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The standard graphics of any Windows operating system is pretty nice, but it can get boring. To change such a familiar "Start" button located in the lower left corner of the screen, you need to find the appropriate software. Necessary - computer

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Restricting access to selected folders or a file in the Microsoft Windows operating system is performed by standard means of the system itself, without the involvement of additional software. Instructions Step 1 Call the main menu of the Microsoft Windows operating system by clicking the "

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Adobe Photoshop can expand its capabilities by adding various tools or their settings, including gradients. It is extremely easy to add a new gradient to the palette. Necessary Adobe photoshop Instructions Step 1 After you've downloaded a gradient file for Adobe Photoshop (or a whole bunch of gradients), try double-clicking the file

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Sometimes, when laying out a web page, it is necessary to hide some of the elements placed in it. For example, if you want the visitor not to see the form submit buttons until all required fields are filled in. Or if the button is not intended to be used by the visitor at all, but the script placed on this page should "

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The operation of combining several images into one is very typical for various tasks associated with editing digital raster graphics, for example, when creating photo collages. As a rule, combining is done by sequentially adding graphic fragments to the base image

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When photographing a portrait, even a professional artist can make the wrong exposure and take a picture that his client may not like. Incorrectly selected exposure values can change the tone of the face as well as the color of the hair. But the final photo lends itself to processing, so all is not lost

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Counter Strike is a true bestseller all over the world. It is played not only by teenagers, but also by older people. We can say that she took over the world. The game is made quite simply: there are 2 teams (terrorists and special forces), they were given weapons, the fight goes on until the last killed one team

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An integral part of any computer is the central processing unit. The evolution of electronics has resulted in modern processors being extremely complex devices. However, each of them contains parts that carry a similar functional purpose. The core component of any processor is the core

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In Word documents and Excel spreadsheets, you can sort words, a list, or entire paragraphs alphabetically. This is done very simply, and you do not need in-depth knowledge of a computer or office programs. Instructions Step 1 To sort alphabetically in a Word document, select the desired piece of text with the mouse, select the "

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If you have become the proud owner of a trendy iPhone, you should know about the capabilities of this device. On iPhone, you can install a variety of programs, games, watch videos and listen to music on it. To install programs on the iPhone, there are special programs and services that have an intuitively simple interface in which everyone can easily navigate and download the necessary files to their device

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Sometimes, when installing a new anti-virus program on a computer, errors may occur during the installation process. Often the reason for such errors is the incorrect removal of the previously installed antivirus software, that is, the program was removed, but some of the files are still stored on the computer

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While working on the Internet, your computer is vulnerable. Viruses, malware and other security threats can seriously complicate the user's life. To protect the system from the risks associated with the Internet access, there is antivirus software

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Programs for converting speech into text have existed for a long time, but their development in Russia practically did not budge from the 90s. This is due to the fact that in our country there are quite a few specialists working in this area

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Often, updating the operating system has a positive effect on the operation of the computer. However, in some cases, you need to rollback changes for one reason or another. If you are sure that unfavorable changes in the operation of your computer have occurred due to the installation of update files, remove them

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Often there is more than one user on a computer. Each has its own version of mail programs and instant messengers, full-fledged work of browsers and other programs. Naturally, each user also has their own passwords for launching ICQ or entering a social networking site like Odnoklassniki or VKontakte

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The way the file will be displayed and what actions the user can perform with it is partially influenced by the attribute assigned to the file. If a folder or file is set to Hidden, it will become invisible. A little more detail on how to make invisible files visible and vice versa

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It is desirable for every computer user to know its configuration. For example, when buying a video game or any other software, be sure to read the minimum requirements for the program, and only if they fit the configuration of your computer, buy it

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Adobe Photoshop is well-deservedly popular with graphics users. Using this program, you can create very complex graphic works. One of the most common operations when working with an image is cutting out an element. Instructions Step 1 There are several ways to cut out a part of an image in Photoshop

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In rare situations, it becomes necessary to transfer the operating system to another hard drive. Usually this process is used to quickly copy a working version of Windows when changing a hard drive. Necessary - Partition Manager

