Image Credit: moodboard/moodboard/Getty Images Unlike a Word or Notepad document, a portable data file (PDF) acts more like an image. Most PDFs are also only readable, which means that you neither add or subtract text from the document. Instead, you treat the PDF like an image and edit in graphics software that permits you to […]
How to Get to BIOS on VirtualBox
Image Credit: 10’000 Hours/DigitalVision/GettyImages All computers are not the same. Though they perform the same basic functions, and work in roughly similar ways with the same types of internal components, differences in hardware and the operating system (OS) loaded onto the system can limit a user’s access to certain programs and work operations. Various tools […]
How to Unblock Fortinet
Use a proxy to sop Fortinet’s pesky Internet restriction. Fortinet is a security platform for network administrators who want to establish Internet filters on the network they manage. Fortinet products such as the FortiGuard firewall are used on a network to keep you from accessing websites the administrator blocks. In addition, the websites you visit […]
How to Factory Reset an Asus Eee PC
Resetting a standard laptop to its original factory settings can be a highly technical and time-intensive process. But because the Asus Eee PC is a netbook that is smaller than most laptops, and with fewer programs, the process of restoring it to its original settings requires fewer steps and technical knowledge. No disassembly of your […]
Where Is Active X Located in a PC?
According to Microsoft, ActiveX is the name given to small control programs. These small programs are also known as “add-ons” and are installed when browsing the Internet. ActiveX controls allow the user to see and access multimedia content such as animations on certain websites utilizing ActiveX controls. They can also be installed to help install […]
How to Open a Port in Kaspersky
Kaspersky’s Internet Security suite has a function where it blocks traffic from accessing ports on your computer unless those ports have been opened through the software. Once you open a port in Kaspersky, any programs that communicate through that port have unrestricted access to communicate to and from the Internet, so use caution when opening […]
What Is the Difference Between SMDs and LEDs?
Light emitting diodes date back to the early 1960s. However, for decades LEDs did not have many practical applications due to their manufacturing cost. Today, LEDs have cost-effective applications in everything from toys to luxury automobiles. An SMD LED is a surface-mount LED that reduces the size of the light while at the same time […]
How to Reset a Logitech Wireless Keyboard
Image Credit: artisteer/iStock/GettyImages You’re trying to use your Logitech keyboard to type something but suddenly it has become unresponsive. Don’t panic as this is a common problem with several potential fixes. How you fix your Logitech wireless keyboard will depend on what the underlying cause is. Logitech Keyboard Not Working: Battery If your Logitech keyboard […]
How to Get Free Satellite Internet Access
You can find free satellite Internet service — for a short time. While it is possible to get free satellite Internet access for a short time, there is no way to keep it. Many Internet providers, including satellite Internet providers, will offer a combination of discounted or even free service, equipment and installation for a […]
How to Save a Text File As CSV
CSV files can be saved to produce simple tables. A Comma separated values (CVS) file is a format used to create simple tables. One of the advantages of saving CSV files is that they are compatible with a large number of different programs, and can therefore be easily transferred between database, spreadsheet and word processing […]