Scanning and printing newspaper pictures can result in better prints than the original copy when digital imaging software is used. Scanned newspaper photos also last longer and are a better choice for keepsakes, such as a high school student’s academic or athletic accomplishments, because newsprint fades and begins to yellow over time. A scanned picture stored on a computer remains as crisp and clear as the day it was printed in the paper....
Updated August 29, 2017 Log in to your Yahoo Mail account at mail.yahoo.com. Begin typing the email address that you want to search for in the search bar above your inbox. As you begin to type, Yahoo generates names and email addresses matching what you have entered. Click on the email address when it appears, or click “Search Mail.” If you want to see contact data for this email address, click “Contacts” and type the address in the “Look For” search bar....
The Internet’s incredible collection of files – everything from ancient Babylonian texts to Beyonce’s latest video – probably includes photographs of your house. Images of private property exist both from ground-level view and from aerial perspectives. “Eye-in-the-sky” photos taken from airplanes or satellites are available at many websites, usually at no charge. Locating a sky-view image of your house is as simple as visiting the right site and entering your address....
Twitter is a social networking site that allows users to frequently update one another on their thoughts, lives and almost anything else. Twitter uses “@replies” to let users quickly reply to a statement or question left by someone else. These replies begin with the “@” sign followed by the intended recipient of the reply. By default, you automatically see replies that are directed to you. If you want to see replies that were sent to other users, you must first search for their user name....
Windows’ built-in Remote Shutdown function allows you to restart, shut down or log out of a networked computer, using either that computer’s network name or IP address to identify the machine. You must enable the Remote Registry function and open certain firewall ports on the receiving machine before you can use Remote Shutdown. In addition, you can only perform a remote restart on a machine that you have administrative user rights on....
Comcast offers a portal on its website, providing users with news, weather and a search bar. For subscribers to Comcast services, the site also features the ability to check email and voicemail, and even watch some TV shows. If you use the features on Comcast’s site frequently, setting it as your homepage allows easy access, automatically loading the page each time you start your Web browser. The process varies slightly depending on your Web browser, but only takes moments to perform....
To set up your SBCGlobal.net account in Microsoft Outlook, you need to provide the email client with the addresses of, and the connection settings for, the incoming and outgoing mail servers. The address of the servers, however, changed when SBC Communications Inc. acquired AT&T Corp.; “pop.sbcglobal.net,” for example, is no longer valid. Outlook must instead communicate with AT&T’s servers to access new messages in your mailbox and deliver the emails you send to the appropriate recipients....
Speed dial allows instant access to commonly contacted numbers. It eliminates the hassle of digging out an address book to look up the number. AT&T offers two different types of speed dial for landlines. There is a speed dial listing for up to eight numbers, and one for up to thirty. Both can be set up on the same line, and which one you set up is determined by the number you dial during set up....
Cisco switches have multiple ports and can have different MAC addresses associated with each port. It can be easy to lose track sometimes of which address is associated with each port, especially on larger switches. Thankfully, Cisco has a series of commands to verify configuration on its networking devices. One such command to show a list of MAC addresses of ports is the “Show mac address-table” command. Writer Bio
Updated February 10, 2017 Open Microsoft Outlook Express. Select the email you want to print. Choose “File” on the top menu bar. Choose “Print” from the list of options. Click the “Preferences” button. Select the “Effects” tab. Check the box next to “Print Document On.” Check the box marked “Scale to Fit.” Click “OK” and then “Print.” Writer Bio
If you are a current Boost Mobile customer, you can move your service to Verizon Wireless without losing your current phone number, thanks to the Mobile Number Portability Act that went into effect on November 24, 2003. Make sure you are aware of any fees associated with transferring your number and have all of the information that is required before you begin the process. Activating your number on a new network could take as long as 24 hours, so plan accordingly to minimize any inconvenience....
If you have tons of Facebook friends, you may not notice when one of them falls off your friends list. It could be that he unfriended you; it could be that he deactivated his account, or he may have blocked you. While Facebook keeps you from discovering certain private details of the state of other users’ accounts, you can tell whether someone unfriended you, deactivated his account or blocked you....
Batteries are one of the weak links in laptop computers. When you’re away from an outlet, your ability to use your computer is completely limited by the amount of battery power available. Batteries also tend to wear out faster than other laptop components, typically exhibiting performance degeneration with just two or three years of use. Once the performance gets bad enough, you’ll need to replace the battery. It’s fairly easy to test your battery’s charge and health, and by doing so you can help avoid unwanted surprises....
Google offers a straightforward method to delete your Gmail account through your Google Accounts dashboard. You need to navigate to the Remove Gmail page from the Products section of your dashboard to delete your email address. Before you delete your Gmail account you can automatically transfer all of your incoming messages to your new address while you give your contacts time to start using your new address. You can find the option to transfer your incoming messages in the Forwarding and POP/IMAP section of your Gmail account....
While transferring your music, documents and photos to a new computer you’ll also need to re-install your software from your old computer. In order to re-install McAfee’s security software you’ll need to insert the installation disc used to originally install the software–or you can download the latest version from the McAfee site by clicking the link in the Resources section. If you decide to install the software from the installation disc, you’ll also need to download an upgrade from the McAfee site and update your virus definitions....
Keyboards capable of receiving and transmitting audio files have musical instrument digital interface (MIDI) ports. The first digital keyboards with MIDI ports required the separate purchase of a MIDI interface if files were to be transferred to and from a computer. The interface acted as an adaptor with inputs for both MIDI connectors and USB cables. Roland set a music production precedent with the creation of the first digital keyboard equipped with USB MIDI ports that allow for the transferrance of audio files with a single USB cable, according to RolandUS....
Many businesses and some homeowners use sophisticated security systems that record video from the security cameras. Some record a constant stream of video, while others record for a few seconds only at certain intervals, such as every five minutes. Most of these security systems save these videos on VHS tape or on a computer’s hard drive. Transferring these files from the saved location to DVD is somewhat time consuming, but the steps are easy to follow....
Call Answer Fake Out Access your voice mail’s “record greeting” option, or press the “record” button on your answering machine. Record the message and say “Hello?” as you normally would when answering your phone. Wait two or three seconds for your caller to identify himself. Say, “Oh, hi! What’s up?” Wait another two or three seconds, giving your caller a little time to respond. Exclaim, “Hold on a second!” Wait 30 to 45 seconds....
The Cyber-Power 485VA is a battery backup system designed to protect and power your computer and its components in times of power loss and surges. Following a few simple steps and performing your own basic maintenance will have your device operable in little time with less frustration, money, and time. Learn to correct a powerless device, determine why your device won’t power on, and troubleshoot why your software can’t detect the device....
Logitech is a company that manufactures keyboards, mice, and other peripheral PC equipment. One of its products is a wireless trackball mouse. There are two styles: the Cordless TrackMan Wheel and the Cordless Optical TrackMan. Their basic function is the same. It is a wireless mouse with a large ball on the side that moves the cursor around. If you are having trouble getting your Logitech wireless trackball mouse to connect to your computer, you may have a driver issue....
