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By atozet 0 comments
Password was one of the methods of pacifying a computer system. This computer system could take the form of the application, database or the operation system... more »
By eHow Computers Editor 0 comments
We rely on computers, software and other electronic devices each day, but they do break down. Every company maintains a tech support team to handle problems and guide the customer through a process of resolution. Gathering pre-call information ... more »
By Alexia Petrakos 2 comments
Computers are frustrating when they don't work. We all have emails to answer, work to do, websites to surf. If the computer's down, life sometimes grinds to a halt. Calling tech support for help, asking a friend to fix your computer, or just ... more »
By Israelyplane 1 comments
Tired of a slow computer that takes way to long to start 'n load? Read these basic steps... more »
By Ron Auerbach 0 comments
As an experienced software trainer, I've had some students who find the Windows XP start menu too messy and not overly user-friendly. This article will show you how adjust it to look like an older version and clean it up a bit... more »
By Diana Monda Dill 0 comments
Your Windows operating system has several different types of files associated with it, each with a different purpose and format. Of all these files, the most elusive are the tilde (~) files, which may occasionally appear on your desktop, in the ... more »
By Diana Monda Dill 0 comments
When you type a website's address into the Internet Explorer's address bar, this URL is automatically saved into Internet Explorer's history. This web address will also show up in the drop-down list the Explorer's address bar. For safety and ... more »
By billyclint21885 0 comments
If you are tired of sitting and waiting for your anti-virus software to remove the new virus infection, the steps below are for you. No programming skills are required! Just a basic knowledge of command prompt syntax will do...for this demo, the ... more »
By Naz Ir 0 comments
WPS is the format used by the Microsoft Works word processor. You would either need a converter or the original program to view the contents. Here is how you can do so... more »
By Diana Monda Dill 0 comments
A firewall is an essential utility to have when you connect to the Internet. It blocks hackers from accessing your data via your Internet connection. Your Firewall may, however, prevent particular programs from working properly, particularly if ... more »
By eHow Computers Editor 0 comments
For many, the computer is such an integral part of their lives; they cannot go without for any length of time. Yet breakdowns occur regularly and repair is necessary. Computers tend to be very personal, holding information, pictures and documents ... more »
By Naz Ir 0 comments
Pinging on a Windows computer is easy, but many people have no idea how to do so on a Mac computer... more »
By Naz Ir 0 comments
Macs won't play WMV files by default. Here is how you can get Quicktime to play WMV files on your Mac OS... more »
By Larryamon 0 comments
Almost everyone has or will experience a computer crash or loss of data. Once it happens there is often very little you can do about it. You can either pay a data recovery company hundreds or thousands of dollars to recover your data or kiss it ... more »
By GreenKnitter 0 comments
Before you pick up the phone to call customer service or tech support, take a few minutes to prepare. By having a few simple things ready, the call with go much smoother for both you and the customer service or tech support rep on the other end. ... more »
By dhinkle 0 comments
Installing a CD/DVD is extremely easy and only requires a couple of minutes. DVD drives are really inexpensive these days so I would recommend a DVD drive over CD... more »
By eHow Computers Editor 0 comments
Protecting electronic components, such as personal computers, from electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a simple task if proper handling, material and understanding of the issue are employed. ESD is a built-up charge of imbalanced electrons on the ... more »
By lmikewhite 0 comments
They are small graphics, often as small as a 1-pixel-by-1-pixel GIF on a website or in an e-mail. While they are not always that small, something that is that small is invisible to the naked eye, but their purpose is obvious--to gather ... more »
By Naz Ir 0 comments
We all know the woe of accidentally deleting a file and then trying to recover it. On the Mac, it is not an easy process. Read on to learn how to recover files on a Mac OS... more »
By ilovekhym 0 comments
Keep your PC in good shape. Any computer user can follow the guidelines I have mentioned below, and can reduce their PC problems dramatically... more »
By red7765 0 comments
How to Reinstall Certain Driver's After Reinstalling Windows, such as Sound.. more »
By nick582 0 comments
if you want to start over and re install windows.. more »
By MidniteWriter 0 comments
Is your computer taking too long to start up? Those icons in the lower left hand corner (your taskbar) may be to blame. When you load software or download anything, it's generally deposited on the taskbar, in the start menu and your hard drive. ... more »
By leostat 0 comments
This artical states; how can u remove Spyware... more »
By Hedds430 0 comments
If you're like me, you like a "clean" desktop. I have NO icons on my desktop including the Recycle Bin; want to know how to remove it? Here's how..... more »