Computer technology

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Removing unused and unnecessary files from the hard drive allows you to free up some free space and increase the speed of working with the hard drive. It is recommended to use additional utilities to clean local disks. It is necessary - Duplicate Finder

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Many of us have a need to correspond or call back on personal or business issues via the Internet. What messenger to install for these purposes? In my opinion, today most people use Skype or Viber. But in order not to install all the software in a row, let's think about which one to choose

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Do you remember exactly that you created a folder, saved files to it, moved the folder to the local drive of your computer and thought: "I will definitely not lose it here." And … we have safely forgotten which directory it was moved to

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There are situations when the user accidentally deletes the necessary files from the computer. What to do in cases when these files are very necessary, for example, for work or study? Of course, it's a shame when a term paper is mistakenly deleted, especially before the day of its defense

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Each computer has its own internal ip address when accessing the Internet or connecting to a local network. If you cannot get to any site, then all the debt is in the ban, which is included precisely by ip. To avoid this problem or hide your real ID, learn how to change the ip address of a computer

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The choice of software today is really great. The user is offered both paid software and free software. For many paid programs, their free counterparts are available, often not inferior in quality and functionality. The main thing is to find the right ones

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Very often, files that we urgently need disappear somewhere. We get scared and think that there is no way to find them. But in reality, finding the file is much easier than it sounds. Instructions Step 1 Search for a file by name

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There are situations when a user accidentally deletes any necessary files or folders from his personal computer. In such cases, the Windows operating system provides a system for temporarily saving files and folders deleted by the user. It is necessary Basic personal computer skills

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Find and recover an unsaved Microsoft Office 2010 document (or view a previous version) is possible thanks to the autosave function of the file at specified intervals. This applies to all documents created in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint

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Often users need to take a screenshot on a computer in order to save its image for their own needs, or send it to another person. You can take a screenshot both using the built-in capabilities and using additional programs. Instructions Step 1 To make a screen, press the PrtSc SysRq key on the keyboard

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If you need to take a screenshot of the screen on your computer, you should choose the fastest and most convenient way to achieve your goal. There are many ways to get a so-called screen, and it's up to you which one to use. It is enough just once to understand this procedure in order to successfully perform it later

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Stationary computers, unlike laptops and their "little brothers" - netbooks, differ not only in the size of their cases, but also in the level of noise that comes from internal devices. Any configuration of the system unit has the most noisy components - a cooler (fan) and a hard drive

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In order to share with friends or colleagues what is happening on your computer screen, or contact technical support for an explanation of the problem, or simply capture another victory in your favorite computer game, users often take a so-called screenshot

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A screenshot - a screenshot - is most often taken to show it to someone else. This is sometimes necessary in cases where the addressee does not see what is happening on the screen of this computer. Working with screenshots usually consists of two stages

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Today the Internet has developed to the point where it is difficult to imagine it without videos. Everyone loves to watch funny videos, which is why they are so popular. Many even manage to make money on video blogging. But why would you need it, you need to start from scratch

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Many users face the need to take a screenshot (a snapshot of the screen) from time to time. It is worth noting that many immediately start looking for various specific programs that are designed to create screenshots. But is there such an urgent need for this?

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Sometimes it becomes necessary to save an image of a page on the Internet exactly in the form in which it existed on the screen of your monitor. This need may arise, for example, to prove that material was posted on this site that was subsequently removed, as is often the case with comments on blog entries and publications

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Instructions Step 1 Android 2.1 to 3.1 Install any screenshot software like Screenshot Ultimate. Step 2 Android 3.2 and later Hold down the "Recent programs" button for a few seconds. If it doesn't work, then install any screenshot software, for example Screenshot Ultimate

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You can take screenshots of your HTC smartphone without installing additional applications through the system functions. You may need to take a screenshot if you want to show some kind of notification on the screen or share information about an application or a song that is currently playing on your device

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Often, personal computer users need to take a photo of what is displayed on the screen, take a screenshot or screen. What is a screenshot? A screenshot is a screenshot. The word itself has foreign roots and appeared in our language from the English screenshot

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If you have a need to change the scale of displayed objects on the desktop, you can do this using the appropriate interface of the operating system. It is necessary A computer Instructions Step 1 Screen resolution is responsible for the legibility of displaying objects on the desktop

