GZ files are archive files compressed with the “gzip” program, similar to zip files. These archive files contain one or more files, compressed into a smaller file size for faster download times from the Internet. Source code and other software program files for Linux are often distributed in .gz or .tar.gz format. Unzip a GZ […]
Author: Sophia Jones
How to Email Facebook About a Problem
Image Credit: MariaDubova/iStock/Getty Images Facebook offers several support options if you have an issue with your Facebook account. You can search the Facebook Help Center and find a wide variety of answers to solve your problem. If you do not find a solution, Facebook allows you to complete a form and email a question or […]
The Best Settings for VBA
Visual Boy Advance is an emulator for the Game Boy and Game Boy Advance. Visual Boy Advance is a popular emulator for the Game Boy and Game Boy Advance. Visual Boy Advance allows you to play ROMs, or digital images, of games for either system on your computer. Properly configuring Visual Boy Advance will help […]
What Is Computer Hardware Maintenance?
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. […]
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 […]