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Computers
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Why wont my computer let me play any online games or watch videos?
It depends on the kind of videos you are trying to watch. You probably need to download appropriate codecs. Try ones that are shorter.
AnswerIn order to watch a video on your computer you need 3 things. The basic multimedia system files installed with your Operating system, the specific video codecs, and an appropriate media player.Some videos can only be played by specific players. For example, RealMedia files (rm, rl, etc. ) can usually only be played by either RealPlayer or Realplayer Alternative. Quicktime files have a .qt extension. Google the file extension to see if that's the problem.
If its an *.avi or *.mpg, then its probably going to be a codec issue since Windows Media Player would be able to play them otherwise.
To determine the video codecs, you can use GSpot (yes that's the actual name) which can be downloaded at http://www.headbands.com/gspot/
Once you know what codec its using, Google the codec. For example, xvid and Divx files can have avi extension but can't be played until you've downloaded the XVid and Divx codecs, or a media player that includes it. You can also check www.free-codecs.com for a specific one.
Many codec issues can be solved by downloading VLC Player, a free player that includes most of the codecs used. http://www.videolan.org/vlc/
Another issue might be that your computer does not have sufficient memory to play the download properly. If you have an older computer, check with the manufacturer to determine if you need to install new memory boards.
Are computers bad for your health?
People say computers are bad for people because they can become addictive. You find a site you like and end up spending hours stright on it. Also, computers can be damaging to people, with pornography, and information that is damging to people's lives. Computers are helpful, but at the same time can be destructive.
The reason Computers are bad for you is they are addictive and can stop you interacting with family. Say if you play on virtual games with virtual people you may lose contact of real people.
Another AnswerThey are not bad, and they are actually good for your brain. The problem that many people face is that they should not sit so close to the computer's screen. In that case, there are people who get nearsighted and find inactivity. Many people are addicted into using computer everyday due to the radiation.
A gigabyte is 1 billion bytes, 1000 megabytes, and an mp3 song will range in size from 1 Mb to 7 or 8 Mb depending on the bit-rate (determines music quality). So from 100 to 200 songs would be average. The 4 Gb "Ipod Shuffle" estimates numbers in the "thousands" assuming a moderate bit-rate.
What are advantages of cloud computing?
Cloud computing is when data, programs, even access to printers and other devices are available through a server. The term "cloud" comes from the fact that the same cloud is accessible to many at the same time. It is meant to have everything all in one place that is available to all your computers/devices. In that sense it is better than a normal computer for storage.
How do you turn off SSL on mac computer?
That depends on where SSL is used. If it is used for one of internet websites, then you will not be able to do that because it is provided by remote server. But you can turn off SSL support in your browser. Many websites will not allow you to log in (banks, shopping sited during checkout etc) due to security requirements.
Are msi computers good quality?
I have not owned one myself, but recently have purchased one from Tiger-direct and am awaiting its arrival. From the sparse reviews I have read, (there just doesn't seem to be that many reviews out there on MSI laptops) they seem to be of good quality and performance. Equally, I could not find any negative reviews, postings or comments on these products which would almost seem to be an even better indicator of the overall quality.
What inspired my purchase was that compared to other units in the price range, MSI seemed to offer faster processors, better components, upgraded OS and larger memory as well as the equivalent specifications of the other units, so it did not seem that they "skimped" on anything in their builds. We will see in a few days when my unit arrives and I'll update this post.
MSI laptops are so cheap; made to an excellent standard! I found a 'touch screen' PC for just £499.99.
Do computers store data digitally and ultimately as a stream of only two numbers?
Most digital computers today do.
What is the time period for the fourth generation of computers?
1st : BSPT-1D
2nd : SPC of Davao
3rd : Awesome computers
4th : Embedded computers
5th : None of the above
What is the website of pokemoncrater now?
Well im sorry but there is no 2nd Pokemon crater because it has been shut down for a long time!. But im not sure if its forever! all what the creater said is that he cant manage it any more cause he got school....but what i think is when he finish school he can do it right?SOOOOOOOOOO croos your fingers!!!!
P.S i em arrons friend i told him to please turn it on but he cant because he got school...........(i think he is right because school is a verry important thing in a humans life for its future!) So for me i will give him a Clap!!!
I HOPE I"V HELPED YOU!!!!!
Is monkey quest bad for your computer?
