How Does ‘Rasterizing’ an Image or a Shape Help the Designer? Designers, who work with Adobe Photoshop or are new to designing must know that in Adobe Photoshop, whatever you create, whether it is typography or a shape/image, it is formed in a vector layer. This means that if you take a close look at these vector layers, the edges of the object would be clear and very sharp. By rasterizing a certain layer, you make the image/shape editable in a pixel format....

In this article, we have outlined all the requirements to obtain a refund for your game on Steam. Steam Refund Requirements Before we refund a game on Steam, we must consider its prerequisites. Steam allows you to ask for a refund for any game purchased on the app, but you need to fulfill the prerequisites of its Refund Policy for the request to be accepted. The two most significant prerequisites for refunding a game on Steam are: So if you make your refund request after the two weeks have passed and/, or you have played the game for more than 2 hours, Steam will most likely not accept your refund request....

Update: Starting with Windows 10 build 17661, Windows Defender was renamed to Windows Security. While this new approach makes it easier for users to access the built-in security suite, a lot of users have reported that the icon is totally useless for them. But what really annoyed a lot of users is the fact that the Windows Defender icon appears even if you are using a 3rd-party antivirus to protect your system....

The right-click context menu in question now has an option that reads “Open PowerShell window here” instead of one that reads “Open Command Prompt here”. On the bright side, Windows PowerShell is a much more advanced command shell as compared to Command Prompt and, according to Microsoft, is also much better, and users can execute the same commands that can be ran on Command Prompts on Windows PowerShell. However, some specific commands do require the “....

However, the drawback to rooting is that it will disable the OTA Updates, which means you will not be able to get updates automatically. Before you continue with the steps listed in this guide; you acknowledge and accept that any damage to your phone caused by your attempts to root your phone is your own responsibility. Appuals, the (author) and our affiliates will not be responsible for a bricked device, dead SD Card, or anything to do with your phone....

Google has been updating its Chrome OS with new features since its release but it’s nowhere near to Windows, Mac or even some Linux distributions. Chromebooks don’t run Windows software, normally which can be the best and worst thing about them. You can avoid Windows junk applications but you also can’t install Adobe Photoshop, the full version of MS Office, or other Windows desktop applications. Luckily, there are workarounds to use Windows desktop programs on a Chromebook: either running them remotely, through Android, through developer mode or running them on your Chromebook itself....

While you might think that using this kind of a configuration can be slow without a proper electromechanical hard disk, you’d actually theoretically reduce the access time. Ubuntu Server is so small it boots quickly anyway. Once you have your router in place, you’ll probably not actually turn it on and off very often. Regardless of which configuration you choose, you’ll want to point your browser to https://ubuntu.com/download/server in order to download an ISO....

The FPS counter is incorporated into the game, so you can turn it on without the need of installing any additional files. There are a few ways that you can do this, so follow the article to see all of the methods. There are also 3rd party applications that can show an FPS counter inside your game, but you need other applications to install in order to have access to them....

Fortunately, preventing Skype from being launched at startup is not only doable but is also pretty easy. What is noteworthy, however, is that the average Windows user can go about preventing Skype from being launched at startup in three different ways, and the exact method that ends up working for a user varies from one user to the next. That being the case, you should simply try each of these methods out one by one until one of them successfully stops Skype from running automatically at startup....

One might wonder how using typing a letter using Microsoft Word is the ‘fancier’ option – won’t you have to manually type and format your letter if you create it using Microsoft Word? Well, you’ll only have to type most of your letter if you type it using Microsoft Word, and if you do it right, your letter’s formatting will be taken care of for you. How is that possible?...

In this guide, we will show you how to unlock the bootloader on your Pixel 2 / Pixel 2 XL, and root it using Magisk. It’s a very simple process, so just follow our guide carefully, and comment if anything goes wrong (it shouldn’t). Requirements: Unlocking the Pixel 2 / Pixel 2 XL Bootloader Please be aware that unlocking the bootloader will wipe your phone (factory reset). You should backup any important data before proceeding....

Before you continue with the steps listed in this guide; you acknowledge and accept that any damage to your phone caused by your attempts to root or unroot your phone is your own responsibility. Appuals, the (author) and our affiliates will not be responsible for a bricked device, dead SD Card, or anything to do with your phone. If you don’t know what you’re doing; please research and If you do not feel comfortable with the steps, then DO NOT PROCEED....

In Windows 10, there is a tiny note taking application called Sticky Notes. So, I will be guiding you throughout the steps on how to use Sticky Notes in Windows 10. This application was first made available in Windows Vista and it was worth using it. You would definitely consider its importance if you are a busy person and you have to take note of everything. It works like a piece of paper and you can have as many paper pieces you want on your screen....

The methods I’m showing you will also work with a headset that has volume control buttons, like mine pictured above. Don’t worry, we are not replacing the functionality of your volume keys – we will be making it so that normal presses still control the volume, but long presses will skip / backwards the tracks on your playlist. The first method is for rooted Android users, the second method is for non-rooted users, though the second method is a bit more technical....

With their new NUC 13 Extreme “Raptor Canyon” PC, Intel will permit upgrades to the graphics card, processor, and memory. Both the NUC 12 Pro and NUC 12 Enthusiast versions, which still have a tiny form factor and concentrate on the business and gaming markets, have been unveiled by Intel. However, because this new build is intended for ardent enthusiasts and hardcore users, users will have more possibilities to upgrade the system....

The Logitech G Cloud Gaming Handheld earlier this morning, according to a press release from Logitech. The Logitech G has a similar physical shape to the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck, thanks to its 1080p HD screen, built-in controllers, and 12-hour battery. And although those platforms may natively download and play games, the Logitech G has been designed to support various game streaming services, particularly with games accessible via Xbox Game Pass....

Insiders who spoke to the New York Post said that Microsoft didn’t anticipate this scrutiny from market regulators. It and Activision Blizzard are really in strife behind the scenes despite both businesses’ assertions that the merger will close due to the mounting pressure. Currently, the Call of Duty franchise’s exclusivity is the main issue. Microsoft has already said that this game brand would not be kept exclusive to PlayStation, but they would also not be required by law to do so....

Sony warned last month that the proposed arrangement may persuade users to move from PlayStation to Xbox to the Brazilian regulatory agency CADE, which, like many other territories, is now reviewing the proposed partnership for clearance. Microsoft has now responded to CADE with a 27-page acquisition-related document to refute Sony’s assertions. Microsoft states in the study that while several third parties, such as Ubisoft and Bandai Namco, responded to CADE, Sony was the only business to declare that Call of Duty was in a category all its own with no rivals....

Microsoft is constantly working to bring new capabilities to Windows 10 Your Phone App to make it a bit more feature complete. Now it seems like the company is planning to bring the ability to share files right from your desktop. In the latest build, some insiders spotted a new folder named “ContentTransfer” that is meant to introduce the functionality within Your Phone app. Once enabled, it would probably allow you to send and receive files to/from your contacts....

Resident Evil Games are Coming to the Nintendo Switch! At first glance, you might become excited at the fact that CAPCOM is bringing its most recent titles to the Nintendo Switch but then one wonders how hardware-intensive games the likes of CAPCOM’s recent Resident Evil iterations will run on the Switch in the first place. Well, it’s all thanks to Nintendos Cloud Streaming service. The games will run on the Nintendo Switch via online streaming that’s been pretty commonplace in the modern gaming industry....