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What is the purpose of a 1394 net adapter?

On systems using Windows XP, Me or Windows Server 2003, the FireWire can be used to network two systems via a TCP/IP protocol. The advantage of using such a connection rather than an Ethernet is that the FireWire can support speeds of 400 Mbps, and is more useful when transferring large amounts of data.

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How do I know if my car stereo has Bluetooth technology?

Pairing the phone with the car stereo offers several advantages. The user is able to make and receive calls without accessing the phone or pushing a button. The system directs calls through the vehicle's speakers. The stereo panel displays information concerning incoming calls and call status on the stereo panel. A ringing phone automatically turns down the music volume and resumes it when the call ends. Some of these devices store the full address book from the SIM card. The system helps to save battery life and improve the connection.\nWhile some units do not have built-in Bluetooth fun..

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How do you reset your Windows 8 PC back to an earlier date?

Click Next on the System Restore window to view the list of available restore points, and select the desired restore point from the provided list. If the preferred system restore point does not appear on the list, tick the check box next to Show More Restore Points to view all available restore points. To confirm the selected restore point, click Next.\nTo view how the selected restore point affects different programs installed in the computer, click the Scan for Affected Programs button. Click Next again to confirm the selected restore point and click Finish. The computer restarts when the sy..

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What are some options for finding replacement parts for a Wurlitzer jukebox?

Real Jukeboxes Direct's Wurlitzer offerings include replacement needles and cartridges. The company offers free shipping to most of the United States on orders over $100. Needles4Jukeboxes.com charges $1.99 for shipping on orders up to $50 and $2.99 on orders over $50. JukeboxParts.com ships on Mondays and Thursdays and has minimum shipping charges of $12 for items shipped through UPS and $8 for those shipped using the United States Postal Service.

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Where can you find a list of hospital closings?

In some cases, hospital closings are detailed on sites specific to the states affected, such as the Massachusetts Hospital Association website, which has a comprehensive record of closures dating back to 1980, and the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment site, which lists closed facilities from 2001 onward, based on data supplied by the Pennsylvania Health Department. The U.S. government's National Center for Biotechnology Information website lists hospital closures and offers related analyses as part of its Health Services Research subsection.\nSome independent health care-related s..

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What do phone symbols mean?

Phones running the Windows Phone operating system use a crossed-out symbol to represent a lack of a signal and a crossed-out SIM card icon means the system cannot read or find an inserted SIM card. G, E, 3G, 4G and H indicators tell users what type of network the phone currently uses, and a single triangle means the phone is roaming beyond its home network. A radio transmission symbol indicates Wi-Fi is active, and the letters fn mean the function keys are locked or currently active.\nSmartphone users with iOS operating systems may see many similar symbols, including those for signal strength ..

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What are computer worms?

Once inside a computer, computer worms replicate themselves and often generate more email messages containing copies of themselves. Robert Morris invented the first self-replicating program on Nov. 2, 1988, and released it to the Internet without any malicious intent. However, computer worms are now used by criminals to steal the confidential information of users and to control computers for sending spam email or attacking business and government computers.

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What is the difference between palmtops and laptops?

Palmtops are ideal for basic uses like managing a calendar, and they generally fit in the palm of a hand. Due to their size, they lack many useful functionalities of a laptop, like having a disk drive and a keyboard. Instead, palmtops often have a stylus for typing directly on the screen.A laptop, on the other hand, is equipped with a keyboard, screen, trackpad and chargeable battery. Aside from sending email and creating documents, laptop users can watch movies, listen to music, access the internet and more, making the laptop a versatile tool for any type of user.

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How does the VZW trade-in program work?

Verizon Wireless requires customers to disconnect their devices from any active networks before trading them in. If a customer sends a device that still receives calls or uses network data, Verizon Wireless doesn’t provide trade-in credit or gift cards until the device is disconnected. To recycle a device, the user must go through the appraisal steps on the Device Recycling Program page, provide his address to receive a prepaid shipping envelope and ship the device to Verizon within 25 days of receiving the envelope.\nOnce Verizon receives the device, it contacts the customer via email after..

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Where can you find free games for an iPhone?

From the main Games page, users can browse popular titles or click through to specific category pages, including Action, Casino, Racing, Word, Puzzle, Sports, Strategy and Trivia. Many of the iPhone’s most popular games are free, including “Candy Crush Saga,” “Temple Run,” “Clash of Clans,” “Trivia Crack” and “Sonic Dash.” Many iPhone games offer in-app purchases that do cost real money.

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