Computers

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In order for the devices of a personal computer not to fail ahead of time, it must be properly operated and maintained. Taking proper care of your PC will also keep it stable and maintain the performance of this hardware. Necessary - SpeedFan program

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As we all know, a computer has several modes of operation: sleep mode, hibernation mode, and hybrid sleep mode. What do these regimes mean? Sleep mode In Sleep mode, the computer operates at extremely low voltage. This mode of operation of the computer allows it to very quickly restore work and go into a normal mode of energy consumption

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Working at a computer, you need to think not only about work, but also about your own comfort, health and safety. After all, a long sedentary work in front of him is a test not only for the back, but also for the eyes. Therefore, the correct placement of the screen, keyboard and mouse, as well as the choice of table and chair are very important

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The failure of each device in the computer may be accompanied by corresponding problems during startup and operation. If you want to fix your computer yourself or just find out the reason for the malfunction, you must carefully check all the connections and watch it start up

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During installation, some programs tend not to ask the user whether they need to start when the computer boots. And sometimes users themselves forget to uncheck this question. One way or another, you somehow need to remove some programs from startup

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There are several ways to increase your download speed on the Internet. In order to achieve the fastest possible download of files, you need to follow some technical recommendations. Instructions Step 1 First of all, it should be borne in mind that a program called a la "

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A professional computer master is currently required by companies with a large fleet of computer equipment, as well as private clients. This specialist is able to quickly establish the operation of equipment and prevent its failure. Instructions Step 1 Try to find a computer technician or even an entire company with a staff of technicians using internet search engines

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Some people prefer to purchase a desktop computer without a preinstalled operating system. This method allows you to save a couple of thousand rubles when buying. Necessary Disk WIndows 7. Instructions Step 1 In this example, we will consider a situation when you purchased a computer without a preinstalled operating system

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To assemble a stationary computer yourself, you need to know a few nuances. This is necessary for the correct selection of a set of devices that are connected into a single whole. Necessary - crosshead screwdriver; - thermal grease

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Today, a personal computer can be found in almost every home, but despite this, few people understand how the system unit works. Not everyone will be able to answer fairly simple questions: what is under the cover of the case or how everything is connected and what is it for

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Now in many large stores computers are sold already assembled, and nothing can be changed in their configuration. But if you want a unique package that is right for you, then you need to: firstly, find a store where you can buy a computer in parts, and secondly, at least roughly navigate the computer components

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How to protect your hard drive from data loss? This is not an idle question, considering that all information created by the owner is stored on the computer's hard drive. The loss of this data will be significant, since it will no longer be possible to recover it if a failure leads to reinstallation of the operating system, or the computer breaks down

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Hard disk - HMDD, or hard drive, is a memory device in a computer, a storage device and a storage device for information, most often system information. This is indeed a very important and significant detail, which, unfortunately, often fails even on new PCs

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External hard drives of any manufacturer, including Western Digital, are convenient due to their portability. If you purchased a hard drive and a case for it separately, then you should not have any questions during assembly and disassembly

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Recycle Bin is used to collect deleted shortcuts, files and some other unnecessary items. It does not include deleted programs. All the components that you sent to the trash can be restored in the event that you have not cleaned it. Instructions Step 1 You can find the trash can on the desktop

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The Windows operating system makes it possible to work with documents drawn up in different languages. You can switch input languages using the keyboard or language bar. Instructions Step 1 The key combination for switching to another language is set during the installation of the system

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Each person has photographs that help to revive in memory the most interesting, important, enchanting moments of life. And in our time, some of these images are stored in electronic form. That makes it possible to change something in them, correct, or make a collage (for these purposes, Adobe Photoshop is best suited)

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Hot keys are used to change the keyboard layout in the operating system. Most often they are used for this operation, although you can switch the input language using the mouse. Windows also has the ability to change the default keyboard shortcut for switching layouts

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CSV files are designed to store tabular data in plain text file format. To open such a file, no special program for working with tables is required; any simple text editor is enough. This format is often used by all sorts of scripts to store small amounts of data

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Layout is a keyboard state configured to enter text in a specific language. In computers of Russian-speaking users, as a rule, two types of layouts are used - English and Russian. Depending on the convenience and level of the user, several methods are used to change the input language