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The best antivirus is the one that perfectly copes with the tasks and meets all the requirements of the user. Since each anti-virus package has its own pros and cons, you must choose carefully, guided not only by cost, but also by technical characteristics

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Mice, like any other device, tend to break. However, malfunctions in the operation of devices do not always mean that they need to be replaced. Also, sometimes the system settings are changed by certain programs, sometimes the wrong mouse connection or damage to the driver files by viruses is to blame

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VLC is a popular multimedia player. It allows you to play not only video files on your computer, but also to receive streaming video and audio broadcasts. You can customize the program for the most efficient use using the settings available in the menu

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The HDMI interface is currently provided by almost all devices that support video playback in HD resolution. There are several ways to lengthen it. It is necessary - extension cable. Instructions Step 1 Purchase an additional HDMI cable of the correct length from radio stores

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If for work or just for memory you need to copy not only text, but also a picture from a web page, then you will not be able to get by with the means of a browser alone. To do this, you will also have to use a text editor. It is necessary Browser and text editor Microsoft Word Instructions Step 1 To use the simplest method, you only need a browser and a text editor

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To make it comfortable for you to work at the computer, you can adjust the sounds, color gamut, screen resolution - edit any little thing according to your taste. Instructions Step 1 It doesn't take much time to figure out the simple computer settings

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If the image on the monitor seems fuzzy, the text is poorly read, blurry photos, then a more detailed adjustment of its clarity is required. This does not take much time. But then again you can enjoy a high-quality image. In addition, if the sharpness on the monitor is well adjusted, the eyes get less tired when reading text

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A personal computer practically does not require any maintenance, however, there is a minimum of necessary operations that in no case should be overlooked. All the necessary actions can be done by any user independently, without the help of a professional

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A large number of problems associated with the operation of a personal computer can be solved without the help of specialists. Before you start fixing errors, you need to diagnose your computer and operating system. It is necessary - Dr

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Think a few times before calling a computer technician to your home. Perhaps you yourself are able to make some of the most common manipulations, as a result of which your computer will work as before. So, your computer started to work somehow wrong

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In order for the computer to work without failures and the performance was at a high level, you need to be careful when assembling the "stuffing" of the system unit. If you decide to take on this business, it is better to check several times what and where you are connecting, because there are no cheap parts inside the system unit

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Hard disk, also known as hard drive and HDD, is designed for long-term storage of information. The capacity of modern disks reaches hundreds of gigabytes, they can accommodate a very large amount of data. Therefore, a disk breakdown becomes a very unpleasant surprise for the user

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Torrent is a file sharing system that works according to the following principle. Users who have already downloaded the file begin distribution, and subsequent downloads of files are carried out from their computers. In this case, the file is divided into parts ("

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When entering text from the keyboard, many users are faced with the need to change the language, for example, to display brand names. There are three ways in which you can switch the input language. It is necessary Personal Computer

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Keyboard input can be done in several languages. Russian users are more accustomed to using a keyboard with Cyrillic and Latin letters. Switching from one language to another occurs at the user's command or automatically. There are several ways to switch the keyboard to English

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The virtual keyboard is analogous to a regular one. It appears on the monitor screen, text input is carried out using the mouse. There are several steps you need to take to enable the virtual keyboard. Instructions Step 1 The Windows operating system provides an on-screen keyboard for people with disabilities

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To open the main Windows OS menu located on the "Start" button, just hover the mouse cursor over it and click the left button. However, sometimes, as a result of careless user actions or a failure in the system, this button simply disappears from the desktop

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Browser is an application with which a user can surf the Internet. Regardless of which browser is installed on a particular computer, it has a menu that allows you to perform various actions, change the settings and appearance of the program window

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The Windows main menu is used to access most of the utilities and applications installed on the operating system. It contains commands for shutting down, and in recent versions, and a window for entering a search query. The appearance of this Windows GUI element can change, but the way you access it remains the same, regardless of the appearance and the version of the system you are using

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In this tutorial, I'll show you how to create a Batman logo using simple objects in Illustrator. It is necessary Adobe Illustrator CS5 or higher Proficiency level: Intermediate Time to complete: 30 minutes Instructions Step 1 Use the Ellipse Tool (L) to draw a basic orange oval

