In IMVU, an online virtual community that focuses on social interaction, users control their 3D avatars in chat rooms via an Actions menu. A user can instruct his avatar to change body position or mood or to interact physically with another avatar. Unblocking certain actions depends on your level of access. Free account holders or “Guest_” account holders can’t use Access Pass and VIP Club membership actions without a special subscription....

Unblocking cookies on your computer is necessary for some websites–particularly those with shopping carts or log-in portals. Cookies are tracking devices that save bits of information regarding the websites you visit onto your computer. This allows your Web preferences, shopping cart contents and other personal information to be saved when you reopen the site at a later date. All Web browsers give users the opportunity to block or enable cookies as part of their privacy settings....

Every cell phone has a PUK code specific to the SIM card and is needed when either the SIM is locked or you wish to change providers. The SIM locks if an incorrect PIN number has been entered three times or if the phone has been reported lost or stolen and the only calls it will make are emergency calls. The PUK code ensures that only the person who owns the phone will be able to use it....

Alcatel is a Hong Kong-based company that designs innovative and stylish mobile phones. Their phones tend to be at the higher end of the cost spectrum and thus are often sold as a package by the phone carriers. In exchange for a two-year contract you can purchase the phone at a lower cost, which means that it will often come locked, preventing you from using it with a different carrier....

The TomTom GO 920 is a mobile GPS device that can be easily updated through computer software. Each time a user connects his TomTom to his computer, the device will automatically update with the most current information from TomTom as well as user-submitted corrections. To receive the automatic updates, a user must unlock each type of update. Locking the map again will erase all updates and return the device to its original form....

A proxy server is utilized by a network administrator to block websites that could hurt the network’s overall efficiency, as well as websites that are considered unsuitable due to their content or features. Generally, a proxy server is set up with the use of Internet filtering software; however, it is common for harmless websites to also become inaccessible when a proxy server is established. Fortunately, you can use a proxy website to unlock the proxy server-blocked sites....

The Garmin Nuvi 360 GPS has had several updates since its inception, some of which drastically changed and improved the user interface. These updates add value in the form of increased functionality and a more intelligent and easy to use interface. Updating the Nuvi 360 is a simple process due to the release of Garmin’s WebUpdater, a free application that will automatically install the most recent version of the device’s operating software....

The software on a Westell router is also known as the firmware. This software contains all the configuration information as well as the general operating system of the router. The router’s updated firmware/software can be obtained from the Westell website, though one of the options on the router is to update the firmware without going to the website. Writer Bio

The easiest way to create a portable QuickBooks database that you can access from different unconnected computers is to store the company file on a flash drive that you can physcially move between computers. Make sure the flash drive has sufficient space and that you make a backup copy of the database on a regular basis. Always properly eject a flash drive before you remove it to avoid data loss....

PayPal allows it members to perform various financial transactions online without sharing their personal financial information. Members can use their PayPal balances to send and receive money; account holders can link their personal savings and checking account to their PayPal account to transfer money between accounts. Members can also use PayPal to make purchases. Writer Bio

Many contemporary laptops feature an integrated webcam you can use to record videos or join in video chat sessions. Most built-in webcams are of suitable quality, but if you want advanced features such as panning, auto-tracking and higher video resolution, an external webcam is your best bet. Adding a second webcam to your laptop is simple enough, but getting the secondary camera to work with chat and video capture applications is a little more challenging....

Updated July 21, 2017 Download and install the software from the MP3 Rocket website, but be careful. The basic version of the program is free, but you can pay up to $34 for a “pro” version if you want more than the basic ability to download and share files. Choose the type of file you’d like to download by clicking on one of the icons in the left panel or select “All Types....

If you frequently enjoy watching foreign television shows or movies on your computer, you may find yourself faced with the issue of needing subtitles, or SRT files. At first, figuring out how to place this small text file alongside your video can seem confusing, but each file is already configured to do this. Your only concern is making sure the SRT file syncs up with the correct video, and doing this takes only a few short minutes....

Motorola’s line of Droid smartphones use the Android operating system. When you put a MicroSD card into your Droid, it gives the phone more space for storing files, applications, music and other content. One of the first steps in managing the data is being able to find it. You can either plug the Droid into your computer and view the files using the Windows platform, or you can view the files on the actual phone....

Though the core feature of a TiVo DVR unit remains recording television programs for later viewing, it also sports several other capabilities for watching other types of media. With a network cable connected, your TiVo can access a host of online services including Pandora radio, Netflix and YouTube. Watching YouTube videos requires no additional subscription or fees, just an active Internet connection. TiVo Series 3 and newer boxes support YouTube....

A webcam’s zoom option allows you to home in on a user’s face while video conferencing to eliminate the background. Microsoft Windows does not feature native webcam settings. However, instant messaging applications feature the option to configure a webcam’s zoom settings. You can easily access these settings via an instant messaging application including Windows Live Messenger. This software allows video chat, photo and video sharing, video messaging and private offline chat....

Texting between Verizon mobile customers is not free. However, Verizon customers can purchase a number of plans or bundles that provide them with unlimited texting between Verizon mobile phones. These plans, while they do cost upfront money, can severely cut down on the cost of text messages for those who text between Verizon phones quite often.

Enable Notes Sync Tap the “Settings” icon in the iPhone home screen to launch the Settings menu. Tap the “Mail, Contacts and Calendar” option. Tap the “Yahoo!” option to configure syncing options, and then slide the toggle next to “Notes.” Tap “Done” in the top right corner to save the settings. Your iPhone is now configured to sync Apple Notes on your iPhone with your Yahoo Mail account. View Apple Notes on the Computer Open a Web browser, and enter the URL for the Yahoo!...

Updated February 10, 2017 Command Line Interface MS-DOS uses a command line interface, forcing the user to input commands at a prompt. The command set for DOS is limited. It consists mainly of navigation and file manipulation commands. Most complex operations are handled by the programs themselves. Since users have to enter commands in sequence, they could create batch files, which are text files listing a series of commands that the OS would execute in order....

Computer CD-R drives are used to burn files onto a blank CD. If your computer doesn’t recognize the blank CDs, more than likely, the CD drive has an outdated driver or the wrong driver has been installed on the system. Updating this driver is not very hard. You can do it yourself and save the money you would have spent on a repair. Writer Bio