Image Credit: Ciaran Griffin/Lifesize/Getty Images Adobe Photoshop has an easy-to-use filter that you can use to render your images in a few basic steps. Remember that once you apply this effect, you cannot delete it later—at least not without going through a long editing process. Step 1 Open the image file that you want to […]
Month: February 2025
What Are the Dimensions of Full Tower Computer Cases?
Full towers are very roomy and allow for a great deal of expansion. Ask any computer builders what kind of case they enjoy working with, and you will get one nearly universal answer: a full tower. Though full towers are not necessary for most home users, they are the preferred setup for the enthusiast or […]
How to Test a USB Port
There are several instances in which you might need to test your USB port. You might have built a computer and need to see that the port is properly connected, or a drive you had plugged into the port could have suddenly stopped working, and you need to determine the cause. Using a simple loopback […]
Differences Between Blogs and Twitter
For many Web-savvy people, confusing blogs with Twitter seems nearly impossible. However, if you’re not on top of the latest trends online, it’s easier than most people think to mix up the two. Blogs and Twitter do have some things in common, such as sharing information online. In fact, Twitter is a form of blogging […]
How to Open XLSX Files in OpenOffice
Open XLSX files using the OpenOffice Calc program. OpenOffice is a suite of open-source productivity products. Available in more than 100 languages and designed as a free alternative to Microsoft’s commercial Office product suite, OpenOffice programs allow users to create documents, spreadsheets, multimedia presentations, graphics and databases. By making use of the Microsoft Office 2007 […]
How to Make a Hierarchy Tree in Excel
Making an organizational hierarchy is an optimal way to visually represent employees’ place within a company or how processes flow within a business, but the actual creation of the chart need not be overwhelming. Take advantage of Microsoft Excel’s organizational chart feature, SmartArt, which includes templates for hierarchy diagrams. Use Excel’s SmartArt as a building […]
How to Play Snake on YouTube
In addition to watching millions of videos on YouTube, you can now play the classic game “Snake” on top of your favorite video. YouTube introduced the game in July 2010, shortly after the popular website started using a new layout. YouTube’s version of “Snake” is no different than the classic game. Use the directional arrows […]
How to Fix a CD Player When It Won’t Play
Image Credit: Rob Heber / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Basic CD player repairs and troubleshooting is possible for minor issues. CD players can skip, jam and experience problems from misuse, abuse or simply as a result of hardware malfunctions. A CD player that spins but doesn’t play or has disc reading issues is very common. In some cases […]
How to Find People in Your Area on Facebook
Image Credit: monkeybusinessimages/iStock/Getty Images Chances are, there are many people on Facebook who you know, but aren’t connected to yet. Facebook makes it possible for you to locate these individuals by allowing you to search by location, workplace and school. Therefore, if you want to find people you know in your area — or simply […]
How to Use Live HTTP Headers
HTTP headers contain information about a website. Live HTTP Headers is a software add-on for the Firefox or Chrome browser that is used to view a website’s header information. HTTP header information is useful for troubleshooting, analyzing and tuning a website. Header information contains data about character set, language, caching, authorization and content expiration. Normally […]