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Using the "Run" command, the user can launch any application, open a folder or file, connect to a site on the Internet, and access the contents of a computer. There are several ways to invoke this command. Instructions Step 1 If you are used to opening items and invoking commands from the keyboard, use the Windows (flag) and Latin [R] keys combination

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In the Microsoft Windows operating system, the “Desktop” is organized in such a way that the user can quickly and comfortably call various applications, obtain the necessary information, and access computer resources. The "taskbar"

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When buying a laptop, be sure to ask the seller if this laptop has been launched before. If it did not start, then the first turning on of the laptop should be done in a special way. Instructions Step 1 When buying a laptop, check with the retailer whether the preinstalled operating system comes with the laptop or not

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Disconnecting the laptop when closing the lid becomes inconvenient if you need to charge the equipment from the USB port. To prevent this from happening, you need to set the correct parameters for the computer. Instructions Step 1 Find the laptop battery charging icon in the lower right corner of the screen

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A user who has never dealt with a laptop may experience certain difficulties at the beginning of working with it. So that the first activation of the purchased device does not cause difficulties, you should remember the basic sequence of actions

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A wide range of various video equipment is presented on the domestic market. The modern dvd player is popular mainly with the younger generation. If you are a music lover, then you can easily watch your favorite clips and videos using a CD-ROM or fm receiver, which almost all dvd players are equipped with

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A rechargeable battery is a rather vulnerable element of a mobile computer. To prolong the battery life, it is recommended to avoid using this device unless absolutely necessary. Instructions Step 1 If you are using your laptop at home regularly, remove the battery

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One of the main characteristics of a laptop is its battery life. To extend it, you need to correctly set up an energy plan. Then an idle laptop will quickly fall asleep and turn on only at the command of the owner. Instructions Step 1 For many laptop owners, battery life is one of the main factors

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Screenshot (from the English screen shot - a screen shot) is usually called an image on the screen, which was captured at a certain moment using the keyboard or software. Taking a screenshot is only half the battle, because you still need to find it

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A screenshot, or screenshot, is an image on a monitor taken by a computer and displayed to the user on the screen. Usually a screenshot is taken by the operating system at the command of the user. Digital technologies are ingrained in our lives forever

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You can take a screenshot by pressing a special key on the keyboard, but this is only one of the stages of this operation. That is why users quite often cannot subsequently find a screenshot on a computer. Instructions Step 1 To take a screenshot and later find it on the computer, press the Print Screen (PrtSc) key on the keyboard at the right time

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Hidden files and hidden folders under standard settings of the Windows operating system are not displayed on hard drives and connected storage media. In order to access them, you need to make them visible. What are hidden files and folders for?

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In today's Internet, total interaction reigns - you have to try very hard to find at least some site that does not offer the visitor to do something and immediately get a response from the site. However, often we are not even offered to fill in or press anything - the page itself reacts to the movement of the cursor and, at times, you walk through the pages like through a minefield

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Very often, when sending photos by email or uploading them to social networks, you need to reduce the weight of the photo for fast loading. But how can you reduce the weight of a photo without losing image quality? Everything is very simple

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Very often on the network you have to read in response to the question of how to take a screenshot, advice "download the program" this or that. However, the computer already has everything that is needed for this purpose, even a separate button on the keyboard

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Printing a test page allows you to check all the basic settings of the printer, see the accuracy of printing colors. The test page shows how the printer is configured correctly and whether the default print settings are appropriate for the user

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Sometimes, in the process of working on a computer, you need to take a screenshot - a photo of what is currently on the monitor screen. This function allows you to take a photo if you have a problem with the programs and you need to send a photo of the problem moment to the technical support center

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The spreadsheet editor Microsoft Office Excel is a good choice for graphical presentation of data from tables in the form of charts. Including there is also a pie chart with a lot of customizable parameters. It is necessary Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Spreadsheet Editor Instructions Step 1 Highlight the data to display in a pie chart

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It is often necessary to take a screenshot of your computer screen. To solve this problem, there are quite a few free software tools for OS Windows, an overview of which is given in this article. Instructions Step 1 Prt Scr button on your computer Prt sc - from English

