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A computer running Linux may only make a few drives (e.g., partitions on a hard disk or on a flash drive) available, among all drives recognized by the system. Unlike Windows, Linux does not keep independent folder hierarchies on separate drives designated by different letters. Linux integrates the files stored on separate drives into the same folder hierarchy. Users add a new drive by “mounting” it, that is, by designating a folder in the global hierarchy under which the contents of the new drive will be placed....

Moving emails out of Lotus Notes can be useful for a number of reasons. You may wish to save an email as a text file to aid with backups, to avoid purging or to include the email as an attachment in another email application. The Lotus Notes built-in export function allows you to export your emails quickly and easily. Writer Bio

Transferring photos from folders and applications such as iPhoto and Aperture on your iMac to your iPad allows you to enjoy your favorite memories via slideshows and share them with family and friends through multimedia messaging and email. Moving photos from your Mac to an iPad requires iTunes, the default media player used to manage media on Apple devices. As long as iTunes and the iPad use the same Apple ID account, transferring photos to your device is easy....

Polycom phones are typically speaker-based units used in offices for conference calls, but they also come with handsets. Different models come with a variety of features, including call waiting, caller ID, speakerphones and even wallpaper backgrounds. All come with a mute function that comes in handy when dealing with clients. If you want to quietly deliberate with your coworkers while finishing the big deal, you can keep your thoughts and words discreet....

The HP rp5700 is a business desktop computer designed for customers who want to replace their computers as infrequently as possible. The computer has a five-year life cycle, which means that a business purchasing it can expect HP to continue supporting it for several years. If you expect to use a fleet of HP rp5700 computers for several years, you will probably perform upgrades or repairs at some point. Whether you are replacing a part or installing a new one, the first step is to open the case of the HP rp5700....

A DEX file is a Dalvik Executable file, a code file for the Android operating system that can also be interpreted by the Dalvik virtual machine. Create DEX files manually as text files in a text editor, or automatically generate DEX files with Java code. Several DEX files combined and archived in a single APK package make up the final application package for the Android device. Create and open DEX files with the Google Android Software Developers Kit, or SDK, or with a text editor such as Notepad....

CD-R or CD-RW discs which have been formatted using Universal Disk Format (UDF) will require the use of specific software to open and view the contents of the disc. UDF was used with the Easy CD Creator program from Roxio. If a copy of this program is no longer available, an alternative will be needed to access the data contained on the disc. This will require installing a UDF reader program on your computer system....

Bluetooth wireless devices allow you to have more freedom in operating equipment since they are not attached by wires. The Bluetooth keyboard and mouse gives you more options on where you can use the computer. You can open the Bluetooth wireless devices yourself, saving you the time and money of calling out a computer repairman to do the work for you. Writer Bio

Text-based files that are stored on your Palm PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) are saved under the PDB file format. This format is not recognized by your Macintosh computer. If you want to open PDB files such as eBooks or text documents on your Mac, you must use third-party software that will allow you to convert your files from PDB format to another format, such as .txt or .doc. Alternatively, you can skip the conversion process and use a PDB reader....

Quickbooks is accounting software for businesses, while Microsoft Excel is spreadsheet software that can help you manage vast amounts of any kind of data and produce graphs. Each has its unique capabilities: if you want an audit trail, Quickbooks can suit your needs, while Excel can help you create dynamic, professional looking charts from raw data. If you want to import your Quickbooks data into Excel, then you must save the Quickbooks file in a specific format....

When you want a wireless connection in a large home or a building structure that has thick walls, you may want to piggyback a second router to the first to bounce the Internet signal farther within the building or home. The additional router extends the Internet signal where it weakens within the building, allowing you to connect to the Internet via any laptop or computer even in areas farthest from the router....

With Microsoft Publisher you can print a variety of publications. One such publication is a book. Publisher has tools that give you complete control over layout, style and more. You can choose to print a small number of copies at home. If you need a larger quantity, you can upload or email your file to a copy shop or commercial printing house to have copies printed out. Tips Writer Bio

Placing business callers on hold can be irritating for clients. To help alleviate the irritation and boredom of waiting, many offices play music to help entertain clients until they are able to speak with them. Purchasing a music-on-hold system from an electronics store or an online site is an prudent way to add music to your business’ hold line. The process is both easy and economical with most systems costing around $50 to $75....

SanDisk Secure Digital (SD) memory cards are used for many purposes. They have almost replaced traditional photographic film entirely. However, they can also be used for recording video or simply used as multipurpose additional memory. Not all SD cards are created equally. Some cards are optimized for quick burst or continual shooting; some have been optimized for video and others for both. In order to purchase a card that adequately fits your needs and intended purposes, you should understand the capabilities of the card....

Updated July 21, 2017 Place the mic into the mic stand and at a comfortable level for the performer. Connect the microphone’s cable into the computer’s “Line In” port. Note: This direct kind of connection will only work if you are using a dynamic microphone with a compatible 3.5 mm output cable. If you are using a condenser microphone, you will need to plug it into an audio interface, which provides external power to the microphone, then plug the audio interface into the computer....

When information is erased from a computer hard drive, it is not actually erased. Whether you are deleting a file from the recycle bin or formatting the drive, all of the information is still stored on the computer hard drive. Instead of being removed, what happens is that the information is no longer listed in the computer’s File Allocation Tables (FAT). This tells the computer that the space is available to be used for something else....

Your cell phone can be a useful tool for quickly taking snapshots of friends and family. If you’ve accidentally deleted an important photo, you don’t need to lose that memory forever, as it is a relatively simple process to recover lost data. When you delete a file from your phone’s memory it isn’t actually deleted. You can use a file recovery utility to scan through your phone’s memory and recover the lost image file....

The size of an MP3 file varies widely according to the song’s length and sound quality. Though larger files may have the highest quality sound, they also take up a lot of room on both your computer hard drive and any MP3 players you may be using. Use iTunes, Apple’s free music management program, to convert and reduce the MP3 file to a smaller size. Warnings Writer Bio

The “Mouse.drv” files are the drivers used to set up the mouse on a computer. Windows has mouse drivers on the system, so you typically don’t need external drivers to set up a mouse. However, you may need to reinstall these drivers if the files are accidentally deleted or corrupted. You uninstall and reinstall a mouse driver to replace the “Mouse.drv” file, which is accomplished in Device Manager. Writer Bio

Agent.exe is a file that is associated with one or all of three programs: Forte Agent Newsgroup Reader, InstallShield and Avira Internet Security. InstallShield is the most popular program that runs this file. InstallShield uses agent.exe to check for software updates through the Internet. If this file is causing problems for your computer, you can remove it. However, keep in mind that removal of this file could cause the program using the file to stop working....