If you want to watch movies and videos on your Nintendo 2DS / 3DS, there are a few things to consider. We'll show you how it's done. Watch films and videos on the Nintendo 2DS / 3DS Note: Only videos that are no longer than 10 minutes can be played on a Nintendo 2DS / 3DS. Download the free 3DS Video tool...

This practical tip explains how the DirectShow filters work under Windows This is how DirectShow filters work The DirectShow Filters are responsible for processing and playing video and audio files under Windows. From various sources such as the local hard drive, the Internet or an inserted DVD, the media data is sent to a filter system that passes the data on to the appropriate software such as video players...

In this practical tip we will show you how to import a DVD into iMovie. iMovie: Import DVD In order to import a DVD into iMovie, you need a conversion program such as the iSkysoft Video Converter. Alternatively, you can also use Squared 5. For editing in iMovie, it is best to convert the DVD to MOV format using the Apple InterMediate Codec...

Many old films are still recorded in 4: 3 format. With the VLC player, the video format can be adapted to current monitors. We show you how it works. Change the video format of the current film in VLC The VLC player adapts the picture format perfectly for each video. For best results, crop the film and adjust the aspect ratio...

Many want to set up WebDAV via FileZilla, but is that possible? Here you will find all information about the WebDAV protocol. FileZilla: Set up WebDAV access Unfortunately, FileZilla does not support the WebDAV protocol. Support for WebDAV is not planned by the developers. The client only supports the FTP and SFTP protocol...

If you want to use FTP but don't want to install an FTP client right away, Internet Explorer is also suitable. This allows you to view the files on your server and download them. You can also quickly connect to Windows Explorer. Establish an FTP connection in Internet Explorer To connect to an FTP server, first open Internet Explorer: Enter the keyword "ftp" in the address bar and then the characters ": //"...

DNS error NW-31250-1 is currently plaguing numerous PS4 players. We'll explain what you need to do to fix it. DNS error NW-31250-1: restart download For some players it just helps to restart the aborted download. Go to the "Messages" in the PS4 start menu. There you go to the "Downloads"...

If you don't want to leave the full bandwidth to jDownloader, you can limit the download speed. Our instructions explain exactly how this works. Limit download rate in jDownloader As usual, insert the container in "jDownloader" that you want to download. In the lower right corner you will find three boxes: "Max...

You can also easily access the XAMPP test server of a PC in the local network. We'll show you how it's done. Access XAMPP from your IP address With the IP address of the PC on which XAMPP is installed, you can access the local server in the network. Click "Start" and look for "cmd"...

Ubuntu, like Windows, also comes with an integrated screenshot function. You can take the perfect screenshot with various key combinations. Screenshot quick and easy with Ubuntu on-board resources One button is enough to photograph the entire screen and save the image. Press the "Print" button...

A PSN connection is required for many PS3 functions. We will show you what you can do if registration is not possible. Playstation Network login fails - you can do that Check if your PS3 is actually connected to the Internet or if there are problems with your network. Test whether you can access the Internet with other devices...

If you are bothered by an old Skype name, you can delete this login name. We'll show you how it's done. Skype: Delete login name from the list First exit Skype. Make sure that the program is completely closed and not just minimized in the taskbar. Press "Windows" and "R" on your keyboard at the same time, so that the "Run" command opens...

If your Skype message has not yet been delivered, there can be several reasons. Most of the time, the "problem" is solved very quickly. Send Skype messages that have not yet been delivered You can recognize an undelivered message by the small loading circle next to your text. However, only one thing helps: Just wait until the other person goes online...

If you are not satisfied with the well-known telephone messenger team peak, we will show you the best alternatives here. They also score with great functions such as video calls or calls to landlines. Skype: The classic among telephone applications Skype is probably the most common phone messenger. With the tool you can, for example, call other Skype users free of charge or call telephone and cell phone numbers for a small fee...

If Dropbox Portable has connection errors, this is mostly due to the program itself. We will show you how to solve the problem yourself. Dropbox Portable: Reasons for the connection failure The Dropbox Portable AHK tool is not developed by Dropbox, but by Nionsoftware. The two companies do not work together...

If the film or music should automatically pause when the VLC player is minimized, there is also a suitable setting for this. Our practical tips guide shows you where to set the break. VLC player: pause playback when minimized Open the VLC player and select "Settings" from the "Tools" menu...

In this practical tip, we present the best shortcuts for the VLC media player. The best shortcuts for VLC media players Shortcuts make it easier for you to operate the VLC media player. The most important key combinations can be found here: With the key combination Ctrl + O you will automatically get to the "Open file" window...

If you don't see the VLC media player in the language you want, you can easily change it. We'll show you where to find the setting you need. Change the language settings of the VLC media player Start the VLC player and click on "Tools" and then on "Settings". The language directly controls the first button of the settings (see screenshot)...

A history of the most recently played videos is saved in the VLC player. We will show you how to delete the history or alternatively completely deactivate it. VLC player: delete video history once Open the VLC player and select the menu item "Media" at the top left. If you click on the "Open recently opened media" item, your history appears...

The VLC media player includes a feature that allows you to remove logos. In this article we explain which settings you have to make. How to remove a logo with the VLC player First, open the video in the VLC media player. Then click on the "Tools"> "Effects and Filters" tab (shortcut [Ctrl] + [E])...

With Apple's Quick Time Player, you can rotate the image 90 or 180 degrees. However, the function is quite well hidden. We'll show you how to activate the feature anyway. Rotate the picture in the Quick Time Player - how it works To be able to shoot videos, you need the paid Quick Time Player Pro for Windows or MacOS...

To change the download folder of the Freemake Video Downloader, you only have to make a small change in the settings. We show you how it works. Change download folder with Freemake Video Downloader To be able to individually determine where you can save your music after downloading, you have to make the following settings for the Freemake Video Downloader: Open the program and click on the blue background behind "Save in" at the top (see picture)...

With screencasts, you can easily create videos with tips and instructions for your audience. We have also summarized some tips for you that will help you create a successful screencast. You should keep this in mind when creating a screencast Anyone can easily create a screencast with useful tips. Here are some things to keep in mind...

You cannot play video files in DVR format with conventional players. The DVR file (Digital Video Recorder) mostly comes directly from the recording device. We show you which video player you can use to view the recording. How to play DVR files DVR files can easily be played with the AVS media player...

If Avast keeps blocking a harmless application, you should add an exception to this file. We'll show you how. Avast: Add exception for blocked application Open Avast and select "Settings" at the bottom left of the window. Then select the "AntiVirus" category and scroll down a bit...

If Apple Mobile Device could not be started, this may be due to iTunes or your Apple device. To ensure that you no longer receive the error message, follow our suggested solutions. Apple Mobile Device could not be started - you can do that First, close iTunes and disconnect your Apple device from your computer...

If your Nvidia graphics card shows the "Code 43" error in Device Manager, it can only be used to a very limited extent. In this practical tip, we explain what the error means and how you can fix it. Solutions to Error 43 on Nvidia graphics cards Error Code 43 in Device Manager indicates that a connected device was causing problems and was therefore stopped by Windows...

ITunes crashes as soon as you connect your iPhone, there can be several reasons. We'll show you how to solve the problem. iTunes crashes - software update First disconnect the USB connection between iPhone and PC so that there are no further complications. Then you should check your iTunes version for updates...

Thanks to Virtualbox, you can simulate all operating systems on your computer. If you get the "Error in supr3hardenedwinrespawn" error, you can often fix it with just a few clicks. In this practical tip, we will tell you how to do this. Virtualbox: Error in supr3hardenedwinrespawn - what to do...

With the Google Chrome Remote Desktop there are always error messages with the access service. This practical tip shows you how to fix the problems. Fix access service error in Chrome Remote Desktop Before installing the host service, start the Windows command prompt as an administrator. To do this, right-click on the program and select "Run as administrator"...

If the Technic Launcher doesn't start, there can be several reasons. We'll show you what to do. Starting problems with the Technic Launcher - you can do that First try to reinstall Java or update it if necessary. The problem is often due to a faulty or outdated Java version. The Technic Launcher may be blocked by the antivirus or Windows Firewall...

If the Hamachi error 1053 "Engine connection could not be established", the tunneling service of the program could not start. We'll show you how to solve the problem. Hamachi Error 1053: Unable to connect to Engine Press the [Windows] and [R] keys simultaneously so that the "Execute" command opens...

If you have made an incorrect entry in OpenOffice Calc, Error 502 appears. We will show you how to solve the error. Error 502 in OpenOffice The message only appears if you yourself made a mistake in your calculation. Check your invoice for typing errors or mathematical errors. If an equation cannot be solved mathematically, Error 502 also appears...

If you want to check a DVD for errors without looking at them completely, you need the right software. We show you what and how it works. Check DVD for errors using software Download and install the free CDCheck tool. The installation must be carried out in compatibility mode for Windows XP. Once you have started the program, select the CD on the left and click on the "Check" button at the top...

The error message AppHangB1 says little about the cause. In this practical tip, we give you tips on troubleshooting. AppHangB1 error: problems with graphics card The error message often occurs during games. There is often a problem with the graphics card. Make sure you have the latest graphics card driver installed...

In the event of problems and crashes with the graphics card, the Nvidia Error Code 3 is often output. A common reason for this is outdated drivers on your computer. Here we show you what this error code says and how you can fix it. Troubleshooting: Fix Nvidia's Error Code 3 This error often causes the graphics card driver to crash...

You can quickly fix the error message "iTunes Libary.itl is protected" yourself. We'll show you how it's done. "ITunes Libary.itl is Protected" Error Message The message appears when two programs access iTunes data at the same time. This is usually the case if you have started a program for managing your iPhone, iPad or iPod in parallel with iTunes...

This guide shows you how to fix error code 2738 in Skype. Fix Skype error: Error Code 2738 The exact wording of the error message is: "The installer has encounters an unexpected error installing this package. This may indicate a problem with this package. The error code is 2738." Press the Windows key and "R" at the same time so that the "Run" command opens...

ITunes error -50 occurs when downloading purchased content from the iTunes Store. We'll show you how to fix it. iTunes Error -50: Troubleshooting If you get the error "There was an error loading your purchased music. An unknown error occurred (-50)." displayed, no connection to the download servers can be established...

If you experience Photoshop error 16, you will be prompted to reinstall it. We'll show you how to fix the problem without reinstalling it. Photoshop error 16 - what does it mean? Error 16 in Photoshop also prompts you to reinstall at the same time. The problem behind it arose when installing Photoshop: it had problems with the file permissions, so that the program could no longer access the configuration file afterwards...

With OpenOffice you can quickly and easily create document templates for letters and other commonly used files. We explain how this works in this tip. How to use a document as a template Create a document in OpenOffice as usual - for example a letter. Choose File> Document Template> Save. Now you only have to enter a name for your template and confirm with "Save"...

In LaTex you can write individual Greek letters, Greek text sections and even complete documents in the Greek alphabet. Different conventions apply to variables in formulas, physical units and body text. We'll show you how to write Greek. Write Greek letters in LaTeX In itself, inserting Greek letters in LaTeX documents is not difficult...

In LaTeX you can write fractions in math mode in the body text and of course in equations of the math environment. Nested breaks are also possible without any problems. We'll show you how to create breaks in LaTex. How to write fractions in LaTeX LaTeX is ideal for writing mathematical formulas. Fractions in the body text and in the math environment, as shown in the illustration, can be created with simple commands and nested as long as you like...

Do you want to create a table of contents and an outline for a LaTeX? In this practical tip, we show you how to proceed: How to get the table of contents and structure in LaTeX If you want to create a table of contents and an outline in the TeX software package LaTeX, you need to know a few commands for the different document classes...

When it comes to mathematical representations, you can also use LaTeX to enter an infinity character. We'll show you which command to use. Insert infinity characters in LaTeX You can enter the infinity or infinity symbol using the math mode in LaTeX: Mathematics mode allows you to enter certain commands that are important in connection with mathematical representations...

In LaTeX you can insert an arrow into text or mathematical equations in just a few simple steps. In this practical tip, we show you which commands you have to use. Insert arrows in LaTeX - how it works You don't have to install an extra library to use the arrow symbols. The arrows included in the standard installation are almost always sufficient: The only requirement is that the commands must always be executed in the math environment...

In LaTeX you can enter a root with little effort. In this practical tip, we show you which commands you need for this. LaTeX: Enter the root - how it works You can create a root with just one command in math mode: In the screenshot you can see how you can generate the Nth root and a simple square root...

You can also have a bibliography created in OpenOffice. All you need to do is format your document correctly. This guide shows you how to do this and how to add the formatting quickly afterwards. Open Office: Create bibliography entries Before you can create a literature directory, you have to create links in your text: Click with the mouse on the point in the text where you quote a work or refer to a book...

A symbol directory can be easily created in the LaTeX word processor. In this practical tip, we will show you exactly how this works. Create a symbol directory in LaTeX - so it'll work With the command "\ usepackage {listofsymbols} the symbol directory is loaded in the program. You define the individual symbols as such with the command "\ newsym [Text] {Symbol}...

In this practical tip, we will show you how to insert a non-breaking space in LibreOffice. LibreOffice: insert non-breaking space A non-breaking space prevents a space between two words at the end of a line from becoming a line break. The easiest way to insert the protected space in LibreOffice is to use the key combination Ctrl + Shift + Space...

In this practical tips guide, we explain how to install LibreOffice Portable on your external data medium. We also introduce the individual programs to you and examine their advantages. Install LibreOffice Portable Download the LibreOffice Portable software from Chip and start the executable. Select your preferred installation language and then follow the installation instructions...

This practical tip shows you how to remove a hyperlink under LibreOffice. How to delete a hyperlink in LibreOffice Select the hyperlink in your LibreOffice document. Right click on it and choose "Remove Hyperlink". Insert new hyperlink in LibreOffice If you want to insert a new hyperlink instead of the old link, right-click on the link...

The creation of form letters is particularly easy under LibreOffice (via assistant). We will show you the exact procedure. LibreOffice: Create mail merge - Instructions Click on the "Tools" category in the menu bar at the top and select the "Mail Merge Assistant". On the left side you can now click through the eight steps...

You can insert the root symbol in LibreOffice in various ways. We present two of them in this practical tip. Insert root characters in LibreOffice Both of these ways lead to the goal, but LibreOffice displays the root characters differently. Therefore, it is best to try both ways: Click on "Insert" at the top of the menu bar and select the "OLE object" option under the "Object" category...

This practical tip shows you how to move a table in LibreOffice. Moving a table in LibreOffice in five steps Unlike Microsoft Office, in LibreOffice you don't just move a table by clicking on it and dragging it to another place in the document. To place the table differently, follow these steps: Open the file in which you want to move the table and tap on the table...

If you want to make the changes visible in your text, you can cross out individual sections in LibreOffice. We show you how to do this. Cross out text in LibreOffice - how it works Start LibreOffice and open the desired document. Select the text you want to cross out here. Then right-click on your marker to open the context menu...

In LibreOffice you can edit your pictures in different ways. This practical tip shows you how to make your photos transparent. Make images transparent in LibreOffice If you have not yet inserted the image into LibreOffice, you can do so via the "Insert" category under "Image". Click on the desired picture in LibreOffice...

To be able to write fractions in LibreOffice, you have to use the formula function. We'll show you where to find them and how to insert a fraction. LibreOffice: Insert fractions using the formula function Click on "Insert" at the top of the menu bar and select the "Formula" option under the "Object" category...

