Quick Reference
Quick Reference articles breaks down complicated concepts and products in technology to digestible bite-sized bits for quick and easy understanding. Learn how to navigate the digital tech world with our Quick Reference.
Quick Reference Index
-
Free Business and Home Office Software
Check out our guide to free business and home office software that will help you manage common computing... »
-
Getting Your System Ready For Windows Vista
If you plan to upgrade to Vista, there are some things you need to consider first such as which verison,... »
-
Google Search Shortcuts
From finding an area code to converting temperatures, we describe quick and easy shortcuts to... »
-
Graphics File Formats
Graphics file formats are not created equal. Knowing which one to use and how to use it is the key to... »
-
Handy Computer Keyboard Shortcuts
Redundant point-and-click actions can slow you down. These computer keyboard shortcuts save time and help... »
-
Holiday Shopping Poll: Do you Plan to Shop Online This Year?
The trend for the past two years has been for shoppers to spend more online during the holiday season. How... »
-
How Do Web Browsers Work?
A Web browser is actually a software application that runs on your Internet-connected computer. It allows... »
-
How Much Data is Out There?
IDC says that in 2011 we created 1.8 zettabytes (or 1.8 trillion GBs) of information. In 2012 it reached... »
-
How to Clean Common Computer Parts and Devices
From dusty computer fans to fingerprints on compact discs, computer parts and devices can get awfully... »
-
How to Create a Desktop Shortcut to a Website
This Webopedia guide will show you how to create a desktop shortcut to a website using Firefox, Chrome or... »
-
How to Create a Facebook Group
Looking to build your own Group on Facebook? Here are step-by-step tips for setting up your own social... »
-
How to Create an RSS Feed
In the second installment of RSS how-to, we look at some of the nonrequired (optional) channel and item... »
-
How to Create an RSS Feed
Follow our step-by-step instructions and you'll be creating your own RSS feeds in no time. »
-
How to Lock and Backup a Smartphone
There are steps you can take to keep your smartphone data safe. Learn how to lock and backup (sync) your... »
-
How to Share iTunes Music on Your Network
If you'd like to make your music colllection available from other computers on your network, the iTunes... »
-
HP Servers: ProLiant Guide
HP servers in the ProLiant server line is spread across all categories of servers,... »
-
Huge List of 65 Computer and IT Certifications
Have you heard about a computer certification program but can't figure out if it's right for you? Use this... »
-
Huge List of Texting and Online Chat Abbreviations
From A3 to ZZZ this guide lists 1,500 text message and online chat abbreviations to help you translate and... »
-
Internet Telephony Explained
Internet telephony is broken down into three main categories consisting of PC-to-PC telephony, PC to... »
-
Introduction to Mobile Devices
Today's mobile devices are multi-functional devices capable of hosting a broad range of applications for... »
WEBOPEDIA NEWS
Stay up to date on the latest developments in Internet terminology with a free newsletter from Webopedia. Join to subscribe now.
From A3 to ZZZ this guide lists 1,500 text message and online chat abbreviations to help you translate and understand today's texting lingo. Read More »
List of Well-Known TCP Port NumbersPort numbers 0 to 1024 are reserved for privileged services and designated as well-known ports. This list of port numbers are specified in... Read More »
Computer architecture provides an introduction to system design basics for most computer science students. Read More »
Network Fundamentals Study GuideNetworking fundamentals teaches the building blocks of modern network design. Learn different types of networks, concepts, architecture and... Read More »
The Five Generations of ComputersLearn about each of the five generations of computers and major technology developments that have led to the computing devices that we use... Read More »