Image Credit: Polka Dot RF/Polka Dot/Getty Images ActiveX is Microsoft’s component control technology. Basically, it allows multiple components to communicate with each other and run as one application. For the average user, ActiveX is simply something that many websites require to take advantage of all of their features. It is important to make sure that […]
KeyGens, also known as “key generators” or “cracks,” are small utility programs used to generate product activation keys and serial numbers, specifically for pirated programs. Using KeyGens is illegal, and if you are caught with pirated software, you could face penalties, including but not limited to, high fines. Getting a working product key or serial […]
SD cards have serial numbers that can’t be seen externally. GPS devices and smart phones request the ID of any SD card you put in them. You run into this issue when you attempt to use an advanced feature of certain devices. A computer can see this ID perfectly if you set the right properties […]
Justified type sets up both flush left and flush right. Image Credit: Image courtesy Adobe Systems Justified type presents a mass of text with unified, crisp edges formed by characters that fill the width of each line. Adobe Photoshop treats text alignment as a paragraph attribute and separates justification from other alignment options, including flush […]
Image Credit: Christine Mariner / Design Pics/Valueline/Getty Images Facebook is a social network that helps you connect with family, friends, work colleagues and other acquaintances. You can share status updates, photos, videos and content you find on the Web with those you’ve befriended on the Facebook service. If you’ve never signed up with Facebook before […]
How to Stop Ping in the Terminal Image Credit: Zoran Zeremski/iStock/Getty Images Ping is a Terminal command that tests your connection to a host machine. Ping reports back the distance between your computer and a destination host in millisecond response times. When you use the Mac or Linux Terminal to ping a host computer, it […]
Image Credit: jacoblund/iStock/GettyImages It can be difficult to find someone online without knowing their full name, but it’s not impossible. If you know other aspects about a person’s life, such as where they live or work, you can sometimes find them on search engines using a combination of first name and that information. Social media […]
Converting data in a string format between different data types is usually a straightforward process in Oracle, but some cases are a little more challenging than others. One of these occurs when you use Oracle to convert clob to varchar2, which is difficult because a varchar2 column has a maximum of 4,000 characters, while clob […]
A mirror image is useful when creating a symmetrical graphic design project. When creating a digital art project, the ability to control the elements that make up the piece is essential for the overall layout. You may find that an image needs to be mirrored to fit into a project, or a duplicate image needs […]
The VLC media player from VideoLAN is a free, open-source player that runs on Mac, UNIX, Windows and Linux. It can be used as both a media client and a media server, serving audio and/or video files to any size network — public or private. You can set up VLC to act as a media […]
