Articles by the SoftGuideHub Team
How to Restore Deleted Photos in Google Photos (Trash Guide)
How Google Photos trash works, how to restore deleted photos on Android, how long items can be recovered and what to try if one is missing.
Google Translate Offline Languages and Camera Translation
Download Google Translate languages for offline use, manage them, control mobile data and use camera translation with tips and limits.
PowerToys Keyboard Manager: Remap Keys and Shortcuts
How to remap keys and shortcuts in Windows with PowerToys Keyboard Manager: swap keys, create shortcuts, app-specific mappings, limits and fixes.
Google Drive Guide: Upload, Organize, Share and Manage Storage
A beginner Google Drive guide: upload files, organize them, share with the right access level and understand your shared 15 GB storage.
SwiftKey Clipboard and Typing Settings Explained
Use the Microsoft SwiftKey clipboard: open it, save and pin clips, add shortcuts, plus spacebar, autocorrect and Flow typing settings.
How to Stop Chrome Notification Spam on Android
Block annoying website notifications in Chrome for Android: turn them off per site or for all sites, use quieter messaging and run Safety Check.
Microsoft SwiftKey Guide: Setup, Themes, Languages and Privacy
A beginner Microsoft SwiftKey guide for Android and iPhone: languages, themes, Flow typing, Backup & Sync and privacy, from Microsoft's help pages.
PowerToys FancyZones Guide: Snap Windows into Custom Layouts
Use PowerToys FancyZones on Windows: open the layout editor, build grid and canvas layouts, snap windows by mouse or keyboard and fix problems.
Dark Reader Extension Guide: Dark Mode for Any Website
How Dark Reader works, how to install it in Chrome, adjust brightness and contrast, exclude sites and fix common problems, with privacy notes.
Google Storage Full? What Counts and How to Free Space
How Google storage is shared by Drive, Gmail and Google Photos, what counts, how trash affects space and safe ways to free it up.
HWiNFO Guide: Check CPU and GPU Temperatures and System Specs
A beginner HWiNFO guide for Windows: safe download, free vs Pro licence, checking CPU and GPU temperatures, reading sensors and fixing problems.
HWiNFO CPU Temperature Explained: Core Max, Package and Tjmax
Understand HWiNFO CPU sensors: core temperatures, CPU Package, Core Max, Distance to Tj,max and throttling flags, with realistic advice.
PowerToys PowerRename Guide: Bulk Rename Files in Windows
How to use PowerToys PowerRename to rename many files at once: search and replace, regular expressions, counters, dates, preview, undo and common mistakes.
Google Translate Guide: Text, Camera, Voice and Offline Use
A beginner Google Translate guide: type, use the camera, try conversation mode, download languages offline and know the accuracy limits.
How to Share Google Drive Files Safely: Roles and Link Settings
Google Drive sharing roles, Restricted vs Anyone with the link, how to stop sharing and simple habits to avoid exposing private files.
How to Record Audio, Video and Your Screen with VLC
Use VLC Media Player to record what you play, your desktop, webcam and microphone, with steps based on VideoLAN's manual, plus limits and tips.
WinRAR Guide: Download, Extract, Create and Protect Archives
A beginner WinRAR guide for Windows: safe download from rarlab.com, trial licence note, extracting and creating archives, passwords and RAR for Android.
Google Photos Guide: Backup, Search, Storage and Privacy
A beginner Google Photos guide: backup, quality options, shared 15 GB storage, trash and recovery, face groups and privacy.
WinRAR Errors: CRC Failed, Corrupt Archive and Forgotten Password
Fix common WinRAR problems: what CRC failed means, update and repair steps, the recovery record and what is possible with a lost password.
How to Stop Random Ads on Android: Causes and Safe Fixes
Pop-up or full-screen ads on Android? Learn the likely causes and fix them step by step with Play Protect, Private DNS and permission checks.
Google Photos Backup Not Working? Settings and Fixes
Turn on Google Photos backup on Android, read the status icons and fix a stuck or paused backup with battery, data and storage settings.
VLC Media Player Guide: Install, Subtitles, Speed and Fixes
A beginner VLC Media Player guide for Windows: safe download, subtitles, playback speed, playlists, shortcuts and fixes for common problems.
Simple Proxy Switcher for Chrome: Setup and How to Use
What the Simple Proxy Switcher Chrome extension does, the formats it imports, how to install and switch proxies, safety tips and fixes.
Microsoft PowerToys Guide: Utilities, Install, Shortcuts
A beginner-friendly guide to Microsoft PowerToys for Windows: how to install it, every utility explained, default shortcuts, examples and fixes.
How to Remove Objects in Snapseed with the Healing Tool
Step-by-step guide to removing small distractions from a photo with Snapseed's Healing tool, plus tips for a clean, natural result.
Snapseed Selective vs Brush: Which Tool Should You Use?
Selective and Brush both edit part of a photo. Learn the difference, when to pick each one, and a simple portrait example you can copy.
Bloom vs Halation vs Glamour Glow in Snapseed: What's the Difference?
Three Snapseed tools add glow to a photo, but each looks different. Compare Bloom, Halation and Glamour Glow and learn when to use each.
Snapseed Interface Explained: Looks, Tools, Export and the All, Refine, Fix, Style Tabs
Learn how to move around Snapseed: the Looks, Tools and Export tabs, the All, Refine, Fix and Style groups, and the swipe gestures that control every slider.
Snapseed Complete Guide: All Tools and Features Explained
A beginner Snapseed guide to every tool in the Refine, Fix and Style groups, with steps, slider explanations and common mistakes.
How to Fix a Dull Photo in Snapseed in 5 Simple Steps
A clear five-step order for rescuing a flat or dull photo in Snapseed using Crop, Tune Image, White Balance, Selective and Details.