Microsoft Access and Microsoft SQL Server are both database applications. The major difference between the two is in how the software is used. Microsoft Access is used in home or small business applications. Microsoft Access is not able to handle large quantities of database calls. Microsoft SQL Server is for medium to large businesses that […]
If your computer is stored someplace out of the way such as in a desk, it can be convenient to have an alternate means of turning it on. Most computers have an option to power on by using the keyboard. This is something that is probably disabled by default and must be enabled in the […]
Bluetooth networking provides a convenient way to connect a variety of devices in close proximity. An ASUS laptop can couple with smartphones, printers and music systems using Bluetooth, permitting you to answer calls, print documents and stream music without leaving your desk. With a wide range of models and features, many ASUS laptops include Bluetooth […]
Keep your domain name as long as your domain name registrar stays in business. Buying a domain name for life is somewhat of a tricky statement. It’s tricky because “for life” does not necessarily mean until you die. When you have a domain name for life it means that you keep the domain name for […]
How to Apply an Initial Drop Cap in InDesign Image Credit: Caiaimage/Robert Daly/Caiaimage/GettyImages The drop cap InDesign feature adds a stylized element to the initial sentence of a paragraph or an article introduction. The drop cap (dropped capital) is a large initial letter that leads into the text. The style is common in print but […]
Play your songs on your DVD entertainment center. With the evolution of computer technology, the boundaries between what a DVD-R and a CD-R can store are disappearing. Traditionally, blank CD-R discs could only burn music, while DVD-R discs could burn videos. Since optical lasers read both discs, using a blank DVD-R in place of a […]
Secure Copy Protocol and File Transfer Protocol both offer simple command line methods for transferring files between computers, but that’s pretty much where the similarities end. SCP is better designed for a one-time transfer between two computers on the same network, though it can be used remotely over the Internet as well. Conversely, FTP is […]
If you’re new to the world of Linux operating systems and tried to run an .exe file, then you’ve probably become a little frustrated that the file won’t install as easily it does on Microsoft Windows. That’s because special software is needed to install and run .exe files. Fortunately, that software is available for free. […]
How to Send a Text With a Different Number Image Credit: Hero Images/Hero Images/GettyImages If you want to send a text message and make it from another number than your own usual cellphone number, you have a few options. You can use an online service or a fake number app that assigns you a new […]
If you have a DWG design data file on your Linux computer and need to open it up to take a look, you can use the native GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP). This program can open the DWG file extension and display its contents, but the file will display as if it were a regular […]
