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Imagine you want to convert a photo of an informational brochure into Word so you can edit the text. Or maybe you want to transform an image-only (i.e., scanned) PDF into an editable Word document. In either case, there are a few ways you can convert an image into text that you can edit in Word. You’ll find these methods easier than having to type all the text yourself! For each technique, we’ll assume you’re starting with a JPG file of a photo of something with text on it....

Maybe you want to download a video you found on a news site, or save a YouTube video to your computer? If you’re watching a free movie online and you want to save it to watch later on an airplane, you’ll want to download the video. Regardless of your reason in doing so, downloading videos from the internet is usually possible, just not always easy. There are video downloaders you can try (these are your best bet) but also browser tricks to reveal hidden download links....

As a writer and journalist, reading RSS feeds is a daily occurrence for me. For others, it can still be a great way of receiving your news in a way that’s concise and easy to digest. If you’re someone who is constantly checking multiple blogs and news sources, we highly recommend making use of an RSS feed reader. However, with RSS’s lapse in popularity has come less open information about what it is and how you can make use of it....

You can find and change the location of Steam’s screenshot folder to any folder you want and make it easier to access. How to Find the Steam Screenshot Folder Just click F12 in a game to take a screenshot. Steam automatically saves screenshots to a specified folder. You’ll hear a soft clicking sound, almost like the shutter of a camera. A message will appear in the bottom-right corner of the screen telling you that a screenshot has been saved....

BSODs can pop up at any time, and they can be difficult to troubleshoot, with complex names like “unexpected kernel mode trap” that, for most users, is impossible to decipher. An APC Index Mismatch BSOD error is just as problematic, but it usually points to a problem with your drivers or hardware. Here’s how to fix it. What Causes an APC Index Mismatch BSOD on Windows 10? An APC Index Mismatch (or apc_index_mismatch) BSOD error on Windows 10 is usually caused by a faulty or corrupt system driver....

Other reasons you see the above error are that your Windows Security app is faulty, you have problematic third-party apps, Windows system files are corrupt, and more. Force Enable Memory Integrity From Registry Editor If you have trouble enabling Memory Integrity from the Windows Security app, use an alternative method to activate this security feature. You can tweak a value in your Windows registry to turn on this feature, which is possible using your PC’s built-in Registry Editor tool....

For anyone who uses their phone daily, hiding files and apps might be a real issue since Android OS doesn’t make it simple. However, if you ever need to hide your apps and the sensitive data they contain from prying eyes, there are a few ways to do this. Learn how to hide apps on Android using your smartphone’s native settings, as well as with the help of third-party apps....

This step-by-step guide explains how to insert a watermark in Word and Google Docs on your Windows or Mac computer. How to Insert a Watermark in Word for Windows You can add a text watermark or your brand’s logo behind the text on your document by following the steps below. Note: Instructions in this guide apply to the newest versions of Word, but where instructions are different, we’ve highlighted those differences....

You can join a PlayStation Party Chat on Android and iPhone whenever possible, courtesy of Sony’s PlayStation App. But what if you want to do that on your PC? The PlayStation App is unavailable for Windows, so that’s a no-go. However, Sony allows remote play on a PlayStation through Microsoft’s desktop operating system. So, assuming you own a PS5 or PS4 console, all you need to do is set up the PS Remote Play app on your PC to use PlayStation Party Chat....

There’s no print function built into the default Android messaging app or other standard messaging apps out there, but there are a few workarounds. These include using a quick screenshot of the conversation you want to print, using an third-party app, or using a connection with your Windows computer and printing the messages from there. Print Text Messages With a Screenshot The screenshot approach is probably the easiest. It doesn’t require any other apps, or connections to other devices....

With a single click or tap, you can quickly find your home address instead of having to set up the route each time you want to travel. If you have your account set up with an old home address, you can fix that by changing the home address in just a few taps. How to Set Home in Google Maps You can set your home address in Google Maps using a browser on your computer or via the Google Maps app on Android or iPhone....

BitLocker provides an easy way for Windows 10 users to protect their data using encryption. The program creates a secure environment for all your files without any extra effort on your part. If you don’t need BitLocker anymore, you can turn it off in a few quick steps. However, when you disable BitLocker on Windows 10 it will decrypt all your files, and your data won’t be protected anymore....

This is especially true for DIY web servers that you’ve set up yourself. If the server hosting your site isn’t updated, PHP isn’t likely to be either, which could leave your site exposed to exploits or broken features. That means you’ll need to update PHP to keep things running—here’s how to update PHP in WordPress. Check Your Current PHP Version From time to time, the minimum supported version of PHP that WordPress supports changes....

In this guide, you’ll figure out what you must do to update popular browsers such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Apple Safari on the PC and Mac. Tip: If you want to update your browser on an Android or iOS device, simply search for the browser in the Play Store or the App Store. If there’s a pending update, tap Update. How to Update Google Chrome Google releases major Chrome version updates every four to six weeks, with point updates in between to tackle security vulnerabilities....

In this article, we will show you how to use a Windows package manager to install apps and programs using the command prompt. Chocolatey Package Manager Windows package managers are a collection of tools that enable users to automate the installation, configuration, and updating of apps and programs. Chocolatey is a secure and simple Windows package manager. Using a few bits of code, you can install apps and programs as well as manage and track updates....

From searching text in photos to searching by face and location, Google Photos does an excellent job at gathering information from your photos so that you can find them through search. Once you know how to use Google Photos’ search tools, it will be very easy to find any photo saved to the cloud so long as you have a tiny bit of information about what you’re looking for....

If you’re considering giving it a try or have already signed up for a free trial, making the most of the tool means knowing what it can do for you and your team. Let’s delve into how to use Smartsheet for beginners just getting started. What is Smartsheet? If you’ve ever used applications like Asana, Monday.com, or similar project management software, Smartsheet is comparable in purpose, structure, and features. You can use it alone or collaborate with others, create dashboards for quick access to items, and enjoy multiple views like Kanban, calendar, and grid....

There’s no doubt that Apple TV Plus has been releasing some excellent content. Fortunately, you don’t have to be a Mac user to use the streaming service. In this article, we’ll go over a couple ways you can watch Apple TV Plus on a Windows PC. Why Apple TV+? You could indeed live an entire life without ever watching any Apple TV+ shows or movies. On the other hand, if you want to see CODA, the movie that won the 2022 Academy Award for Best Picture, you can only find it on Apple TV+....

If you’re like most computer users and tend to more often open Command Prompt versus PowerShell, it’s can be really helpful to force the Power User Menu to offer Command Prompt so that you can open it rather easily at any time. Swapping PowerShell for Command Prompt is an easy and straightforward task. You don’t need to know anything about commands supported in those programs nor do you have to dig too deep into the Windows settings to make the change....

This post shows you how to turn on and off the field shading in Word 2003, Word 2007, Word 2010, Word 2013 and Word 2016. We will also show you the steps to convert fields to plain text, which are the same in all three versions. Turn On and Off Field Shading in Word 2007 thru 2016 The procedure for turning on or off field shading in Word 2007 is essentially the same as in Word 2010 – 2016....