USB drives are a popular and efficient way to store data, video, music and image files. They can be quickly cleared of data and store more information than CD’s. If you want to transfer files from your computer to a USB drive, you can do so very easily with a simple drag and drop method.

There are millions of AM, FM and satellite radio programs around the world. If you don’t have time to listen to your favorite radio program, download it from the Internet to be able to listen to it whenever you wish. Internet users have the capability to download and even record their favorite radio programs at any time with special software or user privileges. Writer Bio

Updated February 10, 2017 Click the “Alignment” tab and choose “Modify.” Click “Geometry Editor.” Locate the “Alignment Layout Tools” toolbar, and choose “Free Spiral-Curve-Spiral (Between Two Entities).” Click on the entity where you want the spiral curve to originate, and then click the entity where you want the curve to end. Set the spiral-out length. Click two points on the drawing to set the length, or manually enter a value....

The problem of ejecting a media from your Mac’s optical drive can range from the benign to a more serious hardware-related issue. By starting with the least invasive method to remove the disc, you can avoid causing unnecessary damage to your optical drive bay. Depending on whether you have a drive tray or slot-loading drive, you need to employ different troubleshooting tactics. A tiny pinhole near the slot of the disc drive would help you remove a stuck CD from an older Macintosh: inserting the end of a straightened paperclip caused the disc to eject, but that feature was discontinued years ago....

The function keys are the F1 through F12 keys located across the top of the Microsoft keyboard. Software and computer programs often assign special functions to these keys, such as pressing F1 to launch help. When your function keys don’t respond properly within software, you can troubleshoot both the keyboard and software settings to resolve the issue. You may need to update keyboard drivers to the newest version or even install a hotfix that patches a keyboard bug in the operating system....

Encrypted Google is a popular tool for people who don’t like their search habits on Google to be monitored on public Wi-Fi at an airport or by an IT Network administrator at work. When you search over an SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) protocol, your searches are encrypted so they can’t be read by a third party, such as a hacker or Internet service provider. Such encryption will cut down on network eavesdropping and also prevent some online attacks....

Open the file in Blender that you want to export and click “File” on the top menu. A pop-up menu of options appears on the screen. Hover the mouse over “Export” to reveal a second pop-up menu, and click “Collada (.dae),” “3D Studio (.3ds),” or “Wavefront (.obj).” All three file types are supported by Photoshop. Select the location for the file, type the name in the top text box, and click “Export” to save the file....

Although iTunes is an easy-to-use audio and video player, it does not give you the ability to extract content from music or movies you have on your computer. Fortunately, your Mac comes bundled with iMovie HD, a program that lets you create and edit movies. You can use iMovie to import an iTunes movie, select the scene you want to extract and crop the movie down to that particular scene....

There are plenty of Facebook pages for people looking for more friends, but unless your main interest is being popular, it’s hard to find people with similar interests using these pages. Because like-minded people tend to gather together, your current friends’ Timelines are usually the best place to look for new friends with similar interests. Your favorite Facebook pages and groups are also a good place to look because the people you find there already have at least one thing in common with you....

Updated September 15, 2017 Internet Explorer Open up your web browser and click on the “Tools” menu. Choose “Internet Options” from the menu. Click on the “Connections” tab and click the “LAN Settings” button. Look for the check box that says “Proxy Server” and write down that information. This is the proxy server that your computer is using to access the Internet. Firefox Open up Firefox and click on the “Tools” menu....

Updated September 13, 2017 Using Facebook Search Open any web browser and go to m.facebook.com/search/ in the address bar. The website m.facebook.com is optimized for mobile devices, but it can be used on computers too. Facebook doesn’t have a publicly-available search page on its main website. Type your friend’s name in the search field and press Enter. A list of people matching the name you entered is displayed as well as any publicly-available profile images....

Like other electronic devices, your built-in SIRIUS satellite radio contains a 12-digit identifying serial number, known as the ID/ESN number, that is unique to your specific radio. You’ll need to know the ID/ESN number when you activate your SIRIUS satellite radio subscription. The number cannot be changed and once your radio is turned on, the number identifies your radio within the SIRIUS satellite system. Once you have accessed your radio’s ID/ESN number, you need to record the number on the SIRIUS radio’s owner’s manual or on documentation related to the radio....

How a computer displays colors and graphics affects your computer usage and how you view websites, pictures and movies. Most monitors are able to display thousands of colors to represent the true shades and hues of an image. However, default settings on computer monitors occasionally display colors inaccurately. Learn how to fix color problems on a computer in order to get the most out of your computer’s multimedia and graphics....

Empty registry keys are of no value to the Windows registry and use large amounts of system resources. They are usually left over by uninstalled programs and applications and can be removed easily without damaging your computer. Using a free registry cleaner, you can easily scan for and remove unused dll files that cause application failure and remove file extensions left over from improper uninstallations to ensure that your computer continues to perform at optimal levels....

Computer owners may experience audio configuration issues that interfere with the enjoyment of sound of their computers. If you encounter such problems, you may be unable to play MP3 files, listen to your favorite songs online or even hear the audio clicks of your mouse. Fortunately, if you know how to work with your computer’s Device Manager, many audio configuration issues can be easily fixed. Writer Bio

A common reason your printer ink cartridges will stop working is that they are out of ink, have dirty contacts or the ink has dried. With the cost of new ink cartridges rising, repairing old ink cartridges is an easy way to save money on printing costs. The process to repair an ink cartridge is simple and requires just a little time, materials and effort. Tips Warnings Writer Bio

Google Zeitgeist is the annual conference that the major search engine and technology firm hosts for its customers and advertisers. Think of it as the Academy Awards of technology, global education and growth. Topics can range from ways in which global technology can be used, to how social media can enhance education and economies worldwide. To get into a Google Zeitgeist conference one must receive an invitation and be considered a mover and shaker within the world of technology, be a successful young innovator or have demonstrated a passionate capacity and interest in changing the world for the better....

Becoming verified is the only way to be able to send an unlimited number of PayPal payments from your account. Verification occurs when your bank account is confirmed and linked to your PayPal account. After verification, you will be able to make an unlimited number of payments from PayPal through your bank account. You can also make unlimited transfers between your PayPal account and your bank account. Once you are verified, new features will become available that are not available to limited PayPal accounts....

Use Hashtags to Widen Your Audience When you post an image to Instagram, only the people who currently follow you can see it. Adding hashtags helps expose your images to a wider audience from which to draw “likes.” A hashtag is simply a keyword preceded by the “#” symbol – for example, “#happy” or “#love.” Using popular hashtags on Instagram such as “#tbt” for “Throwback Thursday” or “#latergram” for something that has already happened will give new users a way to find your images....

When you have both a landline phone and a cell phone, you may wish to transfer phone calls from your cell phone to your landline phone and vice versa. Using a docking station gives you the option of making and receiving cell-phone calls using your home phone, which may be more comfortable to talk on and can reduce the need for landline phone service. Meanwhile, simply forwarding phone calls from your landline to your cell phone can allow you to answer phone calls almost anywhere you are....