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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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3 Ways to Measure iPad to Choose a Case

3 Ways to Measure iPad to Choose a Case

If you have an iPad, you'll want to protect and/or decorate this fragile device with a case. There have been many generations of iPads out there, from the iPad mini 1 to the iPad Pro 9.7, and choosing the right case size for your device may be more difficult than you think.

How to View Message History on Apple Devices

How to View Message History on Apple Devices

To view message history on an Apple device, all you have to do is open the Messages app and review existing chat threads! You can also view media (eg photos and videos) of the chat thread being reviewed. If you lose messages that existed before your last backup, you can access them in iCloud and restore them, or use iTunes.

How to Download Kindle Books to iPad (with Pictures)

How to Download Kindle Books to iPad (with Pictures)

The Kindle app on iPad gives you access to your entire Amazon Kindle library without having to switch from one device to another. You can use the app to read content you've purchased, and you can purchase new Kindle content in Safari through the Amazon store which is delivered directly to your app.

3 Ways to Install Apps on iPad

3 Ways to Install Apps on iPad

iPad has a variety of applications available for download from the App Store, the default program for all iOS products. After touching the App Store icon to open it, you can search for and download new apps, reinstall previously downloaded apps from iCloud, and update existing apps via the toolbar at the bottom of the App Store interface.

How to Upload Photos to Google Drive on iPhone or iPad

How to Upload Photos to Google Drive on iPhone or iPad

This wikiHow teaches you how to select and upload photos from your iPhone or iPad to Google Drive's online storage space. Step Method 1 of 2: Uploading Individual Photos Step 1. Open the Google Drive app on your iPhone or iPad The Google Drive icon looks like a triangle with yellow, blue, and green corners on the device's home screen.

How to Access Audible Wish List on iPhone or iPad

How to Access Audible Wish List on iPhone or iPad

This wikiHow teaches you how to view content on an Audible wishlist or wishlist on an iPhone or iPad. While you can't open this list through the Audible app, you can still access it via Audible.com in a web browser. Step Step 1. Open a web browser on your iPhone or iPad You can use Safari (marked by the compass icon usually shown on the home screen) or any other browser you want.

How to Turn off Satellite View on Google Maps on iPhone or iPad

How to Turn off Satellite View on Google Maps on iPhone or iPad

This wikiHow teaches you how to switch to regular map view (not satellite mode) in Google Maps on iPhone or iPad. Step Step 1. Open the Google Maps app on your iPhone or iPad This application is marked by a map icon with a red pin.

How to Upload Songs to Soundcloud Account on iPhone or iPad

How to Upload Songs to Soundcloud Account on iPhone or iPad

This wikiHow teaches you how to upload audio files from Google Drive to your Soundcloud account via iPhone or iPad. Soundcloud only allows you to select and upload files from Google Drive on a mobile browser. You cannot upload files that are stored on your device's storage space.

How to Upload Photos to Google Photos on iPhone or iPad

How to Upload Photos to Google Photos on iPhone or iPad

This wikiHow teaches you how to upload photos to your Google Photos account on your iPhone or iPad. You can upload photos to your Google Photos account manually, or activate the “Back up & Sync” feature to automatically back up all photos and videos on your device.

4 Ways to Find iOS Photo File Size

4 Ways to Find iOS Photo File Size

This wikiHow teaches you several ways to find the file size (eg in megabytes) of photos stored on your iOS device. Step Method 1 of 4: Using the Photo Investigator App Step 1. Open the App Store Tap the blue "App Store"

How to Access iMessage on iCloud

How to Access iMessage on iCloud

This wikiHow teaches you how to access iMessage via iCloud. As of iOS 11.4, iMessages is available in iCloud. This means your messages are synced between devices. Messages you receive or delete on iPhone will also be sent to/deleted from your Mac or iPad computer.

How to Disable VPN on iPhone or iPad: 7 Steps

How to Disable VPN on iPhone or iPad: 7 Steps

This wikiHow teaches you how to disconnect from a virtual private network (VPN) server on your iPhone or iPad. Step Step 1. Open the iPhone or iPad settings menu (“Settings”) . Usually, this menu icon is displayed on the home screen.

How to Cancel an Audible Subscription on iPhone or iPad: 8 Steps

How to Cancel an Audible Subscription on iPhone or iPad: 8 Steps

This wikiHow teaches you how to cancel your Audible subscription on your iPad or iPhone. Even if the app doesn't provide a cancellation option, you can still terminate your membership by going to the desktop version of the Audible website using Safari.

3 Ways to Share Live Photos to Social Media

3 Ways to Share Live Photos to Social Media

This wikiHow teaches you how to share Live Photo content on iPhone across various social media apps. Live Photos are photos that contain a short video before and after the photo is taken. You can share these photos on Facebook, but only people who use the Facebook iOS app can see them.

3 Ways to Enable Dark Mode on iPhone or iPad

3 Ways to Enable Dark Mode on iPhone or iPad

This wikiHow teaches you how to turn on dark mode on your iPhone or iPad. With the release of iOS 13 and iPadOS13, a dark display mode was added to the iPhone and iPad. Enabling this mode helps reduce or relieve eye fatigue caused by bright images.

3 Ways to Close a Clogged Computer Program

3 Ways to Close a Clogged Computer Program

Sometimes, a computer program must be force closed because it crashes and does not respond to a command. There are several ways to close a crashed computer program based on the seriousness of the problem and also based on the operating system used.

How to Run Exe Files from Cmd on PC or Mac: 10 Steps

How to Run Exe Files from Cmd on PC or Mac: 10 Steps

This wikiHow teaches you how to use the command line in the Windows Command Prompt to start and run an executable (exe) file on your computer. Step Step 1. Open your computer's Start menu Click the Start button in the lower left corner of your desktop to open the Start menu.

3 Ways to Change Computer Mac Address on Windows

3 Ways to Change Computer Mac Address on Windows

Sometimes, you will want to change the MAC address on your network adapter. MAC address (Media Access Control address) is a unique identification tool used to identify your computer on a network. By changing it, you can diagnose network problems or just have fun with a silly name.

3 Ways to Change Language in Windows 7

3 Ways to Change Language in Windows 7

Windows 7 lets you change the display language for most of its interface. The process of changing the language is quite easy and clear if you are using Windows 7 Ultimate or Enterprise. If you are using Windows 7 Starter, Basic, or Home, you can install the Language Interface Pack, which translates the most widely used elements in the operating system into the language of your choice.

3 Ways to Run the Chkdsk Function

3 Ways to Run the Chkdsk Function

Chkdsk checks the hard disk and displays a status report on the system. Chkdsk can be used to detect and repair disk errors. Follow the guide below to run Chkdsk on Windows, as well as Mac OS X equivalent. Step Method 1 of 3: Via Windows (Any Version) Step 1.