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How to fix a wet laptop

We're all prone to dropping our cell phones into the toilet, but our computers… noooooo. It's impossible, right? Nope, think about all of those hazardous liquids and conditions that might seriously damage ...

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How to view your printer's secret dots (fingerprints)

Instead of watch CSI, employ your own technology investigation skills at home by determining your printers fingerprints. They don't have "real" fingerprints, but all printers do have a secret code ...

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How to build a mineral oil cooled computer

Fish are out. Computer guts are in. That's the new aquarium. In today's technological world, nobody wants to see little fishies swimming around anymore. They want to see the inner pride of their computer ...

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How to overclock an Intel Core i7 processor

That brand new Core i7 processor from Intel is about to become way cooler. Get your hacking hat on and get to overclocking.

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How to mod a USB flash drive with Household Hacker

Household Hacker has put together 11 ultra-geeky flash drive mods for you. You can easily mod your USB flash drive and put it into any casing of your choice. Check out the creative examples: an apple, an orange ...

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How to make a DVR from an old computer

Turn an old computer into a DVR that you can use to watch TV and record shows from over the internet using a TV card and free software.

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How to make your own computer batteries

Kipkay teaches you how to make your own computer batteries because the real computer batteries are expensive. You should buy six lithium ion ...more

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How to manage computer cables

Perform cable management to improve cooling and system layout.

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How to optimize your RAM using RAMBooster

So you've got gigs of RAM and you're still not happy with your PC's performance? Learn how to maximize your computer's RAM usage with a ...more

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How to properly overclock a CPU and RAM

This shows how to overclock along with important settings and tweaks to let you overclock higher.

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How to recognize motherboard I/O connections

Part of Professor Messer's Free CompTIA A+ Certification Training Course. The back of a motherboard contains a mix of different connectors ...more

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How to recover deleted files from hard drives & memory cards

You may have lost your files but you needn't loose hope, too. In this ...more

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How to register and use your iLok with DigiDesign software

Digidesign has transitioned all of their plug-in software copy ...more

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How to remove the top case and keyboard from a 13" MacBook

Accidents will happen. This brief how-to will guide you through the ...more

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How to select the right parts to build your own computer

This video shows you good websites to buy and find information about ...more

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How to super cool your PC with a car radiator

Systm is the Do It Yourself show designed for the common geek who wants to quickly and easily learn how to dive into the latest and hottest ...more

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How to take apart a MacBook display

Accidents will happen. This brief how-to will guide you through the process of taking apart your 13" MacBook's display quickly and ...more

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How to troubleshoot memory problems on a PC

Part of Professor Messer's Free CompTIA A+ Certification Training Course. The memory installation process is relatively simple, but what ...more

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How to tube a computer watercooling system.

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How to upgrade MacBook Pro RAM

Macs are expensive, but you can save several hundred dollars if you install more RAM yourself. Here's how to do it with a MacBook Pro. This ...more

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How to upgrade memory or RAM on a laptop

Check out this computer hardware tutorial from Dummies.com. This tutorial is made for PCs. Upgrading your laptop computer's memory is a ...more

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How to upgrade your power supply on a PC

Upgrading your power supply can solve all sorts of problems that may arise after upgrading your PC's hardware. THe Lab Rats, Andy Walker and ...more

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How to use a SIXAXIS controller on a PC

This video shows you how to use a PS3 SIXAXIS Controller on your Windows XP computer

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How to use Linux

Series of videos that walk you through what Linux is, how to get it, try it out in Live CD mode, install it as a dual-boot operating system ...more

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How to add a hard drive to a Dell Dimension

This video demonstrates how to add a new hard drive to a Dell Dimension without damaging the computer. The video walks your through opening ...more

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How to add a second hard drive to your computer

This video demonstrates how to add a second hard drive to your computer. From the people who brought you the Dummies instructional book ...more

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How to add memory to an iMac G5

This video demonstrates how to add more memory to an iMac G5 without damaging any of the components. The video walks you through opening the ...more

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How to add RAM to the MSI Wind Notebook PC

You can never be too rich, too thin, or have to much RAM. With a 1GB SODIMM available for under $20 these days, adding memory to your MSI ...more

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How to add voice chat to online games

Serious about multi-player PC gaming? Then communicating with your fellow players via in-game voice-chat features is a must! This CNET ...more

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How to build a home theater PC computer

The Real HT Info Podcast assembles a computer that has all the cooling and noise considerations to make an admirable HTPC. If you've ever ...more

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How to build your own computer

A very well done video tutorial on how to build your own computer, step by step. Also tells you exactly which parts you will need.

