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Updated August 24, 2017 Roaming is free for new, postpaid Verizon Wireless plans within the United States, but charges might still apply for prepaid customers, customers on older plans and anyone traveling abroad. Domestic Roaming Verizon Wireless roaming charges don’t apply within the United States for Verizon’s newest postpaid plans, where customers sign a contract and pay a monthly fee. Users of some prepaid, pay-as-you-go style plans can still experience roaming charges within the United States....

Software piracy is the unauthorized duplication, use or distribution of any copyrighted software. Illegal downloading, copying and expired licenses are all forms of software piracy. According to the Business Software Alliance and Software and Information Industry Association, approximately 40 percent of installed business software and 23 percent of software in the U.S. overall is illegally copied. Software piracy is a serious crime and can result in severe legal penalties for both individuals and businesses....

Device drivers are computer software parts that allow application programs to communicate with hardware components. For example, sound card drivers allow multi-media applications to deliver sound to the computer speakers. When a user instructs a program to adjust the sound, the driver is the software associated with the sound card. It is responsible for giving the instructions to the hardware so it can change the volume sent to the speaker....

When it comes to Internet servers, there are many options: you can choose high-speed DSL Internet, cable service or wireless Internet service. The prices and services vary according to where you are located. You are no longer restricted simply to land line service through your telephone provider. Satelllite service is also an option. Writer Bio

Making your own invitation to an event can save you money to put toward the event itself. Often finding the right invitation can take time. Settling for one you don’t really love sometimes happens too. Now, make sure you get exactly what you want by making your own invitations at home on your computer. Follow these steps and you will be on your way to throwing a great party. Tips Writer Bio

If you think you have a failing Maxtor hard drive, there are several tools available that can help with diagnosing the problem. If you don’t already have your data backed up, you should do so immediately and before the hard drive completely fails.

Microsoft discontinued its line of Digital Image Suite software packages, resulting in a need for replacement software similar to Digital Image Pro. Digital Image Pro is a photo editor that allows you to fix red eyes, crop and rotate your pictures, clean up scratches or dust on the photo and add text or special effects. Several software packages exist that also support these features and are suitable replacements for Digital Image Pro....

Many entry-level home stereo systems and home theater audio systems use RCA connections for their speaker wires. This practice eliminates the possibility of users reversing the wires when they set up the stereo, which impairs the sound and can lead to unhappy customers. If you want to upgrade the speakers at some point, you’ll probably need to make custom speaker wires with RCA connections on them. Usually this process requires soldering, but retailers such as RadioShack offer inexpensive solderless connectors for those who lack the tools or experience with soldering....

Many businesses use Radio Frequency Identification smart cards to open security doors and track the flow of people in a building. Each card contains data encoded on a machine-readable RFID chip and plays an integral part in a computerized security system. When the card comes within a few feet of the reader’s antenna, the RFID chip transmits its data, identifying the user to a security computer. RFID smart cards are programmable, easy to use and inexpensive....

Updated September 15, 2017 Background Refresh rates rose in importance when early LED TVs – liquid-crystal display televisions that use light-emitting diodes for their backlight – suffered from motion blur. This is when the TV produces a streaking effect upon failing to keep up with fast-motion events. Although 60 Hz became the standard refresh rate by 2007, it was surpassed by 120 Hz in 2009. As of 2011, 240 Hz is one of the faster refresh rates that some TV manufacturers use....

Pop up advertising on the Internet was once seen typically as a sneaky way to advertise adult websites and illegal software downloads, but today they are common on major commercial websites, advertising everything from car insurance to cell phone ringtones. The ads are triggered when a user navigates to a page or moves the mouse over a particular portion of a page, causing the ad banner to “pop up” to the foreground....

The Google Chrome browser provides users with lightweight operation and a simplified interface. For various reasons this may not appeal to users and a need to uninstall the application may arise. Sometimes, the “Uninstall” feature does not make itself readily apparent and you must undertake a manual approach. Windows XP: %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Application Data\Google Windows Vista/ Windows 7/ Windows 8: %LOCALAPPDATA%\Google A Chrome folder will appear in the directory that opens up....

With the emergence of new styles of phones, flip phones are quickly becoming relics of the past. Despite the showy touchscreen and sliding phones that are flooding the market, flip phones offer some basic advantages because of their simplicity in design. If you can’t decide whether to purchase a flip phone or a touchscreen phone, there are some things to consider before making your choice.

Frequent Internet use affects human physiology and socialization; researching Internet addiction explores how these changes affect the person and society as a whole. Not all researchers agree that there is such a thing as Internet addiction, and others think “addiction” is an inappropriate term to describe the disordered behaviors associated with excessive Internet use. While the condition is characterized more by the addictive behaviors, such as replacing friends with social networks, addicted individuals might spend an average of 38 hours a week online for personal use....

Database Management Systems (DBMS) free the programmer from dealing with the low-level details of storing records. When she wants a record, she codes a few simple commands in her program, and the DBMS takes it from there. From simple beginnings, database software has grown in sophistication, taking many forms, from inexpensive standalone PC programs to multinational networks costing millions of dollars. Writer Bio

Keeping track of people or valuable items has never been easier, thanks to advancements in communication technology. A tracking device is an electronic unit designed to broadcast its location, either in response to a signal or at set intervals. Tracking devices can allow you to monitor merchandise, locate endangered animals, or help rescue workers find you in an emergency. Writer Bio

BNC connectors are attached to the ends of coaxial cables and can be used for connecting signals such as RF signals and video signals on consumer electronics.

Updated February 10, 2017 CAD versus AutoCAD The name AutoCAD is often used as a generic term for any CAD package. However, this is a common misnomer; AutoCAD is a trademarked name for design software by the Autodesk Company. AutoCAD was one of the first commercially feasible CAD programs. Compatibility One benefit of using AutoCAD is standardization. AutoCAD is the de facto industry standard for Computer Aided Design, so other CAD packages emulate AutoCAD operation and ensure file compatibility across industrial boundaries....

It can be very frustrating when you get ink smears on your printed documents. Sometimes the ink used to print the words smears and other times you may find a black line or band down one side of the paper. These problems can be resolved by checking your printer settings, ensuring use of proper printing materials and care of your printer will help avoid ink smears. Writer Bio

Facebook chat uses a couple of icons to signify who is using Facebook chat and in what capacity. Understanding these icons helps you determine when best to start a chat with a particular friend and when best to pick someone else to chat with. If she isn’t online, your chat conversation probably won’t get very far. Writer Bio