Computer & Electronics 2024, December

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This article offers an overview of the steps required to install and configure Android on your Ubuntu Linux system. Before installing the Android SDK on the system you will need to have the Oracle Java JDK or the OpenJDK. OpenJDK (Open Java Development Kit) is a free and open source implementation of the Java programming language.

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This article shows you how to set an internet browser other than Safari as the default browser on a Mac. The most popular and popular third-party browsers include Google Chrome, Firefox and Opera, but you can choose to use and set as default any browser installed on your Mac.

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From time to time it may be necessary to reinstall OS X even just to fix any errors and improve the performance of your computer. The re-installation process only takes a few minutes and is quite simple. If you can make a full backup of your most important files, you should also be able to avoid any future problems.

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This article explains how to connect a USB printer to a LAN using a dedicated print server (also called a "print server") or by connecting it directly to the network router. If the latter has a USB port, you can connect the printer directly to the router using that communication port.

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To find out if an iMessage message has been delivered correctly, you need to start the Messages app, select the conversation in question and check that "Delivered" is present under the message that has been sent. Steps Method 1 of 2:

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Most Macintosh computers can now burn CDs. It is quite easy and straightforward to write data to a CD, but sometimes it is more difficult to create a music CD. Read this quick tutorial to learn how. Steps Step 1. Open iTunes Step 2.

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This wikiHow teaches you how to set up a browser to block pop-up windows that appear when you open or close a website using a Mac. Steps Method 1 of 3: Using Safari Step 1. Open the Safari browser on the Mac The icon looks like a blue compass and is located in the "

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The macOS operating system allows you to burn data to a CD without the need to install special third-party software. A large amount of audio files can be stored on a single CD, which you can then play on any player. However, you can use a blank CD to burn another disc image.

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This article explains how to eject a CD from a Mac, as well as remove a disc when the reading drive is not responding. Even though newer Mac computers do not have a CD player, on older models it is still installed and in some cases the CDs may get stuck inside or the "

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This article explains how to download a file from the web and store it directly on an SD card using a Windows or Mac computer. If your computer does not have a built-in SD card reader, you will need to purchase an external USB one or borrow it from a friend.

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The "text to speech" method on a Macintosh allows users to select text and play it through the Mac's voice. This is a useful feature for those who need to rest their eyes or who works in multitask. Here are some steps to get your Mac to read.

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If you are one of those who spend a lot of time working in front of the computer, you know how difficult it is to manage yourself in order to always be productive while being just one click away from the many possible distractions. But don't give up:

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This article explains how to play an audio file using two separate Bluetooth speakers at the same time. If you're using a Mac, you can take advantage of a tool built into the operating system to play your music through any two Bluetooth speakers, regardless of make and model.

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This wikiHow teaches you how to open the "Terminal" window (command prompt) of a macOS system using the Launchpad application, the Spotlight search field or Finder. The "Terminal" window allows you to access the Unix part of the macOS operating system in order to manage files, modify configuration settings and run scripts directly from the command line.

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With the passage of time and constant use, your MacBook's battery controller will have more and more difficulty determining the remaining charge. This article explains how to calibrate this computer component to maximize your experience when using a MacBook.

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At first glance, using your new Mac it may seem impossible to perform a right-click … a Mac mouse has only one button! Fortunately, you can continue to take advantage of the very useful context menus available for any element, even if you have a mouse with only one button.

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This article explains how to install the Xcode development environment on Mac or Windows computer. In this second case, a virtual machine must be created using the VirtualBox program. Steps Method 1 of 2: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 7 Step 1.

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When you connect your Android device to your Windows computer, you should be able to easily browse its contents using the Windows 'Explorer' window. However, if you connect your Android device to a Mac computer, things would be a bit more difficult.

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This wikiHow teaches you how to change the name Siri uses to address you on iPhone and iPad or on Mac. Steps Method 1 of 2: iPhone and iPad Step 1. Launch the Contacts app It features a phone book-like icon paired with a stylized human silhouette.

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This article explains how to update Safari. For example, to perform the procedure on a Mac, click on "App Store" → Click on "Updates" → Search for system update → Click on the "Update" option. Steps Method 1 of 2:

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Depending on the model of portable Mac you have, you can press the Power or Touch ID button in the upper right corner of the keyboard to start the macOS operating system. If you are using a desktop model of Mac, for example a Mac Pro, an iMac, a Mac Mini, make sure the computer is properly connected to the mains, then press the "

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Connecting a Mac to a server is the ideal way to transfer data directly from one computer to another, share large files, or access a file from another network. You can connect to any Mac or Windows server on the network, as long as file sharing is enabled on your computer.

