There are some websites that provide user login function, but the logout button is either missing or hard to find. It’s too risky to remain logged in, especially on a public computer, so you might want to try some workarounds to log out. However, be warned that these might not work. Usually it’s not your fault you can’t log out and is because of a site bug or a usability blunder....
If you have trouble getting back to your base, learn how to make a Beacon in Minecraft to light your way. Beacons also provide helpful status buffs to keep you safe. How to Make a Beacon in Minecraft Here’s how to find and arrange the materials you need to craft a Beacon: How to Make a Beacon in Minecraft Summon a Wither and defeat it to get a Nether Star. Make 5 Glass blocks....
A smaller image is faster to share and faster for folks to download (or just see on Facebook, Instagram, or just download via email). If the image(s) is part of a presentation, a smaller image can make the whole presentation smaller and easier for more computers to handle Resizing is About More Than Just Stretching and Shrinking When working with images on your computer, you’ll sometimes see selectable arrows on the sides and/or corners of the image....
This article explains how to build audio diffusers for your room acoustics, based on Dr. Floyd Toole’s book, Sound Reproduction: The Acoustics and Psychoacoustics of Loudspeakers and Rooms. Diffusers reflect sound in many different directions in a room to give your home audio system’s sound a greater sense of spaciousness. What to Know Use concrete form tubes from a hardware or construction supply store, cut in half, place around room.Diameter matters: 24-inch diameter = more effective 1-foot thick diffuser; 14-inch = more affordable 7-inch diffuser....
Fedora 18 is finally released after months of delays. While GNOME 3.6 debuted back in September of 2012, this Fedora release marks the first time many users will get their hands on the latest version. GNOME 3.6 has seen its fair share of polish and an abundance of interface changes, but the most controversial changes can be found in the Nautilus file manager, now rebranded as Files. Below is a comprehensive look around the newly-redesigned file manager, showing how to manage files in GNOME 3....
AoE 4 is an RTS game where you relive history and create your own too. Players can enjoy this game with friends too. This title offers PVP and PVE multiplayer modes with up to 7 of your companions. If this is something you are looking forward to doing, here’s how to invite/add and play with friends in Age Of Empires 4 multiplayer. How to Invite & Add friends to Play Age Of Empires 4 Multiplayer Mode Here are the simple steps to invite and add friends in AoE 4 and play the multiplayer Co-op or PVP mode....
This article explains how to render glass in Maya using the Mental Ray renderer plugin with the mia_material_x shader. What to Know Find Mia_Material_X: Select Hypershade window > Mental Ray > Materials > mia_material_x.Next, set up test scene, then adjust parameters. Diffuse = 0. Index of Refraction = 1.52. Transparency = 1.Reflectivity = between 0.8 - 1. Specular Balance = 0. Next, open BRDF tab > select Use Fresnel Reflection. Locate Mia_Material_X Mental Ray’s Mia shader is an all-purpose material network designed to be a physically accurate solution for just about any inorganic surface you can imagine including chrome, stone, wood, glass, and ceramic tile....
This article explains how to respawn the Ender Dragon in Minecraft on any platform (PC, Xbox, Switch, etc.). How to Resummon the Ender Dragon After you defeat the Ender Dragon, you can follow these steps to resummon her: Craft 16 Blaze Powders using 8 Blaze Rods. You can only make 2 Blaze Powders at a time. Make a Crafting Table with four wood planks. Any type of wood planks will work (Warped Planks, Crimson Planks, etc....
This article explains how to set a default email signature in Apple Mail and use different signatures for different accounts. Instructions cover Mail for macOS 10.10 and later. What to Know Select Mail > Preferences > Signatures. Highlight an account, tap + to create a new signature, and name the signature.Select Always match my default message font so the signature and message text match. Or select Format > Show Fonts to make changes....
