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An unexpected increase in the amplitude of a signal that lasts for two or less nanoseconds anything more is considered a surge. If not properly protected, a power spike can cause damage to any electrical component, including a computer. Hardware devices such as surge protectors are designed help prevent any surges and spikes from damaging any electrical equipment by. All electrical devices, including your computer, should have a surge protector to help prevent them from becoming damaged when an electrical surge occurs....

A sprite may refer to any of the following: When referring to a web page, a sprite is a single image comprised of several images. The picture is an example of a Computer Hope sprite with 12 different images used throughout the Computer Hope website. Using sprites on a web page, load times are improved and server stress is reduced. In the example, because the twelve images are contained in the sprite, your browser only makes one request to the server instead of twelve....

A workaround describes a temporary or permanent method of resolving an issue with software or hardware. While a workaround may not be an actual fix, it may be the only method of getting around an issue with no fix. A workaround is required when the company responsible for fixing the problem has not found a fix, is out of business, or no longer supports a product. Fix, Hack, Hardware terms, Resolution, Software terms, Troubleshooting, Update...

Active Desktop was a Microsoft operating system feature introduced in July 1997, coinciding with the release of Internet Explorer version 4.0. It allowed a user to integrate HTML features in their desktop, either as the desktop wallpaper, or as individual elements similar to widgets. Active Desktop could display the latest news or stock quotes, and was an example of push technology, a short-lived trend of the late 1990s. It also made it possible for animated GIFs to be used as the desktop background....

Included in the Creative Cloud software suite, Adobe Portfolio is a website building service tailored for portfolio websites. Utilizing Adobe Portfolio, users can select and customize a template to use for building their website. Most of these templates contain photo galleries to showcase the professional creative work of the website owner. Drag-and-drop website building tools allow users can add elements to the website to customize it to their liking. When finished, the website can be published to the Internet under a customized domain name (purchased separately), and hosted by Adobe at no additional charge....

Released on March 20, 2009, Battle.net is a service ran by Blizzard Entertainment that enables users to play online with other gamers. Games that utilize this service include World of Warcraft, StarCraft II, Diablo III, Overwatch, Destiny 2, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. Battle.net utilizes network ports 4000 and 6112 through 6119. Game terms, Origin, Steam, Ubisoft Connect Related information The official Battle.net website.

Difficulty Easy Steps 5 Time Required 5 minutes Sections 1 Keyboard Key 5 steps Flags 0 BackSony VAIO VGN-FW590 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 Key Open your computer. Make sure the computer is turned off. Open your computer. Make sure the computer is turned off....

Difficulty Easy Steps 5 Time Required 10 minutes Sections 2 Middle frame with Battery 3 steps Logic Board 2 steps Flags 1 Member-Contributed Guide An awesome member of our community made this guide. It is not managed by iFixit staff. BackSony Xperia E4 Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction How to disassemble Sony Xperia E4 and remove / replace the logic board....

Difficulty Easy Steps 8 Time Required 5 minutes Sections 2 Back Cover 4 steps Battery 4 steps Flags 0 BackToshiba CB35-C3300 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 Step 1 Back Cover Remove the 2 rubber foot pads from the bottom (opposite the hinge) with the small Plastic Opening tool....

Difficulty Moderate Steps 3 Time Required Suggest a time?? Sections 2 Motherboard 2 steps Screen 1 step Flags Needs More Images A few more images would make this guide’s procedures crystal clear. Missed a Step Oops! This guide is currently missing some important steps. In Progress This guide is a work in progress. Reload periodically to see the latest changes! BackToshiba Excite 7c Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites...

Normally, you cannot use USB devices when working in a real mode environment (MS-DOS) or Safe Mode (in earlier versions of Windows). To do so, you must first install USB legacy emulation drivers, and Legacy USB support must be enabled in CMOS. Some computer and motherboard manufacturers may have Legacy USB support or USB Keyboard Support in CMOS setup disabled. If this option is present, verify it is Enabled if you want to enable Legacy USB support....

Student-Contributed Wiki An awesome team of students from our education program made this wiki. The computer will not power on when the power button is pressed. If the device is plugged into an outlet, try plugging in a different device to ensure the outlet itself is supplying power. If possible, use the AC adapter that comes with the device. Ensure that the connections on both the device and the outlet are secure....

Difficulty Very easy Steps 7 Time Required 15 minutes Sections 1 Waterproof iPod Shuffle 4th Generation DIY Technique 7 steps Flags Member-Contributed Guide An awesome member of our community made this guide. It is not managed by iFixit staff. BackiPod Shuffle 4th Generation 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...

Runtime errors in Windows are as old as the operating system itself. It’s a common error message to see when an app crashes, but what exactly is a runtime error, and what can you do about it? Software development is complex, and modern applications rely on sophisticated libraries and supporting data to work as expected. This guide will help you understand why runtime errors happen and how to minimize them....

A field may refer to any of the following: With a form, a field is an area that accepts input from the user. For example, our search form field allows anyone to enter anything related to computers and search for that information on our site. With HTML, a field can be created by adding the tag in a tag. A field is a single item of data contained in a column within a database or software program....

Alternatively called the network model, the network architecture is the overall structure of how a network is laid out. The network architecture is commonly drawn out as a diagram for a visual representation of the overall network. A well designed network architecture helps prevent network bottlenecks and other issues. Architecture, Network structure, Network terms Related information Network and network card help and support.

A parity bit, also known as a check bit, is a single bit that can be appended to a binary string. It is set to either 1 or 0 to make the total number of 1-bits either even (“even parity”) or odd (“odd parity”). The purpose of a parity bit is to provide a simple way to check for errors later. When data is stored or transferred electronically, it’s not uncommon for bits to “flip” — change from a 1 to a 0, or vice versa....

A repeater is an object that increases a signal’s strength, so it can travel greater distances without a loss in quality. These devices are commonly used with networks to help the lines running between network devices reach farther destinations. For example, a repeater that increases the range and strength of a Wi-Fi signal is called a range extender or wireless repeater. A range extender is useful in office buildings, schools, and warehouses, where a single wireless router is not able to reach all areas of the building....

Sometimes called landscape display, a widescreen display is one that is wider than it is tall. Today, the widescreen format is used on nearly all device displays. Widescreen variations A typical widescreen supports a different aspect ratio (16:9) than traditional displays (4:3); enabling them to show many movies and HD (1080p) videos in their original format. There is another style of display called UltraWide (21:9) with a viewable area about 33% broader than a traditional widescreen....

The Add or Remove Programs is a feature in Microsoft Windows that lets a user uninstall and manage the software installed on their computer. This feature was introduced in Windows 98 as Add/Remove Programs, later renamed Programs and Features. How to open Add or Remove Programs in Windows 10 and 11 Press the Windows key, type programs Make sure Add or remove programs is highlighted and press Enter. A window similar to the picture below should appear....