To accommodate a laptop’s portability, most laptops do not ship with a mouse; rather, they have a built-in mouse called a touchpad. The touchpad, a flat surface usually at the bottom of the keyboard, operates by touch, as its name implies, and includes many of the same features seen on an external mouse. Adjusting the […]
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How to Make Icons Larger or Smaller on a Mac
Resize icons to customize your Mac. Image Credit: Courtesy of Apple The icons on the Mac desktop and in any Finder window can be resized according to your preferences. Large icons are easy for children or people with poor vision to see and use, while small icons keep your desktop from looking cluttered and allow […]
What Are the Dimensions of Full Tower Computer Cases?
Full towers are very roomy and allow for a great deal of expansion. Ask any computer builders what kind of case they enjoy working with, and you will get one nearly universal answer: a full tower. Though full towers are not necessary for most home users, they are the preferred setup for the enthusiast or […]
Speakers at 4 Ohm Vs. 8 Ohm
When you talk about whether an audio loudspeaker is 4 ohm or 8 ohm, you’re referring to the speaker’s impedance, an electrical property similar to resistance. Speakers come in several different impedance ratings; matching the impedance of your speakers to your amplifier ensures that your audio system will run efficiently and sound its best. About […]
How to Upgrade the American Megatrends BIOS
How to Upgrade the American Megatrends BIOS Image Credit: Morsa Images/DigitalVision/GettyImages If the time comes where your American Megatrends motherboard needs to be updated, you will most likely need to upgrade the BIOS powering this hardware. Fortunately, an American Megatrends BIOS update can be accomplished without much difficult by computer users of moderate to expert […]
How to Use Wi-Fi With an Ethernet Cable
Using a router lets you use Wi-Fi with an Ethernet modem. You can integrate a Wi-Fi network into your Ethernet-enabled network by simply placing a Wi-Fi-enabled wireless router into your setup. By using a wireless router in your network, you can eliminate some of the Ethernet wired “LAN” connections for all computers that have a […]
How to Create a Blank HTML Page
A blank HTML page is a Web page with no visible Web content. Some HTML code is necessary for a Web browser to interpret the file as an HTML file even if there is no visible content. Any text editor can create a blank HTML page because an HTML page is simply a text document […]
How to Download Embedded Flash Files
Flash displays many types of content, from cartoons to fully interactive websites. Adobe Flash provides a convenient format to present multimedia on the Web, whether it be pure animation or interactive content. Most of the Flash files encountered online are embedded; they simply load as part of a site and display along with the rest […]
How to Configure WiFi Router for VPN Connection
VPN connections let you take your office network with you. Traditional computer networks use routers and wired connections to link the computers in a group. A Virtual Private Network (VPN) uses the Internet to connect the same group of computers. If you use a VPN in conjunction with your Wi-Fi wireless internet router, it can […]
Things You Can Do With a Broken LCD TV
Whether your LCD TV has a broken screen, display issues, problems with the speaker or other issues, you have a few options to get more value out of it. Repair Your LCD TV The first option you should look into is having the device repaired. If the television is still under warranty, take it to […]