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 […]
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How to Get to BIOS on VirtualBox
Image Credit: 10’000 Hours/DigitalVision/GettyImages All computers are not the same. Though they perform the same basic functions, and work in roughly similar ways with the same types of internal components, differences in hardware and the operating system (OS) loaded onto the system can limit a user’s access to certain programs and work operations. Various tools […]
How to Purge Print Jobs From a Zebra Zm400
Use the ZM400 printer from Zebra to print bar codes and labels. The Zebra ZM400 is part of a line of specialty printers designed to help you easily print various types of labels. Using the ZM400, you can scan bar codes with a networked RFID scanner (or other input device) and send the labels to […]
How to Convert a Zip File to an ISO
Contents on data disks are determined by ISO image files. Zip files are a compressed file format designed for easily packaging and distributing large multiple files in an efficient manner. In order to achieve this, an ISO image file has to be created–which dictates the data writing process for burned CD’s and DVD’s. Converting a […]
How to Find My IP Address Internet History
Image Credit: Pixland/Pixland/Getty Images Your IP address is the address assigned to the device on which you access the Internet. When you browse the Internet, a history of your browsing sessions is stored within your Internet browser for later reference. If you wish to find your IP address Internet history, you can easily do so […]
How to Install a Localhost Server on Windows
The Windows operating system uses a hostname called “localhost” to navigate to a Web server service located on the local desktop. Localhost is commonly used by developers to test Web applications before promoting the applications to a live server. You must install Internet Information Services (IIS) to enable the localhost option in a Web browser. […]
How to Type a Crown Symbol
To type a crown in an Microsoft Office program, use a keyboard shortcut or insert a symbol. If you aren’t working in MS Office or want to create a crown symbol to post online, use the Windows Character Map tool to copy and paste the symbol. Use Keyboard Shortcuts to Type a Crown Windows has […]
How to Connect Yahoo! to the Microsoft Exchange Server
Upgrade to Yahoo! Mail Plus to connect to Microsoft Exchange Server. Yahoo! Mail Plus, an add-on service to Yahoo! Mail, lets you set up POP3 and SMTP connections. Enabling these connections allows you to check email on other servers through your Yahoo! Mail client, including Microsoft Exchange Servers. The Yahoo! Mail Plus Service is available […]
How to Convert Excel to DAT
How to Convert Excel to DAT Image Credit: shironosov/iStock/Getty Images You can use the Notepad program on your Windows 7 computer to create DAT files, but you cannot open an Excel file in Notepad without first saving it as a CSV file. The CSV format is a plain-text document type that separates values with commas, […]
What Is the Function of a Computer Server?
Server array The function of a computer server is to store, retrieve and send or “serve” files and data to other computers on its network. Many businesses of all sizes use a local network or “intranet” in their office facilities. On a larger scale, the world-wide computer network we know as the “Internet” depends upon […]