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How to get more out of the TooLab utilities: image converter, QR codes, colors, text compare, timers and more.
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Why your screen recording shows a black window
Find out why a screen recording shows a black window, then fix the capture source, permissions, or app settings with a browser-based test.
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Why photos contain more than one metadata standard
Learn why a photo can store EXIF, IPTC, and XMP together, how to spot repeated or conflicting fields, and what to remove before sharing.
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How to clean duplicate email entries in a CSV
Find repeated email addresses in a CSV export, decide which rows to keep, and clean the file without losing useful contact details.
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How to see which fonts are installed on your PC
See which fonts your PC has installed, preview your own text in a browser, and find out why a font may still be missing from an app.
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Image contains several location tags: what to do
Learn why one photo can contain several location tags, how to tell duplicates from conflicting coordinates, and how to remove location data before sharing.
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How to clean photos for an anonymous listing
Remove location data and visible clues before posting a listing photo, then check the saved copy to make sure it reveals less about you.
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QR code not scanning? Fix size, contrast and layout
Find out why a QR code will not scan, then fix its size, contrast, clear border or logo and test a cleaner version before printing.
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Static vs dynamic QR codes: which do you need?
Compare static and dynamic QR codes, choose the right type for links or Wi-Fi, and learn what to check before you print or share one.
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How to find the HEX code of a color on screen
Pick a color anywhere on your screen and get its HEX code, then learn how to copy it and why the same color may look different elsewhere.
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How to record a software setup walkthrough
Record a clear software setup walkthrough for coworkers, capture the right screen and audio, and keep the recording easy to follow.
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Screen recording captures the wrong tab: what to check
Find which tab, window, or screen your recorder is sharing, then fix the source or browser permissions before you record again.
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Why a font appears in Windows but not in an app
Find out why an installed font is missing from one app, how to confirm Windows can see it, and the steps that usually make it appear.