The system board is the hub of all computer components. Motherboards are also known as system boards, main boards or planar boards. Motherboard types are named for the type of system they fit into and the kind of processor hosted by the board. Form factor is the term for the physical size and layout of […]
Image Credit: GaudiLab/iStock/GettyImages When you unbox your brand new Android smart phone, you’re greeted with that lovely new phone smell, new features to enjoy and – in some cases – a whole bunch of apps that you just don’t want. There’s even a term for this unwanted slate of software: Bloatware. Don’t bloat your brain […]
Some phones are simple while others function as handheld computers. There are many styles and brands of mobile phones and other handheld devices available, from simple two-way voice-enabled phones to extravagant handheld computers that also can serve as a phone. Because of the variety in designs and functions in these devices, a comprehensive list of […]
How to Make an ISO From a PS2 Game Disc Image Credit: monkeybusinessimages/iStock/Getty Images Computer owners aren’t the only ones who are able to make backups of their favorite games anymore. Ever since the advent of DVD burners, gamers worldwide have discovered it is possible to make copies of their own legally owned games in […]
Communication devices are the machines that assist in transmission of data. The versatility of a computer gets enhanced considerably when it can communicate with other devices and computers. For a two-way communication, a computer must be equipped with a modulator for outgoing data and a demodulator for the incoming data. This modulating device is referred […]
Select a different key to get the sound popularized by T-Pain. Image Credit: Viktor_Gladkov/iStock/Getty Images Whether you’re working with an out of tune instrument or want to add that signature auto-tuned sound to a track, Antares Auto-Tune can help. Auto-Tune is a plugin compatible with almost any digital audio workstation that accepts VST and Direct-X […]
Unfortunately, Internet Explorer and most other Internet browsers available do not come with tools that allow you to automatically refresh Web pages at predetermined intervals. An automatic refresh tool is useful if you need to monitor events that constantly change — such as sports scores and financial markets — but you don’t want to have […]
You may be able to fix a plasma screen without taking it to a technician. Plasma TVs use flat-panel screen technology that involves tiny cells that emit noble gases between two panes of glass. The gases are turned into a plasma electronically once inside the panes. Plasma TVs can crack or scratch easily, but as […]
Downloading through a proxy server is often done to protect the anonymity of a person’s IP address and online web presence. Web browsers have built-in settings to enable the use of proxies for anonymous web browsing and downloading files from the Internet. Proxies are easily obtained from Internet sources. Input more than one proxy into […]
DD-WRT is based on Linux. Image Credit: Hemera Technologies/AbleStock.com/Getty Images DD-WRT, a third-party firmware for consumer routers, has its own default user name and password. Installing DD-WRT erases your router’s current user name and password and replaces it with DD-WRT’s. You’ll need the login information to access DD-WRT’s Web interface using a Web browser, or […]
