What Is A Local Drive

A local drive or local disk is a hard drive or SSD that is installed inside of or connected to your computer. It is not part of another computer on a network. For example, with most Microsoft Windows computers, the local drive or local disk is the denoted with “C:” label. In the image above, the Primary Drive (C:) and Extra Space (F:) are the local drives on the computer. The DVD-RW Drive (E:) is a local disc drive, however, it is considered removable media....

November 1, 2022 · 1 min · 142 words · Robert Walker

What Is A Plugin

A plugin is a software add-on that is installed on a program, enhancing its capabilities. For example, if you wanted to watch a video on a website, you may need a plugin to do so. If the plugin is not installed, your browser will not understand how to play the video. Where can I get plugins for my browser? Every web browser has an official website where you can download and install plugins (also called “add-ons” or “extensions”)....

November 1, 2022 · 2 min · 350 words · Jermaine Hunt

What Is A Safe Font

In HTML, fonts are considered safe when they work with all Internet browsers. If a font is not safe, it may not display properly, or at all. Some examples of safe fonts for HTML include Arial, Arial Black, Comic Sans MS, Courier, Courier New, Impact, Times New Roman, and Verdana. Font, Google Fonts, Internet browser, Programming terms, Safe Related information How to change the font size in my browser. How to change the font type, size, and color on a web page....

November 1, 2022 · 1 min · 85 words · James Irby

What Is A Slave

A slave may refer to any of the following: A slave is a computer or peripheral device that operates under the control of another computer peripheral. A slave setting found on a hard drive or CD drive, and adjusted using jumpers, as shown below. The slave setting sets a drive as secondary and allows for two devices to be attached to a single IDE/ATAPI connection. Because “master/slave” is offensive, it’s better to use “device0/device1,” “primary/secondary,” “leader/follower,” or “primary/replica” in its place....

November 1, 2022 · 1 min · 139 words · Raquel Chavez

What Is A Yoke

A yoke is a hardware input device used with computer games, such as flight simulation games. It allows a player to fly up or down, or back and forth, by pulling or pushing the device. The picture shows a flight yoke by Saitek and is an example of a typical yoke that connects to a computer. Game port, Game terms, Hardware terms, Input device, Joystick, Paddle

November 1, 2022 · 1 min · 66 words · Robert Burmeister

What Is An Internal Ip Address

Alternatively called the local IP address, the internal IP address is the address that is assigned by your local network router that often begins with 192.168.x.x. These IP addresses are only seen by other computers in your local network and not by computers connected to an external network, such as the Internet. To reach the Internet or another network computer, your computer is often assigned an external IP address, which identifies the computer in your local network....

November 1, 2022 · 1 min · 167 words · John Gladney

Sony Cyber Shot Dsc Wx100 Battery Replacement Repair Guide

Difficulty Very easy Steps 2 Time Required 5 minutes Sections 1 Battery 2 steps Flags 0 BackSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX100 Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction Step 1 Battery Open the flap indicated to allow access to the battery slot. The gray switch indicated has to be moved to the right in order to release the flap....

October 31, 2022 · 2 min · 269 words · Grant Hedrick

Sony Ericsson W580I Front Cover Replacement Repair Guide

Difficulty Easy Steps 3 Time Required 2 minutes Sections 1 Front Cover 3 steps Flags 0 BackSony Ericsson W580i 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 Cover Insert the edge of an opening tool between the front cover and the phone. Gently pry off the front cover working your way around the edges....

October 31, 2022 · 2 min · 236 words · William Kelly

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active Battery Replacement Repair Guide

Difficulty Very easy Steps 3 Time Required 5 minutes Sections 1 Battery 3 steps Flags 0 BackSony Ericsson Xperia Active 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 Remove the back cover. Open the flaps and remove the back cover using the plastic opening device. Open the flaps and remove the back cover using the plastic opening device....

October 31, 2022 · 1 min · 176 words · Brian Williams

Sony Handycam Hdr Cx220 Buttons Replacement Repair Guide

Difficulty Moderate Steps 7 Time Required 20 - 30 minutes Sections 3 Battery 2 steps Camera’s Body 3 steps Buttons 2 steps Flags 0 BackSony Handycam HDR­-CX220 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 Push in the battery indicator. Push in the battery indicator. 1024 Step 2...

October 31, 2022 · 3 min · 430 words · Dorothy Bergen

Sony Vaio Sve111B11L Troubleshooting Page

Student-Contributed Wiki An awesome team of students from our education program made this wiki. The laptop will not respond or show any sign of powering up. Check to make sure the battery is in the battery port. If it is, make sure the charging adapter is working by removing the battery. Then, with the charging adapter plugged in the laptop should power on normally. If this overheating continues. Contact the customer support, or purchase a replacement battery....

