Every piece of hardware needs a piece of software, called a driver, to tell it how to function. ATI uses display drivers to tell its video cards how to operate, and also distributes a suite of software with its drivers called ATI Catalyst Control Center. Without this software an ATI card wouldn’t be able to function. Writer Bio

High-speed Internet, also commonly called broadband Internet, is defined by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as Internet access of at least 200 Kilobits per second (Kbps) but can reach as much as 60 Megabits (Mbps) per second. Broadband Internet speeds let users take advantage of technologies including videoconferencing via computers, voice calls over computers and streaming high quality audio and video. As of 2011, the major types of broadband available in the United States include DSL, cable, satellite, fiber-optic and mobile broadband....

Registers are part of the central processing unit (CPU) of a computer. Registers are memory locations that can be accessed quickly for rapid retrieval of data. Writer Bio

SSL, or Secure Sockets Layer, is a method of providing a secure browser connection for viewing Web pages, email and other online data. It relies on a series of digital certificates that identify each server before a secure connection is created. All of the information that your browser transfers over this connection will be encrypted to ensure privacy. Many electronic devices and software applications come with an optional SSL mode that allows you to choose whether or not you want to use this form of security....

Updated July 21, 2017 Woofer A woofer has a range of 40 to about 2,500 Hz, which means it is useful for playing low to mid-range frequencies. Woofers are ideal for home theater use, where you have a wider range of sounds that take advantage of the dynamic range of the woofer. In a home audio setup, the woofer is part of the main speaker system, helping the tweeter with mid-range frequencies....

The Canon Rebel series of digital and film SLR cameras is firmly targeted at the consumer market. The first 35 mm film SLR to bear the Rebel name was released in 1990. The SLR Digital Rebel was introduced in 2003. Internationally, the Rebel cameras are known by numeric model numbers. All Canon Rebel cameras are part of Canon’s well-established Electro-Optical System series that use an EF lens mount. Writer Bio

The manufacturers of the iPhone’s cameras, Sony and Omnivision, was once a motivating mystery. Apple has almost infamously shown reluctance to provide clear and detailed answers concerning the manufacturers of the components within the company’s devices. While the reasons are largely mundane issues of competition and exclusivity, this has provided yet another factor of mystique for Apple fans, whose hunger for gossip and speculation is likewise almost infamous, and certainly unmatched in tech circles....

Saving a Word document in PDF format is a relatively straightforward process. But special characters like bullets may cause problems because sometimes they are not part of the same font as the rest of the text. Writer Bio

When checking your Task Manager on your computer, you may notice a process running called explorer.exe. Whenever your computer is running, this process is usually in the Task Manager. The reason behind this is rather simple. Writer Bio

Starting with Microsoft Excel 2007, the default file extension for spreadsheets is .xlsx instead of the older .xls. The “x” at the end stands for “XML,” which means Extensible Markup Language – a method of encoding documents. Although you will typically not need to view the XML used to produce the spreadsheet, if you do it will appear as a series of headers, tags and data. This text then becomes the spreadsheet you see when you open Excel....

Using Skype on your iPhone allows you to talk to your employees, face to face. The camera on your iPhone may be enabled and disabled as you please using the Skype call options. Some iPhones are equipped with two cameras, one on the front and one on the back of the device. Skype’s user settings allow you to toggle between the front and back cameras. Writer Bio

Open the blog to modify in your Tumblr dashboard, then click the “Customize” tab in the right sidebar to open the blog theme with the Customize menu displayed in the left sidebar. Click the “Add a Page” tab to open the New Page form. Slide the “Show a Link to This Page” switch to “On” to generate a link or button on your blog’s main page for the new page,....

Most incoming calls on the iPhone show you exactly who is on the other end of the line. In some cases, however, a call may have disabled your ability to see the number from the other end of the call. Rejecting an anonymous caller takes just a few seconds, but you cannot stop someone from leaving messages on your phone’s voicemail.

While your iPhone’s speakers or a pair of headphones can be fine for listening to music in closed quarters, it lacks a certain impact when trying to share a song with your friends. If you have a Vizio sound bar, you can blast your favorite tracks so long as your sound bar features a 3.5mm audio-in port.

Dell is a computer company that is headquartered in Round Rock, Texas, and it sells its products worldwide. The company specializes in standard computers, laptops and computer peripherals. Dell also provides photo editing software to its customers, and these software programs help you organize, edit and print your photos. While the company does not offer these products on their website, you can still download them from third-party sites. Writer Bio

Updated February 09, 2017 MP3 Files Burned to an Audio CD Normal CD players are not typically able to play MP3 files. They can only read audio CDs that have recordings that conform to the Red Book audio standard. For this reason, the only way to enable regular CD players to be compatible with MP3 files is to first burn these MP3 files onto an audio CD. To do this, you will need a computer with a CD burner and CD-writing software such as iTunes, Windows Media Player or Express Burn....

Facebook is a popular social networking website that allows you to create a free profile and make friends online. You can use Facebook to connect with people you know, such as friends and family, or to network by making new connections or promoting a business. Due to Facebook’s large membership and popularity, spammers are now using the site as a way to promote their content. It’s essential to communicate effectively with relevant content in order to set yourself apart....

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Skip-Bo is a card game where players build sequential piles of cards while trying to get rid of their stockpiles. The first player to play all the cards in his stockpile wins the game. Skip-Bo Castaway Caper is a popular online version of the card game that includes a storyline where you save the island from a volcanic eruption by winning Skip-Bo hands. Prospective players can find it at several game sites....