(File)sharing is caring: Stop emailing docs to people on the same wireless network as you. There’s a setting that lets you share. On Windows, go to Settings > Network & internet > Advanced network settings > Advanced sharing settings. Then, open Private networks and turn on File and printer sharing. On a Mac, use AirDrop. Yeah, Apple wins this round.
Must-have download: Quick, simple screen capture and file sharing tool
Grabbing a screenshot can be an essential part of your everyday workflow, whether for your use or to share with others. While taking a screenshot is nothing new, historically, the most simple way to do so has been to click the Print Screen key. Even then, you would have to use another program to change the screenshot to something usable.
But what if you need something easy to use and full of features that can do much more than grab a static screen image? For instance, what if you want to record what’s happening on your entire screen or even just a corner? There’s a free solution you might not know about, even though it’s been around for more than a decade. And its features can help with your easiest screenshot needs to fully customized files, ready for presentation.
We’re talking about ShareX, an open-source program that first made its debut way back in 2007. Sure, it’s been around for a while, but it’s continually being modified and improved to give users an easy and streamlined experience. How simple is it to use? Once you download and install it, it’s ready to go.
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Here are some of the things ShareX can do
1. The easiest part of the process is the actual capture. Once the program opens, click on Capture in the top left corner. It’ll bring up numerous options, such as Fullscreen, which will take a screenshot of your entire desktop, even over multiple monitors.
2. If that option is too broad, check out the Capture drop-down menu to see very specific options, including capturing a specific window, monitor or region of the screen. The same goes for recording what’s on your screen, even creating a GIF. It can handle scrolling capture and other options as well.
3. Once you have the capture you want, where do you want it to go? With ShareX, you can set up numerous custom tasks for your captures, including saving it locally, sharing it with others, opening its built-in editor or uploading it to any of dozens of services, including, but not limited to, Imgur and Google Photos. Those settings can be accessed through After capture tasks and Destinations.
4. You can also customize Hotkey settings, allowing you to decide how to set up your keyboard shortcuts. NOTE: Once installed, the default hotkey to capture everything on your monitor(s) is the Print Screen key.
Tech how-to: 5 ways to share files too big to email
Our cameras take fabulous photos and videos. Our computers tackle data-packed spreadsheets. We can create detailed graphics that look incredible when blown up. But all of that comes with a drawback: huge files.
First, you need to make sure your computer, tablet or smartphone has enough storage to handle those files. Tap or click here for a quick trick to free up more space.
How to easily share content between Android phones
Ever had the sudden need to share a picture or file with someone you’re speaking with? Good news! There’s no longer the need to send a message or type an email to share content. This feature will let you instantly transfer content between Android devices.
Organize your photos with this free download
Digital camera technology has progressed so far and become so accessible that people are taking many more photos than they once did. According to info trends, people around the world were projected to take 1.2 trillion photos in 2017. That’s a lot of photos!