Backing up a DVD can be a long and tiresome process when you only have one disc drive. You first need to copy the disc’s contents onto your hard drive, then replace the DVD in your drive and burn the files back out to the new disc. When you have two DVD drives, the process becomes much quicker and less frustrating. Tips Warnings Writer Bio
Updated February 10, 2017 Check the output plugs on your VHS player that would normally connect to your television set. Note the type of output plug that it uses, which will normally be a three-pronged RCA jack. Find and buy an external video capture device that supports the type of output plugs that your VHS player uses (see Resources below). Take the installation disc that came with the video capture device and place it into your computer’s CD or DVD drive....
For those who grew up in the era of VHS, many fond memories may be stored on these analog video cassettes. Now that formats like DVD, Blu-ray and digital video files are popular, it’s tough to even find a VCR to play VHS cassettes. Fortunately, devices exist that can record VHS footage to DVD without the need for a PC, so you can back up your VHS recordings and play them on your DVD player anytime you want to peek into the past....
Updated August 24, 2017 Vector vs. Raster Raster images, such as photos, are limited to the original amount of pixels they consist of. As soon as they are enlarged, these images pixelate and may appear blocky. Vector images, on the other hand, consist of lines and curves that are calculated mathematically. These files include the positions of nodes, curves and line lengths. As soon as you scale them, these images are simply recalculated, which means they can be enlarged without sacrificing resolution....
Autodesk SketchBook Pro is a drawing software designed for tablets and other touch screen devices. It features a very simple interface and pressure sensitive controls, giving users the ability to create drawings and sketches similarly to how they would be drawn with a pencil and paper. One of the features that makes virtual drawing software like this stand out is the use of vectors. Vectors are lines created by a program that can be manipulated after they have been drawn, allowing users to fix their mistakes and make changes to their design very easily....
In order to reduce file size (important when using graphics on the Web) or make editing changes, you must reduce the number of colors on some pictures. You can accomplish this with a few clicks of your mouse. The steps are similar in most paint programs. Warnings Writer Bio
You now have more choices than ever when it comes to selecting a web browser. When you find the perfect browser to meet your needs, you may decide to delete your old browser. You may also be looking to delete your browser if you want to reinstall it to correct problems your computer is having. Whatever your reason for deleting your web browser, you can do it quickly in any operating system....
Tracking cookies are used by websites to store information about your selections and gather details about your Internet surfing habits and possibly more personal information. While cookies don’t constitute a serious security threat, many people don’t want them on their computer because it can be difficult to tell the difference between a tracking cookie and a trusted cookie. Many services, such as Web-based email services, require that you allow cookies on your computer for the email service to function properly, but deleting cookies can be done routinely and easily....
The Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is a hardware interface used by many computers to regulate a variety of functions. It is supported by most versions of Microsoft Windows, and if you own an Hewlett-Packard (HP) computer, could be installed on your system. ACPI controls the amount of power going to hardware devices and also regulates your computer’s resources and provides it with a plug-and-play environment. While ACPI handles valuable functions on your machine, if you want more freedom in how your computer handles certain tasks, you may want to disable it....
Electronics like unused AC power adapters can contain heavy metals and other materials that can pollute groundwater if they end up in a landfill. Plus, some of the components can get recycled into new electronic parts. As of May 2014, 25 states have some type of law that restricts disposal of electronics. Instead of tossing AC power adapters in the trash, try to recycle them. Writer Bio
Based on the classic card game, “UNO” for the iPhone is best played with friends; for this reason, the application offers three multiplayer modes: multiplayer using one device, an online mode with gamers from all over the world and a wireless mode you can play with local friends who also own the game on their devices. Whether hosting or joining a game, a 3G, 4G or Wi-Fi connect is required....
There’s nothing like curling up by a fireplace with a good book, though it might be hard for you to find the time for this simple pleasure. By loading your favorite audiobooks onto your Creative Zen player, you can immerse yourself in literature on the way to work, while exercising or as you perform chores around the house. Your Creative Zen acts as a removable disc when connected to your computer, so all you need to do is drag and drop your audiobook files....
The Internet Explorer Web browser normally comes pre-installed with every copy of the Microsoft Windows operating system. A computer not connected to the Internet may still need Internet Explorer to interact with intranet Web servers, or to render documents stored locally. However, software data corruption or problems with system files may render Internet Explorer inoperative. You can download Internet Explorer using a computer connected to the Internet, and then install it on another computer....
Revit Architecture is a computer-aided design application developed by Autodesk for Windows operating systems. Revit allows for simple, two-dimensional design plans to be converted and displayed as three-dimensional models. In architecture, a dome is a large, spherical structure that is typically used on roofs. A dome can be constructed in Rivet Architecture by utilizing the Roof and Solid Revolve tools. The dome must first be defined in 2-D space, and then must be revolved around an axis point in 360 degrees....
eScan Anti-virus is a security program that allows you to monitor your computer in real time. Using the built-in monitoring feature, eScan Anti-virus alerts you to potential threats that attempt to infiltrate your computer through the Internet, email and portable devices such as external hard drives. Because dangerous threats come from many different angles, enabling the eScan monitor improves system protection and security.
Microsoft Access is a database application that is a part of the Microsoft Office applications suite. Entering data into Microsoft Access isn’t difficult. Essentially, there are two ways to do that: through a datasheet view or by entering a new record on an Access form. Writer Bio
Updated August 24, 2017 Clear History Options Click the “History” drop-down menu, select “Clear History…” and check the “Also Reset Top Sites” box, if desired. Click the “Clear” button to remove your history immediately. This option doesn’t remove passwords and other website data that could potentially identify the websites you visited. Click the “History” drop-down menu and select “Show Full History” to delete individual history options. Click on the “History” tab in the sidebar and then select each website you want to clear....
Apple applies firmware updates for iOS devices – such as the iPhone, iPod touch or iPad – over-the-air and through the iTunes multimedia management software. Before an update takes place, iTunes downloads the firmware in the form of an IPSW file and saves it to your computer. You can then extract the file by opening the correct folder and copying the file. Tips Writer Bio
On any standard TCP/IP computer network, each member computer is assigned an IP address. IP addresses identify each computer on a network, and they also establish where each computer is within the network. IP addresses are absolutely integral parts of TCP/IP Internet networks; network protocols cannot properly function without proper, working IP addresses. On some networks, one can identify an IP address’s network login information via the IP address itself....
A Wi-Fi network is considered opened or locked depending on its security settings. A locked icon next to your wireless network indicates that you have set wireless security on the network. Wireless security adds two levels of security to your network. The first is that your data is encrypted as it goes over the wireless network. The second is that you set an access key for this network. Tips Writer Bio
