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The graphics editor Adobe Photoshop allows you to apply new layers to the background, including text layers. After filling the text layer, an inscription appears on the image, editing of which becomes possible after performing certain actions

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Scanned pages of a book, magazine, or important document sometimes need to be translated into plain text. It will not be difficult to do this - it is enough to have the Internet at hand. Instructions Step 1 So, you have a scanned book or just a high-quality photo of a document, and you are faced with the task of converting an image file into a text document

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Modern telephones and digital cameras allow you to take high-quality pictures of pages with text, various entries. At the same time, in order to create an electronic text document on their basis, it is enough to use one of the special applications

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Sometimes you need to recognize a previously scanned but unprocessed document in order to use the data to import it into another electronic document. One of the programs in the Microsoft Office suite, which is designed to work with scanned copies of documents, is best suited for this

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The PDF format of electronic documentation, developed and actively promoted by Adobe, is gaining popularity in our time. In this form, most modern publications are made, electronic instructions for technology are issued, books are published in it and documents are stored in electronic archives

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The installation of new programs and drivers, as well as the unauthorized introduction of malware onto a computer can fatally affect the performance of Windows OS. System developers offer a way to undo unsuccessful changes through a rollback point

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A watermark on a web image, like an artist's signature on a painting, indicates the authorship of the work. You can create a watermark using the free graphics editor Paint.net. Instructions Step 1 Start Paint and create a new image using the New command from the File menu

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Videoconference is a popular method of communication today, both between participants in one project and between heads of different companies to discuss cooperation issues. Setting up a video conference is as difficult as a regular one. The only thing that makes the task easier is that you are in your office or at home, and all the necessary materials are always at hand

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A DSLR is the dream of many people who have realized that the capabilities of small automatic cameras are no longer enough for them. And there are a lot of affordable offers on the photographic equipment market that can help this dream come true

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There are different webcams: built into the computer case or external, connected via a wireless or USB interface. The first type, in turn, is divided into devices and cameras separately connected to the motherboard, operating on the same controller with a microphone

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LCD monitors have certain quality standards that allow the presence of a few defective pixels on the monitor. Therefore, it is important to detect such pixels before paying for the monitor, since the seller may refuse a refund if the number of dead pixels does not exceed the standard

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Bitmaps have good quality and a number of advantages, but when you enlarge such a picture, you will notice that the image loses its integrity, breaking into pixels. To avoid this, you can translate such a picture into vector format. Necessary - Adobe Illustrator program

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To play video clips on a computer, specialized programs are used - video players. Image resizing in a wide variety of options is not a rare or particularly complex function, so it is difficult to find a version of such a program that will lack the command to expand the image to full screen

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Computer games are becoming more diverse and interesting every day. Modern youth, and a large number of older PC users, are very keen on this type of pastime. Sometimes, this hobby becomes so strong that the participants in the game not only play it, but also begin to engage in creativity

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Digital movies can be recorded in a wide variety of formats. Each format has its own characteristics, which determine the quality of the picture and sound. Accordingly, the size of the movie will be higher the higher its quality. However, if necessary, any film can be squeezed to make it smaller

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Windows Safe Boot Mode differs from the usual one in that it loads a minimum of drivers and utilities necessary for the operating system to work. The program that caused the crash is disabled at this time and can be easily removed. To boot into Safe Mode, follow these steps

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Reduced functionality mode, which uses only a minimal set of system programs that provide basic OS functions, is called "safe" in Microsoft's terminology. The need for it arises when you need to make a change in the system registry of any parameters that are essential for the functioning of Windows, replace system files, when installing some drivers, diagnosing malfunctions, fighting viruses, etc

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Photos taken with a digital camera, as well as various cliparts and high-definition images, take a very long time to upload to the Internet and are transmitted by e-mail. To reduce the size of such large images, there is a compression method - it allows you to encode the picture in JPEG format and set the desired quality

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Quite often, Internet users are faced with the problem of image size. Sometimes it becomes necessary to reduce the image in order to insert it into a blog, website, send it by mail, etc. There are many ways and programs that you can use to do this

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Modern Internet resources offer users more and more means for communication and information exchange. For users of high-speed Internet, the function of communicating via a webcam with other people, watching broadcasts of any events online, and many other services are also available

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You can change the size of the image displayed on the page by specifying the appropriate attributes for the tag which is responsible for showing the graphics on the HTML page. Increasing or decreasing is done through the width and height attributes

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Today, video technology has changed significantly, and DVDs have replaced videotapes. The quality on these media is very different, but many still have some favorite tapes that they would like to save and view. To do this, you need to transfer the recording from the videotape to disk, and you can do this as follows:

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Sometimes it happens that we receive text in the. OCR Optical Character Recognition technology (OCR - Optical Character Recognition) allows you to recognize text, including on images (files) with the. Online text recognition services Today on the Internet there are many online services that can translate text from

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The monitor screen, even ultra-modern, is covered with a thin reflective material. Therefore, it is essentially impossible to photograph from a computer: either the flash will be reflected in the frame, or natural lighting in the room will create glare

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Sometimes we want to check how this or that program will work on a smartphone or tablet, which we do not have at hand. To do this, we can use the BlueStacks Android device emulator program for computers running Windows or MacOS. Necessary - PC / laptop with Windows or MacOS

