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7 Ways to Take Screenshots on Mac OS X

7 Ways to Take Screenshots on Mac OS X

2025-10-04 22:10

If you want to capture a funny chat conversation, show someone an error message on your computer, share instructions on how to complete a task, or even contribute to a wikiHow, screenshots are the ideal solution. With screenshots, you can show others what appears on your computer screen.

How to Use Twitter (with Pictures)

How to Use Twitter (with Pictures)

2025-10-04 22:10

This wikiHow teaches you how to use Twitter, including how to create an account and upload tweets. Step Part 1 of 7: Creating a Twitter Account Step 1. Open Twitter Visit https://www.twitter.com/ through your computer's web browser.

How to Create Icons Using Paint (with Pictures)

How to Create Icons Using Paint (with Pictures)

2025-10-04 22:10

This wikiHow teaches you how to create a Windows icon file using Microsoft Paint and Paint 3D in Windows 10. However, there are some limitations you'll find with the regular version of Microsoft Paint when creating icons. Therefore, you can use Paint 3D to create more complex icons if necessary.

3 Ways to Study for Tests

3 Ways to Study for Tests

2025-06-01 06:06

It's called a test/exam that thrives like weeds, right? You take one exam and there's another exam waiting around the corner. It's time to show those exams who's in charge: you're sure to get a lot of "A" and "B" marks soon.

How to Make the Most of Life as a Teen (with Pictures)

How to Make the Most of Life as a Teen (with Pictures)

2025-06-01 06:06

You may want to make the most of your teenage years. Living seriously in this time can help develop good habits for adulthood. There are several ways to improve life as a teenager. Set goals and desires, pursue success academically and in other areas, cultivate a sense of self-worth and image, and make sure you develop positive relationships.

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6 Ways to Become a Computer Expert

6 Ways to Become a Computer Expert

If you enjoy learning new things, are interested in computers, and like solving problems, you can become a computer expert. You don't have to worry if you don't have the opportunity to study at a university and study computer studies. You can master computer science by learning the basics of computer knowledge.

4 Ways to Insert Custom Head or Footnotes in Microsoft Word

4 Ways to Insert Custom Head or Footnotes in Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word already has many head or footnotes that you can insert into a document. However, you can insert custom headings or footnotes into a Microsoft Word document by following these simple steps. Step Method 1 of 4: Insert Using the Toolbar Step 1.

How to Access Google from China: 12 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Access Google from China: 12 Steps (with Pictures)

To access Google from China, you have to circumvent your connection using a virtual private network (VPN), because access to Google is officially prohibited. A VPN is a program that allows you to access the internet from a location that is not your actual location.

How to Make a Potato Battery: 13 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Make a Potato Battery: 13 Steps (with Pictures)

Have you ever thought about using vegetables as batteries? Batteries generate electricity by moving electrons back and forth between two metal plates. What if you don't have batteries, but have a large supply of potatoes? Potatoes contain phosphoric acid, which can serve as a chemical solution needed to transport electrons back and forth between metal plates.

3 Ways to Hack a Computer

3 Ways to Hack a Computer

This wikiHow teaches you how to hack a Mac or Windows computer login, and how to use TeamViewer to remotely control another computer. Step Method 1 of 3: Bypassing Login on Windows Computer Step 1. Understand what will happen Windows 10 doesn't allow you to abuse the Administrator account like you could in previous versions of Windows.

3 Ways to Install Brushes in Photoshop

3 Ways to Install Brushes in Photoshop

Brushes in Photoshop are basically stamp shapes that you can drag throughout your image. Brushes are not only used to create lines or duplicate images, but are also used to create lighting effects, textures, digital paint, and so on. Brushes allow you to add depth and beautiful flow to your artwork.

How to Open the Cheats Window in The Sims: 9 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Open the Cheats Window in The Sims: 9 Steps (with Pictures)

If you want to use cheats on the Sims, you'll need to open a cheat window or "console". This window allows players to enter commands that will activate cheats. If you're playing on a PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360, you'll need to activate a cheat, then use a special item to access it.

