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Alternatively called digital storage, storage, storage media, or storage medium, a storage device is any hardware capable of holding information either temporarily or permanently. The picture shows an example of a Drobo, an external secondary mass storage device. There are two types of storage devices used with computers: a primary storage device, such as RAM, and a secondary storage device, such as a hard drive. Secondary storage can be removable, internal, or external....

Also called a support specialist, a technician is an individual capable of providing technical support or assistance to users with computer hardware or software. Commonly, a technician has years of experience with computers, software, and related hardware. Do I need a degree to be a technician? Generally speaking, most companies prefer technicians who have experience over a degree. Business terms, Developer, Engineer, Geek, System analyst, Technical Support, Troubleshoot Related information How to become a computer technician....

Alternatively known as the squiggly or twiddle, the tilde is a character ( ~ ) on keyboards below the Esc (escape key). It is on the same key as the back quote and resembles a squiggly line. The graphic represents how the tilde character may appear when typed. Where is the tilde key on the keyboard? Below is an overview of a computer keyboard with the tilde key highlighted in blue....

When referring to a web page, an access log is file(s) containing a list of each of the files accessed on a server. Most servers log the IP address, date, time, file, browser, operating system, or the referring page. Below is an example of how an entry in the access log may look. 1.1.1.1 - - [22/Feb/2005:17:32:27 -0800] “GET /favicon.ico HTTP/1.1” 200 1406 “-” “Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.0; rv:1....

Distinctive sound to help attract attention to the computer or hardware device. For example, Uninterruptible Power Supplies generate a sound if using too much power or a computer may sound an alarm if equipped with an IDS (intrusion detection system). Beep, Hardware terms Related information Beep code listing and Power On Self Test help and support. POST troubleshooting steps.

Also known as a antivirus software, AVS, antivir, or AV. An antivirus program is a software utility designed to protect your computer or network against computer viruses. If a virus is detected, the computer displays a warning asking if the infection should be quarantined, removed, ignored, or moved to the vault. Do I need an antivirus program? As mentioned above, if your computer is infected with a virus without an antivirus program installed, any malicious actions could occur....

When an error occurs in Windows or other software programs, an error code is generated and sometimes displayed to the computer user. The error code is a specific number that identifies what the error is to the system. It also can be helpful in finding a resolution to the problem. If you’re getting an error code, search for the error code number and where you’re getting the error to find a resolution....

An exponential backoff is an algorithm that uses a pre-defined process to gradually, multiplicatively decrease the rate of an operation to find a more acceptable rate. For example, the protocols that govern Ethernet network communications use an exponential backoff to gradually reduce the rate of data transmission if a packet collision is detected. Network, Programming terms, Transmission

The BlackBerry OS was an operating system developed by BlackBerry Limited, formerly known as Research in Motion, for the BlackBerry smartphone. Designed exclusively for BlackBerry devices, it gained popularity with users needing a handheld operating system with multitasking, access to corporate e-mail, work calendar, and more. History The first iteration of the BlackBerry OS, version 1.0, was released for the Pager BlackBerry 850 on January 19, 1999. Five additional versions were released, with the last being version 7....

The terms Careware and charityware refer to software that is associated with benefiting a charity in some way. There are some that are free where the software creator encourages its users to donate a payment to a charity or good cause. Others work under a model where some proceeds from the program’s purchase go to charity. Yet another model also gives the software for free under the banner of encouraging people to be kind to one another....

Difficulty Moderate Steps 17 Time Required 10 - 15 minutes Sections 4 Battery 3 steps Hard Drive 3 steps Fan 10 steps Motherboard 1 step Flags 0 BackSony Vaio VPC-Y2190X 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 Flip your laptop so that the bottom is facing up. Flip your laptop so that the bottom is facing up....

Difficulty Easy Steps 5 Time Required Suggest a time?? Sections 1 Steam Iron - Step 2: How does it work? 5 steps Flags 2 Grammar Police Embrace your inner English teacher and help improve this guide’s grammar! Member-Contributed Guide An awesome member of our community made this guide. It is not managed by iFixit staff. BackStudy of an XL reservoir steam iron Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF...

Difficulty Moderate Steps 25 Time Required 1 - 3 hours Sections 1 Cylinder and Wedge Assembly 25 steps Flags 0 BackToro Log Splitters 22618HD (2019) Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction For the amount of hydraulic fluid lost during this procedure, refill the hydraulic fluid tank. What you need Step 1 Start the motor Flip the red engine ON/OFF switch to the ON position....

Difficulty Easy Steps 5 Time Required 1 - 10 minutes Sections 2 Battery 2 steps Memory 3 steps Flags 1 Member-Contributed Guide An awesome member of our community made this guide. It is not managed by iFixit staff. BackToshiba NB255-N250 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 Power off the Toshiba NB255-N250 Before starting any repairs, make sure to power off your device....

Difficulty Easy Steps 13 Time Required 8 minutes Sections 4 Battery 3 steps Optical Drive 3 steps RAM 3 steps Keyboard 4 steps Flags 2 Missed a Step Oops! This guide is currently missing some important steps. Better Introduction Improve this guide by completing or revising its introduction. BackToshiba Qosmio X775-3DV80 Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes...

Difficulty Moderate Steps 11 Time Required 15 - 20 minutes Sections 3 Battery 3 steps Hard Drive 4 steps Optical Disk Drive 4 steps Flags 0 BackToshiba Satellite C55-A5302 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 down the laptop and remove all power cords. After this is done, turn the laptop over....

Difficulty Moderate Steps 6 Time Required 10 - 20 minutes Sections 1 Battery Replacement 6 steps Flags 0 BackToshiba Satellite Radius P55W-B5112 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 Replacement Unplug your laptop from any source of power. Lay your laptop on a soft, clean surface as shown....

Difficulty Easy Steps 7 Time Required 10 - 15 minutes Sections 1 Belt 7 steps Flags 0 BackTurntable 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 Belt Unplug the turntable and remove the dust cover by lifting the lid horizontally. Unplug the turntable and remove the dust cover by lifting the lid horizontally....

Difficulty Moderate Steps 16 Time Required 30 minutes - 1 hour Sections 1 Side Bed Light 16 steps Flags 0 Back2016-2017 Toyota Tacoma 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 Side Bed Light Open the hood by using the hood release lever located on the driver’s side below the dashboard....

VTech Baby’s Learning Laptop identified by model number 80-073800. Student-Contributed Wiki An awesome team of students from our education program made this wiki. “The laptop does not respond when power switched on.” If the laptop does not turn on, you may need new batteries. Using a coin or a Phillips #2 screwdriver, open the battery cover on the bottom of the laptop. With the cover open, remove and replace the old AA batteries with a new pair....