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Whether you’re signing a lease, contract, or applying for a loan, we’ll show you how to sign a PDF file in Windows. You can sign a PDF file in Windows using: Adobe Reader for WindowsAdobe Reader DC / Adobe Reader DC OnlineDocuSignThird-party online solutions How to Sign a PDF in Adobe Reader If you need to quickly sign a PDF file, you can do so using Adobe Reader program. Adobe Reader is the most popular PDF reader for Windows that enables you to edit a PDF file and sign it with a certified digital signature or handwritten signature....

You can install Android beta and iOS beta to get a glimpse of what’s to come before the public release is offered to everyone. When you hear about Apple or Google releasing a new feature in an upcoming system update, you can almost always get that same feature early with the beta software. However, it’s important to be aware that the operating systems are not fully developed. They’re instead pre-releases, meaning that they’re still being worked on, the bugs still being squashed, and the features still being ironed on....

Like small group sessions during in-person meetings, breakout rooms on Zoom allow subsets of meeting attendees to meet in smaller groups of up to 50 people. Depending on how the meeting organizer configures the breakout rooms, attendees may rejoin the main meeting room or switch to a different breakout room. We’ll walk you through how to switch between breakout rooms in Zoom, whether you’re the meeting host or an attendee....

If you had to record audio and video separately, and have two different files you want to edit together, there are a few ways to do this in Adobe Premiere Pro. You can do a more automatic sync, or you can sync the files manually. Synchronizing audio to video manually is what you may want to do if Premiere is finding it difficult to match up the audio itself. Otherwise, automatic syncing is easy and works more often than not....

Luckily, Microsoft has added a lot of features in the last couple of versions that help reduce the chances of losing data due to crashes, power outages, accidental deletions, etc. One feature is called AutoRecover and the second, less-commonly known feature, is called AutoBackup. In this article, I’ll talk about how to configure both options so that your data is as safe as possible. I would also like to mention that the latest versions of Office allow you to save documents directly to OneDrive, which is a good option to consider because you’ll still be able to access your work even if your hard drive fails....

This is probably a useless endeavor for most people, but if you are into customizing your machine to the max, then this might be worth your time. If you right-click on the desktop, choose Personalize, and click on Desktop Background at the bottom you’ll see all the default wallpapers that are included in the system listed there. In Windows 7, you have categories like Architecture, Characters, etc. In Windows 8, you have more annoying categories like Flowers and Lines and colors....

In other words, it detects all attached devices, checks that they are working properly and lets you know if something is wrong before the operating system of your choice loads. Your BIOS is written onto a read-only flash memory chip that’s unaffected by the power being cut or anything that goes wrong with your operating system. That doesn’t mean the BIOS itself can’t be updated. Through a process known as “flashing”, your BIOS can be updated with new versions released by the motherboard maker....

Well, the argument can basically be broken down into whether or not you know what you are doing. In my opinion, if you don’t know what a Windows service even is, then you really should not disable any service. If you have some basic understanding of services and programs, then it’s OK to disable only non-Microsoft services. As a general rule, I never disable any service that comes installed with Windows by default or that is from Microsoft....

If Spotify is not playing songs, there are multiple steps you can take and things you can try to straighten out the stream and get your audio bliss back. These steps start with the easiest options and end with the most advanced steps. 1. Check Spotify’s Status Given the size of Spotify as an application, there are bound to be issues that crop up. When you encounter a problem with your music, check Spotify’s status at their Twitter account @SpotifyStatus or by using a service like Downdetector to see if it’s a systemic issue....

Even if you’re a professional videographer, using royalty-free videos saves so much time to be able to quickly download a video that’s suitable for your video subject, instead of going out of your way to try and record the footage yourself. But what royalty-free video websites are the best? We’ve picked them out and explained each one and what they offer. What Is Royalty-Free And Understanding Usage Rights When we talk about royalty-free, we mean content that requires no royalties or license fees to be paid....

