Computers and Electronics 2024, November

This wikiHow teaches you how to cancel your Audible subscription on your iPad or iPhone. Even if the app doesn't provide a cancellation option, you can still terminate your membership by going to the desktop version of the Audible website using Safari.

This wikiHow teaches you how to share Live Photo content on iPhone across various social media apps. Live Photos are photos that contain a short video before and after the photo is taken. You can share these photos on Facebook, but only people who use the Facebook iOS app can see them.

This wikiHow teaches you how to turn on dark mode on your iPhone or iPad. With the release of iOS 13 and iPadOS13, a dark display mode was added to the iPhone and iPad. Enabling this mode helps reduce or relieve eye fatigue caused by bright images.

Sometimes, a computer program must be force closed because it crashes and does not respond to a command. There are several ways to close a crashed computer program based on the seriousness of the problem and also based on the operating system used.

This wikiHow teaches you how to use the command line in the Windows Command Prompt to start and run an executable (exe) file on your computer. Step Step 1. Open your computer's Start menu Click the Start button in the lower left corner of your desktop to open the Start menu.

Sometimes, you will want to change the MAC address on your network adapter. MAC address (Media Access Control address) is a unique identification tool used to identify your computer on a network. By changing it, you can diagnose network problems or just have fun with a silly name.

Windows 7 lets you change the display language for most of its interface. The process of changing the language is quite easy and clear if you are using Windows 7 Ultimate or Enterprise. If you are using Windows 7 Starter, Basic, or Home, you can install the Language Interface Pack, which translates the most widely used elements in the operating system into the language of your choice.

Chkdsk checks the hard disk and displays a status report on the system. Chkdsk can be used to detect and repair disk errors. Follow the guide below to run Chkdsk on Windows, as well as Mac OS X equivalent. Step Method 1 of 3: Via Windows (Any Version) Step 1.

This wikiHow teaches you how to disable memory options such as RAM or caching through the BIOS menu on a Windows computer. Keep in mind that every computer has a different BIOS menu. This means that the options on your computer may not be the same as on other computers.

There are times when you have to reset the Windows system on your computer, for example because of a virus attack, a corrupt update file, or a computer that is currently running slowly or doesn't open properly. There are several ways that you can try to normalize your computer system.

You have a game to play with a vertical monitor? Or are you trying to set up a unique home computer look? Are you building a retro arcade? Rotating the monitor is not a common procedure, but with the right equipment you can adjust the monitor to your liking.

Is your desktop too cluttered? If you are in doubt about removing the icon, you can hide it from view. This allows you to look at your stunning wallpaper or prevents you from accidentally opening programs and files when you click on the desktop.

Defragmentation of the hard disk (hard drive) will group all the used segments on the disk into one. This makes the hard drive more efficient because it spins less to get to different parts of the data. In Windows 8, defragmentation is called optimization, and is done using the Optimize Drives utility application.

There are two different but similar ways to get back to Windows 7 from Windows 8. If you have a Windows 8 Professional key, you can download Windows 7 Professional for free if it meets certain requirements. If you don't have it, you'll need an unused Windows 7 key to downgrade it.

This wikiHow teaches you how to install the Chromium OS operating system. This operating system is the open source version of Chrome OS, which is Google's closed source, which is only available on Chromebooks. Although it can be downloaded from any computer, this operating system may not be compatible with all computers and may cause software problems.

Don't you understand how to run Windows on a Mac? Here, you'll find tips for running Windows efficiently on Mac OS X 10.5 or later. There are two basic ways to run Windows on a Mac: using a software called Boot Camp or another software called Parallels.

You've equipped your computer with the best sound card, plugged it in with great speakers and now it sounds great. But how do you record the sounds you hear on the internet or create your own? Here are a few ways to do it. Step Method 1 of 3:

Windows 7 allows you to add new font files if you have Administrator privileges. The new font lets you create different documents. If you don't have Administrator privileges, there are still ways you can add fonts without needing to contact IT or change account permissions.

With Java, you can run cross-platform applications on Mac OS-X, Linux, and Windows (as well as other operating systems) without having to modify them. You can install Java on a GNU/Linux machine easily and there are also many ways for users with very little technical knowledge.

Windows 8 supports a variety of generic controllers for immediate use. You can also set up the Xbox 360 controller for use in a variety of modern games. If you have a PlayStation 3 or PlayStation 4 controller, you can also use it in Windows 8 with the help of some third-party devices.

Is it time to update your operating system? Want to switch from Windows to Linux? Maybe you want to try dual-booting (one computer with two or more operating systems) at the same time. Follow this guide to install a new operating system on your computer.

