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A folder, first made available with Microsoft Windows 95, containing a shortcuts to programs that run automatically each time the computer boots up. Where is the Windows Startup folder located? The version of Windows on your computer may change the location of the Startup folder. Therefore, we’ve put together a listing of the default locations of the Startup folder in all versions of Windows. Windows Vista, 7, 8, and 10 users Press Windows key+R at the Windows desktop to open the Run box, and type the following command....

Alternatively called the fpanel or front panel connector, the system panel connector or system panel header controls a computer power button, reset button, and LED’s. The System panel cables, as shown in the picture are two wire cables that are color-coded to help identify where they connect to the motherboard system panel connector. The black or white wire is the GND (ground) wire and the colored wire is the powered wire....

Short for Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller, APIC is a PIC (programmable interrupt controller) with advanced interrupt management. It was first developed by Intel and replaces the 8259 interrupt controllers. APIC is necessary for dual processing or multiple-processor support and has been available since the original Intel Pentium. However, the motherboard chipset, BIOS, and operating system (Windows 2000 and later) must also support APIC before it can be used. Although APIC adds support for multiple processors, it is still used with single-processor computers since it provides support for virtual PCI IRQs above 15....

Along with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth has become a nearly universal communication technology. From headsets to thermostats, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a device that doesn’t communicate via Bluetooth. So what is Bluetooth 5? And can you upgrade your PC to be Bluetooth 5 compatible? Below, we’ll explain what Bluetooth 5 is, then cover how you can check your PC’s Bluetooth version and upgrade your adapter to the latest version. What Is Bluetooth 5?...

The term burn describes the action of creating a CD or other recordable discs. You can identify a burned or recordable disc by looking at the bottom of the disc. Recordable discs like those shown in the picture have a green or purple tint to them. What type of disc can be burned? Any blank disc or recordable disc can be used in a burner to create a new disc or copy an existing disc....

Difficulty Easy Steps 6 Time Required 5 minutes Sections 2 Screen Assembly 3 steps Screen Camera Module Replacement 3 steps Flags Needs More Images A few more images would make this guide’s procedures crystal clear. Missing Details Some of this guide’s details are missing. Help users by adding tools, difficulty, or time. BackSony Vaio Tap 11 Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link...

Difficulty Moderate Steps 11 Time Required 10 minutes Sections 4 Back Cover 3 steps Batteries 1 step Texas Instruments TI-92 Back Case Disassembly 6 steps Motherboard 1 step Flags 1 Inconsistent Images Updating the images on this guide to be more consistent with the prerequisites would increase its awesomeness. BackTexas Instruments TI-92 Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes...

Difficulty Moderate Steps 9 Time Required 10 - 15 minutes Sections 2 Top Cover 7 steps Claw 2 steps Flags 0 BackThe Claw 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 Top Cover Place The Claw machine in the up-right position with the control knobs facing you. Place The Claw machine in the up-right position with the control knobs facing you....

Difficulty Easy Steps 5 Time Required 6 minutes Sections 3 Battery 2 steps ThinkPad Edge E31 Underside Disassembly 1 step Wireless Card 2 steps Flags 0 BackLenovo ThinkPad Edge E31 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 There are two two locks for the battery, one on the left and one on the right....

Difficulty Easy Steps 5 Time Required 5 minutes Sections 2 Battery 2 steps CMOS Battery 3 steps Flags 0 BackToshiba Satellite C855-S5115 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 Use two fingers to pull the ridged lock tabs on the bottom of the computer toward the edges. This will unlock the battery....

By default, the Microsoft Windows Control Panel displays icons in the Category View as shown in the image below. Some pages and instructions on Computer Hope and other sites may ask you to click an icon in Control Panel that is not shown in this view. To switch to a view that displays all available icons, select your version of Windows below and follow the instructions. Windows 7 and later Near the top-right portion of the Control Panel window, click the View by drop-down menu and select Large icons or Small icons....

Difficulty Very easy Steps 3 Time Required 1 - 2 minutes Sections 1 Battery 3 steps Flags Better Introduction Improve this guide by completing or revising its introduction. BackUniden D1760-2 DECT 6.0 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 Locate the battery compartment on the back of the Uniden home phone....

Difficulty Moderate Steps 16 Time Required 1 hour Sections 1 Universal Backlight Inverter 16 steps Flags Member-Contributed Guide An awesome member of our community made this guide. It is not managed by iFixit staff. BackDisplay 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 Universal Backlight Inverter So, here is one of the Dell 1908FpB monitors....

Difficulty Difficult Steps 9 Time Required 15 minutes Sections 2 Back Panel 6 steps Volume Switch 3 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. BackVtech Kidibeats Drum Set Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes...

Caret may refer to any of the following: A caret is another name for a cursor. Alternatively known as the circumflex, the caret is the symbol ( ^ ) above the 6 key on a standard United States qwerty keyboard. In mathematics, the caret represents an exponent, such as a square, cube, or another exponential power. For example, 6^3, which may also be represented as 63 or 6 * 6 * 6....

Found on some keyboards produced by Sun Microsystems and Digital Equipment Corporation. Compose key is a modifier key that allows a user to combine two keys to create another special character not found on the keyboard. The compose key is labeled as “compose key” or “compose key character” on the keyboard. Examples for the use of the compose keys “~” and “n” = ñ “O” and “R” = ® “O” and “C” = © “A” and “E” = Æ Compose, Keyboard terms, Keys...

Magnetic metal or ceramic disk located inside the computer hard drive that holds the actual data. In the illustration to the right, is an example of a disk platter and other parts that make up the platter. For a real life example of a disk platter, see the hard drive definition. Hard drive terms, Park Related information Hard drive help and support.

Alternatively called forests and trees, the domain tree is the group of domains in Windows Active Directory that all have the same DNS (Domain Name System). For example, computerhope.com, the top domain also called the parent and its child domains help.computerhope.com and support.computerhope.com. Active directory, Network terms Related information Network and network card help and support.

A mnemonic is a visual or auditory aid that helps an individual remember something. In computers, mnemonics are often used to make a shortcut easy to remember. For example, many menu options are displayed with an underlined character, representing a key to be pressed to access that menu or option. The shortcut key for opening the File menu is F, which stands for “file”. You can press Alt+F or Command+F to access the file menu using your keyboard....