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The telephone has long been not just a means of communication, but, moreover, a universal means of entertainment. You can watch movies, listen to music and radio, and perform a variety of actions using programs and applications. In order to install applications on your phone, you can use one of the simple methods

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There are various ways to automate the distribution of e-mail messages. Each email client has its own merits and demerits. In this case, the work with The Bat! Application is considered. Instructions Step 1 Create an html-table containing the email addresses, surnames and names of the desired recipients of the created mailing list, and select all its contents

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Everyone knows how to save photos from the Internet to a computer. But when you need to send an image from the network to a mobile phone, questions often arise. In fact, it is just as easy as in the first case. There are even several ways to put photos from the Internet on your phone

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To reinstall Windows 8, it is not necessary to reboot from the installation disk, delete system files and all other data. This latest system from Microsoft has built-in tools that will allow you to restore your system and fix any problems that arise during operation

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ITunes has the ability to create your own library. As a rule, it includes absolutely all audio and video files that are on your PC. Thus, it becomes possible to manage all the multimedia from one application. How do you create your own media library?

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In a computer, as in life, everyone is used to optimizing everything for themselves. For example, such a simple thing as the location of the files. At first glance, it doesn't make much difference how the files are located within the folder

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In the life of the user, at times black bars come. More specifically, for some reason, sometimes beyond our control, the laptop display may fail. The reason can be mechanical damage (when the laptop falls), and software (general malfunctions of the machine)

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Apple's iPod has been the go-to choice for the music lover who wants their entire music collection with them for several years now. Of course, its functionality is not limited to listening to music. Even the iconic iPod Classic and the miniature iPod Nano can store a collection of photos

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ITunes is used to work with the file system of devices from the manufacturer of mobile technology Apple. When replacing the device with a model from another manufacturer or jailbreaking the device, you must turn off iTunes so that it does not interfere with your computer or try to activate when working with other applications

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It is no secret that a document can be either an electronic or a paper version. Of course, an electronic document is much more convenient, but in order to convert one into another, you need special equipment. Electronic copy of the document Today there are many ways to create a copy of a paper document, translate from paper to electronic, etc

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To convert flat images (documents, photographs, paper editions, etc.) into electronic form, a special peripheral computer device is used - a scanner. Now in our country, the process of transferring paper office work into electronic form has begun, so the relevance of using this device has grown significantly

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Using a webcam gives a person a lot of opportunities: take photos, communicate with people and see them from different parts of the world, and much more. But some people have difficulties immediately after purchasing this device. How to connect, how to set up, how to check a webcam?

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By looking through the directories and files on your hard drive, you may find duplicate files. The consequence of their appearance is copying, but not moving any objects. It is recommended to use special utilities to automatically search for duplicate files

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After purchasing a used computer or laptop, it is useful to check the configuration of its devices. In particular, identify which components are installed in it. To determine the processor, you can use at least two ways. Instructions Step 1 The first method is the simplest and does not require searching and installing additional software in the system

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To successfully improve the performance of a stationary computer, it is recommended to replace the installed processor with a more powerful analogue. To successfully carry out this operation, you must follow certain rules. Necessary - Speccy

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Most novice users first of all want to know which processor is installed on their computer. And this is correct, since it is he who determines in many ways the power of the PC. Moreover, the more powerful your processor, the higher the potential for upgrading your computer in the future

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The processor is the brain of the computer, its main chip, which does most of the computation. The performance of the computer depends on the speed of the processor. Speed is defined as the maximum number of calculations a processor can perform in one second, expressed in GHz (gigahertz) or MHz (megahertz)

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If you bought a supported computer, it is a good idea to check the configuration of its devices. Including, identify the components installed in the system unit. In order to determine the processor model, you can use the following methods. Instructions Step 1 The first method is the simplest one, which does not require you to install any additional programs

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On the modern Internet, a huge amount of information is available to the user. Often the Internet connection speed is not high enough to watch your favorite movie, listen to music or play a game online. The only way out in this case is to download the content to the hard drive of your computer

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The consumer video industry has already moved to fully digital cameras with video storage on hard drives or memory cards. But many still have excellent mini DV cameras. There is only one drawback - it is more difficult to handle them, and in order to watch the video or share the footage with someone, you need to rewrite mini DV in digital format, for example, on a disk

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The information stored on a computer's hard drive is important to many users. After a problem with the hard drive, it is possible to recover the lost files. Necessary - Mount'n'Drive; - Test Disk. Instructions Step 1 It is important to understand that physical damage to the hard drive can lead to the complete loss of important information

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During an extended period of use of the computer, the hard disk may be damaged. Accordingly, information almost always disappears. However, this problem can be solved in many ways. First of all, you need to adhere to a certain execution of operations that even an inexperienced user can carry out

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To make calls via Skype, you must first connect the camera to your computer or install the appropriate drivers for your laptop to enable the camera to be used. After that, you can make the necessary settings in the program itself to make video calls to other subscribers

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The dynamic microphone serves as an indispensable tool for recording and scoring multimedia, audio and video projects. It easily connects to a computer or laptop through a specially designated socket. The procedure for amateur recording is quite simple, since even a novice user can turn up the microphone volume and press the "

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A webcam isn't just limited to the small device that you use to chat on Skype, either in your laptop or freestanding on top of your monitor. Webcams (also called "live") are scattered in large numbers on the streets of the whole world

