View on your computer what your camera sees. If you have a digital camera and you want a larger screen to view your subject matter instead of the small LCD view finder on the back of the camera, you can connect it to your computer. Once connected to your computer you can see everything your […]
Month: October 2024
How to Use a Garmin GPS 72
The Garmin GPS 72 is accurate to within 3 meters, has a relatively large screen and floats. The GPS 72 is preloaded with worldwide cities and is also mariner-friendly, not just because it floats, but also because it’s packed full of marine navigation aids like day beacons and buoys. It also has celestial data like […]
How to Convert a YouTube Video to an Audio CD
Image Credit: PhotoObjects.net/PhotoObjects.net/Getty Images Sometimes there’s a song on YouTube that you really like. The problem is, you can only play it on YouTube, with an Internet connection. So how can you get that song onto an audio CD you can play in your CD player? You can make this happen by using a capture […]
How to Reset a WD Drive
Image Credit: julief514/iStock/Getty Images A Western Digital external hard drive is good safe way to back up data on your computer. But these drives can also be prone to problems, such as bugs or other glitches. The good news is that if you have problems with your hard drive you can perform a reset on […]
How to Install DLL Files
Windows Registry DLL files are very useful in all versions of Microsoft Windows. However, they can sometimes be quite a pain. If DLL files become corrupt or get deleted, one must find a new copy of the DLL and re-install it. This, unlike installing other programs/software, requires registering it within the registry, which may seem […]
What to Do When an On-Board Graphics Card Is Not Working
A close-up of a computer circuit board. Image Credit: ruksil/iStock/Getty Images On-board video is the technical term for the video graphics controller being integrated onto the motherboard of a computer system. The steps needed to be taken in diagnosing graphics card failures or how to realistically handle an upgrade need to be understood. Types of […]
I Can’t Play Dailymotion Videos
Image Credit: max-kegfire/iStock/Getty Images When you click “play” on a Dailymotion video, you expect the video to play right away. However, when the video does not play, there is either a problem with the video itself or your computer. Dailymotion is one of several video sharing websites that feature uploads from amateur and professional videographers. […]
How to Check the Event Viewer for BSoD
The dreaded “Blue Screen of Death” has appeared and you’re at a loss to explain what’s causing your computer to crash. To help you pinpoint the cause of the BSoD, use Windows’ built-in logging tool, the Event Viewer, which automatically tracks everything that happens on the computer. Since it may be difficult to comb through […]
How to Search for Matching Photos
Image Credit: gorodenkoff/iStock/GettyImages Using text phrases to find matching images online can be nearly impossible. Fortunately, Google provides an image-based search function on laptops and desktop computers. Because of its large search database and streamlined interface, Google has become the tool of choice for finding pictures that match online. Google Reverse Image Match Google calls […]
How to Drain an iPhone Battery
Image Credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images News/Getty Images The Apple iPhone battery is touted as being able to last up to 300 hours on standby, 5 hours of talk time and 5 hours of Internet use, but programs and additional features can cause the battery to drain at an accelerated rate. The fastest way to drain […]