Find your wallpaper size and make your computer reflect your personality. Whether you prefer a picture of your family, favorite vacation spot or furry friend, changing your desktop wallpaper is one of the fastest ways to personalize your computer. Knowing the size of your computer desktop is essential to finding an image that will fit […]
If your computer is stored someplace out of the way such as in a desk, it can be convenient to have an alternate means of turning it on. Most computers have an option to power on by using the keyboard. This is something that is probably disabled by default and must be enabled in the […]
Enjoy high quality digital video on your laptop by connecting your laptop computer to your satellite receiver. With just a USB TV tuner stick and some coaxial cable, you can enjoy your favorite movies, sports and television programming from your satellite receiver, on your laptop–you can even use your laptop’s hard drive as a DVR […]
UPnP, or Universal Plug and Play, is a type of residential network connection that allows computers to share files and folders directly with other computers or devices. Your MacBook features a UPnP file sharing service that enables other Macs to access the files on your hard drive. Use the “System Preferences” feature on your Mac […]
Central Processor Unit The central processing unit (CPU) is a chip that functions as the brains of the computer. It is made of transistors–millions of transistors, in fact. Microprocessors are the circuitry that surround the CPU. The microprocessor is more than the CPU. It contains other processors, for example, the graphics processor unit. Sound cards […]
Every computer or device that is connected to the Internet is assigned an Internet Protocol address by the routers on the Internet connection. However, there is also a special Internet address called “localhost,” which always refers back to the same device. An Internet device, therefore, has two or three addresses that are “local addresses,” but […]
Image Credit: Photos.com/Photos.com/Getty Images You may use Adobe Photoshop daily to create, or to alter and manipulate, photos, graphics and other design elements. You want to upgrade to the latest version of Photoshop, but you don’t remember if you ever registered the program with the manufacturer, Adobe. You need the Photoshop serial number so you […]
Image Credit: Anchiy/iStock/Getty Images Most digital camera manufacturers have their own proprietary file formats for their digital images when shot in raw (or “unprocessed”) form. Raw format is the preferred method of capturing digital images, especially in high-end cameras, because it contains vast amounts of data that allow you to edit the images significantly. Raw […]
To draw in feet and inches in AutoCAD, go the the Drawing Utilities section then Units. From here you can change the type to Architectural. You can also set your desired precision in fractions of an inch. Setting your drawing units to architectural affects any command that requires a length or size, as well as […]
It is easy to share GIFs. Image Credit: oatawa/iStock/GettyImages GIFs can be a fun way to express yourself, whether you’re texting a relative or interacting with friends on Facebook. The capability to add animated GIFs is built into many of the most popular communication tools, including text messages and social media. But you can also […]
