Computer & Electronics 2024, November
Email spoofing is a type of cyber attack that involves sending an email message to the victim to trick them into believing that the sender is a specific person or company. Normally this technique is used by attackers or fake companies to extort sensitive data from users (in this specific case we speak of "
Skype is a program that allows you to make voice and video calls. Before you can use it you need to create a user account on the official Skype website. If you already have a Microsoft or Facebook account, you can use it to simplify the Skype profile creation process.
LinkedIn has been offering professionals the opportunity to create their own network since 2003. Today, more than 100 million members have published profiles, belong to groups, recommend each other, keep in touch with former colleagues, recruit employees and look for work using their LinkedIn networks.
Your favorite free songs! Sounds good, right? There are many ways to get them, some legal, some not! Read the following steps to find out the different ways to download free music from the Internet. Steps Method 1 of 9: Download from Free Popular Sites Step 1.
This article explains how to remove Bing from Google Chrome's search engine list using the "Settings" menu. In case it is not possible to do this via the Chrome settings, you can solve the problem by restoring the default configuration of the browser.
Mozilla Firefox is a fully customizable web browser. You can customize its appearance - for example color and themes - to make it closer to your tastes. One of the features you can customize in Firefox is the default font. Most browsers have the standard Times New Roman font by default.
This article explains how to view NSFW publications (acronym meaning "not safe for work" and indicating content that may upset the sensitivity of users) on Reddit. To do this, you must indicate that you are of age and enable them manually through the settings associated with the account.
Have you ever seen the "Draw My Life" videos on YouTube? Do you want to make one too? Then you've come to the right place! Steps Step 1. Get all the necessary information Ask your relatives, brothers / sisters and friends what you were like as a child.
This article shows you how to prevent an unwanted page containing unsolicited advertisements or content from being displayed when you click on a link within a website instead of the one you are actually expecting. You can perform the procedure described in the article using the desktop versions of Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, and Safari.
Anyone who loves pranks understands the potential to temporarily change the look of a website on their computer, and fortunately, there are many ways to do this. Your intent should be playful rather than malicious, but whatever your plan, the operation is pretty straightforward.
Steam is one of the most popular digital video game distribution services in the world, where you can find almost all the latest video games for Windows, Mac and Linux. It can be installed on any operating system. While the number of games available for Linux and Mac is quite limited, new ones are added every week!
Most people only use Google as a search engine, but that site actually offers a lot of useful tools if you sign in with a Google account. Google Docs is one of them. With Google Docs, you will be able to view many files in HTML format, but also convert certain types of scanned PDF documents into editable formats such as Word and.
Have you bought a new iPhone model? Most likely, the first thing you will need to do is set up your carrier's voicemail. This way people who want to contact you can leave you a voice message, in case they can't speak to you directly. The answering machine is automatically configured and controlled by the telephone company with which you signed the contract.
When you reset a mobile phone, you erase all data on it and restore it to factory conditions. This is useful when you have some problems with your phone, as it can fix most non-hardware related malfunctions. Also, it is a good habit to adopt before selling or giving away your old cell phone.
Rechargeable batteries, of which the most common are NiMH (Nickel-metal-hydride), NiCd (Nickel-cadmium), Li-ion (Lithium-ion) and lead-acid (the type generally found in cars), they are a sustainable alternative to common disposable batteries.
Electrical wires are generally used to connect parts of an electrical circuit that are not positioned on the same surface. The electrical wires then extend from one surface to another, and are therefore exposed to abrasion and wear. If an electric wire is damaged, it does not have to be replaced.
This article explains how to update the Windows operating system using the Windows Update feature. While most updates are automatically installed on Windows 10, you can run a manual check at any time to see if a new major update has been released.
Protecting smartphones is very important nowadays. These devices, now indispensable, are increasingly expensive to buy and to have repaired. One of the most sensitive to wear is certainly the display . Although current screens are made of nearly indestructible materials, misuse and bad habits could cause injuries and scratches which, over time, could affect their functionality, rendering your phone unusable.
Windows XP is one of Microsoft's most famous operating systems and, despite starting to show signs of old age, there are still many users who continue to use it. Whether you want to bring an old computer back to life, or install Windows XP on a new machine, the installation process is very short.
Have you finally received or purchased your copy of Windows Vista, but don't know where to start installing it? Read on to find out what are the steps required to perform a successful Windows Vista installation. Steps Method 1 of 2:
To change Safari configuration settings on an iOS device, you need to use the Settings app. If you are using a Mac, you can make changes directly from the browser's "Preferences" menu. Safari's configuration settings on mobile and computer are very similar, however the desktop and laptop version offers many more options.