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You can use Nero Express, a simplified version of Nero Burning ROM to create a copy of the CD. This application allows you to create copies both directly from optical media and from previously created and saved CD image files. The procedure itself, thanks to the well thought out simple interface of the program, is not difficult

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If you want to create original work in Adobe Photoshop, you cannot do without installing additional brushes. The easiest way is to download a ready-made collection from the Internet - many users share them absolutely free. You can adjust the settings of the brushes already in the program so that they will be transformed beyond recognition

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Scripts vary depending on their location. Their correct operation depends on many factors, some of which may seem too insignificant. Necessary - page editor. Instructions Step 1 For your website script to work, make sure the

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Updates for Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012 include not only anti-virus databases, but program modules. An internet connection is required to download updates. Instructions Step 1 By default, the Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012 application installs the latest updates automatically

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The Windows operating system allows you to perform any operations to edit the interface. Each user can not only change the system theme, but also replace the application icons on the desktop. To do this, you can use specialized programs for creating graphics

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Antivirus programs play a significant role in protecting your computer. There are both free and commercial applications. One of the popular solutions is Kaspersky Anti-Virus. There are several ways to purchase it. Instructions Step 1 The first option is to purchase a boxed version of antivirus software

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A sound card is an indispensable device that must be present on your computer if you want to listen to songs and watch your favorite movies with sound. If you are not satisfied with your onboard sound card, you can buy a new one. But for it to work, you need to install a driver

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The majority of manufacturers of peripheral computer equipment develop software specifically for it. Typically, these applications contain drivers to ensure compatibility with the desired operating system. Necessary Access to the Internet

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Many users note that it is inconvenient to write information to a disk using standard Windows tools, and they are looking for special software. For example, you can use the ImgBurn program, which has several advantages over the application built into the OS

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In the Windows 7 operating system, the graphic design is implemented in such a way that it can satisfy the tastes of even the most capricious user. However, if you want to set an animated desktop background, you will have to use additional software

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If you have your own postal e-mail address, it is not necessary to load the website of the mail server in the browser every time to check if new letters have arrived in the mail. Necessary distribution kit of The Bat! Instructions Step 1 You can install a special mail program that will do this for you after a specified period of time

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A wide variety of formats can be used on a personal computer, which relate to video, audio, text and other programs. They all work with specific software. Instructions Step 1 Often users have a need to create or convert to mp4 format

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Speed dial is a feature of modern browsers that allows you to bookmark multiple pages and display them in a new tab window. This way, you spend less time clicking on links to your favorite sites. It is enough to open a new tab and click on the image of the web page

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Anyone can learn computer skills. At the moment, dozens of different training centers are opening in our country every year, which help people to master the initial knowledge necessary to work with computers. Also, special centers are being opened that train people in computer skills in certain areas

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Many users have already learned how to create and use disk images. But not everyone knows how to correctly record this image so that it does not stop performing all its functions. Necessary - Nero Burning ROM; - Iso File Burning

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With the advent of 64-bit processors, software developers began to release programs, including operating systems, "sharpened" for a specific CPU architecture. When choosing a version of an application, you need to know the bitness of the OS installed on the computer

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All users of personal computers, laptops, etc. sooner or later face the need to format the hard drive. The reasons for this can be very varied - from the desire to partition the hard disk into partitions to the need to eliminate a malicious virus

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The expression "Computer is frozen" is very popular among users. It means that some problems have occurred in the operating system caused by such phenomena as overflow of internal memory of hard or local disks, incorrect sequence of specified commands, entering the wrong key combination, infection of program files with a dangerous virus

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Disabling vertical can significantly improve the performance of the video card when working with some games. The main advantage of this procedure is the increase in the number of FPS. Instructions Step 1 Keep in mind that if your monitor is running at 100 Hertz refresh rate, disabling sync will have little effect on image quality

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Pop-up blocking is one of the features of Internet Explorer that was introduced in Windows XP and is enabled by default. This removes automatic and background pop-ups, but does not affect windows opened by the user. Necessary - Windows XP

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How many cores a computer processor contains, its performance directly depends. Modern powerful models from leading manufacturers have 3 or 4 cores, and therefore are functional and fast. However, even simple 1-core copies, due to their price, have not yet completely left the computer hardware market

