Updated February 10, 2017 Click the Start button, then click the “Control Panel” icon on the Start menu. This opens the Control Panel window. Double-click the “Network Connections” icon. Right-click the icon for your wireless network adapter in the Network Connections window, then click the “Properties” link in the context menu. This opens the Wireless Network Connection control panel. Click the “Wireless Networks” tab in the Wireless Network Connection control panel....

Microsoft SharePoint makes creating and managing group projects simple and efficient. Because SharePoint is from Microsoft, it is easy to integrate other Microsoft tools such as Excel with the program. For example, it is possible to export a SharePoint list to Excel in just a few simple steps. This makes it easy to analyze the data in the list with the tools found in Excel. With SharePoint, everything is centralized and allows everyone to work with a single version of all the product files....

Any time a program unexpectedly crashes (or Windows itself crashes), the operating system saves one or more CHK archive files. These archive files store any files that were in use at the time of the crash, aiding automatic recovery. Windows, however, will not allow you to extract the files from a CHK file manually. If you wish to do so, you need to use one of several free third-party programs....

When sending or receiving email, it is often required to have your ISP’s (Internet service provider) SMTP (short mail transfer protocol) server name. This protocol is used in several email programs such as Microsoft Outlook and other email programs and services. Sometimes when signing up for an Internet service provider, the email guide showing you how to set up your email account may become lost or is not sent to you initially....

Skype is an online video, audio and text-messaging service. Skype is best known for allowing consumers to make telephone calls over a broadband Internet connection. Users can make phone calls to a landline or cellphone or call other Skype users through its built-in contact list. You can find people online on Skype to make the most of its phone and messaging services. Writer Bio

Finding the correct audio drivers for your computer soundcard can be a headache. However, if the soundcard did not come with an audio driver CD there are still several ways to locate the drivers. Even if you don’t know what kind of sound card you have you can still get the drivers using online resources. If there is no way to identify the card whatsoever, you can also use diagnostic tool software to tell you what kind of card you have....

Locating the service tag on your Dell computer or laptop is essential in the event that your laptop needs servicing. The service tag number identifies your computer to the Dell technician or support representative. The number is linked to your account and provides warranty information about your product. Each time your computer is serviced the information is updated in Dell’s database. This provides a record for the next technician who services your product....

When using a Dell keyboard, sometimes a problem may exist that knocks out the use of the number pad. This could be an error that results from old keyboard drivers, or perhaps a simple connection issue. In the case of a Dell laptop keyboard, additional factors may exist that require keyboard disassembly. Nonetheless, you can complete all of these fixes for the Dell keyboard and number pad even if you lack repair and disassembly expertise....

Updated July 21, 2017 Paper Jam Find the power switch on the shredder and push the button to the reverse (REV) setting. Pull the paper that was jammed out of the shredding section. Release the REV button when the paper jam is cleared. Make sure to put smaller amounts of paper through the shredder at one time and remove any staples that are in the paper you are shredding. Also make sure to empty the paper basket frequently to allow for a clear shredding path....

Touchpads on laptops were originally designed to replace external mice. As of August 2011, touchpad mice often mimic scroll wheels and allow users to scroll across the page when they drag their fingers along the far right side of the device. If you’re having scrolling problems when using your laptop mouse, the device settings could be at fault. To adjust the settings on your touchpad, access the “Mouse Properties” dialog from the Windows Control Panel....

Most laptop computers come with speakers built in, making audio problems particularly frustrating because it is difficult to inspect the speakers and see if there are any obvious problems with power supply or wiring. Most likely, though, the problem is with your computer settings or perhaps an outdated or faulty driver, and not with the speakers. Checking to see if any settings or drivers can fix the problem is a good idea before attempting to open the laptop or giving in and buying external speakers....

The Windows Live Movie Maker is a free program released by Microsoft that provides tools for importing, capturing, editing and sharing digital videos. If the Movie Maker program keeps crashing, a program file is corrupted or missing. Reinstall a clean version of the software to fix the issue. The program is available for free download in the Windows Live Essentials software bundle.

It can be a distressing feeling when the screen on your iPhone remains resolutely dark even after you’ve repeatedly pressed the Power and Home buttons. Before taking your iPhone to the nearest repair store, try some basic troubleshooting steps. In most cases, you can get from a blank screen to your Home screen. Writer Bio

You can take a priceless shot without using Adobe Photoshop or other photo editing tools to blur out the background. You’ll need a single-lens reflex, or SLR, camera, rather than a basic digital pocket camera. The reason is the SLR’s aperture. A wide or large aperture, or lens opening, creates a shallow depth of field, which is a geeky way of saying everything in the frame isn’t all in focus....

The Oracle PL/SQL language provides you with the programming tools to query and retrieve data. You can also use the Oracle language to generate PDF reports. The Oracle Application Express utility allows you to log in and generate reports based off of the selected data on your Oracle database server. PDF files are read-only documents, so the users who receive these documents are unable to edit and change the data....

Many cell phone companies have agreements with the manufacturers of popular devices, such as BlackBerry, Nokia, Apple or Motorola, to offer a specific device only on their network. For instance, Sprint carries the BlackBerry Style and HTC Evo. However, flashing a device can often be done to use a phone on a different network. To accomplish this with a Sprint device, you will first need to get the phone’s SPC code....

Key codes or product keys are required to successfully install Windows XP. Without a key code, Windows XP does not complete the installation process. When using the Windows XP disk packaged with your computer, the key code is entered automatically during installation. Get a key code for Windows XP in one of three ways. Key codes are not free and must be purchased from Microsoft in order to validate and activate your operating system....

When you place your Motorola H720 Bluetooth headset into pairing mode, it allows you to establish a connection between the headset and another Bluetooth device, like a mobile phone or computer. Once you go through the pairing process, your headset will remember the devices you have paired it with and will automatically connect to the first paired device it comes across. The H720 will automatically enter pairing mode when you turn it on, as long as you have met a few other conditions....

When you log in to your personal Facebook account, people can initiate chats with you or send you messages. There are basically two things that enable other people to detect when you’re online: your activity and the Chat feature. Even if you don’t post anything and don’t comment on anything, the Chat feature displays you as online to your friends. So to get on Facebook without people knowing you’re online, you need to make sure the Chat feature is turned off....

Link Your Phone to Your Twitter Account Identify your Twitter short code from Twitter’s Help Center (see link in Resources). This differs by country and by carrier, so be sure you have the correct code. Text “START” to the short code (without quote marks). Text “YES,” your username and your password as requested in the replies from Twitter. Change Settings on the Web Log in to Twitter. Go to “Settings,” “Mobile” and then locate the “Text notifications” section....