How to Use Live HTTP Headers

HTTP headers contain information about a website. Live HTTP Headers is a software add-on for the Firefox or Chrome browser that is used to view a website’s header information. HTTP header information is useful for troubleshooting, analyzing and tuning a website. Header information contains data about character set, language, caching, authorization and content expiration. Normally […]

How to Update Windows Media Player

Windows Media Player is a free digital media player developed by Microsoft. The newer versions are only available for Windows operating systems. Windows Media Player allows you to watch DVD movies, listen to music and upload files to portable media players such as MP3 players. Updating your Windows Media Player application ensures that the program […]

How to Connect a USB to an HDMI

Many people attempt to connect devices, like computers and portable media players, to televisions and other devices so they can view their favorites photos and videos on the big screen. Many televisions can connect to devices with an HDMI cable, but many devices only have a USB port. This is especially true for portable media […]

How to Make a Dark Skin Tone in Photoshop

Give yourself a darker skintone without having to go to the beach. Adobe Photoshop is a versatile photo manipulation tool that anyone can use to alter their own images and photographs. There are many different ways to create different visual effects in Photoshop, some requiring extensive work flows and a multitude of layers. While it […]

How to Find People Near You on Facebook

Facebook can help you jump start your social life. Image Credit: supersizer/E+/GettyImages Facebook is an excellent tool for staying in touch with friends and family members, but a social network can never replace the many benefits of in-person interaction. You can use Facebook’s Nearby Friends feature to alert you when one of your favorite Facebook […]

How to Remove the Domain Group Policy From a Machine

A domain group policy is a set of software restrictions that the network administrator creates. The network administrator will specify rules for what users can and cannot do on the computer. Some of these rules include, but are not limited to, password complexity rules and software installation guidelines. Domain group policies help ensure that the […]

How to Make a Laptop DVD Drive Region-Free

Bypass your DVD drive’s built-in region encoding with these programs. DVD region codes prevent people from playing import DVDs they legally bought. This is even worse with laptops, because if you have your laptop overseas, you probably can’t play any DVDs sold in that country. Luckily, there are software solutions around DVD region encoding. These […]

How to Check Your Balance for Assurance Wireless

Assurance Wireless is a free cell phone provider for those who qualify based on needs and income. The brand is owned and operated by Virgin Mobile, offering a limited number of minutes each month for those who qualify to help provide communication capabilities without cost. Although Assurance Wireless is offered for free, customers also have […]

How to Help a Pink Screen on a Computer

Get rid of a pink screen on your computer. A pink screen is not an uncommon issue with computer users. The characteristics of the pink screen can vary. Some users report that the entire screen has a pinkish hue, others report that only certain areas of the monitor have pink pixels or lines. Regardless of […]

How to Find My Computer’s Machine ID

Windows 8.1 gives you quick access to system information. Image Credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images News/Getty Images Knowing the name of your computer is critical for locating your computer on a network. Alternatively, if you reach out to your local admin for support, she’ll likely need to know your computer name in order to locate your […]