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There are many surprises and unusual things in the Minecraft game, one of which is a sweet cake. It is both food and a block, so it cannot be eaten from your inventory. In the early stages of the game, it is unlikely that anyone needs it, but more sophisticated players clearly would like to know how to make a cake in Minecraft - we'll talk about that

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A patch cord is an Ethernet cable that is equipped with RJ-45 plugs on both sides. It is designed to connect a computer to a switch, router or other similar device. Instructions Step 1 If the patch cord has not yet been manufactured, it must be manufactured

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To ensure the stable operation of most video adapters, a certain sequence of actions is required. Not all video transmission devices are automatically detected by the system. Necessary - Access to the Internet; - Sam Drivers

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Flash Player is a “Russianized” version of the name Flash Player, which allows you to view Flash video files (* .swf). In this format, you can watch videos on the Internet, and flash movies, and flash cartoons. If viewing certain video materials via the Internet is not available, most likely, you need to install and connect this program on your PC

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Many games use scaling for the best view of a particular area of the map. It is often performed using the mouse or keyboard, as well as the buttons on the interface of the game itself. Necessary - computer; - game installer

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There are hidden files on the hard disk of the computer that the operating system works with, but the user does not see them due to the corresponding settings. However, if necessary, you can set the display mode for hidden files and folders in a few minutes

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Various actions using the mouse are used to control the computer as often as pressing the buttons on the keyboard. However, sometimes a situation arises when using the mouse is difficult or simply impossible. For such cases, Windows provides a function to replace cursor control by pressing the corresponding buttons on the keyboard

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Genius is a trademark under which the Taiwanese company KYE Systems has been producing various peripheral computer devices since 1983. The world's most widely used input devices (mice, joysticks, keyboards), as well as speakers, headphones, headsets, scanners, webcams, etc

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Typically, an optical disc containing the necessary drivers, additional software, and reference materials is purchased with the printer. But if the printing device did not come to you from a store and without such a disk, you can get everything that it contains, including drivers, via the Internet

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The Hewlett Packard Company markets digital cameras, scanners, and inkjet printers under the Photosmart name. All these devices are not able to interact with a computer without drivers, which may be present in the system or require installation

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Sometimes, while working at a computer, users notice that folders that were recently located in one place or another have disappeared somewhere. They could disappear due to various manipulations with the system. Instructions Step 1 Make sure you or others have not accidentally hidden the folders you want

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The days when PC users widely used magnetic floppy disks and laser disks to store information are farther and farther away. Times have changed, and thunderous CDs have been replaced by a compact flash drive that allows you to store files and exchange digital information in large volumes

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If during the process of uninstalling Windows applications something happens that is not provided for by the programmed procedure, then the result may be incomplete removal of the entries related to this application from the registry. As a result, the already removed program remains in the list of installed uninstallation wizard

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Restoring layer operations to the Adobe Photoshop program is the same as restoring a file from the changes made, however, it is not always possible to do this, since the program's memory stores a limited number of operations. Necessary - Adobe Photoshop program

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The procedure for disconnecting a CD or DVD drive in Windows of all versions is a standard operation and is carried out by the standard tools of the system itself. No additional software is required. Instructions Step 1 Call the main system menu by clicking the "

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Like any component of the system, drives can become outdated, become unusable, become unnecessary, or access to them by third-party users can become undesirable. The disk drive is removed in exactly the same way as any other component of the system

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Recently, users of personal computers have begun to frequently use emulation systems to extend the lifespan of rare and collectible discs. These programs are designed to create virtual disk images. In some cases, it is required to deactivate these utilities due to a conflict with other software

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From time to time, new components have to be installed in the computer. The reason may be different - replacing broken or obsolete parts, or adding devices that were not installed during the assembly of the model. And if the user performs such an operation for the first time, it can be quite difficult for him

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Surely you have had a situation when you want to copy a game or a movie, but this becomes impossible due to the fact that protection is installed on the disk. There is a way out of this situation, you can create a disk image, its exact copy, which will be played on a virtual disk drive

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If you decide to refill your laser printer toner cartridge yourself, you just need to choose the right quality toner. Otherwise, you risk not only spoiling the print quality, but also render the entire machine unusable. Original and analog toners Today, there is not the greatest variety in the market for consumables for printers

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Most of the programs installed on your computer run in the background. They are nowhere to be seen except for the task manager, but they load the entire system. Of course, some programs need to be stopped to free up RAM space. The vast majority of software runs exclusively in the background

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It so happens that the performance of the hardware is sometimes lower than the tasks assigned to it, therefore the effect of the presence of inhibition of the system operation appears. Slowing down the computer is too much load of software products on the RAM and processor

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Many users have faced the problem of inoperability of the computer's USB ports. In some cases, this issue is resolved by a simple system reboot. But often it is more serious and can have various causes. One of the common causes is a BIOS failure

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The new Windows 8 operating system from Microsoft differs from all previous versions of the system released earlier. She received the Metro shell, which significantly changed the work with the software component of the computer. Thus, the uninstallation of programs in the system has also been changed

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Restoring the Windows Vista operating system from a hidden partition is a distinctive feature of modern laptops. When carrying out this operation, remember that restoration is possible only to the state of the factory settings. Instructions Step 1 A laptop hard drive usually contains one hidden partition, which is several gigabytes in size

