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How to Make Your Zoom Call More Secure

There are some privacy and security concerns about Zoom that worry its users. This article lists ways you can make your zoom call more secure.

How to Improve Your Video Calls’ Quality

Sitting in front of a webcam is now the new norm. If you want to look good on camera, follow these tips to help you improve your video calls’ quality.

How to Collaborate on Google Docs

Google Docs allows you to easily collaborate with your team members, allowing them to all work on one document. Learn how you can collaborate on Google Docs.

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How to Search for Emails in Trash Folder in Thunderbird

The search results in Thunderbird don’t include emails from the Trash folder. Use these ways to search for emails in the trash folder in Thunderbird.

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How to Pass the Presenter Role During Video Conferencing

During remote meetings, sometimes you want to pass on the presenter role to other attendees. Learn how to do this in Join.me and other tools.

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How to Organize Your Inbox with QuickFilters in Thunderbird

You can make use of quickFilters in Thunderbird to create filters from any incoming email and emulate the priority inbox feature in Gmail.

How to Record WhatsApp Video and Voice Calls

If you need to use WhatsApp to record an interview, meeting, lesson, or something else, here are some workarounds for you to record WhatsApp calls.

How to Record a Zoom Meeting

If you are hosting a Zoom meeting, you can easily record Zoom sessions, either on your PC or in the Zoom Cloud Meetings app for Android or iOS.

How to Set Up or Join a Zoom Meeting

Zoom is very popular and easy to use. There are several different ways for people to join a Zoom meeting. Read on to find out.

How to Sign a Document with GIMP

Why waste paper when you can sign your documents digitally? All you need is your digital signature, the PDF you want to sign, and GIMP! Let’s see how!

How to Save Files to WebP in GIMP

Did you know that GIMP has the built-in capability to save WebP files? Read on to explore this filetype and how to use it.

How to Share your Screen over Skype

Online video communication is one way to offset the lockdown blues during the coronavirus outbreak. Learn how you can share your screen on Skype.

How to Batch-Process Files in Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop has included automation features for more than a decade. Here we will show you how to set up automation to batch-process files in Photoshop.

How to Save Data Usage in Spotify

Spotify can easily exhaust your data cap if you are not careful. Here are some ways you can save data usage in Spotify and still stream your content.

How to Get Google Maps Alert When Driving in the Wrong Direction

Google Maps has a system for alerting you when you are driving in the wrong direction. Learn how to activate it and avoid driving in the wrong direction.

How to Get Microsoft Office for Cheap

Microsoft’s Office is not cheap, but that doesn’t mean you have to pay the full price for it. Here are some ways you can get Microsoft Office for cheap.

How to Use Keyboard Shortcuts on Netflix

Netflix’s keyboard shortcuts make it super easy to pause, rewind and go fullscreen. Here are all the keyboard shortcuts you need to know to control Netflix.

How to Improve the Way Videos Look in VLC

VLC comes with plenty of effects and filters to improve the video in real time. This series of fixes will help you improve the way video looks in VLC.

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How to Tag Faces Manually in Google Photos

Google Photos has an automatic face-tagging feature, but its latest version now allows you to tag the faces in the picture manually. Here’s how to do it.

How to Make Your Own AutoText Templates in LibreOffice Writer

If you often type the same phrases, sentences, or use templates based on the structure of your documents, LibreOffice Writer’s AutoText can help.

How to Play a YouTube Playlist in VLC

By default, VLC does not support YouTube playlists. Here’s an easy way to play a YouTube playlist in VLC, and it only requires 5 minutes of your time.

How to Start Writing VBA Macro in Microsoft Excel

Want to know how to automate repetitive and boring tasks? Try out Microsoft Excel VBA Macro. In this article, we explain the advantages of using VBA Macro.

How to Insert a Trendline in Microsoft Excel

Trendlines in Microsoft Excel range from basic linear to exponential and logarithmic. Here’s how you can insert a trendline in MS Excel.

How to Create a Podcast Playlist on Spotify

There are over three-billion playlists on Spotify, and now you can also add podcast to playlists. Here is how you can create a podcast playlist on Spotify.

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How to Change the Default Font in LibreOffice

Changing the font and font size in LibreOffice is not as straightforward as it should be. Follow these steps to change the default font in LibreOffice.

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How to Disable Thunderbird Popup Notifications (Quick Tips)

The notifications in Thunderbird can be quite annoying, and there’s no way to easily disable it. Here’s how to disable popup notifications in Thunderbird.

