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Pidgin is an open-source, multi-platform instant messaging client that runs on many operating systems, including Unix, BSD, OS X, Linux, and Microsoft Windows. It supports most commonly-used instant messaging protocols, such as Bonjour, IRC, MyspaceIM, Microsoft Messenger Service, Novell Groupwise, Google Talk, and Facebook Chat. Using Pidgin, contacts on different chat services can be grouped seamlessly within a single interface. Pidgin incorporates many modern IM client features. It includes buddy lists, conversation logging, file transfers, tabbed conversations, customizable text formatting, automated scripts, themes, graphic emoticons, voice, and video chat....

A security camera is a hardware device that takes pictures or records video, either indoors or outdoors, for purposes of watching for intruders or thieves. Security cameras are used in businesses, retail stores, schools, homes, parking lots, roads, and almost any other place where people are found. These cameras help catch criminals in the act and help deter crime by scaring would-be criminals away. Some security cameras record video 24 hours a day, especially in busy places where there is a lot of people traffic....

First introduced in 2001, Microsoft SharePoint is a web-based business platform used for document management and content management. SharePoint allows permissions to be assigned to a page of content. SharePoint integrates specifically to Active Directory, which is the Microsoft management tool for these lists. Different functions can be set up on specific pages. For example, a department can set up a team calendar to track who is currently on call. Another page can contain forms which employees need to fill out, perhaps for a vacation time request....

Sideloading is the process of moving files and programs locally from one device to another. Usually, this means connecting your computer to a smartphone or tablet. For most people, sideloading isn’t something that they’ll ever need to do, but knowing how to do it could be a handy skill. But what is sideloading? There are some important things you need to know before you do it, however, as there are potential security risks involved, and in some cases, it can void your device’s warranty....

Virtually all system processes, apps, and services on the Windows operating system have their executable (.exe) files. For instance, SMSS.exe powers the Microsoft Management Console, MMC.exe powers the Microsoft Management Console, and so on. Usually, Windows requires some system services to execute essential tasks on your PC. Others, Windows can do without. The spooler subsystem app is a vital system process. In this explainer, we’ll walk you through the functions of the spooler subsystem app....

A VPS, also known as a virtual private server, is a server running on a virtualized operating system with other virtual servers. Each server is unaware of the others, but they all share the same system resources, such as CPU, disks, and network bandwidth. Virtual private servers are often operated by Internet hosting services. Users can lease servers which are “virtually private” — nothing else shares the operating system. Usually, greater resources can be allocated to the server for an additional cost....

Featured Featured Guide Difficulty Easy Steps 3 Time Required 5 minutes Sections 1 When do I need to re-waterproof my Vaude garment? 3 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. BackOuterwear Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Translate...

The Wii Balance Board was first sold on December 1, 2007 as an accessory for the Nintendo Wii and Wii U game consoles. Student-Contributed Wiki An awesome team of students from our education program made this wiki. No matter what you do, you can’t get your balance board to turn on. If it’s been a while or you have never changed the batteries in your balance board, then they may need replacing....

Interlacing may refer to any of the following: When referring to a computer monitor or another display, interlace or interlacing is a description of how the picture is created. With an interlaced display the picture is created by scanning every other line, and on the next scan, scanning every opposite line. Interlacing allows for a faster refresh rate by having less information during each scan at a lower cost. Unfortunately, this may cause flickering or noticeable line movements in some situations....

Short for NetBIOS Enhanced User Interface, NetBEUI was originally developed by IBM in 1985 as an enhanced version of the NetBIOS protocol. NetBEUI is used by network operating systems as a form of communicating with other computers utilizing the same protocol. Computer acronyms, IPX/SPX, NetBIOS, Network terms, TCP/IP Related information Network and network card help and support.

Overwrite may refer to any of the following: In general, overwrite describes when new information replaces old information or data. For example, in a text editor, if text was highlighted, and you pressed “a” on the keyboard all highlighted text would be replaced with the letter “a.” One of two typing settings on a keyboard, overwrite mode allows new input to replace existing characters. The Insert key is used to toggle this mode, enabling or disabling it....

Short for problem exists between keyboard and chair, PEBKAC is a term used by computer technicians and IT professionals to describe a user error. The term asserts that the user is to blame when referring to the technical issue at hand; not the installed software or the device itself. PEBKAC may be considered a derogatory term as it is usually directed at computer users who have made a mistake. Example usage Computer tech #1: “What did you determine to be the cause of that Microsoft Word issue that Jane was having?...

Booting up a Windows PC activates the billions of lines of code compiled into various executable files and system processes that underpin the Windows operating system. Some of these processes are more important than others, from the Windows system kernel at the top to the YourPhone smartphone control app at the bottom. One of the lesser known system processes on a Windows 10 PC, however, is slui.exe. This process is responsible for Windows 10 license activation, including checking if your license is genuine....

Short for secure sockets layer, SSL is a protocol developed by Netscape and introduced to the public as SSL 2.0 in February 1995. It is used for transmitting private documents and transferring data encrypted, allowing information such as passwords or credit card information to be hidden. In 2015, SSL was officially deprecated and replaced by TLS. Certificate, Computer acronyms, HTTPS, Network terms, Protocol, Security terms, TLS, Web design terms Related information How to protect yourself while on the Internet....

For IPv6 capable hosts, Teredo is a transition technology that provides IPv6 connectivity over IPv4 Internet connections when there are no direct connections to an IPv6 network. Teredo provides this connectivity even from behind network address translation devices, like a router for a home network, using a tunneling protocol. Network terms Teredo is a last resort technology; when working on a native IPv6 network, it should be turned off. Related information Network and network card help and support....

The Windows Event Viewer is an administrative tool found in all versions of Windows. It lets you view events, errors, and additional important information about what’s happening under the hood in your operating system. About Windows Events When you are using Windows, the operating system keeps a record of important and useful information about what is happening on the computer. This information is stored in several logs known collectively as the Windows Event Log....

ToggleCase is text that is converted to mixed case version of the text. For instance, the word “dictionary” could be converted into “dIctIOnAry”. Case, Toggle, Typography terms Related information Use the online text converter to convert your text to uppercase, lowercase, ToggleCase, and other modifications.

Difficulty Moderate Steps 10 Time Required 20 - 40 minutes Sections 2 Rear Glass 7 steps Motherboard Cover with Charging Coil / NFC 3 steps Flags 0 BackMi 9 Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction You’ll need replacement adhesive to reattach components when reassembling the device. What you need Step 1 Rear Glass Before you begin, switch off your phone....

Difficulty Moderate Steps 9 Time Required 10 minutes Sections 2 Battery 2 steps Display 7 steps Flags 0 BackZTE Avail 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 Battery Before disassembling your ZTE Avail 2, be sure it is powered off. Remove the back cover using the notch at the bottom of the device....

Difficulty Moderate Steps 4 Time Required 20 minutes Sections 1 Screen 4 steps Flags 2 Action Shots Be an action hero! This guide needs images that better demonstrate how to perform specific actions. Better Introduction Improve this guide by completing or revising its introduction. BackZTE Majesty 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...