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Automatic language change is a rather convenient function: the user does not need to be distracted once again by switching the layout manually. But sometimes it prevents you from entering the text correctly. To turn off automatic language change, you need to take a few steps

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In any area of production, there have always been some tricks that help to facilitate the daily routine work. The daily work of a personal computer operator also has its own tricks - the use of hot keys or their combinations. Using them helps save precious seconds, if not minutes

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Russian is the official language of the Russian Federation. Every day we use the Russian keyboard layout in order to communicate with our friends, colleagues, acquaintances, family and friends. But in order to write a letter to friends from other countries, register on the site, and simply enter the address in a web browser, we need to change the input language to English or another

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To quickly copy or move files to a folder, the function of selecting several documents at the same time will come in handy, which will greatly facilitate the work of a personal computer user. Moreover, this is not difficult at all to do. Necessary - computer

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The main teaching programming language, Pascal, is a classic example of structured programming code. For any novice programmer, step-by-step instructions in Pascal help quickly grasp the basics of programming. Compilation of programs in Pascal is simple and clear, which allows you to understand the features of computer programming in a short time

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In the age of computer technology, users can solve many serious problems assigned to them. However, against the background of the complex, you often forget about the simple or do not pay much attention to it. One of these simplest steps is to set up an English keyboard layout

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Changing the keyboard input language is the result of the layout change operation. "Layout" refers to a table in which each key (or keyboard shortcut) has a specific character associated with it. The command to switch from the layout, in which the letters of the keys are associated with the characters of the Russian alphabet, to the English one can be submitted both using the mouse and from the keyboard

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Under the influence of malware, the installation of incorrect software and simply from a failure in the Windows system, problems can occur from which the desktop shortcuts and the entire Start panel disappear. In this case, follow the steps below

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There is a peculiarity in the Windows operating system - you cannot create a folder with specific names in it. For example, the con folder, lpt. There are several opinions on this matter. One of them is that these names are reserved by the system

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Despite the fairly broad capabilities of the command line utility, calling the main Start menu is not one of them, but the task of launching the selected application from the command line tool can be solved using standard tools of the Microsoft Windows operating system

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The Start menu opens when you click the Start button on the taskbar. If the taskbar is not visible, it may be hidden or greatly reduced. To find it and make it always visible, follow these steps. Instructions Step 1 If the taskbar is reduced to a very small size, move the mouse cursor over the area of its location

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The Start menu is perhaps the most frequently used menu in the Windows operating system environment. This menu provides access to all programs installed on the computer, and is also the shortest path to the standard folders for documents, music, pictures and videos

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The Opera browser is popular among users of the global network for a huge number of its settings. While updating the version of your browser, you noticed that the menu in the "Opera" is gone. It is not difficult to restore the browser menu

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The basis of images you create in Illustrator are paths and their connected anchor points. Use the Pencil, Pen, Ellipse, Polygon, and Rectangle tools for drawing such paths. Necessary Illustrator program. Instructions Step 1 Press Ctrl + N to open the settings window for a new document created in Illustrator, and specify its dimensions, color mode, and orientation

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It would seem, what could be simpler? However, for beginners, this can be a real problem, since the triangle shape is not available in the standard Adobe Illustrator tools. Method one. Select the Pen Tool ([P] key) and click three places in the work area to get a triangular shape and a fourth time at the first point to close the path

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This tutorial is about several techniques for creating a long shadow effect often used in the latest design trends. Necessary Adobe Illustrator CS5 or higher Proficiency level: Beginner Time to complete: 20 minutes Instructions Step 1 Create a new document, select the Rounded Rectangle Tool and draw a square

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In this tutorial, I'll walk you through a few simple effects you can apply to text to give it a retro look using the Appearance panel in Illustrator. These effects do not destroy the text object, so you can change the content of the text at any time while maintaining its appearance

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The "Run" command of the main menu of the Microsoft Windows operating system is designed to open documents, folders, applications and Internet resources. Instructions Step 1 Call the main menu of the Microsoft Windows operating system by clicking the "

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Wreaths are often used in the design of logos and emblems in the classic style, and in this tutorial I will show you how to draw a wreath in Illustrator. Necessary Adobe Illustrator program Proficiency level: Beginner Time to complete:

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The wireless keyboard, based on Bluetooth technology, is convenient due to its portability. The device is equipped with a miniature transmitter capable of receiving key signals and transmitting them to a computer. For correct operation, it is enough to configure the operating system and install the necessary drivers

