Blog
Short, practical guides for checking your hardware and fixing what the tests find.
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Tools
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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Tools
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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Games
How to warm up your mouse hand before a short match
Use a three to five minute mouse-hand warm-up before a short match, with easy tracking, controlled flicks, and checks for tension or fatigue.
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Tools
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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Tools
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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Tools
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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Tests
What lost browser requests do and do not prove
Learn what a browser connection test's lost requests mean, what they cannot identify, and how to compare results before changing your network.
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Tests
Why color profiles change the look of a printer test
Learn why a printer test page can look different under different color profiles, how to check the print settings, and when color is not the problem.
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Tests
When a print test points to a mechanical fault
Learn how to read a printer test page for paper-feed, alignment, and repeated-mark problems, then decide what to clean, test, or repair.
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Tools
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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Tools
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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Tools
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.