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If you don't have a TV in your house, it doesn't matter. You can connect all the channels you are interested in to your personal computer. To do this, you need to buy a TV tuner, connect and configure it accordingly. Instructions Step 1 Buy a TV tuner from any computer store to connect to the channels

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In the age of the Internet and information technology, switches are increasingly used. These are special devices that send batches of documents to all addresses on the network at the same time. It is difficult to overestimate this feature of the switch, since office interests require such a function

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A factor of visual impairment is the exposure of the eyes to ultraviolet radiation and the blue glow of the screen, excessive brightness and pulsation of the monitor. To mitigate these effects, optics have developed anti-computer goggles. They consist of a frame and an optical polymer or mineral lens coated with a special metallized coating

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Sometimes a situation may arise when you want to create a copy of a DVD disc. For example, if important information is stored on it, then for reliability it is better to overwrite this disk and store it in several copies. All you need is a DVD burner, blank DVD, basic computer knowledge, and a software program

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If you are engaged in photography or video shooting, then you know firsthand that every shooting day requires the creation of a report or a disc with the material that will be bought from you. To create a disc, you can use any program that can transfer data from your hard drive to a CD / DVD

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When you move information on the hard disk of your computer and download from the Internet, the files do not always end up in the directory in which they will be stored for a long time. Certain operating system commands and functions save information only temporarily, and if you do not want to lose important data, you should know where to find it

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Sound editing is necessary for everyone and everyone who at least once in his life has come across, or is faced with the presentation of audio files, or wants to fix something in a video or audio recording, both for commercial use and for himself

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If for some reason there is a need to remove one of the audio tracks from the movie, you can use various programs designed for video editing and sound editing. The easiest and most convenient program is VirtualDubMod. Instructions Step 1 One of the most important advantages of the program is the removal of audio tracks without changing the quality of the movie

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Many video files on the Internet are distributed with additional audio tracks that allow you to watch the desired movie in different languages. These audio tracks are usually in AC3 format and can be connected using standard functions of some video playback software

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A large amount of information or a virus that accidentally entered the computer can cause damage to the hard disk. Knowing this, prudent PC users, just in case, create a full backup of the hard drive in order to be able to restore all lost data at any time

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To protect information in a computer, firewall programs are usually used. However, Windows OS has rules for setting up a working environment to improve security. These rules are called security policies. If used correctly, the risk of system breaches is greatly reduced

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A modern PDA is almost a complete replacement for a computer. But its owner often needs to transfer the necessary files, a game or a favorite photo from a computer to a PDA. There are two ways to transfer a file: with and without a wire. Necessary Cable for connecting PDA and computer, infrared port, Bluetooth Instructions Step 1 If you are transferring a file using a computer and cable, then for this you need to:

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Games have long ceased to be an attribute of stationary personal computers - with the rapid growth of modern electronic technologies, users have the opportunity to play not only on a PC or laptop, but also on cell phones and PDAs - pocket computers

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If your player or any other player does not read this or that movie, the problem most likely lies in the incompatibility of formats, which can be easily corrected using a special program - a converter. What are video converters for?

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Updating the configurations of the "1C: Enterprise" program is one of the essential factors for the correct and stable operation of your copy of the product. New versions of typical configurations on average are released once a month

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Monitor calibration is most often performed by those personal computer users who are involved in photo or video processing. Calibration helps you edit the image setting of your monitor so that the user can see the most true colors and tones in the picture

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Sometimes Windows users get bored with the same kind of windows. It is easy to set up both without any additional programs and with the involvement of third-party applications. Necessary - Internet connection; - a program that changes the appearance of the windows of the operating system

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Many users have already infected their computers with virus programs that block any system activity until a certain amount of money is sent to the phone number indicated in the banner. Fortunately, there are ways to unlock your PC without paying the scammers money

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We are accustomed to amenities, we want to live freely and not depend on the place and time. It was for free people that the PDA was invented - pocket personal computers or handhelds. In the English abbreviation PDA - Personal Digital Assistant

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Mobile phone firmware is a special program that changes the software of the device. There are firmwares for almost every telephone set. Instructions Step 1 If you are using a firmware that suits you, but want to change some elements in it, you need to unpack the firmware, and then (after making the changes) package it in such a way that it remains a working program

