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Introduced on September 20, 2010, Google Authenticator is a free, software-based security implement for Android, iOS, and BlackBerry mobile devices. It facilitates two-factor authentication for various services and programs such as online accounts, file-hosting services, and password managers. Google Authenticator utilizes TOTP (Time-based One-time Password Algorithm) to generate six to eight-digit codes that users must provide in addition to their normal login information (i.e., username and password). Authy, Internet terms, Mobile device, One-time password, Password, Security question, Security terms, Username...

IG may refer to any of the following: IG is an abbreviation often used for Instagram. Short for in-game, IG describes something that happens or exists in a game rather than in real-life. For example, an in-game currency is money that only exists in a game and not in real-life. IG is an abbreviation for “I guess” sometimes used in chat. IG is sometimes used as an abbreviation for ignore....

Kijiji, also known as Kijiji.ca or Kijiji Canada, is an online classified advertising website launched in May 2005. It dominates the online classified advertising market in Canada but has not yet achieved widespread popularity in other geographical markets. In particular, legal battles with competing classified site Craigslist has damaged its reputation in the United States. Advertising, Internet terms Related information Official Kijiji website. Get the Kijiji app for Android. Get the Kijiji app for iOS....

Short for Network Basic Input/Output System, NetBIOS was developed by IBM, Microsoft, and Sytek. NetBIOS allows computers and applications to communicate with network hardware, and allows data to transmit properly over a network. For example, Microsoft Windows computers that are named in a workgroup and not a domain use NetBIOS names, which are converted to IP addresses. NetBIOS commonly communicates on ports 137, 138, and 139. If your firewall blocks any of these ports you may get errors when your computer communicates with another computer that utilizes NetBIOS (e....

Alternatively called nopaste, a pastebin is a website for pasting information online and is useful way to quickly share text, code, or other data online. For example, instead of pasting many lines of code in a chat room you can paste a single link of what you want someone to see in chat. Pasting a lot of text directly into a chat room can cause you to be kicked and can disrupt others conversations....

RPC may refer to any of the following: Short for remote procedure call, RPC is a protocol that facilitates the ability to execute code or a program from a remote source. RPC is sometimes used for remote PC, see our remote desktop page for further information. Computer acronyms, Network terms Related information Network and network card help and support.

Microsoft utility purchased from Norton, which is now Symantec, and included with MS-DOS 6.2 and later, and all versions of Microsoft Windows except Windows NT. ScanDisk is a software utility capable of checking the hard drive or floppy diskette drive for any disk errors. When errors are encountered, ScanDisk will mark those sections of the disk to help prevent information from further issues. Below is an example of Windows ScanDisk while it is running in Microsoft Windows....

A SIM lock, also known as a simlock, subsidy lock or network lock, is a component of GSM mobile phones installed by service providers. It restricts the phone to be used only within certain countries or with a specific carrier. Customers who sign a service contract often receive a substantial discount on their phone, and SIM locks prevent the customer from voiding the contract selling the phone for profit. An unlocked cell phone is one that does not contain a subsidy lock....

For computers and related technologies, using the same structure and design can aid in the manufacturing and development of new and improved technologies. For computers, uniformity, or the state of being alike, often makes improves efficiency in both areas. In networking, uniformity is shown in the cabling used for multiple devices on a network. Many different components make up a business network, but they all connect with the same cabling....

This tutorial covers troubleshooting fixes to try if WhatsApp won’t download pictures, videos, or documents from individual and group conversations. Factors that cause this problem include poor internet connectivity, low device storage space, incorrect date and time settings, etc. We’re confident that at least one of the recommendations below will fix the problem on your Android or iOS device. [01-how-to-fix-whatsapp-not-download-media-android-iphone] Note: Some instructions or steps in this guide may vary based on your device’s model and operating system....

Difficulty Moderate Steps 5 Time Required 10 minutes Sections 2 N131WU Laptop Access to main components 4 steps Battery 1 step Flags 3 Bullets! Better coordination with markups and the color/type of bullets will help make this guide more clear! Member-Contributed Guide An awesome member of our community made this guide. It is not managed by iFixit staff. Better Introduction Improve this guide by completing or revising its introduction. Backwhy! (Eluktronics) N131WU Laptop...

While browsing the Internet, various factors determine whether or not images load properly. There are also a few ways that image issues manifest themselves. For instance, pictures might not appear at all, or show as a broken link (similar to the examples in the image). The following sections contain explanations and suggestions for fixing these problems. To proceed, select the option that best describes your situation from the list below and follow the instructions....

This issue may occur for several reasons. Below are general suggestions to help determine the cause and, in some cases, solve the problem. Verify the plastic tab keeping the ink from dispersing or leaking out is not still attached to the cartridge. Verify the ink cartridge(s) is inserted properly. Some cartridges snap in place, and if they are not inserted fully, the printer won’t print anything. If a lever is moved from its original position to allow for installation of ink cartridges, ensure it is returned to its original position....

Difficulty Moderate Steps 25 Time Required 30 minutes - 1 hour Sections 4 Upper Plastic Case 6 steps Lower Metal Case 9 steps Fan 9 steps Power Supply 1 step Flags 0 BackXbox One X Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction Turn off the console and unplug any cables before beginning this guide....

Student-Contributed Wiki An awesome team of students from our education program made this wiki. The printer is not receiving power and the LED status light is not on. Make sure that your thermal printer is turned “on” by checking the power switch at the back of the printer. The LED status light will also glow solid green if the printer is on. Check connections from the wall outlet to the power supply, and from the power supply to the printer....

Released May 2014, 7 inch display, 4 GB hard drive Student-Contributed Wiki An awesome team of students from our education program made this wiki. The tablet’s screen does not turn or freezes during use. When a battery is low on charge or malfunctioning, the tablet’s processor tries to conserve charge by limiting the performance. This may result in extremely slow speeds or a frozen screen entirely. In addition, if the battery cannot hold a charge, the device may get stuck on startup screen then turn off soon after....

Dead may refer to any of the following: Dead is slang describing a computer component that’s no longer functioning and cannot be fixed. Dead describes software or a project that’s no longer being developed due to various reasons. The software or project could be dead because of lack of funding, the company went out of business, or because a newer program was released. Software that’s abandoned is more appropriately called abandonware....

Excel is a spreadsheet application developed and published by Microsoft. It is part of the Microsoft Office suite of productivity software. Unlike a word processor, such as Microsoft Word, Excel organizes data in columns and rows. Rows and columns intersect at a space called a cell. Each cell contains data, such as text, a numerical value, or a formula. Excel was originally code-named Odyssey during development. It was first released on September 30, 1985....

Feedback may refer to any of the following: When referring to audio, feedback is the noise created by data errors through audio cables or wireless audio systems. Feedback is caused when a signal is sent through the output and received back to its input. For example, when a microphone is connected to a nearby speaker, the microphone sends noise through the speaker. If the speaker volume is high or the two devices are close, the microphone picks up the sound, which subsequently creates an infinite loop of unfavorable noise....

Frequency may refer to any of the following: In general, frequency is a measurement of how often something happens. In science and technology, frequency is measured in Hz (hertz). Concerning a CPU, frequency refers to the processor’s operational clock cycles per second. The frequency of most modern CPUs is measured in GHz, or billions of cycles per second. A frequency is the number of oscillations in alternating electrical current each second....