Free music downloads can really pile up on a computer’s hard drive and slow it down tremendously. If you know you’re going to compile a collection of hundreds of songs, your best bet is to start saving the music on CDs so that you’ll have them and your computer won’t suffer from the space they take up. Putting the songs on CDs, either as a collection of files or an audio disc, is easy on both Windows and Mac operating systems....
Magellan is a popular manufacturer of personal navigation devices. The company offers a wide variety of GPS systems, including devices designed for both hiking and driving. Many Magellan GPS devices, including the Maestro 4350, have the ability to be updated. This means that you can add new routes and points-of-interests (POIs) to your GPS’s database. Writer Bio
Panasonic is an electronics manufacturer that produces a wide range of devices, including digital cameras. One feature of a digital camera is the ability to connect to a computer and transfer photographs to the computer’s hard drive. This will help to preserve them for future use and eliminates the potential for damage that exists with film based images. You can connect the camera to a computer via a USB cable....
To use a flash drive, locate a free USB port, insert the drive into the port and wait for Windows to recognize it. After you insert the flash drive, the computer assigns a drive letter to it, such as “E.” When you download files and you’re prompted for the location to put the downloaded files, select the drive letter assigned by the computer to save them to the flash drive....
If you’re watching a homemade show on YouTube, you might want to download the video so you can watch it at a later date on your portable media device. You can download YouTube videos, as well as videos from other multimedia websites, in a variety of ways. You can download a video with freeware software, or if you prefer, using an online website. The time it takes to download a YouTube video depends on your Internet connection speed, and the length and quality of the video....
IMVU is an innovative chat program where users create 3D avatars, play games and meet other players. Part of the game includes buying items for your avatar, and in order to buy these items you need IMVU credits. These credits act as virtual currency within the game, and there are many ways to go about earning them. You can either buy these credits online using a credit card or you can earn them for free in several ways....
There are multiple reasons why a person would want to edit a file with a .DLL extension. You could be trying to change what the file was originally intended to do, or attempting to repair it if it has become corrupt. You could want to “reverse engineer” the application it is being used by and need to see its contents. Or, you could just be curious and want to see what a ....
The webcam included on the display of your Asus computer allows you to record videos and pictures to your desktop. You can also video conference with friends and family. While the webcam is native to the computer, Asus does not include software to manage the functions of the hardware. Windows includes the Movie Maker utility that has the necessary software to enable the webcam so you can capture content directly to your hard drive....
Updated February 10, 2017 Use a hand-held bulk eraser by pulling the trigger button and passing the unit over both sides of the VHS cassette. Remove content from a prerecorded VHS tape by checking the recording tab on the front edge of the cassette. This is the first side that emerges from the VCR when the tape is ejected. On the left-hand side of the edge, there is a square cut-out with a small indentation in the cassette....
Page Plus is a prepaid wireless cellular phone company that offers voice and data services within the United States. Page Plus specializes in pay-as-you-go cell phone services, unlimited “Talk n Text” plans and several other subscription services that do not require customer credit checks or contracts. Frequently checking the account balance for your Page Plus prepaid cellular service will allow you to make an informed choice with regard to usage and account replenishment....
Finding a cached version of a Facebook page on the Web is a bit trickier than locating cached pages from other sites. Most sites are indexed in the Internet Archive, a nonprofit agency dedicated to preserving the history of the Web. Facebook, too, at one time was indexed by the archive. As of January 2011, the Internet Archive no longer indexes Facebook, so cached versions of Facebook pages are no longer available via the popular Wayback Machine, the Internet Archive search tool....
Adobe Reader offers a browser plug-in to let you view PDF files in Firefox, Internet Explorer and Google Chrome. Although useful, it contains an error that makes it occasionally disappear from browsers – Firefox in particular – when you try to enable it. To display the missing plug-in, you have to reset it in the Adobe Reader preferences. Writer Bio
PUK is an abbreviation for Personal Unblocking Key; your PUK code is an 8-digit code that unlocks a barred phone. If you have set a PIN password on your phone and then enter it wrong three times, you won’t be able to use your phone again until you enter the PUK code. When you can’t remember your PIN or accidentally enter the wrong code, it can be very frustrating. However, there are three ways you can find your PUK code and unlock your handset....
The Kodak Carousel projector uses a mechanical system to advance and display 35-mm slides from its circular tray. Gravity can cause a slide to stick inside of the film gate so that another slide can’t be displayed. The projector can be fixed so that the slides advance as they should, although there is always the chance that a slide will again get stuck in the future. Only a few household tools are needed to eject the slide and get the Kodak Carousel projector working again....
Having Skype installed on your computer means you’ll be able to chat with friends via video messaging or instant messaging – but when the audio isn’t working properly, it can be difficult to communicate. Skype recommends that you and the person you’re trying to chat with both ensure you’re using the most recent version of the software. Additionally, a slow internet connection can cause problems. Skype requires a minimum bandwidth of 128kbps for video calling....
When you attempt to create a new calendar event or view an existing one in the Microsoft Outlook application, you may occasionally receive an error message concerning incorrect folders. This means that your calendar entries have become corrupted. Fortunately, Outlook includes a repair feature that can easily fix the problem and make your calendar start working normally again. Writer Bio
Your Toyota Sienna should come installed with a factory navigation system that shows points of interest, turn-by-turn directions and downloaded maps. It might also include features such as hands-free calling and Bluetooth wireless technology. If you encounter problems with your Toyota navigation system, you should reset it. Resetting erases all of the memory on your navigation system, including any personal information. Writer Bio
Norton 360 is a security program that was designed and distributed by Symantec. When you try to open Norton 360 from the desktop, you may receive the error “C:\Program Files\Norton 360\Engine\3.0.0.135\uiStub.exe. The specified path does not exist.” In order to resolve this problem, you must edit a key in the Windows registry. HKEY_CURRENT_USER Software Microsoft Windows CurrentVersion Explorer HKEY_CURRENT_USER Software Microsoft Windows CurrentVersion Explorer TrayNotify Writer Bio
Featuring the Alamo gaming engine supporting all of the worlds and characters of George Lucas’ franchise films “Star Wars,” “Star Wars Empire at War” is a real-time strategy game that allows players to compete against each other with large armies of Star Wars-themed maps. Adding to the game’s native maps are thousands of custom maps that are available online for you to download to your “Empire at War” suite. Downloading and extracting them for the software suite is easy and only takes a few minutes....
Sometimes black ink just will not cut it for a special project you are working on. If you want your wedding announcement in silver, but don’t think they make silver or metallic inkjet cartridges, think again. Several different companies make metallic inkjet cartridges that insert right into the standard black ink slot on your printer. Warnings Writer Bio
