Kaspersky’s Internet Security suite has a function where it blocks traffic from accessing ports on your computer unless those ports have been opened through the software. Once you open a port in Kaspersky, any programs that communicate through that port have unrestricted access to communicate to and from the Internet, so use caution when opening […]
Use a SIM card management tool to delete your iPhone contacts. Subscriber Identity Module memory cards are used in most cellphones and you can identify them by their sizes. For instance, the Apple iPhone 4 uses the MicroSIM card, whereas other cellphone models use a full-size or mini-SIM card. If you have a jailbroken iPhone […]
A graphic designer working with a tablet and color wheel. Image Credit: Wavebreakmedia/iStock/Getty Images Adobe InDesign is a powerful software program that lets you integrate text and images into a multi-page document, such as a magazine or book layout. By default, InDesign will use CMYK color (Cyan Magenta Yellow blacK) which allows for many more […]
A number of websites offer movies for free download. However, this practice is against the law if done without permission. According to Intel.com, the Motion Picture Association of America is on the lookout for those who download copyrighted movies illegally without paying for them. For this reason, you should only download from legitimate websites. They […]
Boot up your laptop without a CD. Acer is an computer company that produces a wide range of inexpensive, Windows-based laptop and netbook devices. Many of these computer systems do not have a CD drive installed, so if you are looking to reboot your computer it is impossible to boot from a disc. Due to […]
You can remove a stripped screw from a laptop. Laptop screws are often fine with small heads that require a specific screwdriver size. If the screw is overtightened or the screwdriver is the wrong size, the head can strip, leaving no way to control and turn the screw. This is a serious nuisance, and removing […]
The display picture, also known as the desktop background, on a computer can be altered and customized however the computer user desires. Many use display pictures to add a personal accent to their computer. Adding a display picture is easy and can be done regardless of your computer skills or experience. Step 1 Open your […]
Cell phones can detect other cell phones nearby via Bluetooth communication. Image Credit: Wi6995/iStock/GettyImages Losing a cell phone is no fun, especially if calling it doesn’t lead you to it. The good news is, there are some tools that can help you track it down. Although you can use a cell phone detector app to […]
Computers have a variety of input and output devices. The main difference between a serial port and a parallel port is that a serial port transmits data one bit after another, while a parallel port transmits all 8 bits of a byte in parallel. Thus a parallel port transmits data much faster than a serial […]
The information contained on a DVD can be converted to a number of digital file formats, including MP4. As CDs and DVDs are being phased out, media is being converted to a number of digital file formats that are compatible with a wide range of devices, including cellphones and dedicated media players, such as the […]
