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The JVC GR-D270U camcorder is a compact mini DV camcorder that you can use to create movies and other videos. A fully charged battery allows you to record a total of 1.5 hours of digital video on the JVC GR-D270U. You can view your recorded video on the 2.5-inch screen, but you might want to downloaded it to your computer to view on a larger monitor. You can download the video files on your own using one of the cables included with the JVC GR-D270U....

ActiveX protocols are a set of reusable software pieces which are only available through the use of Internet Explorer. However, the IE Tab Extension for Google Chrome allows the use of a special “IE Tab,” an emulation of Internet Explorer within the Chrome application. The IE Tab displays a second address bar and processes ActiveX protocols normally. Enabling ActiveX protocols allows Chrome users access to a variety of interactive dynamic websites like game and business web applications....

Dell laptops, such as the XPS, Inspiron and Latitude, enable you to access the Internet from any location with an available Wi-Fi signal. To connect to the Internet, you need to enable your laptop’s wireless radio. By default, the wireless radio is turned off for security purposes and to save battery power. You can turn on the wireless radio using one of several methods, depending on your laptop’s model. Tips Writer Bio

Updated August 29, 2017 Web-Based Email Open a web browser and log in to your web-based email email account, including Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, etc. Click a folder that contains the email with the creation date you are investigating. Select and click the heading labeled, “To,” which will organize the emails alphabetically. You will be able to identify the creation date of the email to one sender, if there are multiple emails....

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Some email addresses are easy to track – when a sender includes his first and last name in his mail, it’s a simple matter to know who he is. When a username is something like “Sportsfan183,” though, it’s not easy to tell who sent the email. There are a few ways to try and find out who the email address belongs to, though none of them are foolproof. Tips Writer Bio

The iPad is a great device for streaming video from sources all over the Internet. Many sites have apps specifically designed for the iPad for streaming video like Hulu, Netflix and YouTube. Like computers, the iPad can suffer from slow streaming and constant buffering when viewing video and other forms of media. Clearing memory, resetting the device and using a different Internet connection can all help to speed up streaming on an iPad....

The Apple iPhone’s touchscreen display makes for convenient operation, but when it locks up, it prevents access to the phone’s features. If your iPhone has become momentarily unresponsive, it may be indicative of a minor software glitch or a more serious hardware issue. By following standard troubleshooting steps, you may be able to fix the problem and get your iPhone up and running again. Writer Bio

Although USB flash drives are undoubtedly convenient, that doesn’t mean flawless operation with every computer is guaranteed. Missing drive letters, no drive appearing in Windows Explorer or a read/write failure all indicate the need to do a little troubleshooting. Windows offers automated steps and detailed methods you can take to hunt down and resolve the problem and resume using your drive. Tips Warnings Writer Bio

Sometimes problems with screen resolution arise when a computer is hooked into a projector that projects onto a larger screen. This can be especially annoying for people who are using programs such as Internet Explorer during a meeting. If what is being shown on the wall does not match what is being shown on the computer screen, visibility problems could arise. Fortunately, there is a simple way to fix Internet Explorer resolution as well as the resolution for anything else you are trying to show from your computer....

When an SD card is connected to a computer with a card reader, it is usually formatted immediately because the software drivers are installed automatically. But there are some cases when the computer might not detect the SD card connection. If this occurs, the SD card will need to be formatted manually to force the action. Force formatting is usually not difficult, as it only requires changes to the device’s configurations and properties....

Animated GIF images are treated just like any other image when it comes to these images being synced to your iPhone. Your GIF animations must be saved in one folder, and this folder must be set as your iTunes sync folder for Photos. When you sync your iPhone with iTunes, the GIF animations saved on your PC will be transferred to your iPhone. You can learn how to get your GIF animations onto your iPhone in just a few steps....

You’ll install many applications during the life of your computer or laptop. Some installations fail and files are often left on the hard drive. In some cases, these incomplete installations may interfere with other software installations. For example, Adobe Reader will fail with the Error #1316 if a previous installation of the software is detected. The answer to how to get rid of an incomplete install is to run the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility....

When ToggleKeys on a laptop are activated, a sound emits when either the CAPS LOCK, SCROLL LOCK or NUM LOCK key is touched. This helps prevent you from having to retype letters and words entered in error due to accidentally pressing those locked keys. On the other hand, the sound can be annoying. Especially, if you most always catch yourself shortly after inadvertently hitting one of those keys. Here is an easy way to change this accessibility option to better suit your keyboarding needs....

Updated February 10, 2017 Turn the T3500 system on. Restart the system if it is already turned on. Press the “F2” key as soon as the T3500 keyboard lights flash. The BIOS menu loads. Press the arrow keys to navigate throughout the BIOS menu. Press the “ESC” key when finished, to exit the BIOS. Writer Bio

The Nintendo DS is a handheld gaming system with a plethora of features and games. Among other options, the system itself allows you to connect to Wi-Fi networks and to communicate with other DS players on PictoChat, a visual chat program. Unlike other Nintendo products, you cannot use buttons on the DS as a shortcut to reach the main menu, but there are only a few steps you can take to get there whether the DS is powered off or you’re in the middle of a game....

Launch Finder by clicking on the “Finder” icon on your desktop. Click on Finder’s main heading titled “Finder” next to the File heading. Click on “Preferences” in the drop-down box under the Finder heading and select the “General” section. Deselect the “Hard disks” option under the “Show these items on the Desktop” in Finder’s General Preferences. Writer Bio

Like the Apple iPod, your iPad includes a headphone jack for connecting a set of earbuds or headphones to the tablet computer. The feature is handy when you want to listen to audible business books, music and other audio without disturbing others. The headphone jack also lets you connect your iPad to a home or office stereo system and broadcast the audio to a larger audience. You don’t need a special adapter to connect a stereo cable to your iPad, and you don’t need a third-party application to make the connection work....

Vonage is one of the most popular VoIP providers in the United States. VoIP users can utilize an existing broadband connection to receive telephone service. Vonage customers receive a phone adapter that can be easily connected to a modem to make and receive calls. Customers can use any corded or cordless phone to connect to Vonage’s phone service. Outside of the installation kit, there is no special equipment to purchase....

When you receive an unsolicited or unwanted phone call, the caller ID will often be blocked. You may wish to obtain information about the phone call. A caller has a number of ways to protect his phone number from being viewed. Despite those methods, the process for tracing an unsolicited phone call is relatively straightforward and after following a few simple steps you can use the caller information to stop unwanted calls in the future....