This article shows you how to solve the most common problems you may encounter during normal use of the desktop version of Google Chrome. It also explains how to uninstall and reinstall the program on both desktop and iPhone platforms. Most of the problems related to Google Chrome originate from the use of an outdated version of the browser or no longer supported by Google or from an excess of extensions and data to manage.
The Windows 'Chkdsk' program is designed to check the integrity of the data stored on your computer's hard drive, displaying, at the end of the process, a detailed report on the 'health' of your storage medium. This utility is used to find and fix errors on the hard drive.
The power supply is often an underestimated component when it comes to diagnosing hardware problems. Testing your power supply, on the other hand, can save you a lot of headaches in the future. If your computer begins to suffer from Blue Screen of Death, hard drive errors or boot problems, you are most likely dealing with a faulty power supply.
When RAM memory (from English "Random Access Memory) no longer functions correctly, a wide range of problems can occur within the system, including data corruption, computer freezes or unexpected behavior. Faulty or damaged RAM memory represents one of the most frustrating problems to identify, since the signals that characterize it are often random and difficult to grasp.
Is your Xbox or Xbox 360 having problems lately? With age, these consoles begin to deteriorate and stop functioning as they did before. Thankfully, many problems have been solved online by various enthusiasts, who, by sharing their solutions, allow people to repair their console, even after the warranty is over.
Xbox video game DVDs can get scratched easily and fixing the problem is the hardest part of the job. You can go to stores like GameStop and purchase a dedicated product to remove scratches from the surface of CDs and DVDs, but these types of products are not effective on all types of scratches.
You may need to restore deleted browsing history from your Windows system for many reasons. For example, to find out which websites the user who used the computer before you visited, to re-access a lost URL or to retrieve important information that was mistakenly deleted.
This article explains how to properly remove a SIM from any iPhone model. The card is located inside a special compartment that you can eject from the iPhone using the special tool supplied with the phone (or the pointed part of a paper clip).
This article shows you how to solve the causes of the appearance of the Windows error blue screen known in jargon with the acronym "BSOD" from the English "Blue Screen of Death". This type of error is usually caused by installing incorrect software, a malfunctioning hardware device, or a misconfiguration.
The new 6-cell laptop batteries die after around 600-800 charging cycles, after which you have to spend around € 60 to order a replacement. It is a nice cost, and if these batteries are not disposed of correctly they can also pollute the environment.
This article shows you how to diagnose and resolve a problem with a Windows computer failing to boot. Although usually the cause of this problem is related to a hardware component that is not working properly, in some cases it could be related to the software installed on the computer.
This article explains how to format a computer hard drive, which involves deleting all data stored on it, including the operating system, using the Windows or macOS operating system. The process of formatting a computer involves deleting the content stored on the hard drive (or hard drives) and reinstalling the operating system, Windows or macOS, from scratch.
When a computer's power supply fails or wears out, it must be replaced. With a few simple tools and the help of this guide, you can do it yourself and save your repair money. Steps Method 1 of 3: Identify a PC Power Supply Fault Step 1.
Insufficient cooling is one of the most common causes of computer malfunction. Hard drives and system processors, or CPUs, are particularly vulnerable to overheating caused by insufficient cooling. Installing additional fans in the case is typically an effective way to further cool the internal parts of a computer.
Regardless of the type of optical media in use, when the surface of a CD has noticeable scratches, the ability to access stored data may be impaired. Surprisingly, however, in the case of minor scratches, smoothing the surface of the disc with simple toothpaste proves to be an excellent home remedy.
Knowing the technical specifications of a computer or electronic device is useful in order to install the correct software or to purchase the right hardware components. This information is also useful for identifying the cause of a technical problem (for example, a faulty hardware device driver).
This article shows you how to recover data (photos, videos, audios, etc.) stored on a malfunctioning or corrupt SD card. Furthermore, it is explained how to format this type of memory media in order to continue using them when the problem is not hardware, but limited to the data present and therefore completely solvable.
Restoring a computer, i.e. restoring the configuration settings that were in effect at the time of purchase, thus making it as good as new, is an ideal operation to perform when you need to reinstall the operating system due to an excessive decrease in performance or if you simply you want to sell it.
This article shows you how to check the status of a solid state drive (also called SSD from English Solid-State Drive) mounted on a Windows computer or on a Mac. On Windows systems, you can check the working status of a SSD drive using a third party program while on Mac there is a native application of the operating system.