Yes it is safe anything that is sponsored by Nick is safe. Plus the game has a lot of upgrades so it is safe
How does a printer connect to a motherboard?
The motherboard is the main printed circuit board in a computer also known as the system board. It is connected to the hard drives optical drives, sound card, memory, and sound card directly or with cables. Motherboards connect all the parts of the computer together, including the CPU.
How do you change PowerPoint background?
First of all this only works for Microsoft 2007
First you open Microsoft power point
Then you go to the tabs up in the page
After you click on design
And you chose from the options, which slide you want
What is the purpose of privacy screens?
In case, if a computer is used by more than 1 person, it'll b having more than users, who may or may not share data.. If an user keeps his/her private data, he/she will not like the other users to view or use that data.. Hence, the term "privacy" comes where a person's data set as "private" will not be viewed by other users.
What can A computer containing one megabyte of memory contains approximately?
A megabyte of memory can contain ONE of the following:* About a million letters of plain text - equivalent to about 300 pages.
* One photograph in decent quality.
* Several photographs in medium or low quality. The exact amount depends on the size and quality of the photographs.
* One minute of sound (for instance, MP3), in high quality.
* Several minutes of sound in low quality.
Note that one MB (megabyte) is a fairly small amount for a modern computer. As of 2017, computers typically have several GB (thousands of MB) of RAM memory, and somewhere between 0.5 and 3 TB (millions of MB) of hard disk space.
What computer brand has the cheapest gaming computers?
Brands of cheap computers span across all OEM computer makers - Dell, HP, and Gateway to name a few. Usually OEM manufacturers will have a cheap line of computers, alongside a mid-grade line, and a top-grade line. Apple tends to the be the exception to this, often pricing computers 30-50% more than their PC-equivalent counterparts.
What are the others example of input devices?
An input device is anything that a person can use to add information to a computer so it can work. A CD, web camera, mouse, keyboard, digital camera, drawing tablet, microphone, scanner, disk drive, joystick, ATM, and bar code scanners can all be used as input devices.
What is silicon mixed with to make computer chips?
The physical process is basically melting it and then solidifying it and the last parts of the mass to solidify contain most of the impurities.
The chemical process is when you convert it to a silicon compound then you distil it then convert it back to pure silicon.
The zinc process includes reacting silicon tetrachloride with high-purity zinc vapours at 950 °C, producing silicon ( I've added the formula)SiCl4 + 2 Zn → Si + 2 ZnCl2 However, this technique was plagued with practical problems and was eventually abandoned in favour of the Siemens process.
In the Siemens process, high-purity silicon rods are exposed to Trichlorosilane at 1150 °C. The Trichlorosilane gas decomposes and deposits additional silicon onto the rods, enlarging them:
2 HSiCl3 → Si + 2 HCl + SiCl4
Silicon produced from this and similar processes are called polycrystalline silicon. Polycrystalline silicon typically has impurity levels of less than 10−9
Finally the Schumacher process which is basically the same as theSiemens process but with lower deposition temperatures, lower capital costs to build facilities and operate, no hazardous polymers nor explosive material, and no waste amorphous silicon dust waste.
Where can one find cheap second hand computers?
It is difficult to give you specific locations as to where you can find cheap prices on old computer parts, but there are a few options available. You will likely be able to find what you are looking for on sites such as Ebay or Amazon.
What refers to any program that tells a computer what to do and how to do it?
Generally, Operating Systems are what do the direct talking/giving instructions to the computer. An operating system (like Windows, Linux, or OS X) presents the computer's system in a way that anyone can understand. You tell the operating system what to do, and it will effectively 'translate' it into the language the computer understands.
How does computers help you in the school?
Computers are used in a wide variety of ways in education. Paired with projectors, they are used for demonstrations in class rooms. They also form an integral part of online learning/e-learning.
How much can a magnetic tape hold?
300-465 mb
If the Questioner means the "media storage" (how much data can a tape cartridge store) the answer is different.
Just like the old cassette & VHS, there are different storage sizes depending on the tape's label. We use LTO-3's cartridges that can hold up to 400GB of data (800GB if compressed). Current mag-tape storage can range from 100GB for the old LTO-1's up to 1500GB (that's 1.5TB!) for the new (and wildly expensive) LTO-5's.
What do you do when your computer has problems?
this is what u do go to the store and tell them what kind of people are u giving me a bad computer then say u will sue them ask for a no charge no money computer and then curse at them and run