If you have inserted a hyperlink in LibreOffice, you can also edit it later. We'll show you how. LibreOffice: edit hyperlink afterwards If you have not yet inserted a hyperlink in your document, you can access the function directly via "Insert" and "Hyperlink". Then do the following: Right-click on the hyperlink and select "Edit Hyperlink" from the context menu...

With LibreOffice you can easily create business cards and save yourself the hassle of formatting the document. You can read exactly how it works in this practical tip. Create business cards in LibreOffice In LibreOffice you can create your own business cards with just a few clicks and save yourself an expensive print job for a company...

In this practical tip, we explain step by step how to link text fields in OpenOffice. OpenOffice Writer: How to link text fields In the OpenOffice Writer, go to "Insert" in the menu bar and then to "Area". In the new dialog, click on "Insert" and enter your desired text...

With LibreOffice you can create your own labels and use them, for example, as address labels for letters. In this practical tip, we will show you how this works. Create labels in LibreOffice Labels can be useful in many situations. With LibreOffice you can create the cards in sheets: In LibreOffice, select "File"> "New"> "Labels" from the menu bar at the top...

This practical tip shows you how quickly and easily you activate the guide lines in the OpenOffice Writer. Activate guidelines in the OpenOffice word processor Start the Writer from Open Office and open a new document. Switch to "Settings" using the "Tools" button. Select "Raster" under "OpenOffice...

Inserted objects can be aligned in LibreOffice Draw and Impress - right-aligned, below or centrally above. We explain how to put objects in the right position. LibreOffice tip: Align objects correctly Add the "Line and Fill" toolbar to your menu bar via "View"> "Toolbars"...

With the free OpenOffice you can easily create a vacation plan. In this practical tip, you can read which of the office programs is the easiest to create a clear holiday planner. Create a vacation plan for small businesses with OpenOffice Calc Calc, the counterpart to Microsoft Excel, is particularly suitable for creating a vacation plan with OpenOffice...

White background color can be boring for certain documents. This practical tip shows you how to change the page color in Open Office. Change page color in OpenOffice Click on "Tools" in the OpenOffice menu bar. Select "Settings" at the bottom of the menu. In the "Options" window on the left in the "OpenOffice" area, click on "Appearance"...

This practical tip shows you how to insert a header or footer in LibreOffice. Insert header and footer in LibreOffice Follow these steps to insert a header or footer in LibreOffice: Open the "Insert" menu in the top bar. Now choose between "Header" and "Footer". Click on "Standard"...

In OpenOffice you can insert initials into your document in a few simple steps. And this is how it works: Insert initials in OpenOffice texts In the OpenOffice document, click on "Format" in the menu bar at the top and select the "Paragraph" entry. In the pop-up window, select the "Initials" tab in the top left...

In OpenOffice you can save not only the entire document, but also individual pages. We'll show you how. Save only individual pages in OpenOffice Unfortunately, there is no direct option for saving individual pages in OpenOffice. If you want to save the document as a PDF, it will work anyway. The function can be found under "File" and "Export as PDF"...

It often happens in OpenOffice that individual pages cannot be deleted. We will show you how to proceed. OpenOffice: delete individual pages Mark the complete content of the page with the mouse and press the [Delete] key. Under normal circumstances, the page will now be deleted. If this is not the case, there may still be content on the page that you cannot see...

Macros are very popular when it comes to automating program sequences. In this article you will learn how to create macros in the spreadsheet OpenOffice Calc. OpenOffice Calc: the macro recorder "OpenOffice" is a free and equal alternative to Microsoft Office. Similar to Excel, you can also create OpenOffice Calc macros in the spreadsheet...

If TeamViewer does not connect, there can be several reasons. Read this practical tip for the solution to connection problems. TeamViewer does not connect - you can do that First check whether the software is correctly installed and started on both Windows PCs. TeamViewer may be blocked by the firewall...

In this practical tip we will show you how you can convert an AutoCAD file into a PDF file. Convert AutoCAD file to PDF "AutoCAD" is a vector-oriented drawing program from "Autodesk" with which you can create technical drawings and constructions. Your finished AutoCAD drawing is finally saved in the "...

By converting your batch file into an EXE file, you can add even more information to your project - for example, an icon or the product version. In this practical tip, we will show you which program makes it easy. Convert batch file to EXE Download the "Bat to Exe Converter". Unzip the file after downloading...

Comments can be easily imported or exported in Adobe Acrobat. Find out how to do this in this practical tip. Export comments to Adobe Acrobat - so it'll work Below we show you how to export comments in Adobe Acrobat. Select the comments to be exported in the comment list on the right. Click on the options icon (see picture) in the top right corner and select "Export selected to data file"...

If you want to watch YouTube videos on PlayStation 3, you need the YouTube app. We'll show you how to stream video like this. PlayStation 3: Install YouTube app Start the PS3 and switch to the "TV / Video Services" category in the main menu. Select the top item and you will find all available PS3 video apps here...

Blender is the most powerful freeware for creating your own animations and chic 3D objects. In our tutorial we show how you can easily create small objects in Blender and animate them using keyframes. Creating 3D models in Blender - the first steps Before you can create your own models, you have to understand the structure of a 3D model: Each model consists of corner points, so-called vertex points...

With the following three tools you can edit and edit your YouTube videos comfortably on your PC. The all-in-one solution: Free Studio With Free Studio you get an extensive collection of tools for editing YouTube videos. In the "Editors" area you have various options to edit your video. With the "Free Video Editor" you can, for example, cut videos very easily...

If you would like to gamble on the PS4 (like the PS3) via the social community platform "Playstation Home", we explain in this article whether and how to do it. Playstation Home for PS4 - not yet available Playstation Home the Free-2-Play platform of the PS3 has not yet been imported to the PS4...

You can create a vacation notice at T-Online with just a few clicks. With the Out of Office Assistant, you can inform your contacts if you cannot access your emails for a few days. Open the vacation notice menu Open the T-Online website and log in with your email address. Click on "Menu" on the left and select "Settings"...

With mathematical formulas, you cannot avoid superscript numbers in OpenOffice. In this practical tip, we explain how to increase the numbers. With a key combination: Increase numbers in OpenOffice The fastest way to set individual numbers in OpenOffice is with a key combination: Select the characters you want to superscript...

Unfortunately, you cannot limit the download speed directly under Opera. Here we explain how you can restrict the data flow with the "NetLimiter" and leave it to other programs from the Internet. Limit downloads in the Opera browser Download the "NetLimiter" and install the program on your PC...

If a download on your computer is interrupted again and again, this may be due to the computer, the software or your internet connection. We'll show you how to solve common problems with aborting downloads. Diagnostics: Downloads keep aborting Website: First, check if the problem is with the website...

If you no longer receive notification of an incoming message in Skype, this practical tip will help you find possible causes of the problem. We will show you the necessary settings in the free messenger so that you will be notified again. Why Skype doesn't show notifications The solution differs depending on whether you generally receive no Skype notifications or only for individual chats...

With a master password, you protect Thunderbird from unauthorized access by others. This practical tip shows you how to remove the password. Delete master password via Thunderbird settings Open Thunderbird on your PC. Then click on the icon with the three horizontal lines at the top right and select the "Settings" option...

Comet Arcade is an adware that displays advertisements in your browser. This practical tip shows you how to remove them. Remove Comet Arcade using Malewarebystes Anti-Maleware You can easily remove Comecat Aracde using the Malewarebytes Anti-Maleware program. To do this, proceed as follows: First download and install the Malewarebytes Anti-Maleware program from our website...

In this practical tip, we explain how Steam works. On Steam you can buy, download and play various games directly afterwards. This tip also tells you what Steam can do and how the program works. Steam: how does the gaming distribution platform work? You can purchase a wide variety of games via Steam...

With the help of an intelligent tool, you can easily transfer the contacts from your Blackberry to Samsung. We'll show you exactly how. How it works: Transfer contacts from Blackberry to Samsung Samsung has provided a tool to help transfer the data: For security, you should first make a backup of your backberry...

Samsung's SideSync function is very useful for displaying your mobile phone display on a PC. Here you can find out whether there are alternatives to Samsung's own program for smartphone remote control. There are these alternatives to Samsung SideSync By the way, since the update to "SideSync 3...

This guide shows how you can control multiple computers with just one mouse using a simple tool Here's how it works: Control multiple computers with just one mouse Thanks to the free "ShareMouse" tool, several computers can be operated with just one mouse: Download the tool and unzip the archive...

If Samsung's Dropbox campaign for 48 GB of free storage expires, there are a few things to consider. We show you what costs you can expect from Dropbox and what storage alternatives you have. Dropbox: 48 GB action from Samsung expires Many users of a Samsung Galaxy smartphone have accepted the Dropbox offer and expanded their Dropbox storage by 48 gigabytes (GB)...

If Windows no longer recognizes your smartphone, you will have to reinstall the driver in many cases. We show you exactly how this works in this manual. How to reinstall the smartphone driver Press the [Windows] and [R] keys simultaneously so that the "Execute" command opens. Enter "devmgmt...

If a black screen appears when accessing another computer via TeamViewer, this can have several reasons. In this practical tip we will show you what you can do about it. You can do that: Black screen on TeamViewer under Windows The black screen indicates that the TeamViewer service is not running properly...

This practical tip shows you how to insert subtitles in videos. Videos: insert subtitles First of all, you need the subtitle file suitable for your video, which is usually kept in SRT, SUB or IDX format. If you do not have the correct file on your PC, you can search for it on the website opensubtitles...

If you use Oracle's Virtualbox and your hard disk space is not sufficient, you can add a second hard disk. In our step-by-step instructions, we will show you exactly how this works. Set up a second hard drive - you have to do that First, create a new virtual machine in Oracle's Virtualbox. Mark your virtual machine and select the "Change" button at the top...

In this article we will show you how to completely uninstall Virtualbox. In order to uninstall Virtualbox together with the installed drivers, you still have to do a little yourself. We help you to throw Virtualbox completely off your system under Windows and Linux. Completely uninstall Virtualbox on Windows To completely uninstall Windows Virtualbox, you must first uninstall the main program and then all drivers...

Hyper-V vs. Virtualbox - using both programs, you can quickly create a virtualization on your system. We compare both systems in this practical tip for you. Hyper-V: An overview of the virtualization tool Functions: This Windows on-board tool lets you quickly and easily create and manage a system virtualization...

With the media manager Nero Media Home you can manage your media data in one program. This guide shows you how to best set up the manager. Installation of Nero Media Home Download Nero Media Home. Nero Media Home is available for free download from CHIP Online. It may take a little longer to extract the file...

If you bought a game on Steam and it was already plugged in, you can simply reinstall it if you have any problems. We show you step by step how to do this. Reinstall games in Steam Start Steam, go to the library above, and search for the game you want there. Right-click on it and select the "Delete Local Files" option...

In this practical tip, we describe how you set Vivaldi as the default browser. Vivaldi: Set the program as the default browser Open the Vivaldi browser and click on the "V" symbol in the top left corner. Then select "Tools" in the open menu and decide on "Settings". At this point, click on the "General" tab and then in the "Start" area on the "Set as default" button...

You can also set up a new Windows Phone without a Microsoft account. However, this affects the range of functions. We show you how to put your Windows Phone into operation without a Microsoft account. Windows Phone: Setup without a Microsoft account If you want to set up your Windows Phone without a Microsoft account, the configuration is largely identical...

In this practical tip, we will show you how to activate line breaks in Visual Studio. Activate line breaks - how it works With smaller screens in particular, we recommend that you activate the line break in Visual Studio so that the written code is easier to read. We will show you how to do this here...

If you listen to a lot of music with Windows Media Player, you will inevitably face Microsoft DRM. In this practical tip we explain what is behind the term. The management of digital rights - that's Microsoft DRM DRM is the abbreviation for "Digital Rights Management" and means in German: digital rights management...

This practical tip shows you how to reset Internet Explorer to its default settings. Reset Internet Explorer to factory settings In Internet Explorer, click the small gear icon in the top right to open the settings. Select "Internet Options" here and follow the "Advanced" tab. Scroll down to the "Reset Internet Explorer Settings" item...

If you find the Tuvaro search engine on the start page of your browser, you can simply remove it. Our instructions show the exact procedure. Step 1: Remove Tuvaro from Windows Tuvaro not only changes the start page of your browser, but also the search engine. Other changes are not excluded, but usually also quite harmless...

If you have caught the Ashampoo Toolbar, you can remove it immediately. We'll show you how it's done. Remove Ashampoo Toolbar Open the Control Panel and click on "Uninstall a program" under the "Programs" category. Now search for the "Ashampoo Toolbar" in the list of installed programs...

Kindle ebooks can also be given away at very short notice. Whether for a birthday or on a holiday - with the digital book you have a good gift for ebook owners. Giving away Kindle ebooks: Not yet possible in Germany Unfortunately, it is not possible in Germany to give away Kindle ebooks directly. Only in the American Kindle store is there the option of giving ebooks directly to other Amazon members...

After installing Crashplan you have to make various settings. Only then can you start the backup. We will guide you through the crash plan settings. First settings for your crash plan backup If you have successfully installed the "Crashplan" data backup software, you should take a look at the settings to protect your data: First switch to "Settings" and then to the "General" tab...

Acronis True Image is one of the best backup software, but at a price from around 50 euros upwards it is not cheap. In this practical tip, we present alternative backup tools with a similar range of functions. Aomei Backupper - convenient data backup of the hard disk The basic version of the "Aomei Backupper" is free of charge and therefore comes with solid equipment...

If a serious error has occurred on your Chromebook, you can reset it to the factory settings. We show you how to do this. Chromebook: restore factory settings Restart the Chromebook and simultaneously press the [Ctrl] + [Shift] + [Alt] + [R] keys when the login screen appears. If you click the "Restart" button, the Chromebook starts up in recovery mode...

Many Steam users wonder whether they can withdraw the Steam balance. Steam credit can accumulate, for example, through sales on the account. Therefore, quite a large sum can accumulate. Cash out Steam credits - is that possible? Steam's credit cannot be withdrawn. For example, you cannot make a transfer or have the money withdrawn via PayPal...

You can also change your secret question later on Steam. We'll show you how. Change Seam secret question in the settings Open Steam on your computer. Click on the "Steam" tab and select "Settings". Click on "General" in the bar. Under your account information you will find the option "Change password or secret question ...

If you have forgotten the access data for your Steam account, you do not have to despair. We'll show you what you can do instead. How to get new Steam credentials Open the stream application on your computer. When logging in, you must click on "Forgot login information" and "Retrieve the old account"...

If error 105 occurs in Steam, the Internet connection to the Steam servers is faulty. We'll show you how to fix the problem. Solve error 105 in Steam - so it'll work First restart your computer. Small errors in the cache of Steam and Windows are thus deleted. In some cases this solves the problem...

If you are bothered by the back function of the back button in Google Chrome, you can deactivate it with an extension. We'll show you how. Disable back button for previous page in Chrome - Here's how Download "BackStop" from the Google Web Store by clicking on "Add to Chrome" in the top right corner of the page...

If you have installed a professional PDF program, it is worth deactivating the PDF viewer in Chrome. We'll show you how it's done. Chrome: Disable built-in PDF viewer First, open a new tab as usual. Enter "chrome: plugins" in the address line above and confirm your entry with the [Enter] key...

In this guide, we'll show you how to enable smooth scrolling in Chrome. Chrome: Enable smooth scrolling The free add-on "Chromium Wheel Smooth Scroller" is best suited for smooth scrolling in Chrome. After installing the extension, you will find the add-on icon in the top right-hand corner...

