Thursday, March 25, 2010

How To Photocopy a Transparency

How To Photocopy a Transparency

How To Photocopy a Transparency

Posted: 25 Mar 2010 07:15 PM PDT

It is always better to have something prepared for your audience during your presentations. Sometimes the screen is not enough for them for them to follow, since there are times when the people who are at the venue cannot see what you project properly. One of the ways to address this problem is to provide those who attend your presentation with copies of your discussion. It is more difficult to photocopy overhead transparencies because of the problems that may arise due to their nature. Follow these instructions to make sure that you produce a quality photocopy of your transparency that you can distribute.

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How To Clean an Outdoor Fish Pond

Posted: 25 Mar 2010 07:13 PM PDT

An outdoor or backyard pond is an asset to your space. With a pond, you can nurture different species of fish, attract a variety of birds, increase the selling points of your house, and provide a delightful element that will attract your friends and neighbors. Having a pond also means spending money and time to ensure the pond and its occupants are in good, healthy, and clean condition. If you are yet considering the possibility of having an outdoor pond you may get unenthusiastic about it when you get to know what it takes to clean the pond.

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How To Connect a Webcam

Posted: 25 Mar 2010 07:12 PM PDT

A webcam is a useful computer peripheral that you can use to take pictures and record videos. Of course, the most popular use of the webcam is videotelephony, which allows you to engage in a conference with your friends and relatives via the Internet. Staying connected and being able to interact with people face to face is never a problem as long as you have a webcam. Read on and we will give you tips on how to connect a webcam.

Purchase a complete webcam kit.
Web camera prices range from $30 to at least $100. Before purchasing a webcam, it will be a good idea to look for end-user reviews online of the current web cameras available in the market. Based on your research and the specifications of your computer, purchase a web camera that matches your choice and your computer's requirements.

Familiarize yourself with the webcam that you purchased.

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How To Connect a Parallel Scanner to a Computer

Posted: 25 Mar 2010 07:08 PM PDT

Connecting a scanner with parallel interface to your computer is a simple task to accomplish. The following lists the steps on how to connect a parallel scanner to your computer.

Consider the need for a parallel splitter.
Most computers only come with one parallel port and more often than not, this is already used by your printer or other peripherals such as zip drives. In this case, let's say you have a printer currently hooked up to your parallel port and you want to be able to continuously use the printer and scanner simultaneously, then this is the time to purchase a parallel splitter. You can get this from your local computer or electronic shop.

Turn your system off and unplug it from the electricity.

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How To Conquer Final Fantasy XII

Posted: 25 Mar 2010 07:07 PM PDT

The Final Fantasy XII installment features new rules and gaming systems, which can be quite confusing at first. Read on and we will give you tips on how to conquer Final Fantasy XII.

Earn as many Licensing Points as you can.
Earning Licensing Points (LP) will open up the Licenses listed in your Licensing Grid. A License opened will be equivalent to equipment that you can equip, magicks or technicks that you can learn. Before you can acquire a weapon or learn anything in Final Fantasy XII, you will need to have the License for it. Opening a License does not mean automatic acquisition of the weapon, magick or technick. You will still need to go to a store to get the weapon, magick or technick that corresponds with the newly acquired License. So how do you actually earn Licensing Points? You earn Licensing Points every time you go on a battle.

Fight with the Final Fantasy XII enemies.

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How To Connect Playstation 2 to the Internet

Posted: 25 Mar 2010 07:06 PM PDT

The PlayStation 2 adds a twist to a typical day of playing games on your own, with a friend or a relative. Multi-player gaming is available through the use of broadband Internet connection. A PlayStation 2 Network Adapter is needed if you have the first, bigger version of the PlayStation 2. On the other hand, the slimmer version of the PlayStation 2 has a built-in network adapter. Read on and we will give you the steps on how to connect PlayStation 2 to the Internet. The following are the three different methods:

Connect your PlayStation 2 straight to the Internet.

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How To Connect Two PCs with Serial Cable

Posted: 25 Mar 2010 07:04 PM PDT

Two PCs can connect to each other without the use of network interface cards. This method is called Direct Cable Connection (DCC) and can be established through the use of a serial cable.

