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  • How to Hook Your Karaoke Machine Up to Your Laptop

    If you own a laptop, you can make that laptop a lot more fun and interesting by connecting various entertainment devices. From Blu-ray DVD players to TV tuner cards, there are many ways for laptop...

  • SMARTBoard Problems

    The SMART Board is an interactive whiteboard first introduced by SMART Technologies to the consumer market in 1991. Upon its release, the SMART board became the first interactive board to set the...

  • Video Tape to DVD Conversion

    For years, video tapes were great for capturing family memories and important events. However, as the digital age has matured, many people aren't sure of how to handle their old videos. Converting...

  • Inkjet Engraving Process

    Engraving is the artistic process of etching grooves and lines in a surface in order to imprint a design there. Once, engraving was the most common way to illustrate books and other types of...

  • How to Configure a USB Serial Converter for Windows XP

    Most computers currently running Windows XP no longer have serial ports. This particular port was removed in favor of the USB port. However, you may have a hardware device that requires a serial...

  • How to Find Out What Drivers You Need for Your Computer

    Keeping your computer's drivers up to date is a simple, yet essential function to prevent future conflicts with software and other hardware. If you plan on upgrading to a new version of Windows,...

  • The Best USB Computer Speakers

  • How to Connect a DVI Cable

    DVI is a specific cable that typically is used to connect a monitor to a computer. However, there are a variety of different DVI cables that connect to a computer, such as HDMI to DVI cables....

  • How to Find a Driver for a USB to Serial Converter

    If you are attempting to connect a piece of hardware via serial port to your computer, you more than likely need a USB-to-serial adapter. Most computers do not have serial ports any more, but all...

  • How to Find a Computer Model Number

    In order to purchase additional memory, hardware-specific accessories and replacement parts for your computer, you need to know your computer's model number. The model number is a unique...

  • How to Hook My DIRECTV to My Gateway PC With a TV Tuner

    Some Gateway computers come with a pre-installed TV tuner. This gives the computer the ability to use a television signal. If your Gateway computer does not have a pre-installed tuner, you can...

  • How to Make an Analog PC TV Tuner Work After the Switch

    If you have an analog TV tuner connected to your computer, you most likely have realized it no longer works now that all television broadcasts are digital. However, this does not mean you can no...

  • How to Connect a Fax Machine to a USB Port

    Most computers currently produced come with a series of USB ports installed. These ports allow you to connect hardware components to your computer, including printers, scanners and external hard...

  • How to Configure a Lenovo Webcam for Vista

    If you are on a computer running Windows Vista, your Lenovo webcam can be up and running in just a few easy steps. You simply need to download and install the drivers and software that correspond...

  • Information on a Microprocessor

    A microprocessor is a computer chip consisting of most or all functions of a computer's central processing unit---contained within a single microchip. This invention has allowed for reduced cost...

  • How to Change PC Cooling Fans

    Self-built PCs have been increasing in popularity since the beginning of the 21st century. Installing a processor fan is an important part of building your own computer. Processor fans are crucial...

  • How to Adjust the Graphics Card on My PC

    When you install a new graphics card, you want to get the most out of it. You want better quality and performance. Each graphics card comes with software that will help you customize your computer...

  • How to Open Files From External Hard Drives

    An external hard drive is a storage space for computer files that is outside of the actual computer tower. It is usually connected to the computer tower via USB cable. External hard drives have...

  • How to Download AVG 8 to a Jump Drive

    AVG 8 is an anti-virus and anti-spyware program that has both free and pay versions online. Jump drives are also known as flash drives or thumb drives. They plug into USB ports on your computer...

  • How to Wash Circuit Boards

    Almost all electronics contain a circuit board, whether it be an electric toothbrush or a computer. Circuit boards contain thin strips of copper that transfer data and information from one part of...

  • How to Connect My Old Security Camera to a PC

    If you have an old security camera and an available PC, you can convert that computer to a standalone home surveillance system. While security cameras and surveillance systems were once...

  • The Difference Between a Compact Flash & an SD Card

    Compact Flash and Secure Digital are two popular types of digital memory cards currently available in the consumer electronics market. Both are versatile yet affordable memory solutions for many...

  • How to Make Sense of Computer Cables

    Technology can be a foreign language for those unaccustomed to dealing with computers on a regular basis, but it is possible to learn. The nice thing about computer cables is that almost all...

  • Boxed Vs OEM Microprocessor

    "Microprocessor" is a general computing term that traditionally refers to a CPU (Central Processing Unit). This is the "brain" of your computer. You can purchase a CPU in a retail box or OEM,...

  • What Is a Physics Processor?

    Computer games have become more sophisticated in recent years. They use more elaborate physics equations to simulate racing cars, bouncing rocks and exploding buildings. Physics processors were...

