Computers

Internet Relay Chat (IRC) spybots are used to bypass firewalls and virus-protection software in order to connect to locked ports or use replacement ones. While there are some prebuilt spybots...

Liquid crystal display monitors, or LCDs, have been a welcome addition to the desktop because they take up much less space than the old CRT monitors, and they maintain a sharp picture for several...

A file extension is the set of letters or numbers at the end of any computer file name, preceded by a period (usually called "dot" when referring to file extensions). The .sys file extension, used...

Many applications utilized to convert movie files into other file formats are widely available on the market today. However, one conversion utility is free, and the application does not require...

Laptop computers are designed to automatically shut down their displays under certain circumstances. If a few keystrokes or a restart can't bring the screen back to life, however, it may be...

When a show is said to be "streaming" online, it means it's being played directly from the website. This means that the file isn't actually on your computer in a way you can play offline. So, to...

There are times when your computer starts to act strange and you are not sure why this is the case. Your computer system may mysteriously run slow, and you may encounter some errors that you...

WMV or Windows Media Video is a format that was designed by Microsoft to be streamed. However, WMV now supports all kinds of media content like music videos and movies. Even though the quality of...

Over time, a computer can accumulate a great deal of unneeded files: temporary files, items left over from software installations, cached web browser files and more. Install a drive cleaner--such...

The Logitech Optical Mouse connects to both Windows and Mac operating systems. The mouse is also compatible with both 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems. The Logitech Optical Mouse may experience...

When you buy a pre-built computer from a vendor such as Dell, Apple, or Gateway, it typically comes with a single hard drive. This is usually done for cost reasons, but there are some good...

When installing peripherals on your computer, you may encounter a problem with either installing an accessory in an expansion slot, or with having that device be detected by your operating system....

Bizarre error messages, frequent freezing and applications running slow are common problems encountered in Windows XP computers. When these problems arise, troubleshooting may be necessary to...

An authentication key is a series of unique characters that are generated based on some unique information provided. This can include a time-stamp, a key purchased with a unique product like a...

In a laptop, there are generally two parts that can be referred to as "memory." One of these is called Random Access Memory, otherwise known as RAM. Random Access Memory works a lot like a...

Windows SkyDrive is an offering from Microsoft that provides you with 25 GB of storage in the cloud. If you are not familiar with the work cloud, they are offering you 25 GB of free space on the...

How frustrating that you just connected an external drive to your computer, but the Microsoft Windows XP just won't recognize it. Other than making sure that your USB device is error-free and the...

This is a simple guide how to decide if Windows 7 is right for you and your computer. Windows 7 is the latest and greatest (believe it or not, I didn't at first) operating system for PC computers....

Microsoft Windows XP can be set to autostart your most often used programs when you start your computer. This is time saving, instead of you clicking on the desktop icons or icons on the taskbar...

This is a simple guide to repair your windows registry. Most blue screens are attributed to registry errors. This is the best free tool I have found in my research and use and recommend it highly.

Here's a guide to the ten best software applications which can be downloaded from the Internet at no cost, or which is used directly from a web site. These can be very useful to any PC computer...

The maximum size of MS Windows XP Recycle Bin on your hard disk is set to 10%, of the total size of the hard disk by default. For example, a 1TB hard disk has a maximum Recycle Bin size of 100GB;...

Short of USB ports? Most computers come with only two or three USB ports. Here are a couple of ways to add extra ports and take away the hassle of constantly switching devices.

Having no album artwork can be annoying to some. Most like to see the album artwork. If you are missing some album artwork in your Itunes there are steps in which you can take to put album art in...

Microsoft Windows Vista is equipped with Bluetooth wireless drivers and configuration utilities natively. Most Bluetooth wireless devices install on Windows Vista without issues through the use...

The specific enclosure I'm using is a Eagle EB-240-00065 mesh case. This retails for about 10$, depending where you shop. NOTE: Graphics to come after eHow graphical glitch has been fixed.

By default Microsoft's Internet Explorer web browser will display graphics and pictures that appear in web pages without requiring additional configuration. However, after installing addon...

When you place a CD or DVD into the CD/DVD drive of a Microsoft Windows XP computer, by default the Autorun feature is enabled. If the CD or DVD is configured for Autorun, the program on the DVD...

There are times when an open network is desireable, such as temporary networks for tradeshows or parties or wireless networks that are secured from the private cabled networks through the use of...

There are various security measures that are common with wireless networks that prevent eaves dropping and bandwidth pirating from unwelcome guests. Included in the list of common wireless...

When writing documents using Microsoft Works that include both a header and a footer, it is quite common to include the date and time in the header automatically. When you include the date and...

Refilling ink cartridges can be a great way to cut costs as well as protect the environment. Some Epson cartridge models integrate a special "smart" chip that detects when the cartridge is empty....

There was a young woman running and screaming over her laptop. Upon closer examination, it was deemed that the images on the screen were that of skull and crossbones. Talk about viruses. Her...

Windows Media Player is the Microsoft proprietary software that comes standard with the later versions of the Windows operating system, such as Windows Vista. Not only can you play music and video...

Dell sells technology such as computers, computer peripherals and consumer electronics to both consumers and businesses. Dell sells both wired and wireless keyboards and mice that are compatible...

Having a bootable Windows XP CD as an emergency start up disc can be very useful. You can use it to start Windows XP when normal start up fails and restore system files. To make a bootable Windows...

Photographs in digital format provide a wide array of creative opportunities for people who own graphics and photo-editing software. There are different ways you can edit photographs to make them...

Torrents are file-sharing bookmarks to files located on hard drives that could be anywhere around the world. These bookmarks point to files such as movies, music and software applications. Once a...

The Dell Dimension 4550 is a highly upgradeable computer, supporting up to 2 GB of memory for extra multitasking speed. With the correct memory modules, increasing the RAM in your Dimension 4550...

According to dameware.com, DameWare software is "enterprise system management application." The software centralizes many Windows administration utlilites and allows the user to remotely manage...

To open a PDD file, you must have the appropriate software loaded onto your computer. PDD file extensions are used for a variety of programs, so it is important to know which type of PDD file you...

A problem with the volume on a Windows XP could be the result of several things, including: improper software settings, conflicts problem or a missing sound-card driver. Though frustrating, more...

Java is one of the most commonly used coding language in use as of 2009. Applets ranging from games to complex queries are run on Java and its Runtime application. But as with every coding...

RAM is one of the most important hardware components that determines a computer's overall performance. Generally, the higher the RAM capacity, the better the system will perform and keep more...

Pop-up advertising is one of the most common and frustrating forms of adverts in Web surfing. Many browsers allow pop-up advertising by default as it is one of the main revenue streams for online...

The threat of computer viruses and spyware continues to increase as Internet use increases. Although the best security practice is to maintain an active antivirus program, at some point you may...

Microsoft Vista has gained a reputation for having trouble with printers. This is due to changes in the operating system from older operating system versions such as Windows XP. The changes made...

Refilling instead of replacing ink toner cartridges is much more cost effective as well as environmentally friendly. You can save more then $20 dollars a cartridge by refilling, as of 2009. ...

Symantec started off life with esoteric goals in the fields of AI and pure technology. The company quickly realized that it could not support itself from one product, a database and a word...

AVI, which stands for Audio Video Interleave, is a video file format used by Microsoft on their Windows multimedia framework. The video format was developed in 1992 and lacks some of the features...