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How to install a pre-compiled Linux GNU tool-chain for embedded programming

By Jim Smith

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Embedded programming comes with some complexities due to the limitations and specialization of the target hardware. Embedded software is usually installed and executed on small devices like mobile phones, televisions, microwave ovens and other ... more »

How to Install an Iris Recognition Door Interface Board

By eHow Computers Editor

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Iris recognition systems are the trend of the future. Through optical readers, a camera reads the individual patterns in the iris and matches them with data already entered in a system Airports around the world are beginning to tie in iris ... more »

How to Install and Upgrade Notebook (Laptop) RAM

By QABumper

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Is your notebook running slow? Are programs dragging your laptop to which it seems to be quitting? Adding more memory to your machine is the easiest and cheapest way to solve this "slow-down" problem. Even novice computer users should ... more »

How to install computer speakers

By dete49

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Basic installation of computer speakers.. more »

How to Install Drivers for Hardware From a Website

By eHow Computers Editor

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Unfortunately Windows users need to install drivers to get printers, scanners, drives and other devices to work with their computers. And, often they discover, after installing the operating system or setting up a new PC, they no longer have the ... more »

How to Install or Change a Computer's Optical Drive

By eHow Computers Editor

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Computers utilize a system of components to operate at peak performance. Many applications and programs are stored on media that require an optical drive to interpret their data. Optical drives are commonly just the DVD or CD-ROM drive in the ... more »

How to Install or Change My Computer's Power Supply

By eHow Computers Editor

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One of the most overlooked upgrades when revamping your computer is to upgrade your power supply. As you add components to your computer, the power requirements grow. And if you make greater demands on the power supply, there reaches a point ... more »

How to Install the Acer ALN-320 Ethernet Adapter

By eHow Computers Editor

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The Acer ALN-320 Ethernet Adapter is a fast and low-price adapter used for Windows 95 and 98 to allow the computer DSL, cable and broadband Internet capabilities. The Acer ALN-320 Ethernet Adapter is easy to install if you have a basic ... more »

How to Install 'Uber' Computer Components Yourself

By harleymilo

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By building your own computer, you can achieve high-end results without shelling out a lot of cash. See the following instructions to install bare bones components yourself and build your own Uber computer. First, see the Uber companion guide for ... more »

How to Let People Use One's PC

By eHow Computers Editor

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Although most people own a personal computer or PC, there's the occasional person who doesn't. Often times these folks use their friends' computers for daily tasks like checking e-mail and word processing. If you're going to let someone else use ... more »

How to Light an LED on High Voltage

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LED lighting is usually identified with low voltage energy efficiency, but LED can also be powered by high voltage. High voltage LEDs are used commercially and provide brilliant light in a multitude of colors. Only properly trained electricians ... more »

How to Light an LED on Low Voltage

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LED, or light emitting diode, is the name of the tiny light bulbs that are commonly used in electronic devices. The lights shine bright enough to be a source of light or luminescence, but require less energy to initiate and maintain. These lights ... more »

How to Look For Gaming Headphones

By meteoryun

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Computer headphones are a practical addition to the home or office computer setup, allowing you to play games, talk with friends and family or listen to music without disturbing anyone around you... more »

How to Make a Night Vision Webcam

By eHow Computers Editor

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A night vision webcam is a camera that is able to detect infrared light. All webcams are equipped with this ability, but they are also equipped with infrared light filters. To make a night vision webcam, remove the infrared light filter inside ... more »

How to Make a Polymer LED

By eHow Computers Editor

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Polymer light emitting diodes (LEDs), also known as organic LEDs (or OLEDs), are a promising technology for application in video displays and other areas. Although it takes a significant amount of equipment and expertise to fabricate a polymer ... more »

How to make a Reflective Eye in Photoshop?

By loshang14

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alright guys.. I'm here again to teach you on how to make a reflective eye effect using Photoshop.. Hope you guys like this tutorial.. Enjoy!! ^_^.. more »

How to Make a Tricolor LED

By eHow Computers Editor

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Tricolor LEDs consist of 3 different colored light-emitting diode (LED) lights, combined to emit a single bright light. LED lights are more efficient than typical incandescent light bulbs, so they make a great replacement for incandescent bulbs ... more »

How to Make a White LED

By eHow Computers Editor

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LEDs are an energy-efficient source of light. Since they produce largely monochromatic (single-color) light, however, LEDs aren't particularly adapted for producing white light, which is a mixture of colors. Nevertheless, you can make a white LED ... more »

How to Make an Ambient Light for a Computer

By eHow Computers Editor

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Modifying your computer box is one of life's little joys, especially when it winds up looking cool for little effort. With that in mind, you should undoubtedly do a little something to spruce up your computer. While modeling clay and spray paint ... more »

How to Make an Organic LED

By eHow Computers Editor

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Organic LEDs, or OLEDs, are a piece of cutting-edge technology that has been long in the making. OLEDs, like standard LEDs, are more efficient than other types of lighting, but OLEDs make the additional breakthrough of utilizing organic energy ... more »

How to make boot up disks

By roby718

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If you need to make a boot disk of anything on your computer this is what you can do!.. more »

How to Make Your Laptop Computer Battery Last Longer

By VanLudwig

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Laptop owners are familiar with the death Extend Laptop Battery Life spiral of the battery. New batteries last three or four hours without charging. A year later, the battery lasts only half that time. Eventually, you'll only get fifteen or ... more »

How to Manage a Group of PDA's

By eHow Computers Editor

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Most gadget gurus are familiar with the latest and greatest PDA's. This technology, however, is moving beyond the tech savvy user to "normal" people. With this increase in PDA devices in everyday life comes the need to manage their usage. To do ... more »

How to Manage iPhone 3G Settings

By John O'Mahony

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Setting up and changing settings on the new iPhone 3G is simple. And as befits the updated, hotter-to-trot cousin of the original iPhone--it surpassed sales of 1 million units in the first three days the device was available--you can do almost ... more »

How to Mod the Memory Stick PRO Duo

By eHow Computers Editor

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The Memory Stick PRO Duo is a cool little thing. However, sometimes it's just too small. No problem. Mod that Memory Stick PRO Duo and make life easier for yourself. Read on to learn more... more »

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