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How do I change the program that my computer uses to open a file?

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In order to change which program your computer uses to open a file, right-click on the file in the File Explorer and select "Open with..." to choose your desired program.

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How do I change the file extension on Windows 10?

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Go into the explorer, hit "View" and select "Show File Extensions", then rename the file you wish.

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How do I change from a txt to a simple file within any extensions?

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Files in general require an extension. You can change it to a different extension, but you can't simply remove all extensions.

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How do I create a text file with no extension on my Mac?

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You can't do that with the GUI. When you save the file, in the bottom left corner of the window, click "hide extension." This will keep the extension from appearing in Finder. If the file is already saved, click the File menu, go to Quick Look, expand the name and extensions, and click Hide Extension. You can actually save the file without an extension using terminal. However, many apps will refuse to open it since they don't know what it is. Even Finder has to be manually told what kind of file it is.

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How do I change a file extension from jpeg to pdf?

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Get some kind of image editor (such as paint.net). Right click on your image and go to "open with". Then click "open with (program name)." Once you are in the editor, go to the Save As button and click "save as jpeg or png."

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How do I convert a file from type MKV to MP4?

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Step 1: Download VLC Player. Head over to the VideoLAN's home page and download VLC. Step 2: Select the file you want to convert. Step 3: Specify format and destination, adjust settings, and convert!

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How do I change a file type named "16 File" to P.S.D. type?

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Click on "file." Go to where it says "settings"; click on that, and change it to p.s.d.

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How do I convert an APK file to EXE?

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APK files cannot be converted into EXE files. Android devices use a different processor architecture and operating system than Windows devices, so an executable cannot simply be converted between the devices. Look for an alternative to the Android application for Windows.

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How do I change an mp4 file to avi with the same size and resolution?

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The best way to do this is to use either an online file converter or to download a file converter and use it. For an online file converter, I would suggest ConvertFiles. If you wish to download one, then I would suggest Any Video Converter.

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How do I open from Dropbox and change .jpg to .pes?

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Just edit with Paint or other similar apps and click Save As, adding the extension you desire.

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How do I convert .et file to .xls?

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.et and .xls are 2 different kind of files. You have to manually transfer byte by byte.

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How can I change the webcam extension to video format?

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.webm is a video. Try using a video player that supports the format, like VLC Media Player or JackVideo (both free).

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How do I change a .wve file type to .mp4?

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Use a free software called 'Format Factory' to do these types of file conversions.

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How do I change a file extension from jpeg to jpg?

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A JPEG file is a .jpg extension. JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group, that is the name of the file type. When it is an extension it is sometimes shortened to .jpg. If you want to change a file extension and you have Microsoft Word, open your file in Word. Then click the "Save As" button from the "File" menu. Pull down the arrow on the right, below the file name, and you will have a list of extensions such as .pdf or .rtf or .txt and others. Click on the extension you want. Save the file to the location you want. Usually a .pdf file will open automatically when converted, as it is default in the Adobe software.

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How do I change a file back to its original extension?

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Simply rename it to the original extension. Windows does the rest for you (in most cases).

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How do I change a file extension from .png to .ico?

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You should search for a .png to .ico image converter.

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How do I become a teenage computer geek?

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1) Have an extensive knowledge of code. If you are new to coding, try starting with HTML and Python. Then after you have mastered those, move on to more advanced languages such as Bash, C#, or BASIC. 2) Spend any free time you are willing to spend on research. YouTube is probably your best bet when it comes to research. Try watching Techquickie, they are a YouTube channel dedicated to explaining computer stuff in about 3-10 minutes. 3) Get someone to help you. If you feel like you can't understand anything, don't be afraid to ask someone else.

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How do I change a file extension and have it choose the same program every time?

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Change the extension to the preferred one as guide shows and then right click the file, "open with..." even if the app that you want to choose is showing already, select "choose another app" then tick "Always use this app to open *** files" select your app now and click OK.

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