The user can go to BIOS settings by pressing the access BIOS settings key when the laptop starts up. The access BIOS settings key is a single key or a combination of keys which need to be pressed to enter the BIOS menu. The BIOS access keys are different for every laptop manufacturer.
After reinstalling OS or driver error, the webcam of your Asus laptop's webcam displays the images upside down on your Asus laptop. To solve this issue, you must first identify the model of your webcam and install the correct driver.
Ctfmon.exe is a Microsoft Office process that works with the Windows operating system. This process activates the language bar and alternative user input. It is a non-essential system process that runs in the background, even after quitting all programs. This article will show you how to disable it.
Most larger computers and laptops come with a system recovery CD that you can use in the event that you need to repair your device. However, netbooks often don't have a CD/DVD drive and, therefore, can't be fixed with this type of disk. To make up for this deficit, you can use this trick to make a system repair USB key, which can be used on both netbooks without CD/DVD drives and PCs.
If your Windows PC does not boot, crashes, or you simply want to clean it up, you may be interested in restoring its factory settings. If you do not have the Windows CD/DVD to format, reinstall, and repair XP, Vista, Windows 7, or even Windows 8, this process may be slightly complicated. However, it is not impossible. Read on to find out how to carry out this process below.
If you still have some files remaining after uninstalling a program using Add / Remove Programs in XP, for example, the uninstalled the program still appear in your control panel. This trick can help you to remove these files.
The scanner is an external hardware electronic device, connected with cables to the PC enabling users to scan data files. When you buy a GenX scanner, an installation CD comes preloaded with the device drivers through the installation interface software.
The monitor is one of the most important components of a computer. Sometimes though it may produce a few issues: it may even start flickering or showing waves. If that's the case, don't panic, this problem can be fixed. Read on to find out what to do if your monitor is flickering or showing waves.
If you use a Dell Inspiron 1564 and would like to download webcam drivers for your PC model follow the short guide below.
Nowadays you can use an SSD as cache (64GB max) to boost the transfer rate of a normal hard disk (Sata II or Sata III). This feature can increase the performance of large capacity disks. We'll walk you through all the steps in this article.
This tutorial will teach you how to mount or unmount a CD or DVD in Ubuntu. This very simple method can be done through your terminal and only requires the use of a command line.
WiFi is a wireless network technology that uses a specific range of frequencies to limit the interference with other type of equipment and devices. In this article we provide the list of channels and frequencies of the ISM Band (2.4 GHz).
Windows Media Player is the world's most popular media playing program. It lets users participate in network sharing among other things. However, if it is not required, you can disable the Windows Media Player Network Sharing feature. We will show you how to do so in this article.
In this article we will show you how to create a desktop shortcut to activate the standby mode of Windows 7.
In Windows operating systems, users often come across a message saying 'Please Insert a Disk into Drive Error' when a pen drive is inserted into the computer. This error can occur because when a pen drive is inserted, it is automatically assigned a drive letter which sometimes conflicts with an existing network drive letter. We will show you the procedure below to rectify this problem.
You may need to handle very large numbers in the C language. An unsigned number of 32 bits cannot exceed a particular value. In order to handle larger integers, a separate data type for handling 64 bit integers can be used in the C programming language. This article will show you some examples of 64 bit integers in the C programming language.
Are you attempting to run the ipconfig command on your Windows computer, instead you are confronted with the following error message instead:"ipconfig" is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file. This article will show you how to resolve this issue.
Flipkart is India's leading e-commerce company, with millions of people using it to shop every day. Since so many people buy their products on the site, it follows that there is a large demand to return some of them. Flipkart is known for its favorable return policy. If you are a regular shopper on Flipkart, continue reading to learn more about the company's return and refund policy.
By default, Windows 7 automatically blocks users from installing unsigned drivers to the system. Although intended to be an added security feature, this setting makes devices or peripherals that you'd like to connect to your computer completely useless. In order to proceed with the installation of an unsigned driver, you must first disable a driver's signature verification. This article will teach you how.
Print Spooler is a service that manages your printing devices connected to the computer. It retrieves the location of the print driver, schedules printing etc. If you don't use a printer and don't plan on using one, you can turn off this function to gain more productivity and internal memory for your computer.
In the MS-Dos operating system, standard system commands are used to carry out various tasks like deleting specific files, changing the directory, listing contents of the specified directory, etc. In effect, they create a convenient user interface. In this article, we provide you with some basic MS-Dos commands to get you started.
