A CAB file is an archive format that compresses data. The CAB is a format native to Microsoft Windows-based operating systems and is used for Microsoft Windows software installation that includes device drivers, network components, and system files. Microsoft Installers such as AdvPack, Setup API, and Device Installer frequently install data from a CAB file. Downloading a CAB repair program fixes the corrupt CAB file stored on your hard drive....
The Direct TV access card allows your satellite provider to capture what it needs to bill you each month and also contains details about your service plan. You cannot get satellite TV service without an access card. If you have Direct TV and you can’t get any programs or shows to come up on the screen, it may be because your access card is not properly working. Access cards fail to work for a number of reasons–everything from faulty activation to improper installation....
Installing custom firmware on your PSP involves considerable risks, including the possibility of rendering your system useless. If you have custom firmware installed on your PSP, there is a chance that your unit may enter into a semi-bricked state in which it is unable to get out of the “Recovery Mode” screen. Luckily, there is a way to get your PSP out of this recovery screen and back to functioning normally in a few steps....
Adobe Reader stores data and settings in the Windows registry. Corruption of these registry entries results in Adobe Reader not working properly. Whether Reader doesn’t launch properly or PDF files can’t be viewed in your Web browser, a repair installation fixes the problem. You can fix Adobe Reader’s registry entries using Adobe Reader’s repair installer. If PDF files do not load in Reader because of file registry issues, you can fix the problems with Windows’ built-in file association tool....
The Samsung Galaxy S Captivate includes an Auto Reject feature that denies calls from selected numbers in the Auto Reject List. When you receive a call from a blocked number, a notice appears that you have blocked the number, but the phone won’t disturb you by ringing. Writer Bio
Your Facebook profile, like any Web page, has its own address, but the default URL doesn’t help you promote your Page. Facebook initially picks an unwieldy numerical URL for you when you joined the site. This address is hard to remember and is totally unconnected with your name. If you want to give someone a link to your profile, your should edit your profile so that its link uses a custom username....
Craigslist, the online classifieds website, reports that you can avoid 99 percent of all scam attempts by dealing with local buyers and sellers you can meet face to face. Do that by buying or selling to Internet users who live in your city or area. Craigslist does not contain listings for every city in the country. However, you can request that Craigslist add a city. You need is a Craigslist account and a Craigslist forum handle to make the request....
New Music Player Widget Open Hypster, Grooveshark, Billy Player or a similar site in a browser, and then create an account, if necessary (see Resources). Create and save a playlist containing at least one song on the selected platform. Note that if you select Billy Player, you must insert one or more URLs to your own hosted playlists or songs, as the site does not host music; however, both Hypster and Grooveshark host a wide selection of audio content....
Log in to your Dashboard, and then click the gear icon to go to Settings. Choose your blog from the left, and then click “Customize” next to Theme. In the left pane, click “Edit HTML.” Press “Ctrl-F,” type “{block:Date}” (without quotes) into the search field, and then press “Enter.” Highlight all of the text between and including the “{block:Date}” and “{/block:Date}” tags, and then press “Delete” on your keyboard. Click “Update Preview” to review your changes, and then click “Save” to remove the time stamp from your posts....
Remove Theme Credits Log in to the Tumblr website. Click on the “Customize” button on the right sidebar of your Tumblr Dashboard. Click the “Edit HTML” link to open the HTML code for your current theme. Locate the text you’d like to remove form your blog. For example, press “Ctrl-F” and then enter “Theme by” into the Search For field. Delete the surrounding code beginning with the opening <div tag and ending with the closing tag....
Microsoft Outlook provides bullet symbols, including a check-box symbol, to format your to-do list. These check boxes can appear at the beginning of each paragraph, or start a new list of items and procedures. Outlook bullet symbols include white rectangles and squares with black borders that stand out on the screen or in a printout. Each bulleted line or item will indent from the left margin. A printout becomes a checklist that you and your colleagues can tick as your team completes each task....
Ferrite cores are designed to block destructive analog radio frequency interference on signal cables and power cords. Given the penetration of digital, High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cabling with flat screen televisions, the need for ferrite beads on these cables is less than in the days of analog equipment. However, ferrite beads are useful on power cords, which can serve as antennas for RF intrusion. Adding a ferrite bead or two is an inexpensive yet effective tweak any flat panel owner can perform....
While older Samsung monitors needed a CD-specific driver to work properly on your PC, the new Samsung monitors that work on Windows Vista and Windows 7 no longer need them. Plug-and-play drivers allows you to plug in your new Samsung monitor and find the right driver for it over the Internet, making installing a monitor much easier. Writer Bio
A USB composite device is a single device that provides multiple functions, such as a combined keyboard and mouse device. These devices require a driver in order to work with Windows. A driver is already available within Windows, so oftentimes you can plug in the device to the USB port and install the Windows driver. However, some devices do not work with the Windows driver. In these cases, it is best to install the driver that is included with the device to act in place of the USB composite driver....
The Zune is a portable MP3 player released by Microsoft to compete with the iPod. The Zune can connect to your PC, where you can exchange movies and music between the two devices (if your particular Zune plays video). If, however, you’ve tried connecting your Zune to your PC, only to find out that your computer doesn’t recognize it, you’ll have to reinstall its driver. Upon completing this process, your computer should recognize your Zune, and all of its functions will be fully operational again....
The Logitech X-530 surround sound system includes five speakers that total 45.1 watts attached to a 25-watt subwoofer. The 5.1 system’s color-coordinated cables simplify the connections between the speakers, but the connection with your computer depends on the type of sound card you have. The X-530 speakers support sound cards with up to eight channels, but two-channel sound cards won’t transmit audio to the rear speakers Writer Bio
Realtek is a maker of wireless cards, but there is more to installing a wireless card than merely plugging the device into your computer. A driver file is also needed to identify the product to your computer and tell the computer the best method for interfacing with the hardware. Installing this device driver is a fairly straightforward process that can be done in minutes.
Microsoft has included a magnifier program to make computer use easier for those who have visual impairments. Normally, the magnifier will only load when it is selected from the Accessibility folder in the Windows Start menu. However, there are a number of ways it could start automatically. This article will help you remove Windows magnifier from any autostart list. Try these three methods, in this order, stopping if any one of them should work....
Connecting with friends and family around the world has become easier in the age of the Internet. Today, you can find people in Denmark even if you only know a little about them. Use the correct spelling of first and last names and the name of the town in which they live. With this information, there several resources at your disposal to help you get in touch. Writer Bio
Stop Syncing With an iCloud Account When you log out of iCloud from an iOS device or computer, your data is no longer synced with your desktop or mobile applications but remains in your online storage account. While the Sign Out button is prominently featured in the OS X and Windows desktop applications, you must sign out from an iOS device by permanently deleting your account from the Settings menu. To delete your account, tap “Settings,” choose “iCloud” and select “Delete Account....
