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With the different software and tools available for taking screen captures nowadays, choosing the app that best suits your needs can be a little tricky. So, we’ve listed the best free screenshot software for many uses. 1. Windows Snipping Tool – Basic and Easy Pros Easy to useBuilt-in for Windows users Cons Limited functions Snipping Tool is Windows’ current default screenshot app from Windows Vista to Windows 10. Using this app lets you take a screenshot of any part of your PC screen....

1. Double Quotes for Exact Text Matches When you type a phrase into Google, the search engine will look for many permutations of those words, trying to give you the most relevant results. However, if you know the exact text you’re looking for, such as a book title, you can force Google only to show results that match a text string perfectly. To do this, put your search term within double quotation marks....

The only reason this is even possible is because the processors and graphics chips in our mobile devices are now desktop-class when it comes to performance. Well, not current desktop class. Just good enough to run desktop-grade apps like an office suite, full web browser and so on. Thanks to this focus on performance, we’ve seen many benchmarking apps and tools come out over the last decade or so. These let you run tests on your device and then show you how well it’s done....

We’ve rounded up five of the best budget gaming laptops you can currently buy. “Budget” in this case means less than $1,500, but we are talking about gaming laptops here. $250 laptops for web browsing and Microsoft Office are still there if you need them! As Low As You Should Go – Acer Nitro 5 Gaming Laptop The Nitro 5 from Acer is probably as low as you’d realistically want to go with a budget gaming laptop in terms of specifications....

Before listing potential solutions, we’ll highlight the factors that trigger the Netflix error code UI-113. That’ll help you prevent the error from reoccurring in the future. What Causes the Netflix Error Code UI-113? The Netflix error code UI-113 is particular to the Netflix client on smart TVs, set-top boxes, gaming consoles, and other streaming devices. According to Netflix, the error indicates a problem with information stored on your device. Netflix doesn’t precisely specify what this “information” is, but from our research and projection, we suspect the following factors to be the root causes of the error:...

One of the most popular questions is what plugins to use for a new WordPress install. Most site owners want their site to look unique or different from other sites. But there are some must have plugins every new WordPress install should have to help you get your site up and running right from the start. 1. Yoast SEO The most popular SEO plugin most WordPress site owners install is Yoast SEO....

You don’t need a gaming router to cut down your time to kill (TTK). You just need to tweak a few router settings so that your gaming traffic takes priority. Changing most network settings can be done from the router’s access page – here’s how you can optimize it. Gaming Routers vs. Standard Routers Despite all the marketing talk of “lightning fast speed” and “enhanced lag,” gaming routers aren’t that much different than a run-of-the-mill router....

Both the Raspberry Pi and the Arduino boards have advantages, disadvantages, and ideal use-cases, depending on your project requirements. If you’re unsure which board is best in the battle between Ardunio vs Raspberry Pi, here’s a run-through to help you decide. Performance and Specifications If you’re thinking about a PC replacement board, we’ll answer you now: a Raspberry Pi is the only option (at least compared to an Arduino). With the newest Raspberry Pi 4 and 4B offering between 1GB and 8GB of RAM and a quad-core, 1....

Partitioning a hard drive is basically slicing the hard drive into separate, discreet sections, each of which is viewed by the computer as an individual hard drive. Partitioning allows Windows to say “this is my disk,” and Linux to say “this is my disk” and since each operating system needs its own file system, problem solved. Sometimes, however, you may need to partition your hard drive during times when you’re not installing....

So if the Print Spooler crashes, fails to start, or keeps stopping as you perform a printer-related action on your PC, the fixes and suggestions below should let you get it working again. Run Printer Troubleshooter Windows 10 comes with a built-in troubleshooter that can automatically sort printer issues on your computer. So it’s best to kick things off by running it. Open the Start menu and select Settings. Select Update & Security....

When you start using the YNAB service, you’ll need to set up your bank account information so YNAB can display your current available cash and incoming funds. Most of the time this works great, but sometimes you may find that YNAB is not syncing with your bank accounts anymore. Why YNAB Is Not Syncing There could be several reasons why YNAB might have lost its connection with one of your bank accounts....

What is Google Drawings? It isn’t a full-featured Photoshop replacement, but if you’re looking for a quick and easy-to-use drawing tool to create new diagrams or charts on the web, Google Drawings could be the tool you need. To draw with Google using Google Drawings, all you need is a Google account–it’s totally free to use. What Is Google Drawings? Google Drawings isn’t new—it’s been around since 2010. It allows you to create diagrams, shapes, and other drawings that you can then use in other Google Docs apps like Google Slides....

Unless you spend some time using both Google Translate and Microsoft Translator, it can be difficult to pick the best one for you. We tested both apps and put together a comparison guide underlining the best and the worst features these translators have to offer, so you can make the right choice. Google Translate Good choice for you if: you’re looking for an app that can do it all and offers the maximum amount of languages....

When you insert a table of contents in Google Docs, it updates automatically depending on how you format and structure your document. As you change the document, the table of contents will update every time you refresh an update. In this article, you’ll learn how to add a table of contents to your document and how to make sure it stays updated. Creating a Google Docs Table of Contents As you’re writing your document, you’re creating your table of contents....

What File Type Should I Use? Most scan apps can save the file in one or more formats: BMP: Also known as bitmap, this is an older image file type that’s seldom used.TIFF: TIFF and TIF file types are best when you need high resolution. Use this one if you want to make high-quality prints of the scan. JPEG: Many people are familiar with the JPEG or JPG file format. It allows for saving scans with a smaller file size....

In this article, you’ll learn about the various utilities offered by Windows to create computer health reports. We’ll also include ways to fix the most common issues that these reports turn up. Use the PC Health Check Tool Windows 11 comes with a built-in tool called PC Health Check that provides information such as whether your OS is fully updated, how much storage your computer has available, your laptop’s battery life, and common issues affecting startup time....

Create Folders in Outlook for Windows and macOS With the Microsoft Outlook app for Windows and macOS, you can easily add custom folders and subfolders to your email accounts and move messages into them manually or with automated rules. Create Folders in Microsoft Outlook To create a custom folder in Microsoft Outlook: Create Sub-Folders in Microsoft Outlook To create a sub-folder in Microsoft Outlook: Note: You can create multiple subfolders inside a parent folder....

In this article, we’ll explain how to download, install, and update the Realtek audio driver in Windows 11. How to Download the Realtek Audio Drivers on Windows 11 The appropriate Realtek audio driver for your system depends on the manufacturer of your motherboard. You can find versions of the Realtek audio codecs for Windows 10, Windows 11, and previous operating systems on the Realtek website. You can also customize your audio driver settings using the Realtek HD Audio Manager....

On Windows, you’ll notice your computer screen go blue for a moment before it crashes. The infamous “blue screen of death” (BSOD) is a surefire sign that something needs to be fixed on your computer. In some cases, though, the blue screen disappears very quickly. You won’t be able to record the error code for troubleshooting, but you can still find details about what caused the crash. That’s exactly what we discuss in this guide....

However, if there’s something wrong with your setup, you may see the error, “Could not create the Java Virtual Machine.” This error means that the Java installation on your computer can’t launch the virtual sandbox (virtual machine) within which it would typically launch the Java app. In this guide, you’ll learn a few fixes that can eliminate this error, starting with the most common fix to the less likely solution....