How to Install the Paint.NET Custom Brushes Plug-In Paint.NET doesn’t include built-in support for adding plug-ins, so you must install the plug-in package manually: How to Create a Custom Brush in Paint.NET The first step is to create a file or select an image file that you want to use as a brush. You can use most common image file types to create your own brushes including JPEGs, PNGs, GIFs, and Paint....
Install and Set Up the Google Assistant App Before we dive in, verify Siri is enabled on your phone. In most cases, Siri is on by default, but if you need to enable it, open Settings > Siri & Search and then toggle on the Listen for “Hey Siri” slider. Enable ‘Hey Siri, Hey Google’ Next, enable a Siri shortcut phrase that allows you to open the Google Assistant app with that phrase....
How to Set Up and Use PS4 Parental Controls Gamers of all ages have used the PlayStation 4 for hours of entertainment. However, concerned parents use the PlayStation Parental Controls to prevent their children from watching or playing violent or sexually charged content. To take advantage of the PS4’s Parental Control features, you create a Family account and designate yourself as the Family Manager. You need a PSN or PlayStation Network ID to set restrictions....
How Do I Organize My iPhone Safari Tabs? Safari on iOS 15 initially looks very different from previous versions of Safari but using it to organize your tabs is still quite simple. Here’s how to do so. How Do I Open Multiple Tabs in Safari on iPhone? If you want to open multiple tabs in Safari on iPhone, the process is the same in iOS 15 as with other versions of iOS....
How to View Your Facebook Profile as a Public User Facebook allows you to share certain information publicly, with friends, with specific friends, or just with yourself. If you want to view your Facebook profile as the public sees it, you can do so by using Facebook’s public viewing feature. You can do this on Facebook.com and the official Facebook app for iPhone/Android. Instructions are provided for both, however screenshots are provided only for Facebook....
How to Watch the Superman Movies in Release Order If you have a healthy chunk of time to spare for a movie marathon, you could easily get through the original four Superman movies in a weekend. The whole gang is there: ambitious Lois Lane who inexplicably can’t spell, Clark Kent’s gee-whiz disguise marked by oversized glasses and a different hair part, Jimmy Olsen’s trusty camera and enthusiasm, and the no-nonsense Daily Planet editor Perry White....
How to Watch the Tony Awards Live Stream If you’ve cut the cord, but you still want to keep tabs on Broadway, there’s no reason to miss even a moment of glamour, action, or entertainment. With a compatible streaming device, you can watch the Tony Awards live stream from your computer, tablet, smartphone, or even on your television. Time: 5 p.m. PT/ 8 p.m. ET Location: Radio City Music Hall Channel: CBS Stream: Paramount+ CBS holds the exclusive rights to air the Tonys, but there are many different ways to stream the ceremony....
Import Contacts from a CSV File Into Outlook In the database or spreadsheet program, export the contacts data to a CSV (comma separated values) file. Make sure the columns have meaningful headers, though they don’t need to correspond precisely to the fields used in the Outlook address book. You can manually map columns to fields during the import process. The screenshots below are for Outlook 2016. Screens in other versions of Outlook may differ slightly, but the steps are the same....
Subscription-only services like Patreon have helped in this regard, but the major social media players are finally catching on. For instance, Instagram just announced some new features rolling out to creators to help attract more paying subscribers. The image-based social media giant quietly tested out paid subscriptions for creators earlier this year in a closed beta, allowing them the ability to make subscriber-exclusive stories. Today’s announcement brings standard Instagram feed posts into the paid subscriber fold....
Instagram CEO Adam Grossi mentioned the social network is testing this new feature during an Instagram Live on Thursday. Grossi said that the feature would essentially lock down your account when you are in a moment of risk, so you can’t have any type of interaction with anyone. If you become a target of harassment, the feature will let you suspend your account for a bit, so you don’t get any unwanted comments or DMs....
How to Tell if Roblox Is Down for Everyone If you’re experiencing problems with purchases, joining games, lags, or delays and think Roblox is down for everyone, a few simple tests can confirm that. Give these steps a try to see if others are experiencing the same issues you are. What to Do When You Can’t Connect to Roblox If Roblox seems to be working fine for everyone but you, then there are a few things you can try to get it working again....
How to Tell If Verizon Is Down Verizon wireless outages in your area? Or is it just you? Try these simple steps to figure out if there’s a Verizon outage for everyone. What to Do When You Can’t Connect via Verizon If no one else is reporting a problem with Verizon, then the problem is likely something on your end. There are a few things you can try if Verizon seems to be working fine for everyone else, but not you....
The company announced the new labels on Wednesday that come to life in a video on the Jones Soda app. Consumers use their phone camera to scan the bottle labels’ image within the app, allowing them to see the world of an influencer up close. You’ll be able to have a sneak peek into the life of a BMX rider, a beach volleyball player, a breakdancer, a roller skater, a skateboarder, a surfer, a circus performer, and more....
The StudioCaddy has been designed specifically for the Apple ecosystem to wirelessly charge your MacBook, iPad, iPhone, and AirPods. It also can charge devices that require a wired connection, such as older iPad/iPhone models or the Apple Watch, via built-in USB-A and USB-C ports. In addition, the StudioCaddy also has a fairly small footprint, so it won’t clutter your desk while you charge your devices. It can hold and charge your MackBook (closed), iPad Pro (up to 12....
How to Use Safari’s Keyboard Shortcuts If you hold down the Command key and press a number from one to nine, you can switch between the different tabs currently open on your browser. Before the launch of Safari 9, these shortcuts were used to access websites saved to your Favorites. For example, Command + 1 brought up the first site on the left in the Bookmarks toolbar; Command + 2 accessed the second site from the left, and so on....
The Creative Studio was put together with creative professionals in mind as it comes with a Pro Display XDR, 16-inch MacBook Pro available with either an M1 Pro or M1 Max chip, and the Mac Studio just to name a few. On top of all this, the package comes with the same amenities as the standard Living Vehicle model, like its multiple power sources. The Apple products within the trailer aren’t static and can be customized to your specifications....
How to Manage Private Data in Internet Explorer 11 To manage your browsing history and other private data in IE 11, follow these instructions: Temporary Internet files and website files: Delete the IE 11 browser cache, including all multimedia files and copies of web pages. Cookies and website data: Delete user-specific settings and information stored by websites. History: Delete the history of URLs you have visited. Download History: Delete the record of files you have downloaded through IE 11....
The company held its virtual event, Meta Connect, and answered questions regarding the headset formerly called Project Cambria. This is a powerful machine built for advanced users and creators, with a price tag to match. The Meta Quest Pro starts at $1,500, which is nearly four times more expensive than the Quest 2. The major uptick in price may be worth it for VR power users, as this new headset brings plenty of innovations to the virtual table....
What Is OneDrive? OneDrive forms part of a suite of cloud-based services provided by Microsoft. These services can be accessed via a single Microsoft username and password. But what about digital music? Can OneDrive be used to store and stream your song library? Here are a few frequently asked questions on the service’s capabilities as a music sharing platform. Can I Upload My Music Library to OneDrive and Stream It? Yes, but it’s not a one-step process....
How: You can download the app directly from Microsoft Why Do You Care: Microsoft has based the new Edge on the same codebase as Google’s Chrome, using the open-source Chromium. This new browser promises more privacy, security, and modern browser features than the original Edge. While a pre-Chromium Edge browser has been available as a beta for the Mac since May of 2019, this marks the first new version that works across all major OSes (minus Linux, so far)....
