Microsoft's "AutoPlay" functionality describes what happens on your computer automatically when you insert a CD or DVD that contains media files. If AutoPlay is configured properly, inserting a DVD with a video on it, for example, will load your specified media player automatically. If you are havin

A mini laptop is an essential piece of equipment for today's mobile warriors - the mobile workforce. Now you don't have to stay stuck to a desk just to be able to complete your work. A mini laptop will allow you to do all kinds of...

Do you get frustrated every time you try and use your PC? Unfortunately this is an all too common feeling and one that becomes more serious as time persists. If you want to find a solution that will allow for your PC to perform in the way that it has been designed to then you should take a moment to

The ShopAtHome toolbar is a browser add-on for Internet Explorer and Firefox. It includes a search engine and allows you to compare prices among several online shopping sites. You may want to uninstall the ShopAtHome toolbar if you no longer use it. Removing the toolbar clears unnecessary programs f

The nine-pin RS232 cable is a serial-based connection cable used on external computer hardware, such as some printers and scanners. This cable connection is no longer found on most computer systems, so in order to connect the nine-pin cable to a desktop or laptop computer, you must convert it to a U

One of the principal pieces of hardware on a laptop is the network interface card, or NIC. There are often two NIC cards in a laptop, one specifically for wireless connection. When you cannot connect to the Internet or to a network, either at work or at home, a variety of issues may be the cause for

You can meet all your business or personal needs with the HP C4200 Series All-In-One printer. Besides printing documents, the printer can print photos and copy and scan documents or photos. You can print from your computer or with a memory card. The printer also comes with software to share or modif

The institute of Cisco offer networking from the foundation course to the mastery level course. These courses are helpful for the students to get knowledge and skills about the subject. The students getting this training want to get the highest skills in this field and thus, they are going for the C

In recent years technology has become ever more integral to our everyday lives. With many areas of industry now being technology driven life has become ever more reliant on constant power supply. This article explains what areas of business can't do without an uninterruptible power supply.

Nero is a popular burning ROM designed to burn DVD's. The way this product got its name is very interesting. It was actually named after one of the Roman Emperors that was named Nero. It is recorded that he was playing a stringed musical instrument while Rome was burning. Since you burn movies

Windows error code 28 indicates a missing or damaged driver file, which can keep devices connected to your computer from working correctly. This code appears in Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows Server editions. In most cases, you can stop this code from appearing by installing a new

If you're a software developer for Android you want to be able to show others what your application looks like running on a variety of phones, including the Samsung Epic 4G. Because of this, the Android software development kit includes a tool for screenshots, known as "screen captures" in the SDK,

Password protection on your computer is highly effective, and if you forget your password, perhaps too effective. If you are running Windows 2007 and Microsoft Office 2007, you may have a user name and a password to log in to your computer, as well as separate password protection for your important

Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard is the newest operating system Apple has released. Snow Leopard is available for order as of August 28th, 2009. Like any other operating system, it is wise to maintain Snow Leopard so that it runs at its best. There are several things that you can do within OS X to maintai

In the age of ubiquitous wireless networks and devices, sharing a printer has become a major inconvenience. Standard printer sharing requires the host computer to always be turned on, and the problem is compounded if the host is a laptop, and needs to be moved. There are several ways to solve this b

Dell desktop computers released in 2004 come in a wide array of configurations, each with a distinct set of specifications and features. Most models were equipped with the Microsoft Windows XP operating system. Systems without a factory restore disc have a restore utility on the hard drive. This uti

PhotoImpact is a photo editing application offered by Corel. While PhotoImpact is aimed at the general consumer, it has many features that even professionals will find useful. While it does not have the full range of capabilities of a program like Photoshop, it is more than adequate for most people'

If your HP laptop screen is too bright or too dark for you to use, you can adjust it to your needs. HP laptops make it easy for you to increase or decrease the screen brightness without going through a complicated setup process. Rather than feeling uncomfortable with the current screen level, adjust

Children can be very creative if given the right tools and outlet. KidPix Studio Deluxe is a computer software program that allows kids to express their creativity through art and graphics. The program is appropriate for children ages 3 to 12.

HD DVDs may be anywhere from 15 GB to 30 GB in size, depending on whether it is a dual-layered disc. Backing up your HD DVD requires you to first make sure you have enough room on your computer or hard drive to store the files. Using a variety of programs, including software like DVD Fab, DVD Cloner