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While at the MS-DOS prompt or in the Windows command line you can quickly repeat any previously entered command and view a history of commands using the arrow keys. For example, if you previously used the dir command to list the files in the current directory press the up arrow key to repeat that command. Continuing to press the up arrow scrolls through a list of commands used earlier. For anyone who enters long commands, file names, or directory names this can save lots of time....

Alternatively called a startup disk, system disk, master disk, or boot disk, a bootable disk contains special files required for the computer to boot into an operating system. If the bootable disk is removable media (e.g., floppy diskette or CD-ROM), it bypasses the hard drive, depending on the settings in the BIOS. This diskette is often used to troubleshoot the computer or allow the user to copy files when a computer is down....

Add may refer to any of the following: When referring to computers, add often refers to installing (adding) a hardware device or software program to the computer. Alternatively called addition, add is a math operation that takes two or more different numbers and outputs their total value. An example of addition is 10 + 4 = 14. On a computer, you can add numbers using a calculator or spreadsheet program and use the addition symbol (+)....

Adapter may refer to any of the following: In general, an adapter refers to any circuitry or device that enables one type of device to communicate with another. In your computer, hardware adapters may be “onboard” (soldered directly onto the motherboard). Or, they may be “discrete” (separate hardware, attached to a port on the motherboard, so that they can be removed or replaced). A SATA controller is an example of an onboard adapter, which allows your motherboard to communicate with SATA devices such as an HDD or SSD....

An application may refer to any of the following: Application and app are synonymous with the word “program” when discussing software designed for a specific task. However, application in its full form often describes application software that runs on a computer. See our program overview for comparisons between apps and programs, application examples, and information about computer programs. Abbreviated as app, this shortened version of the word “application” first became popular with the Apple and Facebook crowd....

An error describes any issue that arises unexpectedly that cause a computer to not function properly. Computers can encounter either software errors or hardware errors. How to fix a computer error As shown in the next section, there are several types of errors that each have hundreds of variations. To fix a computer error, you must first identify the type of error and the source. How to fix a computer error....

Released on June 25, 2014, Android TV is a version of Android designed for Smart TVs and other similar devices. The operating system’s interface is optimized for quick access to frequently used applications via remote control. Android TV supports a growing library of applications from the Google Play store, including Netflix, Hulu, and YouTube. Much like its smartphone counterpart, many slightly different versions of the Android TV operating system are developed by Smart TV manufacturers for their devices....

The Sony SPP-A946 is a cordless telephone with an answering system. It was produced in 1999 and is easily identifiable by the model number SPP-A946 on the bottom of the answering system. Student-Contributed Wiki An awesome team of students from our education program made this wiki. The handset is not responding to and/or communicating with the base The battery pack might not be properly attached to the body of the phone....

Difficulty Moderate Steps 18 Time Required 5 - 10 minutes Sections 2 Battery 16 steps Charging Port 2 steps Flags 0 BackSony SRS-XB30 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 To remove the speaker grill, insert the big spudger underneath it in each corner. Work around the edges to pry the grill up and off....

Difficulty Moderate Steps 17 Time Required 25 minutes Sections 2 Battery 12 steps Charging Connector 5 steps Flags 0 BackSony Tablet S 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 Battery Ensure that the device is completely turned off before attempting a repair. The battery may still have charge; use caution touching the components....

Difficulty Very easy Steps 3 Time Required Suggest a time?? Sections 1 Hard Drive 3 steps Flags Missing Details Some of this guide’s details are missing. Help users by adding tools, difficulty, or time. BackSony Vaio VPCCB290X Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction The Hard Drive is the data storage device. If you wish to keep all your current setting or data make sure to have them backed up on an external storage device or once the hard drive is removed have it cloned onto the new one....

Difficulty Easy Steps 2 Time Required 30 seconds - 1 minute Sections 1 Earcup Cushion 2 steps Flags 0 BackSony WH-1000XM3 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 Release the plastic clips Before beginning any repairs, turn off your headphones. The earcup cushions of the Sony WH-1000XM3 are held in place by small plastic clips and it’s the same removal procedure for both, the left and the right cushion....

Difficulty Very easy Steps 1 Time Required 10 - 20 seconds Sections Steelseries Nimbus Joystick Drift Fix 1 step Flags 2 In Progress This guide is a work in progress. Reload periodically to see the latest changes! Member-Contributed Guide An awesome member of our community made this guide. It is not managed by iFixit staff. BackSteelSeries Nimbus Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link...

Student-Contributed Wiki An awesome team of students from our education program made this wiki. Indoor Security Camera will not turn on Make sure that the connection is successful by checking your router and ensuring that your Wi-Fi password is correct. If the camera is still having issues connecting to Wi-Fi, reset the router and try again once it’s back up. Reboot the camera by pressing the power button as if it is already on and wait about 5 seconds before pressing the power again....

To the average Windows user, DOS commands seem like a relic of its time. However, they’re still around and are just as useful as they were years ago. To fully appreciate how powerful these commands are, we’ve compiled a list of the most helpful DOS commands. Granted, some of them are not totally useful on an average day. But when you do need them, DOS commands are there to save the day....

Digital video is all around us. Whether it’s a disc, a streaming service, or a file on your computer, every video has a specific format. Understanding common video formats is essential both for people who make video and people who simply want to watch video. Otherwise you might put out content with poor quality or just won’t know why a given video won’t play for you. In this article we’ll explain what video formats are as well as the most common ones everyone should know....

Difficulty Moderate Steps 3 Time Required Suggest a time?? Sections 1 Toaster - Step 3: frequent breakdowns 3 steps Flags Member-Contributed Guide An awesome member of our community made this guide. It is not managed by iFixit staff. BackGrille pain Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction Experience shows that the three main problems are related to heat resistance, the bipolar switch contacts, and the electronic circuit....

Difficulty Moderate Steps 7 Time Required Suggest a time?? Sections 2 Battery Removal 5 steps Speakers 2 steps Flags 3 Action Shots Be an action hero! This guide needs images that better demonstrate how to perform specific actions. Bullets! Better coordination with markups and the color/type of bullets will help make this guide more clear! Missing Details Some of this guide’s details are missing. Help users by adding tools, difficulty, or time....

Difficulty Very easy Steps 3 Time Required 2 minutes Sections 1 Battery 3 steps Flags Better Introduction Improve this guide by completing or revising its introduction. BackToshiba Satellite A215-S4757 Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Step 1 Battery Before removing anything on your Toshiba Satellite, make sure your computer is turned off, and your power adapter is not plugged in....

Difficulty Easy Steps 3 Time Required 3 - 6 minutes Sections 1 Battery 3 steps Flags 0 BackToshiba Satellite C55-B5302 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 laptop upside down so you can see the screws. Flip laptop upside down so you can see the screws....