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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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How to choose a typeface for a kiosk display
Choose a kiosk typeface that stays readable at a distance, compare installed fonts with real labels, and test it on the actual screen.
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Why a font may not have a true condensed face
Check whether a font includes a genuinely condensed style or is being squeezed by software, and learn how to find the right face.
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How to find changed punctuation in two essays
Compare two essay drafts line by line, spot punctuation changes such as commas and quotation marks, and check that each change is intentional.
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Make a QR code for a Google Maps search
Create a QR code that opens a public Google Maps search, then test it on a phone and choose a size and contrast that scan reliably.
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How to prepare transparent WEBP images for compatibility
Convert transparent WEBP images to PNG for apps that cannot open them, then check that the background stays transparent and the image looks right.
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How to track a board game's turn duration
Time each board game turn with a browser stopwatch, record results consistently, and see whether turns are speeding up or dragging on.
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Quotation changed between versions? What to inspect
Check whether a changed quotation is a real wording edit or a formatting difference, compare its context, and verify the final text against its source.
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How to prepare an image collection for offline sharing
Choose a format for each picture, convert up to 50 images in your browser, then organize and verify a collection before sharing it offline.
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Why a recording file may not play on an older device
Learn why an older phone, TV, or computer may reject a recording, how to check the file, and what settings give it a better chance of playing.
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Why a screenshot gets larger after PNG conversion
Find out why a screenshot can take up more space as a PNG, how to compare the files fairly, and which format to use without losing needed detail.
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How to copy a color from a logo without Photoshop
Pick a logo color in your browser, copy its HEX or RGB value, and avoid common sampling mistakes that can make the match look wrong.
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Calendar using the wrong time zone? What to check
Find out whether the event, calendar account, device, or daylight saving setting is shifting the time, then correct the right time zone without moving other events.