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How to Network Computers Using a Hub

By Lisette S

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A hub is a device that joins multiple computers together on one network. There are many different types of hubs but the most common one is the Ethernet hub. This type of hub can be used to connect computers without internet connection. If you ... more »

How to obtain reliable surge protection for your computer system at an affordable cost

By Sue-Z

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Simply unplugging your computer from the outlet during a storm does not achieve adequate protection from lightning strikes or even minor power surges. Reliable surge protection requires more than just plugging your tower into a cheap surge ... more »

How to Pack a Computer for Shipping

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Pack your computer system in its original box and packing material if possible. If you no longer have the packaging, these instructions should help... more »

How to Perform a Self-Test on a Canon Photo Inkjet Printer

By eHow Computers Editor

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Performing a self-test can give you helpful diagnostic information when you are troubleshooting your inkjet printer. Every model has a slightly different method, so here’s how you can find out how to run a self-test on your Canon Photo Inkjet ... more »

How to Position Your Computer

By eHow Health Editor

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Positioning your computer and keyboard is a good first step toward creating a relaxed and healthy work environment. With a few minor adjustments, you can lessen the chances of strain to your upper body... more »

How to Print to Tray 3 on a HP Laserjet P2015 Printer

By nethopperz

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The HP Laserjet P2015 printer has the option to add an additional paper tray, referred to as "Tray 3." This tray may be used to double the capacity of paper that the printer can hold. It also may be used for printing special forms or ... more »

How to Properly Maintain a Laser Printer

By eHow Computers Editor

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A laser printer gives you great images and great text. Crisp, clear printing is facilitated by electronically charging the paper and the toner in a complex but effective way. The laser printer is a complex machine, but properly maintaining one is ... more »

How to Protect your Mac running Windows from Spyware, Adware and Viruses

By Alexia Petrakos

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Viruses, Spyware and Adware are virtually non-existent for the Mac Operating System. However, along with the release of Intel-based Apple Computers and the ability to install and run a Windows Operating System using Bootcamp or Parallels, a Mac ... more »

How to Recycle Rechargeable Batteries

By rkayne

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How do you recycle rechargeable batteries? This is very easy to do!.. more »

How to Reformat a Dell Computer with Microsoft Windows XP

By MidniteWriter

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Just because a computer is older, does not have to mean you should recycle it. Dell computers are a hearty bunch, and with some TLC you can make them function faster, like they did when you first purchased it. If you have your original ... more »

How to Remove an Application From a Palm Device

By eHow Computers Editor

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After all your Palm Web site explorations, you may have gotten a little install-happy and cluttered your Palm with stuff you'll never use. It's time to streamline your device and get rid of those extra applications you may not be using... more »

How to Replace a DVD ROM

By MidniteWriter

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Is the DVD ROM in your computer in need of replacement? Or, do you wonder what it would take to replace your CD-RW with a DVD drive? Then read on for some simple ideas of what it would take to replace a DVD ROM... more »

How to Restart a Palm Device That Has Crashed

By eHow Computers Editor

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You've been tooling around with your Palm and, all of a sudden, you get a fatal error. Or you replace your batteries, and your device doesn't wake up. What to do? There's a simple fix that allows you to get back up and running ' usually without ... more »

How to Rip DVDs to iTunes for Free

By Alexia Petrakos

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Want to watch movies from your own DVD library on your iPod? With Instant Handbrake, free software for Mac OSX, you can easily make any DVD into an iTunes-compatible movie... more »

How to save electricity with your computer

By desolator144

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Way too many computers take up a lot of electricity when nobody's using them because they're not set to go to low power mode when not in use. It only takes a minute to configure them to save power.. more »

How to Save Energy with Your Computer

By Virginia DeBolt

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Since July 2007, computers have been rated by the Energy Star ratings program. To be Energy Star-compliant, computers must use a power supply that converts 80 percent of incoming electricity for use by the computer. A basic desktop model must ... more »

How to Scan Art for the Internet

By Jennifer Walker

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When it comes to taking traditional art and displaying it on the Internet--there are a lot of avenues to explore. Scanning wins out over photography or slides for drawings, paintings, sketches and other flat media. Here are ways to work with ... more »

How to Secure Files With Mac OS X Disk Utility

By Alexia Petrakos

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We all probably have sensitive information stored on our computers, readily available for anyone to see. To get a handle on information that can be dangerous in the wrong hands, Mac OS X's Disk Utilities allows you to create a Disk Image, fit to ... more »

How to Secure your Server :: Disable Telnet

By AminTaheri

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Telnet is a very unsecure protocol and passes passwords in plain text, you should disable this - but only do so after you have setup SSH and it works afterwards... more »

How to Secure your Server :: Restrict SSH Access

By AminTaheri

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These are measures that can be taken to secure your server, with SSH access. I would highly recomend to restrict and secure SSH access, bind sshd to a single IP that is different than the main IP to the server (if possible), and on a different ... more »

How to Securely Erase Data From a Mac Hard Drive

By Alexia Petrakos

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When you move an item to the Trash and click "Empty Trash," your data is still recoverable. Even when you reformat a hard drive the right person can still dig up some of those personal files. The best way to securely erase data is to write over ... more »

How to Select the Right Computer for your Graduate

By Alexia Petrakos

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If you're planning on giving your graduate a practical gift for her/his special day, a new computer would most likely be the best and most useful present for their new life--either starting college or a new job. So, what kind of computer do you ... more »

How to Send a Fax From an All-in-One Printer

By eHow Computers Editor

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Sending faxes from an all-in-one printer is a snap once you have the machine hooked up to a phone line. After that you can get hard copies of your documents quickly, which is a real lifesaver when you have a Friday deadline looming. Follow these ... more »

How to Set Up A Remote Desktop Connection for Windows XP

By keshiamack

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In this article you will learn how to set up your remote desktop connection in Windows XP... more »

How to Set Up A Remote Desktop Connection for Windows XP

By mamie52

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Step by step how to on remote desktop connecting.. more »