Computer Brands & Models

AirPlay allows you to wirelessly stream music, movies and photos between your iPad and your Mac. Learn how to stream from a Mac to an iPad with AirPlay with help from an Apple certified support…

Just because you don't have a Mac doesn't mean you can't enjoy the benefits of Apple's Airplay service on your iPad. Enable iPad Airplay without a Mac with help from an Apple certified support…

Mac computers can be compatible with Toshiba TV sets. However, the connection between the two devices will depend on the model of TV and Mac computer being used. Also, you may need some additional…

Pressing certain function keys while restarting a Dell computer will let you configure the machine outside of Windows. Their functions vary slightly depending on what model you use and what version of…

When you start up your Mac mini, your computer hardware and operating system coordinate to perform a long list of tasks, from running a brief test of your hardware to loading all the parts and pieces…

A DVI-to-ADC adapter is a standalone device that connects an Apple flat-panel or similar LCD display containing an Apple Display Connector to the Digital Visual Interface connector on your Mac. The…

An administrator account on a Mac computer can be password protected for security purposes, but if you forget this password, all is not lost. You can change it using the Mac version of DOS. On a Mac,…

The ASUS M2N68-LA motherboard included with the HP Pavilion a6655f desktop computer comes equipped with an AMD Phenom X4 processor. If you decide to remove the original processor and upgrade it with a…

The Apple Mac mini combines a compact form with an Intel processor and up to 8GB of RAM. At less than 1.5 inches tall, just under 7.75 inches square and under three pounds, the Mac mini puts…

Cubase is an affordable, basic audio editing program made by Steinberg that is available for both Mac and PC users. If you have an iMac, it's likely that your computer has the juice needed to run the…

The NetGear WNDR3300 is one of NetGear's low-end dual band wireless routers. It offers wireless access on both the 2.4 gigahertz and five gigahertz ranges. The WNDR3300 is designed to be compatible…

The Dimension E310 is a desktop computer developed by Dell and released in 2006. Standard versions of the E310 came bundled with Microsoft’s Windows XP operating system. They also featured two…

The Netgear ReadyNAS 4200 is a network-attached storage system with a rack-mounted chassis and bays for up to 12 hard disk drives. Because the ReadyNAS 4200 connects to your network's switch or router…

The Mac Silver, also known as the Mac Mini A1347, derives its informal name from its silver brushed-aluminum housing. As opposed to other Apple teardowns, such as those required for the MacBook Air…

If you're a Mac user and use Skype for instant messaging, you may have noticed a lack of emoticons that you see used by Windows users. While some of them are simply not available for Mac, others may…

The Mac Mini allows for users to have a desktop computer that is easily transportable, but, as with any computer, it's possible for technical problems to arise over time. If your Mac Mini looks as…

The eMachine T5048 desktop computer, which features 5.1 channel surround sound, can experience audio problems that hinder your ability to use it as a media center: listening to music, watching…

Back up AppleTV blobs by saving them on your computer with TinyUmbrella. SHSH stands for Signature Hash, and SHSH blobs are the secure signature hash files used by your iOS device. These signature…

Installing printers is easier in OS X than with older versions of the Mac operating system. While the older and more problematic AppleTalk has been replaced by IP Printing and Bonjour in OS 10.7, some…

When you minimize a program or window on a Mac computer, it normally squeezes onto the Dock located at the bottom or the side of your computer. However, some people do experience problems with this…

Depending on the configuration of your Dell Dimension 8250 series computer, the system might have a variety of different drives installed. All 8250 series desktop PCs ship with at least one internal…

The Dell Dimension L500r is a desktop computer with an Intel Pentium III processor running at a clock speed between 500 MHz and 1.1 GHz. The Dimension L500r has an Intel motherboard with the Intel…

CQ100 is a ham radio application that allows you to use voice over Internet protocol (voIP) technology to communicate with ham radios on a computer. While you cannot install the CQ100 application…

Dell computers do not ship with a copy of the Windows install disc. Instead, users requiring a restoration of Windows must use one of several options provided by Dell. Some models include DataSafe, a…

