Open links in new tab
  1. How do I open files from a USB flash drive? - PC.net

    Apr 4, 2005 · If you use a Mac, the USB drive should show up on your desktop a few seconds after you connect it to your computer. If you use Windows XP or later, the drive should show up in "My …

  2. How do I play or burn a CD/DVD if my computer doesn't have a …

    Dec 3, 2018 · Alternatively, if you have another computer with an optical drive, you may be able to access the CD or DVD player from that system. First, you need to connect both computers to the …

  3. How do I play a CD/DVD without an optical drive? - PC.net

    Aug 5, 2022 · The Simple Solution The simple way to open/play optical media is to connect an external optical drive. An external CD/DVD player typically connects via a single USB cable. Older drives …

  4. Computing Help Center - PC.net

    What is the difference between an AGP and a PCI graphics card? Will a USB 1.0 or 1.1 device work with my computer that only has USB 2.0 ports? What are the Alt (Option) and Control (Ctrl) keys for? Can …

  5. Definition of USB - PC.net

    USB is the most common type of computer port used in today's computers. It can be used to connect keyboards, mice, game controllers, printers, scanners, digital cameras, and removable media drives, …

  6. Definition of Unmount

    Several types of disks can be unmounted, including external hard drives, USB flash drives, iPods, flash memory cards, and disk images. In order to unmount a disk in Windows, open "My Computer," select …

  7. Backup system image to shared homegroup folder. - Microsoft …

    Aug 24, 2010 · I have 2 computers running Windows 7. 1st my desktop has Windows 7 Home Premium with a shared (read/write) folder on an external drive connected by USB. I have this folder "Backup" …

  8. Will a USB 1.0 or 1.1 device work with my computer that only has USB …

    Sep 7, 2004 · Conversely, if your computer only has USB 1.0 or 1.1 ports and you would like to use a USB 2.0 device with it, the device will probably work. Again, you will only be able to transfer data at …

  9. Can I put my computer (tower) on its side, or does it need to ... - PC.net

    Nov 25, 2002 · The most common problem with tilting a computer on its side is related to the optical drive. When you put a CD or DVD in your computer, it spins very fast, just like the hard disk. If the …

  10. Is it possible to read my email on another computer besides my own?

    Feb 16, 2011 · Is it possible to read my email on another computer besides my own? Answer: Usually, yes. But it depends on the way your email account is set up. Most email servers today use the IMAP …