Image Credit: Neal McNeil/iStock/GettyImages The number of public pay phones continues to dwindle each year. Though they may be largely ignored by cell phone owners, there are still plenty to be found, provided you know where to look. As CityLab points out, telephone providers still keep pay phones in operation where they are cost-effective. Neighborhoods […]
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How to Reset the BIOS on a Laptop
A BIOS chip can be reset, but it might be difficult. BIOS stands for Basic Input/Output System. The function of the BIOS is to identify, test and start basic system components like the hard drive, video card and keyboard. Most modern computers store their BIOS in a ROM chip on the motherboard. Resetting a BIOS […]
How to Configure the IP Address of a HP Laserjet 2015
Network printers have many advantages. Setting up a network printer has a number of advantages. Once the network printer is in place, users will be able to share system resources. Instead of buying every employee his or her own desktop printer, business owners can use a network printer like the HP LaserJet 2015 as a […]
How to Do a Soft Reset on a HP Officejet 7110 Printer
The HP Officejet 7110 is an all-in-one printer, capable of printing, copying, faxing and scanning documents. The HP Officejet 7110 is compatible with both Mac and PC computers, and it uses a USB printer cable to connect. There may be times when your printer becomes unresponsive and you will need to perform a soft reset. […]
What Is the Difference Between a CPU & a Processor?
Central Processing Unit or CPU. This sounds like a trick question, but it has merit. The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is a microprocessor that controls the execution of program instructions. In a computer, it is considered to be the brains. However, other devices such as hard drives and tape drives, employ processors to execute read/write […]
How Do I Set My Sony Bravia to 1080P?
While there are many models of Sony Bravia HDTVs on the market, not all will support 1080P resolution. To view HD content you must have an HD source, such as an HD cable box and the source must be connected to the TV using an HDMI cable or component cables. The Sony Bravia will automatically […]
How to Create a Bootable CHKDSK
The Windows CHKDSK command detects and repairs errors or bad sectors of your computer’s hard drive. You can run the process directly from Windows or with the Windows Setup disc. If you don’t have the disc because Windows came preloaded on the computer, instead you can create a bootable system repair disk that allows you […]
How to Connect an Ethernet Cable to a Wireless Router
A typical wireless router has five Ethernet ports. Because of the proliferation of laptop computers in recent years, wireless routers have become increasingly common as a way to share an Internet connection between multiple computers. However, you can use a wireless router to connect a computer without a wireless adapter to the Internet, as well. […]
How to Add Netflix to Plex
Plex, a media library application, includes support for Netflix via a plug-in. The Netflix plug-in adds Netflix as an option to the videos section of your Plex media library. You can use the plug-in to browse Netflix, search for available movies and TV shows, and watch them from within Plex. The Netflix plug-in only works […]
How to Block a Website Using Command Prompt
Block a website using the Command Prompt tool. Image Credit: rvlsoft/iStock/Getty Images One way of blocking your computer from accessing a specific website is with the Microsoft Windows Command Prompt utility. This feature comes in handy when you want to make sure your children are not going to their favorite websites when they should be […]