In this article, we’ll go over several ways to see the live word count for Google Docs, including a few Google Doc add-on apps that include live word counters and third-party websites you can use to check the word counts of your documents. 1. Enable Live Word Count in Google Docs As you might imagine, the Google Workspace team created a built-in word count tool you can use for any Google Doc in your Google Drive....
Luckily, there are a lot of free clipboard managers that can significantly enhance the clipboard so that it can hold multiple items, change the formatting or case of text, let you search clips, create permanent clips, join two clips together, sync clipboards between computers, etc. In this article, I’m going to mention a couple of my favorite clipboard replacement utilities for Windows. Ditto Ditto is an amazing clipboard manager that is somehow regularly updated and comes with 64-bit support for free....
Wouldn’t it be so much more easier if we could bring these features, at least the ones that you use frequently, to the forefront, accessed through their own icon, or shortcut, on your mobile device’s home screen, or perhaps from a designated folder containing shortcuts to otherwise hard-to-get-to commands. The Android version 8 (Oreo) operating system (OS) comes to the rescue. Like most upgrades to the World’s most widely deployed smartphone and tablet OS, 2017’s version 8 came loaded with several new highly convenient productivity features, as did many of the apps subsequently updated to take advantage of the new capabilities....
There are quite a few options out there for projects like this that won’t break the bank. However, you’ll still need to be ready to spend anywhere from $200 to $1000 if you really want to scan a large number of photos or documents at home. You can use an online photo scanning service, which usually requires you to ship your photos to a company, either within the US or outside....
Anyway, if you’re already in the situation and all you see is the BIOS loading, the Windows logo, and then the screen just goes blank once Windows starts to load, then there are two basic ways to get back to your original settings. Go ahead and select Safe Mode. If for some reason Safe Mode does not work, you can also try selecting Enable VGA Mode. Enable VGA Mode can also be useful for situations where you try to extend your desktop onto another monitor or select another monitor to use as your primary monitor....
That doesn’t help you if you’re still looking to play older Flash content, however. Websites that don’t update and old media that can’t be ported are forgotten without the capabilities in place to use them. Although there isn’t a Flash player in Chrome anymore, here are a few ways you can play Flash files in 2020 and beyond. Also, check out the YouTube video we created for our channel if you want a quick overview of the article....
In view of this, have you ever stopped to wonder what Google does with the data it collects from you? Or if there’s a way to access this information? Should you even care? Google records almost everything you do with apps, websites, and other services connected to your Google account. This information is compiled and saved in an online profile called “My Activity.” In the next sections, we’ll explain what “Google My Activity” is and how you can use the tool to control Google’s data collection activity....
Most people refer to this process as the YouTube algorithm. It’s how the site calculates which videos to put in a user’s recommended section. It also impacts a user’s search results. So, knowing how this algorithm works is pretty valuable if you’re a creator trying to reach more of an audience. YouTube has not explicitly stated how this algorithm works. However, they have discussed it at times in the past and by doing some investigating on the site, people have worked out a general idea of what goes on within this algorithm....
Adobe Premiere pulls pre-installed fonts from your computer. We’ll show you how to install the fonts in Adobe Premiere and use them in your video in this tutorial. Adding Fonts to Adobe Premiere Pro To add fonts to Premiere, you just need to install them onto your computer. You can download free fonts online or have a custom font made for you that you can download. Here’s how to install these after you’ve downloaded them....
You can sync your Outlook calendar to Google Calendar to easily access and manage all your calendars in one place. This prevents scheduling conflicts and makes the management of calendars easier. How to Add Outlook Calendar to Google Calendar A task that you enter on your smartphone may not appear in Outlook automatically, but you can add Outlook calendar to Google Calendar by following the steps below so that tasks will sync....
Imagine, for example, you just installed Adobe Photoshop on your PC. From now on, you want Windows to use Photoshop to open .jpg files, but currently Windows always opens .jpg files with the default Photos app included in Windows 10. Below we’ll show you several methods of changing file associations in Windows 10 so that your files open with the application you prefer. How to Change Windows 10 File Associations in File Explorer One way to tell Windows which application should open a particular kind of file is through the File Explorer....
But what if you’re expecting an important call, or perhaps awaiting a critical payment notification from PayPal? Or what about that much-anticipated text from that one person you want to talk to no matter what you’re doing? The good news is that the OS provides—via a subset of DND—extensive controls over what data, from which app, right down to from whom, actually pierces the DND veil, and when. But before looking at and modifying the behavior of DND, let’s start by making sure that the Notifications function itself is set up optimally....
If you use Word a lot, chances are there are phrases, blocks of text, or graphics that you use frequently. Word’s AutoCorrect and AutoText features are made to help you insert those repetitive entries quickly, saving you time. Examples might be adding your signature at the end of a letter or inserting boilerplate language into documents like contracts or requests for proposals. The Difference Between AutoCorrect and AutoText In Microsoft Word, AutoCorrect allows you to create reusable text snippets—up to 255 characters....
To be safe, it’s better to have both. A lot of people scroll through their social media feeds at high speed, so all they are going to see is you mouthing your words silently. Which is pretty much useless. But on the other hand, what if there are subtitles? Then they might read something you’re saying to be interesting. Interesting enough to stop scrolling and turn the volume on. Unless they are in a public space, in which case subtitles are essential....
It’s essential to know for a few reasons. One, maybe you liked the song. Secondly, if you’re a TikTok creator, using popular or trending audio can help your video go viral versus loitering near the bottom of the playlist. So, if you need to find a song, here’s a step-by-step guide. Use Shazam While Shazam can’t identify all audio, it’s great for identifying something based on just a few seconds of a song....
While you can preview paid-for Steam games for free, or indeed play many free-to-play games, many of the best Steam games available on the platform require you to purchase them. Unfortunately, a Steam pending transaction error can stop you in your tracks. If you spot this error, here’s what you’ll need to do to fix the issue. Check for Steam Outages A Steam pending transaction issue isn’t a cause for alarm, and you can usually resolve it by following a few simple steps (or by allowing for the purchase to process fully, which could take a few minutes)....
So before we dive into solutions, let’s get a deeper understanding of what this process actually does and how you can go about fixing some of the problems that might occur. Firstly, svchost stands for “Service Host” and it does exactly what as the name suggest: helps to “host” services. A service in Windows is simply a program in the operating system that does a particular job and runs in the background at all times when your computer is on, even if you are not logged in....
In this Premiere Pro tutorial, we’ll show you two different ways to use a fade-in/out animation. First with an element such as text or a logo, and then on a clip to use it as a transition. Both are very simple and shouldn’t take long to do if you have a basic understanding of Adobe Premiere. If not, try reading our introductory article on Adobe Premiere Pro CC first, as well as our article on using keyframes....
On the Instagram app, this type of media takes the form of Reels. Similar to Tik Tok, Instagram Reels allow you to create short edited videos and add music, text, and more. Since Reels were introduced, they have become extremely popular, and are being pushed by Instagram on their Explore page. If you’re growing an influencer page or brand to be relevant to the Instagram algorithm, it’s vital to learn how to create Reels....
If you only use Discord with friends, you will likely never need to use the Mute function. If you’re part of larger communities, though, you might encounter someone that harasses you or speaks in a rather distasteful way. This article will show you exactly what you need to do to mute someone on Discord. Muting vs. Blocking Discord Users There are two main ways to stop someone from interacting with you on Discord: muting the person, and blocking the person....