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Often, in order to avoid copying valuable files that you store on your computer or on the network, it is important to protect them. A large number of files can be stored in Zip archives. It is worth considering how to install protection on them

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The brightness of the monitor screen or the brightness of the image transmitted to it can be adjusted in several ways. While with conventional monitors everything is more or less clear, with portable computers, everything is usually more complicated, since they do not have special menu buttons

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Decrypting your computer is like resetting your password. To decode the password for an account in Windows, you can use the built-in Administrator account in Safe Mode. Instructions Step 1 At the moment when the computer boots, namely when a screen with various system information is displayed on the monitor (as a rule, such a screen follows the motherboard logo), press the F8 key on the keyboard

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It is very easy to distinguish licensed copies of an operating system from fakes. In addition to the significant external differences between optical media, there is also an online verification of the installed software. Necessary - Internet connection

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If your computer is not connected to the Internet, this does not mean that you can leave it unprotected. Antivirus must be present on it in the same mandatory manner as the operating system. In addition, this antivirus needs to be updated regularly

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A router is an important device when you need to use the Internet on several computers. It allows you to quite simply and independently configure the distribution of the Internet. It turns on in the following way. Necessary Router Power supply network Instructions Step 1 Connect the power plug to the back of the router

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Today, quite stringent requirements are imposed on official text documents - essays, term papers and theses, as well as many others. To always comply with them, you need to be able to use professional text editor commands, such as number text and others

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The good thing about the Internet is that it has almost everything. And you can download any information to your computer. But anything can happen, and the download is sometimes interrupted. In order not to lose files and download them again, use a few simple programs:

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The history of viruses dates back to the second half of the 20th century. However, more accurate data differ: some argue that the first viruses appeared in the 1960s, others argue that it was 1981. The point is what exactly can be considered a virus

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Despite the rapid development of computer technology, network security is still a critical issue. One of the most common are XSS vulnerabilities that allow an attacker to gain complete control over an Internet resource. To ensure that your site is secure, you should scan it for this vulnerability

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Have you ever noticed the difference between photographs taken by a professional registry office photographer and an amateur? The faces of the newlyweds are clean, without wrinkles, the smile sparkles, etc. In fact, a professional camera is not able to whiten teeth or get rid of wrinkles

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When working with Acronis, a Secure Zone was created on your computer. This zone usually takes up a significant portion of the hard disk space. If you need to free this space by moving the Security Zone to another partition on the hard drive, you will first have to delete the existing Security Zone

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The icq program is one of the most popular online communication applications. In addition, icq is also a special protocol for instant messaging, which is also supported by qip, pidgin and many others. Necessary - computer with Internet access

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A link is a link that takes you to another website, document, or another part of the same document. An outbound link directs the visitor to another website, an inbound link directs guests to that site. A direct link looks like a web address, for example, www

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Sometimes we go to QIP or ICQ only to chat with a specific person. And meaningless messages from strangers turn out to be very inappropriate. The special status "Invisible" helps to hide from unwanted correspondence, but the all-seeing eye of qip can "

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To create and insert an order form on the site, you need to have the skills of a web programmer. You can also entrust this business to third-party performers with these skills. Necessary - Notepad or regular notepad. Instructions Step 1 Download a program for easier work with code, for example, a simple editor Notepad

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In accounting, the reflection of the same transaction occurs using the double entry method. This applies to any activity performed within the enterprise. Also, any operation must be documented. Necessary - 1C program or any other accounting tool adopted at your company

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The safety of a computer or local network can be compromised by incorrect actions of employees. In this case, it becomes necessary to prohibit the installation of programs by insufficiently qualified users. Instructions Step 1 To set such a ban, you need administrator rights

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Internet speed is a constant value that does not depend on anything other than your tariff plan for accessing the network. The only way to control the traffic going to your PC is to rearrange the priorities of the computer in such a way that important tasks load the access channel as much as possible, while the work of not particularly important ones is suspended

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On many modern computers, there is no way to open a floppy disk. This is due to the fact that floppy disks are an outdated storage medium, and practically few people use them nowadays. Instructions Step 1 To open a floppy disk, it is necessary that there is a special hole in the system unit into which the floppy disk is inserted

