How to Set Up Windows XP Internet Connection In Windows XP, a built-in wizard allows you to set up network connections of various kinds. Windows XP displays this option for instructional purposes. Service providers typically create setup CDs to include all the necessary setup data for an operating system in a self-contained package. Selecting Finish exits the wizard and assumes that the user has inserted the appropriate CD to continue the process....
Sony has reportedly cut its PlayStation 5 production estimate by more than one million units, according to Bloomberg. The company had estimated 16 million consoles manufactured by March, but that number has been reduced to around 15 million. A loss of one million consoles for the fiscal year. The reason? Global chip shortages and shipping delays. Bloomberg’s sources indicated that these issues stem from uneven vaccine rollouts in countries where Sony builds their chips....
FTP Port 21 is the Default Control Port After the correct FTP username and password are entered through FTP client software, the FTP server software opens port 21 by default. This is sometimes called the command or control port by default. Then the client makes another connection to the server over port 20 for file transfers to take place. The administrator can change the default port for sending commands and files over FTP....
The Contacts widget comes in three sizes so that you can display one, four, or six contacts on one. You can also select which contacts to display and in which order. The Find My widget comes in two sizes per option. So, you can add a small or medium widget to find people or the same sizes for your items. The Game Center widget comes in three sizes per option....
It’s important to note that even the best CD repair kits can’t work miracles. They are capable of improving the condition of abused or neglected discs, but this may not be enough to retrieve the contents without some level of degradation. The kit comes with three different polishing solutions: 1 is a cleaner that removes dust, debris, and static from your discs. 2 is a light abrasive that can remove fine scratches (and will probably do the trick for most CDs)....
It truly embodies everything that is great about mobile gaming. First, it’s free to play and, perhaps more importantly, it doesn’t push you into paying. You can even use gold earned in-game to unlock new cards or expansion packs; something increasingly rare in mobile games. It may take longer to build the deck of your dreams, but you’ll have loads of fun on the way. Hearthstone is one of those rare games that’s easy to pick up but still equipped with enough depth that you’ll always have some strategy to refine....
VoIP Is a Type of IP Telephony It might sound confusing, but “telephony” refers to telephones, and internet protocol telephony deals with the digital side of telecommunications. It does so with the internet protocol known as voice over IP (VoIP). What this means in the literal sense is that you’re transferring voice signals using the internet. The protocol defines how voice travels over a network, similar to how the hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) defines how data is to be understood, transmitted, formatted, and displayed by web servers and browsers....
Much like the original PS5 DualSense controller, the new DualSense Edge features a sleek design with adaptive triggers and haptic feedback. So it’s meant to feel good in your hand while also providing responsive button presses and more precise control. That’s all to be expected, but what the Edge does differently is give you more control over the controller itself. Unlike a regular DualSense, you can adjust both the trigger and control stick sensitivity, as well as the “dead zones” to fit your preferences....
A Symbol for Every Weather on Your iPhone The iPhone Weather app doesn’t include descriptions of the weather symbols. So, Apple has published a handy chart explaining the iPhone weather icons. It’s convenient as there are tiny differences in some of the weather icons while others are pretty easy to understand. To use the Weather app, enter the name of a city, zip code, or airport location. The forecasts for the day and the following week are displayed....
What Is a DVR and How Does It Work? DVRs became popular in the late 1990s with the introduction of TiVo. Watching stored video allows you to rewind and fast forward at will. If you are watching live TV, you can pause and pick up where you left off. DVRs can be integrated into the set-top box supplied by your cable or satellite provider, but they are also sold as standalone units....
How Token Ring Works Unlike other standard forms of LAN interconnects, token ring maintains one or more common data frames that continuously circulate through the network. All connected devices on the network share these frames as follows: Tokens are three bytes that consist of a start and end delimiter that describe the beginning and end of the frame (these bytes mark the frame boundaries). Also within the token is the access control byte....
How Two-Factor Authentication Works When you log into a website, you must provide a username and a password. Two-factor authentication helps secure your login with a temporary code you need to obtain before logging in. If you do not have a code for your account, you will not be allowed access, which is why two-factor authentication is an essential additional step for security. You have limited time to use the code before it expires; once it does, you must request another one....
Here’s what you need to know for when the Skype camera is not showing video and when the person you’re talking to can’t see you. Causes of Skype Webcam Problems The Skype webcam not working the way you want can be the result of a variety of causes ranging from the incorrect settings being chosen within the Skype app or the device’s operating system to the camera being disconnected or physically covered....
How: Android beta users with version 2.20.13 of the app via the Google Play Beta Program can use the mode now Why Do You Care: Dark mode may see like a “who cares” feature, but it can be super useful to those who need to look at their screens in dark environments. According to WhatsApp enthusiast site WABetaInfo, the 2.20.13 beta version of WhatsApp, available through the Google Play Beta Program, now has its own dark mode....
At present, no retailers have any available units of the series X, but that has the potential to change on a daily basis, so make sure to check back frequently to keep tabs on any in-stock alerts for the latest version of Microsoft’s Black (or white) box. Walmart Currently, neither console is available at this retailer. But because Walmart does do business with 3rd party retailers, you are likely to see available Xbox Series X units available for well above their standard MSRP....
Why Is My Apple Watch Not Responding to Touch? If your Apple Watch won’t respond to your touch, here are a few possible reasons: Your fingers are dirty or covered. If you’re wearing gloves or your fingers are covered in some other way, your Apple Watch might not be able to recognize your touch. Check that your fingers are clean and not obscured in any way before trying again.The Apple Watch screen is dirty....
Reasons Why Google Assistant Isn’t Working If you’ve found that Google Assistant won’t work with your phone, you could have a problem with compatibility, settings, corrupted data in your Google app, or any one of several other issues. When Google Assistant first appeared, it only worked on a small number of phones. Compatibility has increased since then, but your phone still needs to meet some minimum specifications. If your phone doesn’t meet these requirements, it can’t run Google Assistant....
When You Have to Log In to Yahoo Mail The cookie a browser saves when you visit Yahoo Mail applies only to the browser and device you were using at the time of your visit. As long as you visit the login page with the same device and browser, you shouldn’t have to log back in. However, if you log in with a different device or browser, Yahoo won’t find the login cookie, so you’ll have to enter your username and password....
The announcement was made on the Windows Insider Blog, which details the first group of apps that will be affected: the Snipping Tool, Calculator, and the Mail and Calendar app. The Snipping Tool has been given a redesign to make it appear more like previous iterations, as well as a new settings menu and a dark mode. The tool also has been given new functions like a WIN + SHIFT + S keyboard shortcut to select which part of the screen to capture....
The new policy applies to what Google refers to as personally identifiable information (PII), such as details that could be used for identity theft or more direct harm. Info like bank account or credit card numbers, medical records, personal contact details, social security numbers, and so on. Whether or not it acts on these requests is discretionary, however. If you believe there’s sensitive information about you posted online somewhere, you can start a removal request that includes links to and explanations of the offending items....