Bandwidth limits the amount of connection that your PC can receive. By default, limits are set to regulate the Microsoft updates and it can intervene when you are, for example, gaming as there is an automatic update that comes up on your screen. However, you can disable the bandwidth limitations and be sure that nothing will interfere with your video games or heavy software. Read on to find out how to do it.
You will learn how to rename a partition in Ubuntu in this short guide.
The Config.sys is the main configuration file used by OS/2, MS-DOS and other operating systems. Config.sys commands loads programs into the memory and sets ups the memory management of the system. The command shell is executed after the config.sys has been processed. After the command shell is loaded, the autoexec.bat file is processed.
In this article you will learn how to create a shortcut to easily access your Bluetooth devices on Windows 8.1.
There are several ways to access the hidden administrator account. In this article we will show you how to both enable and disable the administrator account in Windows.
Nvidia gives you the opportunity to easily overclock your graphics cards. This feature is available for most of the recent mid-range and high-end NVIDIA graphic cards. This FAQ will walk you through the necessary steps.
Sometimes when you are trying to install a new program on your PC, you might encounter difficulties if your Windows Installer doesn't work properly. In this case, you will see the error "Windows Installer Has Stopped Working" on your screen. Don't worry, you can fix it. Read on to discover how.
Autocompletion is a great feature for programmers who work on various types of programming languages. Vim editor provides this feature under Windows or Linux. This tutorial is aimed at people running Vim on Linux. Autocomplete is a familiar function to these users, however it can sometimes suggest words that do not make sense in a context.
Users are allowed to display a particular file in reverse when they are using Linux based computer system. The command cat is used to display a file.
If you are seeing the error message at startup: Floppy Disk Fail (40) this means that there is a problem with your floppy drive. To solve this problem try the following steps.
Sometimes the Acer Aspire One ZG5 and other models like it, lose the Wi-Fi connection. The laptop disconnects from the internet without explanation and the wireless network icon tray icon disappears. In this article, we will take you through the steps to prevent this from happening in the future.
Some users have reported issues with their touchpad following their upgrade to Windows 10. This problem can happen for a variety of reasons, but fortunately there are some easy ways to troubleshoot your touchpad and get it running properly again.
Universal remote codes are used to operate the devices attached to them. These codes are unique to each hardware device and are listed in the manuals provided with the appliance. If you have misplaced your user manual, you may be able to find the remote code that you are looking for in this FAQ.
If you use a Windows operating system, you probably know that your files are safely preserved as a backup file on your computer. Sometimes though, they use too much storage space or maybe you don't even need them anymore. In this article, we explain to you how to delete Windows image backup file.
The hard disk is a hardware device that stores all the data on a computer. The data is stored in the form of files and directories in the hard disk. A hard disk drive has a logical structure that is compatible with the operating system installed. Read on for a full explanation of the logical structure of a hard disk.
In this article we will show a simple tip that will allow you to change the color theme of Wine in Linux.
Restarting the network interface using command lines in Linux is a straight-forward procedure. While the GUI (Graphical User Interface) for Linus network configuration is more graphical and visually appealing, it may actually make restarting the network interface much longer.
Sometimes, users may be unable to run executable files if there is a configuration error in the computer or a virus problem. In such cases, users will be unable to launch Windows programs.
With Ubuntu, like any operating system, obsolete or unnecessary files are not automatically destroyed. However it is possible to remove them and to save space using packages.
A computer may sometimes show error messages related to time and date options, or other errors, like "No operating system or new CPU is installed". These are indications that it is time to change the battery of the motherboard, or the CMOS.
Windows 10 touchscreen PCs, laptops, and tablets are everywhere. If it's your first time using a touchscreen device, you might have been asking yourself how to right-click or double-click without a mouse.
Disclaimer: As of October 30, 2015, the Windows 8 and 8.1 Pro Pack (which upgraded Windows 8 Home or 8.1 Home to Windows 8 Pro or 8.1 Pro, with Media Center) and Media Pack (which added Media Center to Windows 8 Pro or 8.1 Pro) are no longer available for purchase from Microsoft. Previously purchased feature pack licenses will still work, and valid feature packs may still be available for purchase from third-party retailers.
It is important to recover your lost password on the Oracle database, as not having it would hamper your productivity and block your access to the database, resulting in security issues.
The taskbar in Windows 7 is there to serve the functional purpose of allowing you to access the various applications available on your computer. However, for those who care about the aesthetics of their device, it also serves a decorative purpose. Because Microsoft allows you to change the color of the taskbar, you can customize it to your liking.
