Articles tagged "Computers"

Use PowerToys Run to mimic Mac's Spotlight in Windows

Spotlight makes everything about using your Mac faster, which is why I think it's odd that Windows doesn't have anything like it.

How to force a public Wi-Fi network login page to open

Struggling to connect to the internet in a public place? Here are five ways to get that login page to load.

How to type an em dash symbol on a Mac or Windows

Your keyboard doesn't have an em dash symbol—here's what to do.

How to find and share your Wi-Fi password

Stop playing the password-guessing game. Here's how to find and share your Wi-Fi password from your phone or computer.

How to take a screenshot on a Mac

Macs come with screenshot tools to capture precisely what you want—your full screen, a specific window with or without its shadow, or just a small section of your screen. The only problem is, Macs hide their screenshot tools behind keyboard shortcuts.

How to copy text from an image or video on Windows

Apple devices—including iPhones, iPads, and Macs—allow you to extract text from images using the Live Text feature, but there's no built-in way to do this in Windows. Here's one way to do it.

Your iPhone, iPad, and Mac have white noise built in

What is Setapp—and is it worth it?

How to make Mac dark mode automatically (plus a workaround for Windows)

Modern operating systems, including and macOS Ventura and Windows 11, offer both a light mode and a dark mode. Here's how to switch between them automatically.

The best screen sharing software in 2024

Screen sharing makes collaboration and support as visual and interactive as it would be in person.