Tuesday, 20 November 2018

How To Create an iPhone Ringtone from Any Song

Creating a ringtone for your iPhone's ringtone is a great way to personalize it. To make an iPhone ringtone out of any song, you have a range of solutions available to you. Some of them are free, some are not. 

In this article, you will find several different ways to create ringtones for your iPhone.



  1. Create a Ringtone Using iTunes
  2. Creating iPhone Ringtones Online
  3. Creating iPhone Ringtones Using Software
  4. Create Ringtones Using QuickTime Player
    1. Preparing Your Track Using iTunes
    2. Using QuickTime Player
  5. Create Ringtones Using GarageBand

Create a Ringtone Using iTunes

To begin, open your iTunes and make sure that you are using the most updated version of the software. Next, select the song that you are going to use, and identify the 30-second portion that you would like to use as a ringtone.

Right-click on the song file, and go to Song Info


Now, click the Options tab: 


Scroll to the Start and Stop fields, and enter the start and stop times of the 30-second portion of your selected song: 


When you're done, click OK at the bottom of the screen: 


Now, you'll need to create an AAC version of your song. To do this, go to File > Convert > Create AAC version


Copy the AAC file that has now appeared in your iTunes library onto your desktop. When you've placed it there, change the file extension from m4a to m4r. Confirm your changes in the prompt that pops up. 

The last step is adding the file to your phone. To do this, go back to iTunes, and click the iPhone icon near the top-left corner: 


Then, under the Summary section, scroll down to Options. Check the box next to Manually manage music and videos


Click Done in the bottom-right corner to save your changes: 



Now, drag the .m4r file from your desktop into the Tones tab under On My Device. Doing so will automatically sync the ringtone with your iPhone: 


Creating iPhone Ringtones Online

If you're looking for a free and easy way to create iPhone ringtones, there are several online websites that you might find useful. One of the most popular ones is Myxer, which allows you to create ringtones from any song on your PC and to download ringtones that have been created by other users. 


Creating iPhone Ringtones Using Software

You can use dedicated software to create ringtones for your iPhone. AVS Ringtone Maker allows you to easily create ringtones for free. Another free software that you can use to make iPhone ringtones is iRinger, which makes it quite easy to create and save ringtones from your PC. 


Create Ringtones Using QuickTime Player

Preparing Your Track Using iTunes

Open the iTunes program, and identify the 30-second musical track that you would like to make into a ringtone. Now, right-click on it, and go to Song Info > File


Next, check that the file kind is AAC audio file


Now, copy the AAC file from your iTunes library and paste it onto your desktop. Once you've placed it, edit the file's extension from m4a to m4r. Confirm your changes in the dialog box that pops up. 

Using QuickTime Player

Launch the copied file with QuickTime Player by right-clicking on it and selecting Open With

Click Edit > Trim, then using your trackpad or mouse, drag the ends of the selection to set the portion of the track to be used as a ringtone (max. 29 seconds). Now, click Trim

Click File > Save, and uncheck the Hide Extension option: 


Rename the file with the .m4r extension, and import the file into iTunes. It will automatically be recognized as a ringtone for iPhone. 

Create Ringtones Using GarageBand

Open GarageBand, and select Ringtone


Now, import an audio file into the project from the Finder or from the Media Browser. You can also import a MIDI file from the Finder. Or you can create the ringtone audio right in the program. 

When the project sounds about right, set the cycle area to cover the part of the project that you want to use for the ringtone. This must be less than 40 seconds long. If it exceeds this length, GarageBand will shorten it automatically. 

Click Share > Ringtone to iTunes to export the song as a ringtone to your iTunes library. There, you'll be able to sync it to your phone. 

How To Make a Video Capture of Your Screen

It is possible to create a video of what is happening on your screen. This is useful for when you would like to perform software demonstrations or tutorials. One group of people who often use this type of software are gamer YouTubers, who like to share with their followers their gameplay sessions. Continue reading to discover a few programs that will allow you to create video captures of your screen. 



  • How To Ensure Good Video Quality in a Screen Capture
  • With VLC Media Player
  • With QuickTime Player
  • With ShadowPlay

How To Ensure Good Video Quality in a Screen Capture

The higher the video resolution and FPS (frames per second), the larger your video capture will be. This means that your processor and hard drive will need to expend more effort to capture the video in real time relative to the size of the video. 

To reduce the stress on your machine, consider capturing only a portion of your screen (640x480, for example). If you would like to capture the entire screen, consider selecting a reduced resolution (640x480 or 800x600).

