How to Install DLL Files

Windows Registry DLL files are very useful in all versions of Microsoft Windows. However, they can sometimes be quite a pain. If DLL files become corrupt or get deleted, one must find a new copy of the DLL and re-install it. This, unlike installing other programs/software, requires registering it within the registry, which may seem […]

How to Drain an iPhone Battery

Image Credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images News/Getty Images The Apple iPhone battery is touted as being able to last up to 300 hours on standby, 5 hours of talk time and 5 hours of Internet use, but programs and additional features can cause the battery to drain at an accelerated rate. The fastest way to drain […]

Moksha, the gamified meditation device, makes breath work exercises more engaging

Moksha is a revolutionary meditation tool that enhances the traditional practice of breath work, aiming to extend and deepen breath to promote relaxation, muscle relief, and overall well-being. The device, a sleek metal pendant with a mouthpiece, focuses on controlled breathing techniques and has gained popularity after a successful Kickstarter campaign. Founded by Yash Ghanekar […]

How to Look for an Amazon Vendor ID

When a person or company sells items through Amazon, they receive a special ID that uniquely identifies them on the Amazon marketplace. You can decipher this vendor ID from the URL of the vendor’s main storefront page. When you need to deal with issues with sellers, you can use this vendor ID to help you […]

How to Test a Laptop Cooling Fan

Testing your computer’s cooling fan is easily done. Laptop fans are an important aspect of cooling off the internal workings of your computer. They suck heat off the motherboard and processor, and blow hot air away from them–much like a radiator fan blows hot air away from a car engine. Overheating of your computer can […]

How to Set the Date & Time on a Garmin Forerunner

Image of a couple running on a trail. Image Credit: EpicStockMedia/iStock/Getty Images The Garmin Forerunner is an excellent tool for running, allowing you to track your distance, speed, heart rate and more. The GPS-enabled device uses satellite technology to save your location and movements. When you are done with your run, the watch can connect […]

How to Bypass a Fortinet Internet Filter

You can bypass a Fortinet Internet filter using proxy sites. Fortinet is Web filtering software that helps educational institutions, corporations and other network administrators to block a variety of websites. Usually, websites are blocked because they display inappropriate sexual content and violence or because they use too much bandwidth and slow down networks. Unfortunately, the […]

How to Create Your Own Game Server

If you’re tired of dealing with administrators on the multi-player servers for your favorite computer games, you can ditch them by creating your own server for you and your friends. You can rent time slots on an open server, but that can be costly. The process of creating a game server depends on the exact […]

How to Make the Windows 7 Taskbar Transparent

The Window Color and Appearance dialog box. Image Credit: Image courtesy of Microsoft To make your taskbar transparent — and more appealing — you need to enable the Windows Aero tool. When you enable transparency, the margins of all windows, as well as the Start menu, become transparent. To ensure Aero works on your system, […]

How to Check If an iPhone Has Been Jailbroken

Image Credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images News/GettyImages While the Android smartphone operating system is designed to be modified and allows users to use their devices like they would a Windows or Linux PC, Apple maintains tight control of the iOS that powers iPads and iPhones. IOS firmly restricts access to the device’s file system and the […]