Google Chrome’s autofill feature can come in handy - and luckily, if you want to completely erase the data, it only takes a few steps. Delete personal data for Autofill - this is how you proceed By default, the autofill function is activated in the Google Chrome browser. If you not only want to deactivate this function, but want to completely delete the data, proceed as follows: Open the Chrome browser and click on the small icon with the three dashes in the top right. ...

When YouTube videos jerky, watching them is often an annoying ordeal. This practical tip shows you how to fix the problem in Chrome. Prevent jerking on YouTube videos in Chrome First, make sure that YouTube videos jerky only in Chrome. If the problem also occurs in other browsers, this may be due to the hardware of your PC, a full hard drive or other general sources of error that are not Chrome-specific...

The Chrome browser also saves your internet history. So that it does not save a history, you have to make some changes - we will show you which ones. Do not create a history through incognito mode The Google Chrome browser only saves no history in incognito mode. Because no visited pages are recorded even while surfing...

If you want to use your own sounds and sounds in Skype, we will show you how to do it here. Set .wav files in Skype for your own tones and sounds You can use your own sounds in Skype - but only in .wav format. A suitable converter is the Free Audio Converter. Click "Actions" in Skype and then select "Options ...

This article shows you how to hide contacts in Skype. Hide contacts in Skype In order to hide your contacts and not to reveal them to your other friends, you have to make a small change in your profile: To do this, open "Skype" and click on "Skype" in the top left of the Skype menu bar...

This guide shows you how to create a group video chat in Skype. Skype: Set up video chat for a group Start Skype and log in with your access data. Above the field in which you can search for people, click on the "group icon" (see screenshot). Now add the desired contacts to the group chat. Now press "Video Call" to start the group video chat...

In this short practical tip, we will show you how you can change your Skype username. How to change your Skype username With the free software "Skype" you can easily communicate over the Internet and see your conversation partner live. To change your username to Skype: Open the "Skype" program...

If Skype automatically logs out again, you should change your password for security reasons. In this practical tip, we have extensive tips for you on what you can do about it. Skype automatically logs out - fix errors For security reasons, you should change your password as your account may have been hacked...

This guide shows you what you can do if Skype contacts are no longer added. Contacts cannot be added on Skype - you can Note: This practical tip is based on Skype 7.1.0 under Windows 7. First open Internet Explorer and click on "File" at the top. Make sure that the check mark is not set under "Offline mode"...

If you have forgotten your Skype username, you can usually no longer access your user account. In this practical tip, we will show you how to get your Skype username back. Skype: Find out username Skype is a free Voice-over-IP software (VoIP) that you can use to transfer messages and data or to make calls for free...

As of Google Chrome 35, you can no longer easily install some extensions, such as the YouTube unblocker, because such add-ons are blocked. We show you here how you can outsmart the Chrome browser and thus add extensions that are not part of the Chrome Web Store. Google Chrome - Find out the path of the blocked browser add-on First, you need to find out where the blocked extension is on your computer...

This guide shows you what you can do if Skype doesn't start. Skype doesn't start: You can do that If Skype doesn't start on your PC, you should try reinstalling it first. To do this, open the Control Panel and click on "Uninstall a program". Then select Skype from the list and remove the tool from your PC...

If you want to use Skype to write or make calls to several people at the same time, you can start a group chat. We show you how it works. Start group chat in Skype Click on "Contacts" at the top of the menu bar and then select the "New Group Conversation" option. You can now add all of your friends...

If you click the red "X" in Skype, the messenger is not yet closed. In this article, we explain how to end it completely. End Skype correctly - so go ahead If you close Skype via the red "X" or via "Skype"> "Close", the messenger will only be minimized. You can call it up from the taskbar at any time and stay online...

If you chat a lot via Skype, it can be very time-consuming, for example, if you have to search a chat for a specific term. We will explain how this works best. Search Skype chat logs efficiently Are you looking for all the conversations you had with a specific person or are you looking for a term that came up during a chat...

In Skype it is possible to hide individual chats. We'll show you exactly how this works. Hide Skype Chat - Instructions Hide Skype chats is unfortunately only possible in the Windows version. Mac users have to do without this feature: Start Skype and log in. Go to the "Conversations" tab in the left bar...

If you want to delete the history in Adobe Reader, you will not find a suitable function in the program itself. In this guide, we show you how to proceed instead. Clear history in Adobe Reader Simultaneously press the [Windows] and [R] keys to open the "Execute" command. Enter "regedit" here and confirm with "OK"...

This article shows you how to create a header for your PDF document. It works online and via software. Insert online header in PDF With the online tool Online2PDF you can easily insert a header: Upload PDF, create header, download - done. Software: Create a header for your PDF document First you need to download and install the free PDF-XChange Viewer...

In this practical tip, we explain how you can insert a footer in a PDF document. Insert footer in PDF document The easiest way to do this is with the online tool Online2PDF: upload, insert the desired footer, download - done. Insert footer into PDF document using software You can also insert a footer into your PDF document using software: Download the PDF-XChange Viewer and start it...

Do you have a huge PDF file, but only need individual pages from it? Then it makes sense to save these passages separately. You can find out exactly how this works in this article. Extract individual PDF pages - Here's how The best way to extract individual PDF pages is with the free program "PDFsam"...

Changing the font size of a PDF file is still possible afterwards. However, you have to use special software for this. Change font size of a PDF: With this software it works To edit PDF files and change the font size, you have to use Adobe Acrobat. Incidentally, it is much cheaper with Soda PDF, which also contains this feature...

If you want to extract individual pages from a PDF document, you will quickly reach your limits with a pure PDF reader. But of course there is also a solution in this case. Break PDF documents into individual pages With "Adolix Split and Merge PDF" you can easily split your PDF documents into individual pages: After you have installed the "Adolix Split and Merge PDF" program, first go to the "Decompose PDFs" tab...

With Adobe Acrobat you can create an index for your PDF documents. This will help you find specific positions in large documents more quickly. Create an index for PDFs with Adobe Open the desired document in Adobe Acrobat. Click on "Tools" in the top right corner. Select "Document Processing"...

PDFs often contain interesting document properties. We explain how to display this information in Adobe Reader. Show document properties in Adobe Reader Open the PDF with Adobe Reader. Click on "File" in the menu bar. Select "Properties". Here you will find, among other things, the description of the document...

If you do not want to use the Adobe Reader plugin in the browser, we will show you how to deactivate it. Adobe Reader: Disable plugin in Chrome The Adobe Reader plugin can be easily deactivated in Chrome. Enter "chrome: // plugins /" in the address bar. Scroll down to "Adobe Reader"...

To be able to transfer and read a PDF file on the Sony Reader, you must first convert it. Read here in this practical tip how this works. Read the PDF file as an eBook on the Sony Reader - so it'll work Download the free software Caliber. Start the tool after installation and then add the PDF "as a book"...

Unfortunately, there is no direct way to count the words or characters in PDF documents. But we will tell you a trick how it works. Count words and characters in PDF - so it'll work Open the PDF whose words and characters you want to count. Select the entire text by either pressing the key combination [Ctrl] + [A] or right-clicking in a free field and selecting "Select all"...

This practical tip explains how to insert hyperlinks in PDF documents. It is easiest to install the links in advance. With a PDF editor, however, you can also insert hyperlinks in PDFs afterwards. Insert hyperlinks in the PDF creation program If you create a text yourself and then convert it into a PDF file, you should include the links in advance...

In this practical tip, we have summarized the best tips for you on how to work with "Photoshop" on a graphics tablet. Use Photoshop on graphics tablet Graphics tablets are ideal for working quickly and precisely with image processing programs such as "Photoshop". You should note that: If possible, always download the latest drivers from the manufacturer's website on your tablet...

To quickly find the desired position for long PDF texts in Adobe Reader, you can search PDFs for key words. In this article we show you exactly how this works. How to search PDF files for keywords Open the PDF file in Adobe Reader. Then click on the "Edit" tab and select "Search"...

If you want to open, edit and save DDS files with Photoshop CS5, you have to install a special DDS plugin. We show you how it works. Install DDS plugin in Photoshop CS5 Download the DDS plugin from the NVIDIA website. Click the "Download" button and select the "Texture Tools for Adobe Photoshop"...

A key function of image processing is the "clone function", in which you copy an image area. This practical tip explains how you can clone objects in Adobe Photoshop. Photoshop: How to clone objects Conveniently, Photoshop provides you with an extra cloning tool: First open the image in Photoshop where you want to clone an area...

In Photoshop you can create negatives from your images or convert them into normal images. In this practical tip, we will show you how to do this. Create a negative image in Photoshop Start Photoshop and open the image you want to edit. Click on the "Image" tab in the header. Select "Fixes" and then click "Invert"...

GIMP is a comprehensive image editing program that you can use to sharpen photos. We show you how this works in this guide. GIMP: Sharpen photos with the HSV color space With the free photo editor GIMP you can sharpen your photos with a color decomposition and the filter "unsharp mask". Import photo: First insert your image in GIMP by clicking on "File" in the menu bar and then on "Open"...

With Photoshop you can also do simple tasks like rotating your pictures. Only these functions are somewhat hidden: Rotate image as you like in Photoshop Start Photoshop and open the photo you want to rotate. Click on the menu item "Selection" and then on "Select all". In the "Edit" tab, select the "Free transform" item...

Beautify your digital pictures by rounding off the picture corners. This practical tip explains how you can master this task with Photoshop. Create rounded images with Photoshop Open the desired image in Photoshop CS6. On the Photoshop menu bar, click Chooser, and then click Select All. Now select "Selection" again and under "Change selection" the entry "Outline"...

Photoshop makes it relatively easy to restore old photos and give them a new shine. Turn old into new - we will show you the best tips. 1. Tip for restoring in Photoshop: Remove image stains with a click of the mouse Long photos often stain old photos. You can repair them easily with a click of the mouse using a Photoshop tool: To do this, first select the area repair brush (J button)...

In Photoshop you can create arrows yourself or use the pre-made shapes. This practical tip shows you how to find and insert them. Create arrows in Photoshop - with the "Line Drawing Tool" Select the "Line drawing tool" in the tool palette. This can be found in the menu under the text tool...

The Adobe Reader often hangs not only since the latest version. We'll show you what you can do about it. This will prevent Adobe Reader from getting stuck There can be many reasons for the instability of Adobe Reader, so there is no universal solution to the problem. It often helps to wait 15 seconds for the reader to run again...

Kindle automatically uses the dictionary of the language used in the book. This tip explains how to change this. Change Kindle dictionary If you have installed several different dictionaries on your eBook reader, you can select one as standard. Start your Kindle and go to the main menu. Open the menu (either by pressing the menu button (three bars) or on Kindle Paperwhite by tapping on the top of the screen) and click on "Settings"...

If you want to use the Java development environment BlueJ in German, you can change the language in the program. In this article, we reveal where you can find the appropriate settings. How to change BlueJ to German The BlueJ development environment has been specifically optimized to teach students how to program with Java...

You cannot easily change the language in the Nitro PDF Reader. To do this, you first have to take the detour via the manufacturer's website. Change language in Nitro PDF Reader Open the website "gonitro.com/pdf-reader" in your browser. In the upper right corner you will find the language currently used, for example "English"...

If your Winamp version is set to English, you can simply change the language to German. Of course, Winamp can also be enriched with many other languages. You can read how to do this in our practical tip. How to change the language of Winamp Note: The terms in brackets refer to the English version of Winamp...

In this practical tip we explain how to change the language in the Vivaldi browser. Via the settings: Change language in the Vivaldi browser Open the Vivaldi browser and click on the "V" symbol at the top left. In the opened menu go to "Tools" and then to "Settings". At this point you choose the "General" tab on the left...

When exporting a sound file from Audacity to MP3, the error "Lame_enc.dll missing" can occur. We will explain what it is and how to fix it. "Lame.enc.dll" - what is it? This is a free MP3 codec with which Audacity can save the sound file as MP3. The error message indicates that Audacity cannot link to the tool...

With this practical tip, we will show you how to export your project in Adobe Audition as an MP3 file. How to export your project to Adobe Audtion as MP3 When you have finished mixing a song with "Adobe Audition", you can then save it individually. We'll show you how to export your song as an MP3 file...

The term "DirectShow Decoder" often appears when playing videos on a computer. For what you need the DirectShow decoder, read this guide. Undisturbed video enjoyment with the DirectShow Decoders DirectShow is an editing and diagnostic tool developed by Microsoft for playing videos and audio files...

A WPL file is relatively easy to convert to the popular M3U format. In this practical tip, we will show you how this works without additional software. Convert WPL to M3U Open the WPL playlist with Windows Media Player. Click on a free space in the path bar at the top of the screen and select "Show menu bar"...

In addition to games and videos, the PS3 also plays audio files. We'll show you how you can even import your CDs. Import music CDs via the PS3 Before ripping the audio CDs, you need to set the codec settings: Switch to the "Settings" tab in the PS3 menu. Click on "Music Settings" and select the entry "CD Audio Import"...

In Adobe Audition you can amplify the bass of individual tracks in just a few steps. We show you how this works in this guide. Boost bass in Adobe Audition In Adobe Audition, you can use the following steps to boost the bass. More detailed settings and an explanation using screenshots can be found in the image gallery below...

There is a trick to using iTunes as a PS3 media server. This is very convenient because you can easily browse through your song collection. Find out how it's done here. How to use iTunes as a PS3 media server First download the current version of the PS3 media server. Now open the "Navigation / Sharing Settings" of the PS3 media server on your computer...

You can add reverb to the signal in Adobe Audition. We explain how to do it. Create reverb in Adobe Audition In Adobe Audition you can create a reverb effect on a track, a bus or the master output in the following steps. You can find more information about the different reverb effects in the following picture gallery...

There are several ways to install deb files on Ubuntu. We show you how the installation of the Debian files works via the terminal. Install deb files on Ubuntu Right-click on the desired deb file and select the "Properties". Copy the "Location" there and then open the terminal under Ubuntu...

With Adobe Audition you can remove or reduce all kinds of noise. We explain how this works in this guide. Remove noise with Adobe Audition Adobe Audition offers many options to reduce any kind of noise. You can do this manually, use adaptive functions and processes. In the picture gallery we explain these in detail using examples...

There are many Linux distributions. Whether Debian or Ubuntu suits you mainly depends on your wishes and knowledge. We compared the two operating systems for you and help you make the decision. Ubuntu: For beginners, mobile platforms, cutting-edge software Ubuntu stands out with ease of use and the latest software...

To organize your music library, it is worthwhile to edit and complete MP3 tags. On Ubuntu, however, this step is not as easy as on Windows - you need an external program. Edit MP3 tags with an external program on Ubuntu With Ubuntu you can only edit the MP3 tags with the help of a program. There are many possibilities: EasyTag or CowBell are just two examples...

You can disable screen lock on Ubuntu. We will explain where you can find the necessary settings and how to proceed exactly. Disable screen lock from Ubuntu Click the gear icon on the Ubuntu toolbar. In the "Personal" area, click on "Brightness and locks". Here, move the slider to the right under "Lock" to deactivate the screen lock...

If you experience problems with your Ubuntu network, you can try restarting it. We show you how to do this in this practical tip. Restart network on Ubuntu - you have to do that Open the terminal with the key combination [Ctrl] + [Alt] + [T]. Enter the command "sudo /etc/init.d/networking restart" and confirm with [Enter]...