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If an email address link in your browser on Mac OS X opens an unwanted application, you may find it difficult to locate where to set your favorite application. Steps Step 1. Open Apple Mail (Mail.app) If you haven't configured Mail, enter some dummy POP, IMAP or Exchange data (Mail will check for correctness, return an error message but allow you to continue).

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Changing the IP address of a computer can be useful to prevent a cyber attack by other users who know this precious information, or simply to take on a new "online identity". Using the "System Preferences" you can change the IP address of a Mac at any time.

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Torrents are files in 'torrent' format, which can be downloaded for free from the web. This file format is used in peer-to-peer networks for data sharing. This tutorial shows you how to download a torrent on Mac. Steps Step 1. Download the client version of 'µtorrent' from the following URL 'www.

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This article explains how to change the key combinations on a Mac that allow you to take a screenshot in different ways. Steps Step 1. Click on the "Apple" menu It features the Apple logo and is located in the upper left corner of the Mac screen on the menu bar.

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This article shows you how to update Safari on Mac to prevent the warning message "This version of Safari is no longer supported" from being displayed. If you are using a Mac running OS X 10.5 (Leopard) or earlier, you will need to purchase a copy of the new OS X 10.

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This article shows you how to connect a MacBook Pro to a High Definition TV. You can use an HDMI or Thunderbolt cable to connect the laptop to any type of high-definition device. Alternatively, you can use a wireless connection using an Apple TV.

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If you want to backup your Mac without using Time Machine, keep reading this article. Steps Step 1. Buy an external hard drive, if you don't already have one that you can use Now you can find them even for less than 100 euros. Step 2.

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This article explains how to set a program as the default media player for playing audio and video files on Mac. In this case you will have the option to separately configure a software for each file format such as MOV, AVI, MP3 and MP4. Steps Step 1.

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Are you having trouble connecting your new printer to your Mac? No problem, this article shows two ways you can connect a printing device to a Mac: direct connection via USB cable or wireless connection via Wi-Fi network. Choose the method that is most convenient for you, based on your needs, and read on.

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By default of the operating system, Mac computers always try to automatically connect to the most recently used Wi-Fi network. However, Apple's programmers wanted to make life easier for users by allowing you to change the default Wi-Fi network to connect to and remove those no longer in use quickly and easily.

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This article explains how to download YouTube videos on a Mac, so that you can watch them without using the internet connection. If you have no problem staying in front of the screen while a video is playing, you can use QuickTime to record what appears on your Mac screen.

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This article explains how to perform routine maintenance on a Mac to prevent system deadlocks or malfunctions from occurring. While there are specific solutions for every type of problem that can arise during normal use of a Mac, performing preventative maintenance is always the best solution.

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You just bought one of the beautiful new MacBooks, and you want to give it a name - but you don't know how! Or you got a Mac that belonged to your sister, a friend or you bought it used. However you got your Mac, it doesn't have your name yet.

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Finding parental controls on your Mac OS X can be a real disappointment. Fortunately, there are a few ways to get around this setting. Steps Method 1 of 3: Disable Parental Control with Administrator Access Step 1. Log in with an administrator account It's easy to disable parental controls on an OS X account, directly from the profile that enabled it, or with another user with administrator rights.

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This wikiHow teaches you how to switch between applications on Mac when in full screen view mode. You can do this using the trackpad with four fingers or a Magic Mouse with two. Place your fingers on the device and swipe them left or right to switch between one app window.

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The Mac Dock was created to house the icons of any application, file or folder, so you can access them quickly and easily. One of its additional functions is to notify the user of all currently open programs and, if one of them has a problem closing, its icon would remain "

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This article explains how to change the video resolution on Mac. To do this, you need to access the "Apple" menu, click on the "System Preferences" item, click on the "Monitor" icon, click on the "Resized"

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This article shows you how to adjust the sensitivity of the mouse on both a Windows and a Mac system. Steps Method 1 of 2: Windows Step 1. Start the Windows search function If on the right of the Windows "Start" button, characterized by the icon , a search bar is not visible, press the key combination ⊞ Win + S.