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How to Add Custom Search Engines in Thunderbird

Adding a custom search engine in Thunderbird is tricky and prone to errors. Follow the steps here to access your favorite search engine from the email client.

5 Apps to Track Your Finances on Different Platforms

No matter how hard you try, saving money is almost an impossible task. These apps can track your finances and create a budget you can actually follow.

How to Prevent Eye Strain from Monitors

We spend a lot of time looking at monitors. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to prevent eye strain, and most are just habits you can implement into your daily life!

How to Record System Audio While Recording Your Screen on Quicktime

When doing a recoring in Quicktime in Mac, it can only accept audio input from the built-in mic. Learn how you can record system audio in Quicktime with this hack.

Useful Tips to Reduce a PowerPoint Presentation File Size

A large PowerPoint slide makes it difficult to work with and share with others. Here are various ways to reduce the size of your Powerpoint presentation.

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How to Open and Edit Remote Files from Google Drive in LibreOffice

LibreOffice added support for opening and editing remote files saved on another location. Here is how to edit remote files from Google Drive in LibreOffice.

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Best Microsoft Office Alternatives for macOS

If you just got a Mac but are questioning whether to buy Office all over again, there are several Microsoft Office alternatives for Mac you can choose from.

How to Chat with Your Contacts in Mozilla Thunderbird

Mozilla Thunderbird has a chat feature that allows you to use it as an Instant Messenger. This shows how you can use it to chat with your contacts.

The Best Cable Management Solutions to Tidy Up Your Workspace

Tangled cables and cords are an eyesore, but they’re not going anywhere. Luckily, these are some cable-management solutions to tame those unruly cables.

Recovery Toolbox for Access, Vital Tool If You Rely on Microsoft Access

Recovery Toolbox for Access specifically repairs MDB and ACCDB database files and is an invaluable tool if you’re an Access power user.

How to Measure the Distance Between Two Points in Google Maps

Finding out the distance between two points can help you decide whether you should walk or drive. Here is how you can find the distance with Google Maps.

How to Add Text to a Video in Final Cut Pro

By using titles, you can easily add text to your Final Cut video projects. This could be the title of a video, the location of a scene, or a source for archive footage.

How to Play H.265 Videos with Your Favorite Media Player

While H.265 is the world’s fastest video encoder, only a few media players have support for this format. With a few tweaks, you can run H.265 videos without any trouble.

How to Create the Perfect GIF in Photoshop

There are lots of quick-and-dirty ways to create a GIF on your PC. Here we show how you can create the perfect GIF using Photoshop.

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How to Edit Your Videos with Microsoft Photos App

Unknown to many, the Microsoft Photos app can also be used to edit videos. Learn how you can use Microsoft Photos as a video editor.

8 Useful Tricks to Make Managing Trello Cards Easier

Trello uses moveable cards to house each task that you need to complete. Here are some useful tricks to better manage your Trello cards.

How to Encrypt Your Documents with LibreOffice

There are times when you need to protect a document with confidential data. Learn how you can use LibreOffice to create and encrypt your important documents.

How to Merge Two Documents in Microsoft Word

When you’re collaborating on a document, it’s helpful to combine two separate documents together. Learn how to merge two documents in Microsoft Word.

7 of the Best Add-ins for Microsoft Word to Improve Your Productivity

Add-ins for Microsoft Word provide a simple way to enhance its functionality. Here are the best add-ins for Word that you should be using.

How to Set Up Night Mode in Various Platforms (Windows/macOS/Linux/iOS/Android)

Across various mobile and desktop platforms there is a “night mode” option that will help you sleep better. Learn what it does exactly and how to set it up.

How to Copy and Paste Multiple Text Selections in Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word doesn’t offer the option to copy text from more than one selection at once. This shows how to copy and paste from multiple text selections in Word.

How to Make GIMP Look and Work Like Photoshop in Linux

If you are a Photoshop user, switching to GIMP can be difficult. Here are some tips that you can use to make Gimp look and work like Photoshop.

How to Place Images in Microsoft Word the Way You Want

Placing images in Microsoft Word might seem impenetrable, but there are in fact rules you should follow. Here are some advanced options to place images in Word.

Your One-Stop Troubleshooting Guide for Skype Call Issues

There are many factors that contribute to bad Skype call issues. Follow the simple steps in this troubleshooting guide to overcome all your Skype call woes.