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Polycom Video Conference Requirements

Videoconferencing enables offices and professionals to communicate over long distances.Bernhard Lang/Photodisc/Getty ImagesPolycom is a large developer and manufacturer of HD videoconferencing equipment. Polycom video conferencing may be accomplished on specialized phones with screens and...

How to Detect a Keystroke Recorder

Keystroke recorders are a common type of malware. If a keystroke recorder is present on your system, it will keep track of everything you type. Many keystroke recorders can also keep track of the names of applications you run, what you do with the mouse and the websites you visit. A keystroke record

How to Remove Sync Folders on Vista

One feature of Windows Vista is the ability to maintain synchronization with a remote folder on a network. If you open and edit files stored in a network folder rather than on your own computer, the synchronization feature in Vista creates a sync folder that allows you to continue modifying remote f

How to Get Rid of Doubleclick Popup Ads

Doubleclick popup ads can be an annoying nuisance. Many of the popup blockers and antispyware programs commercially available are not able to stop these popups from hampering your Web-browsing experience. Luckily, there are a few easy steps you can follow to rid your Windows-based computer of Double

How to Enable Direct Draw in Vista

Windows Vista is a popular operating system made by Microsoft that supports many 3d computer games and applications. When attempting to run a computer game, you may get a popup telling you that DirectDraw acceleration is disabled which makes the game fail to launch. If this happens you may need to e

Are Glass Block Basement Windows a Good Idea?

Glass block windows are a stylish alternative to traditional windows, and are used in a variety of applications. Contrary to what you may think, glass blocks are no less secure, and in fact are often more secure, than traditional windows. Glass blocks are heavy, constructed of thick glass and, once

How to Disassemble an EXE File

All Window-based computer programs are initiated by an EXE file. This is short for executable, which means the file, when activated, executes the desired task. If, however, you do not want the program running anymore, or you just want it completely removed from your computer system, it is possible t

About Visual Basic and About This Site

If you're new to Visual Basic or new to the About Visual Basic site, this article explains both. Visual Basic is defined and introduced and the article explains what the About Visual Basic site is too.

How Do You Get a Scanjet 6200 to Work in Vista?

The last software update for the Scanjet 6200 multifunction printer was for the Windows XP operating system. Because of this, the device will not automatically work when you make the upgrade to Windows Vista. Windows Vista does not come automatically compatible with the software drivers of older dev

How to Clean Up the Startup Menu in Windows XP

Windows XP has a basic utility menu known as the Start menu that is accessible using a button in the bottom corner of the Windows desktop. The start menu contains useful links to various programs and folders, but as you use your computer it may automatically create start menu items that you may not

Information on the Windows XP Task Manager Performance

The Windows XP Task Manager is a software utility used in Windows operating systems. Task Manager displays a real-time stream of information about the computer. It shows the computer's resource use, such as how much of the computer's physical memory is being used at any moment. Task Manager also rep

How to Change Titles in the Taskbar With MFC

The Microsoft Foundation Class, or MFC, is a type of C programming that lets developers control the Windows interface for their programs. One option you have when you create your Windows programs is changing the titles in the taskbar. This is the title that shows in the Windows taskbar when the user

How to Configure DNS Integration In Active Directory

When configuring a website on any computer with Active Directory enabled as your website host, carefully follow these steps to ensure performance of big website files are properly loaded for efficiency and production.

How to Look at Your Virtual Memory

Virtual memory uses the hard drive as extra memory. Physical memory performs high-demand functions, while virtual memory helps by handling low-priority memory allocation. Virtual memory can be adjusted to use more of the hard drive but it is not recommended. Physical memory runs at a much higher spe

How to: Help With Photoscape Editing

Photoscape is a very versatile, free, photo-editing application developed by Mooii Tech. There are so many different editing tricks you can do with Photoscape that explaining them all would fill up a small book. The application is exceedingly simple to use, however. And whether your goal is to clean

How to Identify Service Pack 3

Microsoft updates its Windows operating systems through the release of service packs. The most up-to-date service pack for the Windows XP operating system is Service Pack 3, which includes security, performance, and stability updates. Learn how to identify Service Pack 3 to know if a computer is run

Adobe Acrobat Professional 6.0 Compatibility With Windows Vista

Adobe Acrobat Professional 6 does not officially support Windows Vista, as newer versions of the document creation program were released to work with the newer systems. Though not officially compatible, Windows Vista includes a number of tools to make Acrobat Professional 6 work with the newer opera

How to Fix Adobe Compatibility

Adobe makes a wide variety of software designed for Windows based computers, including Adobe's Flash Player (which lets your computer watch streaming Internet videos) and Reader (which lets your computer view the contents of PDF files). If you are having some compatibility issues with your Adobe sof

How to Boot a Dell From a CD

If you want to install an operating system or test Linux with a LiveCD, you need to use a bootable CD. You can boot from a CD on a Dell computer two different ways. The first way requires you to enter the BIOS (Basic Input Output System) and change the order of the boot system to make the CD reader

Transom Ideas

stained glass windowstained glass window,glass,window,stained glass,sa image by Earl Robbins from Fotolia.comA transom is the horizontal beam just above the door. Transom windows are windows located just above the transom. They can be rectangular-shaped or in segmented, arched shapes....