How to Create an Intro in iMovie

Image Credit: ASIFE/iStock/Getty Images iMovie is an amazing program that comes included in Apple’s iLife package of software. iMovie is a fairly powerful, yet simple, video editing tool that enables ordinary users to create fairly professional looking videos. Even without much video editing experience, it is quite feasible to create a decent looking film. One […]

How to Tell the Difference Between a UHF & a VHF Antenna

If you’re looking to cut the cord with your cable provider or to add local stations that aren’t included in your TV bundle, adding an antenna to your home TV setup is a simple and usually cost-effective way to do that. Image Credit: Malekas85/iStock/GettyImages If you’re looking to cut the cord with your cable provider […]

How to Change the Display Picture on a Computer

The display picture, also known as the desktop background, on a computer can be altered and customized however the computer user desires. Many use display pictures to add a personal accent to their computer. Adding a display picture is easy and can be done regardless of your computer skills or experience. Step 1 Open your […]

How to Find a Friend on Tagged

Tagged is a great social networking tool that makes finding new friends quick and easy. Tagged is a social network that allows you to meet and connect with new friends, as opposed to reconnecting with old friends. Through Tagged, you can create a custom profile that reflects your personality and interests, and meet friends that […]

How to Convert 7-Zip to ISO

Concept of moving or converting files. Image Credit: triloks/iStock/Getty Images 7-Zip is an alternative to WinRAR in WinZip. It is a utility used to archive and encrypt files, sometimes into multiple parts. When you convert 7-Zip into an ISO, you are really extracting the ISO from the zipped files. When the conversion is complete, you […]

How to Open the SHS File Extension

A SHS — or shell scrap object — file contains fragments of a document that a user previously created using either Word or Excel. You can import the contents of a SHS file into a Word document or Excel spreadsheet by dragging it to the program that generated it. SHS File Description Shell scrap objects […]

How to Set a Ping Packet Size

One of the most handy tools for testing connectivity to remote hosts is the ping utility found in most operating systems. Named after sonar pinging, the tool sends Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) packets to a remote host and measures the time it takes to get there and back, helping you determine if a host […]

How to Update DLL Files

A Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file is a type of executable file that, according to Microsoft, “acts as a shared library of functions.” Most Windows users will never have to manually interact with a DLL file, but if you receive an error message related to a DLL file or one becomes corrupt, you can manually […]

How to Convert Videos from YouTube to AMV Files

You can save videos from YouTube via a third-party service. If you’re a regular YouTube user, then you already know there’s no way within the platform to save videos to your computer. If you want to do that, you’ll need to use a third-party service that will allow you to download and save videos to […]

How to Enable Monitor Speakers

Before you can enable your monitor speakers you must properly connect them. Image Credit: Microsoft Using built-in monitor speakers instead of standalone speakers can save you money, desk space and setup time, though there will usually be at least a minimal sacrifice of sound quality. Enabling monitor speakers is mostly the same process as enabling […]