How To Download The Latest Version
What is it? Many programs, such as iTunes, Adobe Flash Player, or Skype for example, are constantly being updated and upgraded by developers. The “latest version”, also known as software updates (or “patches”), are usually released on a scheduled basis, whether its weekly, monthly, or annually. In fact, almost every piece of software on your computer has been upgraded at some point, to fix any possible bugs, to enhance security, or to provide better features. These upgrades are designed to improve the program, and are usually free, which is a huge plus. It is strongly recommended that you...
Read MoreHow To Enable Java
What is it? Java is a computer programming language that is intended to let application developers write a code that can be used on multiple devices. It was first released in 1995 by Sun Microsystems, and is now one of the most popular programming languages in use with over 9 million developers. Java has been used to deploy pop-ups, and as such many users choose to disable it on their browser. When Java is not enabled, however, you may experience difficulty using certain applications or with viewing websites. How to If you are using windows, select the “Start” button and then “Control...
Read MoreHow To Get Your Computer To Automatically Update
What is it? While you may not care if all the programs on your computer are upgraded to their current versions, you will want to make sure Windows and a few other major programs (such as PDF) are updated to their current versions to avoid any potential security exploits. Luckily, there is a way to have these programs updated automatically so you don’t have to worry about doing it yourself. These automatic updates allow all the important updates to be installed without the user having to visit the Windows Update website or using any other upgrade client. How to To download optional updates,...
Read MoreHow To Open A File Extension
What is it? A file extension is simply the suffix at the end of a filename. It tells the user what type of file it is, and comes after the period at the end of the filename. For example, if a filename ends in “.txt”, it means that the file is a text document. Most file extensions are three letters long, but they can be as long as twenty letters or as short as one. For example, “.DESKTHEMEPACK” is used for Windows 8 desktop themes. The file extension determines what program is needed to open the file. By changing the file extension, you can change the type of program used to open the file....
Read MoreHow To Remove Old Programs
What is it? When a program starts slowing down your computer or you no longer use it, then it may be time to remove it entirely. The simplest way to remove a program is to uninstall it. While almost all programs installed on Windows PCs come with an uninstall option, sometimes they are not removed entirely from your computer. When you install a program, it comes with a ton of files that are located all around your system. In order to remove programs entirely, you have to remove them from the registry. How to Editing the Registry should be used as a last resort. Try uninstalling the program...
Read MoreHow To Use Flash Players Users Upgrade
What is it? Adobe Flash Player (called Shockwave Flash in Firefox and Internet Explorer) is a type of software used for streaming audio and video and for viewing multimedia (with the exception of rich internet applications). Flash Player can run from either a mobile device or a web browser as a plug-in. To view Flash animations on the internet, you must first have Adobe Flash Player installed. It is a free program that you can download from Adobe’s home website. You can update your Flash Player at any time by downloading the new version, but you must first uninstall the old version to make...
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