How to Add a Drop Down Box in Excel 2007: 11 Steps

How to Add a Drop Down Box in Excel 2007: 11 Steps

Adding drop-down boxes to an Excel 2007 spreadsheet can speed up data entry by providing a list of options instead of having to type them out one by one. When you place a drop-down box on a worksheet cell, an arrow appears on the cell. Data can be entered by clicking the arrow and then selecting the desired entry.

How to Use Google (with Images)

How to Use Google (with Images)

To you, Google may mean the same as a search engine, but the services they provide are actually much more than that. From email to document creation, calendars to music, Google products can be used in many aspects of life online. Follow this guide to get the most relevant search results, as well as get the most out of all of Google's products.

How to Auto Tune Manually with Audacity: 13 Steps

How to Auto Tune Manually with Audacity: 13 Steps

Want to be T-Payne? Or want to sound like Kanye on his album 808's and Heartbreaks? Want to save your life by hiding the fact that you can't sing at all? If so, you need auto-tune. Windows users can use auto-tune to improve their sound for free via Audacity-provided you also download certain plug-ins.

How to Become an Internet Service Provider: 9 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Become an Internet Service Provider: 9 Steps (with Pictures)

Starting a business as an internet service provider (PJI) is not an easy thing. In addition to requiring a large enough capital, you also have to prepare various necessary resources, such as network bandwidth, room cooling, and availability of electricity.

How to Enter Data in SPSS: 8 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Enter Data in SPSS: 8 Steps (with Pictures)

SPSS is a statistical analysis program used in various fields, from market research to government agencies. SPSS provides many functions for processing data, but you need the data before you can use the functions provided. There are several ways to enter data into SPSS, starting from entering it manually to entering data from another file.

7 Ways to Access Your Computer when You Forgot Your Password

7 Ways to Access Your Computer when You Forgot Your Password

If you can't use the computer because you don't remember the password, that sucks, right? Especially if you are trying to access important files in it. Fortunately, there are a few simple steps you can take to access your Mac or Windows computer without a password.

How to Hack Computer Terminal in Fallout 3: 8 Steps

How to Hack Computer Terminal in Fallout 3: 8 Steps

Hacking is an important skill in Capitol Wasteland in Fallout 3 because the terminal can give you access to everything from stories to rare items. The terminal can control the turret weapon, and is essential for completing some quests (tasks).

3 Ways to Use iPad

3 Ways to Use iPad

You've just bought a new iPad, and want to make sure you get the most out of it. The following guide will get your new iPad running smoothly, so you can download tons of apps in no time! Step Method 1 of 3: Getting Started Step 1.

5 Ways to Create PDF Files

5 Ways to Create PDF Files

Creating a PDF file is a great way to share your ideas and to make sure they don't get altered without leaving an electronic trail. There are many ways to create a PDF file and all of them are quite quick and easy. If you want to know how to create a PDF file, just follow these steps.

How to Add a Black Background to an Image: 8 Steps

How to Add a Black Background to an Image: 8 Steps

Photo editing is a very useful skill, whether it's for personal or business purposes. Adding a black background to the photos you have taken is one way to accentuate an image, such as a portrait of a child, a product to be advertised, or a website photo.

How to Install Mods in Euro Truck Simulator: 12 Steps

How to Install Mods in Euro Truck Simulator: 12 Steps

Now that you've got a copy of the Euro Truck Simulator game, you'll finally know that it's not that interesting. Do you want to make it more interesting and have fun? There are hundreds of great modifications that can be obtained and downloaded with just one click.

3 Ways to Become a Hacker

3 Ways to Become a Hacker

There is a shared community and culture of programmers and networking experts that historically dates back decades to the first time-sharing minicomputers and the earliest experiments of the ARPAnet. Members of this community were the first “hackers”.

How to Enter Data into a Pivot Table: 11 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Enter Data into a Pivot Table: 11 Steps (with Pictures)

This article will guide you to enter data into a pivot table in Microsoft Excel. This guide can be followed on Windows and Mac versions of Microsoft Excel. Step Step 1. Double-click the Excel document containing the pivot table The document will open.