FTP can be useful for transferring large files. Image Credit: Mykhaylo Sahan/iStock/GettyImages FTP sites have been around since long before Dropbox and “the cloud” became household terms. FTP, which stands for File Transfer Protocol, is a long-established standard that allows file transfers over the Internet. Many organizations such as Microsoft and the Internal Revenue Service […]
The backlight is the heart of what makes an LCD TV work. The LCD TV works by allowing a filtered light system in the back of the display to generate images seen on the screen. However, if the “back-light” becomes damaged or stops working, owner can be left with a very expensive paperweight. Instead of […]
Running multiple instances of Python makes finding each individual instance difficult if you want to stop them. In Ubuntu Linux, each instance of an application or process has a unique ID. You can stop all instances of a particular process, such as Python, without knowing the ID of each process by using the “pkill” command, […]
Image Credit: DragonImages/iStock/Getty Images You can access Services.msc to modify the way Windows services run on your computer. Such services are responsible for running available programs and managing many system settings and resources. You can modify a service’s settings for security, troubleshooting and/or performance-related purposes. Windows 7 provides access to Services.msc through various means. Access […]
Image Credit: AnaBGD/iStock/Getty Images If you are having problems reinstalling Microsoft Office 2013 on your Windows 8 computer, some leftover registry keys may be the problem. Both click-to-run installations — Office 365, for example — and MSI installations leave traces in the registry. Under normal circumstances, these registry keys are deleted by the uninstaller. If […]
The Logitech X-530 is surround-sound speaker setup that consists of five satellite speakers and a high-excursion subwoofer that allows you to playback audio in high quality. Supporting a 70-watt 5.1 surround capabilities, and you can catch all the best sound effects in rich, full, clear sound. The Logitech X-530 connects so easily anyone can do […]
Linux is often used to host servers. Ubuntu is a common variant of Linux, complete with a user-friendly interface and full flexibility in customizing it via the Terminal window. Windows and Linux share the ability to open ISO files, which are similar to DMG files. Though DMG files are commonly associated with Apple’s operating system, […]
They say to err is human, but to really mess things up takes a computer. Nothing is more frustrating than to have a computer freeze, shut off with no warning, or, worse, crash completely. One of the more common errors a PC will give you is the freezing of the monitor. With a few simple […]
How to Compile Python Code. Since Python is an interpreted language, compilation of Python code can mean many things, including compilation to byte code or transformation to another language. When you learn how to take Python code and compile it into an executable for Windows platforms, you can create a Python program and have Windows […]
Image Credit: naruedom/iStock/GettyImages Modern laptop designs place great value on aesthetic appearance. Looking through an electronics showroom reveals a wide variety of sleek, cool-looking machines in dark colors, with textured lids and matte finishes. Unfortunately, many laptop casings are built from plastic, and the portability of laptops exposes them to wear and tear that can […]
