Computers and Electronics

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This wikiHow teaches you how to connect a PC to a television using an HDMI cable. By connecting your PC to your television, you can display your computer screen on the television and watch movies or browse the internet on a larger screen. All you need to connect the two devices is an HDMI cable.

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Anyone who has ever used a computer knows that these devices heat up during use. The section known as the “heatsink” channel helps dissipate excess heat thereby preventing overheating, and the thermal paste functions to transfer heat from the processor to the heatsink.

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The graphics card is one of the hardest working parts of your computer, especially if you play games a lot. Game enthusiasts should replace their graphics card every two to three years, although you can extend the life of the card beyond that.

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Keeping your computer safe is an important step in protecting your stored personal, business, and financial information. Fortunately, the security process can be done easily if you take the right countermeasures. Using a secure password and verification process will make it difficult for other people or programs to impersonate you and access information on your computer.

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This wikiHow teaches you how to change the administrator account password through the Command Prompt. Without having administrator access to the computer, you cannot change the account password. On Mac computers, you can reset your computer password through Terminal.

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This wikiHow teaches you how to use the Network Recording Player application on your computer to open and view recorded online meetings saved in the ARF (Advanced Recording File) format or extension. Step Part 1 of 2: Installing NR Player Step 1.

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Dust and dirt are PC's worst enemies. When dust builds up and sticks to fans and components, it's harder for the PC to "breathe" and it's more likely to overheat. This will burden the hardware so that its life can be shorter. Cleaning your PC regularly can significantly increase the life of your computer, and if you do it regularly, it should only take you a few minutes to clean it.

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AI file types can usually only be opened and edited through Adobe Illustrator. If you want to open an AI file without editing it, you can convert it from AI to PDF and view it as a flat image (PC only), preview the AI file via Preview (Mac only), or upload it to an online storage service (cloud) like Google Drive.

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This wikiHow teaches you how to open an Excel file and view the contents of the spreadsheet. You can use a desktop spreadsheet program such as Microsoft Excel, a web-based spreadsheet viewer such as Google Sheets, or the Excel mobile app to open, view, and edit Excel spreadsheets on a computer, phone, or tablet.

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This wikiHow teaches you how to connect audio devices, such as loudspeakers, to your computer. You can connect audio devices to the computer via cable or Bluetooth, depending on the hardware support of the computer. Step Method 1 of 3:

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Taking a screenshot on a laptop allows you to capture a view of all the apps and activity on the device, including the date and time, remaining power, WiFi status, and other data displayed on the taskbar and Dock on a Windows or Apple laptop.

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There are many things you can do to change the appearance of your computer. You can change everything from the background, to the screen saver, and even how the error message sounds. Leave the old boring look behind and give your computer a distinctive look by following this guide.

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This wikiHow teaches you how to copy the contents of a PDF file and paste it into another document so you can edit it. The easiest way is to use Google Drive because it can convert almost any PDF file (even text files embedded in images) to other formats that can be copied and edited directly.

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HTM files, better known as HTML files, are files that contain the HTML language. If you open the HTM file in a text-editing program such as Notepad or TextEdit, you'll only see lines of text and symbols. However, if you open the HTML file in a web browser such as Safari, Edge, or Chrome, you will see a web page created from the code.

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Those of you who face content on your computer every day will want to know some basic shortcuts to increase efficiency. Paste, for example, is one of the most important shortcuts for the copy process. These shortcuts are available on almost all operating systems and programs.

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This wikiHow teaches you how to restrict Discord channels to certain members when using a computer. Step Step 1. Open Discord Click the Discord app in the Windows menu (PC) or Applications folder (Mac), then log in if you haven't already.

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This wikiHow teaches you how to use the webcam on your PC or Mac to take photos. You can use the Camera app on Windows 10, or Photo Booth on Mac. Step Method 1 of 2: Using Windows Step 1. Make sure your computer has a webcam Most laptops today are equipped with a webcam.

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Whether you're here to learn how to “tidy up” a messed up or infected hard drive, or to physically clean parts of your computer, keep reading for an easy, step-by-step guide. In simple terms, this tutorial will tell you how to clean software as well as hardware components from your system.

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This wikihow article will teach you how to enable the Bluetooth feature on a computer that does not support Bluetooth using an external Bluetooth adapter. While most modern computers have Bluetooth functionality or features built into their hardware, you can use an external Bluetooth adapter (or Bluetooth dongle) to enable Bluetooth features on computers that don't have/use a built-in Bluetooth radio.

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This wikiHow teaches you how to import images from other files into Photoshop for Windows or macOS. Step Method 1 of 2: Importing from Another File Format Step 1. Open Photoshop on PC or Mac Open area All Apps on the “Start” menu in Windows, and the Applications folder in macOS.

