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    October 2022

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    • "Open with" option not showing Windows 7: how to fix

      The "Open With" function is a very useful option to have as a Windows user, especially when opening unknown files. If however, your "open with" function has gone missing on Windows 7, do not worry as we will show you how to restore this feature in the article below.

    • Disable Intel Graphics shortcut keys

      If your computer is equipped with an Intel graphics card, there are several actions that can be performed simply by pressing the appropriate key combination. These actions are referred to as hot keys and include actions such as rotating your screen (using the Ctrl + Alt + Arrow keys). Although this feature proves to be a time saver for many users, if you have no use for hotkeys, here is a quick way to disable it.

    • Safely Remove Hardware icon missing in Windows

      In Windows, the Safely Remove Hardware tray icon is visible by default. If you have accidentally hidden it, or wish to reverse a conscious decision to get rid of it, this walkthrough may help you to restore it.

    6 October
    • Everything about different WiFi modes of operation

      Wireless adapters, or network interface controllers (NICs for short), are network cards with the 802.11 standards that let a machine connect to a wireless network. A station is any device that has such a card. Access points, also known as AP or hotspots, can let nearby WiFi-equipped stations access a wired network to which the access point is directly connected. The 802.11 standard defines two operating modes: infrastructure mode and ad hoc mode.

    • Everything about different types of networks: LAN, WAN, etc.

      Different types of private networks are distinguished based on their sizes (in terms of the number of machines), data transfer speeds, and reach. Private networks are networks that belong to a single organization. There are usually three categories of such networks: LAN, or local area network; MAN, or metropolitan area network; and WAN, or wide area network. There are also two other types of networks: TANs and CANs.

    • HTML document layout

      HyperText Markup Language (HTML) is based on the SGML (Standard Generalized Markup Language) metalanguage and is the format of the World Wide Web documents. An HTML page is a simple file containing text formatted with HTML tags. A web page can be built from even the most basic text editors, such as Notepad++. There are also HTML editors which display tags, attributes, and their values in different colors to make them easier to read.

    • Introduction to Wi-Fi (802.11 or WiFi)

      The IEEE 802.11 specification (ISO/IEC 8802-11) is an international standard describing the characteristics of a wireless local area network (WLAN). The name Wi-Fi (which stands for Wireless Fidelity, sometimes incorrectly shortened to WiFi) corresponds to the name of the certification given by the Wi-Fi Alliance, formerly WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance). This group ensures compatibility between hardware devices that use the 802.11 standards. Read on to learn more.

    • How to fix GPU overheating: laptop, PC

      It can be very dangerous if your laptop or computer regularly faces the problem of overheating. This needs to be tackled immediately as it can compromise your safety. Some laptops and computers are more affected than others when powering on and off regularly. This article will explain how you can help stop your computer from overheating.

    • Disable Aero Windows 7

      Windows Aero is a design setting that gives your desktop windows a glass-like, or translucent look. When enabled, Aero creates a light-weight look and feel for your desktop, making your applications and windows easier to find and access. This article will explain how to turn Windows Aero on or off, depending on your preferences.

    5 October
    • Freebox "Router" mode

      It is possible to activate the "Router" mode (NAT) of the Freebox. The fFeebox will then act as a firewall and protect your computer against external itntrusion. It makes it easier to share the internet connection (if you have a hub or a switch on the Freebox V5). In this article we will show you how to configure "Router" mode of your Freebox.

    4 October