Google Voice Search lets you complete a Google search by speaking your question out loud. Google Search is available on PC and Mac with the Chrome browser. You can also use Google Voice search on Android phones, Windows 8 Devices, iPhones, and iPads by downloading and installing the Google app. Using Google Voice Search in … Read more
If you need to build a SQL query, you can choose one of two alternatives. The first and a rather old way is using a console. But if you build your queries in MySQL console, you have to remember all commands and keys. This is not a convenient way, because query execution is a time-consuming … Read more
Mobile Partner is a computer programmed designed for use with Huawei USB modem dongles. You can use the program to make calls and send and receive SMS messages from your computer on your mobile network. If you want to use a SIM card from a different network than the dongle was designed for, you’ll need … Read more
While there’s plenty of graphical clients for Apache Subversion, it’s useful to have the option of interacting with Subversion from the command line. In this article, we cover the basics of command line Subversion, from checking out a working copy, to making your first changes and committing them back to the repository. Steps In Apache … Read more
SAP is System Applications and Products in Data Processing and is a popular tool utilized by plants and manufacturers. This minHour will teach you how to create a simple notification in SAP with IW21. Depending on the version/release/level of your SAP software, you might need to use different codes (IW26) or see a slightly different … Read more
These instructions will teach you how to start and compile a short Java program using the Indigo release of Eclipse. Eclipse is a free, open-source integrated development environment that you can use to develop Java programs, as well as programs in other languages. This tutorial assumes that you already have Eclipse installed on your computer. … Read more
Software piracy is the unauthorized copying of software. The software is then given or sold to an unlicensed user, who is left with illegal, often defective software. To help combat the problem, you can report it directly to the developer or to an industry group. The following is a guide on how to report software … Read more
The instructions and examples will help guide you through establishing different types of variables for your particular research or analysis needs. Creating a new SPSS Statistics data file consists of two stages: defining the variables and entering the data. Defining the variables involves multiple processes and requires careful planning. You will also need to do … Read more
The LeapPad2 is an educational tablet designed for children three to nine years old. It has built in cameras, a computer and a stylus-based touchscreen. This device takes four AA batteries of any brand or type, with a suggested battery life of nine hours. However, you can also use rechargeable batteries or an AC adaptor … Read more
AVG Technologies provides free and paid anti-virus software to users. Many of their products come with an add-on called “AVG Secure Search” which replaces the toolbar in your Internet browser to vet your search results. This can also get installed when you install other software, such as the DivX video player. Unfortunately, AVG makes getting … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to enable Remote Desktop on Windows 10 (Pro and Enterprise), Windows 8 (Pro and Enterprise), Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP, plus how to enable Remote Management for macOS. Windows 10 and 8 Make sure you’re using a version of Windows that supports Remote Desktop. You cannot enable incoming … Read more
PHP is one of the most widely-used programming languages on the internet, and it allows you to do much more than simple HTML. MySQL allows you to easily create and modify databases on your server. Used together, these tools can create complex and powerful custom websites and databases. There’s a lot to learn when it … Read more
This guide will show you how you can store your sessions securely in a mySQL database. We will also encrypt all session data that goes into the database, which means if anyone manages to hack into the database all session data is encrypted by 256-bit AES encryption. Configure mySQL Database Create a MySQL database. In … Read more
USB Flash Disks allow you to conveniently transport important documents and other information on a portable storage medium. Windows features a Plug & Play method that allows you to install the necessary drivers to run the USB drive on any computer. You may run into a situation where the USB device is no longer detected … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to import multiple different photos into one Photoshop project as a series of layers. While it is possible to do this from within Photoshop without using any additional software, some versions of Adobe Bridge also allow you to send multiple files to a Photoshop project. Using Photoshop Open Photoshop. Double-click … Read more
Instead of printing one PDF page per sheet, Adobe Reader DC allows you to print multiple PDF pages on one sheet. This allows you to save paper and view article spreads on one sheet. The downside is the images and text will be much smaller and harder to read. If you want to print multiple … Read more
Looking for a fun way to jazz up your water bottle, laptop, or notebook? Vinyl stickers or decals are a great way to personalize just about anything, and they’re super simple to make! All you need are a few tools, a printer, and a bit of creativity. Keep reading to learn how you can make, … Read more
Zip is a common compressed archive file format: an archive file is meant to combine multiple files together for easier management i.e. backup, sharing through mail or cloud or any other network service, etc. File compression basically uses statistical models to map the original data to a smaller output, which allows both to spare storage … Read more
A customer database can eliminate a great deal of paperwork for a business, providing a single repository for valuable client information that can be used by sales teams, customer support personnel and even the accounting team. While it is possible to buy software products that provide basic formats for this type of database, customized databases … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to change the name or value of a chart’s legend entries in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, using a computer. Steps Open the Excel spreadsheet file you want to edit. Find the spreadsheet you want to edit on your computer, and double-click on its icon to open the worksheet. Click on … Read more