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How to Choose an Engraving Machine

By Elisha Kaufman

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How to choose an engraving machine Detailed explanations about which U-MARQ computerized engraving machine is right for you.. more »

How to Choose Between a Palm OS PDA and a Blackberry PDA

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If the Palm OS Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) began the age of electronic and mobile organization and communication, the Blackberry PDA caught up quickly. Both have Internet capabilities and email. The Blackberry is designed more for short text ... more »

How to Choose DVD Formats

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Creating data, photo and video DVDs can be a fun way to store your computer files. You can save or burn data files, photo files, video files and music files onto DVDs once you understand the different DVD formats... more »

How to Connect a PDA With the Palm OS to a Computer

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Connecting your PDA with a Palm OS to a computer enhances the utility of your PDA. In a couple of steps, you can transfer your Outlook information to your PDA using a USB cable that connects your PDA to your computer port... more »

How to Copy Cassette Tapes to CDs

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There are piles of them, sitting there, collecting dust--remnants of days-gone-by. Those old cassette tapes are relics now, but they contain memories of earlier years, when the music stored on them meant something. You can preserve those memories ... more »

How to Create Programs on a TI-83 Graphing Calculator

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Easily create programs in your TI-83 graphing calculator with some internal commands. Use the programs to compute math equations that have multiple steps or to complete complex calculus problems. Access the program quickly to perform the same ... more »

How to Design a New Computer

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Designing a computer can be fun and challenging. You have a lot of questions to answer for yourself about how and where the computer is going to be used before beginning to look at specifications. But once you have your perfect computer sitting ... more »

How to Destroy a DVD

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Today's computers are increasingly using DVDs to back up data. The reason is the vast amount of data that we now desire to back up. Files in general are a lot bigger now that they include everything from pictures to video. Sometimes we need to ... more »

How to Determine an LED's Polarity

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LED stands for Light Emitting Diode. LEDs are made of a semiconductor that perfects light output. LEDs only burn out if the light goes over the current limit. LEDs have anodes and cathodes like many other diodes. There are a few ways to determine ... more »

How to Determine if a Palm Tungsten E2 Needs Servicing

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A Palm Tungsten E2 is a great device for anybody who needs to keep their information with them. For a person on the go, Palm Tungsten E2s provide constant connections and access to their important business or personal information. But with the ... more »

How to Determine if I need a TV Tuner for a Media Center PC

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A TV tuner card allows you to play TV programs on your computer monitor just as you would on a TV. Most manufacturers who provide Windows Media Center PC include a TV tuner card in the package. If your PC isn't packaged with a TV tuner card, you ... more »

How to Download a File From a Remote Computer Using HyperTerminal

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You can use HyperTerminal to download a file from a remote computer. You might want to download a software program from a computer bulletin board, or transfer a large file from a friend's computer to your own. You'll need to have a modem ... more »

How to Format a Memory Card

By Naz Ir

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You've been having problems with your memory card. You need to clear out its contents to make it work fine again. Or you simply need to erase all of its data. Here's how you do it... more »

How to Get the Best Audio Quality From Your Computer

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The inside of a computer is noisy and affects sound quality. You can improve the sound by upgrading your computer's sound card, adding external speakers, or connecting your computer to your stereo system... more »

How to Insert a Battery in a Palm Tungsten E2

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Inserting the replacement battery for the Palm Tungsten E2 isn't a problem if you use the placement and orientation of the original battery as a map. The only trick is getting the case open without damaging the screen or your fingers... more »

How to Install a Socket 7 CPU in a Motherboard

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Socket 7 motherboards accommodate older Intel and AMD CPUs (processors), such as most Pentiums and K5 and K6 series CPUs. These instructions presume your motherboard has a ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) socket... more »

How to Locate a Specific File or Files on a UNIX Server

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Imagine that you have saved a file but can't remember the root directory for the file location. If you know how to locate a specific file or files on a UNIX server, you will never be plagued with this problem again. Read on to learn how to locate ... more »

How to Make a Bicolor LED

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LED lights are longer-lasting alternatives to incandescent light bulbs. Because LEDs last up to six times longer than other bulbs on the same battery strength, they are suitable choices for lamps and flashlights. Converting a flashlight to LED is ... more »

How to Make a Computer Case

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Building your own computer case is quite a bit of work, but as with anything that's hard, it's usually worth the effort. If you're looking for a custom fit, a unique display for your computer or just a lighter way to transport your PC, making a ... more »

How to Paint a Computer Case

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You can paint your computer case to improve the look of it without spending a lot of of money. Painting your computer case the right way does take a long time and a lot of patience, but it can be done inexpensively. The following will show you ... more »

How to Read E-mail on a Palm Device

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Palm Computing markets the Palm device as a companion to your desktop. Given that, the built-in e-mail capabilities of the Palm allow you to read your desktop e-mail ' mail that's been downloaded to your desktop mail application ' on your ... more »

How to Remove an External Hard Drive From its Case

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Do you need to change out the hard drive in an external hard drive case? I will teach you how to do so... more »

How to Replace the Battery on a Palm Tungsten E2

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It's possible with some PDA’s to replace the battery without consulting a technician. That’s not the case with a Palm Tungsten E2. You need to find a certified technician to replace the battery. Here's a list of steps to help you find a good ... more »

How to Replace the Battery on a Palm TX

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It's possible with some PDA’s to replace the battery without consulting a technician. That's not the case with the Palm TX. You need to find a certified technician to replace this battery. Follow these steps to find a good technician to replace ... more »

How to Replace the System Board in an HP Business Laptop

By Zachary Freeman

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After hours of troubleshooting, sometimes the system board itself is to blame for computer instability or malfunction. If this happens to you with an HP business laptop, here’s how you can replace it yourself... more »

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