Plug in the serial cable on the serial ports of the two PCs.
Serial ports are located at the back of a desktop PC's casing. Even modern computers that have Ethernet and USB have at least one serial port free. It looks like a rectangle with 9 pins in it. Check for these serial ports in both PCs and see what type they are. 9 pins mean a male connector while 9 holes means a female connector. Serial ports could also come in the 25 pin/hole variety. Use a serial cable that can fit in to the type of serial ports the two PCs have. Depending on the serial ports, you might need to add an adapter to the cable, possibly to change a female connector to male one or a 9 pin/hole to a 25 pin/hole connector.

Set up the Host computer.

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How To Pick a Laptop

Posted: 25 Mar 2010 07:02 PM PDT

Laptops are slowly becoming the replacement for desktop computers thank to their mobility and excellent functionality. If you are in the market to buy a laptop, you've probably stumbled upon so many options that it is impossible to make an informed choice. Here are the factors to look for when picking a laptop to make sure your money doesn't go to waste.

Decide which to get -- a Mac or a Windows-based laptop.

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How To Complete Dead Meat in Grand Theft Auto

Posted: 25 Mar 2010 07:01 PM PDT

Toni Cipriani, the lead character in the video game Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories is trying to earn his mother's respect. Ma Cipriani can't bring herself to respect Toni and thinks he is a dead beat. In this mission Toni will be frustrated with his mother and literally try to give her what she wants. Follow the steps below to complete the Dead Meat mission in Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories.

Go to Ma Cipriani's restaurant.

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How To Pick a Computer Stereo System

Posted: 25 Mar 2010 06:59 PM PDT

If you are a music nut, then chances are you've thought of integrating your computer with its own stereo system. This is possible as almost any type of electronic device can be hooked up to a computer if you know how to. But with the many choices in stereo system out there, how do you choose the best type that matches your budget? Here are useful tips to help you pick a computer stereo system.

Select an amplifier for your computer stereo system.

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How To Pick Features on a Desktop Computer

Posted: 25 Mar 2010 06:59 PM PDT

Computers have become an integral part of home and work life. They have become as necessary as the other appliances. This is why picking features on a desktop computer to ensure that the machine meets your needs is important. Here are must-have features on a desktop computer.

Select a desktop computer equipped with a powerful processor.
A computer processor is also called the Central Processing Unit (CPU). A computer processor is the one that does the computing job which is why it's important to get a powerful and fast one. A dual core computer processor with at least 2.53 GHz of speed is recommended if you intend to install multimedia applications such as photo and video editing software on the machine.

Get a desktop computer with sufficient amounts of Random Access Memory.

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How To Consolidate Video Games and Consoles

Posted: 25 Mar 2010 06:56 PM PDT

You probably have a number of video games and consoles lying around in your house if you are a video game nut. Consolidating all of your video games and consoles is your best bet if you want to minimize this clutter. Here are a few useful tips.

Decide which video game consoles to keep.
Put the consoles you don't want to use anymore back in their boxes and store away in the closet.

Peruse through your video games and decide which ones you want to keep.
Put all of your video games in a box. Segregate them and pick out only the ones you want to keep on playing. You might want to ask the input of the other members of the house regarding this matter to make sure you don't discard anything they still want to use.

Check if the older versions of video games can be played in a newer version of console.

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How To Physically Secure Your Office Computers

Posted: 25 Mar 2010 06:55 PM PDT

It can be hard to believe, but unfortunately the office is one of the places with the greatest risk of computer damage and theft. This is why it is important to take steps to physically secure your office computers. Here are some recommendations.

Protect each computer with a lock.
Both laptop and desktop computers can be equipped with locks. For as low as $15 each, you can physically secure your machines.

Provide office tables with drawers that can be locked.
This is slightly more expensive than buying a lock although can be a good investment in the long run.

Lock each room in the office.
Provide each office room with locks and only assign copies of keys to you and a trusted security personnel.

Password-protect each computer in the office.

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How To Pick a Home Theater Projector

Posted: 25 Mar 2010 06:54 PM PDT

If you've been frowning at pricey movie tickets, then a home theater projector may just be the answer to your problems. Sure, you'll have to fork out serious dollars at first. But knowing you'll use this device for years to come, then the investment should all be worth it. With so many brands and models of home theater projectors in the market, how do you choose the one that best answers your family's viewing needs? This article details all of the factors you should look for to help you pick a home theater projector.

