Computer Hardware Videos

The Artisan® 810 is a sleek, high-performance all-in-one designed to unleash creativity and keep up with busy lifestyles. It powers through Ultra Hi-Definition 4”x6” photos in as fast as 10...

Do you have an extra monitor laying around? Wouldn't it be great if you could have two different monitors hooked up to your computer at the same time? On one side you can be playing a game,...

With black text speeds up to two times faster than the competition, the Epson Stylus® NX515 is the fastest printer in its class. It also features built-in Wi-Fi® and Ethernet, plus a...

A webcam can be set up and installed on a computer using the manufacturer's disc or following the instructions on the manufacturer's website to download the drivers needed to load the camera....

A fax machine can be set up as long as an open phone line is available. Find out how to set your fax machine cover page, phone number and ID with the instructions of a computer hardware...

An HP laser printer can usually have it's surface cleaned with an anti-static wipe or a paper towel, while the inside can be cleaned using compressed air to blow any dust particles away. Learn...

Formatting a hard drive with a CD is the best way to wipe out a hard drive and erase all information that has not been backed up. Let a computer hardware professional guide you through each step...

Using a special USB cable, two computers can be directly connected to each other. Find out how to set up basic and advanced sharing options for each computer with the advice of a computer hardware...

A projector can be connected to a laptop as long as the right cables are used. Find out where to plug in each cable with the advice of a computer hardware professional in this free video on...

An HP Inkjet printer can be cleaned using a damp cloth, Windex, paper towel and compressed air. Learn how to clean this printer using these four tools with the advice of a computer hardware shop...

A laptop battery's life can be lengthened through a number of steps, such as dimming the screen or slowing down the processor. Discover why laptop batteries need to be discharged at times with...

In order to test a laptop battery, go to Power Options within the Control Panel and look at the corresponding power meter. Find out how to use the light meter to test a laptop battery with help...

In order to tell if a laptop battery is bad, look at the power meter under Power Options to see if an unplugged computer loses more than one percent of its charge per minute. Find out how to use a...

A laptop fan needs to be cleaned on a monthly basis in order to ensure that the laptop stays as cool as possible. Discover how to clean a laptop fan with a can of air with help from a laptop...

In order to add memory to a laptop, locate and remove the access door in the bottom of the laptop before removing the memory door to access any existing memory sticks. Find out how to remove and...

The easiest way to repair a laptop keyboard, for the average consumer, is to simply buy a replacement keyboard, which are typically affordable. Discover how keyboard connectors work with help from...

On Dell laptops, turning off a touchpad is as simple as downloading a piece of software from their website and following the corresponding wizard. Find out how to turn off touchpads on laptops...

The power supply in a laptop is external, so replacing one is as simple as buying a new one from the manufacturer. Learn about buying the correct model of power supply with help from a laptop...

In order to properly package and ship a laptop PC, simply purchase a laptop box from FedEx or UPS. Learn about the film that can be used to cover a laptop before it is packaged with help from a...

When cleaning a laptop screen, apply Windex directly to a paper towel and use that paper towel to wipe down the screen. Find out how to avoid abrasive solvents when cleaning a laptop screen with...

A CPU processor can be upgraded in a laptop by removing the keyboard and exposing the CPU. Discover why a processor cannot be accessed from underneath a laptop with help from a laptop repair...

The vista user account control can get very annoying, but fortunately microsoft put in the option to disable or enable the UAC. This is the easiest way to disable the uac without installing...

ServerLift Corporation manufacturers a motorized lift to safely and efficiently move and reconfigure IT equipment. ServerLifts are designed to exceed computer center requirements. They easily...

I have had computers since 1992. I have always been a do it yourself type of person so I learned how to take care of my own computer. I just completed my online PC Repair & Maintenance course....

A hub is basically a port replicator, meaning it turns one jack into multiple jacks, and a router adds protection measures, deciding which computers can access certain devices. Discover how hubs...

A photocopier works by a light element that runs across an image, reflecting onto a drum that passes over toner particles. Find out how the drum of a photocopier affixes toner to the paper with...

A wireless connection should be secured so that only authorized people can access the network. Find out how most wireless configuration utilties are browser-based with help from an IT professional...

Wireless Internet cards function like a modem in that each end translates signals into binary. Discover the reason why certain wireless Internet cards won't work with certain routers with help...

There are many different types of printers, but the most common type of printer is the dot matrix printer. Learn about Inkjet printers and laser printers with help from an IT professional in this...

A microchip is a collection of a large number of transistors in a very small package, and there are a couple of basic function of these transistors. Find out how microchip transistors function as...

In order to fix a paper shredder, unplug the device, let the motor cool down and try powering it on again to see if there are any changes. Discover how to run a paper shredder in reverse to clear...

A computer modem works by using phone tones as substitutes for binary code, and the modem receiving these signals translates them back into a usable form. Discover how DSL modems work differently...

In order to stop a print job, simply turn the printer's power button off to stop it momentarily. Learn about permanently stopping a print by canceling a pending print job under "Printer...

After purchasing Inkjet transparencies, load them into the print tray and check the documentation to make sure that the printer can handle the amount of transparencies being used. Learn about...

In order to fix a paper jam in a copy machine, gain access to the paper and pull it out slowly before replacing the lid. Discover the importance of using caution when fixing a paper jam in a...

In order to connect two computers directly, try getting a hub or a switch and two Ethernet cables, one for each PC. Find out how to use a crossover cable to link two computers with help from an IT...

In order to get wireless Internet, a person will need a wireless router and a computer with wireless Ethernet access. Find out how a card can be purchased to make a computer that doesn't have...

Wireless data networking is a system of connecting two or more computers together without the use of wires. Find out how data is transmitted through radio waves in wireless data networking with...

The first step in setting up a home network is obtaining a router, running tests for connectivity, connecting the router to the DSL or cable modem and connecting the computer. Learn about...

In order to hook up a fax machine, all that's needed is a phone jack and a phone cord, although some fax machines require a specific cable. Learn about connecting cords into the proper jacks when...

The process of scanning a document involves taking a hard copy and digitizing it to a format that a computer can readily use. Discover how most computer scanners have wide variety of functions in...

In order to set up a Web camera, a person will need a camera, a USB port and the driver disc that comes with the camera. Find out why some drivers must be installed before plugging in a Web cam...

Connecting a wireless router to a DSL modem begins with making sure the modem is up and running, after which an Ethernet cable can be connected to both devices. Set up a wireless router according...

Connecting a video camera to a computer simply requires using a FireWire, which turns the computer into a control module for the camera. Find the compatible cables to hook up a camcorder to a...

Converting cassette tapes to CD involves hooking up the cassette player to a CD burner, whether it is a stand-alone burner or a computer equipped with a burner. Update a cassette tape collection...

Hooking up a VCR to a PC allows the VHS content to be uploaded onto the computer, which can then be burned onto a DVD. Transfer VHS tapes to digital files with tips from a digital device...

Digital audio can be converted to analog audio simply by hooking up a cassette tape recorder to the headphone jack of a computer, which allows the digital sound to be recorded in real time....

A DVD player can be connected to a computer in order to burn video files to a DVD, and it can be done using a standard S-video cable. Hook up a DVD player to any computer with tips from a digital...

A computer can be connected to a television using a composite video cable or a super video cable, which treats the TV screen as a second monitor. View downloaded movies or PowerPoint presentations...

To burn a DVD from a camcorder, either hook it up to a computer to upload all of the footage, which offers editing opportunities, or use a VHS/DVD combination player to record the raw footage...