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 […]
Differences Between a USB Port and a USB Hub
USB cable USB technology is one of the most widely-used types of connections in external data transfer today; they are present in almost every computer. USB ports and hubs are in some ways the same and in some ways they are different. Function The USB port provides a connection from the port to whatever the […]
How to Check a PDF File for a Color System
What color system does your PDF use? Since Acrobat’s Portable Document Format (PDF) is designed to let you create multi-purpose documents—documents designed for optimal printing and display on computers—PDFs support several color systems, usually called “color space.” When you export from another program, such as InDesign, Quark or Illustrator, to a PDF, it exports with […]
How to Record Your Desktop With Fraps
Fraps is a software tool used to monitor the performance of 3D computer games. Fraps can also capture the screen during a game, so you can take pictures and videos of your gameplay. Since the release of Fraps 2.9.8, you can record the Windows desktop just as you would a game, which opens up new […]
How to Extract Vocals Using FL Studio
A man wearing headphones works on a computer Image Credit: Wavebreakmedia/iStock/Getty Images Fruity Loops Studio is a robust audio editing and recording program used by professional audio recorders and amateurs alike. Its large Internet community of users has led to the creation of numerous plug-ins and features that aren’t normally installed with the application. One […]
How to Find Windows Product Key in Registry
The Windows product key is your license number. Each time you install Windows, a product license key is entered into the installation wizard. This key is saved in the Windows registry. The product license is saved in the registry and evaluated each time you load a Windows update. If the product key is incorrect, you […]
How to Delete a SIM Card Contact on an iPhone
Use a SIM card management tool to delete your iPhone contacts. Subscriber Identity Module memory cards are used in most cellphones and you can identify them by their sizes. For instance, the Apple iPhone 4 uses the MicroSIM card, whereas other cellphone models use a full-size or mini-SIM card. If you have a jailbroken iPhone […]
How to Enable an Analog Stick in a PSX Emulator
The largest PSX emulator, ePSXe, supports analog controllers with the configuration options included with the software. Certain games may not work properly when you are using digital controls, so switching over to the analog control scheme is the best way to mitigate any issues relating to that. The configuration option takes a moment to set […]
How to Submit a URL to Ask.com
Image Credit: SolisImages/iStock/Getty Images Ask.com, formerly Ask Jeeves, is an Internet search engine that you can use to find relevant Web pages based on specific keywords. If you’re a website owner, getting your website indexed and ranked in major search engines such as Ask.com can benefit the success of your website. To submit your site […]
How to Convert Serial to USB
Many older peripherals use serial plugs, but you can adapt them to USB ports with a converter plug. Image Credit: Hemera Technologies/AbleStock.com/Getty Images To connect a monitor, printer, or other device with a serial plug to a computer lacking serial ports, you need to buy a serial-to-USB converter plug or cord. These are widely available […]