Microsoft Flow is a trigger-based system for creating automated workflows. There are lots of templates available, but if they don’t fit the bill for you then here’s how to create a brand new Flow from scratch. You’ll need a free or paid-for plan to use Flow, so go ahead and sign up for one if you haven’t already. Head to the Office 365 app launcher (the nine dots in the top left corner) and click Flow to launch it....
On an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, open the Settings app and tap on “Home Screen.” Under “Screen Timeout,” tap on “Folder.” Drag and drop a folder from the Photos app onto the Folder icon. To create a File folder on Android, first, open the File Manager app on your device. From the main screen, tap the “New” button. In the “Name” field, type a name for your new folder....
WordPress is a great tool for creating a blog or traditional website for your business, organization, or simply to share pictures with family and friends. You can make a free blog on WordPress.com, and if so, your blog will already be ready for most modern mobile device browsers. Here’s our test WordPress.com site in Mobile Safari; WordPress.com automatically gave it an iOS style theme that’s easy to use on mobile devices....
A progress bar is a graphic that, in PowerPoint, visually represents the percentage of the slideshow that has been completed. It’s also a good indicator of the remaining amount. Here’s how to create a progress bar in Microsoft PowerPoint. You can manually create a progress bar by inserting a shape at the bottom of each slide. The problem with this approach is that you’ll need to measure the length of each shape based on the number of slides in the presentation....
Are you managing a small project or tasked with creating a timeline for one? Without extensive tools like a Gantt chart or expensive software like Microsoft Project, you can create a simple project timeline right in Microsoft Excel. A basic project timeline shows milestones or tasks with dates in chronological order. This allows you or your audience to see the entire project at a glance and in one spot. Using a SmartArt Graphic built into Excel or a free downloadable template, you can create a timeline for your project to show exactly what’s necessary....
There are a few ways to create banners in Photoshop. One way is to use the “Create A Banner” command from the Photoshop menu. Another way is to use the “Create A New Graphic” command from the Graphics menu. There are a few ways to make banners for websites. One way is to use an online banner maker. Another way is to print out a banner from a website and cut it out yourself....
Linux allows you to create symbolic links, or symlinks, that point to another file or folder on your machine. The best way to do this is with the ln terminal command—though there are some graphical file managers that can create symbolic links too. What Are Symbolic Links? Symbolic links are basically advanced shortcuts. A symbolic link you create will appear to be the same as the original file or folder it’s pointing at, even though it’s just a link....
Odds are pretty good that you create the same types of Excel spreadsheets over and over again. Creating a custom template can help make that process a lot smoother. When faced with creating similar spreadsheets, many people pop open an existing sheet, delete the data they don’t want there, and then save it as a different file. Worse still, some just create the file from scratch every time. A custom template can make this go a lot faster....
Live polls are a great way of gauging reactions, preferences, and answers during a meeting without having to stop for everyone to have their say. Here’s how to use and create polls in Microsoft Teams meetings. Adding a poll to a meeting is part of the administration of the meeting, so only organizers or presenters can add and manage polls. External guests and other attendees can all respond to Microsoft Teams polls, though....
How to Create a Transparent Widget Background with Scriptable To do this, we’ll be using the free app Scriptable to cut out part of the background via a ready-made script. You won’t have to write a line of code! All you do is copy, paste, and then hit the run button. The way the app does this is quite clever. First, you take a screenshot of an empty Home screen page....
Have you ever wanted to create a time-lapse video of a drive through a scenic area, or a jaunt down a speedy highway at night? It’s actually pretty easy. With a smartphone and about $25, you can create your own time-lapse driving videos. The first thing you’re going to need is a smartphone, obviously. For our purposes, we used an iPhone, which already has time-lapse capabilities built into it. Those of you using Android, you may or may not have such powers by default....
Since iOS 7, Apple devices have had limited support for opening ZIP files in Messages and Mail, while a few other third-party apps provide methods for opening ZIP files. But what if you’re on the other end and want to share multiple files with someone in a zipped file? RELATED: How to Open Zip Files on an iPhone or iPad Bundler is a free app that allows you to group files from your iOS device into “bundles” and share each bundle as a ZIP file through AirDrop, iMessages, email, and other cloud services....
Yes, you can crop an individual layer in Photoshop. To do so, select the layer you want to crop and then use the cursor to click and drag the edge of the layer inside the bounds of your image. Selective cropping is a great way to get the exact photo you want without having to crop in multiple places. There are a few different ways to do it, but the easiest way is to use the Crop tool....
To curve text in Illustrator, follow these steps:Choose the Curl tool from the Tools palette.Drag the text around so that it’s curved.Hold down the Option key and click on the desired corner of the text. Yes, you can bend text in Illustrator by using the Bend tool. There are a few ways to make text curved. One way is to use a software tool to create a curve on the image, then use a graphics editor to create the text....
Previously, Apple offered a single Automatic Updates toggle (which wasn’t enabled by default). If you opted-in, your iPhone or iPad would download the latest update in the background, and it would install it overnight if your device was plugged in and charging (after notifying you about it). But what if you just wanted to download the updates but didn’t want to install them right away? You’d have to dismiss the prompts and reminders for updates on an almost daily basis....
Trying to be productive and Microsoft Teams notifications are troubling your attention continuously? Notifications are meant to give us important or urgent updates, but if you do not want to be disturbed, then its a great idea to customize Microsoft Teams notifications to be more productive and attentive for any client meetings at the same time. Notifications can be very distracting if you are trying to be productive. These days almost every website and apps show you notifications, and Microsoft Teams is not an exception....
The home screen is made up of “Channels” and three sections across the top. These channels are horizontal rows that display content from services. There’s also a lot of content discovery going on, as well as a basic apps list. Let’s dive in. RELATED: How to Change the Screen Saver on Android TV Add (or Remove) Shortcuts to Your Favorite Apps We’ll start on the “Home” tab with the row titled “Favorite Apps....
If you bought your PC from a vendor, you’ve likely seen the manufacturer information in the “System” window. But did you know you can change it—or even add it if you build your own PCs? RELATED: How to Open the System Information Panel on Windows 10 or 8 The “System” window on your PC has a lot of useful information, like your processor model, the amount of installed RAM, what version and edition of Windows you’re running (and don’t forget, you can get even more of this kind of stuff with the System Information tool if you need it)....
Before There is not a lot that you can say about the singular default wallpaper included with the Starter Edition…it just kind of sits there all boring like. Installing Starter Background Changer Since the installer part of the program is in French we have the entire set of install windows shown here with the appropriate buttons highlighted to get you through the whole process without any problems. Using Starter Background Changer...
Microsoft created a new console color scheme for Windows 10’s Fall Creators Update, but existing Windows systems won’t get it automatically. A new, official tool allows you to install this new color scheme and other ones for easy customization of your Command Prompt windows. You can personalize the Command Prompt through its Properties window, but the below tool will quickly install good-looking color schemes, saving you the trouble of color-coordinating the Command Prompt yourself....
