The Need for Wireless Speakers A common complaint against home audio systems has been the cables that interconnect the speakers to the audio receiver, tuner, cd player, or stereo units. As more and more channels are added to modern home audio equipment the problem of connecting the speakers to the audio sources has exacerbated. Running cables through the house walls is messy and time consuming. Cables running over the carpet are a tripping hazard. Running cables along the ceiling or walls are just an eyesore. Modern digital surround systems can Read More
How a Convection Oven Works
In a regular oven, a thin layer of air insulates food from the heat beneath it. This layer of air causes food to be cooked unevenly and slows cooking time down considerably. A convection oven is a type of oven that solves this problem by circulating the air within the chamber by using either one or two fans that are located below the heating element. Convection ovens cause food to be cooked quickly and thouroughly without being burnt and use less electricity than conventional ovens. This article will explain how Read More
Widgets
In the ever-increasing race to create a more user-friendly World Wide Web experience by expanding options for Internet users, the opposite outcome can happen by isolating many users with complex Internet functions, programs, and terminology. So it is nice to see that the Internet user experience is getting easier and less complicated in some ways. One of these ways is with the implementation and use of widgets. The term “widget” can refer to any icon or graphical interface element that is manipulated by the computer or Internet user to perform Read More
Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool
The Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool is a program designed to remove malicious software from your computer. Before you can understand what this tool does, however, you must first understand what malicious software is. In this article, we will go over what malicious software is, how Microsoft's tool allows you to remove it, the differences between MMSRT (Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool) and standard antivirus software, how to download and install MMSRT, how to check for malicious files and what you need to do if you find any, and how Read More
How to Add Square Roots
Just as you would add two numbers such as 2+3, you add two square roots in a similar fashion. The only difference between adding two square roots and adding two rational numbers (1,2,3…) is that you might not be able to simplify the answer down to a single number. Instead, you might be left with the most basic form, but still have a square root in there. When dealing with the addition of square roots, this is an entirely plausible and possible situation. How to Add Square Roots When you Read More
Configuring Proxy Server Arrays and Routes
Proxy Server Arrays Overview Proxy Server provides a feature called proxy arrays. A proxy array is a solution whereby one or multiple proxy servers operate as a single cache for client requests. Each Proxy Server server that belongs to the proxy array performs the following functions: Maintains membership information for the proxy array. This information provides input on which array members are available and which array members are unavailable. A client therefore has to only query one array member because each member of the proxy array maintains information on all Read More
I/O Device Error
A common error encountered by Microsoft Windows users when trying to read or write from a drive, disk, or portable media device is the I/O device error. When this error is generated, the transfer mode that the operating system is attempting to use for the operation may not be recognized. The I/O error may be experienced with various media storage devices such as: external hard drives, DVD or CDs, DVD or CD drives, SD cards, or USB sticks/drives. Common causes of the error include faulty hardware, a loose connection between Read More
How to Disable Windows Messenger
Windows Messenger is an instant messaging software that is automatically installed on all versions of the Windows Operating System. Windows Messenger allows users to communicate with friends via instant messages, text messages, and email, as well as via audio and video calls. Windows Messenger allows users to create a unique profile and is able to record instant messaging history for later review. Windows Messenger vs Windows Live Messenger Windows Messenger differs from Windows Live Messenger in several ways. While Windows Messenger is the default instant messaging software on the Windows Read More
How Do I Change my eBay Password?
eBay is the worlds largest auction site. eBay stores personal information about you. If your eBay password were to fall into the wrong hands, if could create significant difficulties for you. How to Change Your eBay Password Go to the eBay Change Password and Create Hint page. Enter your eBay User ID. Enter your password. Click the button. Enter your old password. Enter your new password. Re-enter your new password. Click the button.For more tips on using eBay, visit Buying and Selling on eBay.For more information on using eBay, visit Read More
How to Clear Print Jobs in Windows
Are you experiencing problems with your printing queue? Perhaps you’ve got a whole bunch of print jobs in the spooler (printing queue) and a single print job has gone bad, freezing the entire queue. Or maybe you just want to know, for future reference, how you can cancel any print job that you’ve started? How to Clear Print Jobs from within the Typical Printing Queue Interface Firstly, open up the Devices and Printers interface. This can be found in the Hardware and Sound section of the Control Panel. Right-click on Read More
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