Many people attempt to connect devices, like computers and portable media players, to televisions and other devices so they can view their favorites photos and videos on the big screen. Many televisions can connect to devices with an HDMI cable, but many devices only have a USB port. This is especially true for portable media […]
Month: February 2025
How to Make a Dark Skin Tone in Photoshop
Give yourself a darker skintone without having to go to the beach. Adobe Photoshop is a versatile photo manipulation tool that anyone can use to alter their own images and photographs. There are many different ways to create different visual effects in Photoshop, some requiring extensive work flows and a multitude of layers. While it […]
How to Tell What Version of Safari Is on My iPhone
Image Credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images News/GettyImages The Safari app is part of iOS, so Apple keeps this mobile browser up to date with your phone’s operating system. For the past several iOS releases, the Safari version number has been consistent with the iOS version number: If your iPhone runs iOS 12, you have Safari 12 […]
How to Enable an Ethernet LAN Controller
How to Enable an Ethernet LAN Controller Image Credit: kynny/iStock/Getty Images Your computer’s Ethernet adapter allows you to connect your computer to another computer or network device via an Ethernet cable. By default, the Ethernet adapter should already be enabled on your computer. If the Windows operating system is reporting that your controller is disabled, […]
How to Run EXE Files in Cmd
The Windows command line utility (cmd) provides you with the old MS DOS command line that was used with older computers. The command line is still used by some network and system administrators to quickly type commands and execute utilities. You can execute EXE files from your Windows command line as long as you point […]
Differences Between DDR & DIMM
RAM comes in many varieties. DDR is one of them. Confusion over the difference between DDR and DIMM probably results from a misunderstanding of the two terms, and some related concepts, such as RAM, DIMM and DDR. Put briefly, DDR is a type of RAM that is stored on a DIMM, though that statement may […]
How to Unzip a GZ File in Linux
GZ files are archive files compressed with the “gzip” program, similar to zip files. These archive files contain one or more files, compressed into a smaller file size for faster download times from the Internet. Source code and other software program files for Linux are often distributed in .gz or .tar.gz format. Unzip a GZ […]
How Do I Bend or Curve an Image in Photoshop?
Bend an object using the Photoshop’s Liquify filter. Image Credit: Vadim_Key/iStock/GettyImages Any child knows that you can make a pencil look like rubber just by waggling it in your fingers. With Adobe Photoshop CC, you can create the same illusion with any image, turning solid objects into rubber to bend or curve them at will. […]
How to Uninstall the Realtek HD Audio Driver
How to Uninstall the Realtek HD Audio Driver Image Credit: g-stockstudio/iStock/Getty Images Even though the Realtek HD audio driver on your computer is technically a piece of software, you cannot uninstall it through “Programs and Features” in the Control Panel that you would use for other programs. Instead, you will have to use Device Manager. […]
Damage Caused by Incorrectly Hooking Up the Battery Charger Cables
It is important to properly plug in your batteries. Image Credit: Artur Debat/Moment/GettyImages It’s surprisingly common to hear stories about connecting a battery charger to the wrong terminals and the subsequent consequences that occur. In many cases, realizing the error quickly and removing the charging or jumper cables prevents damage. Also, safety triggers in some […]