How to Use the Amazon Echo Temperature Sensor

Alexa, what’s the temperature inside? Only the Echo and Echo Plus have built-in temperature sensors. Similar functionality is available from Alexa-compatible thermostats and standalone temperature sensors. You also have to use that exact command. Variations of this command will fail, or Alexa will misinterpret. or “Alexa, what’s the temperature in the living room?” Heres how to set up the Amazon Echo temperature sensor: initiate the Alexa app on your phone....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 311 words · Dr. Eric Lee

How to Use the AND and OR Logical Functions in Google Sheets

They test whether or not the output from two or more target cells meets the conditions you specify. Otherwise, it returns FALSE as a value. Meanwhile, the OR function returns a TRUE response if any of the tested formulas are true. 200degrees/ Getty Images It gives a FALSE value only if all the formulas are not true. These TRUE or FALSE answers can be displayed as-is in the cells where the functions are located....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 254 words · William Lopez

How to Use the Apple Watch Control Center

This article explains how it works and what you’re able to do with it. The Control Center options you see may differ depending on your watchOS version. To dismiss Control Center on watchOS 10, tap the side button again (just once). In watchOS 9, swipe down from the top of the screen or push the Digital Crown once. Tap thecellularicon to toggle cellular access on or off. TapDonewhen you’re finished....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 360 words · Chad Swanson

How to Use the Artboards Feature of Adobe Photoshop CC

Photoshop artboards were introduced to streamline the development of graphics for mobile devices. Instructions in this article apply to Photoshop CC 2019 for Windows and Mac. Choose one of the options, then selectCreateto begin work. The box underArtboardshould be checked. If it’s not, hit the box to check it. How Do Artboards Work in Photoshop? If theLayerspalette isn’t visible, selectWindow>Layersto open it. Give the new artboard a name and selectOK....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 112 words · Dana Kelly

How to Use the Charms Bar in Windows 8

Information in this article applies toWindows 8 and 8.1. There are five options availablelet’s take a look at each of these elements in detail. You have the option to search in yourSettings,Files, orEverywhere. The Share Charm File sharing is built into the Windows 8 interface. It’s similar to the home screens on other touch devices. Tiles can be static or dynamic. The same applies to emails, messages, games, and other apps that make use of this feature....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 151 words · Brandon Cox

How to Use the Chkdsk Command in Windows

The chkdsk command is also available inAdvanced Startup OptionsandSystem Recovery Options. It works from within the Recovery Console in Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Chkdsk is a DOS Command, too, available in most versions of MS-DOS. The availability of certain chkdsk command switches and other chkdsk commandsyntaxmight differ from operating system to operating system. The/offlinescanandfixoption is the same as/Fexcept that it’s only allowed on NTFS volumes. Chkdsk Related Commands Chkdsk is often used with many other Command Prompt commands andRecovery Console commands....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 82 words · Tim Brown

How to Use the Chrome Cleanup Tool

Search Chrome’s tweaks for ‘Clean up computer’ if you have v110 or older. Instructions apply to Chrome 110 and older on Windows. you could also manually check for these problem apps by following the steps below. Do this if you’re seeing odd pop-ups or your online window feels slow. These directions only work if you’re running Chrome 110 or older. If youkeep Chrome updated(which we recommend), Safe Browsing is the next best feature....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 224 words · Walter Woods

How to Use the DCOUNT Function in Excel

DCOUNT Syntax and Arguments The DCOUNT function is one of Excel’sdatabase functions. This group of functions is designed to make it easy to summarize information from large tables of data. They do this by returning specific information based on one or more criteria chosen by the user. Entering the Tutorial Data The tutorial does not include formatting steps. Information on worksheet formatting options is available in thisBasic Excel Formatting Tutorial....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 276 words · Veronica Sanders

How to Use the Dolphin Emulator

Play Gamecube and Wii games on your box Dolphin Emulator is avideo game emulatoravailable for multipleoperating systems. Instructions in this article apply to Dolphin 5.0 for the Windows and macOS operating systems. Visit the officialDolphin Emulator websiteto download Dolphin for your operating system. you might choose between the Stable version or the Development version. If you have a physical copy of a game, you might rip the CD to your system....

April 15, 2025 · 3 min · 456 words · Sharon Williams

How to Use the Equalizer in VLC Media Player

This guide covers how to use EQ presets and manually configure the equalizer with your preferred tweaks. Enabling the Equalizer and Using Presets The VLC equalizer is disabled by default. In some versions of VLS, you may have to select theToolsmenu tab and then chooseEffects and Filters. Alternatively, press and holdCTRL+Eto initiate the Audio Effects window. On theEqualizertab in theAudio Effectswindow, hit the checkbox next to theEnableoption. To use a preset, hit the drop-down menu located on the right side of the equalizer screen....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 181 words · Corey Martin

How to Use the Equation Editor in Google Docs

you’re free to’t edit or create equations in the Docs app. Writing equations in Google Docs is easy with the built-in equation toolbar. Go toInsert>Equation. A new menu will appear, and a new text box will show up in the document. With the cursor focused in the text box, build the equation using numbers and the equation toolbar. Click outside of the text box to exit the equation editor. To write a separate equation, selectNew equationfrom the toolbar....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 102 words · Jared Dunn

How to Use the Excel DATEVALUE Function

What is the DATEVALUE Function? The DATEVALUEfunctionin Excel converts a text-formatted date into aserial number. Excel can then read the serial number to understand the date. This Excel function is necessary when a cell contains date information but it’s stored in regular text. This can happen if the date has been copied or imported from elsewhere. The DATEVALUE function works in all versions of Excel. It can reference other cells or the date information can be stored within the formula....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 195 words · Blake Everett

How to Use the F Keys on a Mac

Here are the prefs to adjust: On your Mac, clickLaunchpad>System prefs. From there, clickKeyboard, and then clickKeyboard Shortcuts. Next, selectFunction Keysfrom the left. From here, toggleUse F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keyson, then click Done. Why Use Mac Function Keys? If you’ve ever used a keyboard shortcut, you know how simple and fast it is. Some apps allow you to customize the function keys to fit your preferences....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 171 words · Alexander Arias