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One of the causes of computer failures is the result of improperly removing programs from the hard drive. There are several simple procedures, following which you can avoid undesirable consequences. Instructions Step 1 Do not delete applications by moving the folder from the disk to the trash

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Text files are intended for storing and processing text information in electronic form. There are many different types of text formats, which differ in the methods of text encoding, processing capabilities, and compatibility with various text editors

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After you remove a certain program from your computer, the system will automatically remove the shortcuts attached to it. However, in some cases, after uninstalling the program, the icons may remain on your computer. They can be removed using standard operating system capabilities

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Removing programs from your computer is not as simple a procedure as it seems at first glance. And if the fact that programs cannot simply be removed from a local disk, and instead it is necessary to use a special removal procedure, is known to many, then most users do not know that almost always even such removal does not pass without leaving a trace for the system registry

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There can be many reasons for uninstalling programs. Incorrect operation, incompatibility with the system, virus infection, outdated version or simple cleaning of the system from excess applications. Correct and competent removal procedure is a guarantee of stable and efficient computer operation

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Add or Remove Programs is a special feature that allows the user to completely remove unnecessary components or programs from the computer. Add or Remove Programs is a component that is part of the base software that is installed with the Windows operating system

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Daily long work at the computer can negatively affect human health. Constant stay in one position and eye strain leads to the fact that at the end of the working day there is a feeling of severe fatigue. Instructions Step 1 Position the computer correctly

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Hibernation refers to an exact copy of your desktop stored on your hard drive. It allows you to resume the computer from the moment from which you interrupted it. Instructions Step 1 But before we talk about setting hibernation, you need to understand the difference between hibernation and standby modes?

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If you leave your computer turned on for a while, it will go into a low power mode, in other words, into sleep mode. Sometimes getting out of this mode is difficult, you can try several options. If they did not help you, then only a specialist can fix the problem

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The hibernation mode is provided so that at a time when the user is absent from the computer for a long time, it would be possible to reduce power consumption to a minimum. Sometimes this mode creates some difficulties. Read on to find out how to turn it off

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The "Workstation" service belongs to the category of standard services of the Microsoft Windows operating system and can be disabled by standard means of the system itself. Instructions Step 1 Make sure you understand the role of the Workstation service in providing connectivity to file or printer shares and the implications of disabling it

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The hibernation file is used for the correct operation of the mode of the same name. This mode is used for the lowest power consumption, mainly in notebooks (battery power). In some cases, after disabling hibernation, the system file is not deleted

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Surely, users of the Windows 7 operating system noticed that this version of the operating system has a sleep mode and a hibernation mode, which at first glance are no different from each other. Sleep mode Sleep mode is a special mode of operation of a personal computer, in which there is a reduced power consumption

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Hibernation - from the Latin "hibernation" - the operating mode of the OS, in which the RAM stores data on a non-volatile device. After hibernation, the computer turns off. Necessary Computer Instructions Step 1 The first way to go to hibernation

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Modern keyboards are equipped with a number of additional keys, ranging from the sleep mode button to calling the browser. However, it happens that their location or purpose is inconvenient and interferes with work. Then it is worth reassigning their functionality or completely disabling some keys

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The standard assignment of mouse buttons and keyboard keys is very inconvenient for some people. General user commands may not be necessary in a particular case. For example, the Caps Lock key has an extremely awkward position. Changing her assignment would be an excellent solution

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It is necessary to make a small mix of fragments of songs, for example, when you want to prepare a dance number for a musical medley. Nowadays, when computers are available in almost every home, everyone can do this task. Common sound editing programs will help you create a cuts of songs

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Computer and laptop keyboards are designed to provide comfort and speed when typing. The correct organization of the workspace and the convenient arrangement of the keys will provide a quick and high-quality user experience. Instructions Step 1 In order to save working space, computer keys are multifunctional:

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The keyboard has hotkey combinations that make it easier to work with, as they instantly execute some important commands. Hot keys allow you to work even without the mouse. But sometimes computer users need to change the assignment of keyboard shortcuts

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The default functions of individual keys and their shortcuts in Windows do not always suit users. In Microsoft OS, it is possible to change the function of some keys by making changes in the registry, but these possibilities are very limited

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Any image with the help of Photoshop can become the basis of an interesting collage - it is enough to process it using this graphic editor. You can add new details to the image or delete existing ones, change lighting and color palette. Huge opportunities are provided by transformation tools, including rotation

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And no matter how firmly someone asserted, no matter how he loves to sing, he is unlikely to refuse to try himself as a singer, at least among friends or alone. There are several ways to sing karaoke at home on your computer. Instructions Step 1 The first way is to install and use the program for playing special karaoke files

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A laptop can be used not only as a portable computer designed for work. You can connect your laptop to your TV, turning it into a media center, allowing you to watch your favorite videos, play files, and play or work without straining your eyes

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Batch files with the bat extension (batch) are plain text files that can be edited using any text editor, even Notepad. They are designed to handle special commands that can be used to access files and folders on your hard drive. Necessary Notepad software

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When working with text in graphic editors, sometimes it becomes necessary to rotate or change the direction of the text. This can be done in a matter of seconds. Necessary Computer, graphic editor (in this example - Adobe Photoshop CS2)

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In text documents, it is possible to display text as a superscript only if the file format in which it will be stored provides for the ability to format the text. For example, documents in txt format do not have such an opportunity, and the formats of common office applications Word (doc, docx), Excel (xls, xlsx) or web pages (htm, html) will display the superscript without problems

