How to Program a Dish Network Remote
Once it is properly programmed, a Dish remote control handset can serve as a universal remote for your other electronic devices as well. This will enable you to the control your satellite receiver, television and auxiliary devices, such as a DVD player, by using the corresponding buttons on the Dish remote control. Begin by turning […]
How to Block Websites in Mozilla Firefox
Though the idea of slowing the websites you prefer, should Net Neutrality fail in congress, is not a good thing, the ability to control which websites will be viewable on your browser is. This may be done for many reasons. If you have kids, you may want to limit their ability to watch salacious material […]
How to Look Up a Business By Their Tax ID Number
A business tax ID number is also known as a Federal Tax ID Numbers, and the IRS issues it to business owners for various tax purposes. Companies and organizations with these ID numbers are easily identified by a number of government agencies. If you need to look up a certain business by its tax ID […]
How to Defrag a Mac Hard Drive
Mac OS X 10.2 and later versions have automatic processes that clean up fragmented files from the hard drive, but it can get to the point where you still need to defrag an older, slower-performing hard drive in your Mac. One of the simplest and most user-friendly methods is to use a trusted third-party defragmentation […]
How to Open a DAT File
A DAT file is simply an abbreviation for a data file, and it can entail a simple help file, an email attachment or a video file downloaded onto a system without a program to open it automatically. You’ll often see a DAT file along with a DLL file, and you’ll often see both of these […]
How to Partition a Hard Drive
Most computer hard drives come with only one partition for all your files and programs. This set-up applies with Windows PCs and Macs. If you manage large numbers of files and folders for various projects, creating another partition in your computer’s hard drive can help you become better organized. Installing a Linux operating system on […]
How to get a Free Website and Domain Name
September 16, 1893: more than 100,000 threadbare pioneers astride horses, mules, oxen, bicycles and wagons gathered by the entrance to the Oklahoma Cherokee Land Strip. At noon, the hordes stampeded into the virgin prairie, each eager to stake out 160 acres as his. In 1990, when Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web, another land […]
How to Use a PS3 Controller for a Computer
If you enjoy playing games on both your PC and Play Station 3 console, you can connect your PS3 remote control to work with your computer as well. The syncing process is relatively simple, and it can work with the latest versions of the Windows operating system. While the XBox 360 controller is native to […]
How to Determine the Correct Frame Size for a Bike
The length of the seat tube determines a bike’s frame size. This portion of the bike extends from the point where the pedal cranks attach and the seat post enters the frame. A common technique for measuring a bike frame with a horizontal top tube is to straddle the bike with your feet flat on […]
How to Block Phone Numbers on an Apple iPhone
Blocking phone calls on the iPhone is now a simpler process than in the past, since this popular smartphone comes with built-in call blocking features. There will always be telemarketers and others you don’t want to talk to, and blocking calls on the iPhone is the most effective way to end that everyday annoyance. Blocking […]
How to Change the Ringtone on the iPhone
One of the best features of the iPhone is the ability to change ringtones, create your own ringtones and even assign a different ringtone to each person in your contact list. The default ringtone can get boring after a while, and you may even find yourself reaching for your iPhone when someone else’s rings with […]
How to Prepare a 1099 for a Contract Worker
An independent contract worker is one who performs needed tasks for your business but is not a regular employee. Federal and state taxes are not withheld from a contract worker’s pay, so you will not be issuing him or her a W-4 tax form at the end of each fiscal year. You’ll instead need to […]
How to Sync a Wii Remote Controller
While you can easily pair controllers with PlayStation systems by plugging them into the USB cable, Wii controllers use a button system to pair with the console. This process is known as syncing and takes only a few moments. You can use the same Wii controller with multiple Wii systems, and you can even use […]
How to Connect a Nintendo Wii to the Internet
The Nintendo Wii console can be connected to the Internet with a few basic set-up steps. Note that the Wii Mini currently doesn’t have wireless Internet connectivity, so these steps only apply to the standard Wii console. To connect this game system successfully, you’ll already need a wireless network set up in your home or […]
How to Watch Movies on Nintendo Wii
Want to convert your Nintendo Wii game console into a home theater? Here’s how. <strong>Streaming Services</strong> The Wii Shop Channel contains a cornucopia of streaming services with the best of Hollywood, Bollywood, and grainy home videos posted to YouTube. You can download Netflix, Hulu Plus and Amazon Instant Video Channels for a free trial period. […]
How to Download iTunes in Linux Ubuntu
Ubuntu is one of the most popular flavors of the Linux operating system. Its devoted users give it praise for its user-friendly interface and superior graphics. If you want to download and install iTunes on Ubuntu, you’ll need to take a few extra steps because a Linux version isn’t currently available. <strong>Step One: Find and […]
How to Zap PRAM on a MAC
Your iMac’s PRAM is short for parameter random access memory, and it’s a piece of RAM that’s responsible for keeping track of your time zone settings, DVD region settings and several other automatic settings. PRAM is a background utility that your iMac accesses every time you power on your machine. It keeps track of your […]
How to Format a Hard Drive in Mac OS X
The Mac OS X operating system is designed to make formatting the hard drive easy, quick and painless. The disk utility application includes tools and settings that are user-friendly even for Mac beginners. This program is located under “Applications,” and you can always take a shortcut by typing it into the Mac Spotlight search feature […]
How to Program an RCA Universal Remote Control
An RCA universal remote control provides a great solution for when you don’t want to deal with multiple remote controls for your TV set, DVD player, media streaming box or other devices. This type of remote control is designed to handle all of these functions, and it can detect the controls on each of them […]
How to Sync an iPhone With Your Outlook Calendar or Google Calendar
If you have an iPhone, you don’t have to switch to Apple programs just to access your calendar on your computer. You can sync with both Outlook and Google Calendar. How to Sync Your iPhone with Outlook Calendar If you use Outlook as the calendar on your computer but rely on an iPhone while you’re […]
How to Sync Android with Mac
The iPhone and other iOS devices are native to the iMac operating system, but iCloud technology makes it easy to sync an Android mobile device with your Mac. To set up syncing, you first need to have an active Google account and access to the Google Play store for downloading a couple of needed Android […]
How to Repair MBR on Windows 7
MBR stands for “Master Boot Record” in Windows Vista and later versions of this operating system. This region of your hard drive stores information about the partitions of your drive and the data types stored there. The MBR in Windows 7 can experience errors for a number of different reasons, particularly if you’ve installed a […]
How to Change Startup Programs in Windows 7
When you’re running Windows 7, this operating system automatically runs certain programs every time you start up your computer. The operating system had been designed to run these programs based on the most common user habits. Changing, adding or disabling startup programs can be done a few different ways, most of which are similar to […]
How to Open .Rar Files on a Mac
A .rar file is one that has been compressed to a smaller size to allow for easier transfer via website downloads or email. The format is similar to that of a .zip file, but the difference is that you’ll need a third-party software program to open a .rar file on a Mac. Extracting a .zip […]
