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How Home Automation Devices Communicate
In the application of Home Automation devices and systems, it is important to understand how these items communicate both within their system, your home, and also in the big picture, through the Internet of Things (or IoT for short). You may be asking what is the Internet of Things and how does it relate to Home…
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What You Can Do With Home Automation
Home Automation … What does that mean? Some might think back on the 1962 cartoon series The Jetsons and how in retrospect the Home Automation products of today bear a striking resemblance to their idea of the future. What can you do with Home Automation? We could talk all day about what Home Automation is and what it can…
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Time Machine Backup (macOS) Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the most commonly received Time Machine Backup (macOS) related questions we receive at our Micro Center stores: Q: How often does Time Machine create backups? A. Time Machine tries to keep hourly backups for the last 24 hours, daily backups for the last month, and weekly backups for all previous months, as…
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What does refurbished, remanufacturered, or off-lease refurbished mean?
Certified Refurbished This product has been refurbished to original factory specifications or better by the original manufacturer or their designated manufacturing facility. The product is fully tested by component. Any electronic hardware not passing diagnostic testing is replaced. Any case, screen, or other external…
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iPad Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the most commonly received iPad related questions we receive at our Micro Center stores: Q: How do I connect to a wireless network? A. Verify the home screen is displayed by touching the physical Home button on the bottom of the device. Once on the home screen, touch the Settings icon to open settings.…
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Oculus Rift S Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the most commonly received Oculus Rift S related questions we receive at our Micro Center stores: Q: What are the biggest differences between the tracking on the original Oculus Rift and the Oculus Rift S? A: Unlike the original Oculus Rift, which used external sensors/cameras to track the position of the…
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How to find your computer's model number on MacOS
Perhaps you are looking to check out the specs of your iMac or MacBook online, or look for parts, here we will show you a simple way to locate your computer's model number through MacOS. NOTE: Another place to look for system information, such as model number, may be a sticker or label found directly on your Mac. On…
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How to find your computer's model number on Windows 10
Perhaps you are looking to check out the specs of your PC online, or look for parts, here we will show you a simple way to locate your computer's model number by using System Information on your Windows 10 PC. NOTE: Another place to look for system information, such as model number, may be a sticker or label found directly…
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Custom Build PC Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the most commonly received custom build PC related questions we receive at our Micro Center stores: Q: Do I need a DVD drive? A: A DVD drive is not something that is required but can be useful to have. A lot of software is now available as a digital download, so many people make do without one. Some cases…
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How to unclog a 3D printer
After using a 3D printer, you will inevitably eventually come across the filament clogging in the extruder. This can ruin prints, however, luckily is easy to fix. If you have a 1.25mm J-hook this will work best, alternatively you can use a straightened paper clip. 1. Ensure the 3D printer is off and unplugged before…
