Visual Studio is mostly used for developing applications, so you might wonder why it’s on your computer if you aren’t a developer or coder. On the other hand, if you get an error for Visual Studio and have unsuccessfully tried repairing it, you’ll want to uninstall and install it. This minHour article will teach you … Read more
Don’t you just hate it when you find the best font and you don’t know how to install it? Fonts can make or break a piece of writing, reminding us always that presentation matters. Still, installing fonts is pretty easy. To install fonts on a Mac, read on. Using Font Book (Recommended) Download fonts using … Read more
Want to remove Microsoft Office 2013 from your Windows 7 computer? Here is the automatic and manual procedure on uninstalling Microsoft Office 365 Home Premium Preview for your Windows. Steps Log on the using your Window Live/Hotmail account, click on the blue “Deactivate” link on the “My Account – Office.com” webpage. Select the OK option … Read more
Both Evernote and OneNote are powerful digital notebooks for note-taking, organizing and sharing. Evernote recently changed their policy on multiple devices as well as their pricing plans for Plus and Premium. If you are currently using Evernote, you may be considering a move to Microsoft’s OneNote. This article uses the migration tool provided by Microsoft. … Read more
If you want to create a simple checklist or keep track of tasks in Microsoft Word, you can insert a checkmark symbol. Word has a built-in Symbols menu that includes the checkmark icon. You can easily access this in the “Insert” tab. You can also set a keyboard shortcut or apply the style to a … Read more
Comma-separated value (CSV) files contain data from a table in a plain text format. Although CSV files can be opened with text editors, the data they contain is best viewed using a spreadsheet program. Because CSV files use a special formatting, the only way to ensure that they display correctly is to import them using … Read more
Do you need to create a CSV file for your data? A CSV file, which is a “comma-separated values” file, allows you to save your data in a table-structured format, which is useful when importing data into databases and web applications. This minHour article teaches you how to create CSV files using Microsoft Excel, OpenOffice … Read more
On Windows and Mac you can use widgets to pin a calendar to your desktop. However, many of these widgets lack the ability to add events or sync with other calendars. This minHour teaches you how to add a calendar widget to your desktop as well as quickly access the built-in calendar from your desktop … Read more
Do you need to know your Roku’s IP address, but lost the remote? This might be something you need if you’re trying to get through a firewall. You can check for the IP address using your remote to navigate your TV’s menus, the mobile app, or a Chrome web browser. This minHour article teaches you … Read more
Handbrake is an open-source video transcoder that lets users convert an array of multimedia formats like videos to a more common or general file format. Handbrake is free to download, and because it’s an open-source application, its source code is free and you can modify it to your preference. Installing Handbrake on your computer is … Read more
Pro Tools is digital audio software made by Avid Technology that can be used on either the Macintosh or Microsoft Windows operating systems. Professionals in the audio industry use Pro Tools for editing and recording in films, television and music venues. Depending on the Pro Tools functions you use, the number of plug-ins you have, … Read more
With the release of Windows 10, Microsoft made the decision to discontinue support for Windows Media Center. If you still want to use Windows Media Center, this minHour tutorial will teach you a simple workaround for getting Windows Media Center back on your PC. Downloading the Installer Choose the correct file to download. Click the … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to connect your iPad to your TV in order to play videos from your iPad. You can do this wirelessly over AirPlay if you have an Apple TV, or you can use an HDMI cable and an adapter to connect the iPad to the TV directly. Finally, you can download … Read more
RMVB (RealMedia Variable Bitrate) files are created for the media player produced by RealMedia called RealPlayer. The easiest way to play RMVB files is to download and install the RealPlayer software, although there is another method for playing RMVB files for users who already have Windows Media Player Classic installed and do not want to … Read more
Pro Tools is digital audio software made by Avid Technology that can be used on either the Macintosh or Microsoft Windows operating systems. Professionals in audio industries use Pro Tools for editing and recording in films, television, and music. In Pro Tools, you can use the fade feature to smooth out sudden transitions in your … Read more
Windows Media Center was Microsoft’s media PC interface, and allowed you to record live TV, manage and playback your media, and more. Media Center has been discontinued, but you can still get it for Windows 7 or 8.1. If you are using Windows 10, you’ll need to use an enthusiast-made hacked version, as Windows Media … Read more
A great song is much more than a great instrumental and good lyrics; the sound quality plays a major part. This article will help you improve both aspects of sound quality so that your music will be more marketable and listenable to your audience. You’ll learn how to mix and master a vocal with an … Read more
Windows Photo Gallery is an application for Windows that allows you to easily view, organize and edit your pictures with a simple interface. Windows Photo Gallery ships with Windows Vista, but is also supported by Windows 7, 8, and 10 if you wish to download it from Microsoft. These instructions will cover the basic functionality … Read more
Connecting your MIDI keyboard to Pro Tools will allow you to record, play, and edit your music sessions using Pro Tools software. After connecting your keyboard to Pro Tools via USB, you must modify the MIDI Settings in Pro Tools so your keyboard can be recognized by the software. Connecting the Keyboard Check the output … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to use FFmpeg to convert video and audio from your computer’s Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Mac, Linux). Using Windows Install FFmpeg You can install FFmpeg on your Windows computer for free, though the installation process itself can be tricky. You’ll need to be on an administrator account to install … Read more