Determine how much you'll willing to spend on a home theater projector.
Home theater projectors don't come cheap. Top of the line  projectors cost from $5,000 to $10,000 while the consumer types cost just well below $1,000.

Have a dedicated space in the house for the home theater projector.

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How To Connect Wireless Internet to a Playstation 3

Posted: 25 Mar 2010 06:51 PM PDT

The PlayStation3 gaming console is equipped to let you access the Internet. Everything you do on a computer can now be done using your PS3 and your TV monitor. Accessing the Internet is possible through either a wired or wireless connection. If you have the PlayStation 3 model CECHB01 though, you can only access the Internet via a wired connection as it does not support wireless network technology. Read on and we'll tell you exactly how to connect wireless Internet to a PlayStation 3.

Make certain that you have the necessary equipment.
You should have a cable modem, wireless router, access point (required if your router is not equipped with wireless functionality), access point settings information, and of course, Internet connection.

Access the Network Settings of the PS3.

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How To Connect Two Macs Using FireWire Target Disk Mode

Posted: 25 Mar 2010 06:49 PM PDT

Transferring and copying files between two Mac computers is easily done by using the FireWire Target Disk Mode. You need to follow the steps below carefully to successfully set up both Mac computers.

Unplug other devices.   
If you have other devices that are plugged in through the FireWire ports on both Mac computers, disconnect them before using the target disk mode. You want to avoid any interference from other devices that could possibly corrupt the data in both Mac computers.

Identify the host computer.

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How To Complete Norad II in StarCraft

Posted: 25 Mar 2010 06:48 PM PDT

Blizzard Entertainment developed the real time strategy video game StarCraft. The game takes place in outer space where three races do battle for the ultimate goal of dominating the galaxy. It takes more than firepower to win battles in StarCraft; players have to plan their economy and combat strategy to win over their enemies. Players get to choose one race to control, the Terrans, Zerg or Protoss. Each race has unique combat skills over the other. You have to study each of their strengths and weaknesses to gain an advantage over the other. Norad II is one of the missions in StarCraft, General Duke's ship Norad II was heavily damaged and crashed into a crater. It is completely surrounded by the Zerg and you have to send Raynor to rescue the Norad II, but before you make a rescue attempt you have to build your economy and combat force. 

Go to the Command Center.

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How To Pick a Receiver for Home Theater Systems

Posted: 25 Mar 2010 06:46 PM PDT

A receiver is considered the central device in any home theater system as it does a host of functions. It is the device responsible for powering a speaker setup. It also receives and decodes both TV and radio signals. Most receivers now also provide mechanisms for switching between audio and video conveniently. Picking a receiver for your home theater system may be a little confusing at first. Here is a list of the essential features you should look for when shopping for one.

Choose a home theater receiver over a stereo receiver.

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How To Connect to WiFi DS

Posted: 25 Mar 2010 06:44 PM PDT

With Nintendo DS, you are able to connect to a WiFi connection and play against other players across the world. Here are the steps on how one would be able to connect to a WiFi connection using their DS.

Ask yourself, which location are you trying to connect into?
It could be in the own comforts of your home or at a WiFi hotspot at school or the office. With the information of where you intend to connect, you will be able to narrow down the steps you need to do. For this tutorial, let us say that you are connecting your DS at your home.

Examine your Internet connection if it is adequate enough for Nintendo's WiFi connection.
To be able to connect wirelessly, one must have a high speed Internet connection like DSL or cable Internet. If you do not have high speed Internet, you will not able to use your DS to connect wirelessly. You may want to contact your Internet provider to ask for their high speed services.

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How To Paste an Item from the Mac Scrapbook

Posted: 25 Mar 2010 06:43 PM PDT

Mac Scrapbook is where you store the images or text you want to hold on to and keep available for later use. You can say that the Scrapbook acts the same as the Clipboard but at the same time, it does not. The Clipboard will only hold the last item you have cut or pasted and when you close the application or turn off the computer, you will no longer find the items on the clipboard. Scrapbook, however, will hold your text, images or clips until you decide to get rid of them -- so yes, this means that even if you restarted your system, you will still find the items you have stored in Scrapbook. Here are the steps on how to paste an item from the Mac Scrapbook into any document or application.

