A full wash: Just because Chromebooks use web apps doesn’t mean they don’t need resetting every once in a while. A reset is called a “Powerwash.” Sign out of ChromeOS, hold Ctrl + Alt + Shift + R, then choose Restart and Powerwash.
Cool site: Free easy-to-use video editing tools
How many pictures do you have on your phone’s camera roll? You don’t have to be a trained photo editor to have amazing images. Tap or click here for five photo apps that make your pics better without any Photoshop skills.
But what about videos? It can take a bit more effort to create the perfect final product. If you need a fast, simple way to edit videos, this browser-based solution might be for you.
Before digging in, it’s worth noting that we recommend using the web app, not the browser extension. While uploading sensitive or personal material might not be the best idea, this site is an excellent resource for quickly and conveniently perfecting small, inconsequential projects anywhere, from any computer.
How to use Web Apps by 123apps
The 123apps site consists of a long list of audio, video, and conversion tools that can be used to edit video and audio projects from any browser. For this piece, we’ll focus on one of the most robust tools in the suite, the video editor.
To begin, click on the video editor icon, the first on the list. Then:
- Upload your first clip to unlock the video timeline.
- Add additional clips or media as needed until all your files have been uploaded.
- Use the web app’s toolkit to arrange, edit, and adjust your video project.
- Watch it to ensure you’ve got what you need.
- Hit Save to download the final video or share it directly to your feed.
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Aside from this basic video editor, which lets you do pretty much anything the other tools allow, you can also dive directly into some of the other features listed on the site. You’ll be able to do any of the following:
- Merge and trim videos.
- Add text to videos.
- Crop videos.
- Flip, rotate, and resize videos.
- Loop videos.
- Adjust a video’s speed.
- Record videos.
To use any of these online editing tools, click on the appropriate button and follow the prompts. Just upload, adjust, export or share.
Adobe Flash is officially dead - Here's how to remove it from your computer
Adobe’s Flash Player has been a staple of web development for decades, somewhat integral to websites running smoothly. But over the last few years, companies like Google and Microsoft have moved away from Flash.
Google said in 2017 that it would no longer support the technology in its Chrome browser, and Microsoft’s Edge browser removed Flash functionality. That’s why some of your favorite websites and video games will be changing how they function or go away forever. Tap or click here for details on the end of one viral game.
Latest Windows 10 update causing serious issues, including Blue Screen of Death
With cybercrime on the rise, it’s more important than ever to keep your computer up to date. Unfortunately, Microsoft hasn’t had the best track record this year with updates.
The latest Windows 10 update is more than just a little bit bad. Some users on Microsoft’s support forums are calling the October Patch Tuesday updates a “disaster,” and here’s why: The dreaded Blue Screen of Death, failure to install and issues using the File Explorer.