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How To Sleeve Computer Cables

A fundamental component of computer building and modding is cable management. PC enthusiasts and modders complete this tedious process of ...more

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How To Build a 'Minimalist' Computer

A personal computer is a great device that can be used for completing many tasks or for entertainment. Many things people need to do can be ...more

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How To Clean the Inside of a Computer

Is your computer making noises or humming? Is dust collecting visibly on the external fan surface? Have you gone more than two months ...more

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How To Add Extra Memory to Your Computer

Do you want to upgrade the RAM (Memory) in your computer but you have no idea where it goes? Read on! Purchase RAM that is compatible with ...more

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How To Build a Computer

Branded computers can offer both value and performance , the parts used can be powerful and not very expensive, and you can switch on and ...more

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How To Buy a New Computer

Whether you need it for home, school or your business, a new computer can be a major purchase. There are a lot of factors to consider like ...more

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How To Build a Seti Supercomputer

Distributed Computing (DC) is a popular way to contribute your spare computer time to worthwhile causes. While your screensaver is idling ...more

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How To Connect Two Computers

These instructions show how to connect two computers for the purpose of sharing data. This will let you share files and folders, printers ...more

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How To Take Good Care of Your Laptop Computer

It is important to take care of your laptop to keep it in good shape; prevention is always better than cure. There are a number of easy ...more

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How To Convert a Computer ATX Power Supply to a Lab Power Supply

Computer power supplies cost around US$30,but lab power supplies can ...more

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How To Create a Gaming Computer

PC Gaming has been growing rapidly for many years. However, up until recently most people could run these games on decent computers. Today ...more

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How To Degauss a Computer Monitor

Degaussing a computer monitor clears electromagnetic buildup from the screen. Although it is hardly ever necessary, degaussing can sometimes ...more

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How To Do Computer Maintenance and Reduce Computer Problems

It is not rocket science and you don’t have to be an IT professional ...more

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How To Ground Yourself to Avoid Destroying a Computer with Electrostatic Discharge

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a fancy term for common static ...more

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How To Sit at a Computer

Sitting at a computer for long periods of time, can take a toll on your body. By not sitting in the correct positions, it is easy to end up ...more

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How To Fix Common Computer Network Issues

Are you experiencing problems with your computer network? Are these error messages appearing?: Unable to clear the DNS cache Unable to renew ...more

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How To Transfer Music from Your iPod to a New Computer

Have you got a new computer and want to move your entire iTunes ...more

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How To Safely Get Rid of an Old Computer

Unfortunately, you can't just chuck an old computer in the garbage can and move on. Computers, like many electronics, contain heavy metals ...more

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How To Delete Infected Computer Files

Infected files can become a pain, sometimes you can find infected files cannot be deleted. This simple method will show you how to bypass ...more

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How To Figure out Why a Computer Won't Boot

This article tells you the basics of how to determine if there is faulty hardware in a computer and/or if you have configuration problems ...more

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How To Send and Receive Data from Your Cell Phone to Your Computer

It really is more simple than it looks like... it may look very ...more

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How To Find or Change My Computer's Administrator

The computer administrator account has full access to a user’s computer. Leaving the system with the default administrator settings could be ...more

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How To Hack or Break Into a Windows XP Computer Without Changing Password

Ever forgotten a windows xp password? Well, now you can have the ...more

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How To Purge Your Windows XP Computer

Have you ever booted up your computer and wondered why doesn't run as fast as it was when it was new? This guide may be the answer. The ...more

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How To Clean Your Computer System

This will show you how to clean up your Microsoft Windows PC. With these steps, you'll "clean up" your system and help it operate better. Do ...more

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How To Convert Analog Audio to Digital With an Apple Computer

Importing music off of a CD is easy because your computer has a CD-ROM ...more

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How To Locate Files for Backing up Your Computer on Windows Vista

These instructions will tell the location of these files on the local ...more

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How To Pull a Computer Prank on Your Friends

Looking to play a harmless Windows XP or Vista prank on your friend? Here's a little trick you can do. These two pranks may confuse your ...more

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How To Speed up a Windows XP Computer

If not properly maintained, the performance of all Windows XP systems will eventually degrade. To counteract this slow-down, scheduling a ...more

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How To Have Computer Fun

It's happened to everyone. You're on your computer, getting more bored by the second. You don't really have anything else to do either; you ...more

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How To Transfer Cassette Tape to Computer

Audio cassettes opened up a world of portability unimaginable in the days when LPs ruled the roost. Now, however, cassette tapes have fallen ...more

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How To Rid Your Computer of Adware, Spyware and Viruses

Are you tired of getting annoying pop ups when you are not even on the ...more

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How To Clear All Files from a Computer Running Windows XP

Wiping all files from a computer's disk would effectively render it ...more

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How To Sync Your Google Calendar from Your Computer to Your Blackberry

Do you have an online calendar to keep track of your busy schedule ...more

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How To Get Into a Computer Registry

Have you ever wonder how to get into your registry? Did you just simply forget? Well no worries, this will show you how to get into the ...more

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How To Boost a Router Signal

Wireless routers typically have ranges of 100 feet or more, however there are many factors that can lower this range, making your signal and ...more

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How To Make a Laptop Bag from Cardboard

So you've just received a nice laptop, but you can't afford 40 bucks for a carry case? Or your current laptop bag has shredded, gotten ...more

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How To Create Machine Address Filter List on a Home Router

This is a guide on how to create a Mac address filter list on your ...more

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How To Repair a Scratched or Finger Printed Monitor Screen

Here is a simple way to fix a smudged or scratched monitor. It is ...more

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How To Install a DVD Drive

It’s fairly easy to upgrade your computer and install a DVD drive whether it’s internal or external. The total cost should be under $100 ...more

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How To Install RAM

These instructions will assist you in installing memory (RAM) on your desktop computer. This article applies to desktop computers only. Find ...more

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How To Choose Between an Apple Macintosh and Other PCs

Which platform do you want to run? This guide will help you with your ...more

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How To Add an Extra Hard Drive

Need more storage on your computer? This article will show you some simple steps to help you add a new hard drive and more storage space to ...more

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How To Transfer Data Between Two Hard Drives

From time to time, we may need to back up a good amount of data. One way to do this is to copy all the data to another hard drive. This ...more

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How To Install an ATX Power Supply

Installing an ATX power supply in a new computer case or an old computer case. You will need a screw driver set and possibly wire cutters ...more

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How To Avoid Getting a Computer Virus or Worm on Your Windows PC

There are many viruses and worms out there that could infect your ...more

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How To Improve Video Streaming on My Computer

Many, many people enjoy watching streaming video online, for many different reasons. However, it can be more of a pain than a pleasure when ...more

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How To Use a Graphic Flight Computer to Find Ground Speed and True Heading

An E-6B manual flight computer is waterproof, shock-resistant and ...more

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Cool a computer in an aquarium of mineral oil

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Stretchy-Squeezy-Rubbery 3D Computer Screen

A brand new Japanese prototype offers users the ability to manipulate real 3D forms, employing a touch interface with a squeezy, rubbery ...more

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