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 […]
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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 […]
How to Switch a Word Document to Paint
A well-written passage can conjure images and convey emotions just as well, if not better, than a painting, so you may want to add text to a work of art or even a simple image you’ve created using Microsoft’s Paint application. By taking the text of a Word document and moving it into Paint, you […]
How Do I Add WWW to My Domain Name?
It’s important that domains also be accessible with the WWW prefix. A basic domain name—for example, yourdomain.com—is usually all that’s necessary to load a website in a web browser. However, adding the prefix “www.” before the domain name has become a standard convention, and it’s a good idea for every website to be accessible via […]
How to Convert MP3 to 44.1 Khz
Non-44.1kHz MP3s may not play on some devices. MP3 files are usually encoded at a sample rate of 44.1kHz. Occasionally, however, you will come across something different (48kHz is the second most common). Though they run on most computer programs, non-44.1kHz MP3s may not work on certain portable devices. Luckily, converting from an irregular MP3 […]
How to Delete a McAfee Account
Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Pixland/Getty Images Your McAfee account contains your personal information along with information about your subscription, which allows you to keep your software up to date by providing continuous virus definition updates. In order to delete your McAfee account you must talk to a customer support representative, and remove the software from your computer. […]