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A dialog box is a special window in the interface of a personal computer that contains controls. With these functions, you can accomplish a number of tasks. Instructions Step 1 There are several types of dialog boxes. Print dialog box

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When loading any operating system of the Windows family, you will be prompted to click the "Start" button - the message "Start by pressing this button" will appear on the desktop. You can use the Run command to launch a specific application or file if you do not know its location

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In the situation where the operating system has stopped loading, it must be restored. It is much faster than completely reinstalling and configuring a new Windows OS. Necessary - Live CD. Instructions Step 1 First, try running System Restore

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Buying a stationary computer or laptop without a preinstalled operating system, you can save a fairly large amount. Naturally, in such cases, you need to be able to install Windows yourself. Necessary - Windows disk. Instructions Step 1 First, try to install the operating system Windows 7

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Installing new programs, downloading files from the Internet, as well as other actions and operations can be time-consuming. But it is not at all necessary to wait for the completion of the assigned tasks, waste your precious time and electricity

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Modern laptops provide not only connecting external hard drives to them, but also replacing the storage devices already mounted in them. To install a hard drive in a laptop, it is not at all necessary to be an expert in the computer industry, you just need to have basic knowledge

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Most of the problems associated with a personal computer can be solved by yourself. Naturally, before proceeding with the repair, it is necessary to carry out high-quality PC diagnostics. Necessary set of screwdrivers. Instructions Step 1 If the computer simply does not turn on, check that the power supply is working properly

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When you turn it on for the first time, a new laptop will not immediately be ready for use. First you need to activate it. This is done in different ways, depending on the presence or absence of a preinstalled operating system. Instructions Step 1 Check with the retailer when purchasing if any operating system is preinstalled on your laptop

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The Task Manager displays the applications, processes, and services that are currently running on the computer. It can be used to monitor the performance of your computer or shut down applications that are not responding to system requests. If there are network connections, in Task Manager you can see the network status and settings related to its operation

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The Windows sidebar is a long, vertical bar on the side of the desktop. It contains mini-applications that give quick access to the most necessary functions: calendar, weather in your city, exchange rates, etc. You can customize it, add new applications, hide or show in front of all windows

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The taskbar in the Windows graphical interface is a stripe that is located along the bottom of the desktop by default. It displays very important interface elements - the "Start" button, icons of windows of running applications and a "

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Through the "Start" button, placed on the toolbar of the Windows desktop, the system can enter the main OS menu. It is used to access applications and utilities installed on the computer, search and help systems, shutdown and restart options

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Excel is a handy program for processing digital arrays. One of the useful functions available in this program is the ability to round off single numbers and integer numeric arrays. Rounding is a mathematical operation that allows you to reduce the number of characters used to fix a number, at the expense of some reduction in its accuracy

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Samsung Galaxy is the main line of smartphones based on the Android operating system. The work with the device is conditioned by the functions of this system, which also allows the exchange of data with the computer in various modes. Instructions Step 1 To connect Samsung Galaxy to a computer in USB flash drive mode, you need to install a cable to connect the smartphone to the USB port of the computer

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Skype is a popular program for communicating over the Internet. It allows you to make calls to other Skype users, as well as conduct textual correspondence with them using the built-in chat. The most important feature of the program is that all calls to other users are free, regardless of the duration or location of the subscriber

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Tricolor TV is a very popular satellite television in Russia. Usually, the equipment is connected and activated by a company specialist, but if you wish, you can do this on your own. Instructions Step 1 Assemble the antenna according to the attached instructions

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A laptop can be found in almost every home, but not everyone handles this valuable technology so that it can work long enough without problems. What can a layman do for his laptop to make it live longer? Do not forget that the laptop belongs to a portable technique, which means that the ventilation system is worsened to miniaturize the device

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A laptop battery is a very handy but short-lived thing. Sooner or later, its life comes to an end, and you need to replace it. But first, you need to find out where this battery is located in the laptop. Instructions Step 1 The purely mechanical construction of all notebook models is very similar

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For a person working with a laptop outside the home or office, the issue of saving battery charging is especially relevant. With a few little tricks you can get the best out of your laptop battery. Instructions Step 1 The screen is an energy eater Along with the processor, the screen is your laptop's primary energy drain

