Image Credit: Yuri_Arcurs/DigitalVision/GettyImages JavaScript has become a near-ubiquitous element of the modern internet. Considered by experts to be one of the three major technologies powering the internet, JavaScript is found on virtually all websites that feature a degree of interactivity or web applications. Because of JavaScript’s widespread use amongst developers, web designers and large corporations, […]
What Are the Functions of Mobile Phones?
Some phones are simple while others function as handheld computers. There are many styles and brands of mobile phones and other handheld devices available, from simple two-way voice-enabled phones to extravagant handheld computers that also can serve as a phone. Because of the variety in designs and functions in these devices, a comprehensive list of […]
How to Add Netflix to Plex
Plex, a media library application, includes support for Netflix via a plug-in. The Netflix plug-in adds Netflix as an option to the videos section of your Plex media library. You can use the plug-in to browse Netflix, search for available movies and TV shows, and watch them from within Plex. The Netflix plug-in only works […]
How to Update the Drivers in Ubuntu
Image Credit: Caiaimage/Agnieszka Olek/Caiaimage/GettyImages There was a time when configuring Linux to run on your computer meant hours of maddening trial and error, but those days are largely gone. For most users, on most hardware, Ubuntu and other modern versions of Linux will automatically recognize what’s inside your computer and install the right drivers. It’ll […]
How to Remove the Mura Effect on an LCD
Mitigating mura on LCD displays is a matter of adjusting usage patterns and settings. Mura effect is a term colloquially known as “clouding.” Nearly any liquid crystal flat panel display runs the risk of displaying this screen defect. Although common, it can be nonetheless annoying, especially for a new LCD owner expecting perfection. Mitigating mura […]
How to Boost an FM Radio in a Steel Building
FM radio signals travel somewhat directly to your radio from the radio station transmitting tower. Anything that comes between the two will interrupt reception. Going through a tunnel in a car illustrates a temporary example of this type of interference. Many of the radio stations that come in clearly on a car radio are not […]
How to Increase DPI in Paint
Image Credit: Georgijevic/iStock/GettyImages The art of digitally editing, retouching and – at times – recreating photos and other images has become both a profession and an enjoyable pastime for computer-savvy individuals around the world. As the power and capability of consumer-grade computers and software increases, so does the active interest in digital imagery and the […]
How Do I Block a Number on My Nokia Phone?
Image Credit: demaerre/iStock/GettyImages The thought of Nokia’s now-retro keypad cellphone – affectionately dubbed “the brick” – may tickle your nostalgia bone, but the iconic phone manufacturer is still in the game. While Nokia’s phones have evolved from the nigh-indestructible brick to sleek smart devices, spam callers and clingy exes haven’t changed all that much. Block […]
SODIMM Vs. SDRAM
Close-up of hands installing a RAM chip into a computer motherboard Image Credit: Piotr Adamowicz/iStock/Getty Images Unless you’re a tech enthusiast, it’s hard to maintain much interest in the differences between computer memory standards. Memory is described with a blizzard of acronyms and performance figures, which convey relatively little to nontechnical users. You might walk […]
How to Translate Web Pages in Internet Explorer
Installing add-ons to Internet Explorer takes only a few keystrokes. The World Wide Web is a great tool for finding information and connecting with other people across the globe. The problem is, not everyone in the world uses English, so you may come across pages written in Chinese, Spanish or any number of other languages […]