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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
