Way to Install a Wireless Mouse on your Laptop

Using a wireless mouse with a laptop will be much more convenient than using the laptop’s built-in mouse. And during your business trip, carrying a wireless mouse will be much easier than the wired version. This article will tell you how to use a wireless mouse with a laptop for those people who purchase the wireless mouse for the first time.

             

   

Things You Need

Mouse Batteries

Wireless Mouse

Computer

USB port

Instructions

1. First, you need to be sure that your laptop is compatible with the wireless mouse you purchased. Most wireless mice support Bluetooth technology. Any Bluetooth enabled laptop can connect to a Bluetooth wireless mouse.

2. Take out the mouse and insert batteries to the battery chamber. And make sure that the positive side of the battery is inserted into the positive niche in the compartment when you are doing so.

3. Place the mouse in a way that makes it easy for you to use and less stressful for your fingers.

4. What should you do if your laptop does not have a built-in wireless receiver (either Bluetooth or 802.11b)? Well, you can use a wireless receiver. And do remember it should be kept at least eight inches away from the laptop or any other object that would cause any interference.

5. Insert the drivers, if you have that with the mouse, for the mouse to function properly.

6. Connect your receiver to the laptop by plugging in the mouse’s USB connector to the USB port of the laptop. Just use an external USB hub for more ports if you don’t have any free USB ports.

Tips & Warnings

Test the mouse immediately after installing it.

Pick a Lens for your Digital Camera

Like a gun without a bullet, a camera without a lens is completely useless. Do not think the camera lens choosing job is an easy task and there are a lot of factors that go into choosing the correct lens. You need to consider what you are photographing and how. For example, if you are capturing animals that are running through a field, choosing the wrong lens will make you capture nothing but a blurred object. If you want to get the best picture, go to select the appropriate lens in different shooting situations.

         

Instructions

1. Choose a lens which is interchangeable or one that matches the brand of your camera. You cannot mix and match digital camera lenses with different camera body brands unless the lens is interchangeable. For example, you cannot buy a Panasonic lens and place it on a Canon camera if the lens is for a Panasonic camera only.

2. Choose between a normal, wide-angle and telephoto lens. If you take mostly landscape, architectural and nature shots, you had better to purchase a wide-angle lens because it widens the scene, allowing for greater depth. If you only want to snap daily life pictures you can choose a normal lens. A normal lens will not alter the picture; it shows the scene as if you were there looking at the scene. A telephoto lens will be better for people who need to take portrait pictures or pictures of small objects in movement, such as birds or dragonflies.

3. Select a zoom lens or prime lens. Zoom lenses are commonplace in modern
cameras. It allows you to zoom in on an object and have nearly the same sharpness as a prime lens. A prime camera lens is not as complex, however, and is not as vulnerable to lens flare. Lens flare causes a decreased contrast, sharpness and dull colors.

4. Look at the lens aperture. The aperture is the speed of the lens and is symbolized by an “f” letter followed by a ratio, such as 4.10. Higher numbers mean a slower lens speed and lower numbers mean a faster speed. A fast lens speed is important if you’re capturing scenes or objects that are in movement or in low light, such as animals on the run.

How to Set Up a Xbox 360 Wireless Controller on Your Xbox 360

Because there are so many sport games with Xbox 360, using a wireless controller would be much more convenient than using a controller connected to the Xbox 360 with wires. The wireless controller will give players more freedom to move when playing. When first using a wireless controller with an Xbox 360, whether the controller is brand-new or new to that particular console, it is necessary to set it up. This process is simple and straightforward to perform.

                    

Things You Need

Xbox 360

Xbox 360 wireless controller

Instructions

1. Turn on your Xbox 360.

2. Put in the batteries and power on the Xbox 360 wireless controller.

3. Press the “Connect” button on your Xbox 360 controller. Can not find the button? Just watch carefully and the button is between the charge port and the Left Bumper button. Once pressed, the LED on the “Xbox” button on your controller will start spinning.

4. After the LED on your controller begins to spin, press the “Connect” button located to the right of “Memory Unit B” on the Xbox 360 console immediately.

The LEDs on both the controller and the console flash, and the controller is assigned Player 1, 2, 3 or 4. If the controller is not assigned a player number, repeat the process.

Tips & Warnings

It doesn't really matter which connect button you press first. Just remember that you only have a limited amount of time to press both.

Way to Measure for Pet Clothes

When you want to buy some pretty clothes for your dogs, cats or other pets, the size will be an important thing. It can be confusing if you do not know your pet's size. Let's just take dogs for example, most dog clothes sizes are based on the length of the dog. Because of this, measuring the length of your dog correctly is important to find the right size. In addition to accurately measuring your dog, manufacturer guidelines for dog clothing can vary, so it is important to also look at the manufacturer's sizing guidelines.

