Image Credit: g-stockstudio/iStock/GettyImages A computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is used to initialize the computer’s hardware and move the system through its power-on and initial start-up processes before handing things off to your computer’s operating system (OS). You can enter the BIOS setup menu during start-up to manage your computer’s boot sequence, confirm whether the […]
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What Is Navision Software?
Navision software offers tools that enable enterprises to manage finances. Microsoft Dynamics is a line of ERP (enterprise resource planning) applications created as part of the Microsoft Business Solutions group. Navision software is part of the Microsoft Dynamics line and offers features designed to assist with business needs. Definition Navision software, also referred to as […]
How to Import Stencils into Visio
Use MS Visio for your easy drafting needs. Microsoft Visio comes with hundreds of shapes and stencils already installed, so regardless of what kind of project you’re working on, there’s probably something that will work for you. In addition to these, there are stencils available online that you can download to your computer for specific […]
How to Format a Compact Flash Card
Compact flash cards have a severe tendency of becoming corrupted. So, it is very important to be able to format them on occasion. This will ultimately erase all the data on them, but will make them usable once again. Things You’ll Need Windows 2000+ Compact flash card reader Compact flash card Step 1 Insert the […]
Differences Between Blogs and Twitter
For many Web-savvy people, confusing blogs with Twitter seems nearly impossible. However, if you’re not on top of the latest trends online, it’s easier than most people think to mix up the two. Blogs and Twitter do have some things in common, such as sharing information online. In fact, Twitter is a form of blogging […]
How to Open XLSX Files in OpenOffice
Open XLSX files using the OpenOffice Calc program. OpenOffice is a suite of open-source productivity products. Available in more than 100 languages and designed as a free alternative to Microsoft’s commercial Office product suite, OpenOffice programs allow users to create documents, spreadsheets, multimedia presentations, graphics and databases. By making use of the Microsoft Office 2007 […]
How to Use 7-Zip to Unzip
Learning new software can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Learning to unzip archives with 7-Zip is easy enough. 7-Zip–and programs like it–is designed to open and create archives, files that serve two purposes: to compress and combine. Compression means files take up less space; combined means multiple files become a single […]
How to ZIP a Video File to Send by Email
Zip a file so it fits better on your computer, and is also easier to email. When you zip a file, you compact that file and make it smaller. You can send a smaller file through email, which can then be opened up after the receiver has unzipped it. Zipping a video file might seem […]
How to Reboot a Lenovo Laptop
Image Credit: freemixer/E+/GettyImages If your Lenovo laptop is running Windows, you can restart the Lenovo laptop using the Windows Start menu or by holding down the power button. If there is a Lenovo reset button on your computer, you can use this as well. Be aware that if you force your computer to restart, you […]
How to Separate a Scanned Document in Adobe
You can split up PDF documents that have been scanned using Adobe Acrobat. When a paper document is scanned, you need to select a conversion format, such as PDF or TIFF. To convert a scanned document to PDF, you need a PDF writing program, such as Adobe Acrobat. Once the document has been scanned, you […]