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No matter how fast Google Chrome performs on your Mac, enabling hardware acceleration can help load media faster while improving your graphics quality. Hardware acceleration uses your graphics card, or GPU, to load and view media, rather than relying on your computer’s slower CPU. You can enable a basic hardware acceleration setting in Google Chrome’s general settings; however, you can also power Google Chrome almost entirely with your GPU by unlocking two experimental Google Chrome options....

Your computer is a sophisticated piece of technology containing dozens of parts, each of which may consist of millions of electronic circuit elements. To make a computer, you start with the raw materials that make up the components. Factories assemble components into circuit boards which plug together, resulting in a working computer. Technicians load software onto the computers, start them up, and put them through rigorous quality-control tests before shipping them to customers....

The loopback address is an assigned IP (Internet Protocol) number of 127.0.0.1, which is designated and reserved for the software portion of a network interface. The loopback address is not physically connected to the network and has no actual hardware assigned to it. It is primarily used by network administrators to test the functionality of a network device. This is done by “pinging” the loopback address to see if it responds....

Facebook offers a mobile version of their web site. This is for users who want to log in to their Facebook from a smartphone or other mobile device, but do not have a Facebook application installed on the device. You can also log in to Facebook’s mobile version from any Internet browser on a desktop or laptop computer. The mobile version of Facebook has similar functions as the standard version of the site, but with less features....

Kroger is the largest grocery store chain in America. Kroger’s website allows you to sign in to view weekly Kroger ads and your Kroger Plus Card point balance. When you sign up with an email address, you can also opt to receive periodic emails from Kroger, including the store’s monthly newsletter. If you haven’t received email from Kroger in a while, check your email settings or contact Kroger. Warnings Writer Bio

IMVU is a free online 3D virtual avatar application for users to design and create a virtual presence online to meet and chat with others using the program. Whether you are in need of customer service or billing information regarding your IMVU account, IMVU makes it simple to contact and email them regarding your issues without extensive technical knowledge or information. Writer Bio

Even in a high-tech world, the old-fashioned way sometimes serves best. People you know are usually glad to share their public blogs. Without the benefit of one-on-one contact, you must turn to targeted Web searches and a little bit of harmless social media snooping to find a particular blog. Start with the simplest solution and get a little more intensive until you hit blogging gold. Tips Warnings Writer Bio

Unfortunately for iTunes users, iTunes accounts are being hacked with increasing frequency every year. Reasons for the higher number of breached security complaints include the introduction of iTunes applications. A small minority of developers create rogue applications that occasionally bypass Apple security. The developer can use the application to access your account information. If you believe that your account has been hacked, report it immediately to Apple. Warnings Writer Bio

When you connect your printer to a computer running the Microsoft Windows operating system, you will always have the ability to print a “test” page at any time. These test pages will allow you to see the capabilities of your color printer in action, and give you an idea what to expect when you start printing actual documents that you’ve created. Printing a test page can be done in just a few seconds....

Although most satellite television providers offer free installation of new systems or will reinstall your system if you move, there may be times when you will find yourself needing to wire your house for satellite television. Wiring the house is different from installing the satellite receiver. Once the house is wired for satellite television, the dish can be installed and hooked up to the house television wiring system. Before starting the wiring process, decide where you would like your satellite television hook ups to be located....

You can use wireless webcams anywhere you want to view images over the Internet, but you have to know how they work to get all the benefits. You can set up the camera itself in different ways, and how it connects to the Internet determines who can see the pictures or video. The wireless feature means that it connects directly to the Internet and can continue to send images when your computer is switched off....

Burning your karaoke files onto DVD can provide you with a lot of flexibility for where you can play your karaoke disc. With karaoke CDs, you have to ensure that the CD drive you’re using will accept discs containing CD+G’s–and even then you may encounter problems playing the disc on CD+G-compatible drives. But, by converting your CD+G and MP3+G into video and burning them to DVDs, you can play your DVDs on just about any DVD player....

Whether you’re recording dictation, a business presentation, audio notes or music, your iPhone has a limit on how much audio it can record. A few minutes here and there isn’t likely to cause much concern, but the iPhone may not be able to keep recording when a meeting or recital goes on for a half-hour, an hour or even longer. To get the most recording time, choose your recording app carefully, select the right audio options and be aware of how much space is left in your flash memory....

When you download iPhone apps from Apple’s App Store, the time it takes for your download to transfer depends on the speed of your connection and the size of the app. Smaller apps may download almost instantly, while larger ones take longer. Maximize your download speed to get the app installed on your iPhone and ready to use. Writer Bio

Pandora is a streaming music service available online and through applications for smartphones including the iPhone. In the weekend after the Pandora iPhone app launched, iPhone users listened to a total of 3.3 million tracks. Using Pandora over Wi-Fi or 3G connections uses data – exactly how much may be important for people on service plans with data limits to know.. Writer Bio

Google’s Mapping Options Google Earth provides in-depth mapping visualization that exceeds the online views you can achieve through Google Maps, but the two services share satellite imagery. Google Earth requires you to install a stand-alone application on your computer, whereas Google Maps runs in a Web browser. The satellite data you see on these services is typically one to three years old. Images shot from low-flying aircraft show detailed overhead views of individual buildings....

Bluetooh can allow you to connect a variety of different accessories to your computer without using wires. Bluetooth-enabled computer accessories such as keyboards, mice, headsets and printers can be paired with your computer, allowing you to use them with your PC without ever having to physically connect the two. If you’ve never used the Bluetooth capability on your computer, you’ll be happy to know accessing it and pairing your Bluetooth devices with your computer are relatively simple tasks....

There are two general types of Verizon Wireless phone plans: “prepaid” and “postpaid.” With prepaid service, you pay for your phone calls in advance. Verizon does not check your credit, and you do not have to commit to a long-term contract with Verizon. You pay as you go. With postpaid service, you are committed to a long-term contract with Verizon and you pay a monthly rate for select services. If you have a prepaid Verizon cell phone, it is possible to upgrade the phone’s service to a postpaid plan....

Call Tones are Boost Mobile’s name for ringback tones. Call Tones allow Boost Mobile users to personalize the sound that callers hear. When Call Tones are activated, the caller hears a song instead of the usual ringing sound. As of March 2011, there is a one-time $4.99 charge to activate Call Tones, and Call Tones are priced individually. Purchase Call Tones through the menu on your handset.

As you populate your LinkedIn profile on the world’s largest professional networking site, you’ve probably gathered up a virtual resume’s worth of employment history, educational degrees and references, but don’t forget to brag a little. Including industry honors and achievements may help your resume stand out from the electronic slush pile, and LinkedIn’s entry boxes make it easy to toot your own horn. Let the working world know how you’ve stood out in your field with a LinkedIn list of accolades....