Scanners have many uses in homes as well as businesses. A scanner is an optional piece of computer hardware that uses reflected light to capture images and translate them into files a computer can read and display. Scanners come in high- and low-resolution versions, and can scan images in either black-and-white or color. The basic […]
Over the years, Microsoft Outlook has grown from merely an email application to a robust personal productivity software package. While it is best known for sending and receiving email, managing calendars and managing contacts. However, one of the lesser-known applications included in Outlook, the Journal, can help you track how much time you spend on […]
It is important to properly plug in your batteries. Image Credit: Artur Debat/Moment/GettyImages It’s surprisingly common to hear stories about connecting a battery charger to the wrong terminals and the subsequent consequences that occur. In many cases, realizing the error quickly and removing the charging or jumper cables prevents damage. Also, safety triggers in some […]
Runtime files help the program run faster. The Runtime Error 6 occurs in the Visual Basic program. It is an overflow issue that can occur when the Visual Basic program attempts to store too much data in the temporary folders area. Runtime files help Windows translate a program’s language into Windows language so the program […]
Audacity can play multiple tracks simultaneously or sequentially. Image Credit: Image courtesy of Audacity In Audacity 2, merging two audio files requires only a few steps. You need to import both files, reposition each file’s audio track so that the two don’t overlap excessively and then export the result. Optionally, you can also create a […]
Image Credit: Luis Alvarez/DigitalVision/GettyImages Although Facebook offers search capabilities that allow anyone with an account to find a friend by typing in that person’s name, there are times when you may want to send someone your Facebook profile link so they can access it directly. It’s easy to find the Facebook URL for your profile […]
You can fix a blurry computer screen. Image Credit: Dean Mitchell/iStock/GettyImages No, it’s not your eyesight. If you’re staring at your computer screen and things are blurry, but nothing else around you is blurry, chances are you have a monitor problem. If your monitor display is not clear, you can try a few fixes, starting […]
A young man typing on his laptop computer Image Credit: Dangubic/iStock/Getty Images The Internet is a complicated, multi-faceted group of connections with many points of failure. Testing your own connection means gathering enough data to pinpoint where, if at all, your connection fails. Many times, an unstable connection has more to do with local equipment […]
Software maintenance ERP System Administration is a function that manages Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, a suite of integrated business applications. ERP is as much a management methodology as it is software–thus administration is more than just technical or operational–it is full business process support to the enterprise. Basic Role System administration is not a […]
Image Credit: ViewApart/iStock/Getty Images When you need to get the word out quickly, creating your own flyers is a breeze on a Mac computer. Every Mac comes with Pages, Apple’s own desktop publishing app, which includes flyer templates. If none of these suit you, create your own flyer from scratch in a blank document. Pages […]