When the Palm Pilot was introduced in 1996, it gave consumers a way to take a traditional day planner, blend it with the content of hundreds of business cards and package this information in a small,…

Every year image, as digital cameras become better and less expensive, digital photos also get bigger. A typical image file today can take between 1 and 5 megabytes of space on your hard drive. Having…

Introduced by Apple in 1999 and running on PowerPC G4 microprocessors, the Power Mac G4 was marketed as the first personal supercomputer. Some models, particularly the 2002 version known as…

You can build an Apple Mac computer essentially “from scratch” by installing a modified version of the Mac OS X operating system on a regular PC, rather than on a Mac computer made by…

The 3G connection on an iPad affords users access to Internet even when they are not within range of Wi-Fi. 3G service requires a data plan with a cellphone carrier, and sometimes the connection may…

Both Quicken and Mint are personal finance applications popular with Mac users. Originally, they were fairly different: Mint was a start-up venture and Quicken is owned by the software giant Intuit.…

If you want to listen to an audio stream or watch streaming video on your Mac, you can use VideoLAN’s VLC application. VLC, short for VideoLan Client, also enables you to stream audio and video…

Mac computers are know for including software that facilitates creative talents. Digital scrapbooking is just one of these avenues for creativity. You can start with your digital photos, load them up…

The quality of an enlarged JPEG ultimately depends on the pixel resolution of the original image. If you've expanded the image beyond its original dimensions, that bit of blur may be inevitable.…

The Dell Dimension 3000 accepts DDR RAM that operates at 400-MHz speeds, but not all versions of DDR400 will function properly in the Dimension 3000. Different memory stick elements — such as…

The HP PSC 1410 All-in-One printer gives you the tools you need to scan and print documents or images. HP occasionally releases updates, including software, drivers and utilities, that correct…

Since a mouse is so integral to performing almost any function on a computer, having one malfunction can slow down your work, or even make it grind to a screeching halt. If your Mac's mouse is stuck…

When Apple Inc. first began shipping the Mac mini in January 2005, this small, inexpensive computer aimed squarely at the consumer market. A server model joined the lineup in 2009. Two years later,…

Microsoft recommends minimum screen resolution settings for optimal display on computers running their Windows operating system. A resolution of 800 x 600 on the Dell Dimension C521 desktop computer…

The Dell Dimension E521 is shipped with a single 80 GB serial advanced technology attachment hard disk drive, but provides an additional bay to which a second SATA hard disk can be installed. Unlike…

Yahoo! Messenger routes all of its chat traffic through internal servers at Yahoo!, but that does not mean you cannot figure out the IP address of people you chat with through the messenger. Even…

A PC's Basic Input/Output System is the first program to run at start-up. It initiates the boot process, loads the operating system and provides an interface between the operating system and the…

RAR is a type of file format used to compress and archive large files on both the Windows and Mac operating systems. If you are attempting to unpack, or unRAR, a file, you may experience a CRC error.…

The Samsung Captivate runs the Android 2.2 operating system, which is not compatible by default with Apple's iSync protocol. Third-party iSync plug-ins allow you to use iSync with this phone, but…

A Hewlett-Packard point of sale system is used by businesses to sell merchandise. It is used in the place of an electronic cash register and provides a way to keep track of inventory, sales numbers…

Forex Autopilot Turbo is a program used to monitor the foreign exchange market. The program simplifies the process by keeping track of the currencies you trade. Although originally developed for the…

The Rio Carbon is a digital music player originally released in 2004. Several versions, with different appearances and storage capabilities, exist. Although the software is supported under Windows and…

Many people crank their iTunes or other music players while using their Mac computers, but when a siren starts blaring, that's typically a less-than-welcome sound. In the best-case scenario, the siren…

Microsoft first released Entourage as part of the Office 2001 suite of application. Entourage is an email client and personal information manager exclusively for the Mac OS X operating system. In…

With the Mac Mini, you have a small but powerful computer that can burn CD's and perform a wide array of other tasks. If you're finding that your little powerhouse is making a lot of noise while…

While QuickBooks is a popular solution for people looking to keep their home or business finances in order, previous versions have not been fully available to users with Mac computers. In 2011,…