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How to (Maybe) Speed Up Your Wireless Connection

By David Sarokin

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One of the pinch points in your home wireless network can be your wireless router. Newer operating systems like Windows Vista are not always fully compatible with routers from even a few years back. The wrong router can slow down your internet ... more »

How to : Get Rid of Adware

By *01 Miss Melinda

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According to Webster's New Millennium Dictionary of English, 'Adware' is a software application in which advertisements are displayed while the program is running, esp. in pop-up windows or banners, and which often is installed without the ... more »

How to Add a Media File to a Run-Time Image

By eHow Computers Editor

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A run-time image contains all components necessary for the operation of a targeted device, including all user interfaces to drivers for a specified device. Custom applications are included, as are configurations to add and interface a run-time ... more »

How to Add a Website Link to the Start Menu

By eHow Computers Editor

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A start menu link to a website you visit often can save time and steps. Instead of opening your Internet browser and navigating to the website link, you can just click on one icon to open it automatically. There is more than one way to add a ... more »

How to Add an Icon to a Windows Desktop

By eHow Computers Editor

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An icon is a graphic image that represents a file, program, web page or command. These commands can be quickly executed by clicking or double-clicking on the icon depending on configuration. You can make this process even easier by adding an icon ... more »

How to add the Quickview option to All Files

By jzbrynn

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If you ever wanted to add Quickview to the context menu of all file types, it may be a tedious task doing so using Windows Explorer's options - File type Window... more »

How to Adjust Power Settings in a Windows Vista Laptop

By geske1221

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In Windows Vista, laptop owners can now choose and even make power plans to their preference. Depending on whether you have to make the most of the laptop or you want a short session to watch videos or photos, choosing a power plan for your ... 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 Auto-Hide Your Taskbar

By Tricia Goss

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Certain programs require that you hide your taskbar in order for the program to be viewed better. Or perhaps you’d just like the streamlined look of your desktop without a taskbar showing. Following are all the steps you need to auto-hide your ... more »

How to Backup Your Computer in Windows Vista

By geske1221

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Backup steps to save individual files and folders, or the entire Windows Vista Operating System, are quite critical in emergency situations such as a system crash. This backup allows you to save an image backup of your entire system which can be ... more »

How to block pages containing porno

By VLADIMIR PADILLA

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Internet Explorer has a tool to block websites containing sexually explicit and violent material for adults that is based on a rating system. Although you do not have a total effectiveness this is a free option and available to everyone. To activate:.. more »

How to Burn a CD Using MAC OS X

By eHow Computers Editor

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There's no cheaper and easier way to back up files than burning them to a CD or DVD. CDs cost pennies if you buy them in bulk and you can buy blank DVD's for less than a dollar. Best of all, you can burn two or three copies in case your lose one, ... more »

How to Change a Drive Letter in Windows XP

By eHow Computers Editor

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Typically, when you insert an external storage device, such as an external hard drive, iPod or flash memory stick into your computer, Windows XP assigns the next available drive letter to the device automatically. You may want to reassign a ... more »

How to change a linux root password

By Esiple

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Since Linux is becoming more popular here is a way to change the root password on your linux system.. more »

How to Change the Page Layout to Portrait or Landscape in Microsoft Word 2002

By Bobbi Holmes

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When formatting your document, using Word 2002, use the following steps to set your page layout to landscape or portrait... more »

How to Change the Size of Your Screen Image

By acole

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To change the size of the screen pictures, icons, words, etc., you have to change the pixels. I will show you how in this article... more »

How to Change Your Image Type on Your Computer

By CrystalZoom

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This can seem a little difficult at first but it is easy when you know how to do it... more »

How to Change Your Computer Clock From Military Time to Regular Time on Windows XP

By *Janet Ford

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Occasionally, your computer may revert to displaying military time for your system clock with Windows XP. Common times for this would be when your computer needs repair, etc and it comes back to you with the clock set wrong... more »

How to Change Your Default Program to Open Files

By jmessina10

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Many times when we install programs, the install process will scan your computer for file types and then ask you if you would like these files to be open with the program being installed. Once the program is installed certain file types will be ... more »

How to Check Hp Printer Cartridges

By WolfTech

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You don't want to find out your hp printer is out of ink during an important print job! By following these simple steps you can keep an eye on the ink levels and prevent running out of ink during an important print job... more »

How to Clean Up Your Computer

By rosswhite1

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All computers get bogged down with scattered files and cookies at some point. This lowers overall performance and can make a PC sluggish and laggy. Here are some ways to speed up your computer... more »

How to Clean Your CD-Rom Drive

By Kilogramm

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Is your CD-Rom driving going slow or skipping? It may just need a good cleaning in order to have it back to normal. Follow these easy directions and you'll be on your way to having a perfect drive again!.. more »

How to clear cookies & browsing history on your computer in IE

By maryellen1001

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Want to clear your cookies, browsing history, and saved passwords? These easy steps will show you how... more »

How to Clear Most Recently Opened Documents

By homerina

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Clear Most Recently Opened Documents.. more »

How to Clear the Recent Documents List in Windows XP

By Naz Ir

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Windows keeps track of your most recently opened documents. For security and privacy's sake, you might want to clear out this list every so often... more »