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    March 2022

    16 March
    • BIOS ROM checksum error: solution, system halt

      Sometimes, after booting your PC, it will display a BIOS ROM checksum error, preventing your PC from starting. It may be due to some invalid or not accessible data segments. Here we will give you more details about what it is and how to fix it.

    • How to view data usage on Spectrum Mobile

      Tracking your data usage is essential if you're not on an unlimited plan, or if you wish to better understand your data consumption. In this article, you will find out how to check your data usage from your Spectrum Mobile account online or from the Spectrum's mobile app.

    15 March
    • How to change screen size in VLC

      Under VLC, it may happen when watching a video downloaded from the internet or recorded by a digital camera, mobile phone, or using any other device that the image doesn't fit the screen (black strips at each end). To eliminate these black strips, you can change the aspect ratio of your video. Here's how.

    • How to use the ruler in Paint.net?

      In this article, we will explain how to configure Paint.net to display the ruler while using paint and also how to change the measurement units. The procedure is detailed below.

    • Server settings: SMTP, IMAP, POP

      POP3 and SMTP are transmission protocols to retrieve your email provider's inbox and outbox. This tutorial will introduce you to the addresses of mail servers for leader internet service providers.

    • Open a .PS file: online, in Windows

      In desktop and electronic publishing PostScript (PS) is often used. PS is a programming language and is known as a page description language. This language has a file extension of .ps. Opening a .ps file is quite easy, and this tutorial will show you how to do so.

    • Sony Xperia: find my device, My Xperia

      Sony's my Xperia feature combines location systems and remote data wipe capabilities into one service that aims to protect user data in the event of loss or theft. This introductory article will run through the basic features of the application, and show you how to get started.

    • Dell Inspiron time of day: not set, clock stopped

      If when you turn on your Dell Inspiron, you see the message "Time of day clock stopped" and will not change screen, it is most likely a BIOS issue, or the battery attached to the motherboard is faulty. This article explain how you can fix the issue.

    • Mute all other sounds Xbox: chat mixer

      In this article you will learn how to adjust the sound balance between your games and voice chat on the Xbox One, which can be very useful when using the Kinect for in-game communication instead of a headset. The procedure is really easy and can be achieved through a couple of steps detailed below.

    • Increase VLC volume: more than 200, to 400

      VLC is a popular software media player that can play multimedia files of various formats. The volume control in VLC can be used to increase or decrease the volume. VLC allows users to increase the volume up to 400%. Once the video is launched, the mouse scroll button can be used to increase the volume up to 400%.

    • Intel Core 2 duo overclocking: guide, software

      Overclocking is referred to when the user can change the system parameters to custom values which makes the computer or some of its components work faster than what is specified by the manufacturers. The way Intel Core2Duo is designed leaves a huge potential for overclocking.

    14 March
    • How to refresh Xbox One: dashboard

      Sometimes the Xbox One Dashboard may become unresponsive, causing users to experience slowdowns, errors (missing app tiles), or crashes. Fortunately, there's a simple way to get your Xbox One running smoothly again. This tip will teach you how to refresh the Dashboard of your console without having to reboot your system.

    • Linux read file line by line: for loop

      This article will introduce the concept of playing a file line by line in Linux with the help of examples and best user tips. We'll walk you through some of the most common errors made when reading a file on the Linux platform, and show you examples of how the for loop and while loop outputs differ. We'll also provide you with some tips and examples on how to initiate a loop, and how to use the while loop output.

    • How to activate your O2 SIM card?

      O2 is one of the leading telecom brands in the U.K., providing mobile SIM card and broadband services. As a customer, it allows you to customize your monthly plan according to your needs. If you have recently subscribed to O2's Pay As You Go plan, you will need to activate your SIM card. Continue reading to find out how.