Image Credit: Anchiy/iStock/Getty Images Most digital camera manufacturers have their own proprietary file formats for their digital images when shot in raw (or “unprocessed”) form. Raw format is the preferred method of capturing digital images, especially in high-end cameras, because it contains vast amounts of data that allow you to edit the images significantly. Raw […]
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How to Use Earphones as a Microphone
Image Credit: UberImages/iStock/GettyImages Microphones and earphones depend on vibrating diaphragms to convert sound into electrical signals and back to sound again, so you can speak into your earphones to record audio. The audio quality of re-purposed earphones is inferior compared to purpose-built microphones, but they can be improved slightly using audio settings in the computer. […]
How to Find a Person’s Last Name
We’ve all experienced this awkward moment: You’ve known someone for months or even years and are suddenly required to know his last name, only to realize you forgot or never knew it. When it’s inappropriate to ask, there are ways to find a person’s last name on the sly. Step 1 Most offices have a […]
How to Jump to a Cell in Excel
Microsoft Excel contains many keyboard shortcuts to enhance and simplify your spreadsheet creation experience. Although most keyboard shortcuts begin with the “Ctrl” key, some shortcuts include the function keys. One shortcut, known as the “Go To” shortcut, allows you to jump from one cell to another in an Excel spreadsheet. By using the “Go To” […]
How to View Linux Login History
Linux is a multi-user operating system. Image Credit: DragonImages/iStock/Getty Images Linux is a multi-user operating system, meaning that more than one person can be logged into a computer at the same time. To see the login history of all the computer’s users, use the “last” command in the Linux terminal window. Variations of the “last” […]
How to Use Your Computer to View Through Your Camera
View on your computer what your camera sees. If you have a digital camera and you want a larger screen to view your subject matter instead of the small LCD view finder on the back of the camera, you can connect it to your computer. Once connected to your computer you can see everything your […]
How to Install DLL Files
Windows Registry DLL files are very useful in all versions of Microsoft Windows. However, they can sometimes be quite a pain. If DLL files become corrupt or get deleted, one must find a new copy of the DLL and re-install it. This, unlike installing other programs/software, requires registering it within the registry, which may seem […]
How to Drain an iPhone Battery
Image Credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images News/Getty Images The Apple iPhone battery is touted as being able to last up to 300 hours on standby, 5 hours of talk time and 5 hours of Internet use, but programs and additional features can cause the battery to drain at an accelerated rate. The fastest way to drain […]
Moksha, the gamified meditation device, makes breath work exercises more engaging
Moksha is a revolutionary meditation tool that enhances the traditional practice of breath work, aiming to extend and deepen breath to promote relaxation, muscle relief, and overall well-being. The device, a sleek metal pendant with a mouthpiece, focuses on controlled breathing techniques and has gained popularity after a successful Kickstarter campaign. Founded by Yash Ghanekar […]
How to Look for an Amazon Vendor ID
When a person or company sells items through Amazon, they receive a special ID that uniquely identifies them on the Amazon marketplace. You can decipher this vendor ID from the URL of the vendor’s main storefront page. When you need to deal with issues with sellers, you can use this vendor ID to help you […]