Competition is fierce among cellular carriers, and that sparked a wave of attractive prepaid options, which do not require a contract. If your own contract is soon expiring, you can change to a prepaid option to avoid contract renewal and still use your same phone. Writer Bio
An iPod isn’t meant to sync with Windows Media Player, but you don’t have to let that fact stop you from using your iPod with Windows Media Player. By downloading and installing the MGTEK dopisp, you can permanently sync an iPod with Windows Media Player. Writer Bio
Launch iTunes on your computer. Connect the iPad to your computer using the USB cable that came with the device. ITunes recognizes and connects to the device. Click the iPad in the Devices tab at the left and iTunes will display its information in the right pane. Click the “Info” tab at the top of the iTunes window. Place a check mark in front of the Sync iCal Calendars option....
Many computer users have multiple hard drives to store their larger files and backup important data. If you want to synchronize two hard drives together, use the built-in program provided with the Windows 7 operating system. The Windows Sync Center offers you a chance to synchronize your hard drives without the need for additional software. Synchronizing your hard drive with the Windows Sync Center does not require experience in syncing....
For as long as a product like the Bose AWR1-1W speaker system is “in production,” new copies of that model are rolling off of the assembly line at a factory. Just because you have two Bose AWR1-1W systems side-by-side doesn’t necessarily mean they were produced in the same year. If you want to tell the age of a Bose speaker system, you can find this information in a few places....
The mouse is a computing peripheral that enable users to interact with a computer. It controls the cursor that is used to navigate the graphical user interface of an operating system, such as Windows. Although the default speed of the mouse is set by the system, the settings may accidentally change due to an update or application installation. In order to test the speed settings of your mouse, access the Mouse Properties utility in Windows....
When the phone rings and the caller ID reads “blocked” or “unknown,” you don’t know who it is or whether to answer the call. An anonymous caller may be a telemarketer or a friend playing a prank on you, but, regardless of the reason for the anonymous call, there are a few steps you can take to track down your caller. These steps do not work all of the time, but they provide a thorough and effective way to try to track down your anonymous caller....
There are two different kinds of 8mm camcorder formats. The first is the Hi8 analog video format while the second is the Digital8 digital format. Both use the same sized tapes, making it easy to move a tape from one device to the other (a Digital8 tape can be used in a Hi8 video camera but a Hi8 tape is unable to be used in a Digital8 camera and record in digital)....
If you have a ZIP archive that contains media you want to import into iTunes so you can sync it to your iPhone, iPod or iPad, you need to extract the archive to your hard drive using Windows Explorer. Once this is done, you can import your music, videos or photos to iTunes with the “Add to Library” feature. Warnings Writer Bio
Audio books are a convenient way to take in a good story or nonfiction piece while doing any number of everyday activities such as driving, jogging or cleaning the house. Transferring your audio book to an MP3 player enhances the experience greatly, since most MP3 players are small, portable and have excellent battery life to last through a long tale. Keeping a few simple points in mind, you can transfer your favorite audio books to your MP3 player quickly and easily....
Updated February 10, 2017 Uploading From Your Kindle Connect your Kindle to your computer’s USB port. Your Kindle will appear as an external hard drive. Copy and paste the desired ebook from your Kindle to a location on your computer’s hard drive. Titles are stored in the Documents folder on your Kindle. Rename the file with the PRC extension if it is an AZW. In some cases, this may not be necessary....
The Apple iPad stores various information, such as contacts, calendars, music and videos. Since the iPad can store many different files, you can transfer those same types of files from your computer to your iPad via iTunes. iTunes is a media player and file manager program that comes with all iPads. As soon as you connect your iPad to your computer, you can begin transferring your desired files. Tips Writer Bio
The Nintendo Wii stores its game data using its own internal memory, unlike other Nintendo products, which store the data on the game cartridges. That means if you get a new Wii or you want to show a friend your game progress on another Wii, you may have to transfer your game data. The Wii can transfer this data onto SD or SDHC cards, and the process only requires a few steps....
When iTunes introduced its version 7, they included a feature that makes it much simpler to transfer music from your iPod to a new (or different) computer. While it was possible before, it was a hassle to find a way to copy the music from your iPod to the computer. With the new backup feature it’s a breeze to recreate your iTunes library. Writer Bio
A Dish Network DVR receiver has an internal hard drive for storing recorded television shows. Keep the storage space in the internal hard drive available for programs by adding additional storage space through an external USB hard drive. The external USB hard drive can be purchased from a computer or electronics store, and is no different than one you would use with a computer. Once it has been connected to the Dish Network DVR receiver, video that is on the internal hard drive can be transferred to the external USB hard drive....
Whether you use your HP Deskjet 5650 for home or business, you will find that the cost of professional service is generally quite high. The HP Deskjet 5650 is prone to a number of issues, and learning how to resolve them is the best way to make your printer last. Writer Bio
Originally designed as an add-on to existing TVs, the closed-captioning system helps hearing-impaired people enjoy television by providing a written version onscreen of what is being said. Closed captioning can also be valuable in teaching children how to read or making sure that you can follow your favorite shows while you have them muted. However, the technology also has a major drawback in that it obscures large portions of your screen with unattractive text....
The Dell XPS M1530 is a high-end laptop computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor and a 15.4-inch widescreen display. One of the optional components that the M1530 can include is a Bluetooth card. Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communication technology that allows a computer to sync wirelessly with a mobile phone or utilize wireless peripherals such as mice. If you are having trouble getting the Bluetooth adapter in your XPS M1530 to work properly, make sure that it is turned on and enabled in the Windows Device Manager....
One of the advantages of having a smartphone is the ability to tap into a 3G or 4G network to access the Internet from a laptop or other Wi-Fi device. Most smartphones today have this option built into the device, without the need to install apps. Use of this feature may be limited by your wireless carrier. In some cases the feature is available only under some service plans and sometimes for an additional monthly fee....
Modern technology allows you to hide your identity when placing almost any call from your home. However, at times it is practical to allow your dialed party to know that you are calling before she picks up the phone. You can unblock your home phone number on caller-ID devices on a per-call or a permanent basis, depending on your need. Tips Writer Bio
