Google maps update their maps every 1 to 3 years. Image Credit: sukanya sitthikongsak/Moment/GettyImages If you’re browsing Google Maps in Satellite View, you may notice that location details are not always up-to-date. Google Maps uses the same satellite data as Google Earth. Although these images update regularly, you typically won’t see live changes, and there […]
Web pages can contain links to an FTP server which allow visitors to download files. If the FTP server requires that the user provide a username and password, you can specify the information directly in the URL (Uniform Resource Locator). This is an extremely insecure practice. It is better to set up the FTP server […]
If you have a DWG design data file on your Linux computer and need to open it up to take a look, you can use the native GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP). This program can open the DWG file extension and display its contents, but the file will display as if it were a regular […]
Adobe Illustrator is a vector graphics program that allows you to mix text and graphics into a single piece of artwork. Highlighting means putting contrasting color behind a design element and is most commonly used for making text stand out. Illustrator’s use of objects and layers makes this highlighting a straightforward process. Step 1 Launch […]
An MBOX file, short for mailbox, stores a collection of email messages. Image Credit: g-stockstudio/iStock/GettyImages An MBOX file, short for mailbox, stores a collection of email messages. Various email programs and online webmail systems can output data in MBOX file format. Certain email programs can import data back from MBOX files, and you can find […]
Web-portals can be easily built with free software; marketing is the most difficult! Webportals provide the user diverse information in a unified way. Think “Yahoo” or “Google”. There is consistent look and feel for different applications. At the level which is usually attainable for the individual or small business, web-portals are usually niche or corporate. […]
The information contained on a DVD can be converted to a number of digital file formats, including MP4. As CDs and DVDs are being phased out, media is being converted to a number of digital file formats that are compatible with a wide range of devices, including cellphones and dedicated media players, such as the […]
When working on a computer, you need a clear and stable picture. Sometimes the vertical line goes haywire and your screen messes up, making things hard to watch. Acer monitors come with controls that will adjust the horizontal line settings. There’s no need to take your Acer monitor to the repair shop, nor do you […]
How to Convert Excel to DAT Image Credit: shironosov/iStock/Getty Images You can use the Notepad program on your Windows 7 computer to create DAT files, but you cannot open an Excel file in Notepad without first saving it as a CSV file. The CSV format is a plain-text document type that separates values with commas, […]
Epson ink cartridges release excess ink into the maintenance tank. The most advanced Epson professional inkjet printers, like the Stylus 4000 and 7800, require a maintenance tank cartridge to absorb all excess ink that’s released during the printing process. These Epson printers automatically keep track of how much printing has been done to determine when […]