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This wikiHow teaches you how to open a JPEG file. The process is actually very simple, but how exactly to do it will depend on the type of device you are using. Do not worry! This article will walk you through the steps you need to follow, whether on an Android device, iPhone/iPad, Windows computer, or Mac computer.

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Starting your computer with an external drive will help you repair the drive or partition, troubleshoot problems, format the computer, or reinstall the operating system. You can start any Windows or Mac computer from an external drive. Step Method 1 of 3:

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This wikiHow teaches you how to use Cheat Engine to modify some computer games. Cheat Engine is a memory scanning tool. With this tool, you can access data stored in computer memory and make changes to that data. This way, you can change in-game information, such as health level, ammo, score, lives, and other elements or aspects of your inventory.

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The mouse is a powerful tool for selecting files, with a "drag and drop" function which is a simple and essential skill for any computer user. Most programs and computers support drag and drop. By learning these practices, you can save time when moving, copying or opening files.

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This wikiHow teaches you how to prevent the iPhone or iPad screen from rotating when you move the device. Step Method 1 of 2: Enabling Rotation Lock on iOS 7 and Newer Versions Step 1. Swipe up the screen Drag the bottom corner of the screen upwards.

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This wikiHow teaches you how to open two Safari apps or tabs on iPad at the same time. This feature known as "Split View" can only be used on iPad Air 2, Pro, Mini 4 (or later) with iOS 10 and above. Step Method 1 of 2: Opening Two Apps Simultaneously Step 1.

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This wikiHow teaches you how to stop blocking website cookies in Safari, using an iPad. Step Step 1. Open Settings on iPad Open Settings by searching and touching the icon on the home screen. Step 2. Scroll down the screen and tap Safari This option is in the middle of the Settings menu.

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This wikiHow teaches you how to cancel your subscription on the App Store, as well as request a refund for content purchased on your iPhone or iPad. Step Method 1 of 2: Canceling Subscriptions on the App Store on iPhone or iPad Step 1.

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This wikiHow teaches you how to adjust Netflix settings to show all your television shows and movies in 4K if available on iPhone and iPad. You must have subscribed to the Ultra HD Premium package on Netflix to be able to watch shows in 4K quality or resolution.

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The WhatsApp messaging app allows you to communicate with other WhatsApp users via voice and video calls, as well as text messages. This wikiHow teaches you how to record activity on your screen when you make a video call from WhatsApp. Step Part 1 of 2:

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Apple has made it easy to block sites in the release of iOS 7. Websites that are blocked via the Restrictions menu will be blocked in every browser. You can block one site or block all sites but allow approved sites. Step Method 1 of 2:

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This wikiHow teaches you how to automatically switch calls to voicemail on iPhone. This guide is for setting up an English iPhone and iPad. Step Part 1 of 2: Knowing the Voicemail Number Step 1. Open the Phone app on the Iphone Touch icon on the homepage to open the app.

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This wikiHow teaches you how to sync or transfer photos from your computer to your iPad using iTunes for Windows. Step Part 1 of 2: Using iTunes Step 1. Launch iTunes on the computer This application is usually in the Start menu, sometimes in a folder called All Apps .

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This wikiHow teaches you how to restore your iOS device to an earlier software version. A reversion will erase the contents of the device and you will not be able to restore the backup data of the operating system currently in use. Also, Apple only allows users to downgrade iOS about one week after the new iOS version is released.

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This wikiHow teaches you how to add other apps and remove recently accessed apps on the iPad Dock, as well as change their settings. The Dock is the app bar that appears at the bottom of the iPad screen. Step Part 1 of 3: Removing Recently Accessed Apps Step 1.

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Did you find a great website that you want to save for later access? Bookmarking allows you to revisit sites you've visited, reducing the number of website addresses you have to remember. You can manage bookmarks in folders or add them to the home screen for faster site access.

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This wikiHow teaches you how to find and find the model number of an iPad, and find the software version. Step Part 1 of 2: Determining the Model Number Step 1. Understand how model number variations work Each iPad has several different variations which generally include a WiFi-only version and a version that supports both WiFi and cellular data connections.

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This wikiHow teaches you how to make a heart symbol on your iPhone or iPad using an emoji or text symbol. Step Method 1 of 2: Using Emoji Step 1. Open the messaging app You can insert a heart emoji in most apps that allow text typing, such as messaging apps and social media.

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This wikiHow teaches you how to save videos from the iFunny app to your iPhone or iPad. Before you start, make sure you have Instagram installed on your phone or tablet. Step Step 1. Open iFunny on your iPhone or iPad The icon looks like a black and yellow smiley face and is usually displayed on the device's home screen.

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This wikiHow teaches you how to read an e-book in MOBI format using the Kindle or MOBI Reader app on your iPhone or iPad. Step Method 1 of 2: Using the Kindle App Step 1. Send the MOBI file to your own email address The Kindle app only displays MOBI books purchased through the app.