You should also deactivate any themes that you have applied to your machine and remove any wallpapers. 

With VLC Media Player

VLC Media Player is a software designed to play back videos and audio. It also allows you to create video captures of your screen. 

To use it as a screen recording tool, open the VLC player, and click View > Advanced Controls

Next, press [Ctrl] + [C]. You can also go to Media > Open Capture Device

In the window that opens, set your capture device to Desktop and, then, your desired frame rate to roughly 10 FPS



Click the Save button, then the Record button to start recording. You should take care to minimize the VLC window so that it doesn't show up in your screencast. 

Once you have finished your demonstration, restore the VLC window and click the Record button to stop the recording. Your video will automatically be saved in AVI format in your Videos folder. 

With QuickTime Player

You can use QuickTime Player to record a video of your screen. To do so, open the application, and click File > New Screen Recording


In the window that pops up, click the Record button. 

With ShadowPlay

If you would like to capture your screen exclusively to share your gameplay, the ShadowPlay software is a good solution. 

It allows you to record and share high quality gameplay videos, screenshots, and livestream videos with your friends. 


How To Reboot Your iPhone


If your iPhone is being buggy or experiencing app crashes and trouble starting, you may need to reboot it to solve your problem. Continue reading to learn how to do so. 



  1. Why Reboot an iPhone
  2. Reboot an iPhone
  3. Restore an iPhone to Factory Settings (Hard Reset)
    • Restore an iPhone Without a Computer
    • Restore an iPhone Using a Computer


Why Reboot an iPhone

You should consider rebooting your iPhone if you find yourself in any of the following situations: your screen fades or turns black; apps or the whole device become unresponsive; the buttons are not working. 

In general, a reboot is a good solution if you want to avoid a master reset or a restoration of your device to factory settings, as this would result in the deletion of all of the data stored on your iPhone.


Reboot an iPhone

To reboot your newer iPhone model, press and hold simultaneously the Power and Volume Up or Volume Down buttons. On an older model, press and hold the Power and Home buttons until the Apple reset screen appears. 

Restore an iPhone to Factory Settings (Hard Reset)

Sometimes, simply rebooting your iPhone is not enough to fix the issues plaguing your device. At this point, it is necessary to restore your iPhone to factory settings

N.B. Before performing a factory reset, you should back up all of your music, photos, videos, and documents, as all of these files will be deleted. 

Restore an iPhone Without a Computer

To restore an iPhone without using a computer, go to Settings > General on your phone: 


Then, tap Reset > Erase All Settings and Content


If prompted, enter your password and wait for your device to be erased. 

Restore an iPhone Using a Computer

To restore an iPhone using a computer, first open iTunes on your Mac or PC. Then, connect your phone using the cable that came with the device. 

Next, select your device: 


In the Summary panel, select Restore iPhone...


In the pop-up, click Restore again to confirm: 


Friday, 9 November 2018

How To Download ISO Image of Windows 10

Computers used to be packaged with a Windows CD or, at least, a hidden partition allowing you to reinstall or update your system. Now, Microsoft allows you to download the ISO image of your system, which notably allows you to create a bootable USB of Windows 10




  • Before You Download the ISO Image
  • Automatically Download Windows 10 ISO Image
  • Manually Download Windows 10 ISO Image


Before You Download the ISO Image

It is strongly recommended that you only use official downloads of the disc image and avoid third-party downloads coming from peer-to-peer sources (torrents, etc.). This is because the download may be contaminated or contain the wrong Windows version. 
Microsoft allows you to download the ISO image of the latest Windows 10 version in 32- or 64-bits directly from its servers. To do so, you need to have a valid license key for the software.


Automatically Download Windows 10 ISO Image

To access an official Microsoft download link, go to its dedicated web page

If you already have Windows 10, this link will redirect you to the Media Creation Tool, which allows you to download the ISO image directly from the tool. 

Manually Download Windows 10 ISO Image

You can force the manual download page by masking the system that your navigator is operating on. 
To do this on Google Chrome, press [Ctrl] + [Maj] + [i], followed by [Ctrl] + [Maj] + [M]. 

On Mozilla Firefox, press [Ctrl] + [Maj] + [M] and select a mobile application. 

Once on the page, select the edition and the language, then confirm each choice: 



The page should, then, give you access to the downloads for the Windows 10 ISO image in 64-bit and 32-bit in English : 


Wednesday, 31 October 2018

How To Convert Video to MP3 Online for Free

You can convert videos from various video hosting sites to high quality MP3 format and download them to a computer from the internet. 

