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How to Share a USB Keyboard with a Laptop and a Desktop Computer

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If you use a laptop as well as a desktop computer, it makes sense to use a single external keyboard for both computers. Typing on a laptop is easier when you use an external keyboard instead of the built-in keyboard. Using the same keyboard for ... more »

How to Type International Characters With a U.S. Keyboard (Part 1)

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Do you miss writing international characters such as ñ or ü just because your computer has a U.S. keyboard? Do you have to use those pesky and awkward Alt-number combinations? Then this article series is for you. In this first article you will ... more »

How to Type International Characters With a U.S. Keyboard (Part 2)

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This is the second in an eHow article series. This article assumes you have already changed your keyboard set-up, per our article "How to Type International Characters With a U.S. Keyboard (Part 1)." In this second article you will now learn how ... more »

How to use right click at intel Mac with one button mouse

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There are lot of new apple fan switching from old windows user. The right click function is very useful for them. Here I will show you how to use right click with one button mouse... more »

How to Do a Print Screen of a Website for Future Reference

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Doing a print screen is so easy. Once you do one print screen, you will want to do them all the time. Depending on how you use the computer or Internet, some companies may ask for a print screen of a page. Read on to learn how you do it; it is ... more »

How to Install a Wireless Mouse for Use With Your Laptop PC

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Installing a wireless mouse for your laptop PC gives you an extra level of convenience. Using the touchpad on your laptop for long periods of time isn’t practical, but setting up a mouse and keyboard every time you unpack is a little annoying. ... more »

How to Adjust The Size Of Text On A Web Page

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If you're a few inches away from the computer screen because the text on the web page looks too small, here is an easy trick for even the least computer savvy people to use... more »

How to Change the Mouse Button Alignment on a Two-Button Mouse

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If you're left-handed, you can change the mouse button alignment for easier use. The following procedure applies to Windows 98... more »

How to Change Your Mouse Speed

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Does your mouse pointer seem to zoom out of control when you move the mouse to point and click, or do you run out of desk space because it's too slow? In either case, use this procedure to change the mouse speed. The following procedures apply to ... more »

How to move around inside Microsoft Windows

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Windows can be daunting and confusing, especially if computers are new to you. With a few quick, basic steps you can be on your way to navigating like a pro. You will feel confident and gain productivity... more »

How to Use Your Personal Scanner at Home

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A scanner is something everyone should consider owning. This piece of computer hardware may not be used all the time, but it is a very useful piece of hardware to have on hand. Take for instance if you do not own a fax machine and need to send a ... more »

How to Clean a Keyboard

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To extend the life of your keyboard, you need to make sure you clean it often. Once a month would be ideal, but as a minimum make it a point of cleaning your keyboard 3 to 4 times a year. Do not feel intimidated by the idea of having to take the ... more »

How to Fix Broken Keys on a Keyboard

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Replacing or fixing broken keys on a keyboard is easier than you may think. Unless something major happened to the keyboard, it makes no sense to replace the whole keyboard. Instead, learning to fix just the broken keys themselves can save you ... more »

How to Use a USB Mouse with an Older Computer

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Even if you have an old computer without a USB port, you can still use a USB mouse. Follow the steps below to use a USB mouse with an older computer... more »

How to Change Default of the NumLock Key

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The NumLock key on your keyboard turns the NumLock on and off. When the NumLock is on, you can use the number keypad, and when it is off, you cannot use the number keypad. You can change the status of the number keypad by pushing the NumLock key ... more »

How to Clean a Mac Keyboard

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Mac keyboards, especially wireless can be tricky to clean. Here are some tips on how to do it... more »

How to Clean and Fix a Mouse

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Computer mice have been around longer than personal computers, and the basic design doesn't look like it's going away anytime soon. When your mouse starts acting up or stops working altogether, it may just need some simple maintenance... more »

How to Clean the Mouse on Your Computer

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Rubber that rubs off a mouse's ball onto its rollers and dust rolled in from the mouse pad needs to be removed periodically... more »

How to Type

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Mastering the keyboard isn't difficult if you go about it methodically and practice a little every day. There are different techniques to becoming a good typist, but they all require practice. By following these tips you should be able to ... more »

How to change keyboard language

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Will be able to change your keyboard's language to whatever you want.. more »

How to Clean your Keyboard with the Dishwasher

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You have just dumped a whole soda or cup of coffee on your keyboard. Or you have a collection of dust and crumbs that is making your keys stick. Here is how you can clean your keyboard by throwing it into your dishwasher... more »

How to Find Replacement Laptop Keys

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If one of the keys on your laptop stops functioning, typing even a simple email message becomes an exercise in frustration. Before you haul your laptop into a computer repair store, try and find a replacement laptop key instead... more »

How to Install a Wireless Keyboard on a Laptop

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Using a wireless keyboard with a laptop is a convenient way to avoid using the laptop’s built in keyboard. Long hours of using the keyboard make it imperative that you enjoy typing on the keys and there is minimal stress on your wrist and ... more »

How to Use a KVM Switch on a Home Network

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A KVM switch (Keyboard, Video and Mouse) is a hardware device used for sharing a keyboard, monitor or mouse on multiple computers. You can connect and control multiple computers through a KVM switch. If you install a KVM switch on your home ... more »

How to Use an External Mouse with a Laptop

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Though a laptop computer gives you the option of using a built-in mouse, you should carry an external mouse as well, especially if you use the laptop for long hours. Having an external mouse makes navigation more convenient. Here’s how to use an ... more »

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