How to Make a DVD-R Into a CD-R

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 […]

SCP vs. FTP Speed

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 […]

How to Run an EXE File in Linux

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

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 […]

How to Open a DWG With GIMP

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 […]

How to Open MBOX Files

An MBOX file, short for mailbox, stores a collection of email messages. Image Credit: g-stockstudio/iStock/GettyImages An MBOX file, short for mailbox, stores a collection of email messages. Various email programs and online webmail systems can output data in MBOX file format. Certain email programs can import data back from MBOX files, and you can find […]

Shelf is a social network based on the media you consume

Shelf App is revolutionizing the social media landscape by addressing the homogeneity in content on current platforms. It allows users to curate personalized storefronts based on their media preferences, fostering genuine connections. Founder Jad Esber aims to go beyond superficial content and promote deeper authenticity in online culture. The app integrates with various media platforms […]

What Cursive Fonts Are in Photoshop?

Adobe’s Photoshop allows users to create digitial images. Adobe’s Photoshop software is a visual arts program that allows users to create, manipulate and render images for a variety of projects. Photoshop version 12.1 is currently released for users on its own or part of the Adobe CS5, or Creative Suites 5, packaging. Users can choose […]

What is the Web Design Standard Page Size?

Following a standard page size design helps website visitors navigate the site. Following an established standard for your website’s page size keeps site visitors from having to scroll to read your information. If you determine the basic dimensions of your website before publishing it, you can eliminate this concern. Page Width Most websites range from […]

How to Get the Mean Symbol in a Word Document

Image Credit: seb_ra/iStock/GettyImages When most people think of the average of a set of data, they’re really referring to the mean. Whenever you’re writing about statistics using Microsoft Word, there’s a good chance you’ll need to know how to create the mean symbol, which is x̄. It is sometimes called an x-bar, for obvious reasons, […]