You can remove a stripped screw from a laptop. Laptop screws are often fine with small heads that require a specific screwdriver size. If the screw is overtightened or the screwdriver is the wrong size, the head can strip, leaving no way to control and turn the screw. This is a serious nuisance, and removing […]
Prevent data loss due to wipes by frequently backing up your phone. Image Credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images News/Getty Images Considering the large amount of information stored inside, losing the password to your BlackBerry device can be disastrous for your business and personal life. Fortunately, BlackBerry created a means to reset your password should you lock […]
When you install applications in the Adobe Creative Suite CS5 or CS6, such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, the installation program also installs the Adobe Application Manager (formerly called Adobe Updater). Adobe Application Manager automatically checks for new updates to Adobe software and notifies you if it finds them. To disable update notifications, run […]
The CPU processes almost all of the data in your computer. Updating CPU drivers is an important part of ensuring that your computer’s hardware is compatible with the latest Windows updates. Additionally, updates will typically fix any bugs or errors that have been identified since the release of the previous CPU driver. Windows 7 will […]
Norton Ghost is a program that backs up your entire computer system, allowing you to restore your computer to an earlier state. This means that if your computer crashes or a virus is placed onto the computer you can easily get it back to a fully working state. Norton does this by creating a ghost […]
Image Credit: ASIFE/iStock/Getty Images iMovie is an amazing program that comes included in Apple’s iLife package of software. iMovie is a fairly powerful, yet simple, video editing tool that enables ordinary users to create fairly professional looking videos. Even without much video editing experience, it is quite feasible to create a decent looking film. One […]
Amateur radio has been a popular hobby since the early 1900s. A dual band radio is a communications system that is designed to allow operation on two separate frequency bands. This operation can be one of many types of transmission and reception arrangements depending on the capabilities of the individual radio. Frequencies Dual band radios […]
If you’re looking to cut the cord with your cable provider or to add local stations that aren’t included in your TV bundle, adding an antenna to your home TV setup is a simple and usually cost-effective way to do that. Image Credit: Malekas85/iStock/GettyImages If you’re looking to cut the cord with your cable provider […]
If you’re new to the world of Linux operating systems and tried to run an .exe file, then you’ve probably become a little frustrated that the file won’t install as easily it does on Microsoft Windows. That’s because special software is needed to install and run .exe files. Fortunately, that software is available for free. […]
The display picture, also known as the desktop background, on a computer can be altered and customized however the computer user desires. Many use display pictures to add a personal accent to their computer. Adding a display picture is easy and can be done regardless of your computer skills or experience. Step 1 Open your […]
