Several people have asked me this recently and after further investigation, it seemed they had accidentally changed the browser zoom level. When everything started looking way too big, they assumed something was broken. Fair enough I think, but the browser zoom function is a very useful feature that has several uses and should not be overlooked.
Will a debugger help to speed up my mobile device?
No, a debugger has absolutely nothing to do with device performance. Debugging serves as a way of diagnosing program code during the testing phases of application development. With a debugger running, you can watch and target a specific portion of code and set a break-point to force the program to pause when that portion of code is being accessed.
Can I stop people breaking into my wireless network?
Computer security is a major issue in today’s world, mainly because people don’t understand the implications of not using secure passwords. Your computer and network security are only as strong as your password and if there is any chance of someone guessing your password without using any software tools, then there is really no point using a password because software tools can often crack these passwords in very little time at all.
I need a ROM, but what exactly is a ROM?
ROMs are components of a computer system, abbreviated from the term Read Only Memory. They are mostly engineered as data storage chips that hold a specific amount of data. They cannot usually be manipulated unless they are rewritable chips but even then they must usually be removed from the circuit board, rather than accessed directly.
Why is my computer running so slow?
There are a number of things that could be wrong, first make sure your hard disk drive is not full because a system can run slowly when there is no room to breathe. It is important not to bloat your system drive in particular, because the system drive is where all the critical processing occurs; such as virtual memory, internet session data, installation files and more.
How do I put Windows into safe mode?
When you first switch on your computer, you’ll either see a black screen with white writing on it or your computer manufacturers logo. Just as this screen disappears, you need to start tapping F8 on your keyboard until you see a menu.
My password was stolen, how can I get my account back?
Depending on what kind of account we are talking about, you can usually find a password reset form somewhere nearby the login box. It’s important that you have a recovery question or backup email setup, so that you can recover your account even if someone changes the password.