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If your external hard drive is not recognized in iTunes it may not be formatted correctly. Find out what to do if your external hard drive is not recognized in iTunes with help from an audio engineer, musician, video editor and Mac savvy tech in this free video clip.
Target provides its trade-in service through the electronics recycling company NextWorth. This exclusive partnership allows you to initiate the process on Target's trade-in program website and then take your old electronics to a Target store or complete the entire process online and mail the item to the NextWorth evaluation center. The offer you receive is the same for either method, and both allow you to choose payment by check, Target gift card or PayPal.
Using an external hard drive for iTunes is a great way to back up all of your digital content. Use external hard drives for iTunes with help from an audio engineer, musician, video editor and Mac savvy tech in this free video clip.
In order to copy an internal hard drive to an external hard drive, plug the the external hard drive into the computer through a USB connection, and copy documents from the internal drive into an external drive folder. Drag and drop files into an external hard drive with help from a software developer in this free video on tech support.
As of 2012, most computer databases rely on the Structured Query Language for maintenance, administration and transaction processing. Of the databases that use SQL, some employ a memory-buffering technique to improve performance and efficiency. You can fine-tune the buffer size to suit different database environments.
An external hard drive offers the convenience of easy-to-access off-system storage, as well as an opportunity to secure the files on the drive using the security measures inherent in the New Technology File System used for most Windows-based platforms. NTFS is the replacement file system for the old DOS and Windows standard, File Allocation Table (FAT), and allows for extended drive sizes as well as for improvements in drive access speed and stability. When used to format an external drive, the NTFS system also adds the ability to create protected folders that will encrypt the folder contents for limiting access.
IncrediMail stores all of its data on your computer. If you connect to an email account using the IMAP protocol, IncrediMail will also synchronize with that account and store your messages on your email server. IncrediMail keeps its data in a hidden folder inside your Windows user folder, preventing other Windows user accounts from viewing it.
When third-party developers create open-source computer programs, sometimes the software has incompatibility issues with older versions of the Windows operating system. This is especially true with newer software, such as Virtual Floppy Drive, and Windows 95/98/Me. However, depending on the version of Windows Vista or Windows 7 installed on your computer, you may receive the “Does Not Run on Windows 95/98/Me” error as well.
Not being able to hear audio associated with a DVD played in the Compaq Presario F500 notebook can result because the media player you're using doesn't support the DVD's audio codec or file type, or because the media player's or PC's settings aren't set up correctly. Use troubleshooting steps to narrow down and resolve your problem.
Western Digital makes a number of external hard drives that can be used with any number of desktop or laptop computers. While the device is meant to be portable and easily removed from a computer, some people leave them plugged in during shutdown, which can cause problems when trying to reboot the computer. This is an issue that Microsoft has acknowledged, but fixing the problem is essentially up to you.
An organizational hierarchy lets you define logical sections of your database project, so all of your data is compartmentalized for better documentation and data integrity. The Oracle Enterprise Manager lets you create and update the hierarchy design, so you can add new groups, remove a set of data or edit a department's responsibilities. The project stores your hierarchy data in a design that you can use to organize your data.
Java source code represents a portable and flexible programming language for business, Web, and handheld application development. This benefit of portability comes in no small part thanks to the Java Virtual Machine. However, the JVM also represents a tool that programmers must manage and maintain in order to get the most out of Java applications. Particularly, memory consumption and heap allocation in the JVM are details that programmers would do well to consider.
A CD deck with Bluetooth functionality is able to interface with other devices to provide an assortment of wireless functions, including hands-free calling and remote control features. Bluetooth is more commonly found on other types of electronics devices, including mobile phones and personal computers, each of which can interact with a CD deck that contains Bluetooth functionality.
Organizations that produce large amounts of data often use a separate computer network for storage purposes. These storage area networks, or SANs, typically contain multiple devices for storing electronic documents. These systems use a Logical Unit Number, or LUN, scheme for identifying the various devices that comprise the storage network. The LUN system allows administrators to assign storage access for individual devices within the network.
When you need to recover part or all of the files on your Acer Veriton M460 desktop computer, Acer makes it easy to do by offering a built-in recovery program called eRecovery Management. This option uses clean operating system files, usually stored on a separate partition of your hard drive, to correct errors or return the system to its original factory settings. You can also use this program to write separate hard copies of the eRecovery program onto CDs or DVDs in case of hard drive failure.
Some third-party CD and DVD burning software packages add driver buffer filters to the Windows registry. These filters do not typically affect the performance of your system, but sometimes an issue occurs where you are unable to see the CD or DVD drive in My Computer. You need to remove the buffer filters from the registry in order to fix this problem with your system. Once the filters are removed, the optical drive appears in My Computer and can be accessed.
Disk-imaging offers protection beyond backing up your files and photos. An ordinary backup program copies files, whereas disk-imaging programs protect your entire system. If you lose information saved on your Mac's hard-drive disk use a previously created and preserved a disk image to restore everything you saved in the image.
On any equipment that plays a CD, including a computer, you’ll come across either a slot-loading or front-loading drive. You see more front-loading drives on computers than anything else because of their advantages that cater specifically to the needs of PC users.
