Central Processor Unit The central processing unit (CPU) is a chip that functions as the brains of the computer. It is made of transistors–millions of transistors, in fact. Microprocessors are the circuitry that surround the CPU. The microprocessor is more than the CPU. It contains other processors, for example, the graphics processor unit. Sound cards […]
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How to Find Out Who Sent You an Anonymous Email
There are ways to find out who sent you an anonymous email. An email is supposed to be a method of communication between two people, who are most often acquainted. But sometimes anonymous emailers send you messages. Some email accounts, like school or work email accounts, are easy to trace. Unfortunately, with so many providers […]
Where Is Active X Located in a PC?
According to Microsoft, ActiveX is the name given to small control programs. These small programs are also known as “add-ons” and are installed when browsing the Internet. ActiveX controls allow the user to see and access multimedia content such as animations on certain websites utilizing ActiveX controls. They can also be installed to help install […]
How to Save a Text File As CSV
CSV files can be saved to produce simple tables. A Comma separated values (CVS) file is a format used to create simple tables. One of the advantages of saving CSV files is that they are compatible with a large number of different programs, and can therefore be easily transferred between database, spreadsheet and word processing […]
How to Find a Friend on Tagged
Tagged is a great social networking tool that makes finding new friends quick and easy. Tagged is a social network that allows you to meet and connect with new friends, as opposed to reconnecting with old friends. Through Tagged, you can create a custom profile that reflects your personality and interests, and meet friends that […]
How to Run DOS 6.22 on a USB
A USB drive and a pen on top of a laptop. Image Credit: alekleks/iStock/Getty Images You may want the option to boot to the older MS-DOS 6.22 prompt rather than one of the more recent versions of Microsoft Windows. MS-DOS is also a good tool for troubleshooting, if you know how to use it. You […]
How to Make an ISO With WinRAR
WinRAR is an archive management application. The program can backup your data, compress and reduce the size of a file or group of files and decompress RAR, ZIP, and other file formats located on your hard drive or downloaded directly from the Internet. WinRAR can make new archives in RAR, ZIP, and other common file […]
How to Sign Up for Facebook Without Using a Number
Facebook has two website layouts: a traditional layout and a mobile device layout. When you visit Facebook from a mobile phone Web browser, the site redirects you to the mobile-friendly Facebook site, which has a layout that’s easier to use in a small phone browser than the traditional Facebook website. When you sign up for […]
How to Calculate Range in Excel
Image Credit: skaman306/Moment/GettyImages The range of a particular data set gives you a simple picture of the spread of values it contains. The range is useful as a starting point in analyzing your data and is something you might need to consider if you’re producing something like a box and whisker plot. Finding the range […]
How to Replace a Laptop Fan
A typical motherboard fan connector Limited space and ventilation causes heat to build up very quickly in a laptop. A laptop fan blows hot air generated from the hard drive and other internal components through a vent in the side of the laptop housing. A laptop fan is usually built into a heat sink, which […]