Maintaning a computer’s hardware keeps it running smoothly. Computer hardware maintenance involves taking care of the computer’s physical components, such as its keyboard, hard drive and internal CD or DVD drives. Cleaning the computer, keeping its fans free from dust, and defragmenting its hard drives regularly are all parts of a computer hardware maintenance program. […]
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How to Make Your YouTube Playlist Play Nonstop
Set the videos in your YouTube playlist to play in sequence. YouTube is a free website that hosts videos uploaded by users, ranging from amusing clips of their pets’ cute behavior to serious commentaries on current events. When you browse and search for videos on YouTube, you may come across ones that you find so […]
What Are Different Types of Wireless Devices?
Image Credit: Wavebreakmedia/iStock/Getty Images Wireless technology describes electronic devices that communicate without cords using radio frequency signals. Wireless technology is used in a variety of modern device to provide convenience and greater mobility, and wireless devices play an important role in voice and Internet communications. Wireless Router A wireless router is a device that accepts […]
What Is Video Rendering?
A man is editing on his computer. Image Credit: vadimguzhva/iStock/Getty Images Video rendering is the process by which a computer processes information from a coded data source and uses that information to produce and display an image. The computer code may include instructions on creating images verbatim for playing back a movie or may provide […]
How to Set Standby on your IPhone
Put your iPhone to sleep to extend its battery life. Image Credit: Prykhodov/iStock/Getty Images The iPhone’s Sleep/Wake button sets the device to standby. When you press it, your iPhone switches to sleep mode, which disables the screen while leaving all processes running. Setting an IPhone to Standby The Sleep/Wake button is located along the side […]
How to Get to the User Configuration in a Computer
The user configuration on a Windows computer allows you to adjust the settings for the individuals working on a PC. Only the Administrator account of the PC has access to the full security features. Standard user accounts only have access to software and settings. These accounts cannot influence other users or the security of the […]
How Do I Block a Number on My Nokia Phone?
Image Credit: demaerre/iStock/GettyImages The thought of Nokia’s now-retro keypad cellphone – affectionately dubbed “the brick” – may tickle your nostalgia bone, but the iconic phone manufacturer is still in the game. While Nokia’s phones have evolved from the nigh-indestructible brick to sleek smart devices, spam callers and clingy exes haven’t changed all that much. Block […]
How to Fix OSD Lockout Display on a Computer Monitor
OSD Lockout capability helps to protect against changing display properties accidentally. Image Credit: gpointstudio/iStock/Getty Images OSD, or On Screen Display, is used to describe the physical menu buttons located on your computer monitor. By combining the many settings found within the operating system and the custom settings created with the OSD buttons, users can create […]
Microsoft Access Vs. SQL Server
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 […]
How to Use the Keyboard to Turn the Computer on
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 […]