Have you ever wished you could simply press a button and call everyone in the house for dinner? What if you could wake up all your teenagers so they don’t miss the bus without pounding on every door? You can purchase actual intercom systems for hundreds of dollars, or you can set up an inexpensive home intercom system using only the equipment you have in your home. Here’s how. Use Your Smartphones If you want to create an intercom system at home but don’t want to purchase any additional hardware, using your smartphones may be right for you....
This article covers how to show those hidden files as well as how to hide them again. What to Know At the terminal command line prompt, enter defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles -boolean true ; killall Finder. By default, macOS hides critical system files and folders to prevent accidental deletion or alteration. How to Show Hidden Files in macOS To show hidden files on a Mac, use the Terminal application. Information in this article applies to Macs running macOS Catalina (10....
This article provides several solutions if you’re experiencing a slowdown on your Chromebook: What to Know Check task manager; verify there are no network issues; reduce local storage clutter; enable page prefetching.Minimize Chrome extensions and apps; clear browser cache; block JavaScript and ads.Enable hyper-threading and GPU rasterization. If all else fails, reset your Chromebook to factory default. Check the Task Manager One of the easiest ways to figure out how to speed up a Chromebook is by checking the Task Manager on your Chromebook....
After doing all the hard work in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, it is natural that Eivor and the clan members will be in thirst for a good feast. Well, the game does allow you to throw a feast with your clan members and brag about all your achievements and victory. There’s nothing better than hot food and good ale after a battle. Here’s how you can start a feast in AC Valhalla....
Virtually all blogging platforms, including Blogger, have the “quote text” function. This is useful when you want to highlight sections from other texts or where you need to highlight information from within your own article. Quoted text can be customised to look different from the main body of your article and these differences make it stand out. In this article I will describe how to use the “quote text” function in Blogger blogs as well as how to customise its look....
This article explains how to insert a watermark on an Excel spreadsheet. It includes information on repositioning, removing, and replacing the watermark. These instructions apply to Excel 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007, Excel 2019 for Mac and Excel 2016 for Mac. What to Know Select the Excel Insert tab. Choose Header & Footer > Picture. Choose the image and select Insert to display a &[Picture] code.Select any cell in the worksheet to exit the Header box and view the watermark image....
This article explains how to find the owner of an IP address, whether you know the IP address or not. Also included are instructions for finding an IP address using the Windows command prompt. What to Know If you know the IP address, enter it on ARIN WHOIS to view ownership.To find an IP address, open Windows command prompt (Start + CMD on Windows) > type ping websitename.com. To find an IP address owner if you don’t know the IP address, use Register....
The Potion of Strength in Minecraft can come in handy when you have to fight off hordes of zombies or other mobs. You can actually extend or double the effects of strength potions if you have the right ingredients. What You Need to Make a Potion of Strength To craft a Potion of Strength from scratch, you’ll need the following materials: Instructions in this article apply to Minecraft for all platforms including Windows, PS4, and Xbox One....
Disney Dreamlight Valley is a fun real-life simulator game with tons of activities. Cooking is an integral mechanic in this game. You can select from 160 recipes available in the game. They are divided into three categories: Appetizers, Entrées, and Desserts. You can use these dishes to either gain energy or increase friendship levels with the residents of the valley. In this article, we will tell you how to make Apple Sorbet in Disney Dreamlight Valley....
This article explains how to merge and unmerge cells in Excel, as well as how to find a group of merged cells in a spreadsheet. The instructions in this article apply to Microsoft Excel 2019, 2016, and Excel in Microsoft 365. What to Know Select cells. Go to Home > select Merge and Center down-arrow > select a merge option or Unmerge Cells.Or, right-click selected cells > Format Cells > Alignment > select or deselect Merge Cells....
If you’ve ever waited for a webpage to update with vital information you need, you know it can be a real chore to keep tabs on it. Perhaps you refresh the page every so often. Maybe you even go so far as to install an auto-refresher. But what if you could use a tool that would let you know when the webpage updates instead? This is the goal of VisualPing, developed both as a website and a Chrome extension....