Launch the document or application where you want to insert the scrapbook item.
This could be virtually anything from a Web browser or an Email application you are using.

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How To Conquer Final Fantasy VI--Assembling Parties

Posted: 25 Mar 2010 01:01 PM PDT

In the Final Fantasy VI installment, players are allowed to change the members of their party at any given time. There are fourteen permanent playable characters in Final Fantasy VI, but you can only add four characters to your party. Read on and we will give you tips on how to assemble parties in order to conquer Final Fantasy VI.

Familiarize yourself with each character's abilities and weapons.
The purpose of changing party members is that you need to gather four characters that complement each other, in order to maximize their weapons and abilities. Knowing what each character's abilities and weapons are will make it easier for you to make the selection during battles, giving your party bigger chances of coming out victorious in a fight.

Level up each character so they have equal experience.

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How To Password-Protect a Mac Disk

Posted: 25 Mar 2010 01:00 PM PDT

Encrypting your hard drive provides you a high level of privacy and security. Here are simple steps that you can do in order to password protect your Mac disk.

Password protecting your Mac Disk by placing a password on your PowerBook.

  1. Hit the Apple icon on the Apple bar.
  2. Hit "Control Panels" menu.
  3. Select "Password Security" from the Control Panel.
  4. Hit "Setup".
  5. Input your password and confirm it.
  6. Just in case you have forgotten the password you used for your PowerBook, you can choose to enter a hint for the password you used.
  7. Should you require it, opt to choose "Also ask when waking from sleep". This is particularly useful if you are the only one using the laptop.

Creating an encrypted disk image where you can easily place or take away files.

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How To Connect Wii to Internet

Posted: 25 Mar 2010 12:59 PM PDT

Connecting Wii to the Internet has a number of benefits. For one, system updates for the Wii are easier to obtain. Also, online players get to chat and play against each other. If you are quite unsure how to connect Wii to the Internet, then simply follow these steps to configure it for a wireless connection.

Turn on your Wii console.
Plug the Wii console into the outlet and turn it on by pressing the power button. A warning should pop up on your TV screen. Simply press the A button on the Wii remote to leave this page.

Access the system settings from the main menu of Wii.
Once on the main menu, select the round button labeled Wii using the remote. After that, press the A button to select this option. Afterwards, select the Wii Settings button. Doing so should direct you to the Wii System Settings 1 window. Simply select the right-pointing arrow to proceed to the next page which is the System Settings 2 window.

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How To Password Protect a Folder in Windows XP

Posted: 25 Mar 2010 12:58 PM PDT

Windows XP has an Encrypting File System that enables you to make your files and folders private and inaccessible to other users who may share the same PC. The Windows File Compression Utility is another tool that can accomplish this by setting a password for extracting compressed folders.

XP Professional Edition
When a folder is encrypted, it only becomes accessible to you when you are logged in to your account. Other users even if they navigate to your User Account folder will not be able to open it.

Navigate to the specific folder.
Use Windows Explorer, the Search tool or just manually rifle through your files to get at the folder you wish to protect.

Access the folder's properties.
Right-click on the folder and from the context menu that will appear, choose Properties.

Choose Advanced Attributes.

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How To Pay for Items on Yahoo! Auctions

Posted: 25 Mar 2010 12:55 PM PDT

Buying, selling and auctioning of items is no longer restricted to the marketplace and auction house. Yahoo brings you Yahoo! Auctions, an Internet-based auction site. Buying, selling and bidding on products can be done by registered Yahoo! Auctions users.  People with an existing Yahoo! account can sign up for Yahoo! Auctions and still use their current Yahoo! user names after providing additional information required by the service. Read on and we will give you pointers on how to pay for items on Yahoo! Auctions.

Search for the item in Yahoo! Auctions that you want to purchase.
There are different products available for sale in Yahoo! Auctions. Before bidding or buying an item, make sure to research a bit on the selling price to see if it is priced reasonably. You may also want to verify the seller's ratings and the feedback of previous customers so you know that you are dealing with an honest, reliable seller.

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