An interactive whiteboard is a digital device capable of interacting with a computer and projecting images in a screen. This device is used for visual presentation in classrooms, workgroups and business meetings. An interactive whiteboard needs to be connected to a computer which generates the actual images or data which are then projected to the board. Most interactive whiteboards have keyboard and mouse functionalities, but some models are capable of whiteboarding functions like character reco
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Geocaching, in simple language, is a play of treasure hunt with modern GPS devices. It is an adventure game involving hunting down hidden treasure with help of digital GPS enabled devices. In order to participate in a Geocaching activity, a person only needs Internet and GPS enabled device. Many organizations and groups set up caches (treasures) all around the world and broadcast them on the Internet. A GPS user then uses his/her GPS device to navigate via coordinates and locate the hidden cache
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The DMX 512 is a protocol based on RS-485 that is used to control both theatrical stage lighting and effects. The DMX 512 was developed in 1986 and revised in 1990. It is a standard developed by the Engineering Commission of USITT. Today the standard is also known as E1.11 or DMX 512-A.
The DMX 512 is a common method for linking controllers and dimmers. It can also control more advanced items such as fixtures, fog machines and moving lights. It should be noted that DMX 512 should not be used
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Windows 8 introduced a revamped Start screen replacing the conventional Start Menu from previous versions of Windows. The new Start is built and designed on Metro UI. It makes use of square-shaped tiles which link to applications or act as widgets to show information.
These tiles are flexible. They can be moved around, rearranged, modified, added or deleted.
Move or Rearrange Tiles
If you are using a touch screen:
Tap and hold a tile you like to move. Drag that tile in any direction on t
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With the launch of Windows 8 in October 2012, Microsoft brought into existence a new kind of interface called "Metro". This interface basically focuses more on typography and content than design and graphics. Start Menu was replaced by Start Screen, which has a set of Tiles showing different applications and dynamic content.
The Metro interface has made it easy to download a Metro app from the Windows App Store, pin it onto the Start Screen (as a tile) and use it.
In order to download and
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We all have our own favored and beloved web browser. We repeatedly use that specific web browser maybe because it adheres to all the web standards, runs fast, supports all the latest web technologies, has thousands of useful plugins, or is plainly reliable/stable.
For the same reason, we did like to open all the related file types in that particular web browser only. It will be very annoying if we double-click a HTML file and it opens in a browser we dislike.
Therefore, you can inform your
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"How do I open .MIX files?" This question may arise whenever someone sends a file with an .MIX extension. There are three types of .MIX files: those for MS Windows Sound MIX, those for Power C object files, and image files. Typically, the image file is the cause of confusion for most computer users.
Opening .MIX Files
Here are two methods that can be used to battle the problem:
Method 1
Save the file as a web page by following these simple procedures. The first method works best for users wo
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The personal computer has brought many different luxuries and advancements to modern society ranging from personal finances to unlimited information. Unfortunately, computers are not foolproof and require maintenance from time to time. Fortunately, one of the easiest and most efficient means of maintaining computers and correcting problems is reformatting. Reformatting a computer can remove malware and viruses as well as fixing issues with the registry. All of these things can lead to better per
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A DAT file is used for a variety of reasons. Files with a DAT extension are generally composed of information stored by programs. Such information includes configuration information or simple data. Some programs will write codes that seem jumbled/messy into DAT files. Regardless of the application, DAT files can be opened and read by a variety of different tools.
The most common tool is a text editor. Text editors can easily open nearly any type of file. Notepad is a common text editor that i
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The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) is a remodeled version of the earlier accursed Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), both counseled by the US Government.
CISPA was first introduced by Michael (Mike) J. Rogers (US representative for Michigan's 8th congressional district, member of the Republican Party and Chairman of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence) on November 30, 2011 along with 111 other co-sponsors.
The publicly showcased objective of CISPA is to allow
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