Computers and Electronics 2024, November

How to Install a Hard Drive (with Pictures)

How to Install a Hard Drive (with Pictures)

A hard disk (hard drive) is a storage device that a computer uses to store the operating system, software, and files. Maybe you want to install a new hard drive in your computer to increase storage space or replace an old hard drive that has been damaged.

5 Ways to Add a Printer (Printer)

5 Ways to Add a Printer (Printer)

Knowing how to add a printer to your computer is useful when you have a new printer or computer, or want to print on a friend's printer. These steps will teach you how. Step Method 1 of 5: USB Way Step 1. Try the USB way first New computers, whether Mac or PC, come with software and drivers for dozens of printers.

4 Ways to Burn DVD

4 Ways to Burn DVD

DVDs are one of the most common media for storing, backing up, and sending files. These discs are also a great medium for playing movies from a computer or almost any DVD player. If you have a DVD burning drive, you can quickly create DVDs using the tools included in most computer operating systems.

How to Add RAM (with Pictures)

How to Add RAM (with Pictures)

RAM (Random Access Memory) is the memory that your computer uses to store data that is currently in use. In general, having more RAM can allow your computer to perform more tasks at once, although this also depends on a variety of other factors.

4 Ways to Burn a CD

4 Ways to Burn a CD

This wikiHow teaches you how to burn information, such as music, programs, or files, onto a blank CD. This can be done on both Mac and Windows computers, although you'll need to use a computer with a DVD drive. Step Method 1 of 4: Burn a Data CD on a Windows Computer Step 1.

How to Clean a Dirty CD: 12 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Clean a Dirty CD: 12 Steps (with Pictures)

CDs that are removed from their place are usually susceptible to dust, fingerprints, and various smudges that can interfere with their performance to play properly. Luckily, you can clean it easily with a variety of common household items. The quickest cleaning option is to carefully scrub the underside of the disc with a mild soap solution before rinsing it with clean water.

How to Connect Wireless Headphones to a PC or Mac Computer

How to Connect Wireless Headphones to a PC or Mac Computer

This wikiHow teaches you how to connect wireless headphones to a PC or Mac computer. You can connect devices easily via Bluetooth connection. Step Method 1 of 2: On PC Step 1. Turn on the headphones Make sure the device has sufficient battery power.

4 Ways to Find and Update Drivers

4 Ways to Find and Update Drivers

This wikiHow teaches you how to update your computer's drivers. A driver is a piece of software that helps a computer to connect to hardware devices such as speakers, USB drives, and so on. Drivers are usually installed and updated automatically when you connect hardware to your computer.

How to Clean a DVD: 8 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Clean a DVD: 8 Steps (with Pictures)

This wikiHow teaches you how to remove dust, dirt, and residue from DVD discs. The easiest way to do this is to use rubbing alcohol and a microfiber cloth, although you can use other cleaning methods as well. Remember, cleaning a DVD won't fix scratches.

How to prevent the earbuds from falling out of the ear

How to prevent the earbuds from falling out of the ear

Earphones are a handy way to listen to music and other media while traveling, exercising, or when you don't want to disturb those around you. However, jemala voices also often fall out of the ear. Of course, people's ears vary in size, and you may need to purchase a new earbud that is a better fit.

3 Ways to Clean the Keyboard

3 Ways to Clean the Keyboard

Keyboards (keyboards) can get dirty when used for a long time even if you don't smoke or eat nearby. Over time, dust and other debris will affect the performance of the keyboard. Usually, you only need to do a general cleaning using compressed air and isopropyl alcohol to keep the keyboard working properly.

3 Ways to Find Out the Type of Graphics Card on a Computer

3 Ways to Find Out the Type of Graphics Card on a Computer

This wikiHow teaches you how to find information about the graphics card used on Windows, Mac, and Linux computers. Step Method 1 of 3: On Windows Computer Step 1. Open the “Start” menu . Click the Windows logo in the lower-left corner of the screen.

3 Ways to Dispose of Bloated Phone Batteries

3 Ways to Dispose of Bloated Phone Batteries

If your phone battery is bulging, you may not know how to deal with it. Fortunately, with proper handling, you can dispose of your battery safely and easily. Remove the battery from the phone and take it to the nearest electronic waste treatment center or computer repair service for proper disposal of the battery.

3 Ways to Connect the HDMI Cable

3 Ways to Connect the HDMI Cable

This wikiHow teaches you how to use an HDMI cable to connect a computer, game console, and entertainment system to a TV. With HDMI cables, you can quickly connect electronic devices without having to deal with lots of color-coded cables or multiple plugs.

