Web Address Some browsers, such as Internet Explorer or Google Chrome, have a built-in capability to block websites as part of the restricted zone setting. This means that no user is able to access that certain site or page if it was placed on the restricted list. This might have happened accidentally or, if you […]
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How to Change Resolution in Windows Movie Maker
You can set the resolution (video pixel size) in Windows Movie Maker. Setting the resolution of your video project in Windows Movie Maker is important in guaranteeing that your video is formatted correctly. You may need to export your video at a certain resolution based on the format in which you intend it to be […]
How to Turn on the Clicking Sound on My Mouse Pointer
Operating systems such as Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 allow you to play sounds while navigating through files and folders, or when performing certain actions such as opening or closing applications. Use the Sound configurations panel to manually select the actions for which you want to hear sounds when interacting with your mouse. Step 1 […]
How to Fix a Socket Error in My Computer
Corrupted Winsock protocol files may result in socket errors. Microsoft’s Windows operating systems use the Winsock protocol to link with and communicate with other computers on the Internet. Programs may cause the Winsock protocol to become corrupted, which then causes Windows to display socket error messages. Corrupted Winsock protocol files may also prevent you from […]
How to Get a Dot.com Website Started
Before starting your own website, you will need to decide on a name. A website name is called a Domain Name and acts as an address for your site. This address is also referred to as a URL (Uniform Resource Locator). After finding a name that is not already registered by someone else, you can […]
How to Write Numbers in Photoshop
Photoshop, the graphics editing software program by Adobe, allows you to create, edit and work with many different types of images and photos. Many reasons exist for why you might want to include numbers in your Photoshop file, such as adding a date to a photograph or placing an identification number on a label or […]
The Difference Between a CPU & a Microprocessor
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 […]
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 […]