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Running regular backups of your computer’s internal hard drive protects you against accidentally deleting data or settings. In the Microsoft Outlook application, for example, you might inadvertently remove one of your email accounts from your list. When this happens, you can locate a previous version of your Outlook account settings and import it from an external hard drive or other backup device. Writer Bio

VirtualBox is a free “virtual machine” application provided by Oracle. A virtual machine allows you to run an operating system on your desktop as if it were just any other application. For example, this means you can run Linux inside your Windows desktop, or run Microsoft Windows as an application on your Mac OS X desktop. Pausing a virtual machine suspends the processes of the virtual computer. Resuming the “computer” is quite simple....

Call forwarding allows you to forward calls to another number. It’s useful when you need to take calls on another line, such as having calls forwarded to your cellphone from a landline. You can also have your calls forwarded from your cellphone to your landline if your cell phone is lost. Call forwarding can be reversed from your handset, or you can contact your cellphone carrier and have a representative reverse it....

One of the most convenient features of InfoPath 2010, as compared to earlier versions of the software, is the ability for users to save filled out forms as PDF files for easy archiving and retrieval. You can quickly design and create advanced forms for the Web for network users and for personal use. Tips Writer Bio

Using a flash drive to save your iTunes songs is a great way to back up your media files in case your computer runs into problems or crashes. It also can be beneficial for transferring your songs from one computer to another, or from one iTunes library to another. By default, iTunes songs are stored in the iTunes Media folder for easy management. Once you locate this folder, you can save songs on your flash drive with ease....

YouTube videos can be viewed using a computer or other portable device that is connected to the Internet. You may wish to watch these videos when you are not near an Internet connection, such as when you are taking the bus or train to work. One way you can view them is to save them onto your computer as MP4 files which can be opened using a software program compatible with MP4 files, an MP4 player or a video iPod....

Using social media sites such as Facebook can really help get the word out about events or special happenings at your place of business. If you’ve created a great flyer that you want to share with the world, it’s quite simple to post it to your Facebook profile or page. So long as you make sure the flyer is in a format that Facebook will easily recognize, you should be able to easily post it....

Like all email services, Yahoo Mail supports attaching files from your computer, and Yahoo expands on that standard with the option to send files directly from Dropbox or Flickr. By attaching a document, rather than rewriting text into an email’s body, you preserve the file’s formatting. Share an image via email and you can keep the snapshot between you and the recipient, as opposed to sharing it on Twitter for all to see....

The President of the United States has more than 300 million bosses, essentially every resident in the country, most of whom have an opinion about how to run the nation. This presents a logistical problem for the president and his staff, since an email address exclusively for the president would be flooded with thousands of messages a day. To get around this, the White House website has a page where you can send an email message to the president, and, for all intents and purposes, his staff....

Setting the clock on your 2005 Chevy Colorado’s AM/FM radio can be tricky. Owners frequently complain that the clock set controls are very difficult to find. Don’t despair; it’s not rocket science to set a car radio clock, but this model does require you to jump through a few extra hoops. It’s not a bad idea to have a magnifying glass handy, as the controls are tiny buttons and are not clearly labeled....

When subscribing to Comcast digital cable, you must have the digital receiver connected directly to your TV. This is required because it unscrambles the high-tier programming stations (such as HBO and Cinemax). The receiver also contains the provided DVR. Although a service technician can hook up the equipment, it may cost you extra, and you’ll have to wait for the installer to come to your home. Thus, knowing how to set up the receiver to your own television is essential....

Windows Home Server is an operating system designed to let home users quickly set up a secure network environment. The software is plug and play, meaning that devices connected to the Windows Home Server computer will be automatically detected and installed. One such device might be an external hard drive, which can be used to store many of the Windows Server files and folders. Also, a router may be connected to the network to allow Internet access, and the Windows Server can also be configured to use this device....

Sony Bravia HDTVs are equipped with all the connections required for use with a home theater system. Home theater systems generally require two connections on an HDTV in order to work properly: an HDMI port and an optical Audio-Out port. The HDMI port on your Bravia HDTV is used to transmit the video signal from your TV into your home theater system, and the optical port is used to transmit the audio signal from your TV to your home theater speakers....

Digital Voice is Comcast’s telephone service. Calls are made through Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), which means the transmission is through the Internet as opposed to a normal telephone line. This difference allows you to make unlimited calls, both in quantity and length, to any number in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico for a flat monthly rate. Setting up Comcast Digital Voice yourself is a simple process.

Remote Desktop software has been available for use with computers running the Windows operating system for a number of years. The remote desktop software allows programs to be run on a computer from a remote location. Remote desktop software is commonly used as a remote administration tool to help you correct problems on your computer or aid in the setup of complex software. Remote Desktop software can be used on computers running different versions of the Windows operating system, however, the quality and speed of the connection will vary....

Home networks are becoming more common. These networks can be wired, wireless or a combination of both. Accessing one printer from any of the computers on a network is easily accomplished, and it doesn’t matter if your network is wired or wireless. Writer Bio

Right-click the photo on the Friendster page. Select “Save image as” to open the “Save As” dialog box. Navigate to the location on your computer where you want to save the photo. Click “Save.” Log in to your Facebook account. Navigate to the Facebook album where you want to store the Friendster photo. Click the “Add Photos” button in the screen’s upper-right corner. Click the button labeled “Select Photos to Upload....

Apple’s iPhone allows users to add and watch videos, including movies and television shows from their own collections, on the phone’s display. Before transferring your videos from your Mac to your iPhone, you must add the video files to your iTunes library. Once you have added your videos to iTunes, you can sync them to your iPhone and watch them anywhere. Writer Bio

The Panasonic 3CCD series is a line of high-definition camcorders with a special triple lens system to enhance the color quality of the recorded video. The digital footage on the camcorder can be transferred quickly to a computer for long-term storage and editing by using a USB or IEEE1394 (also known as Firewire) connection. Panasonic camcorders come with software on a CD-ROM that must first be installed on the computer so it can communicate with the camcorder....