A file with a “.mat” extension is a binary data file commonly used by MATLAB applications. This file may include arrays, variables, functions and other types of data. A file with the “.xls” extension is a spreadsheet commonly used by Microsoft Excel applications in which data is stored in a table with rows and columns. […]
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How to Send Ctrl+Alt+Del to a Remote Desktop
When you are connected to a remote computer, pressing the CTRL+ALT+DEL combination of keys causes the command to be executed locally on your computer. If you want to execute this command on the remote computer, you have to use a slightly modified version of this control that Microsoft Corp. set up for this type of […]
How to Calculate Subnet Bits
An Internet protocol (IPv4) address consists of 32 bits, separated into four 8-bit binary words. When calculating subnet bits, you are attempting to determine the number of hosts available in a subnet based upon the subnet mask. This mask, or the mask bits, display how many hosts are available in the binary IP address. For […]
How to Fix a Sony Receiver Protector Error
Frayed speaker wires can cause a Sony receiver Protector error. Image Credit: Andrey Gerega / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages The Sony receiver protector error is designed to protect against a short circuit or power surge. With the Sony receiver in protect mode, external speakers will not function properly and a thorough assessment of the issue is required to […]
How to Convert JPEG to Vector in Photoshop
Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images JPEG files are typically photographs. They show continuous color variations and tones throughout the image. Vector files, though, generally emphasize line and shape instead. They are often clip art illustrations, or outlined art like maps. JPEGs can not be enlarged without degradation to the resolution of the image, whereas vector files […]
How to Test Your Adobe Flash Player
Image Credit: Jason Cipriani/Techwalla Adobe’s Flash Player was once a staple of interactive content on websites. Most videos and animations were designed in Flash, and required users to install Flash Player in order to get the most out of the web. These days, though, that’s largely a thing of the past. But despite the rise […]
How to Run Setup.exe
Setup.exe can install new programs on your computer, greatly increasing your productivity Setup.exe is a software file commonly found on the Windows operating systems. It is a .exe type file, meaning that it is executable. This file is commonly used by software programs for installations and used by your operating system to run critical components. […]
How to Manually Reset My Kaspersky Trial
Give yourself more time to evaluate Kaspersky's software after the trial period ends. Many software companies offer a try-before-you-buy option to allow potential customers time to evaluate whether they like the product enough to buy it. Kaspersky provides a 30-day trial to home PC users of its Anti-Virus, Internet Security and Pure Total Security software. […]