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A floppy disk is a removable storage medium that is now rarely used in computer technology. It is a thin plastic disc with a magnetic coating placed in a protective case. In addition to the usual methods of protecting information, this medium also uses a write prohibition mechanism, which is atypical for modern devices

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From a technological point of view, flash cards are one of the common flash elements of a web page. As with other elements made using this technology, right-clicking on a postcard does not bring up a menu with the "Save As" item, which is used to upload pictures to a computer

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On any computer, the sleep mode automatically enters into sleep mode after a specified timeout period. This saves energy, so there is no need to constantly turn on and off the computer, as this is harmful. When working with paper documents, it is not always pleasant to see a black screen in front of you like a shining black hole

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If you need to color a black and white photo, and you do not have the skills to work in Photoshop, do not rush to get upset - there is a way to do it using a small and handy program designed specifically for this purpose. Instructions Step 1 The program is called BlackMagic and you can download it on the official website of the developers at www

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To effectively teach how to work with a computer in the classroom, you need to know how to properly set up a local network between devices and make classes for students as convenient as possible. Instructions Step 1 Connect and configure the equipment required to create a local network

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Computers in the modern school are not only a computer science class. There are computers in the school administration, in the accounting department, and in the library. Connecting school computers to the network, ensuring the normal operation of the network is the responsibility of the network administrator

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The computer has firmly entered the life of a modern person. In front of the kids, adults work behind him, read the news, communicate on social networks, and have fun. Children are attracted by the example of adults, the sound and movement that they see in the monitor

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In the operating system, the same operation can be performed in different ways. In order to quickly copy the necessary files, the user only needs to choose the option that seems to him more efficient and simple. Instructions Step 1 Select the files you want to copy

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Imagine that you have a favorite disc that contains certain information (music, movies, photos or games). As soon as you inserted it into the CD / DVD drive of the computer, the system gives an error - a dialog box appears with a message that the disc cannot be opened

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Let's imagine a very real situation - we wanted fame. To do this, they remembered all the vocal lessons, assembled a musical group, worked for a long time on the text and music, constantly improving and improving the already almost masterpiece creation

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Window transparency has been available to users in Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7 since 2005. This option made it possible to make the frames around the windows of folders and programs somewhat transparent, "blurring" the background, as well as multi-colored, according to the user's taste

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The desktop should be organized in such a way as to provide the user with quick access to the necessary resources. But the design also plays an important role. The choice of wallpaper for your desktop must be approached not only creatively, but also logically

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The new version of the Windwos 10 operating system will open up many new possibilities for the user. A more user-friendly browser will delight fans of the Internet browser from Microsoft, which has long lagged behind its competitors in development

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The developers provide for a special system for accessing software functions using a special USB key. If it is lost, the owner of the software must apply for a new copy, but this is not always convenient. Necessary - Dekart Key Manager program

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It will not be difficult to download a free demo version of any antivirus. It is much more difficult to activate the product, although most antiviruses offer free activation for a year. Set up the security of your computer effortlessly. Necessary - demo version of antivirus

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If you want to use your plasma TV as a computer monitor, learn how to properly connect and set up both equipment. Remember that this task requires certain accessories. Necessary - DVI-HDMI cable. Instructions Step 1 Select the connector on the TV through which you will connect this device to the computer's video card

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Sometimes, while browsing the Internet, people open a large number of windows, expecting to return to viewing this information. However, then they give up this idea, and then it is useful to be able to immediately close all the windows. Opening windows The window that appears on the computer screen during work is a way of organizing the information that the user is currently dealing with

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Many fans of the Counter-Strike game at least once in their lives have a desire to record a demo of their own or someone else's game. This is usually an integral part of the video clip creation process. Necessary - bmp to avi

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Do you want to constantly surprise your friends on VKontakte with unusual and beautiful graffiti? Forget about the fact that you can't draw and that the possibilities of drawing graffiti on Facebook are limited. There are ways to draw any picture and send any photo or finished drawing to a friend's wall - these are special programs for drawing and sending graffiti on VKontakte

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In addition to completely shutting down your computer, the Windows operating system provides several options for partial shutdown. One of them is called "hibernation" and, in fact, is equivalent to a complete shutdown, but before shutting down, it saves the current state of the desktop and restores it the next time it is turned on