How to Connect a Wireless Keyboard to PC: 12 Steps

How to Connect a Wireless Keyboard to PC: 12 Steps

This wikiHow teaches you how to connect a wireless keyboard to a Windows 10 PC. Most keyboards can be connected to a PC wirelessly using a small USB receiver. Typically, this kind of keyboard does not need a Bluetooth radio because it uses a special radio frequency (RF) to connect to the receiver.

How to Print from a Chromebook (with Pictures)

How to Print from a Chromebook (with Pictures)

Chromebook devices don't have ports that allow you to connect the printer to the computer directly. To connect your printer to your Chromebook, you'll need to use Google's Cloud Print service to wirelessly connect to a Cloud-enabled printer, or to a conventional printer currently connected to an Internet-connected Windows or Mac computer.

How to Print a 21 x 14 Cm Document: 13 Steps

How to Print a 21 x 14 Cm Document: 13 Steps

Printing at home can save time and money; however, you must really understand the program and the capabilities of the printer (printing machine) if you want to print in non-standard sizes. Half-page documents, or 21 x 14 cm paper, can be printed directly or two at a time on one page on standard-sized letter paper.

How to Connect Jemala HyperX Cloud Speakers: 8 Steps

How to Connect Jemala HyperX Cloud Speakers: 8 Steps

This wikiHow teaches you how to connect a HyperX Cloud headset to a PC (desktop or laptop), smartphone, or tablet. Step Method 1 of 2: Connecting to PC Step 1. Connect the jema speaker with the control box The control box is a small box that has a volume control port, a loudspeaker, and a microphone.

3 Ways to Connect USB Printer to Internet Network

3 Ways to Connect USB Printer to Internet Network

This wikiHow teaches you how to connect a USB printer to the Internet by connecting it to a router or via a printer server. If your router has a USB port, you can connect the printer directly to the router. After that, you need to configure the router to act as a print server.

How to Create Partitions (with Pictures)

How to Create Partitions (with Pictures)

This wikiHow teaches you how to divide your computer's hard drive into two parts (or "partitions"). By partitioning, you can treat your hard drive like two separate disks. This is especially useful when you want to install multiple operating systems on one computer.

3 Ways to Print Black and White with an Epson Printer

3 Ways to Print Black and White with an Epson Printer

This wikiHow teaches you how to print a document in black and white ink using an Epson printer or printer. You can set black-and-white printing as the primary setting on Windows and Mac computers, or set up black-and-white printing on documents separately.

How to Make a Wi Fi Booster Using Only Cans

How to Make a Wi Fi Booster Using Only Cans

This wikiHow teaches you how to use an empty drink can to amplify your Wi-Fi signal at home. You should know that using a can to amplify Wi-Fi will not solve the underlying problem with Wi-Fi coverage, and may even limit Wi-Fi coverage in one direction.

4 Ways to Create a USB Drive to Boot a Computer

4 Ways to Create a USB Drive to Boot a Computer

This wikiHow teaches you how to turn a USB flash drive into a tool that you can use to install or run a computer operating system. This is especially useful when you want to install an operating system (like Windows) on a computer that doesn't have a DVD/CD reader.

How to Connect a New Remote with an Amazon Fire Stick

How to Connect a New Remote with an Amazon Fire Stick

This wikiHow teaches you how to pair a new remote controller with an Amazon Fire Stick. You can pair a new Amazon controller to the Amazon Fire Stick by pressing and holding the Home button, or if your television supports HDMI Consumer Electronics Control (HDMI-CEC), you can also connect a compatible remote to enable HDMI-CEC in the television's settings.

How to Make Your Own Aux Cable: 7 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Make Your Own Aux Cable: 7 Steps (with Pictures)

An aux cable is used to connect a portable MP3 device or CD player to a stereo that supports aux cable. Aux cables can be purchased for around Rp. 200,000, or make your own with a capital of Rp. 20,000. Step Step 1. Take the used headphones, then throw away the earbuds / loudspeakers Peel the skin of the wires so that the colorful wires appear.

How to Find Hardware ID: 9 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Find Hardware ID: 9 Steps (with Pictures)

If one of the hardware devices on your computer is not working properly, and you are having trouble figuring out which hardware device is not running, you can use the hardware ID to identify it. Hardware ID allows you to find the brand and type of almost any type of hardware on your computer, even if the hardware is not working.

