The Rich Text Format, or RTF, is a kind of file format that enables a document file to be opened by any text-editing or word-processing program. RTF was created by Microsoft to eliminate the need to convert a text file before it can be opened on another computer platform or operating system. To make sure … Read more
The Paint program built into Windows may look basic, but it’s powerful enough to convert a variety of image types. We’ll show you how to use MS Paint to convert a GIF, PNG, TIF, or BMP file to the JPG format without having to install special software. Steps Find the file you wish to change … Read more
Image files are files containing information that creates a visual image. These can end in .jpeg, .jpg, .tiff, .gif, .bmp, and .png. PNG, JPG, and GIFs are typically the most common image file formats found on the web and on your computer. If you use a photo editor to edit images, they may be saved … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to save a CSV document on your computer as a separate XLS (Excel Workbook format) file. Your original CSV file will not be changed, and the converted XLS will be saved as a separate file. Steps Open the CSV file you want to convert in Excel. Find the CSV file … Read more
WRF files are audio/video files made with Cisco’s Webex Recorder and can only be opened with the same program on your computer. If you don’t have Cisco’s Webex Recorder already installed on your computer, you must download and install the Webex program from https://www.webex.com/video-recording.html to view your WRF file. In order to view WRF files … Read more
Is there a .null file on your computer that you want to open and inspect? Be careful! Most .null files are corrupted files that have been generated by viruses or malware that came with some software you’ve downloaded. Other times, you’re emailed a .null file and asked to pay a fee to open it, but … Read more
If you need to upload or download files using FTP (File Transfer Protocol), FileZilla is one of the easiest ways to get the job done. FileZilla makes it incredibly easy to upload your website, download software, and transfer any type of file to or from a remote server. To get started, all you’ll need is … Read more
In Windows, Alt key combined with numeric codes can access characters that aren’t readily available on a normal keyboard. While Alt codes don’t exist on Mac computers, there are a variety of Option key shortcuts that can let you type the most popular characters. On Linux, you can press Ctrl + Shift + U to … Read more
Do you have a blurry, grainy, or pixelated JPEG file that you want to fix or enhance? You can easily improve the quality of a JPEG photo by fine-tuning the image’s appearance, color, and contrast with a photo editor such as Pixlr or Photoshop. If you have a Windows computer, you can use built-in apps … Read more
Customizing your icons is a great way to add personality to your desktop! Make your computer feel more “you” with the help of an editing software. This tutorial uses GIMP, but any layer-based photo editor will work. This wikiHow article will show you how to create icons for Windows or Mac. Editing the Image Find … Read more
Much as you might use a filing cabinet and file folders to organize paper documents, you can use your computer as an electronic filing system to manage digital files including photographs and documents. Creating a File System on Windows Choose what files you want to organize. To select multiple files that are listed together in … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to view an Outlook email (MSG) file on a computer without using Outlook. There are a couple of different online file converters you can use to view and download both an MSG file in PDF format and the MSG file’s attachments. Using Zamzar Know when to use Zamzar. If you … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to extract files from a .TGZ archive in Windows or macOS. Windows Go to http://www.7-zip.org/download.html in a web browser. 7-Zip is a free utility that can quickly decompress TGZ files. Click Download next to the correct version. It’s a good idea to download a .exe file of the most recent … Read more
On a Google Spreadsheet, you are allowed to freeze up to 10 rows and up to 5 columns. When you freeze these cells, you will be able to see them wherever you go on the spreadsheet. This is especially useful when the frozen cells are headers. This way, you will not lose track of where … Read more
This minHour shows you how to open any Video_ts files, which are a vital component for playing any DVD, on a personal computer. Multimedia players like VLC Media Player offer support for Video_ts files and are available for free, making them ideal for users looking for a quick and relatively easy way to open a … Read more
Optical character recognition (OCR) is a term for software that can recognize text characters in an image, and OCR software typically allows you to extract text from an image, which is the first step to editing it. Every scanner comes with its own OCR software, typically, but using each is a different process. By contrast, … Read more
LIT files are an outdated format for eBook files developed by Microsoft. The format is no longer supported, and many new devices cannot read LIT files. You can download an old version of Microsoft Reader (it’s not available on Microsoft’s site anymore), but you’ll be better off converting the file to a format that with … Read more
The best way to convert your MOV video is by downloading VLC media player’s free file conversion tool. In this article, we will walk you through converting your MOV video to an AVI file using the conversion tool on a Mac or a Windows computer. Using Mac Open the VLC media player on your Mac. … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to convert a Windows Media Audio (.WMA) file to a Waveform Audio File (.WAV). Using VLC Media Player Install VLC Media Player. If you don’t have VLC, you can download it for free from https://www.videolan.org. See Download and Install VLC Media Player to learn how to install the app. Open … Read more