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An apostrophe is a superscript comma, which is used in writing both in Russian (mainly for writing foreign proper names) and in most foreign languages of the Latin group. To enter this character, use a special key on the standard keyboard, as well as the character table of the Windows operating system or Microsoft Office

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There are situations when, after rearranging the operating system or installing the next program, a message appears on the monitor about the absence of a sound card. There are several reasons for this problem. Not just a computer The motherboard or sound card may burn out, but often sound problems are not due to computer malfunctions

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How to remove a hard drive on a computer? We have tried to prepare the most complete guide on this issue. Necessary Small Phillips or flat head screwdriver Instructions Step 1 Before removing the hard drive, you must first disconnect the computer from the power supply

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You can fix bad sectors of the hard disk using a virtual OS disk or a Windows installation disk. Special programs, for example, MHDD, can also solve the problem. One of the biggest annoyances for PC owners can be hard disk sector corruption

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It happens that an ordinary computer hard drive suddenly refuses to spin up. In this case, it is necessary to force it to spin up at least once, after which, while it is still working, transfer the data from it to another as soon as possible

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Those who deal with formulas and calculations sometimes need to enter special characters into a text file: signs of mathematical operations, indices, letters of the Greek alphabet … Necessary - Microsoft Office Word. Instructions Step 1 In older versions of MS Word, the editor Microsoft Equation 3

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In Microsoft Office Excel, formulas are the main tool for processing and analyzing table data. To streamline processes, the application has a large number of simple and complex functions that can be called by the user in formulas and applied to the values entered in cells

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If you need to put a colon in the text, you can do it in two ways: by changing the language and then pressing the necessary buttons, as well as by using a certain key combination. Necessary Computer Instructions Step 1 If you often work on a computer with text documents, you have probably come across the need to put a colon in the text

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Quotes can look different. They can be in the form of "Christmas trees" or in the form of "paws", double or single, the opening quotes can be on top, and the closing ones - on the bottom. In any text editor, it is quite easy to put quotation marks or change their appearance

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The publisher check is usually displayed on the system when an unidentified Windows developer is started. There are several ways to disable checking. Instructions Step 1 To disable the driver digital signature verification service, enter the gpedit

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The tools and tools of the Adobe Photoshop editor allow not only adjusting, but also quite drastically changing digital images, adding realistic details and effects to them. So the person in the photo, who does not have an athletic physique, can literally be turned into an athlete

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Hard drive problems occur quite often and cause a lot of inconvenience, especially for users who are not on a short foot with computer technology. Typically, such problems arise due to defects in the disk itself, as well as damaged files contained on the disk

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Some computer problems and a drop in computer performance can be due to many reasons. One of them is the unsatisfactory condition of the hard disk, the presence of errors on it. You can resolve these problems by performing an error check on the hard drive

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The hard disk drive (HDD) is one of the most basic components of modern computers, along with the motherboard and input and output devices. And at the same time, HDD is a very fragile and unreliable mechanism due to the fact that it has a significant number of moving parts

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Most of the problems associated with hard disk malfunctions can be solved by completely formatting it and creating new partitions. Unfortunately, this method leads to the loss of important information, which is very critical for users. Necessary - Mount'n'Drive

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Color inkjet printers are widely used due to their low price and good print quality. But they also have significant drawbacks - for example, slow printing speed and frequent problems with cartridges. In particular, the cartridge may dry out after a long idle period

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Winchester is a complex device that uses the latest scientific advances in microelectronics, micromechanics and coding theory. It is impossible to carry out a full-fledged hard disk repair without the use of special equipment. Of all types of hard drive malfunctions, under normal conditions it is recommended to repair only the electronics board

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If you accidentally deleted files that are important to you or formatted a hard disk partition, then the bulk of the data stored on this disk can be recovered. To do this, you need to use several utilities. Necessary - Easy Recovery

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DirectX is a set of libraries used in games to display graphics. You can change the version to an older one by reinstalling the library or through the functions of a specialized utility. Instructions Step 1 To rollback the installed DirectX, you need to delete the files of the new library and then install the package of the old ones

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Surely, every amateur has come across such a concept as DirectX. Naturally, not everyone knows the purpose of this program, where it is unpacked and what exactly is installed at this time. What is DirectX? DirectX should be understood primarily as a set of necessary tools and technologies that allow a developer to create high quality picture and sound, for example, in a computer game

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Adobe Illustrator serves as a fairly common software product for working with vector graphics. Like any editor, it also uses various fonts in the process. Necessary - Adobe Type Manager. Instructions Step 1 Download a dedicated font manager to your computer

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Now the most common versions of DirectX are DirectX 9, 10, 11. If the ninth version is supported by all discrete video cards, then DirectX 10, 11 is the prerogative of newer models. If you purchased a graphics card that supports the latest DirectX versions, in order to fully enjoy the full capabilities of the video card, your system must also have the latest DirectX version that is supported by your graphics card

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DirectX is a technology developed by Microsoft and is primarily used to create computer games and multimedia applications. You can download Microsoft updates for free on the Microsoft website. Instructions Step 1 Sometimes it becomes necessary to remove the current version of DirectX in order to install a different one

