PC Troubleshooting

How to Change Your IP Address

By Amarande

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"How do I change my IP address?" and "Can I change my IP address?" are probably the most commonly asked questions. Please attempt the following then. Before trying any other methods to change your IP address, try turning off ... more »

How to check your computer for viruses

By Penguinking6

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By the end of this, you should know how to safely scan your computer for viruses and how to get rid of them... more »

How to clean up startup on your computer

By grouch

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We all have favorite programs that we use all the time. Do you really need them all from the start up? This pulls on system resources and slows your computer. Do you really need all of those programs when you start up your computer or do you ... more »

How to Disable Your Dial-up Modem's Dialing Sounds

By Diana Monda Dill

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The distinctive squeal of the modem as it dials out to a remote server is recognizable to anyone who has used or, heavens forbid, still uses dial-up Internet service. Beep beep...beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep, click, click-click, click-click-click, ... more »

How to Find Forgotten Passwords on Mac

By Alexia Petrakos

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If you're like most Internet users, you've signed up for a lot of websites. And if you're like some Internet users, you often forget what usernames and passwords you've used at those many websites. Mac OS X has a way to access your passwords ... more »

How to fix a corrupt Windows Vista O/S

By misswuwu

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Vista has the ability to repair itself from 3rd party software overwriting important system files. To fix this we will use a utility called System File Checker or sfc for short Parameters /scannow : Scans all protected system files immediately. ... more »

How to How not to hook up a Webcam.

By alexagape

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How not to hook up a webcam... more »

How to keep your computer running cool.

By knarf

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There are many common things can be done to keep your computer cool and CPU humming. I will focus on a desktop computer and this article will be written for someone who has at least opened the computer case (e.g., adding memory on a computer or ... more »

How to Keep Your Computer Running Fast and Smooth

By Adam T. Anthony

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It is really easy to keep your computer running like new if you just do a little regular maintenance. If you have already let it go, don’t worry, you can bring back the performance the computer had when it was new and then keep it that way. ... more »

How to make PC games run faster and smoother

By desolator144

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This article explains all those technical graphics terms that games use on their config screens and how to set them to get the fastest framerate with the best quality picture... more »

How to Make Your Windows XP PC Start Faster

By webzarus

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Many times, when you install a program on your Windows XP machine, a small file is added to the startup list on your machine so the program will load a little faster if you choose to run the program. Many of these files that load at startup are ... more »

How to Print Labels in Word

By espradlin

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Printing labels in Word is incredibly easy if you know how to do it. Unfortunately, if you don't know how to do it you can remove the "incredibly" and the "easy" from the above sentence. Fortunately, when you are done ... more »

How to share files with all your MSN Messenger buddies

By grouch

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So you have a lot of friends on MSN Messenger that you chat with for work or play. You end up knee deep in a conversation only to find out that the other person does not understand what you are talking about. Wouldn't it be great if you could ... more »

How to Shut Down a "Frozen" Windows Computer

By eHow Computers Editor

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Computers sometimes "freeze," "crash" or just stop functioning. When this happens, you can shut down a "frozen" Windows computer and restart it so you can continue computing. These instructions are for Windows 98... more »

How to Stop a Computer From Crashing at Start Up

By sheung

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After installing software or a new device driver, your computer may start crashing before startup or right after. Let's try to revert back to the version of Windows right before the installation of the driver or software... more »

How to stop computer headaches

By lesbimom

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Do you get a headache when you stare at your monitor for an hour or three? Have you ever noticed that not all monitors give you headaches? There is something that most of us have never heard of called a "refresh rate." When you look at ... more »

How to Stop Windows XP Pro From Changing Icons When Moved to Folders

By noiddog

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This is a guide to help those who have icons that change when they are moved within Windows XP professional. There are a few reasons that Icons may change when files are moved throughout your computer, and I am going to cover the most likely ... more »

How to Tell if a CMOS Battery is Low

By MidniteWriter

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Is your computer's clock falling behind or continually incorrect even though you might have reset the time? Read these tips to learn how to tell if a CMOS battery is low... more »

How to Tell What is Running on my Computer

By MrCHUCK mrchuck999.blogspot.com

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Different operating systems have different ways of showing this. But this article will cover Windows XP and Windows Vista. TIP: Rebooting your PC will clear out anything that you started since your last reboot, but for this article lets just ... more »

How to Transfer LP Vinyl Records to CD

By MrCHUCK mrchuck999.blogspot.com

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Its easy to transfer your CD's to your IPOD, but moving those old vinyl LP records to MP3 is a little tricky. Read my article and you will be playing those old tunes in no time. You will also want to visit my article: How to Separate Tracks... more »

How to Troubleshoot RAM

By ksmith

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Does your computer suffer from random freezes or inexplicable crashes? While these could be caused by various underlying problems, one factor that can be ruled out with a little troubleshooting is your computer's memory chips, known as RAM. ... more »

How to Avoid Calling the Computer Guy

By Larryamon

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Are you tired of calling the computer guy at work to come fix your computer problems? Does it take forever to get someone to fix what’s wrong with your PC? Is your Internet really slow? There are a few simple things you can do to keep your ... more »

How to Avoid Getting Ripped Off Online

By Edward Mellett

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Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes of the century. You need to ensure your computer is thoroughly protected to prevent criminals from stealing your personal information and gaining access your online accounts. Here’s what you’ll ... more »

How to Be More Efficient on Your Computer

By dapinhero

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Here's some tips on how to navigate your computer faster for work or personal use... more »

How to Change your Nameservers on an Enom Account

By kiddpolo012

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This will will walk you through on how to change your nameservers on an eNom account.. more »

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