What Is an HPGL File? A file with the HPGL file extension is an HP Graphics Language file that sends printing instructions to plotter printers. Unlike other printers that use dots to create images, symbols, text, etc., a plotter printer uses the information from the HPGL file to draw lines on the paper. How to Open an HPGL File To see the image that would be created on the plotter, you can open HPGL files for free with XnView or HPGL Viewer....
What Is an HTACCESS File? A file with the HTACCESS file extension is an Apache configuration file that stands for ‘hypertext access.’ These are text files used to invoke an exception to the global settings that apply to the various directories of an Apache website. Placing the file in one directory will override the global settings that previously flowed down to that directory and its subdirectories. For example, HTACCESS files can be created for redirecting a URL, preventing directory listing, banning specific IP addresses, preventing hotlinking, and more....
Thanks to those tutorials, there’s no wonder that installation and upgrading questions are some of the more common ones we get. Below are answers to some of those questions. What Is a Clean Install of Windows? Basically, a clean install means to erase the drive with the existing operating system on it during the process of installing Windows. This differs from an upgrade installation (“moving” from a previous Windows version) and is basically the same thing, with a few extra steps, as a “new” install (an install on an empty drive)....
Digital Subscriber Line DSL is one of the most prevalent forms of internet connection. DSL provides high-speed networking over ordinary phone lines using digital modems. DSL connection sharing can be easily achieved with either wired or wireless broadband routers. In some countries, DSL service is also known as ADSL, ADSL2, or ADSL2+. Cable Modem Internet Like DSL, a cable modem is a form of broadband internet connection. Cable internet uses neighborhood cable television conduits rather than telephone lines, but the same broadband routers that share DSL internet connections also work with cable....
Characteristics of a Peer Network Peer-to-peer networking is common on small local area networks (LANs), particularly home networks. Both wired and wireless home networks can be configured as peer-to-peer environments. Computers in a peer-to-peer network run the same networking protocols and software. Peer network devices are often situated physically near one another, typically in homes, small businesses, and schools. Some peer networks, however, use the internet and are geographically dispersed worldwide....
Every piece of an application is searched for and removed completely, leaving no useless, junk files behind. You can uninstall software with IObit Uninstaller in a few different ways depending on your specific situation, like using the Force Uninstall or Easy Uninstall feature. More About IObit Uninstaller IObit Uninstaller does everything an excellent uninstaller tool should: Works with Windows 11, 10, and older Windows operating systems Integrates itself into the File Explorer right-click context menu, meaning you can remove programs from the desktop or any other folder without having to first open IObit Uninstaller It can monitor other software installations automatically so that when you decide to remove one of those monitored programs, it’ll know exactly which files/folders to delete to fully uninstall it without leaving behind any traces You can sort the list of installed programs by name, size, install date, or version number After uninstalling a program, IObit Uninstaller searches through and removes any files that may been left behind after the uninstall, in both the registry and the file system, and tells you how much free space was recovered Force Uninstall (more on this below) is a feature that can remove a program that was unable to be uninstalled by normal means A residual files cleaner can delete Windows patch cache files, invalid shortcuts, and unused files in the Downloads folder to recovery more storage space on the hard drive You can see a list of programs that you infrequently use, as well as programs that are taking up lots of disk space IObit Uninstaller lists out the Windows apps that were installed by default as well as 3rd party apps, and you can remove any of them Files that can’t be removed while Windows is running will be scheduled to be deleted when you restart your computer You can find out more information on any installed program by right-clicking it and choosing to find the program in Windows Explorer, open it in the Registry Editor, or search for it online Keeps a history of everything you’ve removed so that you can see exactly what files and registry items were deleted Startup programs can be disabled or completely removed, and startup processes can be immediately terminated or removed from starting up In the Software Updater section is a list of installed programs that could be updated to a newer version....
Apple’s next operating systems for the Mac, iPhone, and iPad will contain Automatic Verification, a feature that generates a private token that it shares with a website to verify that you’re human. It uses similar tech to the amazing password-free logins that are also coming in this fall’s set of OS updates and is also built on standards that could bring it to Google’s Chrome browser, too. “Apple—via iCloud—will automatically and invisibly verify your device and Apple ID account, removing the need for apps and websites to display a CAPTCHA verification prompt,” software engineer Abdul Saboor told Lifewire via email....
The iPad Pro (M1, 2021) looks a lot like the last iteration of the hardware, but the similarities are only skin-deep. This is an iPad built on the same architecture as the 2020 MacBook Air, the Mac Mini, and the 2021 iMac. The larger of the two iPad Pro models also received a big display upgrade, and both models have a powerful new front-facing camera that enables the brand new Center Stage feature....
