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How to launch a Cube Satellite.

By rcamp004

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This article well give you some insight into joining the CubeSat program. This program is run by Stanford and Cal Poly-Tech to help universities launch micro satellites... more »

How to Add Memory to an HP iPAQ

By eHow Computers Editor

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The HP iPAQ has some built-in memory, but it fills up fast. You can add more memory with a Secure Digital (SD) card and a Compact Flash (CF) card. Learn about purchasing these cards so you can store more information on your iPAQ... more »

How to Alphabetize a List in Microsoft Word on your Computer

By acole

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If you have keyed in a list on Microsoft Word and need it put into alphabetical order, here is how to do it... more »

How to ANOTHER WAY TO SELL YOUR BOOK: CREATING AN E-BOOK

By JDHoliday

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With E-book reading devices on their way to being how many of us will be reading books in the future and how environmentally friendly e-books can be using no paper, I decided to add my children’s picture to Amazon’s Kindle. Kindle is a device or ... more »

How to Avoid Eye Strain when Using the Computer

By Kilogramm

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Do you look at the computer 8 or more hours out of the day? If so, you have a high risk of straining your eyes! Follow these steps to reduce the risk!.. more »

How to Back up Your Computer

By Gardengates

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We all make efforts to protect our computers from viruses and scams, but sometimes we miss the obvious. Sooner or later you are likely to experience a hard drive failure. If you haven't yet, there is no way to describe the time, horror and cost ... more »

How to be Cyber Safe

By dallisonlee

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If you're like me, you probably spend a good amount of your time on your computer. Maybe you save your favorite pictures to your hard drive, download some popular applications, share information on social networking sites (like Facebook), or fill ... more »

How to Become a Fast Typer

By ``kasey wheat

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Here are some tips on becoming a fast typer. This is very important for today's workplace.. more »

How to Build a Computer Center in Your Kitchen

By Kylara

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The kitchen is a great place for a computer. The kids can do homework while you cook and you have easy access to recipes and background music. But the last thing you want to do is give up counter space. Here are two easy ways to add a computer ... more »

How to Build a Multi-Touch FTIR Table

By rcamp004

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This article will show you how to build and assemble a multi-touch FTIR display, like the one Jeff Han of NYU built. At any point you can check out my blog http://polymathengineering.blogspot.com and click on the images for notes on the image! ... more »

How to Build a PC Music Machine

By eHow Computers Editor

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Nothing beats a quality stereo for listening to music. However, if you are going to build a new PC anyway and you love listening to music, you'll want to build the best music machine you can. While you may not duplicate the quality of a stereo, ... more »

How to Buy a Cheap Laptop Computer

By CrystalZoom

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They are coming out with many inexpensive laptop computers now. I think the price will eventually come down. I am listing here what I know of as the best bargains. There are many more if you look in the computer magazines coming out. There are ... more »

How to buy a computer

By ajsdr

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How to establish exactly what you need from a computer and avoid the sales hype when buying... more »

How to Buy a Computer with Bad Credit

By *Janet Ford

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Computers have become a virtual necessity these days. From schoolwork to work from home opportunities, nearly everyone has a need to purchase a computer. If you are looking to buy a computer but feel handicapped by bad credit - or no credit, ... more »

How to Buy a Laptop Computer

By ``kasey wheat

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Here are some tips on how to buy a laptop computer... more »

How to Buy a Laptop Computer

By Kimberly Mathison

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Buying a laptop computer can be a very trying experience; first of all you’re potentially plunking down a whole lot of money for a tool that can be your dream come true, or your worst nightmare! This article will help you make informed decisions ... more »

How to Buy a Low End LCD Projector

By eHow Computers Editor

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You're looking into buying an inexpensive LCD projector for your church so you can use PowerPoint slides during the services. If you need a LCD projector and are on a budget, you can find one at a reasonable price if you know where to look. ... more »

How to Buy a Printer

By ``kasey wheat

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Here are some tips on how to buy a printer... more »

How to Buy a USB Wireless Modem for Your Desktop Computer

By eHow Computers Editor

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A USB wireless modem is a device used for accessing wireless internet on a desktop computer. A USB wireless modem (that uses a USB cable) is recommended over an Ethernet wireless modem (that uses an Ethernet cable) because desktop computers have ... more »

How to Buy a used computer on Ebay

By timberwolf899

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Thinking of buying a computer, but want to keep your costs down? Do you want to edit documents, check email, and serf the web but don’t need all the other bells and whistles out there? If so this article may be of interest to you. It is ... more »

How to Buy an External CD Drive

By eHow Computers Editor

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You need to have a CD drive if you intend to play VCDs, audio CDs or data stored on a CD. Usually, PCs come with an internal CD drive. But if your PC is old or you internal CD drive is not working well, the best option would be to buy a new ... more »

How to Buy an Image Scanner

By Richard Burke

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Many people feel that since they now have a digital camera they don’t need to have an image scanner. Scanners are still very useful tools for the digital photographer. You may have 35mm slides that you want to scan to digital images--or your may ... more »

How to Buy Ethernet Cables

By ``kasey wheat

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Here are some tips on how to buy ethernet cables.. more »

How to Buy Ink Online

By 01KendraWrites

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Venturing to the store to buy ink is an expensive outing. It surprises people how much printer ink cartridges actually cost. This causes many people to skip the color ink and purchase black and white only, to save some cash. You don't have to ... more »

How to Buy Photo Paper Inexpensively

By 01KendraWrites

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Photo paper allows you to print pictures at home that you otherwise would have to do in town. This means you can keep private pictures discrete, and save yourself a bit of time while doing it. Photo paper, however, tends to be expensive. If you ... more »