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VirtualBox is a program that allows you to run multiple virtual machines on one computer without rebooting. This is especially useful if you are testing software and need to work safely across different versions. VirtualBox runs on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux computers

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Have you had to unsuccessfully press all possible keys on a laptop in an attempt to wake it up from sleep mode, or are you now, putting it aside, looking on the Internet through your mobile phone for ways to "revive" it? Instructions Step 1 There are two simple but radical ways to wake up your laptop

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Very often there is a need to get a list of the files you have that are stored on a digital medium in the form of a separate text file. Typing it manually, constantly glancing at the file manager window, you must admit, is very tedious and unproductive

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The keyboard is a necessary device for entering characters. If you can use its virtual analogue with a loaded operating system, then in some cases you cannot do without this component of the computer to enter the systems. Instructions Step 1 If you need to log on to a computer that does not have a password set for a user account, just start the computer as usual using the power button on the case

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To create an attachment file, you need special software. Also, in addition to this, the procedure for creating an exe file implies a check for bugs. Necessary - compiler program; - notepad program; - emulator; - programming skills

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Taking a screenshot of a computer, often referred to simply as a screenshot, is a convenient way to save information. In order to create it, there is a special key on the keyboard. The word "screenshot" is an almost exact Russian transcription of the English word screenshot, which can be translated as "

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Kaspersky Anti-Virus is designed to protect information stored on a computer from viruses, Trojans and other malicious programs. The application helps fight spam, detects emails containing spyware or adware, scans files downloaded from the network

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A screenshot in English means a screenshot. This technology is used to display the operation of program windows or for other purposes when the usual photograph of the monitor screen is not suitable. Instructions Step 1 Most often, screenshots are used when an error is detected in order to report it to the technical support service, for example, when an error occurs when entering the program

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In certain cases, the user may need to take a photo of the desktop. To do this, you must either use a special key on the keyboard, or use a program to capture an image from the screen. The method of saving screenshots depends on the user's choice

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By default, Windows is configured so that some service files are not visible to the user. The operating system determines by the file extension which of them can be shown to the user. In addition, the contents of some folders are not displayed at all, regardless of the types of files stored in them

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Folders and files on your computer can be hidden in order to protect and preserve personal information. Hidden folders and files usually do not appear in content lists and are not identified in searches. But in the Windows operating system, you can easily enable the display of hidden folders and files, as well as define their definition in the search

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In order to keep the hard drive clean and the operating system healthy, it is useful to know what files are on it and see their size. However, modern versions of Windows are increasingly fencing users from unnecessary information, hiding a huge part of the service data in hidden folders that are usually not shown

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Some programs store their files in Windows system folders, which are hidden by default. To open access to such folders, you need to enable the display of hidden files and folders. Instructions Step 1 If your computer is running Windows XP or earlier, in order to customize the view of folders, you need to open any Windows Explorer window, for example, "

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Scripts are often encountered by Linux system administrators. A script is a configuration of parameters as well as specified actions. Anyone can learn to write scripts. To do this, you need to read the relevant magazines, books, watch information on the Internet

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It is customary to call a script a certain sequence of player actions, consisting of console commands and executed when the selected script is launched in automatic mode. In Counter Strike, scripting is not difficult even for a novice user. Instructions Step 1 Call the main system menu by clicking the "

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One of the main advantages of Movavi Video Editor is considered to be free, as well as the possibilities that it contains. The program is completely in Russian and allows you to easily record video using a webcam, simply and quickly perform its editing, as well as add various effects to your videos and overlay audio tracks

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With iTunes you can perform almost any operation with your Apple device. This program has a large number of functions that any user of the company's phone, tablet or player may need. You can install programs, games, download music and video files

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Notepad is a program in the Windows operating system designed to create text files with the ".txt" extension that do not have clear formatting (for example, setting the paragraph, indentation, page size, etc.). Notepad text files can be created in several ways

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The word "script" today is used to call a program written in any high-level programming language. "High level" in relation to scripting programming languages means that the instructions of this language are more adapted to the understanding of a person (programmer)

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A printer is an external computer peripheral that is used to create paper copies of text and graphics documents. The vast majority of programs used to create, view and edit documents have their own functions for working with a printer, but there are universal rules

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When working at a computer, there is often a need to print a page so that the information is at hand. These can be important documents or interesting web pages. Necessary computer; Printer; paper. Instructions Step 1 Connect a printer to your computer or laptop