It’s not just classic Western RPGs that are getting strong representation. Classic RPGs from Japan (JRPG) now have a second life on mobile devices. Many Western gamers missed out on some of these gems when released on their original platforms, which is a real shame. Now anyone who owns an iOS or Android device can experience what so many JRPG fans have loved for years. So, may your battles be turn-based and your hair ever-spiky....

There are multiple options for speech-to-text software on Windows 10, but it can be hard to narrow down the best picks. We’ve examined both the free and paid options to help you choose the right software for you. The Best Speech to Text Software for Windows 10 These are the best software options for speech-to-text on Windows 10. Windows 10 Speech Recognition Windows 10 includes built-in dictation software. You can activate it almost any time you need to enter text by typing Windows + H, but first, you need to ensure the feature is turned on....

The next-best option is to use a tool like Duolingo, Memrise, or Busuu. Sure, language classes are great, but if you’re already busy, then fitting a structured class into your day is going to be difficult. These online tools give you the ability to learn a language from the comfort of your living room. If you can squeeze out five or ten minutes a day to study, you can get the basics of a language down well enough to have a conversation with a native speaker....

For most people, the default settings are just fine, especially since you can change the wallpaper and customize the colors of the Start Menu and taskbar. However, for customization enthusiasts, making the desktop look “cool” is very important. You’ve probably seen articles on the web where people show off their customized desktops and maybe you’ve wondered how they are able to get that look. Well, in this article, I’m going to show you how you can customize Windows 10 to appear completely different than the default look and feel....

There are several different types of barcodes and I’ll try to show you how to create as many of them as possible for free. In order to create certain types of barcodes, you need specialized commercial software, so I won’t mention those. The most common 1D barcodes are Code 39, Code 128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, etc. 2D barcodes include DataMatrix, PDF 417 and QR codes. In order to create a barcode, you have to install a barcode font onto your system and then use that font in any program that supports fonts like Word, WordPad, etc....

This warning is meant to help you avoid getting scammed or scammers wasting your time. We’ll explain where these warnings come from, what you should do, and how to prevent spammers from calling you in the first place. What Is “Spam”? “Spam” is a delicious (if rather unhealthy) type of canned pork; at least, it is when we’re talking about food! In the context of the internet and computers, spam refers to the junk mail that fills our email inboxes....

What Is a JSON File? JSON stands for JavaScript Object Notation and it’s used to exchange data between web servers and web applications. It derives from JavaScript but it became so popular in recent years that it’s now synonymous with the internet. It’s compatible with multiple programming languages and databases. You’ll recognize a JSON file by its .json file extension. You don’t run a JSON file. It’s not executable like an EXE file....

It’s called “Caret Browsing” and we’ll show you how to use the feature on popular web browsers like Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Brave, and Internet Explorer. Other commonly-used browsers like Safari and Opera don’t support the feature. What Is Caret Browsing? The term “Caret Browsing” (also called “Caret Navigation”) simply describes an alternative way of navigating and reading web pages on your browser. It involves using the direction or arrow keys (also called Cursor keys) on your keyboard to select texts and move through web pages....

Until then, most browsers were fully capable of receiving secure HTTP content, but few site owners bothered to set up their websites using HTTPS. What is HTTPS? It stands for hypertext transfer protocol secure. And today, this secure version of HTTP is how the majority of websites on the internet transmit their content to browsers. What Is HTTPS? When a website uses HTTPS, it means that all of the data being transmitted between that website and your browser is encrypted....

This is accomplished through Google Chrome’s own embedded processes that reach out to Google servers and ensure your browser is patched and safe. However, there’s another process that Chrome kicks off regularly that isn’t quite as critical known as the Software Reporter Tool. What Is the Software Reporter Tool? This tool is part of the Chrome Cleanup Tool that monitors crashes, browser modifications made by malicious add-ons, or malware that may have infected the browser....