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When you need to format a hard drive from an already installed operating system, most users in such cases are in a hurry to use specialized programs. But not everyone knows that it is not at all necessary to install additional software for this

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The computer's RAM is determined by the capacity of the random access memory (RAM). The amount of RAM of a personal computer depends on its performance and the speed of processing incoming and outgoing information. Necessary Basic personal computer skills

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You need to know the sound card model to install the driver. It can be either integrated into the motherboard or a separate device. You can see which sound adapter you have in any Windows operating system in Device Manager. Instructions Step 1 Click on the "

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If you reinstalled the operating system and formatted one or more partitions of the hard drive, you may need to recover important information. To do this, it is recommended to use additional utilities that search for the desired files. Necessary Recuva program

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Recovering a forgotten password is quite simple, for this you only need a couple of minutes of free time. Necessary PC, internet access. Instructions Step 1 It often happens that when registering for certain services, users set complex passwords, often without writing them down, relying solely on their own memory

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There are situations when, after reinstalling the operating system, one of the local drives of the computer disappears. For example, the hard drive was divided into three local drives. Two local drives are displayed in My Computer, and the third is missing and cannot be accessed

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Many users find it difficult to save important data from the hard disk after an operating system crash. There are several proven techniques for solving this problem. Necessary - Partition Manager; - Windows installation disc

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Computer monitors have a whole set of characteristics that users often don't even know they have, let alone modify them in any way. One of these characteristics is the display frame rate of the image. It denotes how many times per second the image on the computer screen is refreshed, and, if necessary, you can change, increase or, conversely, downgrade

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Several different methods are used to connect hard disk partitions. Usually, either special programs are used, or they perform this procedure during the installation of the operating system. Instructions Step 1 In the first case, you will need the Partition Manager utility

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Almost everyone uses a computer. This unit helps a lot to simplify the work and the exchange of information, but it also has its drawbacks. Over time, the computer starts making loud noises that interfere with quiet work and cause headaches

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Opening the monitor case should be done only in special cases and if you have the appropriate skills to work with the equipment. If certain malfunctions occur, it is best to immediately take it to a service center and not do repairs at home

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There are times when the power of the computer is not enough. An easy way to solve this problem is to replace the processor with a more powerful one. Or, for faster and more stable operation of the system, high-quality cooling is needed, and the dust that has accumulated between the cooler fins interferes with good heat transfer

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Most operating systems and various suites of programs are presented in the form of disk images. This allows you to use virtual drives to work with the specified utilities and quickly create copies of the original disks. Necessary Daemon Tools Lite

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Mpeg is a fairly universal format for compressing video files, which has various types: from mpeg1 to mpeg7. It can be used for video recording, home video editing, TV broadcasting, teleconferencing, and so on. Necessary - computer

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The need to display a file extension can be caused by both security reasons and the need to change this very extension. This function does not require the use of additional programs or learning programming languages. Instructions Step 1 The full name of the extension sounds like "

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The ability to analyze data, draw certain conclusions from it and act in accordance with these conclusions is the key to success - no matter what area the person is working in. To successfully analyze data, you need to learn how to work with it

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In families recently, it often happens that a real queue is lining up for a home computer. It is impossible to buy a stationary computer for every family member - it is quite expensive, and I don’t really want to turn an apartment into a computer room

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Logging into the system without an administrator password is not a daily event, but it is not an exceptional event either. The password can be forgotten or lost, and the only user needs a working computer. The only solution is to reset your password

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Changing a user's password or restoring administrator rights is considered a constant problem that always confronts a user of a personal computer. At this point in time, users often set administrator passwords to start the operating system. However, many people forget their details and cannot enter

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The need to take a screenshot of the screen and save it may arise, for example, during a spectacular game, when watching a vivid movie or chatting on Skype with another person. You can do this using special keys or applications. Instructions Step 1 Press the Print Screen, or PrScn key, which is usually located in the upper right of the keyboard

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In the Windows Vista operating system, system files and folders are protected from the user: he simply does not see such folders and, accordingly, cannot enter or delete them. Necessary - administrator rights. Instructions Step 1 But sometimes it becomes necessary to "

