WiMAX is, as of 2011, a relatively new type of wireless Internet service that uses 4G technology to connect your computer to the Internet, and tends to be spotty due to the lack of coverage. The 4G connection relies on a clear area in order to receive a signal, and tends to suffer from slow speeds when used in areas that inhibit a clear connection, such as garden apartments, as well as interference from nearby electronic devices that reduces the signal’s clarity....
Building an Internet server means much more than assembling hardware. In particular, there are concerns to address about serving the Internet community that are not necessarily apparent when developing a server for use in a corporate or small network setting. This article explains critical steps required for putting any machine onto the Internet for public access. Warnings Writer Bio
Updated February 09, 2017 Download AVS Video Converter (see Resources). Run the program. Select the “Formats” tab and choose “To DVD.” Click the “Browse” button and locate the video file you want to convert. Click the “Advanced” button to open the “Conversion Options” menu. The video and subtitle files must share the same director in order for Video Converter to detect the subtitles. Choose the subtitle file from the “Subpicture” drop-down menu....
You are not limited to a single movie per blank DVD disc, as almost all DVD burning software allows you to select multiple videos, so long as you have enough space on the disk. Windows’ built-in disc burning program uses the Windows Explorer interface so that you can easily drag and drop your video files to your blank DVD disc. Writer Bio
The differences between the Blu-ray and DVD formats involves more than just the available space on the discs. Blu-rays have an entirely different file structure than DVDs, which, lacking the proper software, makes the two formats incompatible. With Nero Vision, you can get around the Blu-ray and DVD structure differences and convert one to the other. Say you have a Blu-ray video on your computer but lack a Blu-ray disc or Blu-ray burner, you can use Nero Vision to burn it to a standard DVD....
Silverlight is rapidly becoming the industry standard for streaming video distribution. Owned by Microsoft, it is meant to replace the flash video player. Capturing the streaming video allows you to watch shows later at your own convenience. Learn how to easily capture Silverlight. Tips Writer Bio
In order to keep your system and files secure, it is a good idea to change your password regularly. It is also important to avoid some of the most common passwords (123456, password, iloveyou) to keep tight security. Changing the system’s administrator password and/or user passwords is extremely easy. You will need to have the current administrator password and be logged in as the admin in order to change the passwords....
Macros, small snippets of code, automate repetitive tasks in a “Microsoft Access” database and in other Microsoft Office applications. The use of macros enables an advanced user quickly create programming code quickly without having to write it from scratch. Tips Writer Bio
You can change your existing Thunderbird IMAP email account to POP in a snap without cracking a book. While Thunderbird does not allow you to directly change your IMAP account server settings to POP3, you can just create a new account with the same email address. Since all your POP3 email will be downloaded to your computer from now on, you will no longer need your current Thunderbird IMAP account and folders for that address....
Lenovo laptop screens use LCD technology. LCD screens are not made out of glass. Rather, they are made out of a soft plastic that can be easily damaged; this is why LCD screens make a “watery” image around your finger when you press on them. Although cleaning an LCD screen seems like a simple task, it requires some knowledge of what materials should be used. For example, paper towels can damage the LCD screen, whereas a cotton cloth will not....
Cleaning out the memory cache and stored cookies on your Vista computer can help to free up drive space and partially improve computer performance. While seemingly disparate tasks, these should both be part of a regular computer maintenance schedule, enabling you to keep your computer running as close to factory-new condition as possible. Writer Bio
Microsoft Outlook stores your Outlook settings and personal data in a PST archive file. The Outlook application includes functions for compressing and exporting your PST files, but in some cases you may wish to perform the compression manually. To compress a PST file manually, you can open the folder that contains your Outlook PST file and use built-in Windows compression technology to save the file to a ZIP archive. Writer Bio
Since the digital conversion in the United States, analog televisions require a built-in digital tuner or an external digital converter box in order to be used to watch over-the-air television. If you have an analog television, you can purchase a digital converter box for your set from most electronics stores and hook it up to your television in just a few minutes.
Updated July 21, 2017 Verify Your Internet Connection Click the ‘Start’ button on your computer. Click on the ‘My Network Places’ link and then click on the network connection of your choice. Click the ‘Connect’ button to your computer to the Internet. Connect to the Internet with Internet Explorer Open a fresh Internet Explorer window. Click on the Tools menu. Select the Internet Options choice from the drop-down box. Click on the Connections tab....
Ppp is a file extension for a desktop publishing application called PagePlus, made by Serif. You can use PagePlus to create layouts, design graphics and logo, edit photos and print high-quality publications. The program is very compatible, making it simple to convert your publications to PDF (Portable Document Format). Once a file is converted, you can open it in Adobe Acrobat or Reader, where pretty much anybody can view your layout....
PHC and PES files are both computer-assisted manufacturing — CAM — files used as image templates for Brother embroidery machines. The PES file will also work with machines made by the Babylock and Bernina companies. To use a PHC file on one of these machines, you’ll need to convert it to PES. Only one program can read PHC files, but the free trial download will be sufficient to convert it to the more-compatible PES....
PDF, which stands for Portable Document Format, is one of the most popular file formats for text and graphic documents. However, if you want to add a PDF to a slideshow or website, you may need to convert the document into an image format like JPEG. The Preview application on Mac computers can automatically convert a PDF to a JPEG, while Windows users will need to use a third-party utility....
The TS (short for transport stream) file format is used in many DVD, Blu-ray and home video discs. While the discs offer great quality, the TS file container is not always compatible with your computer, home theater PC or media player, like PopCorn Hour or WDTV. To fix this, all you need to do is change the file container. This is a quick and easy process because you are not transcoding the file format into a new one, just placing it into a newer, more accepted container like the MKV....
Converting audio file types can be done easily in iTunes as well as other popular audio programs such as Audacity or Logic. For conversion between Apple Lossless (m4a), iTunes is all you need. While most current MP3 players can play m4a files, MP3 conversions can be useful for creating smaller files to put on social websites or for saving space on your iPod or MP3 player. Tips Writer Bio
DMG is a disk image format created in a Mac OS. The disk image contains all of the information relating to the contents on the disk (either CD or DVD). While the DMG file does not take up a large amount of room on your hard drive, if you are strapped for storage space on your Mac computer it is possible to compress the DMG file and zip it up to a smaller size....
