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How to Deal With PCBs When Recycling Electronics

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Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are integral components of many electronic devices, typically composed of a dry film laminated onto copper foil with a fiberglass base. Manufacturers usually install them as plug in parts, so when they burn out or ... more »

How to Deal With Selenium When Recycling Electronics

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Selenium is a mineral used in the production of xerographic (photocopying)electronic equipment. It's also used in the production of glass as a clarifying agent. It's not considered a dangerous element. In fact, it's essential to good health as a ... more »

How to Decide Between a Desktop and a Laptop

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The price of computer hardware continues to drop and more powerful machines appear to be the norm, so the laptop has become more popular. There are still some very good reasons favoring desktop machines unless your needs for a portable machine ... more »

How to delete a virus without an anti-virus program

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Want to delete viruses without spending lots of money on a decent Anti-Virus? Read up... more »

How to Detect Rootkits on a Computer

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Rootkits are used by hackers to hide intrusions into a computer. Rootkits are often used to obtain administrator privileges to the system and to other machines on the network so that they can spread malware, track keystrokes or open a backdoor ... more »

How to disable and enable cookies.

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Cookies are not totally bad. They are useful for recognizing you as a return visitor to a site, but after awhile they take up a lot of room on your hard drive. If your computer is running slower it may be because you haven't cleared your cookies ... more »

How to Dispose of Computers

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The fast-changing technology and frequent updates can make your computer outdated very soon. On an average, computer users replace their old computer within 40 months of its purchase. A key statistics in recycling suggests that only one out of ... more »

How to Donate a Computer to Charity

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Computers have become a necessity for most of us, offering the ability to work, correspond and obtain information and entertainment. But if new technology has left you with a garage full of old equipment, donate your computer to a charity that ... more »

How to Download a Podcast to a PC

By eHow Internet Editor

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A podcast is a multimedia file distributed over the Internet using syndication feeds for playback on mobile devices and personal computers... more »

How to Find the Latest iPod Updaters for Your PC

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Continual technological advances have made listening to music and watching videos with your iPod easier than ever. You can keep pace with the latest features by downloading the free upgrades available on Apple's Web site. Just turn on your ... more »

How to Fix Bent Pins on a CPU

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A computer’s CPU, or central processing unit, is the brains of the computer system. All processes and computational tasks pass through this device. The CPU is upgradeable in most systems and often the user bends some of the pin connectors when ... more »

How to Get Around Windows XP Registry

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Read on to learn more about getting around Windows XP Registry... more »

How to Get Internet Access to My PC with DISH Network Satellite TV

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DISH Network has collaborated with some Internet access providers so that you can buy combined packages that include DISH Network programming and Internet access to your PC. These packages are targeted mainly to areas where internet connectivity ... more »

How to Get Toolbars and Navigation Bars Back

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It can be a frustrating experience for computer users to lose the toolbars and navigation bars they depend on to surf the Internet. Whether you're on an unfamiliar computer or they were hidden by accident, here are some easy ways to restore them... more »

How to Get your dvd's on your Ipod absolutely free!

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This will show you how to put a dvd of yours in your PC's (or mac) dvd drive, rip it onto your computer, upload it to itunes, and put it on your Ipod without costing you a penny!.. more »

How to hide files or protect files on a computer

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you will learn how to protect your files (videos, music, imagines, software,.....)and you will learn how to hide files (so only you may view the files)so once you hide your files (no one will be able to see your files, only you will be able to ... more »

How to Install a CPU

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Installing a CPU into a computer is an easy task but if you have any doubts have it done by a professional. It's worth paying the cost to have it installed rather than having to buy a new one... more »

How to Install a Desktop Tower Hard Drive

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Your hard drive needs to be replaced, but you're not sure what to do. While each brand of hard drive has its own specific properties, there is a basic process that can be followed to replace or install a hard drive in your desktop or tower computer... more »

How to Install a Floppy Drive on a Custom PC

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Floppy drives were once as important to computers as their keyboards. As time goes on, they become less and less common. Their installation has changed little over the years even as the floppy technology has continued to increase. Modern floppy ... more »

How to Install a Floppy Drive Ribbon

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Installing a floppy drive is based on individual needs while building a personal computer (PC). This decision affects your choice of motherboard and PC case. The motherboard you select needs to have a floppy drive connector for the ribbon to be ... more »

How to Install a Graphics Card

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Installing a graphics card is very simple to do. However, if you don't have the proper equipment or you're scared you might damage your card you might want to take it to a professional and pay them to do it properly... more »

How to Install a SATA Hard Drive on a Custom PC

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Creating custom computers was always a technical process. It was difficult to figure out which cable went where, what a certain setting should be and all sorts of other small, but vital, questions. SATA hard drives go a long way towards removing ... more »

How to Install E-L Wiring in a Computer

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Unlike rigid CCFL (Cold Cathode Fluorescent) tubes, E-L wire flexes and can be twisted and bent. Not a particularly bright source of light when compared to CCFL or LED lighting; however, it works well for wrapping around hard drive cables and the ... more »

How to Install Front USB and Sound Cables

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Add a USB and speaker jacks to the front of your computer by installing a front USB and sound cable card to the front of your personal computer (PC). Installing these connections at the front of your PC makes it easier to connect flash drives, ... more »

How to Install IDE Cables for a PC

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IDE drives were the standard of computer drives for many years; it's only recently that SATA drives have begun to take their place. IDE drives are easy to install once you understand a few basic ideas about their setup and use. IDE drives can be ... more »

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