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Files are the main working object of modern computers. They store both programs dealing with different types of information processing, and the information itself. These objects are placed not only on the main media (hard drive), but also on removable disks, in other computers on the local network, etc

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After installing a program or application, after a while you understand: it is not needed at all or has fulfilled its purpose. But the program is still installed on the computer. Consequently, it takes up space on your hard drive. Some applications do not allow you to install the required program due to incompatibility

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The drive names are assigned by the operating system automatically, using the Latin alphabet. the letter "C" is usually reserved for the system drive, then local and removable are named in order. There are a number of steps to change the drive letter

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To keep the Windows operating system running smoothly, there are a number of simple steps that you need to do all the time. Some of them are capable of not only fixing system errors, but also improving its performance. Necessary - CCleaner

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Sleep mode is a Microsoft operating system innovation that saves energy. This feature is usually very useful for laptop and netbook owners as it extends battery life. Convenience, however, is relative, and sometimes it is more useful to skip this setting

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In the Mozilla Firefox browser, everything is created for the convenience of the user, but the "smart program" needs to be customized for yourself, telling it what it should do and what not. When you first enter the username and password on the site, the browser prompts you to remember the combination entered for this site

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You bought a new computer with a full set of software, but forgot to ask what antivirus is in it. There are several ways to determine which antivirus is installed on your PC. Instructions Step 1 Option one. The anti-virus will start itself when the computer starts up

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An electronic signature is a requisite of a document that makes it possible to establish the presence of distortion of information, as well as the belonging of this letter to one or another owner. To create an electronic signature, cryptographic transformations of information and a private key are used

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Sometimes, filling out essays, term papers or theses, you may encounter the problem of setting page numbering in MS Word. The benefits of pagination are obvious: it makes it easy to find the section of a document that contains the information you are looking for

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As one well-known Russian proverb says, "They are greeted by their clothes, but they are escorted by their minds." This statement can be attributed not only to the appearance of a person, but also to the design of any written work, for example, an essay

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Headers and footers are called a means for marking up a document - an area of text or a picture, tables located in the top, bottom and side margins of each of the pages of the entire document. Instructions Step 1 The area of headers and footers can be modified

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The problem of blocking a computer with all kinds of viruses is now very relevant. More and more cybercriminals are trying to financially benefit from the naivete and gullibility of users. "Banners" - software that penetrates the system and blocks the ability to enter it

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Cisco Systems makes it possible for everyone to enroll in courses. Cisco courses allow you to gain new knowledge in the field of network technologies, as well as find a prestigious job in a large company. Cisco Systems Courses Cisco Systems is a leading IT technology company and is considered the world leader in networking equipment

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The productivity of the beloved by many graphic editor Photoshop can be increased by adding additional tools to the existing tools. To add new features to the Brush Tool, follow these simple instructions. Necessary In order to add new brushes to Photoshop, you need to upload them on one of the specialized sites or forums:

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Most modern games have a multiplayer mode or are designed to be networked with other players. The development of telecommunication technologies made it possible to use fast and inexpensive means of communication in everyday life, and playing with other people is still more interesting and difficult than with the artificial intelligence of a computer opponent

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The popular and easy-to-use CD burning system Nero Burning Rom supports burning not only ordinary CDs and DVDs with data, music and video; but also the creation of special bootable disks from which you can load the operating system at startup and install it

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In the early days of computers, the Internet was not so widespread. Most often, teenagers had to play in computer clubs. But now the games are available both via local networks and via the Internet. Instructions Step 1 You can play with a friend from different computers using the Internet

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Sometimes, when working with a text document, you may need a table. It's easy to draw and paste it in Microsoft Word. This process usually takes a few minutes. Necessary - Microsoft Word application installed on the computer. Instructions Step 1 Create a new document or open a previously created document in which you want to draw and insert a table

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Thanks to the development of Internet technologies, you can now learn to play the guitar without leaving your home. It is enough to download and install an interactive training course on your computer. It will help you to easily master the theory and practical skills of playing the guitar

