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How to Emulate Windows on Linux
Open-source may be the “in” thing for many computer users, but most people who are used to Microsoft Windows may still be tentative to use it, or do not have enough knowledge or skills to handle the different commands used in operating systems [...]
How to Password Protect a File
We all have secure computer files we want to protect from unwanted and unauthorized access. One of the lines of defense for securing files is a safe and secure password that you can use to protect personal files or specific directories on [...]
How to Send a Text Message from Email
Many people spend a lot of time in the office, and sometimes you may be so engrossed in work that you may not be able to send urgent text messages from your phone. Multitasking is essential in business; the good news is that [...]
How to Unlock a Keyboard
The average computer keyboard goes through a lot of strain and stress on any given day of working with it. Like any input device, the keyboard is a means by which the user interacts with the programs and objects displayed on the screen. [...]
How to Boot from USB
Thanks to open-source software and high-capacity USB disks and drives, it’s now possible to literally have an entire operating system on the tip of your thumb. A bootable USB disk gives you all the functionality of an entire operating system configured to your [...]
How to Use a Tablet
Most of us are used to manipulating and controlling computer programs and operating systems using a mouse and keyboard, but many specialized tasks and applications require a more unique way to interface. For architects, engineers, graphic artists, and many educational purposes, using a [...]
How to Make a Bootable USB
Thanks to developments in hardware and removable storage media, you can now make boot devices out of high-capacity USB thumb drives, flash drives, or even memory cards. A bootable USB makes it very convenient for people on the go to boot their preferred [...]
How to Change Screen Resolution
The resolution of your computer screen can affect the way you perceive images on your computer, and helps you accomplish tasks better and more efficiently. With high resolution images and more sophisticated programs, you can increase the resolution on most monitors to give [...]
How to Telnet to a Port
Most people are familiar with the Internet, but few people learn to use (or are familiar with) the bare-bones of the world’s most sophisticated and widely used communications infrastructure. While “Telnet” may sound ancient to some and perhaps even unknown to others, it [...]
How to Unblock Websites
If you search the web from your company’s office, school or public library, you have probably already realized that many of the most popular or slightly off color web sites have been blocked. Web sites that have been blocked can include Myspace.com, Youtube.com, [...]