When running the Windows operating system on a Mac computer by using Parallels, a desktop virtualization application, you might sometimes be unable to use your mouse due to a driver issue. You can fix…
PHP provides a function called "mkdir" that lets you create a new directory. An optional argument specifies the numeric value of the permissions to be assigned to the new directory. For…
UTorrent is a free application that allows you to download files using the BitTorrent protocol. With uTorrent, you can achieve high download speeds by leveraging the unused bandwidth of other computer…
Permalinks assign a permanent URL to every post in a WordPress blog. These work through an interaction between the WordPress content management system and the Apache Web server that comes…
By default, the built-in microphone on an HP Compaq Presario F700 laptop is the recording device for a variety of applications such as audio recording and instant messaging programs. However, the…
Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) is an Internet browser developed and supported by Microsoft. The Stop button is a feature of IE8 that allows you to stop the loading process of a website. This is especially…
Whether it's for business or pleasure, many people use Twitter to keep track of what's new and what people are talking about. One way to enhance the experience is to set up an alert to let you know…
If the onclick JavaScript element doesn't work within the Mozilla Firefox Web browser, the action you intend to take place when a visitor clicks a particular button doesn't occur. Only when you…
Rooting your Android gives you more control over the operating system but can cause problems with the device. When applications like the Android Market no longer work after rooting, updating your…
Opera is a software tool that automatically downloads and stores all user emails on the computer's hard drive. The application integrates one or more email services and offers a common browser…
Casio point-and-shoot digital cameras, like most digital cameras, have the shutter button on the top right corner of the camera body. Pressing the shutter button fully should result in the camera…
Firefox is an Internet browser that allows you to view and interact with content and websites online. Firefox does support special HTML tag, such as the iframe tags, which is part of the HTML website…
Internet Explorer 8 should accept pasting in forms, search fields and the address bar via keyboard shortcut or the Edit menu. If your paste function is not working, resetting some or all of IE8's…
At some point, all Comcast cable television customers face a moment when the Comcast remote control doesn't work. You can’t change the cable channels, use other buttons or the remote stops…
Error messages about iTunes's audio features or difficulties using iTunes with your disk drive indicate some type of software conflict. Once you've identified the source of the conflict it should be…
The Nvidia GeForce FX 5200 features a digital video interface socket, separate video socket and video graphics array socket. The DVI socket, as the name indicates, allows the card to send digital…
Vizio TVs can be hit by a number of power issues. Power issues could result from power surges that hit the TV, internal components going bad over time and physical damage to the TV. Alternatively, the…
One of the many convenient features of the iPhone is the ability to tether it to your computer. This means you can connect your computer to the Internet via the iPhone. IPhone supports tethering…
Compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems, the Lexmark X75 all-in-one printer provides printing, scanning and copying options. Power problems with the printer can result from improper…
Firefox can sometimes experience an error where scrolling does not work in the browser even if it works in every other program. This commonly affects trackpads and touchpads, but can also affect mouse…
A third-party add-in application can sometimes stop the Web Slice feature from working correctly in the Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 Web browser, generating an error message and preventing you from…
At times, Motorola Q users may experience the sudden inability to access Bing, even following months of problem-free usage. This issue accessing Bing from your Motorola Q can affect several features…
Depending on where you work, you might have a specific dress code to adhere to. Some workplaces require uniforms; others give limited free reign in picking attire as long as it is appropriate and…
Culligan faucet filters provide a convenient source of clean drinking water and eliminate the cost and waste of bottled water. If your filter isn't working, some simple troubleshooting will probably…
Kenmore (Sears’ brand for its appliance line) sells a number of electric and gas ranges -- cooktop and oven combination appliances. The burners in the cooktop are vitally important to a large…
The GE Profile Arctica has an advanced temperature-management system as well as a fast cool setting and an electronic digital display. If the refrigerator does not seem to be cooling correctly, or if…
When it is working properly, the LiftMaster 41A5021 door opener provides effort-free garage access at the touch of a button. Inspecting the device for common signs of trouble is often all that's…
A Craftsman shopvac is designed to pick up debris that a traditional vacuum cleaner would balk at. Shopvacs are able to suction both wet and dry materials, which is why they are commonly found in…
The Lexmark 7100 all-in-one printer connects to a computer through a USB cable, which can malfunction for a variety of reasons. Whether you are technologically gifted or technologically challenged,…
The Roxio CinePlayer is designed to play DVDs, both those purchased and ones you burn yourself, on your home computer. The program is compatible with an array of computers, but your operating system…
The Dell Inspiron 530 comes with a network adapter, also referred to as a network interface controller, local area network adapter or Ethernet card, which allows the desktop computer to access wired…