3 Ways to Connect Soundbar to PC

3 Ways to Connect Soundbar to PC

This wikiHow teaches you how to connect soundbar speakers to a Windows computer. Step Method 1 of 3: Using Bluetooth (Wireless Connection) Step 1. Turn on the soundbar If the device is battery powered, insert the battery and press the power button.

How to Check RAM Speed on PC or Mac: 9 Steps

How to Check RAM Speed on PC or Mac: 9 Steps

This wikiHow teaches you how to check the data transfer speed of a RAM chip, using a Windows or Mac computer. Step Method 1 of 2: Using Windows Step 1. Open the Start menu on the computer To open it, find and click the Windows icon in the lower-left corner of the screen.

How to Unlock Computer (with Pictures)

How to Unlock Computer (with Pictures)

The computer case holds all the components inside, protects them from damage, and manages airflow to keep all components cool. By removing the shroud, you can clean the dust build-up, and replace or install new parts. You can access more components on a desktop computer than a laptop, which usually only allows access to RAM and hard disk.

3 Ways to Divert Landline Calls to Cell Phones

3 Ways to Divert Landline Calls to Cell Phones

Diverting calls to another phone number will reduce the chances of you missing a call, especially if you plan to travel away from your landline for a certain amount of time. For example, maybe you're going on vacation, or you're facing an emergency situation that requires you to be away from your landline.

How To Set The Computer To Boot From The Flash Drive: 12 Steps

How To Set The Computer To Boot From The Flash Drive: 12 Steps

A bootable USB flash drive is very useful for diagnosing a computer. Making the flash drive bootable is surprisingly easy to do. See the following guide for a complete explanation. Step Method 1 of 2: Making the Flash Driver Bootable Step 1.

How to Check SSD Condition (with Pictures)

How to Check SSD Condition (with Pictures)

This wikiHow teaches you how to check the condition of the solid-state drive (SSD) on a computer running Windows or Mac. On Windows, you can check the condition of the SSD using a third-party program. If you're using a Mac, you can use the Disk Utility tool built into your Mac.

How to Refill and Reuse Printer Cartridges: 13 Steps

How to Refill and Reuse Printer Cartridges: 13 Steps

This wikiHow teaches you how to refill a printer cartridge so you can save money. Although refilling ink cartridges is not actually recommended by printer manufacturers, several well-known companies produce printer ink refill kits that are just as good as replacement cartridges.

4 Ways to Identify the Motherboard

4 Ways to Identify the Motherboard

This wikiHow teaches you how to find information on your computer's motherboard. This is usually done on Windows computers because you can't upgrade or replace the motherboard on Mac computers. To check motherboard information, you can use Command Prompt or a free program called Speccy.

4 Ways to Stream Your Webcam

4 Ways to Stream Your Webcam

Webcams (webcams) are very useful because they can broadcast live video to people all over the world. Whether you want to use a webcam to stream television shows, vlogs, or live feeds of your cat, here are some easy ways to achieve high-quality live streaming via a webcam.

4 Ways to Check Your Computer's Memory

4 Ways to Check Your Computer's Memory

In the computer world, the term memory has two meanings. Physical memory is storage space on your drive. This storage space determines the number of files you can store. Meanwhile, RAM memory (Random Access Memory) generally determines the speed of the computer.

How to Change Mouse Sensitivity (with Pictures)

How to Change Mouse Sensitivity (with Pictures)

This wikiHow teaches you how to change the speed at which the mouse cursor moves on a Windows or Mac computer. Step Method 1 of 2: On Windows Step 1. Open the “Start” menu . Click the Windows logo in the lower-left corner of the screen.

How to Test RAM on a Computer: 14 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Test RAM on a Computer: 14 Steps (with Pictures)

RAM (random access memory) is a data storage device on a computer. The data stored in the RAM circuit can be accessed randomly at any time. The speed of your computer will depend on the amount and performance of the installed RAM. If your computer or certain applications are running slowly, your computer may have a faulty RAM module, or not enough RAM to store data.

3 Ways to Check Computer RAM

3 Ways to Check Computer RAM

This wikiHow teaches you how to find out how much RAM (Random Access Memory) is installed on your computer or iPad. RAM is responsible for ensuring that open programs run smoothly. Step Method 1 of 3: On Windows Step 1. Go to Start .

3 Ways to Check Computer Specifications

3 Ways to Check Computer Specifications

This wikiHow teaches you how to view computer hardware specifications, such as processor speed and memory (RAM) size. It is important that you know aspects such as RAM size, processing speed and storage/hard disk space capacity before switching to a new operating system or downloading process-intensive applications (eg video games).