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How to build your own PC

Step by step instructions on building a PC. You will have to choose your own components since that isn't covered.

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How to build your own PC computer

Watch this video to learn how to put your own PC computer together. The video offers helpful tips on what you'll need to assemble your PC ...more

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How to build your own laptop

Is your computer lagging but you cannot afford to purchase a new one? This video will show you how to build your own laptop.

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How to burn a data CD or DVD on a Mac

Losing documents and files can be a horrible nightmare. Fortunately, it is an entirely avoidable one. Macs make burning files onto DVD a ...more

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How to burn CDs/DVDs

Tinkernut shows you how to burn CD and DVD copies. Infrarecorder is a program that lets you record music/data/mixed CD's, DVD's and dual ...more

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How to buy a printer

Which printer is the right one for you? The Lab Rats,Andy Walker and Sean Carruthers, go over the different types of printers: laser, inkjet ...more

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How to buy the right flash-based memory device for your needs

Digital storage hasn't been the same since Flash Memory technology hit ...more

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How to carry the right software tools for CompTIA A+

CompTIA A+ certified professionals need more than screwdrivers and ...more

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How to carry the right tools for CompTIA A+ certification

Professor Messer's Free CompTIA A+ Certification Training Course ...more

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How to change the motherboard in your computer

This is a real mother! Yea! I finally got Vista to work, but needed a new motherboard for certain Vista enhancements to work fully. ...more

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How to check if your hard drive is failing

Kipkay teaches you how to check if your hard drive is failing for your computer and you can check by listening to your hard drive. The head ...more

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How to choose RAM for, and install RAM in, a Windows PC

RAM is temporary memory that gives your computer breathing room and ...more

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How to choose between a Mac Or PC?

Apple Mac's have popped up on more peoples' radars over the past few years and if you're thinking of buying a new computer you now face an ...more

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How to clean a computer keyboard

Think about how many times a day you touch your keyboard... ready to clean it yet? Check out this Howcast video tutorial on how to clean a ...more

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How to clean an Apple Mighty Mouse

If your Apple Mighty Mouse is covered in fingerprints or its surface has become soiled, it can be gently wiped with a clean lint-free cloth ...more

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How to clean up the inside of your computer system

This episode of NCIX Tech Tips, Linus will show you how to clean up the inside of your computer systems.

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How to clean white apple keyboards

This is a brief overview of how to clean the surface of a white Apple Keyboard using Mr. Clean's Magic Eraser. This works well on MacBook ...more

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How to clean your computer with vinegar

Dust and dirt could be become your computer's worst nightmare. Instead of reaching for commercial cleaning products that could damage your ...more

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How to clean your printer

Your print jobs not all that they can be? Perhaps it is time to clean up that print head. Patrick from Tekzilla shows you how.

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How to configure a Wacom tablet

This video shows you how to configure a Intous Wacom tablet.

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How to connect a laptop or PC to an LCD monitor without DVI

Patrick explains how to connect a laptop/PC without DVI to a new LCD ...more

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How to connect an ATA drve to a SATA interface

Need to connect an ATA drive to a SATA interface? Patrick got some solutions in this episode of Tekzilla Daily.

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How to connect your laptop to your television

You can utilize your television to display your videos and other files that are on your laptop.

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How to conserve your laptops battery life

Five simple tricks to keep your laptop running longer.

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What is it about the infamous colored smoke bomb that is so deeply satisfying, so beautiful? Well, first there's an explosion (always fun), which then yields beautiful billowing clouds of saturated ...

$44K Street Legal Wooden SuperCar

Beautifully constructed wooden SuperCar Maniwa manufactured by Sada-Kenbi. The wooden Japanese car goes for $44,000. Wow. That's a lot for a toy. However, this baby is street legal and can go up to ...

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