Computers Tips and Solutions

It’s such a common occurrence that you’ve probably experienced it firsthand. The power adapter plug that goes into your notebook computer starts to become flaky. You have to wiggle the cord, twist it into a certain position or put some tension on the cord by folding it under the computer in order to get it to work. Power adapters can cost hundreds of dollars to...

If you’ve ever had a folder full of files, and you wanted to convert the names of the files to editable text, you’ve probably realized that it’s not such a simple thing to do. You might want to do this if you have a large collection of still images, songs or video clips and want to compile a list of them in a Word document or Excel chart.

There’s a good chance you’ve heard of Kensington locks, but you might not know what they are and might never have seen one. A Kensington lock is a special kind of lock made for securing expensive electronic equipment.

Even before most people had bought their first high-definition TV sets, they already owned high-def displays attached to their desktop computers or rooted in their notebooks. They just didn’t use them to watch TV. Today, there are at least three ways to watch TV on a computer.

Mobile computers, smart phones and satellite phones can keep you in touch with civilization even when you’re far from it. Unfortunately, their batteries need regular charging, which is usually impossible when you’re off the grid and there’s nowhere to plug in. Fortunately, you have a few options when it comes to...

It is unfortunate that a notebook computer is useless if you don’t have a functioning power adapter for it. The same can be said of an external DVD burner, flat-panel monitor or anything else that requires an external power brick.

Spaghetti is a tasty and cost-effective meal; however, if you're not careful, your wires and cables have the potential to turn into it. When you acquire multiple pieces of equipment, you can end up with a messy tangle of AC adapters before you notice. It's always a good idea to keep them organized with...

Have you ever been working on a creative project on your computer and you reach a point where the work loses its spark and starts to go downhill? It's a painful scenario in which the creative potential of your digital tools somehow destroys the idea you were chipping away at.

Color management, the art and science of reproducing accurate skin tones, blue skies, red apples, and yellow bananas is a relatively painless process for about 90%-or-so of the human race. If you belong to the majority of the populous, own a decent monitor, printer, and a color calibration system - and...

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