Image Credit: Jeffrey Hamilton/Digital Vision/Getty Images The process of resetting the memory on a USB flash drive is called “formatting.” This process erases all of the data stored on the drive and returns the device back to its original “empty” state. This can be necessary if the file system on your flash drive becomes corrupt […]
LimeWire needs a strong connection to work properly. So you downloaded LimeWire, completed the setup and ran the file, only to discover it won’t connect to the network. Older versions of Limewire would clearly show the strength of your connection in the bottom left corner. Go to “Tools->Advanced Tools->Connections” to verify a connection in newer […]
Facebook has two website layouts: a traditional layout and a mobile device layout. When you visit Facebook from a mobile phone Web browser, the site redirects you to the mobile-friendly Facebook site, which has a layout that’s easier to use in a small phone browser than the traditional Facebook website. When you sign up for […]
Running multiple instances of Python makes finding each individual instance difficult if you want to stop them. In Ubuntu Linux, each instance of an application or process has a unique ID. You can stop all instances of a particular process, such as Python, without knowing the ID of each process by using the “pkill” command, […]
Benefit from faster wireless network speeds with the ad-hoc 11n feature. Image Credit: Thomas Northcut/Photodisc/Getty Images Some wireless networking adapters on computers, mobile devices and other wireless devices include an ad-hoc 11n function that you can enable or disable. Activating this feature allows the device to connect to the network of a wireless router using […]
The portable document format (PDF) is an open standard for capturing and transferring documents. PDF files can be viewed on almost any operating system and program, including Mac OS X and applications running on the operating system. A simple way to create a PDF on a Mac is to print the document to the Adobe […]
Different generations of iPods came in different colors. Image Credit: Goodshoot RF/Goodshoot/Getty Images The iPod has changed shape and form since the first one was released in 2001. Apple uses the term “generation” to help define the product over time. The 6th generation iPod Classic was released in September 2007. An updated version, commonly referred […]
Employers and academic institutions generally recommend using the MLA format. The Modern Language Association, or MLA, provides formatting guidelines for use in professional and academic circles. Because the MLA format is uniform and easy to use, many employers and educators require that manuscripts follow the MLA’s guidelines. If you are at all familiar with Microsoft […]
Robocopy (Robust File Copy) and XCopy are two command line tools often used in file transfers for Windows. XCopy is included in most versions of Windows, but has been less used as Robocopy is distributed with both Windows Vista and Windows 7. Robocopy is also part of the Windows Resource Kit. For all types of […]
Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Comstock/Getty Images Buying a new Sony Cybershot digital camera opens up a world of creativity. You can take pictures of your kids, pets, and family and share them over the Internet with anyone who’s interested. Sometimes, however, it may be necessary to turn the flash off to capture a few candid moments of […]
