Apple and Microsoft have been arch-rivals for a long time, and much has been made about their differences. Differences aside, the two companies actually share a lot in common. You’d be hard-pressed to think of two other companies more responsible for the omnipresence of computing and software tools. Fittingly, both companies seem to have a permanent perch on the Fortune 500 list; for 2012, Apple is ranked No. 17, and Microsoft is No....
Skullcandy offers a range of headphone styles that are compatible with MP3 players, home audio, computers and video games. Like all headphones, however, they are known to develop specific problems, prior knowledge of which could help you prevent them. Writer Bio
Sony’s VGN-CR220E/L VAIO CR series notebook is also known as the PCG-5J2I. This thin and light notebook is designed to allow users to take a powerful dual core processor computer with them on the road. It comes with a full complement of connections as well as the advanced multimedia functions for which VAIO notebooks are known. Writer Bio
Tablet PCs differ from standard laptop and desktop systems in that they primarily use a touchscreen interface and are often smaller and more portable than other computer systems. Their unique interface can make some applications easier to use, but their hardware restrictions can also slow down common tasks such as typing and gaming. Like other computers, tablets come in a varity of models and run on a variety of different operating system platforms....
If your old computer keeps chugging along and you can’t bring yourself to replace it, you may be looking around for the best software to keep it running. Among these applications, Web browsers typically require little in the way of hardware to operate. Choosing the best browser for your old computer may come down to exactly what makes your computer “old” and what you hope to accomplish in the way of Web browsing....
Once you’ve returned from your family vacation, it’s nice to be able to have a few friends over and show them pictures of your adventure. In this age of digital photography, the easiest way to show off your pictures has changed from showing off the photo album to putting a slide show on your computer. It’s the modern version of the days when people took slide pictures and used a slide projector....
Practically every computer-literate person knows how to open a video sent via email. However, those who are unfamiliar with computer technology may need a little assistance. Fortunately, you’ll find opening a video in an email an easy task. The procedure to open a video depends on how the sender formatted it. If your video has a toolbar attached to it, look for a Play button, usually on the left side of the toolbar....
Thermal imaging is a technology which allows people to take pictures of heat energy. This is a noninvasive and convenient way to inspect certain areas of a home. For example, thermal imaging cameras can detect the heat signatures of pests or help map piping without tearing apart a wall. Writer Bio
Radio frequency identification, or RFID, is a technology that uses tiny electronic tags to store and broadcast information. When exposed to a radio wave of the correct frequency, the tag broadcasts its information to the scanner, allowing users to collect large amounts of information quickly. The use of these tags to track and store information about individuals, however, has led to some concerns about their widespread use. Writer Bio
If you use a DVR, such as those provided by DirecTV, a record indicator light on the front panel of the DVR unit will illuminate when you are recording a program. Just like any other DVR units, DirecTV DVRs are not immune to certain intermittent technical problems. You may occasionally find that your record light is staying illuminated even though you are not recording anything. This issue can be resolved in a few basic troubleshooting steps....
GIF Limitations on Tumblr When you upload an animated GIF to Tumblr, it cannot exceed 1MB (1024KB) in size. This is an upgrade from previous limitations, where GIFs could only be 500=KB in size. In addition to that, the GIF cannot be larger than 500 pixels wide. Tumblr only supports images in RGB format; images that use other formats will not work. Tumblr Thumbnails vs. High-Resolution When you upload an image to Tumblr, several versions exist on the servers: a thumbnail version, a low-resolution version at 250 pixels wide, a medium-resolution one at 400 pixels wide and a high-resolution one at 500 pixels wide....
If you’re like most computer geeks, chances are good you have a bunch of spare computer parts laying around. These components may have cost you quite a bit of money some time ago and are now obsolete, or maybe you got them for free and would hate to throw them in the trash bin. Regardless of how you acquired them, you probably want to do something with them. One useful part in particular is a laptop motherboard....
Updated July 21, 2017 Third Party Drive Recovery You can send your drive to a third party hard drive recovery company to see if they can get the hard drive to spin and thereby recover your data. While they might have some techniques and tricks that you do not, they still might not be successful. Plus, this will cost money for the shipping and the service. Freeze the Drive This trick has limited results based on how badly the drive is locked up....
External memory can mean many things but what most people think of is portable storage. Portable storage can range from a portable flash drive, hard drive or a memory card that is used in a device such as a camera. Using external memory is a good way to keep files such as pictures, videos and other types of files in a safe place.
Using an encryption password on your PDF documents is a good way to protect the contents from unauthorized changes, copying or printing. To make changes to an encrypted PDF, you must to enter the password before Adobe Acrobat or other programs will allow you to do so. If you forget the password for a protected PDF, though, you can use one of many available free applications and websites to try to remove the encryption so you can edit or print the document as needed....
An SMS call is a technological advancement that allows access to low-cost worldwide calling rates using the short message service (SMS) or text messaging through a cellphone. In addition, the SMS call allows the messaging utility of a cellphone to activate international phone calls. According to the SMS Call Trigger article on the SatelCall website, you have the option to use your cellphone, as well as any other phone by just sending a short message....
Effective communication means more than mastering spelling, grammar and etiquette. Whether you’re a job seeker or you use English as a second language, it’s important to learn how to tell people an email address so that they can send messages to it correctly. That’s possible when you know the names and meanings of common email symbols such as “.”, “@”, “-”, “_” and “*”. You can also use special symbols called emoticons that help you convey emotions in messages....
Netflix is a service that delivers DVDs to your home through the mail and allows you to return them the same way. While receiving DVDs in your mailbox is convenient, the envelopes used to protect them get damaged or lost easily in your home. If you’ve lost a Netflix envelope and want to return your movie, a few options are available.
When you log into Facebook you may see a list of friend suggestions. The people listed here are other users of the network that Facebook thinks you might know. These suggestions are based on the number of mutual friends you have, your education and employment information, contacts you’ve imported into the social network, and various other factors. For each suggestion you have the option to add the individual as a friend or prevent the user from appearing in this section in the future....
Your iPhone’s service could be suspended for a variety of reasons including nonpayment, a phone reported as lost or stolen or a voluntary hold that you request. Removing a hold usually involves calling your carrier or removing the hold online yourself. If your iPhone has been suspended for nonpayment, you can usually clear it up by paying the outstanding balance and a reconnect fee.
