An electronic desktop on your computer is just like a physical one; if you don’t keep it organized, it can get quite cluttered. Here are a few steps to keep your desktop in top form. Steps Sort your files into folders. Label these by year and folder hierarchy. Make sub-folders for each set of programs. … Read more
Vector and raster graphics are two different kinds of images, although they are not often distinguishable by the naked eye. Vector images are geometrical, computer graphics based on an x and y-axis, so that they can be scaled up or down for use in print, web or graphic design content. Raster graphics, or bitmaps, are … Read more
WRF files are video and/or audio recordings of Webex meetings you can play back on your computer. This minHour teaches you how to open WRF files on Windows or macOS using Cisco’s Webex Player. Steps Go to https://www.webex.com/video-recording.html in a web browser. Webex is a Cisco product created to record meetings and teamwork. If you … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to run an executable AIR file on a computer. AIR files are installation packages for distributing Adobe AIR applications. Once Adobe AIR is installed on your computer, you can launch any AIR file, and install the program it contains. Steps Open the Adobe website in your internet browser. Type https://www.adobe.com … Read more
Microsoft Word documents are typically saved in the DOC or DOCX format. If you need to send your Word document to somebody who doesn’t have Microsoft Word, you can save the document in the Rich Text (RTF) format. Read on to learn how! Steps Open the document in a word processor. Of course, in order … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to convert AVI files to MOV files on PC or Mac. AVI is a file format created by Microsoft, and MOV is a file format created by Mac. On PC, you can convert an AVI to MOV using a free app called VLC. On Mac, you can use a free … Read more
Vector graphics are the ideal format for logos and illustrations due to their clear lines and contours. Because they are created with equations instead of pixels, vectors can be rescaled to any size without losing clarity. While most vector images are created from scratch, you can use image editing programs to “trace” JPG images and … Read more
Colors are identified in HTML and CSS by their hexadecimal codes. If you’re creating a webpage or other HTML project and want to include an element that matches a specific color in an image, website, or window on your computer screen, you’ll need to find the color’s hex code. This minHour teaches you how to … Read more
Do you want to type “☺” on your laptop that’s missing a keypad? There are a number of symbols included with standard character sets on your computer, but they do not show on your laptop keyboard. These symbols are more easily accessed on the number pad, but laptops don’t always have them. In most cases, … Read more
Are you working with an image that’s too large or small? Whether you need to increase, decrease, or specify the exact number of kilobytes (KB) of an image, we have you covered! This minHour article will teach you easy ways to make a picture larger or smaller by changing its dimensions and file size. Using … Read more
Want to create a fake ID card? While fake IDs are illegal in most jurisdictions, it isn’t hard to make a fake ID for novelty purposes or to flex your graphic design skills. We’ll show you easy ways to make a fake ID from an existing ID card and/or a state or regional ID template, … Read more
Pixel art is all the rage in modern independent video games. It allows the artist to impart a lot of character for a game without having to spend countless hours modeling 3D objects or hand-drawing complex subjects. If you want to become a pixel artist, the first step is creating a sprite. Once you get … Read more
All you need to make your own 3D photos is a camera and photo editing software. This tutorial will walk you through the process of making 3D images using freeware available for PCs. StereoPhoto Maker (SPM) is a freeware program for Windows and Intel/PowerPC Mac that allows for cropping and aligning a stereo image pair … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to watermark your photos with custom text. Watermarks prevent people from taking credit for your photos. You can add a watermark for free by using the uMark Online website, or by using Microsoft PowerPoint on your Windows or Mac computer. Using uMark Online Go to https://www.umarkonline.com in your web browser. … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to place one image on top of another using free software on your Windows or Mac computer. Overlaying pictures can involve anything from placing one picture on top of another picture to creating a collage of several different images. Getting Ready Consider using PineTools. If you just want to create … Read more
Your Mac’s special characters are a boon to translators, mathematicians, and other people who are too cool to use 🙂 as an emoji. Keyboard shortcuts and the Edit → Special Characters menu should be enough if you’re looking for a common symbol. For more obscure symbols, or a project that requires a large number of symbols, … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to insert a subscript character into a text on your computer, phone or tablet. A subscript character is usually a letter or number written or printed below the regular text line. You may commonly need to type subscript numbers in mathematical equations and chemical formulas. If you’re using a computer, … Read more
Pixel art is a great way for people to design digitally on a computer, using pixels to form colorful images that can turn into fun images! If you’re new to pixel art and would like to create something simple, a pixel heart is an ideal image to start off with and only requires a few … Read more
A thumbnail is a reduced-size image of a photo or video image. They are used on websites to link to images and videos. This minHour teaches you how to create thumbnail images using different photo editing programs. MS Paint on Windows Open MS Paint. MS Paint has an icon that resembles a painters pallet. Use … Read more
“ASCII” art is a way of making pictures using different keyboard symbols. To make adorable ASCII bunnies, try one of the following methods. Sad Bunny Make the ears: ( /) Make the face: ( . .) Make the feet: C(“)(“) Align the levels. Your completed bunny should look like this: ( /) ( . … Read more