Connecting two computers using a crossover ethernet cable is the safest and easiest way of transferring files, pictures, videos, and music. This data transfer creates a network for sharing data, and using two electronic resources, thus avoiding having a separate networking facility for each computer. This tutorial will explain how to link two computers using an ethernet cable.
The Fn key in Acer computers can be used with the up-down and left-right arrows keys for various functions including increasing or decreasing the brightness of the screen, changing the volume of the speakers or office software shortcuts. If you find that only certain Fn key combinations work but not all, the issue may be due to a corrupted configuration. We will show you how to fix this configuration problem below.
By default, HTML hyperlinks are underlined. However, if you wish to deactivate this feature and display your hyperlinks as non-underlined text, you can do so using the CSS. This article will walk you through the necessary steps.
To change a password in Linux through a Bash script, he two scripts that are most important are 'Create Users' and 'Change Passwords Shell' scripts, for the system admin which regularly uses the mail servers, as there might be multiple functionalities associated with the admin job.
Ubuntu is one of the most customizable operating systems available. In order to begin to understand the various complexities of the system, you need to become familiar with the most basic commands at your disposal. In this tutorial, we will introduce you to some of the everyday commands used on the operating system. These commands will help you as you interact with the Linux interface and try understand how to use its flexible operating system.
Open ports in any system are meant to accept network packets that can compromise the security of the computer to a great extent. For security issues, ports that are unused are generally closed by a firewall.
The Orca Screen Reader on Ubuntu is a handy tool that uses various combinations of speech synthesis and braille to help the visually impaired read content on their screens. When enabled, the feature provides access to the system's graphical desktop through speech and refreshable braille. This step-by-step guide will walk you through how to enable or disable the Orca Screen Reader feature of Ubuntu.
You might have wondered if it is possible to replace the Windows default startup song with another song. In this article we will show you how to do so.
This article will show you how to install a printer on Debian, avoiding common problems and ensuring a smooth and straightforward operation.
SQL Servers allow the import or export of database diagrams to another database. All the information related to a database is stored in the dtproperties table. Therefore, to import or export a database, the dtproperties table will have to be imported or exported too. Configuration is done automatically in the source database but has to be done manually in the destination database. Read on to find out how to perform this task.
PC power supply cables contain vital connectors for your computer. There are many connectors, and identifying them can be difficult, especially for a novice. Here is a quick guide that will help you to identify the different types of connectors of your PC's power supply.
The unavailable RPC Server error means that a printer is not available to the computer. The unavailable printer issue could be a software issue and it can be fixed in a straight-forward manner. However before changing settings of services in the software, you should check the hardware. In this article we will take you through each of these steps.
Luckily, it's possible to update the wallpaper without distorting the image. In this article we explain where you can find photos in 4K or Ultra HD, and then we look at how to configure them to fit your desktop.
One of the most common problems that arises when attempting to clean out your system is a file's unwillingness to be deleted. This can be caused by a number of factors, including file or folder restrictions, system incompatibility, a computer virus, or third-party access to the file on a shared computer. If you are struggling to permanently delete a file on your computer, here are a few things to look out for.
Occasionally, you may find that your USB drive, SD card, or hard disk cannot be formatted because it is corrupt. When this is the case, you will receive an error message reading, "Windows could not complete the format". Although inconvenient, this issue is not impossible to remedy. This can be done easily with a tool, called DiskPart.
It is sometimes useful to know the network commands to analyze or configure your TCP/IP networks. Here is the list of commands that can be used in the command prompt.
If you are having problems with hearing sound in your Acer Aspire 4920 laptop (this fix should work for other Acer Aspire devices), follow the steps below.
Spectrum Mobile offers customers free access to a network of WiFi hotspots. This is a great bonus that allows you to cut back on your data usage in your plan. Auto-connect to these WiFi hotspots is pre-set on Android Spectrum mobile devices. However, other devices must access the WiFi hotspots using the Spectrum Mobile app and in this article, we'll explain exactly how to do this.
There exist many types of operating systems and each has specific front end and back end programs with varying compatible troubleshooting features similar to Linux. Most people may not be aware of Daemon Log, but it's actually quite helpful when using any operating system.
What if you consume your 4G Internet data two or three weeks before the monthly billing date? Here is an easy way to activate a booster pack on your phone number if you are using Vodafone India.