October 31, 2022 · 4 min · 784 words · Shane Pearson

Sony Vaio Vpcf115Fm Ram Replacement Repair Guide

Difficulty Easy Steps 1 Time Required 2 minutes Sections RAM 1 step Flags 0 BackSony Vaio VPCF115FM Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction Note: It is important to use the proper tools and handle RAM with care. What you need Step 1 RAM Remove the 9mm Phillips #1 screw located on the back cover....

October 31, 2022 · 1 min · 160 words · Joe Saucier

Sony Xperia Z Charging Port Micro Usb Replacement Repair Guide

Difficulty Very difficult Steps 1 Time Required 7 - 10 minutes Sections Charging Port / Micro USB 1 step Flags Member-Contributed Guide An awesome member of our community made this guide. It is not managed by iFixit staff. BackSony Xperia Z Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction Step 1 Xperia Z a charging port replacement guide Follow the tutorial to resolve the issue with the charging problem or connection failure....

October 31, 2022 · 1 min · 146 words · Mary Buckner

Tagital T10 Battery Replacement Repair Guide

Difficulty Moderate Steps 6 Time Required Suggest a time?? Sections 1 Battery 6 steps Flags 0 BackTagital T10 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 Always make sure your device is completely powered off before performing repairs. Remove the two 4 mm Phillips head screws at the top of the device....

October 31, 2022 · 3 min · 557 words · Jane Yarborough

Top 10 Keyboard Shortcuts Everyone Should Know

Using keyboard shortcuts can greatly increase your productivity, reduce repetitive strain, and help keep you focused. For example, to copy text, you can highlight text and press Ctrl+C shortcut. The shortcut is faster than moving your hands from the keyboard, highlighting with the mouse, right-clicking, selecting copy, and returning to the keyboard. Below are the top 10 keyboard shortcuts we recommend everyone memorize and use. Ctrl+C or Ctrl+Insert and Ctrl+X Both Ctrl+C and Ctrl+Insert will copy highlighted text or a selected item....

October 31, 2022 · 5 min · 884 words · Grace Fallon

Toshiba Satellite A215 S4697 Hard Drive Replacement Repair Guide

Difficulty Easy Steps 8 Time Required 5 - 10 minutes Sections 2 Battery 2 steps Hard Drive 6 steps Flags 1 Featured Student Guide This guide has been the hard work of our awesome students and is found to be exceptionally cool by the iFixit staff. BackToshiba Satellite A215 S4697 Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes...

October 31, 2022 · 3 min · 623 words · Katherine Johnson

Toshiba Satellite C55 B5200 Optical Disk Drive Replacement Repair Guide

Difficulty Easy Steps 5 Time Required 5 minutes Sections 2 Battery 2 steps Optical Disk Drive 3 steps Flags 0 BackToshiba Satellite C55-B5200 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 Turn the laptop off and remove all sources of power. Flip the laptop over so that way the bottom is facing towards you....

October 31, 2022 · 2 min · 331 words · Steven Lopez

Vit P2402 Laptop Disassembly Repair Guide

Difficulty Moderate Steps 9 Time Required 45 minutes - 1 hour Sections 1 VIT P2402 Laptop Disassembly 9 steps Flags Member-Contributed Guide An awesome member of our community made this guide. It is not managed by iFixit staff. BackVIT P2402 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 Removing the Battery Place the laptop upside down, with the battery up....

October 31, 2022 · 6 min · 1078 words · Frances Schoof

Vtech Innotab 3 Speaker Replacement Repair Guide

Difficulty Moderate Steps 7 Time Required Suggest a time?? Sections 2 Rear Panel 4 steps Speaker 3 steps Flags 1 Missing Details Some of this guide’s details are missing. Help users by adding tools, difficulty, or time. BackVtech InnoTab 3 Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction Before you begin disassembling the Vtech InnoTab 3, turn on your soldering iron....

October 31, 2022 · 4 min · 683 words · Donald Cornett

Wahl Chrome Pro Power Case Guide Repair Guide

Difficulty Easy Steps 8 Time Required 10 minutes Sections 1 Case 8 steps Flags 0 BackWahl Chrome Pro 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 Case Remove the two 5.0 mm JIS #1 screws to loosen the cutting blades. Make sure your device is not connected to power before you begin....

October 31, 2022 · 2 min · 387 words · Leland Farrar