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To back up a disc, you need to copy it somewhere, and your computer's hard drive is fine for this purpose. Depending on the content of the disc and the future use of the copy, you can recommend different copying methods. Instructions Step 1 DVD containing movie:

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For most users, Kaspersky Anti-Virus has become the “best” default. However, no matter how good an antivirus is, it, by definition, is not capable of making the right decisions with 100% accuracy. anti-virus databases take time to update. Files that are suspicious are quarantined by Kaspersky, renaming them and making them impossible to run

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When several people work on a computer, you always want your personal files to be inaccessible to other users. Of course, you can not store the files on the hard drive that you want to protect from other users. But this is not very convenient

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It would seem that almost all personal computer users know how to open directories (folders), but sometimes they encounter problems in which normal opening of folders is impossible. This happens when access to a specific folder is closed or the operating system crashes

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The line of applications Acrobat from Adobe Systems is designed to work with documents in PDF - Portable Document Format. These applications include both freeware document viewers (Acrobat Reader) and full-fledged editors. In order to be able to remove a page from a pdf file, you need to use one of the versions of the Acrobat editor - Standart, Pro or Suite

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Changing the parameters of the CPU is a very important step in speeding up your computer. It is important to understand that incorrect settings can lead not only to malfunction of some devices, but also to their damage. Necessary - CPU-Z

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Despite the widespread adoption of multi-core processors, some applications still use only one physical core. To fix this error, you must independently activate the work of the rest of the CPU. Instructions Step 1 Start by examining your operating system settings

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Any motherboard has a password protection function before loading the operating system. In the event that the body of the machine is sealed, it guarantees the impossibility for an intruder to at least remain unnoticed. But often this protection has to be removed for legitimate purposes - after purchasing a used board

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You can overclock the processor to improve the performance of your computer. Typically, this operation is performed by changing the processor multiplier in the BIOS or using auxiliary programs. Instructions Step 1 If your motherboard supports fast overclocking mode, restart it while holding down the DEL key

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Most modern processors do not need optimization. Their performance allows them to perform most of the functions required by the average user. If you do decide to overclock the CPU, there are a few tips to keep in mind. Instructions Step 1 Make sure the CPU is stable

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Lightroom is a utility included in the powerful graphics package Adobe Photoshop. With its help, you can edit the image and improve some of its qualities - for example, remove the graininess of the picture or any other shortcomings. The difficulty of using the utility at first glance seems to be that it has a different interface from the usual Photoshop

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In personal computers or laptops with dual-core processors running Windows XP, two cores are most often used by default, but some of the programs require one of them to be disabled for correct operation. Instructions Step 1 Make sure the second core of your processor is disabled

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Using the main hot keys provided in the programs installed on the computer can significantly speed up the work at the computer. In the process of working in programs installed on Windows OS, we perform tedious repetitive actions. They can be easily replaced with short presses of special keyboard key combinations, the so-called hot keys

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Mastering office applications is not complete without learning the principles of working with tables, be it tables in Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Word. Let's look at a few simple techniques for adding columns (columns) to a table. Instructions Step 1 Start Microsoft Excel

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The power supply unit (PSU) is one of the most important parts of a computer. It is through him that electricity is distributed to all components of the computer. The power supply unit is cooled using an oversized cooler that works on air injection, which is why a huge amount of dust collects in it

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Line spacing in text files refers to the vertical distance between words. Many documents have to be saved taking into account the requirements that are also often imposed on this text formatting parameter. By default, it is set to single in documents

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In order for employees and students not to be distracted from the process, system administrators of organizations and educational institutions restrict the ability to download certain types of files, for example, music (* .mp3, * .wav, * .ogg) or video (

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The Symbian mobile operating system supports the installation of compatible applications. In order to know if the program is suitable for your mobile device, you just need to know the version of the operating system. Necessary - Internet connection

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Socket type is the main characteristic of computer processors. It is for it that the motherboard is selected, which must have an appropriate socket for the processor. A socket is a socket on the motherboard where the processor is installed

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You can find out the processor marking using the software method, you can also get this information on the Internet using the search. In both cases, do not confuse the labeling of the device with its name. Necessary - access to the Internet

