Image Credit: bernardbodo/iStock/Getty Images The default name of the local computer address is called “localhost.” Therefore, the localhost is the address of the computer that an application is running on in a network. It is also known as the loopback address because it is the same address as the loopback network interface. The IP address […]
Month: November 2024
Dell Administrator Password Problems
A common computer problem that Dell owners face sooner or later is forgetting the administrator password. Also called the BIOS (Basic Input Output System) password, a Dell computer’s administrator password can be changed without hacking into the computer’s operating system. Since computer security has made headlines recently, people have been advised to use longer and […]
How to Restore a Dell Inspiron to Factory Settings
Dell laptop computers, including the Inspiron series, come loaded with a restore utility called Dell Symantec System Restore. This utility is essentially a partition on your hard drive that contains the factory settings of your computer.This utility is convenient because you’re not forced to use the Windows startup CD to restore your computer. Instead, you […]
Do Magnets Harm the iPhone?
The Apple iPhone contains a flash drive, which, unlike the hard drives in most computers, contains no moving parts. With traditional hard drives in computers, the memory can be destroyed by contact with strong magnets. Refrigerator magnets are typically not strong enough to cause this type of damage, but an industrial strength magnet can. In […]
How to Use a Phone As a Bluetooth Speaker
A good speaker can come in handy, especially if you’re hosting a party or working on a home improvement project. Image Credit: Halfpoint Images/Moment/GettyImages A good speaker can come in handy, especially if you’re hosting a party or working on a home improvement project. You may not have a daily need for a speaker, though, […]
How to Convert PPTX to Word
Although the Microsoft Word word processing software appears to be a run of the mill text entry program, through a few semi-hidden features, you can go from just characters on a page to Word documents that are much more like presentations. In fact, merge the output another Office Suite program, PowerPoint, directly into a Word […]
What Is the Difference Between ASA & ISO?
Close-up of a SLR camera mounted on a tripod Image Credit: MarioGuti/iStock/Getty Images In photography, ASA and ISO are both measurements of film speed, or sensitivity to light. ASA is a scale created by the American Standards Association, but it is no longer widely used. Now, most film is labeled by ISO, which was created […]
How to Stream UDP on VLC
VLC supports streaming media files to other devices on a network. Having a digital library of thousands of media files has become commonplace in recent years. Being able to play media files on one computer is not as convenient as it once was, so it would be nice to be able to stream media files […]
How to Write Numbers in Photoshop
Photoshop, the graphics editing software program by Adobe, allows you to create, edit and work with many different types of images and photos. Many reasons exist for why you might want to include numbers in your Photoshop file, such as adding a date to a photograph or placing an identification number on a label or […]
How to Send Keyloggers Through Email Attachments
Keep an eye on a computer remotely by sending a keylogger via email. A keylogger is a program that allows you to record applications, keystrokes and online chats. It will also send you screen shots of the computer on which it is installed. You should never use this program for illegal purposes, but installing it […]