Garnik Ovsepyan
Computer Specialist
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Co-authored Articles (21)
How to
Find the MAC Address of Your Computer
Do you need to find your MAC address to configure a router or get technical support? It's surprisingly easy to find this unique 12-character address that identifies your device on a network. We'll show you the quickest ...
Can Linux Run .exe Files? How to Run Windows Software on Linux
Run your Windows programs on Linux with Wine so you don’t have to dual boot You don’t have to sacrifice the appeal of Windows software for the stability, security, customizability, and old-school cool of Linux. This ...
How to Stop Windows from Freezing: Easy Troubleshooting Guide
Does your Windows PC keep freezing or locking up? Whether your computer is frozen right now, hangs at startup or shutdown, or freezes at random, there are easy ways to narrow down the cause and fix the problem permanentl...
How to Open and View DWG Files (on Windows, Mac, & More)
Free solutions that can open .dwg files fast and easy You double-clicked on a DWG file you want to view but it’s not opening correctly. Don’t worry—there are several different programs you can use to view a DWG fil...
4 Ways to Search for a MAC Address on Your Network
Locate a MAC address using OS, Windows, or LinuxFinding the media access control (MAC) address, or hardware address, for the hosts on your network is a fairly simple process. It involves the use of the address resolution...
How to
Open Rtf Files
You can open and convert Rich Text files (RTF) in almost any text editor or word processor, including Microsoft Word and Google Docs. If you have an RTF file on your Android, iPhone, iPad, or Chromebook, just upload it t...
How to
Reink a Typewriter Ribbon
There’s a certain charm to vintage typewriters, but there’s no charm whatsoever in discovering your typewriter is out of ink. Replacement ribbons can be pretty tough to find, and they’re not always cheap! While car...
How to
Cut and Paste in Email
It is easy to cut and paste text to, from, and within your email service. You can right-click on highlighted text to pull up an action menu, or you can use keyboard shortcuts: is cut, is copy, and is paste.. 1 July 20...
How to
Recharge Batteries
Rechargeable batteries, the most common being NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride), NiCd (Nickel Cadmium), Li-ion (Lithium-ion) and Lead Acid (the type most commonly found in vehicles), are a sustainable alternative to standard, ...
How to
Mount an SD Card
Easy ways to mount an SD cardMicro SD cards are high-capacity memory cards often used in phones and tablets. An SD card will become “mounted” to a device when that particular device recognizes the SD card and render...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Installing a Replacement Ribbon Cable
Install a new ribbon cable quickly and effortlessly Ribbon cables, or multi-wire planar cables, are flat cables with multiple cords fixed together. They’re generally considered obsolete these days, but you may occasi...
How to
Use an SD Memory Card
A quick and easy guide to use an SD Memory Card to manage your information This wikiHow teaches you how to transfer information to and from an SD memory card. You can use SD memory cards with digital cameras, phones, tab...
4 Quick Ways to Cut and Paste Text on Any Device
Step-by-step instructions to cut text and files on your computer or mobile device Cut and paste is similar to copy and paste, except "cut" removes the copied text from the original source. This makes it easy to move text...
Simple Ways to Remove a Flash Drive from a Windows 10 Computer
Learn how to safely eject a USB or plug-in drive if you're using Windows 10Since Windows 10 version 1809 was released, Quick Removal mode has been set to the default setting for removable USB drives. This means that it ...
How to
Charge Lithium Ion Batteries
The best way to charge lithium-ion batteries To charge your device, check the battery level, plug it into a charger, and disconnect it when the charge is below 100%. Take simple measures to preserve your lithium-ion batt...
Discharging a Laptop Battery: How and Why
Did you buy a new laptop and are now wondering if you should discharge the battery before you charge it? While fully draining and recharging a nickel (NiCD or NiMH) laptop battery can result in better battery performance...
How to
Change the Region on a Mac
'''10 second summary:''' 1. Click on the Apple menu 2. Open 3. Click on 4. Click on the 5. Hover over your Region. 6. Select your country.
How to
Open an ARF File on PC or Mac
This wikiHow teaches you how to use the Network Recording Player app on your computer to open and view online meeting recordings saved in the ARF (Advanced Recording File) format extension.
Does Your Computer Keep Freezing? 10+ Potential Issues and Solutions
Simple tips to get your computer to stop freezing upIt can be frustrating to have your computer lock up and freeze on you when you’re in the middle of something. The good news is that diagnosing computer freezes is oft...
2 Simple Steps to Delete Read Only Files
Remove the read-only attribute and delete any file quickly on PC & MacIn some cases, you may have difficulty deleting a file from your Windows or Mac computer because the file is classified as Read Only. By changing the ...
