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    March 2022

    14 March

    • How to change a column to numeric in Excel?

      When you open an Excel spreadsheet, by default the columns are indexed by letters. However if you'd like to change the format and have the index in numbers, follow the step-by-step guide below.

    • Run macro on opening: worksheet, workbook

      Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet application which is included as part of Microsoft office software. It features graphic tools, calculations, pivot tables and macro programming. It has the ability to automatically execute or run an Excel macro code. Macros are the set of commands used to create, record and save repetitive tasks.

    • PS4 text to speech: not working

      This guide will teach you how to enable the Text to Speech feature on the PlayStation 4. This feature will permit you to receive spoken feedback as you navigate through the menus of your console.

    • How to run software if signature invalid

      Some software from the web comes with an invalid signature and by default Internet Explorer (Microsoft's web browser), is automatically programmed to stop installing and running it on the Windows operating system. This is a security action that prevents software from threatening or infecting your PC with a virus. However, sometimes you will need to allow such software to install and run. In this case, you will have to modify the configuration as shown in the article below.

    11 March

    • Deluge stop seeding: after complete

      Deluge is an open-source BitTorrent. Once you download a file, you start seeding it - that is, you are leaving your BitTorrent open and other individuals can download from it. As with many torrent services, you have to manually configure it to automatically stop seeding data. This is possible by setting a particular upload ratio to be reached. In this article, we present the steps to follow in order to do this.

    • How to disable fast boot: Windows 8, Windows 8.1

      The fast startup mode saves the state of the system at each shutdown and allows you to restart your Windows 8/8.1 tablet, PC or laptop faster. However in return, you won't have access to certain features at startup including access to the BIOS, the boot menu and Safe Mode.

    • How to fill multiple Excel sheets from master sheet

      This article will explain how you populate multiple excel sheets based on data entered in another main sheet by giving you and example and then the solution. You should then be able to adapt the solution to your own problems.

    • How to turn off S Pen: Note 5, Note 9, Note 10

      If you are running low on battery power on your Note 5, Note 9, Note 10 or other Note devices, you can enable the Power Saving Mode to help reduce your battery usage. In addition, you can further extend the battery life of your Samsung Galaxy Note 5 by disabling unnecessary features such as S Pen Detection.

    10 March

    • Identify the processor: Windows, Mac, Linux

      Identifying the processor architecture of your computer system (Windows, Mac, Linux) can be useful to find the configuration and technical capabilities of the PC. This hardware which forms the core of the system can be identified from the system parameters. This article will show you how.

    • Change icon size: Windows 8

      In this article we will explain how to change the size of your icons under Windows 8.1 (this method also works for Windows 7 and Vista).

    • ASPI drivers: Windows 10, download

      CD/DVD drives are one of the most important parts of a personal computer's multimedia capability. Occasionally however, an error message may pop up about a missing or corrupted ASPI driver. These drivers are the integral bridges between the hardware and software, without which multimedia capabilities would be severely affected. The easiest way to solve this issue is to download and install the latest version of the ASPI drivers. We will explain this procedure below.

    • How to Install Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 8

      Unlike with Windows 10, Internet Explorer is the default web browser for Windows 8. There are different versions of the browser and the latest one to ever exist is Internet Explorer 11. However, if you are used to the previous one, Internet Explorer 10, you may want to continue with it, or switch back to it. If this is your case, you are in the right place: this article discusses how to use IE10 on Windows 8.

    • Network architecture: definition, in computer network

      Network architecture refers to the layout of the network, consisting of the hardware, software, connectivity, communication protocols, and mode of transmission (i.e. wired or wireless). This FAQ will introduce you to the concept.

    9 March

    • How to erase CD rw: Windows 7

      Windows 7 can erase rewritable CDs or DVDs without the use of a third party program. In this short guide, we will show you how to do this.

    • How to create portable version of Minecraft: Windows 10

      This article discusses some tricks for playing Minecraft. It is important to note that the tricks will only work on an original version, not a pirated one. Minecraft is inexpensive and DRM-free and you can keep a portable version of it on your USB key. To run the game without an internet connection, you must have Java installed on your system. In this article, we will show you how to create a portable version of Minecraft.

    • Change picture mode: on LG Smart TV

      The picture mode on a TV has to do with the dimensions of the image that your TV displays. Like most other TVs, the LG Smart TV allows you to change the default dimensions. This tutorial will show you how.