How Can I Open “Octet-Stream”?

When attached to an email, save the octet-stream before opening it. Image Credit: kieferpix/iStock/Getty Images When you try to download an unknown type of file from the Web or in an email attachment, your computer may identify it as an “octet-stream” file. Octet-stream does not refer to a specific type of file — it could […]

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 […]

How to Test Direct3D

Direct3D is one of the components of Microsoft DirectX that utilizes the video card or graphics processing unit in rendering 3D graphics. This includes support for z-buffering, alpha blending, mipmapping and anti-aliasing. Many 3D games and applications use these Direct3D features to ensure the visuals look as detailed or realistic as possible. Any graphical problems […]

What Is a Delta File?

Delta uploads make working with cloud software faster. Image Credit: belekekin/iStock/Getty Images During most computer operations, copying, downloading or uploading a file requires duplicating the entire file every time. For example, if you copy a file to a USB drive, then modify one line in the original file and copy it again, your computer will […]

How to Disable a Proxy Server in Google Chrome

Proxies conceal your actual IP address by making websites see the proxy’s address instead. Windows 7 allows you to configure a proxy address for use when browsing websites or performing other online activities. Although some browsers override this proxy setting with their own, Google Chrome relies on the Windows proxy settings. Disabling a proxy server […]

How to Make a Partition Bootable With DiskPart

How to Make a Partition Bootable With DiskPart Image Credit: DragonImages/iStock/Getty Images Even if a partition contains bootable data, your computer might sometimes fail to detect it as a suitable bootable partition. This is usually due to the fact that, to be recognized by your computer as a bootable partition, a partition does not only […]

How to Burn CUE & BIN Files

BIN and CUE files are two types of files that comprise the whole of the second-most common type of image file–the most common type being the ISO file. Image files are, in essence, a virtual copy of a physical CD or DVD that has been placed on a computer’s hard drive through the use of […]

Real-Time Software Definition

Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Pixland/Getty Images Real time software applications are popular today as they provide faster accomplishment of tasks, operations and activities on the computer. These programs include media, building tools, computing and analysis applications, and system maintenance, to name a few. Objective The term “real-time” refers to the ability to do or perform tasks right […]

How to Create a Js File

File of Zeroes and Ones To create a Js (JavaScript) file simply remove the SCRIPT tags and save the JavaScript code with a .js extension using Notepad. This allows you to call the JavaScript when needed, instead of having the JavaScript code typed out in the HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) code. The SCRIPT tags […]