Computers generate a lot of heat, so the cooling is of vital importance. The fans in a computer need to remove a significant volume of hot air, and they can sometimes be very loud, especially when the CPU is working hard. As the CPU “throttles up” to 100% usage, it uses more power and generates more heat. Sensors inside the computer can detect the temperature increase, and speed up the fans....
Quickly access the Microsoft Windows Task Manager to view running applications, process information and performance information by pressing Ctrl+Shift+Esc keys all at the same time. Related information See our Task Manager definition for further information and related links on this term.
Windows 2000 basics What is Windows 2000? Basic Microsoft Windows 2000 troubleshooting. How to restart Microsoft Windows. How to shut down a computer. How to determine the version of Windows on a computer. Microsoft Windows tips. Microsoft company contact information. The history of Microsoft Windows. Top Windows 2000 questions and answers Why does Windows restart without warning? How to open Safe Mode. How to create a Windows shortcut. How to update a Microsoft Windows computer....
This guide has more recent changes. Switch to the latest unverified version. Difficulty Difficult Steps 48 Time Required Suggest a time?? Sections 10 Top Panel 11 steps Hard Drive 2 steps Bottom Panel 10 steps Left Case 8 steps Faceplate 4 steps RF Module 2 steps Wi-Fi Board 1 step Right Case 3 steps Optical Drive 2 steps Hard Drive Bracket 5 steps Flags 0 BackXbox 360 S Full Screen...
Difficulty Moderate Steps 4 Time Required Suggest a time?? Sections 2 Outer Shell 3 steps LED Sensor 1 step Flags 0 BackXbox One Kinect 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 Outer Shell Remove the sticker on the underside of the device. Remove the four 3.1x7.7 mm T9 screws underneath the sticker....
Originally developed by Microsoft for Windows XP, ClearType is a technology that enables users to increase the overall quality of all fonts displayed on their computer. To enable ClearType in Windows, follow the steps below. Windows Vista and later users Click Start. In the search box, type cttune.exe and press Enter. The Windows ClearType Text Tuner opens. Go through each step to configure and enable ClearType. Windows XP users Open the Control Panel....
DCE may refer to any of the following: Short for data communication equipment or data circuit-terminating equipment, DCE is a device such as dial-up modems that establish and control the data link via the telephone network. Short for Distributed Computing Environment, DCE is a standard developed by OSF for managing and controlling distributed computers. Related information Modem help and support. Short for Desktop Compositing Engine, DCE was the former name of what is now the Desktop Window Manager found in every version of Microsoft Windows since Vista....
Short for end-user license agreement, EULA or a UA (user agreement) is a contract between the buyer and seller of proprietary software that describes the purchaser’s rights. For example, an EULA lets someone know if they can copy and redistribute software after buying it or how many devices can share it. Though some still exist in physical form, the vast majority of EULAs are displayed as a click-through digital contract with terms users must agree to upon installation....
ISIS may refer to any of the following: Image and Scanner Interface Specification, an open standard for interfacing scanners with computers. ISIS was first developed in 1990 by the company Pixel Translation, which today is known as EMC Captiva. IS-IS (pronounced “I-S-I-S”), a gateway protocol for internal use within an administrative domain or network. It is used by routers that create a database of a network’s topology, calculate the best paths using Dijkstra’s algorithm, and forwards packets over the network based on those best paths....
LILO may refer to any of the following: Short for Linux loader, LILO is a boot manager used with various variants of Linux to boot and manage Linux. LILO is configured through the /etc/lilo.conf file and can be executed at /sbin/lilo. Short for Last In Last Out, LILO is a method of storing data where the data stored last will be accessed last. Computer acronyms, GRUB, Hardware terms, Operating system terms
Location-aware printing is a feature introduced in Windows 7 that allows the user to set up multiple printers, in different locations, on the same computer. This feature allows Windows to access a printer when your machine is in the appropriate proximity. For example, you could print from your laptop at home and work, without having to reconfigure each time. Printer terms Related information Printer help and support.
Monetization is the act of acquiring financial gain from an activity or published work. In general, to monetize an activity means to get paid to do something you enjoy. For example, a YouTuber might enjoy making videos about woodworking. If they want to monetize the YouTube channel, they can try to cultivate a following of loyal viewers by making the videos entertaining and informative. The channel owner may then receive payments from YouTube based on total subscribers, advertisements viewed, etc....
NCP may refer to any of the following: Short for Network Control Protocol, an NCP enables communication of protocols on PPP. When referring to a Novell network, NCP is short for NetWare Core Protocol and is a file sharing protocol between client and server. Used with NetWare over a LAN, NetWare Core Protocol handles many requests, including those sent to the file and printing systems. Computer acronyms, Network terms, Protocol...
NEC may refer to any of the following: NEC is the name of a computer, electronics, hardware, software, and other technologies company. Additional information and contact information is on our NEC company page. Short for National Electrical Code, NEC is a publication by the National Fire Protection Association, or NFPA. The publication contains extensive information on electrical safety, including engineers, electricians, fire service professionals, safety officials, inspectors, and architects. Computer abbreviations, Electronics terms...
An optical time-domain reflectometer, or OTDR, is a device used to test optical fiber. It can test for attenuation and overall fiber length, and accounting for splice and mated connector losses. OTDR helps locate faults in the optical fiber and determine loss from optical return, which is light that is scattered or reflected back from various points in the fiber line. Electronics terms Using an OTDR, optical fiber can be characterized from the time it is manufactured to the time it is installed and spliced....
Short for run-length limited encoding, RLL encoding is a method of storing information on computer a hard drive, floppy disk, CD, DVD, and Blu-ray that was first invented by IBM. This method of storage is carried out by hardware in the disk controller and is less prevalent than the MFM (modified frequency modulation) encoding scheme. ARLL, or Advanced Run-length Limited, is a more advanced version of RLL. Computer abbreviations, Hard drive terms, RLE...
Tsk may refer to any of the following: Tsk is an abbreviation sometimes used for task. Sounds tsk or tsk-tsk denote disapproval; similar to tut or tut-tut. Below is an example of how this could be used in chat. User 1: How do you format a drive?User 2: You’re a technician and you don’t know how to format a drive? User 1: Yeah I know. :(User 2: Tsk-tsk! Chat terms, Pfft
The term vandalism describes the deliberate act of damaging or destroying another person or company’s property without their permission. For example, with a computer, hardware vandalism is the act of intentionally breaking or destroying computer hardware. For example, a student could purposely damage a laptop given to them by the school. With the Internet, vandalism or cybervandalism could include any of the following. Hacking into and defacing a website. Intentionally damaging or destroying a digital object....
Windows CardSpace was developed by Microsoft as a software program for the Identity Metasystem. CardSpace was used to create digital identities for users, storing some personal information about them that could be requested and accessed by websites or other software applications. Users also had the ability to create personal cards as well, utilizing up to 14 fields to store information. When users’ information, or identity, was requested, the CardSpace UI would appear, looking somewhat like a business card or Outlook Contact with information about the user....
Short for XP Mode, XPM is a feature introduced with Microsoft Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate that allows users to run a virtual version of Windows XP within Windows 7. This feature facilitates the use of XP programs in Windows 7. Computer abbreviations, Operating system terms, Windows 7, Windows XP Related information Download link for Windows Virtual PC.