This wikiHow teaches you how to install an operating system on a new computer. If using Windows, you can install the operating system by inserting the installation CD/USB, then starting the computer from the CD/USB. If you buy a new Mac computer, the operating system is usually installed, but if the Mac drive was freshly formatted, you can reinstall the Mac's default operating system using Internet Recovery.

Ubuntu is now more and more important to be used by personal users, unfortunately there are still many computer programs that can only be used on Microsoft Windows. However, with a program called Wine, you can now run many Windows programs from the Ubuntu desktop, moreover Wine is completely free and legal.

This wikiHow teaches you how to install Ubuntu Linux on Windows and Mac computers, without removing the current operating system. Step Part 1 of 3: Preparing for Installation Step 1. Make sure your computer can run Linux The computer must meet the following system requirements:

Want to install Ubuntu on your Windows computer, but it doesn't have a CD or DVD drive? There are several ways you can do to install Ubuntu on a computer without a CD or DVD drive. The most common way to install Ubuntu on a computer without a CD/DVD drive is to create a bootable USB and start the computer from that USB.

If you connect a USB drive (USB drive) or SD card (memory card with Secure Digital format) and find that your files are missing and replaced with shortcuts, your USB drive is most likely infected with a virus. Fortunately, your data is actually still on the USB drive, but hidden.

This wikiHow teaches you how to view the contents of a.db or.sql file (database or database) using DB Browser for Windows and macOS. Step Step 1. Go to http://sqlitebrowser.org via a web browser DB Browser is a free tool to open database files on PC or Mac.

The operating system allows the user to interact with the computer hardware. The system is made up of hundreds of thousands of lines of code. Usually the operating system is made using the C#, C, C++, and assembly programming languages. The operating system allows you to browse your computer while saving and executing commands.

The easiest way to open Terminal is to use one of the well-known keyboard shortcuts. You can also use the search feature in the Dash, or add a shortcut to Terminal in the Launcher. In older versions of Ubuntu, find Terminal in the Applications directory.

VBScript is a Windows native programming language that is generally used to create web server applications. VBScript is included in an HTML file, and is fairly easy to use. Keep in mind that VBScript is not the same as Visual Basic which is usually used for programming desktop applications.

By knowing the specifications of your computer, you can make a decision whether to buy software and hardware or not. By knowing this, you can also narrow down the possible technical problems you may encounter when you know all the hardware models used.

This wikiHow teaches you how to retrieve data from another sheet in a Google Sheets document, as well as pull data from a separate Google spreadsheet. To import data from a separate document, you need the URL of the sheet you want to source before the data can be retrieved.

While Windows usually activates automatically when you install it, sometimes you have to activate it manually. Activating Windows will certify that the copy of Windows is only used on your computer's hardware, so this can help fight piracy. If you recently purchased a computer, or you can't connect to the internet after installing Windows, you may have to manually activate your copy of Windows.

You can install an operating system from a flash drive and use it on a portable computer using Rufus (Windows) or Disk Utility (Mac). Regardless of the operating system you are using, you will need to prepare an operating system installation disc or image, and install the operating system to a USB drive.

For Windows and Mac computer users, changing the size of the desktop icons can be done simply by right-clicking the desktop and changing the settings in the "View", "View Options" or "Properties" menu. However, changing the icon size will be more difficult on Android and iPhone devices because both platforms do not support icon resizing.

A screen protector (tempered glass) is a tough layer that is often used to protect fragile objects, such as cell phone screens. If the screen protector is cracked, you can remove it and the phone screen will still look smooth. Screen protectors are usually glued together and must be heated before removing them.

This wikiHow teaches you how to access and modify the BIOS page of a Windows computer. The BIOS is a set of computer built-in options that allow you to change aspects of the system, such as data or date and time. Because the BIOS is tied to the computer's motherboard (motherboard), the appearance of the BIOS on each computer will differ depending on the manufacturer.

This wikiHow teaches you how to empty your computer's hard drive. You can perform a simple uninstall to remove installed programs and saved files by resetting your computer to factory settings, or safely empty your hard disk if you don't want src=""

Whatever you call it, a rainbow ball that appears uninvited and doesn't go away from your Mac's screen is a bad sign that your Mac is starting to become unresponsive. Fortunately, Apple provides several ways to deal with a "frozen"

This wikiHow teaches you how to diagnose and repair a Windows computer that won't complete the boot process. While it's usually the hardware that causes the computer to not start, the software installed on the computer can also be the cause.