How to Convert MOD Files
To most of us file extensions exist to make using our computer a challenge, finding the relevant converter or application that would open the file, in reality file extensions are a lot more complicated so lets just stick with the former. MOD files are relavitely unpopular as they are usually the format used in JVC [...]
How to Remove the Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications
It’s been a while since Microsoft has begun promoting the use of ‘Genuine’ windows to its customers with a load of benefits over using pirated versions, much of their points being a load of BS to trick users of pirated versions who have no clue into spending $1xx for ‘genuine’ Windows. While there are a [...]
How to Resize a GIF File
The GIF file format is virtually responsible for an entire new dimension of graphical stupidity. GIF files are mini, animated, low quality images that usually portray a meaningless and funny/disgusting/lame story/joke/message meant to make forum or gaming user profiles look cool. More useful purposes of GIF files include on screen tutorials of how to perform [...]
How to Have a Video Conference Without Installing any Software
The Internet has enabled us to do a lot of things instantly and remotely, and having a real, live discussion whether it is with business clients or a group of friends is no exception. There are plenty of tools that can be downloaded that helps you do this job. For one-on-one video chat, popular messaging [...]
How to Find Out Which Version of DirectX You Have Installed
DirectX is pretty much a driver for your Windows display and would usually matter for high graphic applications like games. Certain applications require a particular version of DirectX to run. DirectX has long been standing in version 9.0c until being recently updated to version 10 and then to 11 in quick succession so my guess [...]
3 Excellent Alternatives to Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word has long dominated word processing software. While their products usually suck and bring about a plethora of criticism from all over the web they are probably doing something right with their Microsoft Word word processor which is part of their bloated Microsoft Office package. Today, Microsoft Word is pretty much synonymous to word [...]
How to Find Out the Frames Per Second On Your Screen
Knowing the frames that are displayed per second can help you diagnose your CPU’s and display’s performance, this is specifically important if you happen to be a hardcore gamer. While several applications (mainly games) that may require the awareness of the frames per second used for diagnostics provide a command line method to have it [...]
How to Use the Feed Reader on Opera Mini 5
I am a heavy mobile user and surfer, I usually do not cover mobile related topics on Computer Realm because it’s, well, Computer Realm after all. Occasionally however if I pick up something worth notifying my readers about (like the mobile flv player post) I do share it on the site. The latest beta of [...]
What are Seeds and Peers in Torrents
File sharing is pretty much passed the ‘Limewire phase’ and has now shifted towards torrents. While file sharing services like Limewire was popular, torrents were still fairly new and many were hesitant to jump on the bandwagon because..well because they were retarded, first impressions on how to use torrents can be baffling to a Limewire [...]
Audio Not Working On Your PC?
If audio isn’t functioning, for most of us, our computer would be rendered useless as we rely on audio for most of our computer uses. Whether it is watching a movie, streaming media online or for Skype, audio is required. Your audio maybe malfunctioning for several reasons, lets look at some of the ways to [...]
