Notepad++ is a popular free text editor for Windows that includes many features essential for viewing and editing code, creating and modifying macros, and working with multiple documents simultaneously. Many Notepad++ users prefer to use the app instead of the default Notepad that ships with Windows. Rather than manually changing the default application for multiple file types, there’s an easier way that allows Notepad++ to completely replace standard Notepad. Here’s how it works. Replace Notepad with Notepad++ First, make sure…
How to Hide Mac Apps in macOS via the Terminal
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Enable ‘Type to Siri’ to Type Your Siri Questions Instead of Speaking
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How to Edit the Power User Menu (Win+X Menu) in Windows 10
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How to Change Case in Microsoft Word for Mac
Microsoft Word on the Mac is filled with all sorts of hidden goodies, and the trick in this article is no exception. Today we’re going over how to switch FROM ALL CAPS WRITING to Initial Caps Like This with just a shortcut!
23 Lesser-Known But Handy Windows 10 Shortcuts
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How to Use Chrome Picture-in-Picture in Windows 10
While Apple has added picture-in-picture support directly into its operating system, Chrome’s picture-in-picture capabilities are part of the browser itself, which means that it works on Windows, too. So if you’d like to easily watch your favorite web videos while focusing on other work in the foreground, here’s how to use Chrome picture-in-picture in Windows.
How to Copy and Paste Styles to Easily Format Text in macOS
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EarTrumpet for Windows 10: A Better Windows Volume Mixer
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Avoid Windows Wallpaper Compression By Using PNG Instead of JPEG
If you use a high quality JPEG image as your Windows wallpaper, you may have noticed that what you see on the desktop isn’t quite as nice as the original file. That’s because Windows automatically compresses it to improve the performance. To avoid this, use a PNG image instead of JPEG for your Windows wallpaper. Here’s how it works.