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The built-in speakers in laptops tend to have poor audio quality. To improve the sound on your laptop, you can purchase more powerful external speakers. However, this makes the laptop less mobile. Therefore, the option of purchasing external speakers is not considered

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Many users who want to increase the performance of their computer try to increase the clock speed of the processor, in other words, to overclock it. The most reliable way to overclock is to perform it even before the operating system boots, from under the BIOS

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Internet users sometimes need to take a picture of a computer screen. There is such an opportunity, and the resulting snapshot is called a screenshot (from the English "screenshot"). A screenshot is a snapshot taken from a computer screen or part of it as the user sees it at the moment

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A prerequisite for displaying Windows 7 gadgets is the presence of at least one browser in the system. The preinstalled gadgets require Internet Explorer to work. The inclusion of this novelty of the Windows 7 operating system does not require special computer knowledge

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Adding gadgets to the desktop of the Windows 7 operating system can be done by the user without the use of special computer skills and the use of third-party programs. It is necessary - Windows 7. Instructions Step 1 Right-click anywhere on the desktop to open the context menu and select the "

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When you buy a new computer or laptop with a pre-installed Windows operating system, a large round clock is displayed on the right side of the desktop. It is a very handy and practical sidebar gadget. It allows you to keep track of time without interrupting your main work

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A laptop is one of the main assistants of a modern business person. It is indispensable for work and study, and also allows you to spend time on the road. Regardless of the conditions under which you have to use a laptop, you must strictly follow the rules for its operation

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Despite the fact that the laptop was created with the goal of being a constant companion of a business person, certain precautions must be taken when transporting it so that it continues to serve its owner faithfully. Instructions Step 1 Get a dedicated bag or backpack to carry your laptop

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Many Chinese counterfeit mobile phones are packed with interesting features. One of them is magic voice. This feature allows you to change your voice while talking to another subscriber. It is necessary - phone with magic voice function

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Today, a large number of applications use sound notification of events that occur. Following the programs, this function was taken over by social networks, built-in Internet messengers also use this technology. It is necessary Editing the settings of programs and services that use sound notifications

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It is very important to properly disconnect external hard drives. An incorrect shutdown may not have any consequences, but it is much more likely that some data will be lost. And if important files become damaged, the disk may need to be formatted

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Recently, in the assortment of computer products, you can find various media: optical disks, flash drives, memory cards and external hard drives. The latter, although not as tiny as memory cards or flash drives, are the most profitable acquisition in terms of price / volume ratio

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The words "because", "because", "due to", "in connection with" refer to different parts of speech (conjunctions and prepositions), but serve the same purpose - to start a subordinate sentence, which sets out the reason for the action of the main sentence

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Some modern monitors have a handy innovation - a built-in webcam. However, the inclusion of this addition is not always thought out by the manufacturer to the smallest detail. Therefore, many buyers of such combined devices have difficulty connecting and using the camera

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For some PC users, camcorders just gather dust on the shelves. Well, in the best case, they can remember the presence of a video camera before some significant event, and then again this device is removed for a long time. It is not difficult to find an application for it:

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After installing Windows XP on your computer, the system periodically reminds you that the software needs to be activated, because after 30 days it will be unavailable for use. If you do not have a license key, try changing the activation entry in the Windows Registry Editor

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It is often not so easy to find out the model of this or that laptop, because documents, packaging, sales receipts are lost. However, there are other ways to find out the exact model name of your device. Instructions Step 1 Find the packaging from your Asus laptop and pay attention to the product labeling

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Capturing video with a webcam is easy enough, you just need to find the right software to perform this function. Their main differences in functionality - many simply allow recording, some can set a timer, limit the file size, adjust the video quality

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Many people use Skype to communicate with friends and family. When chatting, the photo or picture you uploaded is visible to your interlocutors in the upper left corner of the dialog box. It is necessary Skype program Instructions Step 1 Sign in to Skype

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Skype, thanks to its broad capabilities, quickly gained immense popularity among Internet users. After all, this client not only allows you to exchange text messages, but also watch photos, make voice and video calls. In general, Skype is a fairly simple program, but it has so many functions that it is not easy to deal with them the first time

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The first time a webcam was connected to a computer was in England, back in 1991. The webcam served only for one purpose - so that the scientists of the Cambridge Institute could observe the public coffee maker and once again did not run up the stairs of the floors with a coffee pot

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Public performances are especially impressive when accompanied by demo material in the form of a presentation. There are several ways to start viewing a presentation. Changing slides can be controlled by the presenter or another user, and also occur automatically

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There is always a lot of pre-installed software junk on a new laptop. All these programs slow down your computer, take up space, and in a month or two they will also ask for money. How can you determine which of these programs are useful to you, and which can be safely removed?