This FAQ will show you how to do so using the Video2MP3 service.



Convert Video to MP3 Online

Open YouTube, and search for the video that you want to convert. Copy the video's link:



Open Video2MP3, and paste the link in the Video URL box: 


Choose between Standard or High quality, and click Convert. When the conversion is complete, the MP3 file will automatically start to download. 

Monday, 22 October 2018

Create a Route with Google Maps

Planning a road trip can be both an exciting and stressful venture. With so many factors at play, it's easy to become overwhelmed with which routes to take, how to avoid traffic or tolls, or how to include all points of interest without getting completely waylaid. Luckily, Google Maps makes it easy to create itineraries, and even customize them on the go.



  • Getting Started with Google Maps
  • Calculate Google Maps Itinerary
    • Two Known Addresses
    • One Known Address
    • Calculate Google Maps Itinerary Manually
  • Multi-Destination Route Planner
  • Google Maps Filters


Google Maps offers users the ability to visualize their route options between any number of points of interest. Depending on how you'd like to scale your trip, the application allows you to be as specific as (i.e. "taco bar in New York") or as vague (i.e. "Canada") as you like with your searches, and will calculate ideal itineraries from which to choose. You can even use built-in map filters to narrow down your options based on tolls, traffic, or any number of factors.


Ready to start planning? Here's how to get started using Google Maps

Getting Started with Google Maps

Google Maps is available both online and via smartphone application. Both formats work the exact same way.


Calculate Google Maps Itinerary

If you already have the address of your destination, you're off to a good start. However, if you're unsure of an address, Google Maps offers you a number of options to help you get to your destination. Here are three ways of calculating your itineraries.

Two Known Addresses

Head to Google Maps and click on the Directions icon located to the right side of the search bar: 


A blue options box will appear with a number of icons that represent different modes of transport (car, bus, train, on-foot, bicycle, air): 


By default, Maps will automatically calculate the best itinerary for automotive travel, but you can easily switch to another mode of transport by simply clicking on one of the icons. 

Enter your starting point into the first field, and the destination into the second. Then click on Calculate. The resulting map will indicate your starting point with a black and white bubble, and your destination with a red bubble. Possible routes are indicated by either a blue line (which indicates the most efficient route), or one of two types of grey lines (which indicate alternate routes): 


Note that a solid grey line indicates that a route utilizes one mode of transport. If a line also includes dotted grey lines, this indicates that an alternate mode of transportation will also be necessary. In the example above, you'll see that one of the alternate routes includes both automotive transportation as well as walking. 

Once you've decided on your preferred route, simply click on the option you'd like to use. Google Maps will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to reach your destination. These directions will include distance and probable travel time between destinations, as well as turn-by-turn instructions: 


One Known Address

If you're looking to calculate an itinerary based on your current position, or if you only have one known address, you can use the same tools as above to calculate your itinerary. 

Head to Google Maps and either input the desired location into the Search box, or click on the Directions option at the right of the search bar. Type in your destination in the Search field: 


Maps will provide you with an overlay of your destination as well as any information given about the location. Click on the Directions icon given in this menu. Maps will then ask you to provide a point of departure. Type in Current Location into the search bar to generate an itinerary based on your current position. 

Calculate Google Maps Itinerary Manually

This third method of using Google Maps is done using your computer mouse. Head to Google Maps, and zoom to find your point of departure or point of arrival. Click on this point. 

In the menu that opens, choose From this location or To this location. Then search for your second destination point. Click on it and choose one of the two above commands. Google Maps will generate your ideal itinerary between these two points. 

Multi-Destination Route Planner

At any point, you may add or delete a destination on your itinerary. To do this, simply right click on the map and choose Add a Destination on the contextual menu. Enter your destination in the field that appears. 

You may adjust the desired order of your destinations by simply dragging and dropping the letter options. As you change the order of your options, you will notice that the ideal itinerary (the blue line) given by Google Maps will change according to your plan. The instructions given at the left side of your screen will also change in tandem. 

To delete a destination, simply hover over the address in the side bar, and click on the x


Google Maps Filters

Google Maps offers you several filters to help you modify your routes, including the ability to avoid highways or extra tolls. To apply these filters, simply click on the Options button and select your filters: 


You may print your final itinerary by clicking the Print icon shown in the menu. You can choose to print your route with accompanying maps, or as text-only. You can even add notes to your document before printing the final itinerary.