If you want to use Bluetooth on your Ubuntu system, you have to set this up first. In this practical tip we will show you how to make the connection. Setting up Bluetooth on Ubuntu - you have to do that Before you start with the following steps, you should use "sudo apt-get update" and "sudo apt-get upgrade" to make sure that your system is up to date...

This practical tip explains how to reset your Ubuntu system to the factory settings. Ubuntu: reinstall or reset factory settings First of all, there is the possibility to reinstall your entire Ubuntu system. If you choose this variant, then proceed as described in the following practical tip. In Ubuntu, however, you can also reset individual system components to the basic state...

If you install iTunes, you can also synchronize your Apple device on your Ubuntu system using the Apple software and use the program as a music player. We'll show you how to install iTunes 10 on your Linux PC. Install iTunes on Ubuntu - with PlayOnLinux First of all install PlayOnLinux on your Ubuntu system...

In order to be able to connect a device via Ubuntu via Bluetooth, you must first activate the Bluetooth technology. The option for this is often overlooked. Here we show you how to activate the function in your Linux distribution. Enable Bluetooth on Ubuntu Linux Click on the gear icon in the menu bar...

If you also want to use WhatsApp on Ubuntu, this works in different ways. We present two options. Option 1: Use WhatsApp Web on Ubuntu You can use WhatsApp officially in the browser on Ubuntu via the WhatsApp Web website. To do this, you need an Android smartphone, a Windows Phone or selected Nokias or Blackberries...

The System Control Manager is an important system service on notebooks. If you still want to switch it off, this practical tip will show you how you should proceed. Switch off System Control Manager - you have to do that Under older Windows systems such as Windows XP and Vista, the System Control Manager - SCM for short - provides important control elements...

If you want to delete your Discord account, you can do it with just a few clicks. In these instructions, we will show you the individual steps in detail. How to delete your Discord account To delete your account, you must first log in to Discord with your access data. After logging in, you will see a gear symbol in the bottom left column...

If you want to call your contacts faster and more comfortably, you can assign them to speed dialing on Windows Phone. We'll show you how. Windows Phone: Assign a speed dial to a contact Note: Depending on the device and Windows phone version, some of the following functions are not available. Open the phone app and swipe left or right...

In case of loss, your Android phone can also be called from the PC. We'll show you which website you have to go to on your computer for your smartphone to ring. Call Android phone from the computer No matter whether in the couch crack, with friends or in the department store. You can always lose your cell phone...

Spotify shows "Explicit" next to some songs. In this practical tip, we'll tell you what exactly is behind it. Explicit in music in Spotify - that is what it means The streaming provider Spotify offers you millions of songs for free streaming. Songs are also offered that contain an offensive lyrics that are not necessarily adult...

You can also give Spotify as a gift to friends - and are therefore very trendy among music lovers. This practical tip shows you how you can give away a subscription to the streaming service. Offline: Buy and give away Spotify cards You can buy the Spotify cards in the store and then give them away for free...

If you want to use Spotify in Kodi / XBMC as well, all you have to do is install the correct add-on. this gives you access to your favorite music through the open source media center. We'll show you how it's done. Step 1: install SuperRepo on Kodi / XBMC To use Spotify you need the add-on "Spotimc"...

The video-on-demand service Netflix now also offers its streaming service in Germany. You can legally enjoy the films on your Apple TV without going through the USA. The settings on the Apple TV The Netflix streaming service is now automatically available on the Apple set-top box, so that you hardly have to do anything to access the streaming offer...

If you want to interrupt PowerPoint presentations, it is sometimes advisable not only to stop the slide, but to hide it completely. For this, Powerpoint offers a few useful keyboard shortcuts. Powerpoint: How to pause a presentation To hide the current slide and only display a black screen, press the [B] key on the corresponding slide during the presentation...

Including videos in a PDF file results in a multimedia file that will not only impress friends, relatives and acquaintances. It is very easy. Here's how it works: First open your PDF file. Now select the term »Tools« in the menu bar at the top. Now control the "Interactive Object" option. ...

Endnote is one of the most popular literature tools for seminar papers. We'll show you how to export your references to Word. Endnote: create bibliography and export to Word Open Endnote and mark all references that you want to export. Select the "File" tab in the menu bar at the top. Then click on the "Export ...

In this guide, we'll show you how to create a YouTube video using Adobe After Effects. Create YouTube video using Adobe After Effects First edit your video so that it meets your requirements. To do this, you can add effects and remove noise in Adobe After Effects. The output settings are particularly important for creating a YouTube video...

In this guide, we'll show you how to remove a vocal track using Adobe Audition. How to remove the vocal track using Adobe Audition You can remove the vocal track with Adobe Audition. We will show you how this works below Start a song with vocals and switch the work area to the "Mastering and Analysis" view...

In this practical tip, we will show you how to create an autotune effect in Adobe Audition. How to create an autotune effect with Adobe Audition You can download a free trial version of Adobe Audition from CHIP Online. Select the "Effects" item, click on "Time and Pitch" and then on "Automatic Pitch Correction"...

In this guide, we'll show you how to convert videos using Adobe Media Encoder. Adobe Media Encoder: Convert videos Open the Adobe Media Encoder and drag & drop the video into the "Queue" area that you want to convert. You can select the output format by clicking on the arrows under the name of the file...

In chemistry or other natural sciences you cannot avoid drawing structural formulas. We show you how to draw these structures on the computer. Draw simple structures online In order for you to get simple structural drawings quickly, the online application from Strukturformelzeichner.de is sufficient...

You can also create your own business cards in OpenOffice Writer. We show you how this works in this practical tip. Create a business card with OpenOffice Writer Open the Writer and go to "File"> "New"> "Business Cards". Then a new window opens in which you can set your business card on 6 different tabs...

This practical tip shows you how to insert a vertical dividing line in LibreOffice. How to insert a vertical dividing line under LibreOffice First open the required bar via "View"> "Toolbars"> "Draw". Click on the line, the second symbol from the left. Move the mouse to the position in the file where you want to insert the vertical dividing line...

In OpenOffice, you can format small capitals of text to highlight it with just a few clicks. In this practical tip we will show you how. OpenOffice: Text in small caps - how it works Select the text you want to display in small caps. Navigate to "Format"> "Characters" in the menu...

With the free vector program Inkscape you can cut out and cut out objects in your pictures. We show you how it works. Cut out the object with Ikscape and cut it out - so it'll work First load the image you want to edit into Inkscape. Now use the Bézier curve tool to set a path around the object that you want to cut out....

With transparency, great image effects can be created in OpenOffice. We show you in our 3-step instructions how exactly you make the images transparent. Make images transparent in OpenOffice Click on the picture in OpenOffice. Now the so-called "picture" window opens on the left. Now you can adjust the percentage value in the "Transparency" field in this window...

Cross-references make it much easier to guide the readers of your OpenOffice document through the text. Such references can be inserted in a few simple steps - we show you exactly how to proceed. Insert cross-references in OpenOffice For a cross-reference, you must first mark the position as reference that should be shown as a cross-reference: Mark the desired position in your document with the mouse and click on the "Cross-reference" option under the "Insert" category above...

You can also print your documents on both sides in OpenOffice. We will show you the procedure in detail. Print on both sides in OpenOffice Select the "Print" option in the "File" menu item. Click the "Properties" button to the right of the selected printer. Here you will find the option "two-sided printing" under the "Layout" tab...

Whether for chemical formulas or for footnotes - you can also put numbers in OpenOffice. We show you how to do this. OpenOffice: subscript letters and numbers The fastest way to subscript numbers and characters in OpenOffice is to use a keyboard shortcut: To do this, mark the desired numbers and letters and press the key combination [Ctrl] + [T]...

If you type long documents in OpenOffice, double spaces can creep in. We show you how to find and remove them in our instructions. Remove double spaces in OpenOffice Open the document in OpenOffice. Place the cursor at the beginning of the text and go to "Find and Replace" in the menu under "Edit"...

In OpenOffice Calc you can create diagrams and label the axes. We'll show you how to do this. Label the chart axes in OpenOffice Calc Either you create a diagram and label the axes in this step, or you name the axes afterwards. Then follow the next paragraph. Open Calc and click Insert> Chart...

Table borders in OpenOffice are not always desirable when printing. We show you how to make the edges invisible in the following practical tip. Make table borders invisible in OpenOffice By default, the table margins are set visibly in OpenOffice and come with you on paper when printing. If you only need the margins in the document for orientation, hide them as follows: A small table menu appears for each table at the top left when you click in a field...

With OpenOffice you can, for example, create newspaper layouts or collages - for this you have to rotate or flip text fields. In this guide, we explain how to turn your texts upside down with just a few clicks. Rotate text field in OpenOffice - it's that easy! Insert a text field in OpenOffice. Now right-click on the inserted text field...

Label your pictures in OpenOffice, making your document even clearer. In this guide, we explain how to insert the captions. Insert a caption in OpenOffice To give your pictures a suitable description, you can add a caption to them: Right-click on the inserted image. Select "Labeling" in the open menu...

You can quickly edit hyperlinks in OpenOffice. We explain the procedure in 4 simple steps. OpenOffice: Editing hyperlinks - in four steps Right click on the link to open the context menu. Select "Edit hyperlink" here. In the "Hyperlink" window you can enter a new URL address under "Jump destination"...

Greek letters are already built into OpenOffice. We'll show you how to write them. Insert Greek letters as special characters The Greek letters are classified under the "Special characters" area. How to insert it into your text: Go to "Insert"> "Special Characters" in the menu bar...

You can insert check boxes in OpenOffice documents. You can find out how this works in this practical tip. Insert checkbox in OpenOffice Check boxes or check boxes can also be placed in a normal OpenOffice document. Here is the hidden option: Go to the "View" menu at the top and select "Toolbars"...

You can also write vertically in OpenOffice. We show you how this works in this guide. OpenOffice: Write vertically To write vertically, you only have to rotate your text in OpenOffice. Select your written text and right-click on it. Choose "Characters". A new window is opening up. Click on "Position"...

If you would like to switch off the spelling checker in OpenOffice, we will show you how to proceed here. OpenOffice: Disable spell checking - Here's how In the standard setting of OpenOffice, the spell checker is activated. With just one click you can turn it off if necessary: Start OpenOffice and click on the red "ABC" in the bar at the top to deactivate the spell check...

OpenOffice not only provides you with the usual text formatting. You can also write a document in columns. We show you how this works in this practical tip. Write text in OpenOffice documents in columns Writing a text in columns is suitable for newspaper articles, for example: In the OpenOffice document, right-click in the document and select "Page ...

In this practical tip, we explain how you can blur edges with the software Gimp. Gimp offers its own tool for this. Use Blur Tool in Gimp - so go ahead If you don't see the toolbar in Gimp, click on "Window" and "Toolbar" or use the key combination [Ctrl] + [B]. In the toolbox, select the symbol with the pointing hand called "Smudge"...

Roman numbers can be easily inserted into OpenOffice. Here we show you how this works. Write Roman numbers as letters The easiest way is to use capital letters for the Roman numerals. So for a one you write a capital "I", for a two "II", for a five "V", for a ten "X" and so on...

For some printers, it is necessary to convert your photos into CMYK color mode using the "Gimp" image editing program. By default, Gimp does not have this function, which is why you need to retrofit it with a plugin. We explain how this works in this practical tip. Convert graphics to CMYK mode with Gimp Download the "Separate +" plugin...

The free Gimp software also offers a wide range of options for adding sepia and vintage effects to images. It is up to you whether you want to quickly give your photos a retro style like Instagram with a filter tool or whether you use the full design options of a full-fledged image editing program. Aging in fast motion: conjure up an old photo with a filter Sometimes it has to be fast...

This guide shows you how to create a diorama effect in Gimp. Create a diorama effect in Gimp Open the corresponding image in Gimp by selecting "Open" under "File". Choose the Elliptical Selection tool from the toolbar. Use it to mark the area that should be displayed most sharply at the end...

If your photos are too bright, you can quickly correct them with Gimp. In this way you can even make details that you thought were lost visible again. Correct overexposed photos with Gimp With "Colors"> "Brightness / Contrast" you can darken the whole picture, but it doesn't look really professional...

Whether for icons or profile pictures - rounded corners are very trendy. We show you how you can round off your pictures yourself with Gimp. Round off square pictures in Gimp Open the desired picture and click on "Selection" in the menu bar. Select "Rounded Rectangle" from the drop-down menu...

If Gimp starts very slowly, there can be several reasons. We'll show you how to solve the problem. Gimp: Accelerate delayed start Fonts and extensions often cause problems in Gimp. The more you use it, the longer it takes to start. In some cases, it only helps to wait a few minutes for the start...

The open source image editor Gimp only saves images in XCF format. This practical tip shows you how to convert these into JPG files. With Gimp from XCF to JPG - so it'll work If you have an image that was created and saved with Gimp, it is usually in XCF format. Since you cannot open this format with every program, you first have to reformat it, for example in the common JPG format...

You can also use the Gimp open source tool to colorize black and white images. With this effect you can highlight the natural color of objects or make your photos interesting by deliberately alienating them. You can read about how to do this in this practical tip. Add color accents to black and white photos with Gimp Basically, you should take pictures in color, even if you plan to create a black and white picture...

If a ZIP file cannot be opened, you can neither view nor extract the files. In this article we will tell you how to fix the problem. Troubleshooting: ZIP file cannot be opened If you want to open a ZIP archive, you can choose between various free and paid programs. The most popular tools include "WinRAR" or "7-Zip"...

In this tip we explain what the WinRAR program is. WinRAR is a packing software. With this tool you can unpack archives in all formats and create .zip or .rar archives. We will show you here what this brings and how you can use WinRAR. WinRAR - program for unpacking archives WinRAR is a practical packing program with numerous functions...

Some digital cameras and camcorders save the pictures and videos as MOI files, which they cannot open on the PC. In this practical tip, we will show you how to play Moi files. Convert MOI file to popular format In order to play a MOI file on the PC, it must first be converted into a more common format...

GPK files can pile up especially in folders with a lot of audio files. This practical tip shows you how to open it and how to prevent it from appearing. Open GPK files in Wavelab GPK files are not very large. You can hardly open it sensibly. In the following we list what you serve. You can find detailed information in the following picture gallery...

If you want to save the current screen content on your Nokia Lumia 735, you can take a screenshot. We show you how to do this. Take a screenshot on the Nokia Lumia 735 Press and hold the power button and the volume up button on the left side of the Nokia Lumia 735 for about two seconds. You will then receive an acoustic or visual confirmation depending on the setting...

If your Nokia Lumia 735 no longer works properly, you can reset it to factory settings. We'll show you how. Reset Nokia Lumia 735 to factory settings Open the "Settings" on your Nokia Lumia 735. Scroll down and select the "Info" item. Tap the "Reset cell phone" button below and confirm the process...

We'll show you how to set your own wallpaper for WhatsApp on Windows Phone. Use it to personalize your chats in the popular messenger app. How to use your own background images for WhatsApp on Windows Phone Open WhatsApp and click on the three dots in the lower right corner. Then click on "Settings"...

With Windows Phone 8.1, a few things have changed. In this practical tip, we will tell you how to set the background tasks under WP 8.1. Set background tasks in Windows Phone 8.1 With the Windows Phone Update to 8.1, many points have been re-sorted. This means that you can no longer manage background tasks in Settings as before...

The right Linux for your notebook is difficult to find without experience. In this practical tip, we show you which Linux is suitable for beginners and the notebook. Linux for the notebook - Linux Mint Qiana Cinnamon The new Linux Mint Qiana Cinnamon is especially suitable for Linux beginners. It has pre-installed multimedia codecs, 3D effects, interfaces to Windows systems (NTFS write support, migration assistant), simple configuration tools and user-friendly software management...

