Sometimes a desktop or notebook computer can generate unwanted noise on the external speakers. This is typically described as a humming noise from the speakers. Most commonly this is caused when the speakers (like computer speakers) are powered by a transformer that introduces interference. Devices such as cell phones, or an iPhone, when placed close… Continue reading Computer Audio Noise on External Speakers
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Peachtree Accounting Report Forms Missing
Problem Summary. By default, the Peachtree accounting software stores company data directories and custom report forms in the program directory with the other Peachtree program files. This could be a problem if the program directory is ever deleted or never backed up. If the program is reinstalled, particularly in a multi-user environment, the new shared… Continue reading Peachtree Accounting Report Forms Missing
Using the JVC Everio Video Camera with Apple iMovie ’06
Effective Living > Technology > Apple > iMovie 06 HD Summary. This document is to assist those doing their own video conversion. If you would like to have video conversion done for you, click here for a list of video conversion service providers. Analog Video Transfer Using a Video Converter. It is possible to play… Continue reading Using the JVC Everio Video Camera with Apple iMovie ’06
CourseBuilder Support for Macromedia Dreamweaver 8
Below are the steps for installing CourseBuilder support for Macromedia Dreamweaver 8. Download and install Extension Manager 1.7 found here: http://www.adobe.com/exchange/em_download/em17_download.html Download and install CourseBuilder for Dreamweaver 8 found here: http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/exchange/index.cfm?event=extensionDetail&extid=1031968 If the CourseBuilder Extension is not available (the above link fails to open), it may be that support has been discontinued. Install the CourseBuilder… Continue reading CourseBuilder Support for Macromedia Dreamweaver 8
MyWeb Configuration with Dreamweaver 8 at the University of Iowa
Below are the settings for configuring Dreamweaver to work with MyWeb at the University of Iowa. FTP host: myweb.uiowa.edu Host directory: blank Login: iowa\hawkid Password: hawkidpassword
Unsubscribe Forwarded Newsletter Lists from Alias E-Mail Addresses
Problem. Many email newsletters offer an unsubscribe option that requires you reply with the word “unsubscribe” or “remove” in the subject line. This works as long as you are replying from the e-mail account that the message was addressed to. However, today, many people have e-mail forwarded from one account to another. For example, you… Continue reading Unsubscribe Forwarded Newsletter Lists from Alias E-Mail Addresses
Remove a Word Added to the Firefox User Dictionary on Apple Computers
Problem. A word was inadvertently added to the Firefox user dictionary while using an Apple computer. Solution. Follow these steps to correct the problem: Exit Firefox. On your computer hard drive, navigate to the Firefox profile folder located in Hard Drive > Users > Your User Name > Library > Application Support > Firefox >… Continue reading Remove a Word Added to the Firefox User Dictionary on Apple Computers
Configuring the Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station MN-700 Wireless Router
Open a browser such as Internet Explorer or Firefox and type in the address http://192.168.2.1 then press Enter. You will be asked for the login password for the router. The Factory Default Password for the Microsoft router MN-700 is admin. If you are unable to login with this password and don’t remember what it was… Continue reading Configuring the Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station MN-700 Wireless Router
Apple Mail Empty Archive Mailbox
Problem. You are working on reviewing the e-mail messages that you’ve archived over the past few years and suddenly for no reason they all disappear. You use the rebuild option found in the Mailbox menu and it doesn’t recover the messages. The messages were stored on your local computer and now seem to be all… Continue reading Apple Mail Empty Archive Mailbox
Epson Stylus Photo RX680 Envelope Placement
When printing to business size envelopes, insert the envelopes face up in the rear paper tray with the fold on the left.
Andreas Viklund WordPress Theme Search Form Not Working
I discovered a problem with the search form file (searchform.php) included with the Andreas Viklund WordPress Theme WP-Andreas01 1.7 version. When searching from the main blog page (the page identified as the location for all posts to be listed), the search form works. However, when using the search form from any other page or destination… Continue reading Andreas Viklund WordPress Theme Search Form Not Working
Dell Dimension 9200, RAID1 (Mirror) Failed, QuickTime Problems
Problem Summary. A specific Intel hard drive controller with RAID functionality has many known problems with Windows XP and Windows Vista (see Intel Release Notes 20071018, 20070406, 20070223). An incompatibility with QuickTime and Windows Vista on the Dell Dimension 9200 may cause the RAID system to fail resulting in a computer crash, rendering the computer… Continue reading Dell Dimension 9200, RAID1 (Mirror) Failed, QuickTime Problems