A Short History of Napster

What Was Napster Originally? Napster had a very different face when it first came into existence in 1999. The developers of the original Napster launched the service as a peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing internet. At the height of Napster’s popularity, approximately 80 million users were registered on its web connection. All of this was done essentially without copyright approvals, which made most of its activities illegal. The bankruptcy court overseeing the liquidation of Napster’s assets approved the purchase in 2002....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 245 words · Daryl Hernandez

A Simple Trick to Use Your External Monitor With a Closed Laptop

Your laptop is configured this way by default. It happens because the laptop goes into a power-saving mode when the lid is closed. This will let you continue to use the other monitor. Emanuele Cremaschi/ Getty Images Open Control Paneland go toHardware and Sound>Power Options. SelectChoose what closing the lid does. Find the drop-down menu under thePlugged incolumn and in theWhen I terminate the lidrow. Now, your monitor will remain on when you terminate the laptop....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 122 words · Sandra Evans

A Song Can Crash Your Hard Drive? It Happens More Than You Think

It’s exactly because of this reason,why soldiers break stridewhen marching on a bridge. Interestingly, Chen hinted the bug dates back to the days of Windows XP. Dr. Johannes Ullrich, Dean of Research forSANS Technology Institute, agrees. Andrei Berezovskii / Getty Images Grimes added that hackers have also employed the phenomenon of vibrations leading to crashes to bring down computers deliberately. Михаил Руденко / Getty Images

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 67 words · Richard Glass

A Step-By-Step Guide to Editing the HTML Source of an Email

It does not include a method to view the HTML source of an email. With access to the HTML source, it’s possible for you to. SelectView>Source Editfrom the message’s menu. punch theSourcetab at the bottom of the window. Edit the HTML source as much as you like. To return to the default Windows Live Mail or Outlook Express composition window, go to theEdittab. Press and holdCtrland press theF2key.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 68 words · Pamela Watson

A Step-By-Step Guide to Searching Mail in Mozilla Thunderbird

Use the Thunderbird Search Bar The quickest option is to use the search bar above your messages. If there are multiple matches, select one of the auto-completion choices. Thunderbird Quick Filters SelectQuick Filterat the top of Thunderbird to see a list of search filters. Select one or more of the filters below to see all messages that match the criteria. For example, selectingAttachmentshows all messages with attachments. To further narrow your matches, use the search bar beneath the main Thunderbird search bar....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 178 words · Elizabeth Davis

A Step-By-Step Guide to Setting the Default Message Format in Outlook

How to Set the Default Message Format in Outlook HTML is the default message format in Outlook. While plain text format works for all email programs, it doesnt support text formatting. Rich Text Format (RTF) is only supported by Microsoft Exchange Client versions 4.0 and 5.0 and Outlook. To configure the default format for new emails in Outlook: Go toFile>Options. In theOutlook Optionsdialog box, selectMail.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 65 words · John Forbes

A Table Detailing Zoo Tycoon Animal Compatibility

Just like in the real world, not all animals inZoo Tycoonget along. you’re free to get more revenue for keeping the animals happy. Below is a table showing which animals get along with each other. Steam Zoo Tycoon is a video game published by Microsoft Studios that centers around building zoos. Also, see ourcollection of Zoo Tycoon cheat codesfor the PC version. Which Zoo Tycoon Animals Get Along?

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 68 words · Sabrina Espinoza

A Touchscreen Mac Could Be More of a Hassle Than a Convenience

But Apple also said nobody wanted to watch movies on an iPod, and that stylus input was suboptimal. Then we got the iPod Video and the Apple Pencil. But when it comes to touchscreen Macs, there are good reasons why we really will never see one. Marek Levák / Unsplash “If it has a touchscreen, your hands will be working against gravity most of the time. Gorilla Arm The main argument against touch in a laptop is that its plain uncomfortable to use....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 338 words · Jonathan Mendez

A Wealth of New Content and Improvements Are Bound for Samsung TV Plus

Then there are the many, many shows Samsung plans to add to its lineup. But Europe hasn’t been forgotten either. Samsung

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 21 words · Cassandra Butler

AAC File (What It Is & How to Open One)

What Is an AAC File? A file with the AACfile extensionis a MPEG-2 Advanced Audio Coding file. It’s similar to theMP3audio format but includes some performance improvements. Apple’s iTunes and iTunes Storeuse Advanced Audio Coding as their default encoding method for music files. It’s also the standard audio format for many other devices and platforms. How to Play an AAC File you’re free to open an AAC file withiTunes. UseFile>Add to Libraryon a Mac, orFile>Add File to LibraryorAdd Folder to Libraryin Windows....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 166 words · Shannon Rosales

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Since 2012, he’s contributed to consumer and technology publications such asLinux Journal,MakeUseOf, andMakeTechEasier. My Gear When working, I prefer to use Linux. I run KDE Neon on a 2017 Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition. Aaron earned a BSBA in Management and International Business from Villanova University. Lifewire gives me the chance to share those techniques with a great community of readers. Learn moreabout usand oureditorial process.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 66 words · Robin Thompson

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April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 17 words · Stephanie Hodges

Ableton Live 11.1 Now Exploits M1 Macs to the Fullest

The golden rule is to never upgrade a working setup unless you have to. Now that it supports Apple Silicon, Live is faster and uses way less CPU. “So far, it’s flawless. Ableton “I am also experiencing fewer spikes/dropouts while using other programs simultaneously. but not anymore.” Live Fast Ableton Live is one of the most creative Digital Audio Workstations (DAW) around. Ableton Being able to run a complex project on a lightweight laptop is essential....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 352 words · Elijah Chambers