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For example, you can use this software to measure distances, objects, and even angles. Photoshop has a special Ruler tool that allows you to not only measure distance, but also straighten and improve your images. Here’s how to use the Ruler tool to measure distance in Photoshop. How to Measure Distance in Photoshop If you’re looking to create a perfect image in Photoshop, you’ll need to mark distances in your photo precisely and create or cut out objects of calculated sizes....

Unlike most other laptops, you don’t need to completely reinstall the operating system to perform a factory reset (sometimes known as Powerwash). If you buy a Chromebook second hand, or if something goes wrong with yours, it’s a quick and easy process to powerwash a Chromebook. Powerwash a Chromebook: Things To Check First If you get a Chromebook secondhand, you should always do a full reset to ensure nothing remains from the previous owner....

Go through the instructions in this troubleshooting tutorial to reset, repair, and reinstall the MS Store in Windows 10 and 11. Before You Reinstall the Microsoft Store App There are several reasons why you should reinstall the Microsoft Store on your computer. For example, it could be because you have trouble installing apps, encounter cryptic error codes, or find the store itself missing. However, before you uninstall and reinstall the Microsoft Store, it’s best to clear the program’s cache, and then reset and repair the program....

It helps to define basic terminology first. At the very least, it allows you to develop a framework on which to build your understanding. TCP/IP is no exception. This section on terminology is not an exhaustive list. It’ll give you a basis on which to start your journey into understanding networking and how to configure TCP/IP files on Linux. The *Nix World Have you ever wondered what *nix means? What about how Unix and Linux are related (let alone all of the various versions of each)?...

Unfortunately, there is no straightforward way to sync Google Calendar with Outlook. There are, however, some workarounds and third-party solutions. Subscribe To a Google Calendar In Outlook This method provides a read-only version of Google Calendar on your Outlook calendar. You won’t be able to create, delete, or change events from Google Calendar in Outlook. Although not an ideal situation, you will still be able to view all your events and meetings in one place....

Having the ability to be invisible to some or most of your contacts is quite helpful in controlling your online visibility. It also allows you to concentrate on browsing social media with fewer distractions. This post will show you how to turn off active status on Facebook using different platforms. Why Turn Off Your Active Status? Some users benefit from becoming temporarily invisible on Facebook whenever they go online. After all, people use Facebook in different ways, and some want better privacy....

Ifconfig is an older version of the ip command, but many still prefer ifconfig due to its simpler syntax and ease of use. But how exactly do you use ifconfig for network interface configuration? Here is a walkthrough. Installing Net-Tools The ifconfig command doesn’t come installed into Linux distributions by default. Most system administrators will install the package it belongs to when setting things up, but in some cases, it might be missing on your computer....

By the end of the guide, you’ll be set up and ready to start your very first live stream. Make sure to read everything carefully though to ensure you don’t make any mistakes. We will cover the following steps: Choosing your streaming softwareOptimizing your settingsChoosing your streaming platformSetting up your stream keyGoing live Step 1: Choosing Your Streaming Software There are a number of different streaming apps available now, but we’d recommend one of the following....

Back in the days, each term above usually referred to a single device that performed a single function. That is no longer true these days. Your “modem” from your ISP is probably a modem, router, switch and access point all-in-one. You don’t necessarily want an all-in-one device as I’ll explain later, though some ISPs push you that way. In this article, I’ll try to explain the concept behind each of these terms without getting too technical....

There are tons of brands on the market that all promise to make your life a breeze, but if you’re not careful you can end up with a smart home that isn’t quite “smart” enough to work together. IFTTT, short for “If this, then that,” seeks to address that issue with a simple, yet surprisingly sophisticated, conditional trigger system. So if you’re looking for a solution to make your smart home a little smarter, or even if you’d just like to automate some daily tasks, read on below for our breakdown of how to get started with IFTTT....

Several items can break your file thumbnails. An option in Settings, a faulty thumbnails cache, and corrupt system files are some of the reasons your thumbnails aren’t showing up in Windows 10. Luckily, there are a few ways to get around this issue. Use the Supported View Type File Explorer offers multiple view types so you can view your files in your preferred style. But, some of these view options don’t offer thumbnails....

One of the problems with Windows XP was that standard users had their hands tied when it came to doing things restricted to admins only. Accounts with administrative privileges, however, had unbridled access to anything on the PC. This created a two security issues. First, the standard user account was so restricted that most people set up all of their accounts on an XP computer with administrative privileges. Second, a hijacked account that has administrative privileges had no way to protect itself against running unauthorized programs or accessing private folders....

As irritating as this error is, it only requires a quick fix. So, here’s how you fix this error, and how to stop it from happening again. The “Ethernet Doesn’t Have a Valid IP Configuration” Error Your computer needs a valid IP address before it can communicate with your router and the internet. If it doesn’t have one, you won’t be able to access your emails, social media, online streaming services, or otherwise....

What Is COM Surrogate (dllhost.exe)? COM is short for Component Object Model. This is something Microsoft introduced in the early 90s to make it easy for programmers to extend the functionality of existing software. In other words, it’s somewhat like a plugin system that lets you add new functions to existing programs such as Windows Explorer. This is great for dynamically improving what a program can do, but there’s a downside....

In this article, we’ll take a look at what Microsoft’s Phone Link app is, how it works, and whether it’s worth using or not. What Is Microsoft Phone Link? The result of a partnership between Microsoft and Samsung, the Phone Link app lets you connect your smartphone to Windows. You can make texts and calls, check your notifications, and access your Android’s files via your PC. While sitting on your PC, you won’t need to keep pulling your phone out to see what’s going on....

Fortunately, there are a few standard fixes you can apply when Windows 11 Search is not working on your PC. Restart Your PC When Windows Search stops working, the first thing to try is to restart your PC. This resets many temporary items on your computer and gives Search a fresh new chance to launch. To restart your Windows 11 PC, open the Start menu, select the Power option, and choose Restart....

The rank of functionality from highest to lowest of the three Windows versions is: Ultimate – Professional – Home Premium. Here are some things that you may want to consider when deciding on which version of Windows 7 to purchase. Basically, it works like this: Windows 7 Home Premium gives you all of the essentials. From there, Windows 7 Professional adds a couple more features. One more step up gets you the top of the line Windows 7 Ultimate which has all the bells and whistles....

1. Use Another Output Temporarily Some of the fixes below require that you have a working screen with an available output. Your graphics card likely has other display output types. If your graphics card and TV both have a common port type available other than HDMI, give that a try. This can be a permanent solution (e.g., DisplayPort is a superior option to HDMI) or just a temporary measure until you’ve resolved the problem....

There are many reasons—trivial and complex—that result in Windows 11 not connecting to Wi-Fi. For example, it could be due to an incorrect password, a router-side issue, or a corrupt network configuration. Work through the solutions in this troubleshooting guide to fix Windows 11 when it fails to connect to Wi-Fi. If you’ve yet to make the upgrade to Microsoft’s latest operating system, check out our Windows 10 Wi-Fi troubleshooting guide instead....

More interactive ways to use check marks in Excel may be to accept selection input from a user or as an automatic way to indicate that a completed task or a row is true. Regardless of how you intend to use it, there are ways you can integrate check marks into your Excel spreadsheet. Keyboard Shortcuts for Check Marks If all you need is to insert a checkmark into a cell, either as part of an existing text or by itself, using keyboard shortcuts is the easiest way to use a check mark in Excel....