The AVI video CODEC was created by the Microsoft Corporation and lets end-users create high quality video files on a container format. The file format can contain both video and audio content; however, it is not supported on all multimedia software programs or hardware devices. As a result, end-users commonly have the need arise to convert AVI to CD. Although AVI files can easily be burned to CD without converting the content, conversion is required in order to support playback on portable media players. Steps to Convert AVI to CD Read More

Managing BizTalk Servers and Server Groups A few BizTalk Server administrative tasks that you need to perform to manage BizTalk Server are summarized below. The BizTalk Server Administration console can be used to perform most of the BizTalk Server administrative tasks listed here. You have to be a member of the BizTalk Server Administrators group to perform BizTalk Server administrative tasks. The BizTalk Server administrative tasks are: You can use the BizTalk Server Administration console to add BizTalk server groups and remove BizTalk server groups. The BizTalk Server Administration console Read More

A wordlist is a text file containing a collection of words for use in a dictionary attack. Wordlist Usage A dictionary attack using a wordlist relies on the fact that most users choose weak passwords. Very common passwords include password, computer, work, and most of the popular female names. Common Dictionary Attacks Using A Wordlist The most common uses for wordlists are auditing windows passwords and Unix passwords. It is also possible to use a wordlist to recover passwords on documents and files, such as Zip passwords. In fact, a Read More

A hydraulic excavator (digger) is a large vehicle that is designed for excavation and demolition purposes. Hydraulic excavators consist of a chassis, boom, and bucket, and move via tracks or wheels. They range in size and function, an example of which is the similar but smaller “mini excavator.” All versions are generally designed for the same purposes. Hydraulic excavators weigh between 3,000 and 2 million pounds and their speed ranges between 19 HP and 4,500 HP. How Does A Hydraulic Excavator Work? Hydraulic excavators are entirely dependent on hydraulic systems. Read More

A WiFi antenna is a device that sends and or receives radio signals that computers and other electronic devices use to facilitate wireless communication with each other. While WiFi antennas have many uses, they are most commonly found in or on wireless routers. A wireless router is a device that creates a wireless computer network for all computers and devices within its range and requires a WiFi antenna to transfer data between a modem and other devices within the network. WiFi antennas come in many different shapes, sizes, and designs. Read More

In addition to its services as a cellular telephone carrier, Verizon produces a wide variety of products, such as wireless routers. Verizon routers can be used to wirelessly connect to the Internet via home broadband Internet access, Verizon broadcast towers, or through a Verizon USB based modem card. Verizon routers provide the same support as other types of routers and may be available in both cable and DSL versions. Verizon Router Default Passwords Like other types of routers, all Verizon routers include a control panel that allows the user to Read More

A laptop’s fan speed can influence the computer’s consistency and reliability. A laptop’s fan can be slowed down or sped up based on specific circumstances such as the amount of times the laptop is used. Slowing down the fan’s speed can be useful for reserving processes if the computer is not used often. On the other hand, if the computer is used very frequently, speeding up the fan can help keep the laptop cool.   It is important to find a balance regarding long term fan speed. Constantly adjusting fan Read More

Before you can use your Sony Walkman MP3 player, you have to set it up and get music onto the device. To do this, insert the installation disc into the computer. Follow the installation to the end so that your computer can recognize the device, but also so that the SonicStage software is installed–this is used to transfer songs onto the Walkman. Once you have installed the software, plug the USB cable into the computer and into the Walkman. If the software was installed correctly, the launcher will appear. To Read More

A circulator is a box-shaped ferrite device that has three or four ports and allows energy from one port to transfer to the next port in line. Circulators are usually used with radio signals but can also be used with microwaves, light, and other electromagnetic waves. This means that a radio signal that is being emitted from a transmitter in port one travels to an antenna in port two and then to a receiver in port three. Any residual energy in the receiver is eventually transferred back to port one. Read More

Error 734 is a Point-to-Point Protocol error, usually associated with workstation connectivity to a internet provider or wide area network connection. The exact error message is "Error 734: The PPP link control protocol was terminated.". Source of the problem Error 734 is usually produced due to an error in authentication. Generally the username or password you are using to authenticate for the connection to initiate is incorrect. Resolving the problem First and foremost, validate that the username and password you are using for the connection are correct. Most passwords are Read More