Microphone Boost (Mic Boost) is a feature in Windows that amplifies the microphone recordings. Some computers have the Mic Boost feature disabled by default. Enable the Mic Boost feature by accessing the volume controls. You can do this in Windows XP, Vista and Seven. Writer Bio

While soldiers are overseas protecting America’s freedom, some people at home want to make that time go a little smoother. One way to show troops your appreciation for their service is by sending them letters, cards or care packages filled with goodies and well wishes from the United States. To become a chat pal, also known as a pen pal, sign up on one or a number of websites to ‘adopt’ a solider or sailor, or an entire unit....

Some people, including telemarketers, will use unlisted numbers in an attempt to get you to pick up the phone. Even some companies, such as survey firms and debt collectors, will also use unlisted numbers. There are ways to block unlisted numbers so you do not have to be harassed by unwanted calls. Writer Bio

If your computer is compatible with LightScribe technology, you will be able to burn a picture directly onto a CD with silkscreen-printed quality, without the mess of sticky labels. Burning a picture onto a CD is a simple task that almost anyone can do, even those with little-to-no computer experience. If your computer is compatible with LightScribe your writing software such as Roxio, Sonic or Nero will work with LightScribe to complete the task in only a few steps....

When a hard drive on a computer running Windows is formatted, an "allocation unit" size is selected. This is the smallest amount of space that the hard drive can address for a single file. If a file only consumes part of an allocation unit, the remaining portion of the allocation unit cannot be used for another file. These unusable areas of the hard drive are known as "file slack" or "slack space," and the amount of slack space on a hard drive tends to be increased as more files are stored on the hard drive....

The Logitech MX 3200 series is a cordless desktop system that consists of a keyboard and a mouse. The keyboard has several built-in functions not typically found on traditional keyboards, including a digital clock. This clock works separate from your computer’s desktop clock. You’ll need to change the time to keep pace with daylight saving time or if the clock resets due to a power loss.

Microsoft Word is word processing software that allows users to create various types of documents, including user guides, essays, manuals, novels, address labels and flyers. Word also includes many features that help you edit your documents. All versions of Word include a built-in dictionary and spell-check feature. You can change the default dictionary to a new dictionary of another language or add a custom dictionary you’ve designed yourself.

The CPanel dashboard enables the website administrator of a Web hosting account to create and manage subdomains. When the administrator creates a subdomain, the admin directs the subdomain to a specific folder on the Web server. The administrator can change the folder to which the subdomain is attached with the “Manage Redirection” option. However, to change the name of the subdomain, the subdomain must be recreated. Writer Bio

Updated August 23, 2017 Click the “Continue” button. The Billing Address page opens.

Your Panasonic Viera television can automatically scan for available channels, and then store them in its internal memory as soon as it finds them. It can store hundreds of channels, and you can then rearrange and even delete some of them to suit your viewing needs. The Viera can also block access to specific channels; consult the manual that came with the device for information about this feature. Writer Bio

According to Microsoft, a corrupt file is any file that will not work properly. Most often, you will discover a file is corrupt when you, or a program you are running, try to use the file and get an error. To find missing or corrupt files before they cause a problem you will need to check your disk. You should check your disk regularly and especially after any system crashes, errors or sudden power losses....

Log in to the desired Tumblr account and then select the appropriate blog from the drop-down menu. Click the “Activity” tab on your dashboard and then click “Notes.” Select a timeframe from the drop-down menu. You can see your activity from the last 24 hours, the last 3 days, the last 7 days and the last month. In addition to displaying your activity as a line graph, the details of which you can view by hovering your cursor over any point on the graph, this screen shows you information such as the last four Tumblr users to reblog your posts and the post that has received the most reblogs in the specified time period....

Canon printers must be cleaned and maintained, just like any other printer, to maintain optimum print quality. Inkjet printers utilize print heads, which occasionally get clogged with ink, causing a loss in quality. Fortunately, the process is very simple to perform, whether you are using a Windows-based PC or a Mac OS X-based computer. If you are experiencing a decrease in the printing quality of your Canon printer, follow these simple steps to get your prints back to looking spectacular....

Your flat screen television will require periodic cleaning to ensure that it stays in good working order. Flat screen TVs gather dust particles and lint, and will readily show oil-based soil such as fingerprints and grease stains. Older TVs were easy to clean because they were covered with thick glass screens, but modern flat screen TVs cannot be subjected to regular household cleaning as they have easily damaged, thin, sensitive screens....

The Toshiba Satellite laptop is available in a range of sizes, from the lightweight 13.3-inch model to the larger 18.4-inch high-definition widescreen. Everyday use leaves fingerprints, dirt and food crumbs all over the keyboard. Sticky keys make typing difficult, while germs thrive between the keys and on the surface. Use compressed air to remove debris from underneath the keys, and clean the surface with quick-drying isopropyl alcohol. Writer Bio

Technology helps to make so many things easier, including helping us determine who to send an email to with just the click of your mouse. Email programs, such as Microsoft Outlook and Gmail, feature a drop-down box, which allows you to type in the first few letters of the email recipient, and then you can click on the name you choose. If you ever want to clear an email address from the drop-down box, there are different procedures to follow for each email program....

Over time your Dell computer may become filled with programs and files as well as malware, spyware and other malicous software that can slow down or crash your computer. In addition, system errors can occur, causing the computer to randomly restart or freeze up. Erasing all data on the hard drive and reinstalling a clean copy of Windows XP is an ideal way to correct these issues. Writer Bio

Because the Rich Text Format (RFT) is a standard readable by nearly every word processor such as Word, WordPerfect and Wordpad, it is a popular way of storing documents with their formats intact. This can produce files that are too large for convenient storage or quick transmission via email. Several options can compress RTF files to more manageable archives. Writer Bio

Cable clutter is a common annoyance with digital-television. Many people install both a satellite dish and an “over-the-air” TV antenna to get the maximum number of channels. You can save time on installation and cut down on untidy cables with a diplexer that combines both signals in one coaxial cable and feeds them to a second diplexer behind your satellite TV receiver. Connect this diplexer to your satellite receiver and you can access all available stations through the receiver’s electronic program guide....

Whether you’re a graphic designer, video editor or just want to watch a movie from your computer, a TV could always come in handy as a second monitor. But unless you have a high-end video card or a brand-new computer, making the connection can be a hassle. Fortunately, there are several products out there that let you connect your TV to your computer using nothing but a free USB 2....