While the Internet has ostensibly become a safer place (people know more than ever before about safe surfing habits and the browsers are always trying to stay ahead of the malicious coders), there is still no excuse for surfing the web without an antivirus program. Antivirus software is your last line of defense against the […]
Month: December 2024
How to Know if Someone is Listening on Your Phone
Image Credit: d3sign/Moment/GettyImages In the days of landlines, if you heard someone on the line while you were talking on the phone, you assumed someone had picked up an extension. But in the cellphone era, strange noises in the background of your calls are a bad sign. If you’ve heard those sounds and thought, “Someone […]
Advantages and Disadvantages of the IMAP Protocol
Image Credit: Pixland/Pixland/Getty Images IMAP, or Internet Message Access Protocol, is a specification for Internet mail access. IMAP differs from other mail systems in that messages are manipulated directly on the email server, rather than downloaded to the user’s local machine first. This allows the user to access mail from a variety of locations and […]
How to Fix a Socket Error in My Computer
Corrupted Winsock protocol files may result in socket errors. Microsoft’s Windows operating systems use the Winsock protocol to link with and communicate with other computers on the Internet. Programs may cause the Winsock protocol to become corrupted, which then causes Windows to display socket error messages. Corrupted Winsock protocol files may also prevent you from […]
How to Restart DNS Client Service
DNS servers translate names to DNS servers. Domain Name Servers (DNS) translate domain names to IP addresses. When you create a DNS server on a Windows machine, DNS runs as a service on the computer. You can restart the DNS server to troubleshoot issues or restart the service after it stops running. The DNS service […]
How to Adjust USB Power
USB hubs come in high-power and low-power flavors. Image Credit: plusphoto/a.collectionRF/amana images/Getty Images Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are a convenient way to interface with your computer, either to use USB gadgets or store data externally. Windows offers an easy method for adjusting the power output to your USB ports, so you can conserve battery […]
Why Does My Computer Fan Keep Running?
Image of a computer fan. Image Credit: Vladimir Arndt/iStock/Getty Images Your computer fans will generally regulate themselves, but if they are running at high speeds consistently or even when your computer is off, you will need to perform troubleshooting or adjust your settings to make sure your computer is working correctly. High temperatures can cause […]
How to Turn on Pen Pressure in Illustrator
A woman using a graphics tablet at a wood table. Image Credit: satura86/iStock/Getty Images Using a graphics tablet and pen with Adobe’s Illustrator vector graphics software makes the process of drawing lines and shapes more intuitive and realistic. For added control over the software, turn on the pen pressure setting in Illustrator. When pen pressure […]
How to Update JavaScript
Image Credit: Yuri_Arcurs/DigitalVision/GettyImages JavaScript has become a near-ubiquitous element of the modern internet. Considered by experts to be one of the three major technologies powering the internet, JavaScript is found on virtually all websites that feature a degree of interactivity or web applications. Because of JavaScript’s widespread use amongst developers, web designers and large corporations, […]
What Are the Functions of Mobile Phones?
Some phones are simple while others function as handheld computers. There are many styles and brands of mobile phones and other handheld devices available, from simple two-way voice-enabled phones to extravagant handheld computers that also can serve as a phone. Because of the variety in designs and functions in these devices, a comprehensive list of […]