The developers of the well-known Linux OS Ubuntu want to bring their system to mobile devices with Ubuntu Touch and compete with Android. Read here how well the system is doing in comparison. Ubuntu Touch vs. Android - the comparison So far, Ubuntu Touch is only available for testers and companies, but the developers of Ubuntu Touch have already published a lot of material...

If you have just switched to Thunderbird, you can import your address book directly. We'll show you how to transfer contacts from your old email account to Thunderbird. Import address book into Thunderbird Click on "Tools" in the menu bar at the top and select the "Import" category...

Use this practical tip to find out how to set up your Yahoo mailbox in Thunderbird. How to set up Yahoo Mail in Thunderbird To be able to access new Yahoo emails using the Thunderbird mail program, you must first link your Yahoo mail mailbox to the software. We show you how it works. Open Thunderbird and click "Local Folders" on the left...

In this guide, we show you how to set up your T-Online account in Thunderbird so that you can send and receive emails. Set up T-Online in Thunderbird Telekom recommends that you use the IMAP protocol to check your emails. However, the POP3 protocol can also be used without any problems. The setup is similar in both cases: In the Thunderbird menu bar click on "File" -> "New" -> "Existing account ...

In this practical tip, we explain how to insert speech bubbles in pictures. You don't need complex image editing tools like Gimp or Photoshop. Insert a speech bubble into an image with Paint You can also insert speech bubbles into pictures using Paint, which you can find in your program under "Accessories" on your PC...

In this practical tip we will explain how you can create cards with iPhoto. iPhoto: Select a card design Open iPhoto and highlight the photo you want to create a card with. Click on "File" in the menu bar and select "New Card". The iPhoto map creation view opens. At this point, choose whether you want to produce a letterpress, a double card or a simple card...

In this practical tip, we explain what you can do if iPhoto always hangs. The error can be fixed, but it may be necessary to create a new library. iPhoto always hangs: Import photos correctly If you manually moved photos into your iPhoto library, it could happen that they imported an incorrect image...

You can quickly restore your closed tabs in the Opera browser. We explain how this works in this guide. Opera: restore closed tabs This practical tip refers to Opera in version 23. Click the "Opera" button in the upper left corner. This will open the menu. Move your mouse over the entry "Recently closed"...

You can pin frequently used tabs in the Google Chrome browser. This means that you do not have to open pages that you visit regularly every time. Pin tabs in Chrome - you have to do that Pinned tabs always start with Chrome and are quickly accessible. We'll show you how to do it with just a few clicks: Start the browser and open the website you want to pin...

If you want to spice up the look of your browser, you can add Firefox 3D tabs. This is made possible by a small add-on. 3D tabs in Firefox with add-on FoxTab Download the installation file for "FoxTab" from our download area. Set up the tool by opening the xpi file with Firefox and choosing "Install Now"...

In this article we show you what you can do if the Nvidia Control Panel does not start. This usually happens when a driver is not installed or updated properly. Windows then denies access to the Nvidia Control Panel and it does not open. Nvidia Control Panel does not start - you can do that as a solution If the Nvdia Control Panel doesn't start, you can often fix the problem yourself quickly...

With Google Earth, you can travel virtually anywhere in the world from the comfort of your own home. But what to do if the software doesn't start? In this practical tip we will show you how you can fix such a problem. Google Earth does not start: general information Make sure you have the latest drivers for your graphics card installed...

This practical tip shows you how to install the Arduino driver under Linux. Arduino driver: download and installation on Linux Before programming with the Arduino board, the driver must be installed: Download the drivers and IDE from the Arduino site. If you have not already installed Java Runtime, enter the command "apt-get -y install openjdk-6-jre libjna-java libjna-java-doc" and "apt-get -y install extra-xdg-menus", Now connect the Arduino board to the PC via USB, the driver should now be installed automatically...

You can easily program the Arduino graphically. You can find out how to do this in this practical tip. Program graphically with the Arduino If you want to program your Arduino not only in a pure text window, you need the free software "Visuino". The software is primarily aimed at hardware developers who have little time to program and newbies who have not yet programmed much with the Arduino...

If you want to format cells as dates in Excel, this task can also be easily done with VBA. A line of code may be enough to format a cell accordingly. You can read about the options in this article. Format short date with VBA If you want to format a cell as "short date", ie in the format "dd...

You can easily register a new controller on your PS3. We'll tell you exactly how it works. Here's how it works: Use a new controller on PS3 Turn on the console and connect the controller to the device using the USB cable. Press the PS button (middle button with "Playstation" symbol) so that the controller receives an assigned number...

In order for the PS3 to recognize your USB sticks, you need to know which file systems the console supports. We'll show you what they are. PS3: The game console supports these file systems The PS3 only supports the FAT32 format at the factory. Unfortunately, the console does not recognize other file systems such as NTFS...

With Caliber you can easily transfer your ebooks via WiFi. This practical tip shows you exactly how to do this. Transfer ebooks via WLAN with Caliber - so it works To download ebooks via WiFi via Caliber, you need to find out your server. This gives you access to the ebook files: First open "Caliber" and click in the upper menu symbol bar on the far right on the small, double arrow (see picture)...

If you bought an eBook in the form of an ACSM file, you can also open it on your Kindle. We'll show you how it's done. Open ACSM documents on Kindle ACSM file: ACSM files are just a key for downloading the purchased eBook. You must therefore use the ACSM file to download the eBook. After that, you still need to convert it to a format compatible with your Kindle...

In this practical tip, we present three free programs with which you can easily create eBooks yourself. Caliber: Create eBooks with different formats Caliber is ideal for creating eBooks. The following functions are available: Tasks: You can edit existing eBooks with Caliber, but you can also have your own book checked for spelling errors and make layout changes...

You can either send the Amazon Kindle to standby or switch it off completely. We'll explain which of the two methods makes more sense. Turn off Amazon Kindle completely If you press the power button at the bottom of your Kindles, the screen saver appears. In this standby mode you see an image on your Kindle, but cannot operate the device via the touchscreen...

On the Kindle readers you can not only save your notes, but also export them and convert them on your PC. We'll show you how it's done. Kindle: Create and save a note Hold your finger on a word and then slide your finger over the text you want. If you release the print, the option "Add note" appears...

If your Thunderbird address book is overcrowded, you will certainly want to export your contacts as easily as possible when needed. We have put together for you how you can do this quickly and without losses with the email client Thunderbird. Export the contacts from the Thunderbird address book First open your address book under Thunderbird...

If you have forgotten your password for quiz duel, you can simply request a new one. Our instructions show how this works. Recover forgotten quiz duel password Start the quiz duel and tap the "Login" button below. With "Forgot password" you can request your new password either directly in the app or by email...

In this practical tip, we present solutions for the most common login problems with Skype. Skype login: General information on login problems If you cannot log in, first check that your internet connection is working. To do this, call up some websites in the browser or try out other programs that require a connection to the Internet...

With Smart Lock you unlock your Chromebook via smartphone. In this guide, we explain how to set up the function in Chrome OS. Smart Lock for Chrome OS: preparations To unlock a Chromebook via smartphone, you need Chrome OS version 40 or higher. Android 5.0 or higher must be installed on your phone. In addition, both devices must have Bluetooth...

If you want to use PayPal without a bank account, you will find a clever tip here. In fact, it is possible to create a PayPal account without having to provide your own bank details. PayPal without bank account: received money If you create a new PayPal account, you do not have to enter a bank account and you can simply skip this step...

You can sort files or photos in your Dropbox alphabetically as well as by date. This practical tip shows you how to sort the files according to the modification date. Sort Dropbox files on iPhone / iPad by modification date Since version 2.1, the Dropbox app for iPhone / iPad offers the sorting option by time...

If Dropbox no longer synchronizes your data, there can be several reasons. We show you in three steps how to fix common problems. Step 1: check internet connection First check whether there is an active internet connection. To do this, look in the task bar at the bottom right to see whether a computer with a cable is displayed next to the WLAN symbol connection bar or the LAN symbol...

Unlike in conventional image processing programs, you cannot easily crop individual images in Inkscape. Instead, you'll need to take a detour through other features of the tool to customize your graphics. We'll tell you exactly how to proceed. It works: crop pictures in Inkscape Although you can edit photos and pictures extensively with Inkscape, the program lacks a normal cropping function...

This practical tip shows you how to mirror an image in LibreOffice. How to flip an image in LibreOffice Tap the image you want to mirror. You can find the option under "Format"> "Mirror"> "Mirror horizontally" or alternatively "Mirror vertically". If you want to undo the change, repeat the last step and remove the checkmark for "Mirror horizontally" or "Mirror vertically"...

If you have Eclipse on your computer but don't need it anymore, it won't be easy to remove. Uninstalling from the installed programs is not possible because the SDE is not listed there. We'll show you how to get rid of Eclipse anyway. Uninstall Eclipse - how does it work? Because Eclipse cannot be installed on a computer, you cannot uninstall it...

If you no longer need the "Crashplan" backup tool, you can easily uninstall it. We'll show you how. Uninstalling Crashplan - you have to do that Open the "Control Panel" and then "Programs". Select the "Uninstall a program" entry here. Find the Crashplan product in the list of program names and right-click on the tool...

If you no longer want to manage your notes using Evernote, you can uninstall the service at any time. We'll show you how it works on Windows, Mac OS, iOS and Andorid. Uninstall Evernote on PC and smartphone If you have Evernote installed on your computer, you can uninstall the software in the usual way...

You can quickly uninstall apps and extensions from your Chromebook. We will tell you how to remove the app despite the missing right mouse button. App uninstallation: Clean up Chromebook without right mouse button Many Chromebooks do without the right mouse button on the touchpad. But you don't necessarily need these to uninstall apps and extensions: Click on the "Chrome App Launcher" at the bottom left...

If the media finder is installed on your computer, you can uninstall the program directly. We'll show you what you have to do. Step 1: Uninstall Media Finder completely The media finder usually gets onto your computer unintentionally when another program is installed. Although the software is not dangerous, it is usually not really useful either...

The following practical tip shows you how to uninstall Internet Explorer 10 or 11 from your Windows computer. How to uninstall Internet Explorer from Windows 7 Although Internet Explorer is firmly integrated with Windows, versions 10 and 11 can still be removed from the computer. Here's how to do it: Click the Windows button to open the start menu...

Although the packing programs WinRAR and 7-Zip are quite similar, each program has its advantages and disadvantages. In our comparison, we show you the strengths and weaknesses of the applications to make your decision easier. WinRAR or 7-Zip? The packing programs "WinRAR" and "7-Zip" are computer applications with which you can create file archives...

As soon as you install Nuance products, such as the PDF Viewer, the Commons Software Manager also installs. Uninstalling the Software Manager is only possible by removing the Nuance products from your PC. However, if you need the Nuance software, it is advisable to remove the Commons Software Manager from the autostart so that you are no longer bothered by annoying displays of the software...

If you no longer want to use the RedMon software, you can simply uninstall the tool like any other program. We show you step by step how to do it. Remove RedMon from Windows completely RedMon is a printer port redirection monitor. This is used, for example, by programs for PDF generation. If no other program is using RedMon, you can safely delete it...

OBS is perfect for recording and streaming games. You can find out which alternatives you can use in this CHIP practical tip. OBS: The best alternatives for recording games If you still want to edit and edit your recordings, you can use the following programs for recording video games instead of OBS...

The free zone alarm proves that good and secure firewalls do not have to cost a fortune. In this article, we present three other alternatives with which you can control your network traffic perfectly. 1. Zone alarm alternative: Comodo Firewall Free, secure, clear - the Comodo Firewall offers all the features that normal users need for a firewall: The free tool monitors all processes in the background and opens a pop-up window as soon as a program wants to access the Internet...

Driver Genius keeps your hardware drivers up to date - but some alternative programs can do that too. In this article we present three alternatives to Driver Genius. 1. Driver Genius alternative: SlimDrivers The free SlimDrivers tool keeps your programs and Driver Genius up to date. After installation, the program scans your entire system and shows you for which drivers updates are available...

There are several ways to switch off the start-up tune when you switch on a Samsung smartphone. We'll show you the best and simplest in this practical tip. Our test device is a Samsung Galaxy Ace running Android 2.3.3. Mute the Samsung smartphone The easiest way to switch off the start tune is to mute the whole smartphone when you switch it off...

If you have created a beautiful model or animation in Blender, it still needs to be rendered. Rendering is the process of calculating the image or film from the model. Render object with Blender - the right light settings Before you can render a scene or object in Blender, you need to set and adjust the appropriate light sources...

In this manual, we explain step by step how you can not download the attachment automatically in Thunderbird. Thunderbird: No email content download Unfortunately, you cannot download an email without the attachment. However, you can set up Thunderbird to download only the headers (including sender and subject) of emails...

In order not to lose track even with a full Thunderbird mailbox, you can easily hide all emails that have already been read. In this tip we explain how it works. How to hide emails read at Thunderbird: Open Mozilla Thunderbird and click on "Quick Filters". Then select "Unread" to hide all read emails...

This practical tip shows you how to change the language in the Thunderbird email client. Change language in Thunderbird To change the language in Thunderbird, you must first install the "Quick Locale Switcher" add-on. To do this, proceed as follows: First click on the menu button that you see on the far right...

If the spell checker does not work in Thunderbird, you either have not activated it or you have not installed a dictionary. We'll show you how to solve both problems. Thunderbird: Install spell check dictionary Even if there is a spellchecker feature in Thunderbird, you won't be able to use it easily...

If your Wii U is no longer working properly, you can reset the console to the factory settings. Our instructions show you the procedure. Restore factory settings on the Wii U. Start the Wii U and select the "System Settings" on the gamepad. Scroll all the way to the right and select the "Delete all data and settings" option...

Websites can be easily downloaded and saved as PDF - whether with Firefox, Chrome or another browser. We'll explain how to do it. Firefox: add-on for PDF download While Mac users can save websites directly as PDF from the Firefox browser, Windows and Linux users need an add-on. To install the extension: Click the Firefox menu (icon with three horizontal bars) in the upper right corner...

When you deal with the topic of RAID, sooner or later you will notice differences between software and hardware RAIDs. Ultimately, both do the same thing: they connect multiple hard drives to a RAID volume. Nevertheless, there are a few advantages and disadvantages. Software RAID - the simple and inexpensive variant A software RAID is a RAID system that uses the computer's main processor for all of its calculations...

With iMovie you can design impressive films and trailers. We'll show you how to import your videos into iMovie. iMovie: Import videos Importing videos to iMovie has never been easier - we'll show you how it works in just a few steps. Open iMovie on your Mac. There you have several options for importing media: If you have not yet opened a project, you can use the large "Import" button to select videos and import them...

In this practical tip, we will show you how to add jump cuts to beat markers in iMovie. How it works: Add jump cuts with iMovie The video editing software iMovie has numerous features. With this you can add so-called jump cuts: Select a video and drag it into the editing area at the top. Add a beat to this video that you can select at the bottom right...

Every editor who has worked with television recordings probably also wanted to remove watermarks from a video. This practical tip shows you how you can easily solve this problem. It doesn't matter whether you already have video editing programs or want to work with a free version. Remove watermark: Virtual Dub & Logoaway A free and efficient watermark removal tool is "Logoaway"...

