Skip to content

TooLab Sign up

Blog

Short, practical guides for checking your hardware and fixing what the tests find.

Tests Browser game rotation controls not working? How to fix Find out whether your phone's motion sensors, browser permissions, screen rotation lock, or the game itself is stopping tilt controls from working. Jason TurnerOctober 25, 20265 min read
Tests How to check if a screen protector lifts at the edges Check whether a screen protector is lifting, tell edge adhesive trouble from a screen fault, and test touch response before deciding what to do. Daniel HayesOctober 25, 20265 min read
Tests VPN changes loaded latency readings: what to check Learn why a VPN can change loaded latency and Bufferbloat Test grades, how to compare results fairly, and what to adjust before blaming your internet. Jason TurnerOctober 25, 20265 min read
Apps How to align background music with a spoken introduction Learn where to place music beneath a spoken intro, when to start it, and how to use fades so the voice stays clear in your finished audio. Jessica HallOctober 25, 20265 min read
Apps How to add a callout arrow to a screenshot Add a clear arrow and label to a screenshot in TooLab Photo Editor, then export a marked-up copy while keeping the original image intact. David MorganOctober 25, 20264 min read
Tools How to make a QR code for car service history Create a QR code that opens your car’s service history webpage, then check the link, privacy, and print size before placing it in the vehicle. Emily ParkerOctober 25, 20264 min read
Tests How to check system data after connecting a dock Compare system details before and after connecting a dock. Check display, graphics, battery, and network changes, and learn what a browser report cannot confirm. Ryan MitchellOctober 25, 20265 min read
Tools How to sample an accent color from an illustration Sample a clean accent from a digital illustration, read its HEX and RGB values, and avoid edge pixels or display effects that can skew the match. Emily ParkerOctober 25, 20264 min read
Tools How to check if a font installed correctly Check whether a font is available to your computer and apps, then fix common install problems on Windows or macOS using a browser-based font list. Lauren HughesOctober 25, 20265 min read
Tests How to verify a pixel flaw on a second video input Compare the same screen defect across two monitor inputs to tell whether it stays with the panel or follows a cable, port, or video source. Michael ReedOctober 25, 20265 min read
Tools How to sample muted tones from landscape photos Sample a quiet green, gray, or earth tone from a landscape photo, get its HEX and HSL values, and avoid colors that shift with glare or detail. Rachel BennettOctober 25, 20265 min read
Tests Why system info differs in private browsing mode See why System Info can show different device details in a private window, what those differences mean, and how to compare results fairly. Ryan MitchellOctober 25, 20264 min read