in various types, capacities, speeds and brands. If you ever want to upgrade your RAM or need to verify whether your system meets certain minimum requirements, you’ll have […]
How to Cite a YouTube Video in MLA and APA
Soon you'll be doing it in your sleep
The first rule of fight club academic writing is to cite your sources. (Honestly, we wish it were more common in other kinds of writing, too.) Two common styles for […]