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Packet switching and circuit switching are different methods of routing data from one destination to another. The journey the data takes is called the path, and the devices that make up the path (routers, switches, and others) are called nodes. The major difference between the two approaches is that circuit switching relies on physical telephone lines to transmit data, while packet switching uses the internet. Circuit Switching Pros and Cons In circuit switching, the path is decided on before the data transmission starts....

Flip It An otherwise perfect piece of clip art that is facing the wrong direction might need nothing more than a flip. This is easy to do in any graphics software program. Just be careful of flipping images that contain text or images that don’t make sense when rendered backward. Resize It Images seldom come in just the right size to fit everyone’s needs. However, resizing clip art isn’t difficult. In most cases, you can enlarge the art in the program you are using it in....

In this game, you get to see how different elements such as fire, water, plants, sand, and oil interact with each other and with people while building a series of tunnels and lines. How Much Time Can You Waste? There isn’t an ending, so you can play for as short or as long of a time as you want. It’s pretty addicting, so we’re going to estimate that you’ll waste 30 minutes to 2 hours playing....

Nothing irrevocable or harmful happens to emails you choose to archive. They are moved out of your Inbox and held safely in the Archive mailbox until you need them. Moving an Email to the Archive Mailbox Select a message in Mail and press the Archive button at the top of the Mail screen or select Message > Archive from the Mail menu bar to move the message or thread to the account’s Archive mailbox, where you can quickly find it later for other actions....

Causes of the Camera Failed Error in Samsung Devices The Camera Failed error doesn’t include any error code or details about why the camera isn’t working correctly. That makes troubleshooting difficult. It’s not impossible to fix, though, since, in most cases, it’s a simple software issue. The error can be caused by an incomplete firmware update, out-of-date third-party apps, or an SD card the camera suddenly doesn’t recognize. How to Fix the Camera Failed Error in Samsung Galaxy Smartphone Cameras You may have to try several strategies to fix the Camera Failed error on a Samsung Galaxy smartphone....

One of the more helpful features has to be Slack’s new pronunciation tool that will allow you to record how to correctly pronounce your name so that people can get it right the first time. If you want a quick glance at a person’s information, Hover Cards are being added as an introductory window, plus users’ profiles will now house more information. For the name pronunciation feature, anybody can go to your profile and listen to the recording....

Google said a new RSVP option will allow users to select their attendance as in-person or virtual. Both the organizer of the event and the other guests will see how people are attending in the event details. It’s important to note that the new RSVP options won’t work with contacts on other platforms like Microsoft Outlook. The new feature initially will only be available on Google Calendar, but will soon come to Gmail calendar invitations....

Google Duo’s latest update is fairly big. Google has started rolling out a new home screen to the video app. The new design takes away the old contact list that users could scroll to make calls and replaces it with an easier to search system, as well as a “New Call” button. 9To5Google says the new button will allow users to access all the standard features they have in Duo, including starting a call, creating a group, and more....

Behind the scenes: May 21, 2020 was Global Accessibility Awareness Day, making this a perfect time to launch the new initiative. In the U.S. alone, one in five people have some sort of disability, according to the 2010 Census, with roughly 31 million Americans using a wheelchair or having difficulty walking and climbing stairs. Google Maps: Google claims it has accessibility info for more than 15 million places around the globe, a number that’s doubled since 2017 due to people submitting local information....

You can launch your video, but the person at the other end can’t hear you even though you can hear them.Your guests can hear you, but you can’t hear them.Sound during the meeting isn’t working for anyone in attendance. These issues usually appear the moment you launch the meeting, and people start arriving. Cause of Google Meet Audio Not Working There are many reasons you can encounter audio issues during a Google Meet session....

The newly announced Google Pixel 5a with 5G looks to be both an upgrade from the Pixel 4a 5G and a more affordable alternative to the Pixel 5 or the upcoming Pixel 6. The Pixel 5a’s $449 price tag puts it at $50 less than the Pixel 4a 5G ($499), and about $250 less than the Pixel 5 ($699). Don’t let the nearly identical looks fool you though; the Pixel 5a 5G is a marked improvement over the Pixel 4a 5G, while not quite matching up to the Pixel 5....

iPad mini The iPad mini 4 and iPad mini 5 both have a 7.9-inch screen measured diagonally. They are 8 inches high, 5.3 inches wide, and 0.24 inches thick. 2019’s fifth-generation iPad mini weighs 0.66 pounds with the cellular version weighing in at a barely noticeable 0.02 of a pound heavier, which is slightly lighter than the original iPad mini. iPad Pro Apple introduced its iPad Pro line with the 12....

Here’s how to enable offline access where it’s available. Google Drive Offline Access Google now automatically syncs Google Docs, making them available offline. You can also edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations offline in the respective Docs, Sheets, and Slides app. Provided you’ve downloaded and turned on the Google Docs Offline extension, you will now be able to access your Google Drive content offline. How to Enable Offline Access for Specific Files You’ll have to select the files you want available, while you have internet access, and mark them for offline access....

How to Find the Win 10 Startup Folder The quickest way to access the Windows 10 startup folder is to use the Run Command box method. Here’s how to do it: What is the Windows 10 Startup Folder Anyway? The Windows startup folder is a folder to which you can add programs or apps that you’d like to have running as soon as Windows 10 starts up on your PC. The folder usually only contains programs or apps that you’ve manually added to it....

How to Add a Credit Card to PayPal The good news is that adding a card to your PayPal only takes a few steps and can be done in minutes. Though, you’ll need to physically have your card by your side first. If you’ve got credit with PayPal you’ll be able to use up your credit and then pay the rest of the balance with your credit card during checkout....

Canceling a Print Job There are a few different approaches to canceling a print job: via buttons or settings on the printer itself, from an application dialog box, from Windows Settings, through the Windows Taskbar, or from the Windows Control Panel. If all else fails, resetting the print spooler may solve the problem. Cancel a Print Job Through Your Printer Although mobile to all-in-one printers differ according to manufacturer and model, they all have similar functionality that can help stop a print job:...

How to Change Drive Letters in Windows Follow these steps to change the driver letters in any version of Windows. If You Have Programs Not on the Main Drive Changing drive letter assignments for drives that have software installed to them may cause the software to stop working. This isn’t quite as common with newer programs and apps but if you have an old program, especially if you’re still using Windows XP or Windows Vista, this is likely to be a problem....

Editing the Windows Registry Here’s how to change the font in Windows 10. The font change will take effect after you restart Windows. Windows 10 Font Limitations This method will change most fonts in Windows 10 but won’t adjust all of them. You may notice elements of the interface that don’t change, such as the Windows Start Menu font. It’s not possible to change these types of fonts in this version of Windows....

Remove the Nook’s Rear Cover The slots on the sides of the Nook eReader offer leverage to open the case. Use your fingernails or a flathead screwdriver to pop the plastic cover off the back of the device. The tabs are delicate, so don’t apply too much force. Take Out the Nook eReader Battery To the right of the MicroSD slot, the battery—a rectangular slab—is secured by a screw. Use a small Phillips screwdriver to release the battery....

How to Change Your Personal Twitter Background If you’re an avid user of Twitter and find the white background imposing, it’s possible to switch over to a darker background which lends itself well to nighttime use. Here’s how to change to a Twitter black background whenever is convenient for you. How to Change Your Twitter Profile Background Picture Another Twitter background you can change is your Twitter profile background picture. If you’ve discovered cute Twitter backgrounds that you want to use to express your personality, here’s how to change the background picture in a few easy steps....