How to Download Through a Proxy

Downloading through a proxy server is often done to protect the anonymity of a person’s IP address and online web presence. Web browsers have built-in settings to enable the use of proxies for anonymous web browsing and downloading files from the Internet. Proxies are easily obtained from Internet sources. Input more than one proxy into […]

How to Find Out the Color Number Code in Illustrator

Color models are used to describe the colors used in digital graphics by using numeral values. Color models are based on color mixtures. For example, RGB is the color scheme for digital graphics; CMYK is used for four-color process printing; and HSB represents the human perception of color. Color models like these describe the colors […]

How to Convert a Zip File to an ISO

Contents on data disks are determined by ISO image files. Zip files are a compressed file format designed for easily packaging and distributing large multiple files in an efficient manner. In order to achieve this, an ISO image file has to be created–which dictates the data writing process for burned CD’s and DVD’s. Converting a […]

How to Convert an M3U File to MP4

M3U is a file format that stores playlist data at a unique URL. Subsequently, you cannot play M3U files on many music or video players. You can, however, convert M3U files into MP4 files, which are much more compatible with many types of music and video players. To do this, you will need to have […]

How to Move a Mouse Out of Virtual PC

The mouse pointer can sometimes get stuck in a virtual machine window. When you use a computer virtualization such as Microsoft Virtual PC or VMware Player, the machine runs in a window over your primary Windows desktop. You can interact with a virtual machine using your mouse and keyboard, just as you would on your […]

How to Test a DSL Line

DSL works by sending information over regular phone lines at a higher frequency than regular analog signals, resulting in faster Internet speeds. However, DSL, like any other Internet connection type, is prone to errors or failures. In addition, you also may not be getting the speed that you signed up for. Either way, you may […]

How Do I Center an Object in Illustrator?

There are several ways to center an object in Illustrator. Image Credit: oatawa/iStock/GettyImages Centering and aligning objects in Adobe Illustrator is a common requirement for creative projects. The route to achieving an Illustrator shortcut to center objects is relatively simple, but there are multiple ways to complete the task. Illustrator is a robust platform that […]

How to Find My IP Address Internet History

Image Credit: Pixland/Pixland/Getty Images Your IP address is the address assigned to the device on which you access the Internet. When you browse the Internet, a history of your browsing sessions is stored within your Internet browser for later reference. If you wish to find your IP address Internet history, you can easily do so […]

How to Make Sure Your InDesign Document Is in CMYK?

A graphic designer working with a tablet and color wheel. Image Credit: Wavebreakmedia/iStock/Getty Images Adobe InDesign is a powerful software program that lets you integrate text and images into a multi-page document, such as a magazine or book layout. By default, InDesign will use CMYK color (Cyan Magenta Yellow blacK) which allows for many more […]

How to Permanently Delete Emails

Whether you are using Gmail, Hotmail or Yahoo mail, you are not spared from receiving junk mail. When you go to delete junk mail or old messages, the process is almost same across email hosts. However, just because you delete the message does not mean it has been permanently deleted. In order to fully remove […]