If you’ve downloaded an old image file of some forgotten game or program, you may be wondering how to open it on your computer. The BIN format is an older file type that contains all of the information from the CD or DVD it originated from. You cannot open a BIN file directly; in order … Read more
Do you want to apply a sketch to the surface of another object in Solidworks 3D CAD design software? You can easily do so using the Wrap tool. With the Wrap tool, you can use a sketch to add an emboss (raised), deboss (indented), or just create an imprint of the sketch on the surface. … Read more
CAD drafting sheets are important two dimensional drawings that designers and engineers use. Informational, detailed drafting sheets help engineers and designers improve products and parts to become fully functional before production. The steps below will inform you on how to create different views of the part and measure the part using the dimensioning tool. This … Read more
Want to save a Word document as an image that you can easily share with others? It’s actually pretty simple—you’ll just need to save it as a PDF first, which is a format that’s easy to convert to PDF. This minHour will show you how to convert any Microsoft Word document into a JPEG image … Read more
Dynamic Link Library (DLL) files aren’t average text files that can be opened in an editor—they contain compiled code and objects that Windows programs reference during use. If you want to see or edit the code that makes a DLL file work, you can easily do so using a decompiler. We’ll show you how to … Read more
Storing large files on Windows or macOS can be frustrating when you’re low on disk space. It can also be tricky to share and send large files to others because of email and text size limitations. Fortunately, there are several tools that make it easy to make larger files small enough to share and store. … Read more
Need to make an icon in the Windows ICO icon format? If you are designing an application for Windows, a website, or just want to personalize your Windows desktop, you can create ICO files using an image converter website, MS Paint, Mac Preview, or a Photoshop plugin. We’ll show you the easiest ways to create … Read more
If you’ve come across a file that ends in “.7z”, you’re probably wondering why you can’t open it. These files, known as “7z” or “7-Zip” files, are archives of one or more files in one compressed package. You’ll need to install an unzipping app to extract files from a .7z file. These apps are usually … Read more
Need to open a file that ends with .ZIP? You don’t need to download any special software! If someone sent you a ZIP file or you downloaded one from the internet, use this simple tutorial to learn how to unzip a ZIP archive for free on your PC, Mac, Android, iPhone, and iPad! Windows Find … Read more
Do you need to scan a photo or document into your computer, phone, or tablet? If you have a scanner or a printer with scan capabilities, you’ll be able to scan documents onto your Windows or Mac computer. If you don’t have a scanner, you can also use the Notes app on your iPhone or … Read more
A DAT file is a data file that contains information about the program it’s associated with. First, try opening the DAT file in the program that was used to make the file. If you don’t know which program was used, you’ll need to determine the correct program before you can open the DAT file. Most … Read more
Are you trying to open a RAR file on your computer, phone, or tablet? RAR files are actually folders that contain multiple files that have been compressed to save space. To open the file, you’ll need a special (free) app that can “unrar” the files inside. This minHour article will show you the easiest ways … Read more
Do you have a file ending with .GZ that you need to open? GZ files are compressed files that typically contain multiple files and/or folders. To access the files inside, you’ll need to extract them similar to how you’d unzip a ZIP file. Fortunately, it’s easy to extract GZ files on any platform! This minHour … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to make a ZIP file as small as possible on your PC or Mac. Although the built-in compression tools on both Windows and macOS can compress files quite well, neither gives you the option to add a higher level of compression. Thankfully, there’s a free, easy-to-use Windows app called 7-Zip … Read more
If you’re having trouble extracting an archive file, the data might have been corrupted. Luckily, you may be able to restore your file with WinRAR—keep reading to learn how! Steps Open WinRAR tool on your system. Go to the file location: Click on File tab > select Open archive. Or press Ctrl + O buttons. … Read more
A WPS file is a word processing document created in Microsoft Works. WPS files can be opened using Microsoft Word on Windows computers, a third-party WPS viewer on Mac OS X, or with an online file converter or file viewer website. Opening WPS Files in Windows Double-click on the WPS file you want opened. Windows … Read more
Files with the .SQL extension are Structured Query Language (SQL) data files, which are used to access and modify relational databases. To quickly view or edit SQL file, you can open it in a text editor like Notepad or TextEdit. You can also open SQL files in MySQL Workbench to use MySQL’s database editing tools, … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to convert your C++ code (CPP) into an executable EXE file. If you use the commercial version of Microsoft Visual Studio to write your code, it has a built-in compiler that’s easy to use. If you’re using a different coding editor that doesn’t come with a compiler, you can use … Read more
The longer you have a PC, the more files that accumulate on your hard drive. In addition to the files you use often, such as documents and media, Windows also creates files that are meant to be temporary. These files, which include logs, caches, and downloaded installers, can be huge—this can hog precious hard drive … Read more
This minHour teaches how to insert a multiple-page PDF into your Microsoft Word document. If you’ve tried to insert the PDF already, you’ve probably noticed that you only see the first page. You can get around this by splitting your PDF into separate pages and inserting them each as objects. If you don’t want to … Read more