Jack Slater
435 articles published since October 26, 2015
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About Jack Slater
Jack has been a freelance tech journalist for more than a decade. He has covered Windows Vista, 7, 10, and 11 topics within a multitude of guides for MakeUseOf and numerous other websites.
How to Set Up Google Workspace Desktop Shortcuts in Windows 11
Want to create a desktop shortcut for your Google Workspace apps on Windows 11? Here's how.
How to Set Colors for Active and Inactive Title Bars in Windows 11
Add some spice to your Windows 11 PC with custom colors for the title bar at the top of every window.
How to Merge PDF Documents Together in Windows 11
Combine multiple PDFs into one with these handy mergers in Windows 11.
How to Enable Quick Action Commands in Firefox and Edge
Firefox and Edge both offer Quick Action commands in the address bar, but the option is hidden by default. Here's how to enable the feature.
How to Fix the Uninstallation Error 0x80073CFA in Windows 10 & 11
Windows' 0x80073CFA error prevents you from uninstalling apps, but there are ways to fix it.
How to Add Preview and Details Pane Options to File Explorer’s Context Menu
Get more out of File Explorer with the Preview and Details pane, both of which will help you sort through your files on Windows.
How to Annotate PDFs in Mozilla Firefox
Firing up a PDF editor can be inconvenient. So to avoid doing so, here's how to annotate PDFs right from with Firefox.
How to Search in the Sidebar Within Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, and Firefox
Search sidebars are a handy feature to make quick searches. Whether it's a feature or an extension, here's how to use them in most browsers.
How to Add an Overlapping Photo to Windows 11’s Desktop Wallpaper
Want to add your fave photo to your desktop without making it your wallpaper? These Windows apps can help.
How to Convert EXR Files to JPG Images on Windows 11
EXR files are great, but they can take up a ton of space. Here's how to convert them to the much lighter JPG format on Windows 11.
How to Annotate PDF Documents in Windows 11
Sometimes, sending just a PDF isn't enough. Here's how to annotate them in Windows 11.
How to Utilize Internet Explorer in Windows 11
Microsoft has officially killed off Internet Explorer, but there are a few tricks you can use to revive it on Windows 11.
11 Well-Hidden Features in Windows 11
Windows 11 is packed with features, to the point where some of them have fallen away from the limelight. Here are some criminally underrated tools.
How to Convert PDF Documents Into Black and White in Windows 11
Here's how to make your PDF files easier on the printer ink and storage space on Windows 11.
How to Close Tabs by Double-Clicking Them in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Vivaldi
Double-clicking a tab to close it can be a neat time-saving trick when browsing. Here's how you can in Edge, Chrome, Firefox, and Vivaldi.
How to Set Up Shortcuts to Automatically Hide the Taskbar in Windows 11
If you're always hiding and unhiding the taskbar, save your fingers and make some shortcuts on Windows 11.
How to Fix Missing Start Menu Icons in Windows 11/10
Did your Start Menu icons suddenly disappear? Here's how you can bring them back.
How to Fix the Camera App’s 0xa00f4288 Error on Windows 10 & 11
Here's how to fix the Camera app’s 0xa00f4288 error on Windows and put yourself in the spotlight once more.
How to Fix Epic Games Launcher’s AS-3 Error in Windows 11 and 10
Can't sign in to the Epic Games Launcher? You might be getting the error code AS-3. Here are a few ways you can fix this error in Windows 11 and 10.
How to Add the Hot Corners Feature From macOS to Windows 11
macOS contains some handy features that Windows doesn't have by default. Add the hot corners feature to Windows 11 with these apps.