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Many people have long become accustomed not only to free phone calls over the Internet around the globe, but also to video calls and even video conferencing, which allow them to fully communicate with colleagues and friends around the world without getting out of their favorite chair

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In recent versions of Windows, developers are increasingly blurring the line between smartphones, tablets and laptops. One of those common points is the camera. In this article, we'll take a look at how to turn on the camera on a Windows 8.1 laptop and how it can help you

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Keyboard layout is a method of entering text from the keyboard in one language or another, in one variation or another. Layout change is carried out by switching the language bar in the desktop panel. The language is also installed through the language panel settings

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A screenshot - a screenshot - is most often taken to show to someone else. However, the snapshot taken using the Print Screen key contains a lot of unnecessary things. It is advisable to remove unnecessary areas from the screenshot, especially when the weight of the image file is important or some private information gets on the image

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The situation when a user forgets the password for a website or a program working with the Internet is quite common. In the event that a forgotten password is visible in the input field in the form of asterisks or dots, you can try to recover it using special programs

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Many users often face the problem of switching the keyboard layout used. In this situation, it is recommended to use special programs for automatic translation of written texts. Instructions Step 1 In order to translate the written text from the Russian layout into English or another, use the Punto Switcher program or its analogues

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Sometimes, during Windows updates, the operating system asks to insert a disc that the owner of the computer does not have. And for users of the tariffed Internet, updates of the operating system bring some costs. Instructions Step 1 Microsoft Windows updates are disabled in different ways depending on the version of the operating system, but all of these methods are similar

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A photo from a monitor is called a screenshot. Screenshots are very useful if you use them as illustrations for instructions, or if the content captured in the screenshot was later deleted. You can take a photo from the monitor using both standard operating system tools and third-party software

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If you need an electronic copy of a printed document, the scanner is an indispensable assistant. However, it is often required to have a scanned document not only in graphic format, but also in text format. It is necessary FineReader or similar program Instructions Step 1 To translate a scanned document into Word, you need to recognize the text on it

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PDF is a universal document format that can be read by any computer with Adobe Actobat Reader installed. At the same time, this format limits the ability to edit the document. In order to translate a pdf file into Russian, you need to do a few simple steps

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You can compare the contents of two files in different ways. There are a number of modern software tools for this. When choosing them, you need to rely on the format and type of the files being examined. It is necessary - source and compared files

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Although Photoshop is primarily intended for processing bitmaps, it has many features for creating and manipulating small pieces of text. You can create a caption or heading, include a text block in the image, apply various effects and deformations to the text, and change the style of the caption or edit its content

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The pdf format allows you to save uploaded documents, books, abstracts to your computer in their original form. They are opened using a special program Adobe Reader. There are several ways to extract text from pdf. It is necessary - text in pdf format

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When working with documents, it is often necessary to translate into a printed sheet in the format of a MS Word document for subsequent editing and increasing ease of use. To do this, after scanning the text, you need to recognize it. There are many recognition programs

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Fingerboard is a fairly new entertainment and hobby, which, despite its exoticism and novelty, has already found hundreds of thousands of fans around the world. Many people are interested in a miniature finger skateboard and tricks that can be performed with it, but not everyone knows where to get this expensive toy, and many simply cannot afford it

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Video communication over the Internet allows us to see people who are thousands of kilometers away from us. This type of communication is becoming more widespread, and more and more people are thinking about what equipment is needed for this, how much it will cost and where it can be purchased

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As you know, the principle of operation of liquid crystal (LCD) monitors is based on the passage of light through matrix filters. Thus, the image is formed. The most common LCD monitor failure is the failure of the backlight. How can I check it?