This practical tip shows you how you can export models created in "Google SketchUp Make 2014" as an image file. Save SketchUp models as an image file In the free version of SketchUp, you can only export created models as 2D graphics to JPEG. A 3D export is reserved exclusively for the paid Pro version...

Read or hear the term "feature" says very little at first. We show you what a feature is and in what context the term is used in general. Feature - what is it? The word "feature" can neither be correctly translated nor precisely defined. Generally, a feature is described as a feature or a property...

As of Google Chrome 35, you can no longer easily install some extensions, such as the YouTube unblocker, because such add-ons are blocked. We show you here how you can outsmart the Chrome browser and thus add extensions that are not part of the Chrome Web Store. Google Chrome - Find out the path of the blocked browser add-on First, you need to find out where the blocked extension is on your computer...

Citavi is a literature management program. This enables you to plan, organize and complete scientific texts from research to the finished bibliography. In this practical tip, we give you a brief insight into important functions. Open Citavi project First of all, you have to open a new project in Citavi...

If Internet Explorer opens automatically, this is mostly due to malware. We'll show you how to solve the problem. Internet Explorer opens automatically Autostart: If Internet Explorer opens when Windows starts, the browser has landed in Autostart. To do this, follow these instructions for switching off autostart programs...

Important tabs are closed quickly. In Internet Explorer you can easily restore the closed tabs. Restore closed tabs in IE If you accidentally closed a tab in Internet Explorer, you can restore it directly: To do this, simultaneously press the [Ctrl] + [Shift] + [T] keys. To restore older tabs as well, you have to open a new tab...

If a web page is not displayed correctly in Internet Explorer, you should activate the compatibility view. We'll show you how. Internet Explorer: Activate compatibility view If images are not loaded on a website or content is moved, compatibility problems are usually to blame. If IE detects the problem, you can simply click on the icon with the torn page in the address bar at the top and the compatible view is started...

On many websites, GIF images are just annoying. We show you how to deactivate the moving pictures in Internet Explorer. Turn off GIF animations in Internet Explorer If you are on a website with a GIF image, you can simply press the Esc key and the animation stops. It is only restarted after reloading the website...

This practical tip shows you how to create a picture-in-picture effect with the video editing program "Nero". Create picture-in-picture effect with Nero You can use the video editing program "Nero Video" to edit, play and then publish your videos. In addition to numerous video effects, you can also create a picture-in-picture effect in "Nero Video"...

Apple's iTunes offers a way to automatically manage MP3 files. This practical tip shows you how to bring order to your digital music collection. How iTunes manages your music iTunes is a directory. This means that the software can remember where the respective music files are stored on your hard drive and access them accordingly...

The music program "Winamp" has an "Auto Tagger" with which you can automatically correct ID3 tags. Find out where you can find the "Auto-Tagger" and how to use it correctly in our practical tip. Winamp: ID3 tags can only be corrected to a limited extent The cooperation between Winamp and Gracenote ended in mid-May 2014...

You can report a virus to AVG and send it in for analysis. You can find out how to do this here. AVG virus protection: send malware for analysis Open the main window of "AVG AntiVirus". Click on "Options" in the top right and select "Virus quarantine" from the menu. There you will find the malware found and blocked so far...

An encrypted message can be recognized at first glance. However, if you hide your texts in harmless images, nobody suspects a secret message behind them. In this practical tip we will show you how. Encrypt messages in a graphic Your messages are hidden in the images by a slight noise. Since the human eye does not perceive such image disturbances, your message is hidden in the graphics, so to speak...

In this practical tip, we have summarized the best tips for you on how to work with "Photoshop" on a graphics tablet. Use Photoshop on graphics tablet Graphics tablets are ideal for working quickly and precisely with image processing programs such as "Photoshop". You should note that: If possible, always download the latest drivers from the manufacturer's website on your tablet...

Firmware update 2.0 for PlayStation 4 has been available for download since October 28, 2014. We'll show you all the new features in the update. PlayStation 4: The new functions of Update 2.0 YouTube: The share function was already available with the release of the PS 4, but hardly anyone wanted to share anything on Facebook...

A draft can be quickly deleted in Outlook. However, you can also easily restore it as our guide shows. Recover deleted Outlook draft When working quickly in Outlook, it happens just as quickly that you accidentally delete a draft. However, you can easily restore it: Fortunately, if you delete a draft, it will not be permanently deleted...

This practical tip shows you how to insert the page numbering in LibreOffice. Insert a page number in LibreOffice First create a header or footer in the LibreOffice document. Click in the header or footer and select "Page number" via "Insert"> "Field command". You can also run the last command without a header or footer, but the position of the page number changes every time you edit the text...

The Ask.com Toolbar is installed with many programs so that many users want to remove them right away. We'll show you how it's done. Remove Ask.com Toolbar Download the free application ASK Toolbar Remover from us. Open the ZIP file and start the EXE file it contains. If you click the "Execute Removal" button, the toolbar will be removed from your system...

The CopyTrans Manager program is a good alternative to iTunes, with which you can synchronize your iPhone. In this tutorial we will show you how to do it. CopyTrans Manager - copy music to your iPhone Adding music works via drag'and'drop. First install and open CopyTrans Manager and connect your iPhone to the computer...

Every now and then you get an error in Steam when adding your friend. You will usually see their online status as soon as you add a friend to your contact list. A pop-up window also shows the game he is currently playing. In this practical tip, we will show you how to troubleshoot adding friends. Steam error adding friend - you can do that To add a friend to Steam, you must first purchase a game from the Steam shop...

If the Battlefield 3 game does not start, there are a few things you can do to fix the problem. In this practical tip we will tell you how you should proceed. Battlefield 3 won't start - you can do that Use the tips below to make sure the game starts properly: Make sure you have the latest drivers for your graphics card installed...

In this practical tip, we will tell you how you can make a lot of money in Pokemon X and Y. Pokemon X and Y: tips for making money During your Pokemon game you will find many items, berries and other objects. Sell ​​things you don't need in the poke market. If one of your Pokemon already masters smashers, you can collect pearls on Route 8 beach on the West Coast. Yo...

In this practical tip we show you tips and tricks for Pokemon X and Y. General tips for Pokemon X and Y. Each edition has specific Pokemon, such as "Austos" or "Larvitar" (Pokemon Y) or "Magnayen" and "Stollos" (Pokemon X). So grab a friend with the other Pokemon edition and swap the Pokemon to complete your Pokedex...

Get a message on Steam that your hard drive is busy - no need to worry. In this game tip we will tell you what you have to do. Hard disk busy - so you react correctly If you download from Steam Games and you see the message "Hard disk busy", this is usually nothing to worry about. This message only signals that data is being written to the hard disk...

WhatsApp is not only available for smartphones: You can also install Messenger on Windows 7 and other versions of Windows. You can find out what you need to consider here. WhatsApp also runs on Windows 7 According to the developers, the official WhatsApp desktop app requires at least Windows 8. If you are using Windows 7, you do not need to be deterred by this note, because you can install and use the software without any problems...

If you run apps in Windows 8, they are always displayed in full screen. This practical tip shows you how you can still open Metro apps in the window. Show Windows apps in desktop mode In order to force apps into the usual Windows windows, you need an additional tool such as ModernMix. After a free trial, you have to buy ModernMix for $ 4...

To rename photos using IrfanView, it only takes a few clicks. If you take a lot of vacation photos with your digital camera, you probably know the cryptic names used to name their beautiful memories. Renaming them individually takes a long time. IrfanView does this automatically within a very short time...

If you want to make full use of your new BlackBerry, you need a BlackBerry ID. We'll show you how to create them. Create BlackBerry ID In this guide, we show you how to create your ID directly on your BlackBerry. If you are already at the computer, you can also carry out the same steps using this form...

With the free audio editing software "Ocenaudio" you can create a ringtone for your iPhone that is sent directly to your device. You can read about how to do this in this practical tip. Create a ringtone with Ocenaudio - it's that easy First download the free editing software Oceanaudio...

If iTunes Match doesn't recognize some of your songs, there can be several reasons. We'll show you how to solve the problems. iTunes Match does not recognize songs: format and quality are not correct Quality: If the titles have a lower bitrate than 96 kbit / s, iTunes Match refuses to accept them...

In many software installations you will find the words "GNU GPL". In this tip, we explain what that is exactly. This allows you the GNU GPL license The GNU General Public License - GNU GPL for short - is a license for software. It was first written in 1989 and is now available in the third version (GNU GPLv3)...

The Dolphin app also saves your browser history. In this tip, we show you how to delete the website history. Remove bushy websites in the Android Dolphin Open the Dolphin Browser and tap the icon with the three horizontal lines in the top left. In the opened menu, select the "Delete data" entry...

You can also open files with the "webP" extension in Windows like normal images. We'll show you where to find the right tools to help Windows. Photos from the Internet: Open WebP images in Windows WebP, or the associated video format WebM, is Google's standard image format on the Internet...

If "Driver Support" has been installed on your computer, you cannot avoid removing the software. We show you how it works and what the software actually does. Windows: Uninstall Driver Support The "Driver Support" program is usually not installed by the user himself, but gets to your computer unnoticed when other software is installed...

WinRAR is still one of the most popular tools for packing and compressing files. If you want to find out which version of the software you have, you can do this quite easily in the program window. Show WinRAR version Open the WinRAR program. Click on "Help" at the top of the navigation bar and select "About WinRAR"...

This guide shows you how to clone a virtual machine in VirtualBox. Clone virtual machine in VirtualBox By cloning virtual machines, you can create individual VMs for various purposes, such as for private and professional use cases. To clone a virtual machine in VirtualBox, follow the steps below. Start VirtualBox and right click on the virtual machine you want to clone...

This practical tip shows you which free programs you can use to create transcripts on a PC. 1. Create transcripts with Express Scribe "Express Scribe" is a digital transcription player that can be controlled by foot pedal. You can configure audio to match your typing skills. The program can be run in mini mode to save space on the screen...

In this practical tip, we will show you how to show shadows in Google SketchUp. So you can make your design look even more realistic. Show shadow in Google SketchUp With the free design software "SketchUp Make 2014" for Windows and Mac OS you can create and design 3D objects with just a few clicks...

With WinRAR you can pack or unpack archives and thereby compress large files into smaller archives. If WinRAR does not unpack, this may be due to a file name that is too long. This practical tip shows you how to fix this and other possible problems. WinRAR no longer unpacks - so you can fix the error Often only a few steps are necessary to quickly fix this error: The archive may have been packed with a newer version...

If you want to make large files available to other people, it is often worth splitting them with pack software such as WinRAR. It is not that easy for beginners. We therefore show you step by step in this manual how to proceed. Split files with WinRAR Open WinRAR and navigate in the software to the file you want to share...

If you read or hear from Arduino, it is usually difficult to deduce the name of the product. We show you what Arduino is and how you use Arduino. Arduino - what is it? Arduino is a platform that is intended to enable everyone to put their own technical ideas into practice. Extensive IT knowledge is usually not necessary for this...

"No pages selected for printing" - This error message occurs with older versions of Adobe Reader. We'll tell you how you can still print your file. Print the file despite errors - so it'll work Go to your printer manufacturer's website to make sure you have the latest printer driver installed...

In this article, we will show you the best programs that you can use to render videos. In addition to a program, you need some willingness to learn and fun in order to render videos. There are a variety of programs that are suitable for video rendering. Some are more suitable for beginners, the others are aimed at professionals...

You can easily download video clips from MyVideo to your PC. We are introducing two tools - a website for ripping MyVideo clips and a software download. Online tool for downloading MyVideo clips On the website "getvids" you only need to insert the desired video link and click on "GO"...

With iTunes Match you always have all your music with you. But what can you do if the streaming service stops synchronizing? We'll show you how to get the cloud service up and running again. iTunes Match doesn't sync - you can If iTunes-Match no longer synchronizes, there can be many reasons...

This guide shows you what you can do if the flight mode cannot be switched off in Ubuntu. Ubuntu settings: Disable flight mode With the following tips you can switch off the flight mode under Ubuntu. In Ubuntu click on the WLAN symbol in the top right corner and click on "Activate network" and "Activate radio network"...

Flash videos are usually blocked in the Tor browser. We show you how you can still play them. However, you should be aware that you will no longer surf anonymously during this time. Play flash videos in the Tor browser The Tor browser normally blocks the flash plug-in with the "NoScript" add-on, since it can endanger your anonymity on the Internet...

Again and again it happens that a film bought in iTunes has disappeared. We'll show you how to solve the problem in iTunes on your PC and on iOS. General issues with missing movies in iTunes In most cases, the movie can simply be downloaded again from iTunes so that it is available again. If you downloaded the film from another account, you must also log in to iTunes with this account...

Since iTunes 12, the device overview has been placed in a different location. We'll show you how to open it. iTunes 12: Open device overview For example, click on the music icon in the top left and then select the "Lists" category in the middle. On the left side you can see your connected devices, among other things...

Often, after syncing iTunes Match, the covers of some albums or songs are missing on the iOS device. We'll show you how to solve the problem. iTunes Match: album covers are missing - you can do that Open iTunes on your computer and press the "Ctrl" and ", " (comma) keys at the same time, so that you open the "Settings"...

A common problem with iTunes Match is the duplicate playlists on iOS mobile devices. We'll show you how to fix it. iTunes Match: Delete duplicate playlists Start iTunes on your computer and, if available, just delete all duplicate playlists. If they do not exist twice, follow the further instructions: Go to playlists in iTunes and right-click the playlist that appears twice on the left...

The Guitar Pro program is very popular with guitarists. In this article we show what alternatives there are to the 60 euro notation program. Guitar Pro vs. Power Tab Editor If Guitar Pro is too expensive for you, you can use the freeware Power Tab Editor. In the Power Tab Editor you can edit conventional music notes like with Guitar Pro or use the display in guitar tab...

With our best skins for Foobar2000, the otherwise simple-looking music program also convinces optically. Zoobar The minimalist skin "Zoobar" does not require any special features and options. So you can quickly play a song or a playlist without having to click through menus. Thanks to the integrated album covers, Foobar2000 is also very attractive...

In this practical tip, we explain how to deactivate the Flash Player in the Microsoft browser Edge. Flash Player is activated by default in the Edge browser. So you can turn it off if you get unwanted advertisements displayed in the browser by the Flash Player. Edge browser: Deactivate Flash Player - Here's how Open the Edge browser and click on the icon with the three dots at the top right...

With various programs you can easily cut music together. No matter whether you want to create an audio book from individual stories, like to have a playlist in one piece or want to cut a song, for example. Here we present two very good freeware programs for audio editing: Cut MP3s losslessly with MP3DirectCut Sometimes it depends on the best quality: Because MP3DirectCut omits the conversion as an intermediate step, this small tool allows MP3 files to be separated and cut without loss...

This guide shows you what you can do if the Flash Player jerks. Flash Player jerky: These tips help While there is no one-size-fits-all solution to fix Flash Player issues, the following tips can help you troubleshoot. Search for "Adobe Flash Player" in "Control Panel" under "Programs" and remove it from the system...

In this practical tip, we will show you two options for how you can switch off automatic updates for the Opera browser. Option 1: Prevent Opera updates via a modified link In newer versions of the Opera browser, it is unfortunately no longer possible to deactivate the automatic updates in the settings...

If you want to back up your Skype chat logs or transfer them to another PC, you first have to find the location. We'll show you where the files are hidden. Skype - Find location for chat logs Press the "Windows" and "E" keys simultaneously so that the Explorer opens. Enter the path "C: \ Users \ XXX \ AppData \ Roaming \ Skype" in the address bar above...