VOB files, or Video Objects, are standard DVD movie files containing all the audio and MPEG-2 video streams stored on a DVD disc. You may have a stand-alone VOB file and separate subtitle track you want combined and burnt to disc, or you could have a DVD containing a VOB and subtitle track you want extracted and converted. Among the dozens of programs for extracting VOB and subtitle tracks from DVD disc, try DVDFab DVD Ripper or Emicsoft DVD Ripper. For adding SRT subtitles to stand-alone VOB files, try a program like Super DVD Creator.
Many of your devices, such as your digital camera, MP3 player and smartphone have the ability to sync to your computer, tablet PC or another device. By syncing your devices together, you can transfer files between the devices. Some devices can sync wirelessly, but most devices use a sync cord.
A DM cache is a way to create extra storage space on a data storage network. "DM" is short for "Device Mapper," a Linux tool for creating a DM cache. You can use a DM cache to provide added storage, improving your system's performance and its ability to "scale" -- or grow -- to meet increased demands from users.
Microsoft provides users with database solutions to store hierarchial data. Databases are the solution for storing data in this structure, because this software has the capability of storing millions of records that link to millions of other records, such as a list of customers that link to each customer's orders. To store this data, you must first make the tables, then fill those tables with the data you want to store.
If you plug the wrong adapter into your external hard drive, you may set actions into motion that could result in irreparable damage to the drive's delicate internal components. Like all electric components, external hard drives are rated to safely handle a narrow range of voltages. By learning more about how adapters work, you can gain a better understanding of why they are not interchangeable between devices.
When you need to program and debug firmware on a circuit board, you can use the PICkit 2. The PICkit 2 is a programming/debugging device that you use with your computer system. This unit connects to your computer via USB and to a circuit board by using a supplied 6-pin connector. To use the device, it will need to be installed. You also will need to know how to update the application software along with importing a hex file and writing to the device.
When a CD or DVD becomes stuck in your computer’s optical memory drive, it's not a time to panic. In fact, on most computers, including the Toshiba Satellite A500 laptop, you have multiple ways to retrieve discs that become stuck while in the device’s disc drive. Regardless of your tech ability or knowledge, you can quickly retrieve that disc and be about your business.
Although Apple iTunes is compatible with external hard drives, the program won’t automatically locate and recognize your music and media files when you move the content from your computer to an external drive. To troubleshoot the problem, map the iTunes Library to the new external hard drive storage location for your multimedia files.
A Digital Audio Tape 72 tape drive is a backup device for Windows and other platforms that stores 36 gigabytes of data per tape. DAT 72 tape drives are compatible with Digital Data Storage-5, 4 and 3 tapes. DAT 72 drives can read data already recorded on DDS-4 and DDS-3 tapes as well as write to the tapes -- known as backwards compatibility. But DDS-5 tapes are made specifically for DAT 72 drives and cannot be read on tape backup devices that use DDS-4 or DDS-3 tapes.
An MPC cable is a four-wire audio cable that connects your computer's CD or DVD drive to the sound card or motherboard. The MPC cable enables CD audio to be heard through your computer's speakers. Although it is possible to install an optical drive without using an MPC cable, doing so may prevent you from hearing some of the sound your computer produces.
On a CD-ROM drive, the bezel is the component that surrounds the front of the drive tray. The bezel is generally plastic and colored beige or black, and is installed flush with the front of the computer chassis. The bezel's purpose is both decorative and functional, and you can typically replace it if needed.
A cartridge tape drive is a removable storage device that accesses its data in a sequential, not random, fashion. Though the cost of hard drive storage has steadily decreased, as of the time of publication, tape is still less expensive for storing large amounts of data, such as for archiving or backups. Tapes are rugged and reliable, and the removable cartridges store and transport easily.
Whether you’re viewing an online video clip or streaming a full movie from a video on-demand service, your computer’s video player software “buffers” the video to ensure smooth playback. If another computer application shares the Internet connection, or your Internet connection speed isn’t fast enough, the video clip or movie on the video player can hesitate or pause.
Sharp Wizard personal digital assistants allow users to perform various tasks, such as recording contact information and managing calendars. Information added to Sharp Wizards can be synchronized with the Microsoft Outlook application, a program that is part of the Microsoft Office suite. You can synchronize data between a computer running Microsoft Outlook and a Sharp Wizard by installing and running a specific synchronization application.
Although Blu-ray has six times the picture resolution and uncompressed digital audio, the venerable DVD maintains a huge consumer presence. Additionally, the amount of DVD players present in today's living rooms and home theaters makes it a candidate for connection with digital cinema projectors. The simple DVD remains a stalwart presence in modern media systems, offering a variety of connection options.
The Canon EOS 7D camera has been widely adopted to capture video. The venerable DVD is still one of the most widely used formats for sharing video. DVD Studio Pro is an authoring tool used to create original DVDs. A wide variety of options are available to import video captured with a 7D into DVD Studio Pro. If you understand the underlying video technology, you will be better informed when you make decisions about these options in your workflow.