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DirectX is a set of libraries designed for the correct operation of resource-intensive applications and games. No modern game can do without this package. If these libraries are not installed on the computer, various errors may occur during the operation of applications and games

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The Steam service allows members registered in the system to purchase licenses for computer games. There are also special promotions and gifts for Steam users. Necessary - access to the Internet. Instructions Step 1 In order to change your Steam account, use the blocking of the old service account

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"Favorites" is a convenient way to save in a separate section of your browser a set of interesting and useful websites, information from which is important to you, and which you would not want to lose in the vastness of the world wide web

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When working with texts, their correct design is of great importance. In particular, it may be necessary to number the pages. When working with a text editor Microsoft Word, you need to set the appropriate options in the program settings. Instructions Step 1 Open the text whose pages you want to number

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HyperText Markup Language (HTML), which is used to create web pages, provides a means of underlining portions of text. Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) are often used for this. Instructions Step 1 HTML has a special tag designed to underline text between its opening () and closing () halves

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Changing the Windows XP serial number (code) will require the computer user to have administrator access to be able to make changes to the Windows operating system registry entries. It also assumes that you have sufficient experience with a computer

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The most common way to upgrade a personal computer is to install and connect a floppy drive to it. This operation does not require contacting the service center, since it is not difficult to connect the drive, and all you need is a small screwdriver that fits the small screws of the system unit case

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Any computer that is morally outdated, but continues to work properly, can be used as a full-fledged home theater. To do this, you need to at least connect it to a TV and a music center, and, if necessary, install additional equipment. For example, connect a DVD drive to watch a movie

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To connect the drive to a computer, you must first disassemble the case of the system unit. Only then will you be able to access the elements that allow you to connect the drive to the computer. Instructions Step 1 To start disassembling the system unit, you must first disconnect it from the mains

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To install an operating system or other purposes, the implementation of which implies a floppy drive, owners of netbooks and computers without a drive will be helped by a special set of utilities designed to create a disk partition on a removable USB drive

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Removing a computer virus usually consists of three stages: installing an antivirus that can remove malware, scanning for viruses using a thorough scan of hard drives, and removing detected viruses. At all stages, there is a possibility of encountering difficulties organized by the creators of viruses

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Steam is one of the most popular software for gamers. It allows you to purchase and download a licensed copy of almost any game. If the user violates one of the service agreements, for example, uses cheats to cheat games or tries to hack the program, his account is automatically blocked

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Viruses spread across virtually the entire Internet at high speed. In the modern world, the user cannot completely protect himself from this type of threat. To avoid any failures, you need to use anti-virus systems. Necessary Computer, software Instructions Step 1 There are many ways to remove viruses

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If you have been using your computer for a very long time without an antivirus program, but then decided to install an antivirus program, it is highly likely that the computer already contains viruses that need to be removed. Even if you had an antivirus program installed, from time to time you need to scan the system for viruses and, if found, remove them

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Working in an office, when all computers are connected into one network, when other employees of the company have access to folders and files, you risk one fine day not finding the file, folder or document you need. And then the question arises:

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Disk drive is a device for recording and reproducing information from DVD and CD disks. A working drive is easy to open. But in case of problems, you can use additional methods to open the optical drive. Necessary Unlocker program, clip

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The user often encounters a problem when the printer prints in stripes. Of course, I don’t want to take the unit to the service center, and calling the master at home is not cheap. But you can try to find the cause of this failure yourself and try to eliminate it

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The procedure for changing the official iPhone firmware is commonly referred to as a jailbreak. The operation was declared completely legal by the decision of the US Supreme Court, although Apple does not encourage its implementation. Instructions Step 1 Download the redsn0w utility files of the version corresponding to the operating system being used and the firmware file of the mobile device to your computer

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If you decide to update the BIOS version of your laptop and the operation fails, the only way out of this situation is to restore the system. The loss of performance during the firmware threatens you with an amount of up to 3 thousand rubles if you go to the service center

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Many iPhone 3G users who have switched to iOS 4 have noticed significant slowdowns in their devices. The solution to these problems was the return to firmware 3.1.3. The process itself is quite simple. Necessary Firmware image 3

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The Android operating system is currently used in tablet computers, netbooks, smartphones and communicators, and it is becoming more and more popular. There are many different resources on the Internet where you can find books for devices with this OS

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To observe the events taking place in a certain place, you need to have a camera connected to the Internet and a personal computer from which you could control it. By connecting to it, you will see everything that happens in real time. Necessary - network switch

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The increasing incidence of threats to the security of computers from external intrusions forces users to use all possible methods of protection. One of these ways is to set the system back a day. To do this, it is enough to regularly create restore points - "

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Elements located on the desktop help the user to optimize their work on the computer, facilitate access to files and folders located on different local drives. Familiar desktop settings provide comfort, and if something suddenly goes wrong, performance can drop, and mood can spoil

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If the screen resolution of the monitor does not meet your requirements, then it can be changed in the settings of the computer operating system. With its change, the clarity of displaying texts will change and the number of elements that can be placed on the desktop space will change

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Resolution is a term applied to digital images. The desktop “picture” and all the icons on it are also digital images. The selected screen resolution will determine the appearance of the desktop and all launched files (large or small icons of folders and files, their normal or stretched appearance, the type of file signatures, and so on)