If you use several profiles in Firefox at the same time, you can switch between the profiles. We explain how to set up multiple profiles in the Firefox browser and how to switch between them. Change Firefox profile: How to use multiple profiles at the same time Firefox stores your bookmarks and passwords in a profile...

This guide shows you what you can do if the bookmark button disappears in Firefox. Bookmark button disappeared in Firefox If the bookmark button has disappeared in Firefox, you can easily add it back to the toolbar. To do this, right-click next to the address bar and select "Customize". Look for "Bookmarks" under "Other tools and functions"...

With the Firefox addon Greasemonkey, foreign websites can be changed according to your wishes. You can find out how the plugin works in this practical tip. Greasemonkey - This is how the browser addon works Download Greasemonkey and install the addon. In the newly opened Firefox window, you can now see a monkey head icon on the right in the navigation toolbar and an arrow symbol next to it...

A funny and quite useful gesture feature is built into the Dolphin browser. This enables you to control the browser more quickly. In this practical tip, we will explain how to open a new tab with a gesture, for example. Use gestures in the Dolphin browser To trigger gestures in Dolphin, click on the little dolphin in the middle of the taskbar in the iOS version of the browser...

GIF images are often annoying and annoying when reading on a website. This practical tip shows you how to deactivate the animations in Firefox. Firefox: Turn off GIF images Start Firefox and enter the "about: config" command in the address bar at the top. A message appears that you can now change the default values ​​in Firefox. Co...

The Evernote cloud tool lets you access your notes from anywhere for free. With a premium account, you can expect even more benefits. This currently costs between 20 and 40 euros in the annual subscription. We'll show you exactly what you get for this money. Evernote Deluxe - These premium features are waiting for you Evernote currently offers three different account types: Basic, Plus and Premium...

If you are thinking of buying a Steam account through a third party, there are a few rules of thumb to keep in mind. In this practical tip, we explain what you must pay attention to when buying. Buy a Steam account over the Internet Steam is an internet sales platform for computer games that allows you to download free and paid video games for the computer within a few seconds...

This practical tip shows you how you can change the location of your games in Origin. Origin: To change the location The following steps refer to Origin version 9.4.20.386 - 292191. Open the Origin client on your computer. Click on "Origin" -> "Application Settings" at the top left...

Google is testing a new feature in the US called "Listen now". In this practical tip, you will learn what it is doing. Listen now: Knowledge Graph is supplemented by music deals Google expanded its search results in the Knowledge Graph, the right pane on the search screen. If you're looking for music, get in the search results now thanks to "listen now" for more information...

In this guide we explain how to record videos with "Fraps" and save them on your computer. Installation of Fraps and further preparations With the program "Fraps" you can not only take screenshots from your screen, but also record videos. "Fraps" is particularly often used to record videos from computer games...

Editing a movie in iMovie is not difficult at all. In this tutorial, we will show you how to easily cut videos and edit the transitions. Small tutorial: Cut movies and videos in iMovie Before you can get started, you need to start iMovie. The individual steps required for video editing can also be found in the picture gallery...

In the VLC media player you can rotate videos by 90 or 180 ° if, for example, they are turned upside down or are played upright instead of in landscape format. Here's how to do it: Click on "Tools"> "Effects and Filters" at the top of the navigation bar. Now the "Adjustment and Effects" menu opens....

In these practical tips, we will show you how to use Facebook Messenger to make calls with friends. Making calls with Facebook Messenger: the requirements In order to be able to make calls with friends via Facebook Messenger, you have to meet a few requirements: Both users must have the latest version of Facebook Messenger installed - either for iOS or Android...

You can also rotate your text fields at any time in LibreOffice. We show you exactly how this works in this practical tip. How to rotate a text box in LibreOffice In LibreOffice, select the text field you want to rotate. Show the necessary bar via "View"> "Toolbars"> "Drawing object properties"...

Writing fractions in OpenOffice is easy with a little trick. So the freeware is also suitable for invoices and calculations. We explain how to insert the fractions. Writing fractions in OpenOffice - it's that easy Click on "Object" in the "Insert" tab and select "Formula"...

You can also insert a cover page in LibreOffice and leave a good first impression with the reader. You can find the instructions for this in this practical tip. LibreOffice: Insert cover page - in five steps Open the document in LibreOffice. On the top left you will find the current format template in the toolbar...

If you have a large music library, you have to organize your songs. You can create playlists in Windows Media Player. We'll show you how to do this. Create playlists with Windows Media Player You can create and save your own playlists directly in Windows Media Player. Start the WMP and switch to the "Play" tab in the right column...

The well-known calculator from Windows gets new functions in Windows 7. In this article we explain how to activate unit converter, statistics and date calculation. New functions for the Windows calculator The calculator "calc.exe" has been an integral part of the Windows operating system for countless versions...

The WinSAT tool repeatedly deactivates the aero interface. You can easily switch off this feature - we will show you how. How to run Aero Open the start menu using the Windows button. Enter "Task planning" there and click on the search hit. Then navigate to the "Microsoft \ Windows \ Maintenance" folder in the left directory tree...

In this practical tip we present three good alternatives to the file sharing tool "uTorrent". 1. uTorrent alternative: Vuze The BitTorrent client "Vuze" (formerly "Azureus") is a comfortable file-sharing tool that impresses above all with its elegant surface. The free tool has functions for multi-download and you get a preview of films...

If you want to delete the "Norton Antivirus" virus protection program from your computer, there are a few things you need to do. We'll show you how to remove Norton completely. Norton Antivirus: Remove software using a tool If you uninstall Norton in the usual way, numerous files will remain on your system...

If private sharing doesn't work in iTunes, the error can be in both iTunes and your network. We'll show you how to solve the problem and reconnect your Apple devices. iTunes, Mac, PC, iPhone, iPad: private sharing does not work For private sharing to work, you must sign in with the same Apple ID on all devices...

You can not only select heart characters as smilies, but also enter them directly with the keyboard. We show how this works in this practical tip. Find key combination for the heart sign You only need two keys for the heart symbol: [Alt] and the number [3] on the number pad. Press [Alt] and then additionally [3] and then release both keys...

With the Geeknote tool, you can also use the popular Evernote service from the console. We show you how it works. Install Geeknote The tool is available for many Linux systems and Mac OS X. You can install it using a Python script: Open a terminal or console window of your choice. Download the repository with the command "git clone git: //github...

With Wolfram Mathematica you can create plots and characters. You can even export them and use the diagrams in other programs. We'll show you how it works. Export Mathematica plots as graphics You can export your own diagrams in various file formats: To do this, start Wolfram Mathematica and open the graph to be exported...

Removing reverb with Adobe Audition is an almost impossible task. We give you tips on how you can reduce the reverb a little. Disable Hall effect in audition If the reverb is not contained in the signal itself, but is only set as an effect for a track, a bus or the master output, you can of course simply deactivate the effect and thus eliminate the reverb: Click on the "Multitrack" view and open the "Mixer" tab...

Microsoft is fully committed to Windows 8 and 8.1, support for the popular Windows XP will expire in 2014. Before switching, however, you should check whether your software is compatible with Windows 8 / 8.1. Compatibility lists for Windows 8.1 Since there are tons of software in different versions, it is practically impossible to check all programs for their Windows 8 compatibility...

You can unpack TAR files with various programs. In this guide, we explain how this works. Software for unpacking TAR files To extract a TAR file you need additional software: Download the freeware 7zip or the limited shareware BitZipper, WinRAR or Total Commander. Install and start the software and then open the TAR file...

Appropriate accounting software helps you keep your finances under control. This practical tip shows you where you can find free downloads for the relevant software. Accounting software: Here you will find free downloads Whether privately or in the company - the choice of accounting software should be carefully considered...

If Firefox reports that the proxy server connection has been reset, you can try some settings to return to websites. We give you tips. Remedy: Firefox proxy server connection rejected If a proxy server connection fails in Firefox, this can have many causes and there are various possible solutions. In most cases, one of the following steps will help you: Firefox usually shows the error message together with a button "Try again"...

In this practical tip we will show you different alternatives to DynDNS Free. AnyDNS.info At AnyDNS.info you get an uncomplicated and flexible service that offers you many configuration options despite the free offer. The following is included in the service portfolio: Function for all dial-in types, such as modem, ISDN, DSL, VPN...

Photoshop gives you some tools to help you improve your photos. We give you tips on how to correct and optimize your images. Improve photos with Photoshop: correct tonal values The tonal values ​​represent the brightness information of a pixel image. The lightest and darkest tonal values ​​are of great importance because you determine which color range is used. With t...

In this article we will show you how to integrate OneDrive into the "Send to" menu and thus upload files to cloud storage even faster. To do this, you need the OneDrive desktop app. Integrate OneDrive into Windows Explorer Windows 8 has a built-in app for OneDrive, but that doesn't help in the desktop view...

If you want to take a photo of yourself, you can use the iPhone headphones as a camera trigger. We show you how it works. iPhone headphones as a camera remote release With the iPhone you also get suitable headphones with remote control and microphone. You can also use them to trigger your smartphone camera...

You can download music from YouTube and listen to it without an internet connection. In this tip, we show you which tool is best suited for this. Download YouTube music with online tools You don't need any additional software to download music from YouTube. Various online tools allow you to download: OnlineVideoConverter is one of the most popular YouTube downloaders...

If you want to rename a catalog in Adobe Lightroom, you can do it in just a few steps. This practical tip shows you where to find the catalog and how to give it a new name. Rename catalog in Adobe Lightroom - it's that easy To be able to rename a catalog in Lightroom, you first have to find the location...

The well-known "Vi IMproved" editor alias VIM is already preinstalled as standard for Linux distributions. However, quite a few users do not know how to quit VIM, let alone use it. Exit VIM Latest videos In normal mode, for example, plugins can be controlled or commands entered. The insert mode enables text editing...

In order for applications to communicate with each other, it is often necessary to convert the data into a format that is highly compatible. For this purpose, the JAXB library exists under Java, which processes objects into XML files. Generate an XML file with JAXB - Best Practices JAXB stands for Java Architecture for XML Binding ...

When backing up iPad / iPhone with iTunes, the backup is stored somewhere on the hard drive, but not yet backed up externally. If the PC causes problems, your backup is also at risk. For an additional data backup, save the backup created by iTunes on a separate data medium. iTunes backup: make an external backup The data is hidden in a subfolder of your application data...

When searching in the Windows Store, the range of apps is still quite manageable. Find out how to find more apps here. This is because you only see the German apps by default and the much larger number of English apps remains hidden. Set the language in the Windows Store The missing offer is often due to the fact that the store is set to German - so the English apps are hidden from you...

In OpenOffice you can create your own shortcuts and thus make working with texts and tables easier. This practical tip shows you how to set up the key combinations. Set up your own keyboard shortcuts in OpenOffice Open the "Customize" menu in OpenOffice using the "Extra" tab. You then need to go to the Keyboard section to access the shortcuts...

The CCleaner is a general-purpose weapon against data garbage - With this tutorial we introduce you to the program and show you how to use the individual functions correctly. First steps with the CCleaner Download the latest version of CCleaner for Windows or Mac OS from us. After the installation you can start the program...

Skype automatically converts your smileys into animated emoticons. If that bothers you, you can also switch off the dancing smileys. Skype: Disable automatic emoticons Start Skype and log in with your account. Click Actions on the status bar and choose Options from the drop-down menu. Alternatively, open the settings with the key combination [Ctrl] + [, ]...

You can set up a DynDNS server under Ubuntu if you always want to reach your computer from the Internet. All you need is an account with a dynamic DNS service and a small piece of software that updates your IP with the dynamic DNS provider. Server services are already available to outsiders. Set up DynDNS server for Ubuntu - select provider First, choose a provider that has dynamic DNS services in the program...

The Tortuga browser or the add-ons of the same name are so-called potentially unwanted programs that you should remove as soon as possible. We explain why and how to proceed. Remove Tortuga ads: This is behind Tortuga Tortuga is both an independent browser and an add-on for all other common browsers...

This practical tip explains how to change a user name on Ubuntu. Change username on Ubuntu - so go ahead You can only change a user name on Ubuntu if the user is not active, i.e. is not logged on to the system. You may have to add a new user before changing the name. Open the terminal under Ubuntu with the key combination [Ctrl] + [Alt] + [T]...

There are many practical advantages to installing multiple operating systems and rescue kits on one USB stick. We'll show you how to create the perfect boot stick. Simple installation with Xboot In addition to ISO downloads, many operating systems - including Windows - now also directly offer programs with which you can copy the data from the ISO to a USB stick and make it bootable...

If Firefox reports the error code "sec_error_unknown_issuer", the problem can usually be quickly remedied. We'll show you how it's done. Fix Firefox error sec_error_unknown_issuer "The certificate is not trusted because the issuer certificate is unknown": If Firefox recognizes the certificate incorrectly, you only have to delete the certificate file...

To prevent the growing paper flood on your desk, you can scan your documents and save them in a document archiving program. We present you the best programs for this. Leader in document archiving: ELO Office, Archivista and PaperOffice ELO-Office, Archivista and PaperOffice are ideally suited to digitally archive documents...

In Windows 8 you can put together a start menu yourself. We'll show you how. Compile the start menu Open Windows Explorer and navigate to a suitable position, for example in your user profile. Select "New Folder", confirm the access and enter "Start" as the name. Now change to the new folder...

In this practical tip we will show you how to display the version of your installed kernel under Linux. Show kernel version in Linux You can read out the kernel version of your computer from the Linux terminal with just one command. Open the terminal with the key combination [Ctrl] + [Alt] + [T]. Alternatively, you can open the tool via the search...

The automatic completion in Firefox's URL bar annoys many users. We therefore explain how to deactivate website suggestions in this guide. Disable website suggestions in Firefox - so go ahead In the address bar, type "about: config" (without the quotation marks) and press the [Enter] key...

If you want to access a computer in the immediate vicinity, you can also use TeamViewer without the Internet. We'll show you how it's done. Use TeamViewer without internet Start TeamViewer on both devices and make the following settings there: Click on "Tools" in the menu bar at the top and select the "Options"...

In order to complete certain missions in GTA 4 for PS3, Xbox 360 and PC, you need a sniper rifle. For example, a trophy involves shooting down all of the city's pigeons. Some of you are sitting so high that you cannot reach them without a precision rifle. You will find the coveted firearm at the following locations...

If you don't know what audio format a song is, you can recognize the format using Windows or special software. In this guide, we will show you how this works. Windows: Detect audio format Right-click the audio file and choose Properties. The file type is shown at the top. Alternatively, switch to the "Details" tab above and search for the "Element type" category below...

In this practical tip, we present the three best WinRar alternatives for packing and unpacking files. 1. WinRar alternative: 7-Zip 7-Zip is an open source tool for packing and unpacking files, which can handle formats such as 7z, ZIP, RAR, GZIP, CAB, ISO, ARJ and LZH. 7-Zip can also be used to create self-extracting archives in 7z format...

Ext2 / 3 are file systems, whereby Ext3 is the further development of Ext2. We explain exactly what it is, how it works and what are the differences to other file systems. EXT2 / 3 - what is it? Both file systems - EXT2 and EXT3 - were specially developed for Unix systems. There is a big difference, however: EXT2 is not a journaling file system compared to EXT3...

With the image viewer IrfanView you can not only open image files, but also change them. In this practical tip, we explain exactly how this works. Change picture in IrfanView - so proceed Download the current IrfanView version and run the installation file. Then follow the installation instructions. Then open the program...

