In this article, we’ll review several ways to cut out a shape in Illustrator. This tutorial was written using Adobe Illustrator CC 2020, but these instructions should work no matter which version of Illustrator you have, as long as you’re using vector elements and not a raster image. How to Use a Shape as a Cookie Cutter Imagine you have two shapes on the artboard in Illustrator–a rectangle and a circle....

You’ve been making sure your files are backed up to a cloud service or that your cherished photos are backed up to an external HDD. So, it’s no big deal…right? Even still, if your drive crashed, you’d potentially lose some files. Don’t panic, we’re here to help. There’s a good chance you can recover the files yourself, if the HDD isn’t physically damaged. How Do I Know if My HDD is Physically Damaged?...

Whether you need to update the BIOS or not is something I’ve written about previously and the basic premise of that article was not to update unless you really have a specific need to. So how do you go about figuring out if you need to update the BIOS on your computer? Well first you’ll need to figure out the current version of the BIOS. In this article, I’ll explain multiple ways you can determine the BIOS version....

For iPhone users, we’ve got an article on how to see the WiFi password on an iPhone too. We also created a short video on our YouTube channel where we go through the process, so check that out in case you don’t feel like reading a lot of text. Find The WiFi Password On a Pixel Phone If you’ve got a Google Pixel phone with Android 10, this is the easiest way possible to find your WiFi password....

One great place to start publishing work is on the website Medium.com. This site promotes both established and new writers. It can be just the jumpstart you need as a freelance writer. What you’ll need to learn is how to use Medium most efficiently to gain an audience. What Is Medium? Medium is a publishing platform for anyone to post their writing on any topic they wish. The site doesn’t run any ads, allowing for the most successful posts in their algorithm to be ones that dive deep on topics or provide a unique perspective....

With four different methods for inserting bullet points, you can use whichever works best for your spreadsheet. These allow you to create lists within cells or add a bullet point in each separate cell to make an easy-to-read list. Use a Keyboard Shortcut to Insert a Bullet This method is ideal if you want to create a bullet list within a single cell. You’ll use keyboard shortcuts to insert the list....

It’s not as easy as making a torch – which only requires a stick and charcoal – but it comes close. This is great, since you will need torches to make lanterns anyway. Let’s see how. Lanterns vs Torches You might have already guessed it, but lanterns are more expensive than torches. If you’re only looking for a source of light to keep the monsters at bay, the humble torch is more than good enough for your needs....

Maybe you want to enhance a table’s appearance by including a title row or improve its readability by spanning the column headers. You can do both of these things easily by merging cells in your Google Docs table. How to Merge Cells in Google Docs on the Web If you’re working in Google Docs on the web, merging table cells takes only a couple of steps. Keep in mind that you can only combine adjacent cells, but you can merge vertically or horizontally....

Why Rebooting Your Router is Important WiFi routers are critical in managing and directing internet traffic in your network. They connect multiple devices, manage data flow, and ensure smooth communication between your devices and the internet. However, routers can experience issues that affect performance. Common problems you can resolve by rebooting your router include: Rebooting the router may resolve these issues by: Clearing the cache: Frees up memory and removes outdated information....

Snapchat adds special Friend Emojis next to your best friends’ names. Follow the steps below to see all your Snapchat best friends. How Snapchat Categorizes People – Best Friends Snapchat categorizes people you often interact with as your Best Friends. You can have as many as eight best friends, all automatically curated by Snapchat. If you have a Snapchat+ subscription, you can manually make one person your best friend. Open your Snapchat Chat screen, tap the three-dot icon in the top-right corner, and select Manage Friendships....

The good news is that there’s a way to reset the VR headset if it does freeze and a way to factory reset the entire device if everything goes wrong. Note that factory resetting will remove all saved files from the device and restore it to its out-of-the-box state, but you won’t lose any purchases. Of course, you can always redownload games to your account. How to Soft Reset the Quest 2 For minor glitches and software problems, you don’t need to factory reset....

Exit and Relaunch Steam via the Steam App If the Steam app is responsive on your PC or Mac, you can exit it directly through the app before relaunching it. To do this, follow these steps. If you’re experiencing connectivity issues with Steam, you might want to toggle Offline Mode—select the Go Offline option in the Steam menu—before exiting the application. After restarting Steam, re-open the Steam menu and choose Go Online to reconnect to Steam’s online services....

Find the order you want to return and select Return or replace Item. You can find this option right next to the selected order. Find the return method section and choose the UPS Drop-off or UPS Pickup options. Press Submit to complete the return. Once you submit the return, you can see the Print and Label Instructions. This step is optional; you should click on that button only if you want to print the shipping label yourself....

A flickering LCD monitor is more than just an annoyance. It can cause eye strain, headaches, and a host of other ailments, especially if you spend a great deal of time in front of your computer. Luckily, there are some steps you can take to stop the flickering and avoid these problems. In this article, I’ll show you how to stop your LCD monitor from flickering. What Causes an LCD Monitor to Flicker Although your computer monitor may appear to be a still image when no one is using it, it is actually being updated constantly....

These days, the use of public computers is relatively rare in the Western world. Regardless, there’s a good chance that, at some point, you’ll be put in a position where you need to use a public computer. Maybe your phone is dead or stolen? Maybe you are in another country and have no coverage or WiFi access? At this point that hotel or internet cafe computer might look like a lifesaver....

If you want to use ChatGPT without providing your real phone number for verification, there are alternative methods you can try. In this article, we’ll explore different ways to use ChatGPT without needing your actual phone number. Why ChatGPT Requires Your Phone Number OpenAI ChatGPT requires users to provide their phone numbers for account verification. While some people may not want to share their private numbers, there are valid reasons behind this requirement....

You can pull the items for your dropdown list from another range of cells, or you can enter them directly. Learn how to do both, as well as how to modify an existing dropdown list. Create Manual Dropdown Lists in Google Sheets The fastest way to create a Google Sheets dropdown list is by listing the items inside the data validation settings. To do this: Select the cell where you want to create a dropdown list....

How to Get Started Using Spotify “Smart Shuffle” To use Spotify Smart Shuffle, you have two choices. Either open the Spotify playlist of choice, or go to your Liked songs. Then, follow the steps below: Note: These steps work on the Spotify app and the Spotify web player. How to Turn Off Spotify “Smart Shuffle” If you no longer want to listen to Spotify’s recommendations and you want to hear your playlist as it was originally, here’s how to turn off Smart Shuffle Spotify....

1. Adjust Video or Picture Settings on Your TV or Device This is going to sound a little silly, but do you accidentally have the sound muted and the brightness turned way down? Some TVs, especially old Plasma and modern OLED TVs let you turn off the screen and just keep the sound going. Whatever TV you own, just make sure the settings for the HDMI input or Smart TV app you’re using are at the right level....

Some other reasons you can’t get past the Steam captcha page are that your web browser cache is corrupted, your DNS cache is faulty, you’re using an incompatible VPN or proxy, and more. In this tutorial, we’ll take a look at all these reasons, starting with the most likely ones. Enter Your Steam Captcha Correctly When you face issues with the captcha on Steam, ensure you’re entering the captcha correctly....