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In the Microsoft Windows XP operating system, the Windows Explorer which is a task-based file management system containing file search functionality, file type associations, web publishing, file browsing and various other features. There are various methods like keyboard shortcut, command line interface command and the Start Menu which can be used to display the Windows Explorer. The keyboard shortcut method makes it easy to view the Windows Explorer on computer systems without a mouse functionality....

Back-up cameras can help you see what you can’t from the driver’s seat–like your child’s skateboard or the garbage cans. To use a wireless backup camera with a Garmin GPS navigation system, though, it won’t be as simple as installing the camera in the back of the vehicle and turning it on. You’ll have to install an integration box from Garmin behind the car stereo, then run a cable from it to the camera in the back–usually by the license plate....

As a Suddenlink customer, you can block certain phone numbers from calling you. Selective call rejection is a feature that checks incoming calls against a “do not accept” list. If a call is placed from a number that is on the list, a recording informs the caller that calls are not being accepted from their number. You can add numbers to your “do not accept” list at any time. You do not even need to know the number to block calls from it....

Nuisance phone calls can be just that, a nuisance. Whether it be constant telemarketing companies phoning to try and sell you something, or if it is international calls doing surveys, you shouldn’t have to put up with it. Luckily, most phone providers offer a service by which you can block unwanted calls. If the calls you are receiving are threatening, then you may consider taking legal action as harassment is against the law....

A CD-ROM is a type of disc that is readable by computers but not writable. These CD-ROMs, once they contain data, can be inserted into computers from use of or viewing of their files, but they cannot be erased or added onto. However, it is possible to buy blank CD-ROMs to copy files to them. Once you have copied files and burned your CD-ROM, it can be read or accessed in any CD drive....

Digital video recorders are becoming as commonplace as VCRs and DVD players once were. Aside from digitally recording shows you want to watch at a later time, DVRs allow you to easily skip over the commercials, which can take up to 20 minutes away from an hour’s worth of recorded programming. Cable companies now offer DVRs as a service and equipment option, but if you prefer, you can purchase one instead of renting from the cable provider....

Updated February 10, 2017 Restart the computer containing the Asus M4A78T-E motherboard. Press the “Delete” key to enter BIOS when you see the message “Press DEL to enter Setup.” Use the left and right arrow keys on your keyboard to select the menu “Power” in the BIOS and then press “Enter.” Use the up and down arrow keys on your keyboard to select the option “Hardware Monitor” and press “Enter....

Finding the Right Theme The main way to change Yahoo Mail’s appearance is by setting a theme. To choose a new theme, go to your inbox and hover the mouse over the gear icon in the upper right corner, then click “Themes.” You’ll get a pop-up window showing several photographic themes, but if you prefer solid color ones you can find them by scrolling down to the bottom. Your new theme will not only change the background but also the appearance of buttons and icons....

Each time you place a CD in your disk drive, the default media player that is set on your PC will open and play your disc automatically. If you have more than one music application installed on your computer, one of the programs may have altered the default settings when you installed it on your PC. Whether you want to change the default settings back to Windows Media Player, or change it to an alternative player, such as iTunes, you can easily set a new default player by accessing the Control Panel....

Log in to your account and then select the gear icon from the menu in the top right. Choose your blog title from the list and then click the “Customize” button next to the Theme field. Click “Edit HTML” in the Customize pane and then press “Ctrl-F” to open Find. Type “{block:Title}” into the search bar and then press “Enter” until you locate code that resembles the following: {block:Title}{Title}{/block:Title} Surround the “{Title}” variable with the “” and “” tags, like so: {Title} Add in-line CSS to the tag to define the color of the post title: {Title} Replace “[hex]” with the hexadecimal color code for your preferred color, such as “#FFFFFF” for white....

Every website you visit leaves footprints on your computer’s hard drive. These “footprints” can be in the form of files or entries in the system’s registry. If you want to review the history of the websites that were visited by the computer’s Web browser, there are several places on your computer you can check. In some cases, you will need to install special software on your computer in order to read the browser history log recorded in a file....

Updated August 24, 2017 Tap the “Phone” icon at the bottom of your Home screen to open the Phone application. Tap “Recents” at the bottom of the screen. Tap “All” or “Missed’ at the top of the screen to see all the calls or just those that were not answered. Tap the icon to the right of the conversation to access additional information about the call. Scroll down through the screen to see what day and time the call was placed and what time it ended, as well as how long the call lasted....

The C++ programming language is useful for programming desktop applications and operating systems. C++ works well as a tool when speed and low-level hardware management is required. When receiving user input from a terminal application, the input command for C++ will halt when receiving an “EOF” signal. Using this, you can check whether or not a user clicks the key combination of “Ctrl” and “D.” using namespace std; int main(){ return 0; } int main(){ int x = 0; while (cin » x){ } return 0; } int main(){ int y = 0; while(cin » y ){ cout « y; } if (cin....

Cassette recorders work with tape heads to read the analog audio signal on the tape. Because tape is moving over the heads whenever the deck is in use, the build-up of dust and dirt over time can cause recording and playback problems with distorted or inaudible sound. Tape heads also need to be demagnetized periodically for similar reasons. Magnetized tape heads can devour a delicate cassette tape, dragging the tape into the machine where it becomes entangled on the rollers and other moving parts....

Updated September 01, 2017 Perform a hard reset on your secondary router if you’ve used it in another mode since installing DD-WRT. Run the hard reset by holding the reset button on the router for 30 seconds. Unplug the router while holding the button and wait another 30 seconds. Plug it back in while still holding the button and wait a final 30 seconds. Plug a computer into an Ethernet port on the secondary router and use a Web browser to visit the address “192....

You can pair your DVD player with your LCD monitor and bring the home theater experience to any space in your home or office, with or without a computer. Coaxial-enabled DVD players may even tempt you to complement your LCD monitor with home theater accessories, as the coaxial input will allow you to broadcast your cable service to your monitor. Tips Writer Bio

Smart Board is interactive software developed for business and education. It interacts with a white board, allowing you to move objects with the wave of a hand or write with an ink-less pencil on the board. The whiteboard uses touch detection. Setting up Smart Board on the Mac takes a few extra steps than it would on a Windows computer and may require an adapter.

Connecting your Mac to your VCR is a pretty painless procedure, as long as you have the right connections and cables. All you need to do is find the DVI port on your Mac, connect the Apple DVI-to-video adapter to the port and then connect an S-Video cable to your VCR. Writer Bio

The Logitech X-240 is a three-piece computer speaker system consisting of two stereo speakers, a powered subwoofer and a control center that doubles as an MP3 docking station. Independent volume and bass response knobs offer flexibility in setting sound levels to your personal preference, whether for web browsing, gaming or listening to music and enjoying movies. All speaker cables are attached to the speakers. The control center plugs into the “Line OUT” or headphone jack on a computer or laptop, which can be disconnected in seconds for portability....

Adobe’s image editing software Photoshop is available for download in a free trial version. The trial lasts 30 days, and you can convert it to a full version at any point by purchasing a full Photoshop license. The license comes with a unique serial number you can use immediately to deactivate the 30-day countdown and access the full, unrestricted version of Photoshop. Writer Bio