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Converting fonts to curves is the first thing to do if you are going to send your mockup to a print shop. Or you want to transfer it to another computer, where there may not be a set of fonts similar to yours. Otherwise, when you open the file, the selected fonts will be automatically replaced with others, and this is unlikely to decorate the layout

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In the work of a web designer, it is very often required to convert a raster image into a vector one. In the graphics editor Adobe Illustrator, there is a Trace options function for this. Necessary - Adobe Illustrator program

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Corel Draw is a professional computer graphics editor. With its help, advertisements, children's pictures and even fantasy pictures are created. Of course, everything may not work out all at once. Start simple - draw a line in Corel. Necessary - Personal Computer

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Computer users from time to time are faced with a situation when the operating system does not load or is unstable with constant errors and freezes. There are many reasons for this condition. This is the result of incorrect installation of programs, and an unsuccessfully chosen driver, and the consequences of a virus attack or errors of the user himself

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Wine is a popular application for running Windows programs on Linux. Installation of the program is available using the PPA repository, the application center of the distribution kit, or manually building the emulator via the command line. Instructions Step 1 Automatic installation and addition of Wine to Linux distributions of the Ububntu family is performed by adding a specialized PPA key

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The Windows XP operating system has quite a number of advantages over previous versions, but it still knows how to create troubles for users. For example, if you do not have an uninterruptible power supply, and electricity is often cut off, then the computer, of course, has no way to shut down correctly

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There are several options for restoring the original (factory) settings of a personal computer. Much depends on the state of the computer at the time of purchase. Necessary - screwdriver. Instructions Step 1 Apply the factory default BIOS menu settings first

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In practice, users of operating systems of the Windows family often encountered situations in which the system did not want to boot to the end, going into the reboot phase or displaying simple white phrases on a black background. To restore work, emergency floppies were often used, from which it was possible to boot

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Users of personal computers when working with antivirus software may encounter scanning of the entire computer, but perhaps not everyone knows what it is and why it is needed. Computer scan Free antivirus software is very popular, but even these versions of the programs offer the ability to scan the entire computer

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If you want to improve the performance of your computer, then start by tweaking your RAM. Typically, this method can increase the speed of your PC by 10-20 percent. Necessary - Speccy. Instructions Step 1 There are two ways to increase the frequency of the RAM:

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Sometimes when you try to delete a file, a notification appears that the file is occupied by another application and cannot be deleted. The reason for this is that at the moment a process is taking place in the operating system that uses this file, so its deletion is impossible

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While the computer is running, the system uses many files. A document that is occupied by a particular program cannot be deleted or modified until the associated process finishes. Sometimes a software crash occurs, and even though the program has already completed its operations, the file is still inaccessible

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The Windows operating system allows you to easily operate any files, be it programs or user files. But sometimes the user is faced with a situation when it is not possible to delete a file. First of all, try to understand why the file cannot be deleted

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Asus laptops are very reliable and durable. However, some users encounter an issue where an Asus laptop suddenly overloads or shuts down while working. This article describes the main reasons for this abnormal behavior of the device. Instructions Step 1 The most important and common problem with laptops is that over time, the ventilation holes in the case become clogged

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Quite often, we are faced with the need to return damaged or faulty goods back to the store. Unfortunately, sometimes even expensive items such as cameras, mobile phones or laptops have to be returned. In order to get back the money paid for the faulty equipment, it is necessary to prove that the defect is really present

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Windows operating systems have features that allow you to restore them to their previous state in order to correct errors that have occurred. When working with a mobile computer, there are several options for recovering the OS. Necessary Windows boot disk

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"Resuscitation" of a laptop means the restoration of its working parameters after unsuccessful firmware, crash, incorrect installation of the operating system, virus attack and a number of other "malfunctions". In order to "

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Resetting the BIOS settings and the password for entering it cannot be done without opening the computer cover, since this is done by switching a special jumper on the motherboard, as well as by removing a special battery. Necessary - screwdriver

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Together with the Windows operating system, software applications are launched that are responsible for certain processes in the system. These applications are called services or services. In addition, many custom programs add services to the registry during installation

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Search engines are provided in most programs that work with texts. Even the browser in which you are reading this article allows you to search for a word on an open page, and even in the Word and Excel applications from the Microsoft Office suite, the search functions are brought almost to perfection

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Often text documents contain information tables. Numbers, text, symbols, images can be used to fill such tables, and sometimes physical or mathematical formulas need to be placed in cells. This is easy to do using the Microsoft Office Word word processor

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When reinstalling Windows or installing new devices, an unpleasant situation may arise: the system does not recognize any components. Accordingly, no driver was found for this hardware, and it does not work correctly or does not work at all

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The new Edge browser included with the new Windows 10 surprised many users with its laconic design. But many of the features that we are used to in previous versions of the browser have to be searched again. One of them is clearing the history of visited pages and other information about your surfing the Internet

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Many people know that when the computer starts up, all services and applications are turned on. This is necessary for the normal operation of the system and, above all, for a facilitated visual perception by the user. But there are situations in which loading all devices is undesirable

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Photoshop has a flexible system of settings that allows each user to create their own working environment. But it often happens that during the setup process something went wrong - the program began to work slowly and unstably, the arrangement of the panels took on a chaotic look, the necessary functions disappeared somewhere

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The grid is a handy tool that allows you to easily and quickly track changes in the image with which you are working in a graphics editor. In this article, you will learn how to create a grid in Photoshop for any image, so that it shows even the slightest distortion in your work