This practical tip shows you how to change the language in Origin. Origin: Change language settings The following steps refer to Origin version 9.4.20.386 - 292191. Open the Origin client on your computer. Click on "Origin" -> "Application Settings" at the top left. Select "General" in the left column...

In the SAT1 media library you can find missed programs and watch them as often as you like. Sometimes whole seasons and bonus material are even offered there. How to find the SAT1 media library Open the SAT1 page in your browser. Move your mouse over the "Shipments AZ" or "Whole episodes" tab...

With the Windows Powershell you can send emails directly from the system. This is generally relatively simple, but in practice often fails because you still have to authenticate yourself with the mail provider. We'll show you how it works. Send mails with the PowerShell For security reasons, PowerShell does not allow passwords for the mail server to be in plain text in the script...

This guide shows you how to create an archive with several parts using WinRar. Create archive with several parts at WinRar The WinRar pack software is available for free download from CHIP Online. An archive with several parts can be created relatively easily with WinRar: To do this, mark all files that you want to put in the archive and select the "Add to archive" option with the right mouse button...

Installing unsigned drivers can pose a security risk to the system. Therefore, the installation under Windows 8 is largely blocked and can no longer be fully activated. However, if you want to put an older scanner back into operation, for example, you may not have a signed driver for it. With these tips, the installation will still work...

In this practical tip we will show you how to save clips from MyVideo or YouTube on your PC using the Freemake Video Downloader. Freemake Video Downloader: Save MyVideo clips If you no longer have the "Freemake Video Downloader", download it and install the program. Open the desired MyVideo clip in the browser and copy the video URL...

As of version 2.5, Evernote Skitch also allows PDF files to be edited for the first time. You can find out which functions are available and on which systems Skitch runs here. Availability of Skitch PDF editing To be able to edit PDFs with Evernote, you need at least version 2.5. So far, this is available for Mac OS X, iOS and Android...

If you have a few more friends on Skype, the birthday reminders will quickly become annoying. We'll show you how to turn it off. Skype: Disable birthday reminders Click on the "Actions" category at the top of the menu bar and select the "Options". Now switch to the category "Notes" in the navigation bar on the left...

By default, it is not intended to watch YouTube videos in Windows Media Center - but it works with small detours. And it has advantages: The window is scalable and the processor performance remains low, which ensures smoother playback. Play YouTube videos in Windows 7 media player Start YouTube in the internet browser and select a video there...

In this practical tip we will show you how to log into the ICQ chat program. Log in to ICQ with a client ICQ clients are programs that connect your computer to the ICQ server. At the same time, they serve as a chat interface. In the following steps we will show you how to use an ICQ client. Download ICQ and install the software...

The newer versions of Word save documents in DOCX format. Unfortunately, these cannot be easily opened in Office 2003. We'll show you how it works. Open DOCX documents using the Compatibility Pack in Office 2003 For older versions of Office (from Word 2000), Microsoft provides a so-called "Compatibility Pack" for download...

If you want to interrupt PowerPoint presentations, it is sometimes advisable not only to stop the slide, but to hide it completely. For this, Powerpoint offers a few useful keyboard shortcuts. Powerpoint: How to pause a presentation To hide the current slide and only display a black screen, press the [B] key on the corresponding slide during the presentation...

If you want to switch off the spell checker in Word - for example, if you are working in a document in which many words from two different languages ​​appear, you can do this using the options. Using Microsoft Word 2007 as an example, we explain how it's done. How to turn off spell checking in Word First open Word. Cl...

The newer versions of Word save documents in DOCX format. Unfortunately, these cannot be easily opened in Office 2003. We'll show you how it works. Open DOCX documents using the Compatibility Pack in Office 2003 For older versions of Office (from Word 2000), Microsoft provides a so-called "Compatibility Pack" for download...

If a MKV video jerks when playing with the VLC player, the computer is usually overwhelmed. We'll show you how to solve the problem. MKV video jerky in the VLC player If your computer cannot cope with the MKV video, close all other programs that are running. A short logout or a restart of Windows also clears used memory...

There are several ways to digitize your VHS video tapes: You can play the tapes in your VHS recorder, for example, and record the signal digitally. If you do not have a VHS recorder, it is worth buying a combined VHS-DVD recorder. Alternatively, you can have your VHS tapes digitized, so you save the hardware, but have to pay for each cassette...

This guide shows you how to customize the Unity Dash on Ubuntu. The start menu can be adapted to your own needs. Ubuntu: Customize Unity Dash - for more usability Simply drag applications you no longer want to see into the toolbar to the trash. To do this, click on the icon and keep the left mouse button pressed...

Importing Evernote notes into OneNote is especially advisable if you switch completely from Evernote to the Microsoft Office program package. This practical tip explains how you can import your notes with as little loss as possible. Import of Evernote notes into OneNote - not losslessly possible Similar to Microsoft OneNote, Evernote is a software application that allows you to create, collect and organize your own notes and use all files as a digital notepad...

Flash videos are not running in the browser and the message "Shockwave Flash may be corrupt or may stop responding" appears. We'll show you how to fix it. Step 1: Update Firefox to fix corrupt Shockwave Flash With the Shockwave Flash plugin, various content such as videos or games is displayed on many websites...

The recommended Firefox extension NoScript blocks scripts in the browser. If you deactivate the plug-in, all scripts are allowed again. There are several ways to do this. 1. Deactivate NoScript on a specific page If you only want to switch off NoScript to allow the scripts of a certain homepage, you should only deactivate the add-on for this page and not globally...

This practical tip explains how you can receive an automatic mail notification each time you start a system or program. Send information mail automatically when the system or program starts You can set up the mail notification using the system's "Task Scheduler". In addition, you need the very old free tool "Blat"...

Read this practical tip to find out how to prioritize the LAN connection under Windows. Use LAN connection preferred Laptops with an integrated WLAN module dial into the saved wireless network independently. However, if there is also a LAN connection, you should prefer this. Read here how to prioritize the individual connections: In the Control Panel, click on "Network and Internet" and then on "Network and Sharing Center"...

Although you have deactivated the parental controls in the Windows Control Panel, various messages and pop-ups from Family Safety interfere with the system start. You can read how to remove them in this practical tip. Deactivate family safety in task planning The remaining messages are sent by task planning...

The Blackberry Playbook masters both wireless communication via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and wired data exchange via USB. Because this basically also allows access to stored data and apps also control device functions, you should adjust the security settings specifically to your individual requirements. Open Playbook security settings Open the overview of all device settings by swiping your index finger down from the top edge of the housing into the image area...

MediaPortal is an alternative to the in-house Windows Media Center. This practical tip shows you how to set up the free tool. MediaPortal: An alternative to the Windows Media Center Use your computer regularly to play films or videos or if you have an HTPC with a digital TV card, you should take a closer look at MediaPortal...

If the data of a film DVD does not fit on your blank, you can reduce the source material with freeware programs. In this practical tip, we will show you how. Shrink DVD with ShrinkTo5 There are DVD blanks with a capacity of 8.5 GB (double layer), but most blanks have a maximum capacity of 4.7 GB. In order to burn a film including the menu onto a blank that is too small, you have to reduce the material available...

If you want to take a closer look at iTunes, it is worth taking a look at the manual. We'll show you where to find it in German. iTunes: Manual in German Open iTunes and click the question mark at the top of the menu bar. If you don't see the menu bar, hold down the Ctrl and "B" keys at the same time...

If the surface of WinRAR is too boring for you, you can spice it up with themes. This practical tip shows you how to install WinRAR themes. Step 1: Download the WinRAR theme We have put together 25 varied WinRAR themes for you in a skin pack. Click the link and then click the "Download Now" button...

The newer versions of Word save documents in DOCX format. Unfortunately, these cannot be easily opened in Office 2003. We'll show you how it works. Open DOCX documents using the Compatibility Pack in Office 2003 For older versions of Office (from Word 2000), Microsoft provides a so-called "Compatibility Pack" for download...

You can change a video codec with a free tool. In this practical tip, we will show you how this works. Change video codec with Avidemux Download and install the free "Avidemux" tool. Start the program and open your video. Select the desired codec from the list under "Video Output" in the menu on the left...

If you suddenly see everything in English when you update Internet Explorer 9, you can change the language again with just a few clicks. You can find out exactly how here. Internet Explorer 9 - so change the language Open the "Internet Options" in Internet Explorer in "Tools". Under "General you will already find the" Languages ​​". Yo...

If you no longer want to play CrossFire, you should actually be able to delete your account. We'll show you if that works. Delete Crossfire account - does it work? At the moment you cannot delete your account in the game CrossFire. Rumor has it that the Electronic Sports League (ESL) makes deletion possible...

With the practical fine calculator as software and app, you always know whether you can still keep your driving license and how much you have to bleed. Whether speed camera, alcohol at the wheel or parked incorrectly - these tools give you the answers: The fine calculator on the computer Informed online: Unfortunately there are not many fine calculators on the Internet...

If the Adobe Flash Player always crashes, it is not particularly pleasant to surf the Internet. We'll show you how to solve the problem. 1. Clear cookies and cache if Flash Player always crashes If the problem occurs only temporarily, it is sufficient to delete the cache and cookies from your browser...

In the game DiRT Rally you become a racing driver and drive against opponents or against time. If the game does not start, this may be due to outdated drivers, among other things. In this practical tip, we will tell you what you can do in such a case. DiRT Rally does not start - you can do that With the following tips you can ensure in most cases that the Game DiRT Rally starts and works again without problems...

We show you in detail how to create flames with Photoshop in this manual. Create flames in Photoshop: Here's how Open an image in Photoshop that you want to bring to life with flames. First duplicate the layer and activate the upper layer. Open the dialog window for lighting effects via the menu "Filter" and the item "Rendering filter"...

You can also set up Skype on Windows without a Microsoft account. In this practical tip, you will learn how to do this and which steps are necessary for the setup. Set up Skype without a Microsoft account - so it works In order to continue using your old Skype account under Windows 8 and 10, or to set up a new Skype account without a Microsoft account, you need the conventional desktop version of Skype...

If you have caught the "WinGuard" adware on your computer, you should remove the program immediately. We'll show you how to do it step by step. Step 1: remove WinGuard from Windows The WinGuard is designed to protect you from the dangers of the Internet and improve your browsing performance...

In this practical tip we will explain how to install the new "Vivaldi" browser. This comes from the same manufacturer as the Opera Browser. New Vivaldi browser - how to install the software First download the Vivaldi installation file. Then run the installation file. If you now click on "Advanced", you can select the language and set Vivaldi as the default browser...

If you no longer want to use Spotify Premium or just want to enjoy the free trial month, you can cancel the subscription at any time. We'll show you how it's done. How to cancel your Spotify Premium subscription The Spotify Premium subscription costs 9.99 euros per month. A 30-day free trial is offered...

If you want to format the hard drive from your computer or laptop, you can do this directly in the BIOS. We'll show you how to destroy your data and clear the way for a fresh start. Instructions: Format hard disk in BIOS Unfortunately, the BIOS itself cannot format hard drives. For this you need an installation DVD of any Windows version...

At Gamescom 2019, you can try out different new games like every year before they hit the market. So that you know where it is worth hiring, we have summarized the highlights for you here. Games at Gamescom 2019 - all highlights EA: As every year, EA presents the latest offshoot of the FIFA series in Hall 6...

When it comes to streaming, you don't have to rely on Netflix - there are good alternatives. We'll show you the best in this practical tip. Netflix alternative: Maxdome Maxdome offers a video flat rate for around eight euros a month, which gives you access to around 50, 000 titles. Among them are series like "Breaking Bad" and "How I Met Your Mother"...

Uninstalling the Radeon driver is recommended if new software is to be dragged onto the system. The deinstallation is possible in two different ways, which we explain to you in this practical tip. Uninstall the Radeon driver using the AMD Cleanup Utility The current Radeon driver can be uninstalled quickly and effectively using the Cleanup Utility Tool provided by AMD...

On Ubuntu it is possible to create your own shortcuts. You can find out how to do this in this practical tip. Create shortcuts on Ubuntu To set your own shortcuts, you need to do the following: First open a terminal with [CTRL] + [ALT] + [T] and enter "unity-control-center". Then click on "Keyboard" and select the "Keyboard shortcuts" tab...

In order to change the access rights of a folder under Ubuntu, only a few steps are necessary. In this practical tip, we will tell you exactly how to adapt the rights and how to proceed. Linux Ubuntu: How to change access rights First log on to your system as an administrator and start the terminal with the key combination [Ctrl] + [Alt] + [T]...

For years, users of the Windows Phone have wanted a way to save contacts on their SIM card. We explain what works, what doesn't and what alternatives you have. Windows Phone: Save contacts on SIM card By copying the contacts from your Windows phone to the Sim, they are retained if the smartphone is defective...

If you want to quit from AOL, it makes a difference whether you want to quit an old AOL Internet connection or a web service such as your email account. In this article you will find both alternatives. Cancel AOL Internet or DSL connection If you want to terminate your old AOL Internet or DSL connection, you must note the following...

If you want to import a PST file from Outlook into Thunderbird, this is unfortunately not possible. We'll show you how you can still transfer your data to Thunderbird. Thunderbird: Replace import from PST file PST files are created and used exclusively by Microsoft Outlook. Thunderbird and other programs cannot and should not do anything with it...

If you don't know your own number by heart, you can find it out via the menu of your Android phone. You can find out exactly how in this practical tip. Android phones: find out your own number - how it works In older versions of Android, you can still find your own number in the device's settings...

The compiler checks the written program for everything except one: runtime exceptions. One such exception is the NullPointerException, which belongs to the essential package java.lang in the Java programming language. When does the compiler throw the java.lang.NullPointerException? Exceptions often occur during the test phase...

You can easily create templates for a 3D printer. All you need is a CAD program and Slic3r. How to create templates for the 3D printer First of all, you need a CAD program with which you can create a 3D model of the object that you want to print out. Solid Edge or Solid Works is best recommended. Alternatively, you can also use the 3D Builder from Microsoft...

If you want to use Geforce Experience without registration, you can no longer do this since version 3.0 of the software. We explain to you in this practical tip whether and how you can avoid this. Use Geforce Experience without registration - how it works Geforce Experience is useful for tweaking game settings, finding new drivers, or recording gameplay videos...

With the right apps, smartphones now have the right little helper for every situation. So of course for better sex. We have started the search and present you the best dating and sex apps for Android, iPhone and iPad. Sex apps - not entirely free of youth From the search for the right position with iKamasutra to sharp "Fifty Shades of Gray" wall papers to the interactive novel Meet your Man, there is something for every taste...

Many of the current routers can operate at both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. We will tell you when which standard is worthwhile. Router: 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz? There are some differences between routers with 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz: Range: Even if 5 GHz promise a lot, the range is smaller compared to 2.4 GHz. If the WLAN arrives everywhere in your own four walls, you can dare to switch...

With Local SEO you can search for a tailor shop, a restaurant or any other term near your location and find out where you can find what you are looking for using your smartphone with activated location function. This is local SEO SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization, i.e. the optimization of search engines...

If you want to start certain programs automatically in Windows 10, you can add them to the Startup folder. We show you exactly how to do this. Add autostart programs in Windows 10 If programs are in autostart mode, they are automatically executed when the system is started. This gives you faster access to all functions...

You can find countless image editing software on the Internet, but which free program is best for editing images? We present you the top 3, with which you can turn small snapshots into real highlights. 1. The classic: Gimp - Free photo editing tool The free software "Gimp" is easy to use and contains all functions for fast and effective image editing...