A mount may refer to any of the following: Before an operating system can read from or write to a disk, the file system on one of the disk’s partitions must be mounted. A “mounted” disk is available to the operating system as a file system, for reading, writing, or both. When mounting a disk, the operating system reads information about the file system from the disk’s partition table, and assigns the disk a mount point....
Like a couch potato, a mouse potato is a person who sits at their computer for extended lengths of time (several hours). Because of the inactivity and the long time sitting, being a mouse potato can lead to health problems and obesity. How to protect yourself if your a mouse potato If you’re a mouse potato or work on the computer for extended periods of time, you can still do a lot to help protect yourself....
A print buffer is a location in memory that holds data to be sent to the computer printer. Print jobs may remain in the buffer because of another print job being printed or the computer waiting for the printer to respond. The print buffer lets you keep working on the computer while the computer waits on the printer. Buffer, Printer terms, Print spooler Related information Printer help and support.
A seed may refer to any of the following: When referring to computer programming, security, or software a random seed is a number or other value that is generated by software using one or more values. For example, hardware information, time, or date are different examples of values that help generate a random value used by a program or encryption. With BitTorrent, a seed is client on BitTorrent that is only sharing a complete file....
A printer that uses a typing element known as thimble, which contains a full set of alphanumeric characters that are pressed through an ink ribbon onto the paper. A thimble printer acts much like many typewriters do. These printers were popular before inkjet and laser computer printers became popular; however, they are no longer used by computer users today. Printer terms Related information Printer help and support.
A Trademark may refer to any of the following: Abbreviated as TM, a trademark, trade mark, or trade-mark is a word, phrase, logo, or symbol that distinguishes one company or brand from another. It is usually an image or word that is easily recognized. Well-known trademarks include Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Apple, and Computer Hope. Trademarks are registered with the government, which prevents other entities from using them without the company’s expressed consent....
A window may refer to any of the following: A rectangular section of the computer’s display in a GUI that shows the program currently being used. For example, the browser window you’re using to view this web page is a window. Windows allow a user to work with multiple programs or view multiple programs at once. Almost all windows allow you to minimize and maximize them, allowing you to hide and view a program temporarily....
In Microsoft Excel, a workbook is a collection of one or more spreadsheets, also called worksheets, in a single file. Below is an example of a spreadsheet called “Sheet1” in an Excel workbook file called “Book1.” Our example also has the “Sheet2” and “Sheet3” sheet tabs, which are also part of the same workbook. Difference between a workbook, worksheet, and spreadsheet Because the terms spreadsheet, workbook, and worksheet are so similar, there may be some confusion when trying to understand their differences....
An altcoin is a term that describes any of the thousands of different cryptocurrencies that are not bitcoin. People develop altcoins to improve on the flaws of bitcoin, and to financially competing with it, creating a diverse cryptocurrency market. Dogecoin, Ethereum, and Ripple are all examples of altcoins. Blockchain, Crypto, Crypto minting, Crypto terms, Platform See our cryptocurrency page for a more complete list of cryptocurrencies. Related information How to make money online....
Avatar may refer to any of the following: Alternatively known as the root, admin, or administrator, an avatar describes a superuser in a Unix environment. Once logged on, they can go anywhere and do anything. Sometimes abbreviated as AV, an avatar is an icon or digital image used to represent one’s self in an online discussion. For example, many members have custom avatars on the Computer Hope forum. The picture is an example of the avatar, or userpic Computer Hope uses on social networks, chat, and forums....
Short for continuity RIMM, a C-RIMM is an inexpensive pass through module that allows for a continuous signal for computers with RIMM memory. This module must be installed if the computer has an empty memory bank. If it isn’t installed, the computer won’t function. Computer abbreviations, Memory terms, RIMM Related information Memory (RAM) help and support.
Below are suggestions and tips that can be followed to help improve and maximize the overall life of your laptops battery. Full initial charge After purchasing a new laptop or battery for your laptop, we recommend the battery be charged for no less than 24-hours. A 24-hour charge makes sure the battery is fully charged and helps the batteries life expectancy. Once it’s fully charged, don’t fully discharge it, if possible....
Difficulty Moderate Steps 12 Time Required 20 minutes Sections 3 TomTom GO 500 Opening the Device 5 steps Motherboard 4 steps Speaker 3 steps Flags 0 BackTomTom GO 500 Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction What you need Step 1 TomTom GO 500 Opening the Device Unscrew the two 3mm screws at the base of the device using the Torx T5 screwdriver....
Name: Victor (Vic) Hayes Born: July 31, 1941, in Surabaya, Dutch East Indies Computer-related contributions Senior research fellow at the Delft University of Technology. Often called the “Father of Wi-Fi”. Established and chaired the IEEE 802.11 Standards Working Group for Wireless Local Area Networks. Significant publications The Innovation Journey of Wi-Fi: The Road Toward Global Success (2010). License-exempt: Wi-Fi complement to 3G. W Lemstra, V Hayes - Telematics and Informatics, Volume 26, Issue 3 (2009)....
Difficulty Moderate Steps 9 Time Required Suggest a time?? Sections 1 Micro USB Charging Port 9 steps Flags Missed a Step Oops! This guide is currently missing some important steps. BackVizio Tablet Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications What you need Step 1 Micro USB Charging Port Begin by using the plastic opening tool to take off the back of the tablet....
Difficulty Easy Steps 4 Time Required Suggest a time?? Sections 2 Vizio VTAB1008 Back Cover Removal 2 steps Wi-Fi Antenna 2 steps Flags 1 Better Introduction Improve this guide by completing or revising its introduction. BackVizio VTAB1008 Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction What you need Step 1 Vizio VTAB1008 Back Cover Removal Carefully slide the heavy duty opening tool between the gap on the side of the device with no buttons....
Released March 2010, serial #102978 Student-Contributed Wiki An awesome team of students from our education program made this wiki. When I plug in and turn it on the fan, the motor does seem to turn or operate correctly. The motor could have been over worked from extensive operation. It is possible water has damaged the motherboard causing the motor not to turn. If the device was dropped, the fan could have dislodged from its position causing it not to work....
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Alternatively called Control+R, ^r, and C-r, Ctrl+R is a keyboard shortcut often used to refresh the page in an Internet browser. How to use the Ctrl+R keyboard shortcut To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Ctrl key, and while continuing to hold, press R. How to use the Ctrl+R keyboard shortcut. Ctrl+R in an Internet browser. Ctrl+R in Excel and other spreadsheet programs. Ctrl+R in Microsoft PowerPoint. Ctrl+R in Outlook....
Font scaling may refer to any of the following: Font scaling is an alternate term to describe a scalable font or vector font. Font scaling is a printer feature that allows the font to be scaled by the printer instead of in the document program. Font, Font size, Printer terms, Typography terms Related information Printer help and support.
