How to Install a Localhost Server on Windows

The Windows operating system uses a hostname called “localhost” to navigate to a Web server service located on the local desktop. Localhost is commonly used by developers to test Web applications before promoting the applications to a live server. You must install Internet Information Services (IIS) to enable the localhost option in a Web browser. […]

How Do I Create a Hyperlink in Photoshop?

Create two or more clickable areas by adding new slices in Photoshop. Image Credit: Image courtesy of Adobe. By using the Slice Tool in Adobe Photoshop CC, you can turn any image, or part of an image, into a clickable hyperlink. The catch to this feature is that in order to make the hyperlink work, […]

How to Convert Celtx Script to PDF

How to Convert Celtx Script to PDF Image Credit: Jacob Ammentorp Lund/iStock/Getty Images Celtx is free, open-source media pre-production software that helps you write and format audio/video projects and novels. The software includes templates for screenplays, stage plays, audio plays, comic books and novels. You can share your Celtx audio/video scripts with cast and crew […]

How to Use Gunzip to Unzip .Zip Files

Gunzip is a Linux and Unix utility used to unzip files compressed in the gzip format. Although the gzip format differs from the zip format, gunzip can extract single-member zip archives, as gzipped files are frequently held within other containers, such as “tarballs” and “zips.” If your zip file has multiple items, gunzip will not […]

How to Format a Fat16 SD Card

Image Credit: michaeljung/iStock/Getty Images File Allocation Table, or FAT, is a filing system used in computer memory systems and cards, such as those manufactured by SanDisk. There are 12-, 16- and 32-bit versions of the FAT system. Because of the significant amount of memory capacity associated with the SanDisk card, it is a popular choice […]

How to Fix a Win32 Error

Image Credit: Ciaran Griffin/Stockbyte/Getty Images A Win32 error is a standard computer error that occurs mainly on computers using Windows versions 95, 98 and 2000 and often during Internet usage. When your computer gets a Win32 error, the application that the error occurred in ceases to work and you are unable to use the function […]

How to Install a Motherboard Speaker

The PC speaker is a standard part of most desktop computers. It is capable of producing one musical note at a time, like the beep you might hear when your power on a computer. Before computer sound cards became commonplace, it produced the music and sound heard in most computer games. Today, the PC speaker […]

How to Convert an Internal DVD Drive to External

Converting an internal DVD drive to an external device is a relatively simple task for anyone who has a familiarity with basic hand tools. This project allows a user to add another drive to a small or fully optioned-out computer with no expansion bays remaining or for a desktop CPU that is located under a […]

How to Type a Crown Symbol

To type a crown in an Microsoft Office program, use a keyboard shortcut or insert a symbol. If you aren’t working in MS Office or want to create a crown symbol to post online, use the Windows Character Map tool to copy and paste the symbol. Use Keyboard Shortcuts to Type a Crown Windows has […]

How to Clean Up Pagefile.Sys

Windows’ pagefile.sys functions as virtual memory, which allows your computer to swap information between system memory and your hard drive. Pagefile.sys doesn’t need to be cleaned up to continue proper function, but it can present a security risk. Information stored in pagefile.sys can persist after rebooting your machine and may be available to knowledgeable investigators. […]