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In order to find something on the Internet, you need to use search engines like yandex.ru or google.com. Enter a query into the search bar and click the search button. What if you want to remove words from the search bar? Necessary Internet Browser Search engine site Instructions Step 1 The first way

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Minecraft would probably not be so interesting to its loyal fans if it did not strive for more and more realism of its virtual world. In addition to a variety of resources and mobs, there are also different types of weather conditions - including bad weather

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Some DVD player models support limited file size. To run "heavy" films on such players, you need to divide the files into segments. Necessary - Adobe Premier; - VirtualDub. Instructions Step 1 There are a huge number of programs designed to work with video files

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Animals in Minecraft are sources of food, wool, and leather. Finding them can be quite expensive, so it's easier to create a farm near your home. This is very easy to do, especially after the leash appears in the game. Necessary - leash - fence - wheat - carrot Instructions Step 1 The leash greatly simplifies the movement of animals, in early versions of the game, animals could be lured with wheat or carrots, but this was a rather long process

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Your character in Minecraft needs to constantly eat, otherwise he will get hungry and die. The main food source in the game is animals. From them you can get meat, as well as other useful items. The cow is perhaps the most useful animal. In addition to meat, you can get skins from it, from which you can construct armor

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1C is a comprehensive solution for organizing financial, personnel, material and accounting records at an enterprise. In particular, "1C: Trade Management" allows you to control and record all sales and purchases at the enterprise

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Minecraft is incredibly popular among gamers of all ages. If you have never run across a playing field consisting of cubes, you are probably wondering how to install Minecraft. You can find different versions of the game client, but the most popular are Minecraft 1

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Linux-based operating systems are gaining popularity as the primary desktop environment. This is due to the improvement of graphical shells that provide the user with a convenient interface for solving the vast majority of tasks. So, today you can set up a network in Linux using the KDE administrative snap-in

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Often the ports required for uploading and downloading torrent files are closed, and in order to open them, you need to perform a number of actions. The actions themselves are quite simple and understandable even for novice users. Necessary -Customized computer connected to the network

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The address bar of the browser contains a list of the most frequently visited or last visited Internet resources. Perhaps you would like to remove some items from this list or even the entire list of sites for certain reasons. And this can be done in any of the browsers

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Web browser is a program through which Internet pages are viewed. The general architecture of all popular browsers is similar: it consists of several components that are independent of each other, which are subsequently combined through special interfaces

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When compiling various kinds of Internet pages, it is required to list the list of files used or already available in the folder, for example, from the ftp directory. Copying the name of each file is a tedious task, especially if the list is at least 50 lines

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A gap is the part of a free margin that lies between two pages. Page break is used to highlight each page. If there are breaks in a word processing document, you can easily determine where one page ends and the next page begins. A break can be placed not only between pages, the MS Word text editor allows you to create sections even between paragraphs - this is convenient when printing ads

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While using the Internet, we all bookmark, leaving for ourselves the opportunity to quickly find the site we need and return to it. We use some bookmarks regularly, while others we completely forget. Accumulated unnecessary bookmarks can be easily deleted

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Millions of users follow the links every day, leaving information about the visit in the browser cache. If you want to remove the links you followed, i.e. to unload them from the browser memory, it is enough to perform a few simple steps. Necessary Opera software

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Nice interface is an absolute advantage for any browser. However, no matter how convenient the initial view is, the user may always want to change something in it (or do it accidentally). Then the second important aspect appears - the simplicity of customizing the appearance, which is sometimes very lame

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Video, which is usually only available for viewing on resources such as youtube.com or vk.com, is actually very easy to save to your computer, you just need to have the necessary browser add-ons and a high-speed Internet connection. Necessary - Mozilla Firefox browser

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Clearing the list of visited pages allows you to maintain the privacy of user information and frees up precious space on your computer's hard drive. The operation of deleting unnecessary files is performed by standard tools of the Microsoft Windows operating system and does not require the involvement of additional third-party programs

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To save space and money, some people use a computer instead of a regular TV. You can watch TV channels even without using additional equipment. Necessary - TV tuner. Instructions Step 1 If you need to occasionally watch television channels, then use the online broadcast

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The function of automatically connecting to the Internet when Windows boots up can be useful, like all other automation options. The solution to this problem does not require the involvement of additional software. Instructions Step 1 Call the main system menu by clicking the "

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In our age, technology is developing very quickly. A person does not always have time to get used to them. You will not have time to look back, you have created something new! Quite recently, there were no mobile phones either, but now they can be safely connected to the TV

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Now our computers have a lot of programs for work, rest and entertainment. How to keep track of all updates in order to have the latest software versions? Necessary - computer with Internet access; - browser. Instructions Step 1 Download and install Sumo ( ftp:

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In the operating systems Windows 7 and Vista, it became possible to add widgets and gadgets to the desktop - mini-programs that show constantly updated information, one of which is the weather forecast. These applications are a very convenient and pleasant innovation, since avoiding clutter on the desktop and without digging in the Internet, you can always get the fresh information you need

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You can watch TV of any kind on your computer - cable, satellite, Internet TV. Each of these types of TV has its own advantages and disadvantages, but if we talk only about the quality and stability of the video image, then you can arrange them in this order in descending order of characteristics - cable TV, satellite, Internet TV