Updated February 10, 2017 Exporting 3D Models Open SketchUp. Check the Units Panel in SketchUp Pro and verify that the same units are set in the AutoCAD drawing that you are going to export your model to. Ensure the current view of the model appears as you want it to look in the exported file. Select the “File” menu and choose the “Export” option. Select “2D Graphic or “3D Model....

Unfortunately there’s no easy, clear-cut way to figure out the origins of a blocked caller ID phone number. This is not to say that the task is impossible, just that it’s complicated. The means of obtaining this information can only be pursued if the call received from the blocked number is severely harassing in nature, because legal authorities are involved in tracking down the unknown caller. If the calls being received from a blocked number do not rise to the level of unlawful harassment, there are other safeguards you can put in place to make sure that only unblocked calls get through to your phone....

If you’re searching for the address and phone number of “John Smith” you’re in trouble, because there are an awful lot of people that share that particular name. But if you know the town where Mr. Smith lives, you can narrow your results considerably. Your first stop is the phone book, of course, but if that doesn’t provide the information you need, there are other tools you can use to find information on a person by name and town....

Active Directory is a Microsoft-created database that is used to manage a large number of users, also referred to as domains. The Active Directory runs on a Windows server and is used by server administrators to manage the system and keep security logs of every event on the company’s computers. Every computer user has an Internet Protocol, or IP, address. Server administrators use Active Directory security logs to see who logged in, when they logged in and what files they accessed....

APC is a leading manufacturer of uninterruptible power supplies for everything from a desktop computer to a data center. A UPS is basically a rechargeable battery that is designed to allow you to turn off your computer gracefully in the event of a power outage. Like all rechargeable batteries, the UPS battery needs to be replaced from time to time. Tips Warnings Writer Bio

When someone other than you accesses your computer, your personal information may be at risk. Keyloggers and other malicious software, or malware, can be a dangerous presence on your computer, especially because you often won’t notice them unless you know what to look for. These types of programs can capture each computer keystroke, stealing information such as user names, passwords, and credit card information. There are specific areas to check to see if a keylogger or malware has infected your computer....

Most Verizon Wireless cell phones come with an automatic one-year warranty. Customers also have the option of adding extra warranty protection to their cell phone plans. This extra protection will cost an additional monthly fee and covers lost, stolen or damaged phones. If you are unsure of whether or not your handset is still covered under a manufacturer’s warranty or extra warranty, you can look up this information or contact the appropriate representative about your phone’s warranty options....

Every Facebook page has metadata attached to it, which developers can access to pull out specific details regarding that page. Unfortunately, a Facebook page’s creation date is not part of its available metadata, so there is no foolproof way to locate an official creation date. If an approximate creation date works for your needs, or if you don’t mind arriving at a reasonable guess, there are a couple of ways you can indirectly determine when a page first opened for business....

Windows XP logs all the significant events on the system. Logs files are categorized into three types: application, security and system, and contain information about the computer hardware, software and security events. You can use log files to identify and rectify various problems on your computer. They can also help you predict potential system problems. Writer Bio

The Windows registry on your PC is made up of root keys and sub-keys. These are known as HKeys (HKEYS_) and are vital to your PC’s performance and start-up. Each HKey has a different role; some are responsible for reloading user profiles and preferences, while others are useful in arranging folders and detecting hardware. Therefore, it is important to remove an HKey virus if you suspect you have one. Unfortunately, Windows operating system does not come with a default anti-malware scanner....

Sometimes, for no apparent reason, computer ports simply stop working or start to turn themselves on and off. This can make running peripherals like printers, scanners and memory sticks impossible. Usually, this problem is caused by a conflict with recently added software or operating-system updates. You can fix this problem by updating the problem port’s driver.

Your computer screen is extremely important to your computer system because if you can’t see your information, there’s not much you can do. Depending on your application, you might need to have more than a viewable screen, but one with a lot of detail. Regardless of your use, however, you want the best display possible. Your screen usually can be fixed in one of a few different ways if there is a problem....

The sound on an MOV file can break from several reasons, but the most likely (and the easiest to fix) is simply that the program you are using to play it is incompatible with the file type. MOV files are QuickTime-based files, so trying to play them with a program like Windows Media Player often leads to errors. If trying a player like QuickTime or the free VLC fails, converting the MOV file to another file type is another approach to alleviate errors....

The Photos app on the standard Facebook site includes a handy feature for flipping pictures clockwise or counterclockwise. You won’t see this feature on Facebook’s mobile site or Android app, so when uploading your pictures from an Android, you have to rotate portrait photos on your device beforehand. Androids rotate photos using Gallery, the phone’s native image viewer. This app also carries out a few other simple functions, such as cropping images and displaying image file data....

Updated July 21, 2017 Make sure you have a bootable floppy disk or CD. Insert the disk into the computer, and turn it on. The computer will boot to a black screen showing only an “A:>” prompt or a prompt indicating the letter of the drive you booted from. You can also accomplish this by rebooting your computer with the disk in the drive. Type “format c: /s” and hit “Enter....

Although commonly used in cameras and camcorders, Kingston Micro SD cards can hold a wide range of data provided you have access to an SD card reader/writer. Available in a range of sizes (as low as 32MB and as high as 8GB), SD cards are a convenient way of physically transporting electronic files from one location to another. Should you wish to share your card with another person or simply free up space for new data, consider formatting your Kingston Micro SD card; the procedure for doing so is straightforward and easily completed within a matter of minutes....

The Nikon D60 is an entry-level SLR camera. SLR, or single lens reflex, cameras allow you to see exactly what the lens sees, which can help you take more accurate photographs. Pictures are stored on an external memory card for the Nikon D60. You can’t, however, simply insert the memory card and use it. You must first format the memory card to make it compatible with the Nikon D60. Writer Bio

Updated February 10, 2017 Back up the data that is on the hard drive you want to format. Reformatting your hard drive will remove all of the data on the hard drive, so back up anything you want to keep. Click “Start” and click “Run.” This will open the Run dialog box. Type “cmd” in the text field and press “Enter” or click “OK.” This will open the command prompt....

Meez is a social networking site that allows users to create a profile, add friends, play games and explore a virtual world known as “Meez Nation.” Like any social networking account, the profile that you create on Meez can be hacked, which locks you out of the account and allows someone else to change your profile and control your online character. If you have lost your Meez account to a hacker, or simply forgotten your password, you can get your Meez account back....

Get your new computer up and running with your Comcast Internet service in no time. The steps you need to take to accomplish this task varies depending upon your goal. When the goal is to replace an old computer that was formally connected directly to your Comcast modem, one procedure is followed. If the goal is to add a new computer to your wireless home network with Comcast Internet service, another procedure must be followed....