                      

Things You Need

Measuring tape

Instructions

1. First you need to make your dog stand up. You can ask someone to hold it and that will be convenient. If you do the measure job when your dog is sitting or lying down, that will not be accurate.

2. Measure your dog from the base of the neck to the base of its tail. This is the length. Generally, dogs whose length measures between 10 and 12 inches are small. Those who measure 14 to 16 inches are medium, and those who measure 18 to 20 inches are large. For smaller and larger measurements, refer to the “Tips” attached to this article.

3. If your pets fall between measurements, remember to order the next size up

4. Measure your dog from the tip of the small pads on the bottom of its feet to the end of the big pad. This will help you find your dog’s boot size. If your dogs are not very long, do not include the length of your dog’s nails in this measurement.

Tips & Warnings

Measurement (in inches) and Sizes

Xxx-small: 4 inches

Xx-small: 6 inches

X-small: 8 inches

Small: 10 to 12 inches

Medium: 14 to 16 inches

Large: 18 to 20 inches

X-large: 22 to 24 inches

Clean LED Monitor Screens Carefully

LED monitors are flat-screen computer screens that display a clear, crisp image. These monitors take up much less space than the traditional computer monitor, making the LED both functional and efficient. Traditional computer monitors are made of glass and can be cleaned with any glass cleaner. LED monitors are made of a heavy plastic so it must be cleaned with extreme caution. If you use the wrong as using the wrong cleaning products can cause permanent damage.

            

       

Things You Need

Microfiber cloth

Screen cleaning solution

Instructions

1. Of course, you need to turn off the monitor at first and unplug your computer would be better.

2. Take out the microfiber cloth which should have been included with the screen at the time of purchase. And then wipe the screen gently with the microfiber cloth. You also can purchase these cloths at an electronics store.

3. Next, wipe using small, circular motions to buff away smudges and fingerprints.

4. Now, you can spray a light mist of screen cleaner onto the cloth and continue wiping in small, circular motions.

5. Dry with a clean microfiber cloth to absorb remaining moisture, and then turn the monitor back on.

Now you have a pretty clean monitor screen again~

LED Lighting Ideas

LED lights are an eco-friendly option for lighting up outdoor areas and hard-to-reach spaces in your home. Not only do they consume less energy, but their life span is longer. And also LED lights are cool to the touch, which is ideal for your home.
        

                
LED spotlights

LED spotlights don’t require drilling or wiring and can run on batteries and they are affordable and simple to install. Use them to showcase photographs and artwork or to light up your kitchen cabinets. The easy installation process makes them perfect for any room in your home, such as a workspace or under a bookcase. You also can light up a dark hallway or entryway with a set of spotlights on the ceiling.

LED lamps

LED lamps can be used in your living room on either side of a couch for reading or in your bedroom. LED lamps with adjustable arms are perfect for your workspace, where you can light up different areas of your desk. Lamps come in many different designs and styles to match the decor in your home.

LED string lights

LED string lights can work both indoors and outdoors. And most of the LED string lights are waterproof; you can install them under chair rail in your dining room or outdoors around your porch. Cooler than fluorescent lights, LED lights will create a soft glow in any area of your home or garden. For home theaters, install them behind the screen to create a backlight for your favorite movies.

Tips

LED lights use less power than a night-light, so consider using these energy-efficient lights for kid's rooms, bathrooms and hallways.

How to wipe your iPhone Memory Clean

Sometimes You have to wipe your iPhone's memory clean to fix the problem which means if you have syncing issues, application problems or a lot of freezing on your iPhone, doing a full restore could solve problems. Of course, you can back up the applications and any important information you have stored before cleaning your iPhone’s memory.

                              

Instructions

1. Open iTunes on your computer and connect your iPhone to your computer with the Apple USB data cable.

2. You can find "Devices" on the left side of the iTunes window and then click the iPhone icon under it. This will open options for your device in the main window.

3. Click the "Summary" tab > Click the “Restore” button

4. Select “Back Up” from the pop-up window that appears. After doing that you can put all the important data back to your iPhone after it is restored. You can select “Don’t Back Up” if you do not want to use this option or you just synced your iPhone to iTunes. If you want to erase everything from the phone after the restore, you must delete the items in iTunes so it does not re-sync with the phone.

5. Click "Restore" when the window pops up. And then click "OK" when it finished.

6. You will get the "Connect to iTunes" message on your phone. Do not disconnect the phone from the computer, and wait until the message disappears or “iPhone is activated” appears on the screen.

7. Select "Set up as new iPhone," or choose a restore point from the screen that appears on iTunes and click “Continue” to complete the restoration.

