Change the Background for Individual Slides If you want to change the background for a single slide or give each slide its own look, you can pick from colors, gradients, patterns, and more. You’ll see the change apply to the slide immediately, so if you change your mind, you can revert it. To return the background to its original appearance, select Reset Background at the bottom of the Format Background pane....

You’d be surprised by the number of factors that contribute to a computer’s sluggishness. To really dial in on the cause, you’re going to need to run diagnostics. This is the only way you’ll get to the root of the problem. In this guide, you’ll learn how to perform a benchmark test. We’ll also provide some tips on how to improve your computer’s performance. Windows Resource and Performance Monitor Windows has a built-in diagnostics tool called Performance Monitor....

Cooling fans are absolutely necessary to keep your system cool, but they shouldn’t make your PC sound like an engine. To find the optimal balance between noise and cooling, you need to learn how to control the fan speed on your PC. Fan speed is often controlled automatically based on the hardware temperature. Your PC should be fairly silent when you’re browsing the internet, but it can get loud when you’re playing a demanding game....

However, not everybody uses Publisher these days. For example, you may want to send a PUB file for review or printing, but the recipient can’t open it because they don’t have Publisher installed on their device. One of the best ways to share the file and ensure that others can open your publication is to convert the Publisher file to a PDF file. Whether you’re working on an eBook, greeting card, or other publication, we’ll show you how to convert Publisher files to PDF format and make it shareable....

For example, you can prepare a single letter for all your friends asking how they’re doing but with the ability to change the names and cities dynamically in the letter. This way, your generic letter to John will mention his name and his city, and the same letter to Mike will have Mike’s name and his city on his letter. Create Your Recipients List In An Excel Spreadsheet You’ll need to gather a list of recipients and their data into a single data source....

This tutorial will teach you how to manually duplicate pages in a single-page and multi-page Word document. We’ll also show you how to create and use a page duplication Macro in Microsoft Word. Duplicate a Page in a Single-Page Document If your Word document has one page, here’s how to duplicate its content to a new page. Alternatively, right-click the selection and select Copy on the context menu. Alternatively, head to the Home tab and select the Paste icon....

If your Xbox One or Xbox Series X refuses to launch a game, has trouble loading files, or just experiences issues that standard troubleshooting won’t solve, try a factory reset. You should also use a factory reset to fully erase the system before you sell it to another person to ensure the safety of your personal information. How to Factory Reset an Xbox One or Xbox Series X Factory resetting an Xbox One or Xbox Series X follows the same steps regardless of what console you have....

The blue screen of death (BSOD) comes in several forms, each of which can affect your PC’s functionality. Among them is the video_scheduler_internal_error, which can show up when you’re surfing the web or using certain software on your Windows computer. Fortunately, there are several possible fixes to the video scheduler internal error in Windows 10. What is Video Scheduler Internal Error in Windows 10? The video scheduler internal error is a common cryptic Windows 10 stop code error, which indicates that the video scheduler has detected a fatal violation....

Some common reasons the error occurs include an overlocked CPU, activation of the browser’s experimental features, and outdated browser versions. We’ll learn to deal with these items in this guide. Restart Your Computer When you encounter the “status_breakpoint” error, the first thing to do is restart your machine. Doing so fixes many minor glitches with the system, allowing you to browse your sites uninterruptedly. Before turning your computer off and back on, save your unsaved work, or you risk losing it....

Other causes for the issue include the hybrid mode interfering with sleep mode, a screensaver keeping your PC on, and a connected device like a mouse waking up your PC. We’ll see how to fix these issues in this guide. Make Sure Sleep Mode Is Enabled When your Windows 11 PC fails to enter sleep mode, check and ensure sleep mode is turned on. You or someone else may have turned it off....

If you want to insert CSV or TSV into an Excel worksheet, you only need to know specifically how the data in the file is separated. You don’t necessarily have to know the details about the data, unless you want to reformat those values into strings, numbers, percentages and more. In this article you’ll learn how to insert either a CSV or TSV file into your Excel worksheet and how to reformat that data in the process of importing, to save yourself some time....

The new version of WSL runs a true Linux kernel inside of a virtual machine. This means that any Linux distribution you run under WSL includes Bash. How to Install WSL and Bash on Windows 11 To install and run Linux operating systems that include Bash on your Windows 11 system, you’ll need to install WSL first. On Windows 11, this is a straightforward process using Windows Terminal. Do not launch CMD (Command Prompt) – Windows Terminal is a different application....

Neither Windows 10 nor 11 have this feature at the time of writing, but if you want a similar option to make your battery last longer on your Windows laptop, you have a few options. Why Limit Your Laptop Battery Charging Level? Why does limiting the maximum charge of your laptop battery make it last longer? This has to do with lithium-ion battery chemistry and how it works. You can get an in-depth explanation in our Definitive Guide to Battery Charging....

Fortunately, there is a way to disable the feature. In this article, we’ll show you how you can remove the shortcut virus using the command prompt and safeguard your computer from future attacks. What Is AutoRun? To understand what a shortcut virus is, you need to know what AutoRun does and why it does it. Windows launches a file called autorun.inf when external devices (USB, memory card, CDs, DVDs, SD cards) are plugged into the computer....

There are two scenarios when renaming files and folders. Either you’re renaming a single file or folder, or you want to rename many files or folders at once. Just like Windows or Mac, Linux has several ways you can do either. Rename a Single File or Directory in Linux Using File Manager Most distributions, or distros, of Linux have a graphical file manager similar to File Explorer in Windows or Finder in MacOS....

This guide will help you repair Windows 11 problems using built-in tools. If you already know what caused your Windows 11 problem, you might be able to skip jumping through hoops and choose the best solution. However, even if you’re not sure about the reason, just step through this guide in order. Start by Entering Safe Mode Most fixes require you to boot into your operating system. If you can’t boot into Windows, you’ll need to boot into Safe Mode....

There could be situations where the controller becomes unresponsive, one or a few of the buttons aren’t doing what they should, or a number of other issues. In these cases, a good fix to try is to reset your controller. There are a couple ways you can reset a PS4 controller, depending on if you have a second controller or not. Both methods are pretty simple to accomplish. Reset the Controller Through the PS4 This method to reset a PS4 controller is basically disconnecting and reconnecting your controller to the PS4....

There are several ways you can select multiple files on Windows, and in this guide, we talk about all of them. Select All Files With Ctrl + A If you want to select all files in a window, press-hold the Ctrl key and press A. This keyboard shortcut selects all files or folders. So this method is helpful when there are many files in a folder but want to exclude some of them that are not in a sequence....

The issues arise once you go looking for the right VPN. Which is the most efficient? The most secure? Do I go for a free setup or subscription plan? Figuring this sort of thing out can take up valuable time you simply don’t have. So why not create and connect to your own VPN? Windows comes with the built-in ability to function as a VPN server, free of charge. It does this by using the point-to-point tunneling protocol (PPTP) and can be confusing to set up if you’re not too tech-savvy....

In Windows 10, the option to sign in with a classic local Windows account, which was hidden behind the “Offline Account” option, is no longer there. You aren’t able to setup Windows 10 without a Microsoft account. Instead, you’re forced to sign in with a Microsoft account during the first-time setup process – after installing or while setting up your new computer with the operating system. Microsoft wants to create a seamless experience so that you have some of the same features across your devices....