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To copy many files from DVD media, you can simply save them to your computer's hard drive. Unfortunately, this method sometimes severely limits the possibilities of subsequent use of the stored information. Necessary - Daemon Tools Lite

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A disk image is a file that contains a copy of all data on a medium, such as a hard disk, DVD, or CD. With a disk image mounted on a virtual disk, you can work as with a regular "material" media. To create a disk image from an .iso,

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The main strength of styles is ease of use. They can be easily added to a layer, and modified or removed if necessary. With the help of styles, with one click of the mouse, you can apply a variety of different effects to an image - glow, drop shadows, strokes and others

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To find and install suitable drivers, you need to know what kind of hardware is installed in this computer. To determine the models of devices and their characteristics, special utilities are usually used. Necessary - Everest

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The stereophonic effect, even on the corresponding equipment, appears only if the phonogram is also stereophonic. But there is also a way to get surround sound from a monophonic phonogram, and to enrich the sound of a stereo one. Instructions Step 1 Before physically altering your audio system, check for surround sound settings in your computer's sound card settings

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A screenshot is a screenshot of an image from a monitor screen, saved as a graphic file on a computer. The picture obtained in this way can be processed in the built-in editor of the used program, in standard Windows applications or another program designed to work with graphics

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Ad modules are often installed automatically. Nowadays, they have become a form of spam. After installing them, and without your agreement, they fit into the browser and can block access to various network services. And they just interfere with the normal use of the computer and the Internet

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A computer is a device that works continuously. As a result, dust builds up in the computer case, which can cause electrostatic discharge and burn the device. Besides, getting dust on the cooler can impair its cooling properties. The process of cleaning a computer with a vacuum cleaner is not too complicated, but it has some subtleties

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Clogged coolers are one of the most common causes of overheating of certain equipment in a personal computer. Timely fan care helps to significantly extend the lifespan of your PC and laptop. Necessary - crosshead screwdriver

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The set of characters on the keyboard is carried out in two languages - Russian and English. The language is set by default, depending on your operating system, and it can be changed either by pressing a keyboard shortcut or from the shortcut bar (at the very bottom right of the screen)

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The system disk is usually called the volume containing the operating system. By default, in the Microsoft Windows operating system, this volume is the C drive. Instructions Step 1 Call the main menu of the Microsoft Windows operating system by clicking the "

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Pdf - Portable Document Format is a format developed by Adobe Corporation. Documents of this type include not only text, but also graphics, media files, and additional resources such as non-standard fonts. The methods for retrieving and storing the text of such documents differ from the methods used when working with regular text files

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Windows 8 developers have provided the ability to burn ISO images to CDs using standard operating system tools. Now you do not need to download third-party programs for this purpose. Necessary - a computer with Windows 8 installed

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You can burn video data that exceeds its actual size to a standard DVD disc in different ways - using Nero, VirtualDub, or on a dual-layer disc. Each method has its own specifics. Necessary Nero program, blank disc. Instructions Step 1 Start the Nero program

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Some users choose to assemble new personal computers by themselves. This approach allows you to save about 20% of the cost of the finished PC and choose all the components yourself. The main element in the assembly of a personal computer is the motherboard

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Random access memory is a type of volatile memory in a computer or mobile device. All data is deleted from devices after power off. In computers, this type of memory is represented as separate devices - RAM. Necessary - Set of screwdrivers

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Installing an antivirus product on your computer is half the battle. You also need to activate the purchased key. Performing this step for a beginner is a very difficult exercise. Necessary Eset NOD 32 software. Instructions Step 1 First of all, you need to buy these keys, which are often called "

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Today backing tracks, compilations and phonograms for karaoke are actively used by sound engineers and artists in the field of celebrations, concerts and other social events. Knowing how to cut out the chorus can be required to create an interesting mix or remix

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So that antiviruses - strict defenders of computer systems from malware - do not distract with warnings about viruses where there are no dangers, their work can be temporarily interrupted. In addition, the speed of performing computer operations will increase, and you will not be exposed to great risks

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Optimizing the settings for the video card can improve the performance of this device. This method is most often used when there is a need to launch a heavy 3D application or a certain game. Necessary - Riva Tuner; - Nvidia Control Panel