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One of the great conveniences of modern email is that you can send images, videos and other media along with your messages. Email attachments are a critical component of both business and personal communication—it’s hard to imagine a world in which you couldn’t include relevant documents when touching base with the people in your life. Attachments, depending on their content, can take up considerable space, and not all email services are open to massive data transfers....

When you rely on a webcam, whether for video conferencing, video blogging or any other video capture venture, low-quality images can negatively affect your project. Examples of potential performance failures include blurry, dark or too-bright images and distorted or otherwise broken video. Several factors may be to blame for these webcam woes, with most offering a simple solution. Writer Bio

Blocking Users It is not possible to block users on Instagram unless you use the Instagram application on your smartphone or tablet. The Web-based version of the service does not allow for blocking or unblocking. Open the Instagram app and navigate to the user you wish to block. Touch the user options button in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. Select “Block User” to initiate the block. Removing the Block Like blocking, unblocking is only available through the Instagram application....

Activate a sound effect when a new email message arrives in your Yahoo! Inbox. Install “Yahoo! Messenger” to access options for your email notification. An email alert can be a time-saver that reduces the number of times you check your inbox status. Enable the “Preferences” option to play the sound file that announces the next incoming message.

Updated July 21, 2017 Speed Because the information is gathered from multiple sources, the P2P file sharing application is able to download information in parallel (at the same time) from those many different sources, which speeds up the downloading process. Also, the information is chopped up in small parts at the different source locations, so the information can be transferred at much higher rates. When multiple computers (peers) are all sharing the same information on a P2P network, larger files are downloaded quicker than using a centralized location....

Think of it as old school versus new school - newspaper print advertising and Internet advertising. While newspaper advertising is one of the oldest forms of advertising, Internet advertising is the newest. Both have their pros and cons, in terms of price, reach and traceability. However, they can both be effective outlets for marketing your business, depending on the demographic and region you’re attempting to reach.

The Akai 4000DS is a reel-to-reel tape recorder originally produced in the 1960s. Many enthusiasts of older audio equipment still seek out the 4000DS for its solid construction and classic analog sound. However, because of the device’s age, setup and use of the 4000DS may pose something of a challenge, particularly in the absence of a manual. Writer Bio

Instead of being placed directly from a phone, some calls are made using pre-paid calling cards. Calling cards allow users a certain number of minutes of use. Some cards require users to dial a special number before placing their call, while others can be used while inserted into special machines. Writer Bio

When you first create a Facebook album, it appears on the top of your timeline. The album’s position drops lower on the timeline as new entries are added, such as commenting, adding friends or uploading new albums. Rather than recreating the album to reclaim the top position, use the share feature to repost the album. This creates a new entry at the top of the timeline without losing the comments or settings of the original album....

Signing Up Open the YouTube website and click “Sign In,” and then click the “Create an Account” link. Enter all the required information, including your current email address. Agree to Google’s terms of service and privacy policy and then click “Next Step.” If you have a Yahoo email account, you’ll be able to verify your email address by clicking “Verify Now” and then signing into Yahoo using the window that opens, since both Google and Yahoo support the OpenID standard....

The ThinkPad brand is one of the more iconic names in the world of personal computers. Starting off as an IBM product in 1992, the modern ThinkPad is now manufactured by Lenovo. Though these laptops do not have any specs that make them entirely unique when compared to other brands, current models do offer some features that make them stand out from more utilitarian laptops. Writer Bio

The eMachines W3653 is a desktop computer system sold only at Walmart. The system is bundled with a LCD monitor to make it a complete system in a box. EMachines first released the budget-friendly W3653 in 2008. The computer system with its large hard drive and fast processor is perfect for home and school use. Writer Bio

Computer Based Training (CBT) is a behaviorist theorist’s dream come true. As early as 1912, Edward Thorndike was wishing for a book that would display page two after the reader had finished page one. B.F. Skinner’s key principle of giving the learner immediate feedback to reinforce learning was made available in the first CBT, “Plato,” which was created in 1960. CBT began by centering on affordable, quality instructions that allowed the individual to master each step before proceeding to the next....

The 24 navigation satellites placed in orbit around the earth by the U.S. Department of Defense transmit signals that anyone can use free of charge. Garmin manufactures a wide range of GPS devices that use the signals to identify locations, and no subscriptions are required to use these devices. However, Garmin offers optional products that may have a subscription fee. Writer Bio

Sometimes when compressing files into ZIP or RAR format, something goes wrong and the files compress incompletely. Although it is possible to open an incomplete ZIP or RAR file, to do so requires the use of a software utility as a helper. The only way to extract, or open, an incomplete file is if it is not corrupted. If the files are corrupted, you cannot open them. Writer Bio

If you accidentally deleted your Microsoft Word installation or had a computer hard drive crash, then you can re-download the program from the Microsoft Office Download Center. On the download page, you will need to enter the product key you were originally given when you purchased the software. If you do not have the product key, then you will need to contact Microsoft to obtain a replacement key.

Facebook lets you see who approves of the comments you make, thanks to its “Like” button. Twitter also offers a similar feature for your Twitter feed. You can set up your account so that you’re notified via email whenever someone marks one of your tweets as one of their favorites. Keep in mind, though, that if you’re very popular on Twitter you could receive a lot of email notifications. Writer Bio

Updated February 09, 2017 Connect the 2nd generation iPod to the computer using the device’s USB cord. Open iTunes. Click the 2nd generation iPod name under “Devices” on the left portion of iTunes. Two buttons will become visible inside the middle iTunes window. Click the “Check for Update” button. If an update is available, an alert will open in iTunes. Sign into your iTunes account if you are asked to do so, and then click “Download” to download and install the software update on the 2nd generation iPod....

If you were using Windows Explorer and the icons and text suddenly seemed larger, don’t worry, your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you. You accidentally used the Windows 7 zoom feature, which allows you to zoom in and see all contents of a program or Web page magnified. Fortunately, you can zoom back out while in Windows Explorer by holding down a button on your keyboard and using your mouse....

A free online email service, such as the one offered by Yahoo, is convenient if you want to check your mail from different computers. However, if your account is compromised by a hacker, he may gain access to your private emails that may contain personal information with which he can commit identity theft and extortion. While hackers can gain access to your account by breaching the security of the mail service, more often than not they use easier methods to get your password....