Tips about Making a YouTube Video From Pictures

Nowadays, nearly everyone knows YouTube and most of us like to upload interesting videos to share with people all over the world. If you could not make a video yet you still can upload some music and a series of pictures instead, then you are able to do that by using a program that can convert music and pictures into a movie format. There are so many softwares can do this work for you but Windows Movie Maker can be more convenient.

                            
Instructions

1. First step, open Windows Movie Maker from the “Start” menu under “All Programs.” If you do not have that on your computer you can download and install a free copy from the website.

2. Click “File” and then “Import into Collections.” Then, you can see a browse window appear. Double-click on the picture which you want to add it to the “Collections” box. Repeat this same process until you’ve added all the pictures you want. The order doesn’t matter right now.

3. Click “File” and “Import into collections” again. Double-click on an MP3 file to add the music you want.

4. Click and drag a picture from “Collections” to where it says “Video.” the space next to “Video” shows a timeline of seconds. Find a arrow next to your picture, and then click on it to extend it on the timeline up to as many seconds as you’d like it to appear. That means, extending the picture so that it goes from “0″ to “15″ will cause it to appear in the video for 15 seconds.

5. Add any other pictures to the timeline and do the same thing, extending the picture in the box. Click and drag your MP3 to where it says “Audio/music.” At last, you should click “File” and then “Save Project.” Do not forget to give your video a name and click “ok”.

6. Now your video is done and you can go to the Youtube website to upload it! If you do not have an account, you should click “Register” and go to “My videos.” Click on the upload video link to upload your recently created video to YouTube.

Transfer your Contacts From HTC to BlackBerry

If you do not want to put your old SIM card into the new BlackBerry, you can read the article below, and it will tell you how to transfer your contacts by syncing both phones with Microsoft Outlook on your computer. If your old phone is HTC and your new phone is Blackberry that will be easy. Both of the HTC smart phone and the BlackBerry will synchronize. You just need to have the BlackBerry Desktop Software and HTC's
Sync application.
                         

Things You Need

HTC Sync

BlackBerry Desktop Software

Microsoft Outlook

Instructions

Sync HTC to Outlook

1. First step you need to install the HTC Sync application on your computer. The HTC Sync Installer is on the microSD card that came with the phone. If you cannot find it, just go to download it from the HTC website.

2. Run HTC Sync on your computer and connect the device with a USB cable. The Synchronization Settings Wizard will launch the first time you synchronize.

3. Select Outlook as the application with which you want to synchronize. Select “Contacts” > Click “Next” > Click “Finish.” Your contacts will sync both ways between Outlook and your HTC phone.

Sync BlackBerry to Outlook

1. First install the BlackBerry Desktop Manager software.

2. Connect your BlackBerry to your computer and then open the BlackBerry Desktop Manager.

3. Click “Synchronize” > Click “Configure” > Select “Synchronization.”

4. Click the check box next to Microsoft Outlook. Click “Setup” > Click “Microsoft Outlook” under the “Available Desktop Applications” menu > Click “Next.”

5. Make any necessary changes under synchronization options. Click “Next” > Click “Finish.” Once both synchronizations are complete, your data from your HTC phone will be transferred to the BlackBerry.

Have you got the way to transfer your contacts from HTC to BlackBerry?

How to Use a Slingshot

No matter you're using a stick and rubber band or you've invested in a quality weapon, proper use of any slingshot is necessary for both accuracy and safety. Usually a slingshot is used for target shooting, but sometimes people also use it for hunting. Using a slingshot is an easy and inexpensive hobby and proper use will help you hit whatever your target may be. Article below will teach you how to use a slingshot.

                 

Things You Need

Eye protection

Slingshot

Ammunition

Instructions

1. The most important thing is to remember wearing eye protection at all times. The reason to wear the protection is that ammunition can ricochet off surrounding objects and come back at you.

2. Hold the handle of the slingshot firmly and either directly perpendicular or parallel (whichever you prefer) to the ground in your non-dominant hand. And you need to use your stronger hand to control the ammunition. Make sure the wrist brace is resting snugly on your forearm to help steady your shot if your slingshot has one.

3. Now you can choose your ammunition based on your needs. Any small solid object, like a rock or a BB, can be used. But you can buy slingshot ammunition of different sizes and weights in most hunting stores. Choose the type of ammunition suits your purpose best. Twitter. Even paintballs can be used as ammunition to leave marks on your target.

4. Place your ammunition in the center of the pouch of the slingshot. Then grip the ammunition with your thumb and first two fingers through the pouch. Pull this straight back as far as possible. Remember you won’t have much accuracy in your shot if you pull the ammunition.

5. The last step is to aim at the target and release the pouch and ammunition.