The portable document format (PDF) is an open standard for capturing and transferring documents. PDF files can be viewed on almost any operating system and program, including Mac OS X and applications running on the operating system. A simple way to create a PDF on a Mac is to print the document to the Adobe […]
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 […]
Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Comstock/Getty Images Buying a new Sony Cybershot digital camera opens up a world of creativity. You can take pictures of your kids, pets, and family and share them over the Internet with anyone who’s interested. Sometimes, however, it may be necessary to turn the flash off to capture a few candid moments of […]
Image Credit: DragonImages/iStock/Getty Images You can access Services.msc to modify the way Windows services run on your computer. Such services are responsible for running available programs and managing many system settings and resources. You can modify a service’s settings for security, troubleshooting and/or performance-related purposes. Windows 7 provides access to Services.msc through various means. Access […]
Fix the speaker problems of your cell phone. All cell phones have some sort of built-in speaker. The speaker allows you to hear the voice on the other end of any phone call. However, if the phone’s speaker begins to crackle or the volume is not high enough there are a few options available to […]
VLC is not primarily intended for DVD authoring; its burning capabilities are limited. VLC Media Player is an excellent tool for any video enthusiast. It offers a host of options and features and supports most file formats. Burning a DVD with VLC Media Player is not fully supported. That is, VLC can burn a video […]
Convert a PDF file to Excel on a Mac. Portable Document Format (PDF) files are easily created from other file types, such as Word documents and Excel spreadsheets. It’s a bit more difficult to convert the other way, but it can be done either in Microsoft Excel itself or using a free, online converter. Excel […]
Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/GettyImages No comprehensive directory maps everyone’s email addresses to their cellphone numbers, but there are often ways to find a mobile number by email ID. You can use online phone directory sites to search, particularly if you know someone’s name as well as email address, and you can search on a search engine […]
Deleting your MyLife account can help preserve your privacy on the Web. MyLife is a website that offers a people search service. Its purpose is to help users find people with whom they have lost touch. On the MyLife website, you can create a profile that will help anyone searching for you track you down. […]
.MDS and .MDF files are created using Alcohol 120% or Alcohol 52%. They are both disc image files. The .mdf file works similarly to a .bin image and the .mds works similarly to a .cue sheet track, holding extra information about a disc’s structure. Disc images recreate the files, function and structure of a CD […]
