ComputerYA
USB ports are fantastic, but they also open up your computer to a peculiar vulnerability: voltage. While a USB port is designed to handle just a few volts of electricity, a USB kill stick forces hundreds of volts into your computer, destroying all the sensitive electrical components inside. How does it do this, and should …
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Occasionally, you find applications or games distributed as .jar files instead of the usual .exe file. You can’t just double-click on a JAR file to run the app. How, then, do you open a JAR file? Java used to be a popular coding language to create freeware games and applications. Even now, many freeware apps …
Relaying information is always easier when it has a visual representation. In the digital age, we know how taking screenshots has been so useful for this and other purposes such as note-taking and sending clearer ideas in just a few clicks. With the different software and tools available for taking screen captures nowadays, choosing the …
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Sound equalizers are used in sound recording and production. They can remove unwanted sounds, make certain frequencies more prominent, and improve audio quality. A sound equalizer app works by adjusting the volume of different audio frequencies (called bands). Audiophiles use equalizer apps to improve the quality of music and other audio from their sound gear. …
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Most new computers and laptops you buy at the store or online usually come loaded with Windows 10. If you’re starting from scratch with a new build, you’ll need a clean Windows installation and you’ll need to activate it. Activation in Windows 10 helps verify that you have a genuine copy of Windows that hasn’t …
Many Windows system processes are considered essential for running a safe and fully working PC. Wuauserv is arguably one of the most important—this service (also known as the Windows Update service) keeps your PC up-to-date with the latest feature releases and bug fixes. Just like ntoskrnl.exe and other important system services, wuauserv requires priority access …
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Microsoft announces a new Windows 10 build and everyone but you are getting their devices updated. When you check the Windows Update section in the Settings app, Windows says your device is up-to-date. Of course, there’s a new Windows version but you’re stuck on an older version. We explain why this happens, and how you …
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Most businesses already know that not using video is no longer an option. Did you know that 87% of online marketers use video as part of their digital marketing strategy? If your company isn’t using video, you are missing out on a lot of eyeballs on your business message. This high demand for videos has …
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Audacity is a popular, free and powerful audio editing software that’s been available for years. The app lets you easily import, mix, and combine audio files. However, Audacity is not available for Android users. Not only that, but edits you make are mostly destructive, meaning they are written permanently to the original audio file so …
“What do you mean how much RAM do I have? It’s a computer, how should I know?” If you’ve found yourself saying this, you will know the frustration of not having technical answers. It can also delay getting the help you need. Let’s look at some tools to keep those answers at your fingertips. Find …
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