The tilde key is immediately below the “Esc” key and to the left of the “1” key. The tilde is a versatile character. Outside its usage as a linguistic diacritical mark, on Unix-based systems like OS X, the tilde also serves as a reference to the user’s home directory, and typing “cd ~” while in […]
Month: January 2025
How to Unlock a USB Flash Drive
Restoring access to USB Flash drives is similar to restricting their use. Sometimes it is necessary to block USB Flash drive access to keep sensitive information free from the possibility of being copied from a computer. Restoring access to the USB Flash drive may be desired at some point. The process for restoring access to […]
How to Import a VCF to Gmail
Use the Import dialog box to import contacts. Image Credit: Image courtesy of Google Understanding how to import contacts into your email client helps to ensure you’re never without important contact information when you need it. Gmail has a dedicated Import tool designed to facilitate importing contacts saved in the vCard format directly into the […]
How to Delete a Page in Foxit
Image Credit: opolja/iStock/Getty Images Foxit PDF Editor allows you to open, modify and save documents in the Portable Document Format. If you, for example, accidentally insert blank pages into a PDF document, you can delete them using Foxit PDF Editor. You can also use Foxit’s “Delete Page” function to reduce the size of a PDF […]
How to Find a Router Port Number
Find your router IP address quickly and easily. Routers are given a port number, or IP address, that work similar to a phone number. If you need to find your IP address, there is a simple and quick way to find it. All you need is your computer and a few minutes to pull the […]
Advantages & Disadvantages of a Trackball
Close-up of a woman using a computer mouse Image Credit: Catherine Yeulet/iStock/Getty Images A trackball is a type of mouse that perform the same tasks as a regular mouse, but works differently. Trackballs have rotating balls on their tops or sides that you roll when you want to go somewhere or do something. Depending on […]
What Is Better: TFT or LCD?
A TFT display on a computer monitor is brighter and faster than a regular LCD display. TFT stands for “thin-film transistor.” LCD stands for “liquid crystal display.” Both terms refer to the flat-panel display, or screen, of a computer monitor or television set. TFT v. LCD LCD is a generic term. A TFT display is […]
How to Convert a Layered PSD File to Vector Art
Image Credit: Ciaran Griffin/Lifesize/Getty Images The Adobe Creative Suite gives users the benefit of relatively easy integration between its programs. One of the ways the programs work together is by allowing the vector program, Illustrator, to work with one of the raster programs, Photoshop. Using Illustrator’s Live Trace functions, you can convert even the most […]
How to Change the Time on a Casio G-Shock Watch
G-Shock watches have four or five buttons that control their functions. Image Credit: DroneStudio/iStock/GettyImages Casio’s rugged G-Shock watches are built around the simple idea that a watch should survive for years, no matter what. The series launched in 1983, and Casio sold its 100 millionth by 2017, so clearly many customers agreed. Most G-Shocks use […]
What Are the Advantages of Adding More RAM to a Computer?
Computer Memory Chip Sometimes a memory upgrade is suggested when computer problems come up. A memory upgrade involves adding RAM chips into a computer. Many people consider a memory upgrade for a number of different reasons. The benefits of a memory upgrade can depend upon how you use your computer. Avoid Computer Slowdowns Multitaskers benefit […]