Close-up of a woman using a computer mouse Image Credit: Catherine Yeulet/iStock/Getty Images A trackball is a type of mouse that perform the same tasks as a regular mouse, but works differently. Trackballs have rotating balls on their tops or sides that you roll when you want to go somewhere or do something. Depending on […]
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How to Make an Index in PowerPoint
Unlike Word, PowerPoint 2013 doesn’t include a tool to help generate an index. To index keywords in a presentation, you’ll have to find and note each word’s appearances manually, and optionally add links. Creating a table of contents offers a faster alternative if you need to only index card titles and bullet points. Write an […]
How to Make a Free URL
When you access something on the Internet, whether it is an image, website, song or video file, you will notice that it is accessible from a specific website address, visible in your browser’s address bar. That address is the URL of the file and it tells you exactly where that file is located on the […]
How to Resize an Object Within a Photoshop Layer
Making an object too big in Photoshop can make it look blurry. Image Credit: rbv/iStock/Getty Images The ability to resize objects as needed is one of the reasons graphic designers and professional photographers turn to Adobe Photoshop CC. If you’re new to working with layers, however, the first few times you try it, you may […]
How to Burn Videos to CD-R Disks
Burn videos into your CD-R in a few simple steps. A CD-R is an external storage device that is used to save file for backup or reproduction purposes. Unlike a CD-RW, anything that is burned or written onto a CD-R cannot be modified or tampered. “Burning” is the process of writing files to a storage […]
Toshiba Satellite BIOS Password Removal
Image Credit: Hemera Technologies/AbleStock.com/Getty Images If you’ve forgotten your BIOS password, or if someone has changed the password on your Toshiba laptop without your permission, then there are a couple things that you can do to reset the password and access your computer. While the best idea is to contact Toshiba support, if you no […]
How to Make the First Letter Large in Microsoft Word
Start strong with your Word text elements. Image Credit: lucky336/iStock/Getty Images Paragraph breaks, kerning and line spacing are ways you can lay out your page in Microsoft Word 2013, but one way to really draw the eye and give a reader a sharp starting point is with a drop cap. This stylistic choice makes the […]
What Is Ethernet Bridge?
An Ethernet network bridge is a device which connects two different local area networks together. Both networks must connect using the same Ethernet protocol. Bridges can also be used to add remote computers to a LAN. Many bridges can connect multiple computers or other compatible devices with or without wires. Types There are two common […]
What Is the Difference Between Cable & Direct TV?
One of the biggest decisions for TV fans is whether to choose cable or satellite as their television service provider. Since most areas only have one cable company, satellite TV, especially leading provider DirecTV, can be a welcome alternative. Both promise the best service and the lowest prices, but which one is the best for […]
How to Change Your Local Host Name
Image Credit: bernardbodo/iStock/Getty Images The default name of the local computer address is called “localhost.” Therefore, the localhost is the address of the computer that an application is running on in a network. It is also known as the loopback address because it is the same address as the loopback network interface. The IP address […]