Updated February 10, 2017 Push in the door on the front of the player that covers the CD tray. Press in the tray slightly using the fingers from the hand holding the door open. The tray is spring-loaded so you will feel a small give when you press. Use your other hand to hold down the “Eject” button, which is next to the tray on the front of the player, at the same time....
The HP TouchSmart PCs are just like any other computer when it comes to troubleshooting. The touch screen functions primarily as a display and secondarily as an input device–sort of like a giant, complicated mouse. The touch screen needs software to run correctly. Most freezing issues on any PC are software issues, so troubleshooting should begin by looking at software for problems before moving on to hardware. Writer Bio
Your Internet download speeds affect overall network performance. Enabling faster downloads improves your enjoyment of your Internet feed, along with productivity and gaming. Factors influencing download speed include viruses, wireless or wired connections, and how many programs you run at any given time. Often you have to collaborate with your Internet service provider to fix issues or upgrade your speeds. Tips Writer Bio
Whether you’re a tech blogger uploading your latest gadget review or a proud parent sharing footage from your child’s first soccer game, YouTube will be the likely host of your video content. Once your original file is converted to YouTube’s Flash video format, you’ll be able to share it with the masses. However, sometimes a glitch in the upload process can cause the audio and video in your file to fall out of sync....
Whether you are working with an existing Word document or completed one, you can format parts of the document or the entire file. Using bullets and numbering is a quick way to emphasize lists and paragraphs within your document. A wide page margin can be reduced to fit your content better. You can use tabs to align objects that won’t align properly with a space bar. Formatting a document makes a plain one stand out....
Updated February 10, 2017 Open your computer’s default Internet browser (such as Internet Explorer, Google Chrome or Mozilla FireFox). Browse to a well-known, secure free pager service, such as Free Beeps.com or ForeverPage (see Resources). These companies offer free pager services to anyone with Internet access and the ability to sign up for their service. Visit multiple company websites to get a look at the free services they provide to compare and get the best deal on the market....
If your computer is connected to the Internet, there is a good chance that it will, at some point, come into contact with a computer virus. Viruses are bits of malware designed to essentially disable your computer and spread the virus beyond your computer. If your computer becomes infected, it may be frustrating, but there are ways to remove the infection from your computer. That way, you can get back to using your computer as normal....
While it might not be as worrisome as ghostly voices in the attic, spurious radio signals through your computer speakers can be equally annoying. The good news is that true radio frequency interference can be prevented in many cases, and other causes that mimic RFI noise can also be identified. Writer Bio
Updated July 21, 2017 Open Microsoft Excel. First, select “Start” from the main operating system menu. Next, choose “Programs.” Then, click on “Microsoft Office” in the programs menu. Finally, select “Microsoft Excel” from the Microsoft Office menu. Click on the “Data” menu from the Microsoft Excel main menu screen. Then, choose “Get External Data” from the data menu. A dialog box will appear with a list of established data sources....
Open the HTML page that contains your checkbox markup. Position your mouse cursor at the line directly after the closing form tag – “” – that encloses the checkbox. Type the JSP script identifier – “<%” – used to signify the beginning of the JSP script. Type it at the start of the next line of the file. Type, starting at the next line in the file, code that will store the value of the checkbox in a string variable named “checkboxvalue....
Debuting in 1999, the Power Mac G4 was Apple’s flagship desktop at the turn of the century. Manufacturing for these computers stopped in 2004. The operating system for these machines maxes out at Tiger 10.4.11, although you can use LeopardAssist to unofficially Support Leopard 10.5.8. The older operating system does limit some of the options available at boot, but it still provides a range of possibilities. Writer Bio
An I-V curve, also known as a current-voltage curve, displays the possible current to voltage combinations that a photovoltaic cell can have. A cell has maximum current but no voltage during a short circuit of its negative and positive terminals. It has maximum voltage but no current during a circuit break. Using a variable resister, you can take readings of a cell’s output at every condition between these two extremes, then use this data and Microsoft Excel to create an I-V curve, for an at-a-glance look at the conditions between these two extreme states....
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The Excel gridlines run between the columns and row of the spreadsheet, allowing you to see where each individual cell is located. While there is a setting in the “View” ribbon that lets you switch the gridlines off, you can also use Excel’s built-in programming language, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), to turn them off. Using VBA code to complete the process allows you to switch off the gridlines automatically as the program processes your code....
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The CorelDRAW program saves picture files using a format called CDR, a proprietary vector image file format. Early versions of Microsoft Visio could process CDR files, but Microsoft discontinued support for CDR picture files beginning with Microsoft Visio 2003. To open a CDR file in Visio, you’ll need to install Visio 2002 or earlier, or you’ll need to use a free conversion tool to save your CDR files in a format that newer versions of Visio can read....
Updated February 10, 2017 Open your document in Microsoft Word 2007. Hold the “Ctrl” key and press “End” to move your cursor to the end of your document. Hold the “Ctrl” key and press “Enter” to add a page break, which inserts a new blank page at the end of your document. Alternatively, click the “Insert” tab and click “Blank Page” from the “Pages” group.
The VIP 222K, a satellite set-top receiver box from the DISH Network, is user-friendly and straightforward to set up. Even if you don’t have a great understanding of electrical equipment or television systems, you shouldn’t have too many problems getting your box installed and running. Once you’ve done so, you can take advantage of watching one satellite channel while recording another at the same time.
Using an external speaker adds life to business presentations and multimedia content such as games and movies. Dell soundbar-style speakers offer an unobtrusive way to add audio to your Dell monitor if it does not have internal speakers. These devices install directly to the monitor and connect to the audio output of the computer. Soundbar models range from the AY511 with virtual surround sound to the budget-oriented AX510. Mount the speaker underneath the monitor to reduce clutter....
The Hitachi SimpleDrive Mini is a small form-factor USB external hard drive available in a variety of sizes and colors. You can use it to back up your system, transfer files or expand your storage. In order to take advantage of the SimpleDrive Mini’s storage space, you first need to install it on your computer. Luckily, installation is as simple as connecting the drive to your PC and only takes a few seconds....