This guide will help you determine if you should buy a Kindle based on your budget, how often you read, and any other needs you may have. Who Should Get a Kindle A Kindle is an excellent addition for many users. Here’s why you should buy one: You love reading and want to expand your horizonsYou want extra features like being able to highlight passages or look up definitionsYou have additional mobility needs and want to use something lighter than a bookYou love buying cheap books...
Check the eBay System Status Page If you didn’t see an error message on the eBay website or app, check whether eBay is down by going to its System Status page in a web browser. Check the eBay Announcement Board If the System Status page reports that the site is working correctly, but you’re experiencing issues, check the eBay System Announcements Board. eBay posts notices of planned website maintenance, which might result in parts of the site going down or being inaccessible....
Substack has signed several indie comic creators to publish on the newsletter platform. New comics will arrive via email, and readers can pay the artists directly. Substack already has gotten several big names on board, including Batman head writer James Tynion IV. Substack has lured these creators with up-front payments so they can take their time establishing an audience at their new home. “I’m not surprised to see the expansion as it’s pretty logical, and I’m always happy to see more writers, artists, and illustrators move to being independent and supported directly by their fans,” Ryan Singel, founder of Outpost, a service that lets independent creators build their own small media empire, told Lifewire in an email....
Aside from the lens, the PowerShot SX420 has features similar to those of other point-and-shoot cameras. Image quality is good with adequate lighting and below average in low light. It’s easy to use with only a few manual controls, meaning it works best as an automatic camera. Its reasonable price makes it a tempting option. Specifications Resolution: 20 megapixelsOptical zoom: 42XLCD: 3.0-inch, 230,000 pixelsMaximum image size: 5152 x 3864 pixelsBattery: Rechargeable lithium-ionDimensions: 4....
Lee is the co-founder and CEO of FitTrack, a health tech company that uses smart technology in its patented smart scales to provide users with personal health data to make better lifestyle choices. Launched in 2019, Toronto-based FitTrack is on a mission to make health management sustainable and straightforward. Consumers can purchase scales that sync up with a mobile app to track and trend data over time. FitTrack can track 17 health metrics between its scales and mobile app, provide personal health coaches, workouts, and share progress charts....
How Much Memory Is Enough? To determine if your computer has enough memory, look at the minimum and recommended requirements of the software you intend to run. Your computer should have more RAM than the highest minimum and at least as much as the highest recommended amount. Also, consider your computer’s operating system. Some operating systems use more memory than others. For instance, a Chromebook running Chrome OS runs smoothly on 2 GB of memory because it is highly optimized, but it can certainly benefit from having 4 GB....
Canon’s History Canon was founded in 1937 in Tokyo, Japan. Canon has several companies around the world, led by Canon USA in Huntington, New York. Canon’s first digital compact camera was the RC-701, which was discontinued in 1986. Since its entry into the digital camera arena, Canon has manufactured hundreds of digital camera models, including the PowerShot line of cameras popular with beginners. Canon has been the industry leader with a few SLR (single-lens reflex) product innovations, including:...
The Lexar Professional 633x 256GB SDXC Card was neither the fastest nor the slowest among the best SD cards that we tested. It did manage to live up to the minimum write speed classifications listed on the card, but not too much beyond this. Nevertheless, this card is fast enough to handle 4K video recording across most mirrorless cameras on the market today. Is it enough to make the cut though, or should you look elsewhere?...
Anyone shopping for a monitor has probably come across a few different options from LG. The brand provides a range of excellent monitors for every type of budget, and even for its higher price point, the 27-inch LG 27UK850-W offers a surprising amount of features. With 4K resolution, HDR color, professional color calibration options, extreme viewing angles, AMD FreeSync support, and a rotatable display, this monitor meets the needs of all kinds of users whether you’re working with photos, documents, games, or just about anything else....
What Is a LOG File? A file with the LOG file extension, sometimes called a logfile, is used by all kinds of software and operating systems to keep track of something that has occurred, usually complete with an event detail, date, and time. It could really be used for anything that the application deems appropriate to write down. For example, antivirus software might write information to a LOG file to describe the last scan results, like the files and folders that were checked or skipped, and which files were marked as containing malicious code....
What Is an M File? A file with the M file extension could belong to one of several file formats, but many of them are related in some way to a source code file. One is the MATLAB source code format. These are text files that store scripts and functions for the MATLAB program to use for running mathematical actions to plot graphs, run algorithms, and more. The file works the same way as running commands through the MATLAB command line, but makes it much easier to re-run common actions....
Minecraft is the ultimate indie gaming success story, gradually transforming from a solo project into a worldwide phenomenon with more than 100 million monthly active users, spinoff games, merchandise, conventions, and so much more. But it’s not all the stuff that makes Minecraft one of the world’s most popular games—it’s the game itself. Even a decade after its original alpha release, Minecraft remains a pure and compelling sandbox experience, dropping players into a blocky world full of seemingly endless possibilities....
