Extensible Markup Language (XML) is a text-based language designed to store and carry data, and is commonly used in website and database development. Portable Document Format (PDF) files have the capacity to be read by nearly any computer that utilizes PDF reading software, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader. A PDF file can easily be converted […]
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How to Convert WordPad to Word
Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Pixland/Getty Images WordPad is a very basic word processing program included free of charge with every version of Microsoft Windows sold since Windows 95. While WordPad does offer basic document editing capabilities, if you want to add tables to your document or run a spell check, you will need to convert your WordPad […]
How to Fix OSD Lockout Display on a Computer Monitor
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 […]
How to Check the Signal Cable on a PC
Image Credit: Photodisc/Photodisc/Getty Images The “signal cable” is a term used to describe the cable that connects your computer’s case to your computer monitor. It was given this nickname (its real name is a VGA cable) due to the fact that if you have any problems with the cable at all, such as the cable […]
How to Fix an NSIS Error
An NSIS error occurs when you download a program that fails an integrity check during installation. Failed integrity checks usually occur due to corrupt files. To fix an NSIS error, install the corrupt program from a fresh copy. A combination of other solutions can be used to remove this error, such as removing malware, checking […]
How to Use MSI M-Flash
MSI, or Micro-Star International, a Taiwan-based company established in 1986, manufactures motherboards, graphics cards and other computer hardware. Every motherboard part of the MSI AM3 series and every motherboard in the MSI Eclipse series built with an X58 chipset features M-Flash technology. M-Flash technology allows a user to conveniently flash, or upgrade, the BIOS from […]
How to Make an ISO From a PS2 Game Disc
How to Make an ISO From a PS2 Game Disc Image Credit: monkeybusinessimages/iStock/Getty Images Computer owners aren’t the only ones who are able to make backups of their favorite games anymore. Ever since the advent of DVD burners, gamers worldwide have discovered it is possible to make copies of their own legally owned games in […]
How to Flash a BIOS From USB
How to Flash a BIOS From USB Image Credit: PinkBadger/iStock/Getty Images Short for “basic input and output system,” the BIOS is the main program on your computer and it needs updating now and then to ensure that your machine functions correctly. If the computer manufacturer releases an updated BIOS, you’ll need to flash the BIOS […]
How to Download a Slideshow From the Web
Present and save slideshows to your laptop for later editing and use. Slideshows are useful for a variety of purposes. Teachers use them during instruction to deliver information to students in a concise and timely manner. They are often used in the business world to impart a sense of professionalism and organization to a presentation. […]
How to Delete My Chat Hour Profile
Delete your Chat Hour account to remove your profile. You can request Chat Hour to delete your account if you are no longer interested in using the free chat service. Chat Hour will remove your profile after you submit your account deletion request through their website. Ensure that you want to delete your Chat Hour […]