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Adobe Acrobat has traditionally been the go-to app for editing PDFs; after all, Adobe created the PDF format. If you want to use their app, you’ll need to pay through the nose for the privilege. There are alternatives that offer many of the features of Adobe Acrobat without the same high price tag. One of those alternatives is UPDF, an app that offers powerful PDF tools across all platforms. Read on as we take a look at UPDF: an all-in-one PDF solution for home users and businesses....

A Brief History Before looking at fast charging, it’s important to note where we’ve been in terms of smartphone charging over the years. Until recently, most mobile devices relied on the 5 Watts charging standard and therefore shipped with 5W-only adapters. Samsung was one of the first vendors to move beyond this, although others lagged for some time. Apple, for example, only switched to 18W adapters beginning with the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max....

What is monitor resolution? How does it differ from the refresh rate? Which is more important when considering refresh rate vs resolution? We’ll take a look at these questions and more below to help you understand the difference between them. What is Monitor Resolution? Monitor resolution is a measure of how many pixels your monitor can display. The higher the resolution of a monitor, the sharper the images are. You also need to factor in the screen size—a smaller monitor at a specific resolution will provide sharper images than a larger monitor at the same resolution....

Part of that popularity may be that the platform is constantly being updated with new features. These features are either extremely useful or just plain fun. The platform is also extremely easy to use, and since it is also connected to Pages, it means businesses are also using Messenger to connect with their customers. Today we will look at some of the most useful and fun features on the Facebook Messenger platform....

What Is It? In this game, the main character is a jumping bean with a sombrero. There are only two buttons here: left and right. It’s all about timing. Since this is all retro, the graphics are from dial-up days. The soundtrack has a south-of-the-border theme. Who Is It Good For? Platformers are so simple, so they’re great for all ages. Obviously, if you grew up in the 16-bit era, this game includes some nostalgia....

File Compression and encryption is also an excellent way to store/archive data using an external USB/FireWire/eSATA drive or sharing sensitive data using shareable links on OneDrive or Dropbox. Secure/Encrypt your Data When transferring files, or storing them on your Personal Drive or Online Service/in the “Cloud,” you might want to be sure that only those authorized can open and access your data. If you’re an Old School groovyReader, you might remember my Tutorial a while back – Use WinZip to Encrypt, Store or Email Sensitive Data....

With that, yesterday, Google announced they have shut down the development of the product and plan on dropping all support for it by the end of this year. The code and technology behind the product will remain on Google’s servers indefinitely as an open-source platform, but gone for good are its stand-alone web-app days. For concerned “heavy users” of Wave, Google is developing export tools, so the data will not get lost when the service goes down for good....

This won’t have an impact on the pages you load, but it will allow you to see the background in new tabs before you load a page. You can add your own photos or use custom images as your Safari background, but make sure the images are the right size—otherwise, they might stretch. If you want to know how to add a background to Safari on your iPhone or iPad, follow these steps....

If you’re working on a Google Slides presentation, and you need to insert some mathematical equations, there’s a small problem: there’s no native equation editor. It is possible to create basic equations using symbols, but for more complex equations you’re going to need a little extra help. Learn how to add an equation in Google Slides below. How to Add an Equation in Google Slides Using Special Characters If you’re only looking to add a simple equation to Google Slides, then you may be able to create it using special characters....

Line numbers also help you with editing, letting you to pinpoint specific areas of a document that you need to work in. If you’re using Google Docs, there is a workaround you can try to add line numbers to your document. If you’re unsure how to add line numbers in Google Docs, follow this guide. Can You Add Line Numbers in Google Docs? Unfortunately, there isn’t a built-in method for adding line numbers in Google Docs....

You’ve only got one option—it’s time to block the ads. This’ll help improve web page loading speeds and performance and protect your privacy against tracking (or malicious) ads. Using Google Chrome, you can block ads using a few different methods. The best method is to use an ad-blocking extension or a VPN service to get the job done. To block ads in Google Chrome, follow the steps below. How to Block Ads Using an Ad-Blocking Extension The quickest way to block ads in Google Chrome is to use an extension that filters out the unwanted content before it reaches your device....

If so, you might be interested in changing your background in Gmail. Changing your background in Gmail is just one of several ways to personalize your inbox to help brighten things up. Gmail lets you choose from various themes and images to customize your background. You can also upload your photos or use solid colors. Changing your background can help you express yourself and create a mood for your email inbox....

Doing so is easy to do—you can change it just for the current sessions or change the default login shell. If you’re ready to swap bash for zsh, or zsh for dash, then here’s how to change the default Terminal shell on Mac. What is a Shell? A shell is a program that helps you interact with your computer’s operating system. The shell interprets the commands that you type in a Terminal window....

Typically, Windows will put your laptop into a low power mode when you close the laptop’s lid. You can also configure it to shut down entirely via power settings. But what if you have it connected to a monitor and don’t want it to go to sleep or power down? Here we’ll show you how to close a laptop and use a monitor on Windows 11 and 10. This process requires changing power settings via Control Panel on Windows 11 and Windows 10....

We’ve shown you how to hide the Widgets button, but that might not be enough. Below, we’ll show you how to uninstall Widgets from Windows 11 for a distraction-free experience completely. To uninstall Widgets, you need to run commands in the terminal, but it’s a straightforward process. Here’s how to do it. How to Completely Uninstall Widgets from Windows 11 The Widgets app is the UI that appears when you click or hover the pointer over the weather icon in the lower-left corner of the taskbar....

If you want to watch your Roku TV (or your Roku streaming box) without disturbing others, you may be wondering if it’s possible to use your AirPods with your Roku TV. If so, read on to learn how to connect AirPods to Roku TV. Is it Possible to Connect AirPods Directly to a Roku TV or Roku Streaming Device? The short answer is no. It’s not possible to connect any type of Bluetooth headphones directly to a Roku TV, and that includes AirPods....

Word has a number of features that make it perfect for collaborative work, including the ability to recommend suggestions and add comments. If you don’t want to see these comments, however, you can delete them from your document. Here’s what you’ll need to do to delete comments in Word. How to Remove Comments in Word Comments are notes you can add to a document in Word. These could be an editor’s note, reminding you to make a change....

When you’re working with a lot of data, you’re going to encounter gaps. You don’t need to manually find each empty row in your spreadsheet—there’s a better way to do it. If you want to know how to delete empty rows in Google Sheets, follow the steps below. How to Delete a Single Empty Row in Google Sheets If you only have one or two empty rows to delete in Google Sheets, it’s quicker to delete each one manually....

New TikTok trends are popping up all the time. Many of these trends use the basic features of the app, but there are some that make use of some of the additional tools that TikTok offers. One of those tools is Duets. This allows you to record a video alongside a current video from another user, whether that’s one of your friends or a huge TikTok star. If you’re ready to get started, learn how to Duet on TikTok below....

Microsoft has included the ability to dictate and control your device with your voice on Windows 10. Microsoft has rebuilt the feature for Windows 11, and now uses a new on-device speech recognition engine that even works without an internet connection. We’ll show you how to use Voice Access to open and switch apps, dictate email messages, browse the web, and more below. How to Enable Voice Access on Windows 11 Once you enable the Voice Access feature, you can switch apps, use dictation for messages, and documents, browse the web, and much more....