Apps & Software.
Practical guides for popular apps, software, tools and everyday programs.
7 Free Online Tools for Colorizing Black-and-White Photos
Discover seven free online tools that can convert black-and-white photos to color, with notes on quality, ease of use, privacy, and best use cases.
How to Fix a Full Outlook Mailbox and Free Up Space
Learn what to do when your Outlook mailbox is full, including how to find what is using space, delete or archive messages, manage large attachments, and prevent the problem from coming back.
Removing a Picture Background in PowerPoint
Learn how to remove the background from an image in PowerPoint using the built-in Background Removal tool, plus how to refine the result when PowerPoint misses part of the subject.
4 Easy Ways to Add Captions to Images in Google Docs
Learn four practical ways to add captions to images in Google Docs, including workarounds for tables, drawings, text boxes, and inline text.
3 Reliable Ways to Fix Spell Check in Google Docs When It Stops Working
Learn three practical ways to fix spell check in Google Docs when misspellings are not being flagged, including browser settings, document language checks, and troubleshooting steps.
Flying Google Earth’s Hidden Flight Simulator: How to Use It
Learn how to open and control the Flight Simulator in Google Earth, including the keyboard shortcuts, plane choices, and basic controls you need to start flying.
Setting Up and Using Chrome Remote Desktop on Windows 11
Learn how to install, configure, and use Google Chrome Remote Desktop on Windows 11 for secure remote access to your PC from another device.
Virtual Machine Showdown: Performance, Features, and the Best Uses for Each
Compare popular virtual machines by speed, features, and ideal use cases so you can choose the right VM platform for Windows, Linux, testing, gaming, and development.
5 Ways to Fix HP Support Assistant When It Won’t Install
Learn why HP Support Assistant may fail to install and try five practical fixes, from removing old versions to checking Windows services and permissions.
Fixing Format Painter in Microsoft Office When It Stops Working
Learn why Format Painter may stop working in Microsoft Office and follow practical fixes for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to get it working again.
Why the Microsoft Teams Banner Sparked So Much Backlash
Learn why the Microsoft Teams banner caused frustration, what users thought it meant, and how Microsoft’s branding and messaging choices fueled the reaction.
How to Change the Functions Shown in the Excel Status Bar
Learn how to customize the Excel status bar so you can show useful calculations like average, count, and sum, and choose the tools that appear at the bottom of your workbook window.