How to Check the Performance of a Laptop Image Credit: Poike/iStock/Getty Images If you want to check on the current performance of your laptop computer, look no farther than Windows’ native Task Manager. The Task Manager contains two specialized utilities that will give you up-to-the-second readings of the current performance of both your memory (referred […]
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How to Type a Tilde on a Mac
The tilde key is immediately below the “Esc” key and to the left of the “1” key. The tilde is a versatile character. Outside its usage as a linguistic diacritical mark, on Unix-based systems like OS X, the tilde also serves as a reference to the user’s home directory, and typing “cd ~” while in […]
What Is an Assignment Statement in Java?
Java variables store different types of data. Java programs store data values in variables. When a programmer creates a variable in a Java application, he declares the type and name of the variable, then assigns a value to it. The value of a variable can be altered at subsequent points in execution using further assignment […]
How to Clean the Sticky Side of a Screen Protector
Image Credit: Maxboost Screen protectors are pieces of thin plastic film that adhere to the screens of your phones, tablet computers, laptops, portable gaming systems and any other small-screened devices. Although they protect the screen from scratches and other damage, the adhesive side can trap lint and hair against the screen, making for distracting eyesores. […]
How Does a Wireless Router Work?
What It Is A wireless router is a hardware device used to connect a computer to a network without running cables from the computer to the router. A wireless router allows you to share an internet connection with several other computer users without having to pay internet subscription fees for each individual user. Users can […]
How to Open an MSI File on a Mac
With the numerous file-type extensions that may be on your computer, it can be difficult to determine what you need to do to view certain files. The .MSI extension is a file that acts as an installation package developed exclusively by Microsoft for the Windows format. For Mac users, this may pose a problem for […]
What Is the Difference Between DVDrip and DVDscr?
Image Credit: Xanya69/iStock/GettyImages With the rise of streaming services, ultracompact solid-state storage and even Blu-rays, the DVD doesn’t get as much play as it used to. Even including Blu-ray sales, U.S.-based subscription streaming services raked in $9.55 billion in 2017 while discs made only $4.72 billion, according to Statista. So no one’s going to blame […]
How to Increase DPI in Paint
Image Credit: Georgijevic/iStock/GettyImages The art of digitally editing, retouching and – at times – recreating photos and other images has become both a profession and an enjoyable pastime for computer-savvy individuals around the world. As the power and capability of consumer-grade computers and software increases, so does the active interest in digital imagery and the […]
What Is the Difference Between ASA & ISO?
Close-up of a SLR camera mounted on a tripod Image Credit: MarioGuti/iStock/Getty Images In photography, ASA and ISO are both measurements of film speed, or sensitivity to light. ASA is a scale created by the American Standards Association, but it is no longer widely used. Now, most film is labeled by ISO, which was created […]
How to Find the IP Address of a Cisco Switch
Quickly find the IP address of a Cisco switch. Cisco switches run either the Cisco Internetworking Operating System (IOS) or the CatOS operating system. You can use commands that are compatible with both operating systems to find the IP address of a Cisco switch. Step 1 Plug the Cisco serial console cable into the 9-pin […]