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A README file is a text file (commonly readme.txt) containing information for the user about the software program, utility, or game. README files often contain instructions and additional help, and details about patches or updates. Example of a readme.txt file Below is a link to download an example of a readme.txt file. Note: Most browsers open a .txt file in the browser. To save the file to the computer, right-click the link below and choose the Save link as, Save target as, or Save linked content as option....

A ROM cartridge is a read-only memory chip housed in a plastic casing, with an opening at one end exposing the chip interface. The cartridge can be inserted into a computing device, such as a video game console, that loads software or data from the chip. Examples of ROM cartridges are those used with earlier game consoles, like the Atari 2600 or the Nintendo Entertainment System. Pictured is the interior and exterior of a video game cartridge for the SNES....

Open architecture refers to a hardware specification or design that is publicly released. With an open specification or design, other manufacturers can produce similar products that are compatible and usually compliant with one another. An example of open architecture is IBM compatible computers that allow anyone to purchase a product from any manufacturer because they know it’s compatible with their computer. For example, a PC video card works on any IBM compatible computer that meets the video cards system requirements....

Blue light describes any visible light with a blue hue. It has a smaller wavelength than warmer light, and therefore produces more energy. Humans are constantly exposed to blue light from the sun and artificial lights. Computer monitors, television screens, smartphones, and other LED screens often emit a significant amount of blue light. Some studies have correlated prolonged blue light exposure with side effects, such as eye strain and trouble falling asleep....

Difficulty Difficult Steps 10 Time Required 30 minutes - 1 hour Sections 4 Battery 3 steps Optical Drive 2 steps Back Panel 2 steps Fan 3 steps Flags 0 BackSony Vaio VGN-NW240F (PCG-7184L) 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 Battery Power off the laptop. Unplug the charging cable and any other cables plugged into the laptop....

Difficulty Moderate Steps 2 Time Required Suggest a time?? Sections 1 Outer Cover 2 steps Flags 0 BackSony Walkman WM-AF48 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 Getting started Remove any batteries or cassettes from the Walkman. Remove any batteries or cassettes from the Walkman. 1024 Step 2...

Difficulty Moderate Steps 0 Time Required Suggest a time?? Sections Flags 1 Member-Contributed Guide An awesome member of our community made this guide. It is not managed by iFixit staff. BackSony Xperia X 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 Video Instructions To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order....

Difficulty Moderate Steps 11 Time Required 9 minutes Sections 4 Back Assembly 6 steps Antenna Module 2 steps Front Camera 1 step Headphone Jack 2 steps Flags 0 BackSony Xperia XA1 Ultra 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 Back Assembly Wedge your finger under the bottom ridge of the SD card insert....

Difficulty Moderate Steps 8 Time Required Suggest a time?? Sections 1 Front Camera 8 steps Flags Member-Contributed Guide An awesome member of our community made this guide. It is not managed by iFixit staff. BackSony Xperia Z3 (Dual) 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 Front Camera Power off the phone and remove two SIM card trays before replacement....

Name: Theodore Y. (Ted) Ts’o Born: 1968 in Palo Alto, California, USA Computer-related contributions American software developer. Known for his work on the Linux kernel, specifically his contributions to file systems. Created /dev/random and the corresponding kernel driver (1994). Lead developer and maintainer of e2fsprogs, the userspace utilities for the ext2 and ext3 file systems, and is a maintainer for the ext4 file system. Former member of the Security Area Directorate for the Internet Engineering Task Force....

Difficulty Moderate Steps 4 Time Required 15 minutes Sections 1 LCD Screen 4 steps Flags Member-Contributed Guide An awesome member of our community made this guide. It is not managed by iFixit staff. BackToshiba Chromebook 2 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 Video Overview Step 1 LCD Screen Remove the two screws which are located at the bottom corners of the screen....

Released November 2013 Student-Contributed Wiki An awesome team of students from our education program made this wiki. When pressing the power button, the laptop does not turn not producing any mechanical sounds. The screen along with all LED lights on the laptop remaining off. Sometimes a remaining electrical charge can keep a laptop from turning on. To resolve this you can drain the battery by simply disconnecting the battery charger, holding the power button down for about 15 seconds, reconnecting the battery charger and powering the laptop back on...

Difficulty Difficult Steps 9 Time Required 5 - 15 minutes Sections 3 Keyboard 3 steps Disk Drive 3 steps Motherboard and Fan 3 steps Flags 0 BackToshiba Satellite L755-S5244 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 Keyboard Unsnap and remove the bar above the keyboard. Unsnap and remove the bar above the keyboard....

Difficulty Moderate Steps 8 Time Required 5 minutes Sections 3 Battery 2 steps Bottom Cover 3 steps Cooling Fans 3 steps Flags 0 BackToshiba Satellite S55T-B5335 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 Battery Remove the two 7 mm Phillips #1 screws that hold the battery in place. Remove the two 7 mm Phillips #1 screws that hold the battery in place....

Student-Contributed Wiki An awesome team of students from our education program made this wiki. No matter what you do, you can’t get your netbook to turn on. If your computer will not turn on, then it is possible that your computer’s battery is not charged. Plug in a known working charging cable to charge your battery, then attempt to turn on your machine. If there is residue or an object blocking the battery connection, it may interfere with the computer turning on....

Student-Contributed Wiki An awesome team of students from our education program made this wiki. Flash does not work when flash button is pressed. If the camera is in macro mode, the flash will automatically be disabled. Take the camera out of macro mode or reset it to turn on the flash. The flash will not work if the battery is low. Try recharging or replacing your battery. If the flash still does not work, it may need to be replaced....

Difficulty Easy Steps 6 Time Required 10 minutes Sections 1 Battery 6 steps Flags Member-Contributed Guide An awesome member of our community made this guide. It is not managed by iFixit staff. BackVorwerk Kobold VR200 Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction What you need Step 1 Turn off robot Turn off the robot via the “Settings” > “Turn off robot” menu....

Difficulty Moderate Steps 7 Time Required 20 - 35 minutes Sections 3 Rear Panel 4 steps Motherboard 2 steps Microphone 1 step Flags 2 Confusing Text Some of this guide’s text is confusing, duplicated, or off-topic. Clarify it by editing! Markup Mishap This guide needs better markups. Help out by correcting or making some markup annotations. BackVtech InnoTab 3S Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate...

A page fault is an interruption that occurs when a software program attempts to access a memory block not currently stored in the system’s RAM. This exception tells the operating system to find the block in virtual memory so it can be sent from a device’s storage (SSD or HD) to RAM. While most page faults are normal background processes in Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu, some are invalid and can cause issues....

The term SIM swap refers to transferring a cell phone’s SIM card to another device. A SIM swap allows the phone number from the old device to be used on the new device for calls and text messages. Also, access to stored data, like contacts and cellular data, is transferred by moving a SIM card to a new device. A SIM swap ensures that switching to a new phone is fast and easy....