Microsoft limits the types of hard drives that work for the Xbox 360. If the hard drive is not designed from within to work with the console, the Xbox 360 will not recognize the hard drive. While the Xbox 360 hard drives are for console use, they still function as standard, laptop size hard drives. […]
Month: January 2025
How to Convert MP3 to 44.1 Khz
Non-44.1kHz MP3s may not play on some devices. MP3 files are usually encoded at a sample rate of 44.1kHz. Occasionally, however, you will come across something different (48kHz is the second most common). Though they run on most computer programs, non-44.1kHz MP3s may not work on certain portable devices. Luckily, converting from an irregular MP3 […]
How to Check Your Balance for Assurance Wireless
Assurance Wireless is a free cell phone provider for those who qualify based on needs and income. The brand is owned and operated by Virgin Mobile, offering a limited number of minutes each month for those who qualify to help provide communication capabilities without cost. Although Assurance Wireless is offered for free, customers also have […]
How to Delete a McAfee Account
Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Pixland/Getty Images Your McAfee account contains your personal information along with information about your subscription, which allows you to keep your software up to date by providing continuous virus definition updates. In order to delete your McAfee account you must talk to a customer support representative, and remove the software from your computer. […]
What Does DSC Mean in Cameras?
Most digital camera pictures are tagged DSC. What do those initials mean? Digital cameras have become part of our daily lives. These cameras come in many models, from cell phones to complex professional equipment. DSC is a common phrase link to digital cameras. It’s helpful to know what this phrase means. D is for Digital […]
How to Make an Arrow in Illustrator
Create arrows with pointers and feathers or dual arrowheads in Adobe Illustrator. Image Credit: Image courtesy Adobe Systems Arrows perform a long list of attention-getting tasks in informational artwork, along with their roles as literal symbols in other types of illustrations. Drawing pointers and “feathers,” and aligning them to the path objects that form arrow […]
How to Enable or Disable Editing in Word Documents
Image Credit: Dave Johnson/Techwalla Whether you’re sharing a work document or publishing a document online, there are times when you want to protect your document from changes. Restrict others from editing or reformatting a Word document by disabling editing and using a password to make a read-only document in Microsoft Word 2013. You can also […]
Intel Atom Vs. Intel I5
The Intel Atom and Intel i5 are two processor, or central processing unit, lines from semiconductor company Intel Corp. The Intel Atom, debuting in 2008, is specifically made for relatively small electronic products, especially small laptops known as netbooks. The Intel i5, which arrived the following year, functions as the mid-range offering of the company’s […]
How to Help a Pink Screen on a Computer
Get rid of a pink screen on your computer. A pink screen is not an uncommon issue with computer users. The characteristics of the pink screen can vary. Some users report that the entire screen has a pinkish hue, others report that only certain areas of the monitor have pink pixels or lines. Regardless of […]
What Are the Symptoms of a Bad Router?
Image of a router. Image Credit: irontrybex/iStock/Getty Images Whether you own your router or use one provided by a cable company as part of your home entertainment package, there are several signs your device could be experiencing problems. The most common problems are Internet traffic slowdowns, longer download times, frequent disconnects and poor signal strength […]