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Many online games are distributed on the f2p - free-to-play system, and in the last two years World Of Warcraft, the most popular online game, has also partially switched to this system. You can play it for free, but with some restrictions. Instructions Step 1 If you want to play World of Warcraft for free, you will need to create a starter account on the BattleNet system - this can be done on the system's website

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If you need to open two images at once in Adobe Photoshop, you can do it in the two most popular ways. It should be noted that opening images in the application will not cause you any difficulty. All actions can be performed with a few mouse clicks

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Sooner or later, a developing accountant comes to use the 1C Accounting program. If you have a folder of documents in your hands, and on your computer a newly installed, empty 1C database, you need to enter the data into the program by filling in all the necessary tables and reference books

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There are situations when you need to protect your computer from unauthorized access. This can be done using a password that only the owner of the PC will know. To set a lock on your computer, you need to take several steps. Instructions Step 1 The password can protect not only the login to the system, but also the exit from the standby mode

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Playing in windowed mode is often more convenient than playing in full screen mode. For example, if you are chatting with someone along the way and you need the ability to quickly change the active window. Or if you decide to dispel the office melancholy, but at any moment a displeased face of the boss may appear behind your back

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Kaspersky Lab anti-virus products are deservedly popular, because very few competitive programs can compare with them in terms of reliability and ease of use. In addition, antiviruses from this company can be easily purchased at the nearest store where the software is sold

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Very often, for the subsequent processing of photos, designers have to convert them into drawings in vector format. Lately, vector graphics have become quite popular among amateurs, especially when it comes to converting an image into a monochrome vector

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Often, archives are split into several constituent parts in order to make them more convenient to send, for example, to a forum or any other resource where the size of a file attachment is limited. Also, this method is widely used to write large files to removable media

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Sometimes computer users need to reduce a large photo, for example, to use it as an avatar on a forum or a picture for a blog post. This can be done using any free image editor, for example, the standard Microsoft Paint. Instructions Step 1 Click the "

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Codecs are special add-ons for multimedia programs that allow you to view or create high-quality video, listen to audio files, and more. They are usually available for free download on the Internet, and should be installed immediately after updating the operating system

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UTorrent is a handy application for downloading files of various sizes from the Internet. To start downloading you need a torrent file and the program itself. Installing and configuring uTorrent is very simple - you need to specify a location for storing torrent files and a location for storing downloaded information

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Scroll is a function to display the scrolling of a page as the user views information. If you wish, you can remove it, save it or adjust it according to your own preferences. Necessary - the skill of using the JavaScript language

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Despite the reliability of modern anti-virus software, very often there are situations when a virus blocks the system. In some cases, the virus can be removed, and the data on the computer is left intact. To remove the virus and unlock the computer, you will need additional software and hardware, namely:

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ITunes is a program for downloading music, movies and video clips. Most applications and albums in the program are paid, but there are also free ones. Therefore, you can register without specifying the identifiers of your bank cards. Instructions Step 1 Create a Google mailbox

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To reinstall the antivirus program, if you want to install a new version of your existing antivirus program or even change the defender, you must first disable the activation of the old program. But this is not always possible. Necessary - the Internet

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Very often, personal computer users are faced with the problem of returning a deleted trash can shortcut from the desktop. The fact is that it is not so easy to return it, but it is possible. Instructions Step 1 Press the Win + R key combination, in the window that appears, enter the word regedit in the line and press the Enter key

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There are special graphic editors for correcting images. According to the level of proficiency in editing user images, you can choose a program with an optimal set of functions. Necessary - graphics editor. Instructions Step 1 Download from the Internet or purchase a graphic editor in any other way

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Every PC user has at least once faced the need to install the OS using a boot disk. Also, these disks are useful when the computer is infected with a virus and cannot boot from the hard disk. Boot disk is a removable media that allows you to start your computer directly from the drive thanks to the presence of a special boot sector

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The situation when the computer does not see the disk is quite rare. In this case, the user may need to open the BIOS and set the correct settings. Knowing how to do this will help you get your computer back up and running. Instructions Step 1 First, assess the situation that is causing the problem on your computer

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A network card is a device by which computers connect to a network and communicate with each other. Structurally, the network adapter can be an expansion card and can be inserted into a special slot on the motherboard or integrated into the motherboard