  • How to save an image on your iPod Touch from the web

    I had my iPod Touch for a while wishing I could save some images I came across while using the mobile web browser. Then I figured out how to actually save an image from a web page that I was...

  • How to Connect PC Case Wires

    When building your own PC, you'll be faced with the task of connecting wires from your PC case to the motherboard. These wires operate the convenient features located in your case, from an easily...

  • How to Build a Home Security Network With a Computer

    Not too long ago, home-security systems were out of reach for all but the wealthiest homeowners. Recently, however, the prices of security cameras, computer equipment and other items have fallen...

  • How to Use Air Compressors to Clean Computers

    Computers play a big role in our lives; whether you use your computer for business or strictly for pleasure, it is important to care for that PC properly. With the right care and regular...

  • Definition of Computer CPU

    The internal components of a computer are foreign to many but their functions are not difficult to understand. The CPU is one of the most basic and essential parts of a computer.

  • How to Use Bluetooth USB Dongle

    Laptops that do not have a Bluetooth adapter built into the machine can add connectivity for a device, such as a mouse, by using a USB Bluetooth dongle. A dongle will add the ability to connect...

  • How to Cut a Hole in the Front of My PC Case

    A PC case generally comes with the holes necessary to install the standard equipment needed to run most PCs. For a PC enthusiast though, standard is often only the beginning. Altering your case,...

  • How to Connect HP Multimedia Speakers

    Hewlett-Packard's Multimedia Speaker System is a great addition to your computer setup. The best part about HP's multimedia speaker system is that it consumes very little energy and, as such, does...

  • How to Add Speakers to Your PC

    Bring your PC media and social networking programs to life by adding speakers to your computer setup. Adding speakers to your PC will allow you to play sound from movies as well as music, web...

  • How to Convert a TV Armoire to a Computer Armoire

    Having a computer in your home can increase your productivity and help you get more done, but it is important to set up a comfortable workspace. If you do not take the time to plan out your...

  • How to Connect External Speakers to a PC

    External speakers connected to a PC can dramatically expand your audio quality while enjoying web content, digital music and other sound sources. Most external speakers for computer use are...

  • How to Record Video Games with Dazzle Capture Card

    If you love playing games, chances are you like to show off your best accomplishments (and in some cases your greatest failures) with your peers. If that's the case, then a Dazzle Capture Card may...

  • How to Use a Cell Phone As an Internet Modem

    Can't find wireless hotspots everywhere you travel, or perhaps you just don't want to pay for an expensive Internet connection at home? Fortunately for you, it is possible to use a cell phone as...

  • How to Recycle Computer Components

    Computers have made our lives better in many ways, but the rapid pace of technology has meant that many computers and computer components are ending up in landfills. What many computer owners do...

  • How to Convert a Computer to a TV

    If you are in the market for a new television set you may be able to save yourself a lot of money by using an old PC instead. With a few simple steps you can convert that computer to a great TV,...

  • How to Use an IDE Cable

    Although an older technology than Serial ATA (SATA), IDE is still commonly available as a hard-drive interface technology. IDE cables are very easy to use. IDE cables have a connector on one end...

  • How to Convert 8mm Video to a DVD

    Before the digital revolution, many of us shot our home videos on analog formats such as VHS and 8mm video. Now that DVDs can be burned on just about any home computer, you can transfer all of...

  • How to Run Video Consoles on Computer Monitors

    Using your computer monitor to display images from your video console such as an Xbox or PlayStation can provide you with a suitable alternative for gaming where the primary television in the...

  • How to Hook Up 3.5Mm Cable Plugs to a Computer for Audio Devices

    The speaker and microphone ports on a computer allow a 3.5mm cable to be plugged into the device. This allows you to connect audio equipment to the computer via the same 3.5mm cable. This can be...

  • How to Dispose of Printers, Scanners & External Hard Drives

    If you just purchased a bunch of new computer equipment, you may be wondering how to dispose of your old equipment. The rapid pace of technology, combined with our insatiable appetite for new and...

  • How Do I Turn My Internal Modem On?

    Modems have been much more popular in the past but, for quite sometime, most people have been switching to network cards to access the Internet through high speed connections such as Cable and...

  • How to Connect a Serial Card Reader to a Computer

    Serial card readers are very useful in the business world, whether they are used to enhance security or provide convenience. These devices are easy to use and easy to install, but it is important...

  • How to Change the iMac Remote Battery

    Recent iMac computers include a small remote control that can be used to perform simple media tasks, such as raising the volume or playing a song, without you needing to be directly in front of...

  • How to Ship Computer Batteries

    If you need to ship computer batteries it is important to follow the proper procedures. Improperly packaged computer batteries can be very dangerous, so it is important to package your batteries...

  • How to Find Pin 1 on a Ribbon Cable

    An IDE hard drive is a common type of internal computer hard drive that connects to the computer's motherboard with a wide and bumpy cable. Due to its appearance, the IDE connector cable is often...

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