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The user can find material on the Internet on almost any topic. Sometimes it is enough for him to just read the information published on the site, and sometimes it becomes necessary to transfer it to paper. You can print a page from the Internet in different ways

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VMware Player allows you to run any operating system in an isolated environment without changing or harming your current operating system. For example, you can use it to view, test the Ubuntu operating system right in your running Windows. A good method to understand if a new operating system is right for you is before actually installing it on your computer's hard drive

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Random access memory is the main element that interacts with the central processor of the computer. The CPU receives the necessary information from the RAM modules. Naturally, increasing the amount of this type of memory improves the performance of the computer

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It is impossible to imagine the life of a modern society without a computer and information technology. They have become so firmly established in almost all spheres of human activity that the majority of the population of the developed countries of the world can no longer imagine their life without them

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The operating system of the Windows family has been shipping for several years along with a decent set of standard programs, for example, MS Paint, Tweak UI, Calc, etc. Almost any program can be turned off, and Narrator is no exception. Instructions Step 1 In addition to the above-mentioned programs in Windows systems, there are those that play the role of additional assistants, for example, "

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Usually, users don't really care about file size. But this question arises when there is not enough space on the media. For example, you want to burn an interesting movie to disc. But the writing program reports that the file is too large. Splitting it into parts is not the most convenient option, so the best solution is to reduce the weight of the avi, that is, reduce the video size to an acceptable value

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Digital photography makes it possible, before printing, not only to correct the color gamut, sharpness or remove defects, but also to apply text to the image. The inscription can be made in any color, size and type. Necessary To add text to your photo or add text to your picture, you need one of the graphics programs that allow you to edit images

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To find out if a program or game is compatible with a particular computer, you need to know the system requirements of the application and the specifications of the computer. Memory is responsible for the performance of programs and games. Instructions Step 1 There are several types of computer memory

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To save important information, you can use not only text documents, but also images. There are a huge number of methods for saving an image transmitted to a computer screen. Necessary - Paint; - WebSite Screenshot. Instructions Step 1 If you need to take a snapshot of the visible area of the website, press the PrScr (Print Screen) button on the keyboard

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When a user wants to share any information on the Internet with other users, he can give a link to the desired resource. But in some cases it is necessary to take a snapshot of the site. Instructions Step 1 There are several ways to “take a picture” of a website page

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A ScreenShot is a snapshot of an image transmitted to the screen of a computer or laptop. Sometimes this function allows you to take a snapshot not only of the visible area of the screen, but also of an entire web page. Necessary - Paint

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A flash drive is a high-tech device that can store various information. Naturally, in addition to files, shortcuts, folders and other things, it can store malicious programs that can cause errors and malfunctions. By themselves, problems with flash drives can be attributed to a variety of small ones, but, unfortunately, even such small problems can be quite unpleasant

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A heading is the name of a piece of text, such as a section or subsection. In Microsoft Word, headings are used not only to define section titles, but also to compose automatic tables of contents. Necessary - a computer with Microsoft Word installed

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Working in Excel greatly simplifies our work, because the mathematical module recalculates all changes in a split second. It is very convenient! If you are just starting to understand the capabilities of this program, you can learn how to use charts to visually see changes in your data

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A pie chart is one of the easiest ways to visually display the composition of the shares in the total mass. Intuitive and not devoid of aesthetic appeal, the pie chart allows you to visualize a report, presentation or information on a website

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Burned DVD movie discs usually play fine on both a computer and an external DVD player. However, sometimes problems arise with their reproduction. One of the reasons a DVD cannot be played may be that the drive or player does not support that type of disc

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In the life of fans of computer entertainment, a situation often arises when the game does not start. This can be due to an error in the application itself, or due to various internal factors of the operating system. If the game does not start, do not despair:

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BIOS (Basic Input Output System) is a special program that is stitched into a microcircuit on the motherboard and provides coordination between the components of the system unit and the software environment represented by the installed operating system

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Quite often, users, especially beginners, when installing a new version of the operating system, do not format the hard disk, but install the OS immediately from the old shell. This leads to the fact that at boot time several versions of operating systems appear at once

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If a computer is not used as a "typewriter", in the course of its operation there will inevitably come a moment when the computing power of its processor is no longer sufficient to perform the tasks set by the user. Of course, the "