How to Use the Level on iPhone
Open the Measure app, tap Level, and hold the edge of your iPhone against a picture frame or another object. Rotate the object and phone …
Utilities
How-to guides and tutorials about topics related to utilities on your computer or mobile device.
How to Get a Word Count in Google Docs
To get a word count in Google Docs, click Tools > Word count, or press Ctrl + Shift + C (Command + Shift + C …
How to Remove Text from a Picture in Photoshop
To remove text from a picture in Photoshop, select the Remove tool, set the brush a bit larger than the letters, and paint over or …
How to Draw a Straight Line (or Arrow) in Adobe Photoshop
To draw a straight line in Photoshop, select the Line tool from the shapes tool group in the toolbar, keep Shape selected in the Options …
How to Stop Correcting Frequently Confused Words in Microsoft Word
To stop Microsoft Word from flagging frequently confused words, go to File > Options > Proofing, clear the Frequently confused words check box, and click …
How to Make a Barcode for Free (Online, in Word, or With a Barcode Font)
You can make a barcode for free by typing your data into a free online barcode generator, picking a barcode type such as Code 128 …
How to Use the Apple Watch Handwashing Timer
To use the Apple Watch handwashing timer, open Settings on the watch, tap Handwashing, and turn on Handwashing Timer. From then on, when the watch …
Where is the Utilities Folder on the iPhone?
Current iPhones don’t have a Utilities folder on the Home Screen. Utilities is now a category in App Library, the last page after your Home …
How to Install an Extension in Microsoft Edge
To install an extension in Microsoft Edge, select the Extensions button next to the address bar (or Settings and more > Extensions), select Get Extensions …
How to End a Process in the Google Chrome Task Manager
To end a process in Chrome, open Chrome’s Task Manager with Shift + Esc on Windows (or the three-dot menu, then More tools > Task …
How to Turn Off Autocomplete in Google Sheets
To turn off autocomplete in Google Sheets on a computer, open your spreadsheet and click Tools > Suggestion controls, then click Enable autocomplete to remove …
How to Make a Graph in Google Sheets
To make a graph in Google Sheets, select the cells with your data (including the header row), then click Insert > Chart. Sheets adds a …
How to Turn Off AutoCorrect in Google Docs (Capitals, Links, Smart Quotes)
To turn off AutoCorrect in Google Docs, open a document on a computer and click Tools > Preferences > Substitutions. Uncheck Automatic capitalization, Spelling corrections …
How to Stop Google Slides From Suggesting Contacts When You Type a Name in a Comment
To stop Google Slides from suggesting contacts when you type a name in a comment, open a presentation on a computer, click Tools > Preferences, …
How to Translate a Document in Google Docs
To translate a document in Google Docs, open it on a computer and click Tools > Translate document. Name the new copy, pick a language, …
How to View Pictures as a Slideshow in Windows 10
To view pictures as a slideshow in Windows 10, open the folder with your pictures in File Explorer and select the photos you want. Click …
How to Install a Gmail Add-On
To install a Gmail add-on, open Gmail on a computer and click Get Add-ons (the plus icon) in the right side panel. Find the add-on …
How to Check Spelling and Grammar in Google Docs
To run spell check in Google Docs on a computer, open the document and click the Spelling and grammar check button at the top left, …
Google Docs Research Tool: What Replaced It and How to Cite Sources
The Google Docs Research tool no longer exists under that name. Google replaced it with a sidebar called Explore in 2016, and Google’s help article …
How to Check PageSpeed in Google Chrome (Lighthouse)
To check a page’s speed in Google Chrome, use Lighthouse, which is built into Chrome DevTools. Open the page, press F12 (or Command + Option …