Laptop and desktop computers are among the most common types. Computers come in many forms, from the traditional desktop PC to portable devices such as laptops, tablets and even smartphones. However, a number of basic elements are generally found within most computing devices used by ordinary people. There are many additional types of computer used […]
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Positive & Negative Effects of Computers
A young girl is playing on a computer. Image Credit: Design Pics/Design Pics/Getty Images The rapid rise of electronic computing in the 20th century changed the course of modern civilization. Although many of the effects have been positive, PCs have also impacted lives in undesirable ways. As computer technology continues to advance and new generations […]
How to Find All Photos Stored on My Computer
Most applications use the Pictures folder in Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 by default to save images. Web browsers such as Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome use the Downloads folder as a common location to save all downloaded content including images. You can also find all images on your hard drive by using the Search […]
How to Make Thumbs and Other Symbols in a Facebook Comment
If you’re looking to spice things up in Facebook, try adding an interesting symbol to your comments, posts or messages. There are a variety of ways to add these symbols, usually called emojis or emoticons, and there are well over a thousand to choose from. Using Unicode Emojis Unicode emojis are simple icons that appear […]
Types of Errors in Numerical Analysis
A mother and daughter are using an abacus. Image Credit: Ariel Skelley/Blend Images/Getty Images In the world of math, numerical analysis is well known for focusing on the algorithms used to solve issues in continuous math. The practice is familiar territory for engineers and those who work with physical science, but it’s beginning to expand […]
How to Set Up a Yamaha Surround Sound System
Setting up a Yamaha surround system revolves around YPAO. Yamaha is one of the few companies that makes the instruments that eventually get played back on one of its audio systems. A maker of home theater gear from inception, Yamaha now makes receivers that set up via an automated process called YPAO (Yamaha Parametric Room […]
Where Is the ROM Chip Located in a Computer?
Computer ROM chips are located on the motherboard. Image Credit: Eduard Lysenko/iStock/Getty Images You can find a computer’s Read-Only Memory chip somewhere on the system’s motherboard. The location of the chip can vary between motherboards because of differences in size and feature loads. The term ROM is used to describe the Basic Input/Output System chip […]
How to Paint a PDF File
Paint uses virtual brushes. One of the fun things about computers is playing with programs like Paint. You can use the tools in Paint to add something to a different document. The Paint program can help you make new image files, but it cannot open document or PDF files. While it is impossible to open […]
How to Reset a HP F4280
The Hewlett Packard F4280 is a part of HP’s line of all-in-one deskjet printers. If your F4280 is showing signs of malfunction, reset the device to solve certain issues associated with the printer. Performing a reset on the HP Deskjet F4280 will restore the printer back to its default values and settings. Use the printer’s […]
How to Find a Telephone Number Using an Email Address
It might take some investigating, but it’s possible to find a phone number using an email address. Maybe the only contact information you have for a person is an email address, but you’d like that person’s phone number, too. You can be straightforward and simply send an email message to that person requesting his phone […]