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With today’s technology, the internet raises some privacy concerns. You can look up almost anything on anyone by typing a phone number into search engines such as Google or Yahoo! You can remove your number from search engines by completing a removal form. Please note, removing your number will not remove your information from other pages on the web or other reverse number look-up websites. You also will have to contact them directly to have information removed....

If you boot up your computer and one of the hard drives connected to it is suddenly unable to be read by the computer, you need to repair it before your computer can use it again. This problem can be caused by improperly disconnecting or powering down the drive while the computer is still using it. A quick scan of the drive with your computer’s disk-checking and repair function can correct this issue....

SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash cards are used in some digital cameras to store information. They come with software called the Power Core Controller, which increases the card’s buffering capacity. When the Power Core Controller stops functioning, the card will receive an error. Formatting the card will reset the card to its factory settings, removing the error. You will need to connect the card to a computer. Some computers have a CompactFlash card slot....

Sony cassette decks use an electric motor to propel the tape through the player and across the tape heads that reproduce audio. The motor moves the tape gears and cogs with a rubber drive belt that rolls across the wheels with enough tension to rotate the mechanism. Drive belts can stretch and break in time, requiring replacement. With a replacement belt and screwdriver, the Sony cassette deck can be repaired and running in a few minutes....

Reporting someone on Facebook is considered a serious action, and you need to ensure that your reasons for reporting the person are justified. While your reports are anonymous, a misdirected report can cause that person’s account to become disabled. If someone has a fake account, posts pornography, hate speech, threats, bullies or otherwise infringes on the rights of others, you can report the profile to Facebook for review. There are two methods to report a profile: by logging in, locating the profile and selecting the option to report the account, or by submitting an online form without logging in....

Reprogramming your laptop involves either updating your current operating system or re-installing the operating system. Reprogramming is necessary when operating systems are not working properly. Sometimes you cannot avoid system issues, such as viruses, malware or corrupted files that slow or more seriously hamper computer performance. Reprogramming your laptop can extend the life of your laptop and save you from purchasing a replacement. Writer Bio

Dell’s Latitude D630 and D630c computers are laptops that use Intel Core 2 Duo processors. In the event that you need to reset their hard drive to their original factory configuration, you can use the disks that come with the computer to reinstall the operating system and drivers as they were installed by Dell at the factory. This will wipe out any software that you installed or any data that you saved on the computer....

If you own a Sharp Aquos LC-52D64U LCD television, you may have had some issues during its operational lifetime. Calling technical support is often the wisest option, but sometimes a simple factory reset is all that’s needed to restore your television to perfect working order. There are two methods to facilitate a factory reset: on-screen and using the hardware directly. Tips

If you have been watching your Sylvania television set, only to have your viewing interrupted by a power outage, you will want to reset the TV when power is restored. Power failures can occur for a variety of reasons, such as a problem with the electrical grid, severe weather or an accident that damages a power pole.

As with most everything Mac-related, restoring a deleted user account is easy. There are a few different ways to delete a user account, and unfortunately, not every way allows for an “undo.” Here’s how to restore an account that has been deleted via the System Preferences. Writer Bio

A V2i file is the particular file format for a ghost file. A ghost file is an exact clone or copy of a different file or drive. The file is primarily used with Norton Ghost Recovery (by Symantec); however, there are other ghost file recovery and restore programs available on the market. One of these products will be required to restore any particular V2i file.

Putting your music CD collection on your laptop is an ideal way to back up your music. Along with offering a safe way of storing all the songs you’ve purchased over the years, you can use the audio files in portable MP3 players and iPods. Ripping your CDs to your laptop is an easy task that takes only a few minutes, but it will require the use of a media player such as Windows Media Player or iTunes....

Updated July 21, 2017 Prevent viruses before you are attached. Download a reputable anti-virus to your PC or laptop. Program it to scan for viruses once or twice a day. This is the best way to prevent destructive viruses from creeping onto your computers and your external hard drive. Connect your external hard drive to your PC or desktop. Most will plug into an empty USB port on your desktop or laptop computer....

DIN stands for “Deutsches Institut für Normung,” the government body that originally set forth standards for car audio systems. The DIN size refers to the dimensions of a car audio system that fits in the front control panel. Two basic DIN sizes, single or double, fit most vehicles. Outside of these sizes, vehicle owners can use adapters.

Updated September 15, 2017 Open the Outlook Express application. It will be found under the “Start” menu. Click on the “Addresses” button at the top of the window. The Address Book window will appear. Click the “New” button at the top of the Address Book window. Choose the “New Group” option. A Group dialog window will appear. Type a name for the group in the Group Name text box. Click the “Select Members” button....

PayPal is an online money transfer and banking system that is most commonly used for online transactions and business. Although PayPal was founded in the United States, it is still one of the most preferred methods of payment and money exchange in the world. Currently PayPal offers accounts to 17 countries including Germany, France and Poland. Signing up is not difficult and the process is similar to that for U....

The speed of your Gateway laptop, like any other computer, depends on a number of hardware factors, including processor speed, memory type and amount, and hard disk space. Software-related factors that commonly contribute to slow speeds are the existence of malware on your hard drive, such as spyware, adware and viruses. Unlike desktop computers, though, the hardware in laptops can be difficult to upgrade, as many of the components are soldered into the motherboard....

Ah, the 1970s – muscle cars, disco, bell bottoms and component stereos. While styles come and go, many people have retained an interest in the sound and flexibility offered by mid-tier to high-end audio components. With the mix and match of receivers, amplifiers, tape, record and CD players come questions of how best to arrange components. Heat, cabling and stability will dominate stacking considerations. Writer Bio

If you add a Microsoft Exchange account to Microsoft Office Outlook, Outlook synchronizes the data on the Exchange server with the data on your computer. Contacts, emails and calendars are automatically synchronized by default. Outlook saves the data on your computer so it can be accessed by other people. To keep the data on the Exchange server, you must stop the synchronization. The data will reside only on the Exchange server as soon as you configure Outlook to stop the automatic sync....

Check if your AT&T cellular number is eligible for local portability. Go to the Verizon Wireless “Keep Your Number” web page (See References) and enter your current wireless number in the “Phone Number:” text box. Then click “Check Eligibility.” If it is eligible, continue to the next step in the process. If it isn’t eligible, contact Verizon Customer Service for assistance. Click “Start Shopping” if your AT&T number is eligible for local portability on Verizon....