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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 Fix iPhone or iPod Touch Losing WiFi Settings

6 Ways to Fix iPhone or iPod Touch Losing WiFi Settings

Has your iPod Touch or iPhone lost its Wi-Fi connection, or won't it automatically connect to the Wi-Fi connection you selected? iPod and iPhone users have occasionally encountered issues related to wireless networks since the release of iOS 8 and 9.

4 Ways to Close Application Windows on Computers and Phones

4 Ways to Close Application Windows on Computers and Phones

This wikiHow teaches you how to close open application windows on a PC, Mac computer, Android device, iPhone, or iPad. If you're on a computer, you can also find out how to minimize and hide application windows, without permanently closing the program.

How to Insert Photos into PDF Files on Windows or Mac: 11 Steps

How to Insert Photos into PDF Files on Windows or Mac: 11 Steps

This wikiHow teaches you how to use a free online PDF editor to insert images into a PDF file. Step Step 1. Open a web browser and visit This free program lets you open PDF files in a web browser where you can add data, including images.

6 Ways to Connect a Printer to Your Computer

6 Ways to Connect a Printer to Your Computer

This wikiHow teaches you how to connect a wired or wireless printer to a Windows or Mac computer. Once connected, you can share the printer on your home network so that other computers in the house can use the printer even if their computers are not directly connected.

How to Connect Laptop to Docking Station: 11 Steps

How to Connect Laptop to Docking Station: 11 Steps

Laptops offer convenience in terms of productivity, wherever you are. However, using a laptop for long periods of time at a desk can be uncomfortable, unlike using desktop computers and monitors. However, with the help of a docking station, you can connect your laptop to a docking station so you can use the monitor, keyboard, mouse, and peripherals you want to use with your laptop.

3 Ways to Change Adobe Illustrator's Font Color

3 Ways to Change Adobe Illustrator's Font Color

To change the font color in Adobe Illustrator, select the text with the “Selection Tool”, then choose a color from the palette. If more than one text area needs to be changed, just press-and-hold the "Shift" key while selecting additional text areas.

5 Ways to Transfer Images from Computer to Phone

5 Ways to Transfer Images from Computer to Phone

This wikiHow teaches you how to copy or transfer photos from your computer to your phone. This can be done with iTunes (on iPhone), or by connecting the phone using a USB charging cable (on Android), although you will need a special program to unlock Android if this is done on a Mac.

4 Ways to Clean the Macbook Pro Screen

4 Ways to Clean the Macbook Pro Screen

You should be very careful when cleaning the Macbook Pro screen because abrasive or heavily soaked cloths can cause serious damage to the computer. Here are some safe methods to clean the screen of your beloved Macbook Pro. Step Method 1 of 4:

7 Ways to Create a Degree Symbol

7 Ways to Create a Degree Symbol

Of course it's inconvenient if you have to find the degree symbol (“°“), copy it, and paste it into the document whenever needed. Fortunately, there are some quick shortcuts you can use to insert the symbol, whether on a Windows computer or Mac or iPhone or Android device.

6 Ways to Create an Inverted Question Mark

6 Ways to Create an Inverted Question Mark

Do you know how to type a reverse question mark? Are you tired of always copying and pasting this symbol from search results? If so, this wikiHow can help you. We provide several solutions if you need to type a question mark upside down, whether on a computer, mobile device or tablet.

How to Find or Change a Computer Administrator (with Pictures)

How to Find or Change a Computer Administrator (with Pictures)

This wikiHow teaches you how to tell if you're using an administrator account, and how to change an existing user account to one. You must be logged in as an administrator if you want to change the status of an account on your computer. Step Method 1 of 2:

How to Hack CrossFire (with Pictures)

How to Hack CrossFire (with Pictures)

CrossFire is a popular online shooter, which is an active target of the hacker community. Although hacks are detected quickly by game administrators, every day new loopholes are hacked in the game. If you want to start hacking CrossFire, you can join certain communities.

How to Create a Motion Track in Adobe After Effects: 13 Steps

How to Create a Motion Track in Adobe After Effects: 13 Steps

This wikiHow teaches you how to add a static photo or video to a motion video with motion tracking in Adobe After Effects. Step Step 1. Insert the file into After Effects Open After Effects, then do the following: Create a new project by clicking File , choose New , and clicking New Project .

How to Choose a Computer: 11 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Choose a Computer: 11 Steps (with Pictures)

Buying a new computer is an exciting experience. What today's technology promises is hard to resist. Unfortunately, you may be buying the wrong computer and not what you need. The sheer number of computer options available can be confusing. The following guide aims to direct you to buy the right computer.

How to Revive a Dead Laptop Battery (with Pictures)

How to Revive a Dead Laptop Battery (with Pictures)

This wikiHow teaches you how to restore laptop battery life. Although battery life can be increased by doing a number of things, you should still replace your laptop battery every 2-3 years for optimal performance. Be careful if the laptop uses a lithium battery because the damage can get worse if you freeze or empty its contents repeatedly.

How to Create a Virus: 10 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Create a Virus: 10 Steps (with Pictures)

Have you ever wished you could create your own virus, either for your own learning or as a joke? Creating a virus takes time and knowledge, but anyone can do it if they put their mind to it. Creating a virus can teach you a lot about how programming languages work, as well as operating systems and network security.

3 Ways to Find Trace Files on Windows

3 Ways to Find Trace Files on Windows

This wikiHow teaches you how to find the full trace to a file using Windows Search, File Explorer, or the Run command window. Step Method 1 of 3: Using Search Step 1. Press Win+S This step will open a search bar. Step 2. Type in the file name A list of matching results will appear.

4 Ways to Type

4 Ways to Type

Can't you type fast? Amaze your friends and family by learning how to type faster! The following steps will improve your ability to type faster. If you follow all the steps in this article, sooner or later you will be able to not only type fast, but will also be able to type without looking at the keyboards at all.

How to Swap Monitors 1 and 2 on PC: 5 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Swap Monitors 1 and 2 on PC: 5 Steps (with Pictures)

This article teaches you how to replace monitors 1 and 2 on a Windows computer. If you have a dual monitor system, and the mouse cursor doesn't move because the monitor display is not working normally, it's possible that your monitor order is incorrect.

How to Find Model Number on HP Laptop: 10 Steps

How to Find Model Number on HP Laptop: 10 Steps

This wikiHow teaches you how to find the model number of an HP laptop. You can use this number to identify a specific device when someone else has the laptop repaired, or to make sure certain hardware (eg batteries) is compatible with the laptop.