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Alternatively called a boot up program or startup application, a startup program is any software program or utility that is launched automatically when the computer boots. For example, with Microsoft Windows if you have an antivirus program installed, it loads each time your computer starts to help keep your computer protected. BHO, Operating system terms, Startup Although many programs may want to automatically startup every time you start your computer, you should only be loading programs you plan on using every time your computer starts....

Short for subnetwork mask, a subnet mask is data used for bitwise operations on a network of IP addresses that is divided into two or more groups. This process, known as subnetting, divides an IP network into blocks of logical addresses. Subnetting can improve security and help to balance overall network traffic. A common example of a subnet mask for class C IP addresses is 255.255.255.0, the default subnet mask for many computers and network routers....

A webcam is a camera that connects to a computer. It captures either still pictures or motion video, and with the aid of software, can transmit its video on the Internet in real-time. The picture is of a Logitech Webcam C270, an example of a webcam. Today, most webcams are either embedded in the top edge of a laptop computer display or connected to the computer USB or FireWire port....

Active topology describes a network topology where the signal is amplified at each step as it passes from one computer to the next. Network, Network terms Related information How to set up a home network. Basic network troubleshooting. Network and network card help and support.

With the advancements in technology and the cost reduction of obtaining it, most people have mobile computing devices, like laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Due to the increased ownership of these devices and the ease of integration for businesses, employees are starting to bring their personal devices to work. This new trend is called BYOD (bring your own device). Employees are looking to use their personal devices to access company e-mail, files, and other information....

Student-Contributed Wiki An awesome team of students from our education program made this wiki. This is a troubleshooting page for the Sony Cybershot DSC-W80. The camera’s zoom function is not functioning properly when a picture is being taken. The zoom buttons are located on the top-right corner of the camera’s display side. To zoom in closer press the left side of the button and to zoom out farther press the right side of the button....

Difficulty Difficult Steps 15 Time Required 2 hours Sections 4 Battery 3 steps Keyboard Assembly 4 steps Motherboard 4 steps Screen 4 steps Flags 3 Inconsistent Images Updating the images on this guide to be more consistent with the prerequisites would increase its awesomeness. Action Shots Be an action hero! This guide needs images that better demonstrate how to perform specific actions. Confusing Text Some of this guide’s text is confusing, duplicated, or off-topic....

Student-Contributed Wiki An awesome team of students from our education program made this wiki. Users may complain of the phone not powering on and not being able to use it for their needs. Your device may not have any charge in the battery left. Attempt to press the power button for five seconds to make sure that the phone is unresponsive to being turned on. It may show an empty battery, indicating that you must charge the phone....

Difficulty Very easy Steps 3 Time Required Suggest a time?? Sections 1 Steam iron - Step 1: The different functions 3 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...

Name: Stephen Wolff Born: Unknown Computer-related contributions One of the many fathers of the Internet. Known for turning the Internet from a government project into something that could be publicly utilized. Former Division Director for Networking at the NSF (National Science Foundation). Lead the development of the NSFNET – the first open computer network in the U.S. for the support of research and higher education. Technology and communications researcher for the United States Army....

Featured Featured Guide Difficulty Moderate Steps 9 Time Required 30 - 40 minutes Sections 1 Motherboard 9 steps Flags 2 Featured Guide This guide has been found to be exceptionally cool by the iFixit staff. Member-Contributed Guide An awesome member of our community made this guide. It is not managed by iFixit staff. BackMicrosoft Surface Studio Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link...

Difficulty Very easy Steps 3 Time Required 5 minutes Sections 2 J1 Screws on Bottom Panel 2 steps Bottom Panel 1 step Flags 0 BackThrustmaster T Flight Hotas 4 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 J1 Screws on Bottom Panel Be sure to disconnect the controller from the power source before disassembling....

Difficulty Easy Steps 7 Time Required 10 - 20 minutes Sections 2 Back Panel 4 steps Screen 3 steps Flags 1 Incorrect Tools Help make this guide better by using the correct tools in images and/or text. BackTomTom One XL 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 Panel Remove the 4 ....

Difficulty Moderate Steps 14 Time Required 25 - 35 minutes Sections 2 Battery 2 steps Screen 12 steps Flags 0 BackToshiba Satellite C55D-B5206 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 upside down so the battery faces upwards. Remove the two 7 mm Phillips screws that secure the battery....

Difficulty Moderate Steps 9 Time Required 10 minutes Sections 2 Battery 7 steps Hard Drive 2 steps Flags 0 BackToshiba Satellite Click 2 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 Battery Working on your device while it is turned on may result in electric shock. Make sure to shut down and unplug your device before you begin....

Difficulty Moderate Steps 4 Time Required 5 - 6 minutes Sections 2 Disassembly 2 steps Keyboard 2 steps Flags 1 Action Shots Be an action hero! This guide needs images that better demonstrate how to perform specific actions. BackuAttend bn6000 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 Disassembly Make sure to unplug the device before starting....

Difficulty Very easy Steps 2 Time Required 1 - 5 minutes Sections 1 Battery 2 steps Flags 0 BackVelocity NoteMagix M10 A82 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 Place the notebook on the table, with the battery facing away from you. Slide the switch from “lock” to “unlock” with your right hand on the right side of the computer....

Difficulty Moderate Steps 7 Time Required 15 - 30 minutes Sections 1 LCD Screen 7 steps Flags 0 BackVTech Learning Tunes Karaoke 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 LCD Screen To remove the battery door, loosen the screw using a Flathead screwdriver. A coin can also be used to loosen the screw....

Sometimes called earphones, headphones are a hardware output device that plug into a computer line out or speakers port. Headphones allow you to listen to audio or watch a movie without disturbing people around you. The picture is an example of a HyperX USB headset from HyperX that includes a microphone (an input device), a popular solution for computer gaming. What are the types of headphones? Headphones come in several shapes and styles....

W3C color names are names assigned by the W3C to specify colors in web pages or files. These names can be used instead of their corresponding hexadecimal value to refer to that color in an HTML file or CSS stylesheet. These names are supported by all modern web browsers and used because it’s easier to remember color names than color codes. How to use W3C color names Any of the W3C color names can be used as a substitution for an HTML color code....