How to Fix Water in My Laptop Screen Image Credit: grbender/iStock/Getty Images Laptop screens are typically liquid crystal display (LCD) screens that are firmly encased in a plastic monitor frame. An unfortunate spill can cause liquid to seep in through the seams of the monitor frame and accumulate underneath the screen. In addition to being […]
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How to Move My Task Bar to Another Monitor
Multiple computer monitors are popular for video editing. Many users set up multiple monitors on their computer that they can have room for more windows and panels on their screen. Using multiple monitors allows you to exercise greater control over how and where you navigate Windows. You can move just the task bar to another […]
How to Factory Reset an Asus Eee PC
Resetting a standard laptop to its original factory settings can be a highly technical and time-intensive process. But because the Asus Eee PC is a netbook that is smaller than most laptops, and with fewer programs, the process of restoring it to its original settings requires fewer steps and technical knowledge. No disassembly of your […]
How to Enable 5.1 Surround on Windows Media Player 11
5.1 surround sound speakers are compatible with Windows Media Player 11 Windows Media Player version 11 is compatible with 5.1 surround sound speaker systems. Windows Media Player will play through the speaker system that is set up on the computer once it is enabled in the Windows audio properties menu. These instructions cover how to […]
How Do I Change a Printer Port from LPT1 to USB?
Network printing has replaced the need for multiple physical connections between one computer and many printers. Printers have evolved to keep up with advances in personal computers. Some of the original means of connecting printers are less commonly used. Parallel port interfaces, commonly known as Line Print Terminal (LPT1, LPT2, LPT3, etc.) are being replaced […]
How to Set Up a MLA Format in Microsoft Word
Employers and academic institutions generally recommend using the MLA format. The Modern Language Association, or MLA, provides formatting guidelines for use in professional and academic circles. Because the MLA format is uniform and easy to use, many employers and educators require that manuscripts follow the MLA’s guidelines. If you are at all familiar with Microsoft […]
What Is Cyberlink Media Library?
An image of a woman working on her computer. Image Credit: andreusK/iStock/Getty Images CyberLink Media Library is an application that runs in the background if you use certain programs from CyberLink. Its main purpose is to organize and track your media files so that the main CyberLink software can work better. If CyberLink Media Library […]
DIY RCA-to-VGA Monitor Adapter
Female VGA 15-pin D-sub connector VGA cables use a 15-pin D-sub connector and carry analog video signals for red, green, and blue color channels (RGB). Component RCA carries signals for YPbPr, which is converted from RGB and split into three channels. The Y channel carries brightness levels (luma) and sync signals, the difference between blue […]
How Do I Find My Proxy Server Address?
Check your setting for your proxy server address. Image Credit: eclipse_images/E+/GettyImages When you use a proxy server, you benefit from increased privacy because it hides your real internet protocol address and offers options to filter content and access websites that might otherwise have location restrictions. You might need to find your proxy server address if […]
How to Insert the Pi Symbol in Word
You can insert the Pi symbol in Word. Image Credit: dusanpetkovic/iStock/GettyImages Pi (π) comes up a lot in math. Being closely tied to circles, it shows up in basically any equation involving the area or volume of circles and spheres, as well as when you measure angles in radians. If you’re using the Office package […]