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How to Maintain the Speed of a CPU

By frank

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How to maintain your computer so that it keeps running smoothly. This article will help you make sense of all the anti-spyware, anti-virus and other optimization programs... more »

How to Make a Comfortable Platform for a Notebook Computer

By SeventhSibling

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If you spend any length of time with your notebook computer on your knees, you know that your knees get hot, the pressure is uncomfortable, and even the level of the keyboard can be awkward. Learn how simple it is to use things you probably have ... more »

How to Make Windows Vista Look Similar to Windows XP

By Angie Shiflett

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Many individuals enjoy the new look and feel of Windows Vista, while other prefer the look and feel of Windows XP. Many new Vista users do not know that they have the capability of having their new Windows program look similar to that of XP. ... more »

How to Make Windows XP or Vista FASTER

By Gump87

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This is an article on how you can improve the speed of your Windows Operating System... more »

How to Make Your Own Ringtones

By nick582

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get your free ringtones and much more.. more »

How to make your USB flash drive last longer

By desolator144

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It's sad but true that USB flash drives eventually fail. So far 2 have failed for me. It's all because the silicon layer inside the chips eventually breaks down after a while. But luckily there are simple ways to prevent your flash drive from ... more »

How to Manage Email With Rules in Apple Mail.app

By Alexia Petrakos

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Most email programs allow you to manage, sort and file incoming mail automatically with rules. Apple's Mail.app is no exception. Based on criteria you set, Mail can move email to a new folder, highlight it different colors, file the email or even ... more »

How to Manage Your Tasks With iCal

By Alexia Petrakos

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As far as productivity applications are concerned, you can go the super-complicated "Getting Things Done" or GTD route (and there are plenty of GTD-focused applications out there) or you can get super-simple with a pad of paper and a pen. If you ... more »

How to Match a Form to a Printer Tray

By Tricia Goss

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Many printers, especially office printers, have more than one paper tray. Did you know that you can match a form to a certain printer tray? This is helpful, for example, if you want to have a printer tray that is dedicated for letterhead. Or ... more »

How to Move Apple Mail Settings and Email on a Mac

By Alexia Petrakos

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Moving email settings from one Apple Macintosh computer to another requires a bit of legwork. Since Mail (also called Mail.app or Apple Mail) doesn't have a built-in export feature, you'll have to locate two separate files to copy over to the ... more »

How to Mute the Startup Sound on a Mac

By Alexia Petrakos

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The familiar startup sound on a Mac can be music to your ears one day, and a nuisance the next. If you're in a quiet environment like a library or don't want to disturb your fellow coffee shop patrons, that sound is at best an annoyance. There ... more »

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 obtain solar panels for free

By torque63

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Solar power is a hot topic that makes sense, it's free energy once the hardware is paid for. I will show you a resource where you can get free solar panels... more »

How to Operate a Pub Till

By BhamLoftGuy

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This should be fairly easy. I operate a till at my parents bar, and honestly it can be as simple or as hard as you make it depending on the type of till and system you'll have to use. A cash till is like a gigantic calculator, it either has big ... more »

How to Optimize Instant Search in Windows Vista so its Really Fast

By MrCHUCK mrchuck999.blogspot.com

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Vista's new Instant search is fast but you can make it really fast and it only takes a few minutes... 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 Hard Reset on a Dell Axim

By eHow Computers Editor

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The Dell Axim is a shining star in the PDA universe, largely due to its highly regarded and clear-as-day VGA screen. But even the brightest of bulbs burn out occasionally. If you want to reconfigure your Dell Axim and need to wipe the whole thing ... 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 Properly Install a CD/DVD Drive

By dhinkle

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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 »

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 Quick Format a Drive or Removable Media in Mac OS 9

By MattLax

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There's a quick and simple method for formatting a drive or removable media, such as a floppy disk or USB flash drive, in Mac OS 9... more »

How to Receive a Free MacBook

By dhinkle

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The Apple MacBook is one of the hottest Laptops on the market right now. In this easy to follow article I will show you how to get one for free in a couple easy steps. I guarantee it is NOT A SCAM!.. more »

How to recharge batteries through your computer

By jesse olsen

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By the advancements of modern science we can now re-charge our batteries through our computers. Here's how... more »