In C -- a programming language designed by Dennis Ritchie at AT&T Bell Laboratories in the early 1970s -- the malloc function is a means of allocating memory dynamically, or in response to demand, rather than in absolute terms. Sometimes programmers don't know how much memory will be needed for data at the time they are writing a program, so malloc allows them to allocate memory dynamically after the program has started running.
ReadyBoost is a feature of Windows Vista and Windows 7 that allows the computer to cache data on a flash storage device, enabling programs to launch more quickly. Over time, ReadyBoost "learns" the programs you use most frequently and improves their performance. However, ReadyBoost may not noticeably improve the performance of every computer.
The Toshiba A135, a Vista-enabled notebook computer, comes standard with a DVD drive. If you run into any problems playing DVDs or CDs when using your A135, clean the disc and drive tray as a start to remedying the problem.
Mobi and CPS are two parts of eInstruction’s classroom toolkit. The Mobi tablets provided to students work with CPS software to let students’ answers appear on instructors' computer screens. Despite being advanced pieces of classroom technology, Mobi offers the appeal of being easy for any teacher to set up and use with CPS. The tablets are intuitive and durable and, once enabled, sync automatically with your instructor screen.
The last time you visited the airport, when you used a computer to check your flight information, you used a freestanding computer. A freestanding computer typically operates independently, but some connect to specific databases to provide requested information. The common name for a freestanding computer is a “computer kiosk.” You’ll find these types of computers used in museums, schools, hospitals, churches and government settings.
When your PlayStation 3 suddenly stops accepting game or music disks, the problem may be caused by a software or hardware issue. You can repair software problems yourself. However, if the problem is a result of a hardware issue, you should consult PlayStation customer service to prevent the chance that you will void your warranty. The customer service agent will help you get the device repaired, should it be necessary.
When companies or other large entities that handle large amounts of data need efficient methods of storage, they often use a tiered system of hierarchical storage based on cost. Current data that needs to be readily available can stay on modern and expensive storage for faster recovery and compliance with current technology, while data requiring long-term storage can go to slower, less expensive forms of memory. Companies do this to avoid storing large amounts of data on expensive technology, and to void transferring data each time new forms of data storage are required.
The antiquated Dell Dimension 2100 was originally offered with your choice of a Celeron or Pentium III central processing unit with a speed of up to 1.1 GHz. You can have up to 512 MB of RAM on this system. Although this Dell is not a blazing fast computer by modern definitions, these specifications allow a DVD-RW drive to function in the computer.
Because the Dell D630 laptop offers multiple USB drives, it takes a number of hard drives in a variety of sizes.You can pair it with external hard drives from online retailers, big box stores and electronics specialists. Multiple manufacturers offer compatible external hard drives for this computer in a variety of styles and colors.
Although external hard drives are beneficial for backing up information such as photos, videos and documents, the Mac won't recognize a hard drive as an external disk if it isn't compatible or properly connected. When you connect an external hard drive to a Mac, the disk image automatically appears on the desktop to allow you to transfer files to and from the computer. However, if the device isn't showing up, a few troubleshooting tips can solve power and connection problems.
Reformatting a hard drive helps prepare it for reuse, wiping out old data you no longer need or an operating system installation that no longer works properly. But if you've taken the time to reformat an external drive that's connected to your Mac, only to discover that your drive no longer functions correctly, your best course of action involves step-by-step troubleshooting.
Since 2010, people have been able to jailbreak their devices without risking a lawsuit. The Playstation 3, or PS3, console is one of the favorite targets because, without a jailbreak, users are unable to play any third party games or install any third party applications, such as a media streaming application. Jailbreaking the PS3 is relatively simple and does not require opening the console. However, the process will void your Playstation's warranty.
If you have an audio CD, you will notice that simply selecting the audio files and copying them to your hard disk drive does not create functional audio files. One way to copy songs from the audio CD to your computer is to use the Rip function in Windows Media Player. To transfer the ripped songs to your mobile device, you must sync your Windows Media Player list with the device. You can sync the list automatically or manually.
In 2010, the U.S Copyright Office ruled that jailbreaking your own electronic device to install applications on it would no longer violate federal copyright law. Since then, people have been able to jailbreak their devices without risking a lawsuit. For example, the PlayStation 3 console (PS3) does not allow you to play third party games or install third party applications, such as media streaming apps. The only way around this issue is to jailbreak it. The only downside is that jailbreaking your PS3 voids its warranty.
While Windows computers use a tool called the registry to save important data, this is not a function of computers that use either the Mac or Linux operating system. Upon viewing the registry, you will see sections, or hives, of information with the prefix "HKEY_." These hives allow you to navigate further into the registry.
Computing systems use many different types of data. The type of data involved in a Web or desktop program affects whether it is modeled in tabular form or not. Data modeled using markup code, in a language such as XML, often involves attributes, as does tabular data. Data items may be described as tabular or attribute with reference to both storage and presentation. Applications retrieve data items from sources and present them to users through interfaces such as Web pages, which can involve both tabular and attribute data.
