Most smartphone or tablet owners have apps, contacts, e-mail, pictures, videos, and other data that they would prefer to not lose. If a smartphone or tablet is lost or damaged, being able to restore the apps, contacts, pictures, and personal data onto a new device would be helpful. To restore everything to a new device, it first needs to be backed up. Select a link below for your type of smartphone or tablet, then follow the steps to back it up....
As a Windows-based device, the Xbox has a lot in common with a typical Windows PC. The Xbox is one of the best consoles for interacting with a Windows PC, with the ability to stream games, share media content, and more. If you want a seamless multimedia experience, combining the Xbox and a Windows PC makes sense. As long as you have the correct network setup, it’s an easy process to connect an Xbox to a PC....
Difficulty Moderate Steps 9 Time Required 5 - 30 minutes Sections 1 How to Fix a Chair Armrest 9 steps Flags 0 BackFurniture Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction The processes will take 5 to 20 minutes to complete, but if you are not used to fixing things at home it may take longer than that....
Any error with memtest can indicate bad settings, faulty memory, or other hardware related issues. Below are known reasons why you may encounter errors while testing your computers memory. Overclocked computer or BIOS setup settings If the memory is overclocked, or you adjusted its settings in your BIOS setup, reset the BIOS settings to the factory settings, and run the test again. How to enter and exit the BIOS or CMOS setup....
If there are multiple WiFi networks in your area, you’ll see all of them when you try connecting to your own. A list of unnecessary networks—especially ones that are secured and that you’ll never connect to anyway—can quickly become cluttered and annoying to see. Fortunately, you can hide other WiFi networks so that you don’t see them on your computer. After hiding these other wireless networks, you’ll have clear access to the one (or few) that you want to see....
Difficulty Moderate Steps 12 Time Required 2 - 5 hours Sections 1 How to Mend Broken China 12 steps Flags 0 BackHousehold Item Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction Tip: You can add any pigment to the epoxy, making the cracks less visible and the repair more subtle. What you need Step 1...
Restarting your computer is necessary for many common tasks, including installing new software and performing Windows Updates. Restarting your computer is also called a soft reboot. This page contains multiple methods for restarting Windows correctly. To proceed, select the method you want to use from the list below or read through each section individually. Restarting from the Windows desktop In any version of Windows, navigate to the desktop and press Alt+F4 on your keyboard....
Modern web browsers offer enhanced privacy modes for browsing the Internet without storing cookies, remembering browsing history, or sending tracking information to the websites you visit. When you close the private window, the information from the websites is forgotten on your computer. The next time you use those websites, it’s as if your private browsing session never happened. This privacy feature is called “incognito mode” in Google Chrome, and “private browsing” in Firefox....
Difficulty Very easy Steps 3 Time Required 5 - 10 minutes Sections 1 How to Sony Xperia E1 - Unlock Network / SIM Lock by Code 3 steps Flags Member-Contributed Guide An awesome member of our community made this guide. It is not managed by iFixit staff. BackSony Xperia E1 Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes...
MS-DOS and Windows 3.x programs point directly to the modem and require little setup or troubleshooting. Although you need to know what COM port the modem is currently configured to use. Most older modems that came with MS-DOS and Windows 3.x are legacy hardware devices and have jumpers that physically set the modem to a specific port, such as COM1:IRQ4. If you are attempting to install a 28.8 k or faster modem, the modem is likely plug and play....
Skype is a popular VoIP service that allows people to communicate by making and receiving free voice and video calls. If you’re using a Windows 10 PC or Mac laptop, chances are that you have the app as it comes pre-bundled with the operating system. While Skype is available on your device, it doesn’t mean it’s the best service you can use for video conferencing or voice calls. Plus, not all its users were happy with the changes that came after Microsoft acquired Skype in 2012....
Difficulty Easy Steps 7 Time Required 5 minutes Sections 2 Battery 3 steps RAM 4 steps Flags 0 BackHP 15-f009wm Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction What you need Step 1 Battery Turn laptop upside down. Flip the lock switch to the unlocked setting. Turn laptop upside down. Flip the lock switch to the unlocked setting....
Difficulty Moderate Steps 17 Time Required 45 minutes Sections 4 Keyboard 3 steps Speaker 4 steps Battery 3 steps Motherboard 7 steps Flags 0 BackHP Chromebook 11 G8 EE Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction Note that there are many symptoms to a failing motherboard such as a loose connection that is a lot less costly than a replacement....
Difficulty Moderate Steps 8 Time Required 5 minutes Sections 3 Keyboard 3 steps Battery 3 steps USB Board 2 steps Flags 0 BackHP Chromebook 14-ak041dx Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction What you need Step 1 Keyboard You will need a pair of tweezers and a Phillips screwdriver. Remove eight 5mm Phillips #0 screws from the back cover of the laptop....
Difficulty Moderate Steps 26 Time Required 25 - 35 minutes Sections 3 Printer Cover 8 steps Inside Metal Structure 16 steps Carriage Drive Motor 2 steps Flags 0 BackHP Deskjet 3000 j310a Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction What you need Step 1 Disconnect Printer Begin to disassemble the printer by disconnecting from all power sources and computers....
Student-Contributed Wiki An awesome team of students from our education program made this wiki. Computer is on but the screen is blackened or dimmed. Click the F6 key until desired brightness. If there is no improvement in the blank screen, try connecting an external monitor to the laptop. The device is plugged in but not holding a charge. In case it is a problem with the cord, try a different charging cord if one is available....
This troubleshooting page will help you diagnose problems with the HP Envy Sleekbook m6-k010dx. Student-Contributed Wiki An awesome team of students from our education program made this wiki. You have trouble powering on your computer. If the light of the charger is on, make sure the charger is connected to the computer. If the computer only turns on when the charger is connected, then the battery needs to be replaced. Use the following guide to do so....
Difficulty Difficult Steps 9 Time Required 3 hours Sections 1 Brake pads front and rear 9 steps Flags 2 In Progress This guide is a work in progress. Reload periodically to see the latest changes! Member-Contributed Guide An awesome member of our community made this guide. It is not managed by iFixit staff. BackGolf 6 TDI Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide...
Name: Gordon Eubanks Born: November 7, 1946 Computer-related contributions A microcomputer industry pioneer who worked with Gary Kildall in the early days of Digital Research. Eubanks wrote the popular CBASIC compiler for IMSAI while he was still a naval officer. Former president and CEO of Symantec and former president and CEO of Oblix which was acquired by Oracle in 2005. Related computer pioneers Gary Kildall
Difficulty Moderate Steps 21 Time Required 30 - 35 minutes Sections 5 How to Open the GuliKit KingKong 2 Pro 5 steps Mainboard Assembly 8 steps How to disconnect the battery in the GuliKit KingKong 2 Pro 3 steps Triggers 3 steps Daughterboard 2 steps Flags 0 BackGuliKit KingKong 2 Pro Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes...
