Image Credit: Ciaran Griffin/Lifesize/Getty Images A Windows Internet Names Service (WINS) is a component on a Microsoft network used to resolve name queries. A WINS proxy is a server machine that resolves names of computers to the location on the network, similar to pinging an IP address. WINS has mainly been replaced by TCP/IP networks, […]
It’s important that domains also be accessible with the WWW prefix. A basic domain name—for example, yourdomain.com—is usually all that’s necessary to load a website in a web browser. However, adding the prefix “www.” before the domain name has become a standard convention, and it’s a good idea for every website to be accessible via […]
A Logitech wireless mouse makes navigating your computer’s desktop screen more convenient, but electronic glitches can sometimes occur. For example, if your computer isn’t recognizing the mouse for some reason, the mouse probably isn’t broken but just needs to be reset. No technical knowledge is needed to reset your Logitech mouse because it comes installed […]
Microsoft limits the types of hard drives that work for the Xbox 360. If the hard drive is not designed from within to work with the console, the Xbox 360 will not recognize the hard drive. While the Xbox 360 hard drives are for console use, they still function as standard, laptop size hard drives. […]
Non-44.1kHz MP3s may not play on some devices. MP3 files are usually encoded at a sample rate of 44.1kHz. Occasionally, however, you will come across something different (48kHz is the second most common). Though they run on most computer programs, non-44.1kHz MP3s may not work on certain portable devices. Luckily, converting from an irregular MP3 […]
Assurance Wireless is a free cell phone provider for those who qualify based on needs and income. The brand is owned and operated by Virgin Mobile, offering a limited number of minutes each month for those who qualify to help provide communication capabilities without cost. Although Assurance Wireless is offered for free, customers also have […]
Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Pixland/Getty Images Your McAfee account contains your personal information along with information about your subscription, which allows you to keep your software up to date by providing continuous virus definition updates. In order to delete your McAfee account you must talk to a customer support representative, and remove the software from your computer. […]
Most digital camera pictures are tagged DSC. What do those initials mean? Digital cameras have become part of our daily lives. These cameras come in many models, from cell phones to complex professional equipment. DSC is a common phrase link to digital cameras. It’s helpful to know what this phrase means. D is for Digital […]
Create arrows with pointers and feathers or dual arrowheads in Adobe Illustrator. Image Credit: Image courtesy Adobe Systems Arrows perform a long list of attention-getting tasks in informational artwork, along with their roles as literal symbols in other types of illustrations. Drawing pointers and “feathers,” and aligning them to the path objects that form arrow […]
Image Credit: Dave Johnson/Techwalla Whether you’re sharing a work document or publishing a document online, there are times when you want to protect your document from changes. Restrict others from editing or reformatting a Word document by disabling editing and using a password to make a read-only document in Microsoft Word 2013. You can also […]
