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  1. 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 …

  2. What is the difference between a USB hard drive and a USB flash drive?

    May 4, 2005 · A USB flash drive, sometimes called a "keychain drive," also connects to the USB port on your computer. Unlike a USB hard drive, a flash drive is a "solid state" device, meaning it has no …

  3. 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, …

  4. How do I install or upgrade an operating system without a CD or DVD …

    Mar 24, 2016 · In some cases, you can purchase an operating system on a flash drive (such as Windows 10 and OS X Lion). Simply connect the drive to your computer's USB port and install the …

  5. Definition of External Hard Drive - PC.net

    However, if the internal hard drive becomes full or if the user wants to back up the data on the internal hard drive, and external hard drive may be useful. External hard drives typically have one of two …

  6. Glossary of Computer and Internet Terms

    A glossary of computer and Internet terms with simple definitions that are easy to understand.

  7. How can I tell if my hard disk is formatted as FAT32 or NTFS? - PC.net

    Feb 17, 2006 · To check what file system your computer is using, first open "My Computer." Then right-click on the hard drive you want to check. In most cases, this is the C: drive. Select "Properties" from …

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

    Sep 7, 2004 · Most USB 2.0 devices are backwards compatible with USB 1.1, but for data-intensive devices (like a hard drive or iPod), the data transfer is so slow with USB 1.1, it may not even be …

  9. How can I upgrade my computer to USB 2.0? - PC.net

    Mar 24, 2005 · Most USB 2.0 cards have several USB ports on them, so you can connect multiple USB devices to the card. If you have a laptop, your computer will need to have a PCMCIA slot.

  10. Can I open Office documents without Microsoft Office? - PC.net

    Dec 22, 2022 · Can I open Office documents without Microsoft Office? Answer: The simple answer is: Yes. The longer answer is: Yes, but... the contents might not look the same. Whether you use your …