Microsoft Windows Vista features the capability to burn DVDs and CDs, as long as the computer on which Vista is installed has an operating DVD drive. If you want to be able to add or delete files from the disc after the burn is complete, you will want to use a DVD-RW disc. The “RW” means that the disc is rewritable. Windows Vista has a “Live File System” which allows users to transfer files onto a DVD without the typical “burn” process....

Updated February 09, 2017 Insert a blank CD into the optical drive. Launch Nero from its installed location. Select “CD” from the pull-down menu located in the upper, left corner of the “New compilation” dialog box. Select the “Audio CD” button located in the left-hand frame of the “New compilation” dialog box. Click the “New” button located in the lower, right corner of the “New compilation” dialog box. Use the provided navigation window in the right-hand side of the Nero Burning ROM program window to select the files you wish to add to the audio disc....

You don’t need a computer with MS PowerPoint installed to display a PowerPoint presentation. You can create the presentation on your Mac and burn the presentation to a DVD. This creates a movie of the presentation slide show, so the presentation can be viewed on a TV with a DVD player attached, or on a computer that can play movies on DVD. Writer Bio

The VLC media player is an open source multimedia player that is compatible with both Macintosh and Windows based computers. The .VLC media files that accompany the player are a container format for video files that are saved in one of the many compatible video codes including .AVI, .WMV, .MOV, .MP4 and .FLV. The files can be burned to a DVD in a few steps if you want transfer the files to a different computer, archive the files, or play them on DVD players that support digital formats....

If your network uses a proxy server for Internet connections, your access to certain sites may be restricted. You can, however, change the browser settings in your Web browser to bypass the proxy server and establish a direct connection to the Internet. Bypassing the proxy server on your LAN will speed up your connection and get around proxy restrictions when navigating certain sites. Be sure to make the changes in each of the browsers you use on your computer....

Google Earth is a versatile program that allows anyone to study many aspects of the globe. The application features the ability to spin the earth and zoom in on any area and view satellite imagery, road maps, terrain maps and ground photos of the location. The free version of this software is available for download from the Google Earth site. However, the Pro version offers additional features, including the ability to calculate area between several points on a map....

Updated July 21, 2017 Built-in Standard Deviation Function Open Excel and the data set where you want to find the standard deviation. Type"=STDEV(" in the cell where you want to display the standard deviation. Do not press “Enter.” Holding down shift, select the range of cells containing the data points. If the cells are not continuous, hold down Ctrl while selecting the non-continuous cells. This should place a series of cells names in the formula bar after “=STDEV(”....

If you’ve password protected your printer, this password was added via the computer to which the printer is physically connected. That machine is where the printer’s settings file originates. Before any networked computers can use the printer, they will need to enter the password. If you want to change the password on your printer, you will have to do so from that original computer. Writer Bio

Updated February 10, 2017 Compose your message ahead of time. If not, you may end up stumbling, looking for the right words while you are recording your message or leaving out some important details. Composing your message before you begin recording will save you from having to record several messages before you find one with which you are satisfied. Make it easy for your callers to listen your message. Record your message in a relatively quiet room without background noise....

You can change the display of your browser by altering the application settings. This is a useful tool when you find visit websites with font sizes too small for you to read. Tips Writer Bio

The default font size on a computer is based on a multiplier of your monitor’s screen resolution. While the preset font size is designed to appeal to a majority of users, for some users, the default font size is too large or too small for comfortable reading. However, you can increase or decrease the size of the fonts on your computer to make it more comfortable to read. Writer Bio

Adobe’s Flash technology lets designers create interactive websites and applications that can incorporate video and audio multimedia. Because it is compatible with all operating systems and most web browsers, you experience Flash Player on many websites and probably have the appropriate plug-in installed for your browser. Instead of incorporating the settings for Flash Player into your browser, Adobe provides a manager on its website. Tips Writer Bio

Updated February 10, 2017 Type a list of items you want to use for the drop-down list. For example, if you want users to only enter the words “apple,” “orange” or “pear,” type those items in separate rows in a single column of a worksheet. Click the “Developer” tab and then click the “Insert” command of the Controls panel. Excel will display a list of controls you can add to your workbook....

Click on the name of your blog in the Tumblr dashboard and select “Customize Appearance.” Choose “Edit HTML” to open the source code for your current Tumblr theme. Press “Ctrl-F” to open the search feature of your Internet browser and type “background:” (without quotes) in the search box. Press “Enter” to locate the code that adds the background image to your Tumblr page. Add the “background-size” CSS3 property to the code, after the line that specifies the location of the background image....

The iPhone is a feature-rich cell phone that allows you to perform tons of tasks. You can take pictures and videos, browse the Web, download music from iTunes and play all kinds of video games. One of the many customizable features of the iPhone is its Home screen wallpaper, which is the image you see behind your app icons on your Home screen. Changing the Home screen background is a straightforward process that only requires a few steps....

If your cell phone or home phone does not receive a dial tone and you cannot make or receive calls, it’s likely you are affected by a service outage. AT&T service outages occur for a variety of reasons, such as bad weather or a downed phone line. When your phone stops working, you probably will want to know whether an outage is causing it or if it’s just your phone having trouble....

MBPS (short for megabits per second) is a term often used to measure the speed of a high-speed Internet connection. You can check your Internet connection in MBPS by using any of the free Internet speed tests available. Internet speed tests will test the connection by downloading a small file (temporarily) to your computer and uploading it again. An Internet speed test will never be 100% accurate due to latency and other miscellaneous factors, which are out of your control, but it will give you a general idea of your connection speed....

All PCs store data to the hard drive and the random access memory (RAM). The computer loads active data into the RAM for faster data processing, and saves long-term data, like user files, to the hard drive. The more RAM a computer has, the faster it can perform. The more storage space a hard drive has, the more data it can store. To determine the hard drive’s specifications, use Windows 7’s built-in informational tools....

Check Before Call Click on any of the contacts on your list, and then click the “Call Quality Information” button; this is the icon with signal bars below your friend’s icon and information. Click the “Connection” tab, and then click “Test Now.” Skype tests your connection and gives you an estimate on its quality. Note that you can only do this test for contacts who are online. Check During Call You can check your connection at any point during a video or voice call by clicking the same icon within the call window....

Post GIF Reply Adding an image reply to a post you’re reblogging is the same as uploading an image to any post you make on your own. Scroll to the bottom of the text box and position your cursor to start a new reply. Click on the camera icon to insert a picture, select your GIF and then click “Reblog.” The only exception is when reblogging image posts; in this case, you need to upload the GIF to an image host, then copy the image’s URL into the box that appears when clicking the camera icon....